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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-05-01
How Your Money Fights

The mind can hardly con-
ceive the sums OF money re-
CURED for our war preparations
But these things are essential tC
the VICTORY we must have
We must do this job with Amen
can thorouehneSs. letthe cost be
what il may.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-19
True Values

ships in the Y. NJ. c. A. has been the
means Of completely changing the
boys lives. There is now young man
in Fairmont who. at one time was to
he sent to the reform school He did
not belong to the ~ would not go to
school. would rot mind his parents and
was always in trouble. Money was
he he. Was given a membership in the as
sociaticn. He then spent his time at
the y. NJ. c. A. instead of on the
streets, and in only a few months a
big change could be noticed in his life
.He is now a different boy and is max
ing good. other instances of boys
brought into the association upon the
suggestion of local charity officials
could also be mentioned.
Again this year in the annual mem
bership campaign, money will be Sc
cured for the worthy boys" fund. and
many other needy boys will be taken
care of during the fiscal year
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-19
WORTHY BOYS FUND
DOES A LOT OF GOOD
It Has Taken 200 Lads into
Y. NJ. c. A. Membership
in Three Years.

Two hundred worthy boys, who
might not have been members of the
Fairmont Young Mems Christian AS
sociation were brought into the asso,
citation last year with money donated
bv generous local business men, ana
permitted to share privileges with oth-
er Fairmont boys whose parents are
able TO care for their membership dur
ing the annual campaign.
Each year during the Membership
drive. a fund of several hundred dol
lars is set aside TO care for needy
Young men and boys who are unable 10
bear The expense OF membership yet
would like to belong and participate IN
Association activities with their BOY
companions. This fund is established
by contributions from generous FAR
mont men who do not have children
but feel it their duty to support FalF-
mont's fine institution.
The fund for needy boys was estan-
l;shed when ex-Secretary j. w Right
began work in Fairmont three years
ago. In these three years over i've
hundred boys have been brought INTO
the association. School principals who
learn to know practically every body IN
the city. make recommendation to the
NJ. c. A. authorities OF certain boys
who might be helped by a member
ship. and later the memberships are
granted.
In some instances the free member
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-19

done your bit. You could quit with
credit right now.
Ieftenant Tom straightened up, ana
looked at the gentleman OF the COM
noercial contingent with wonder In nus
soft, brown eyes.
"ouft?' sabine. why. the Boche
isn't licked. We can't quit, any OF US
until humanity IS safe"
And Lieutenant Bill talks eIactiy
like Leftenant Tom. He has fine
medical practice at home. nice VIE
a beautiful little daughter; and MS
father didn't want him TO come.
Look here, BzII.'' said his father
what's your idea in going: You're
doing better than any OF US ever ex-
pected. SO why don't you stay right
here and hold your practice?'
We'll, father" said Lieutenant Blil:
every man must be true TO himself.
There you are. The Americans Who
came over here are fighting with ex-
actly that sort OF thought in mind.
And It isn't bunk" because they re
risking their lives for it; more than
their lives: everything they hold dear.
This is the biggest collection of Simon
pure aItruists ever brought together!
In our high idealism lies the answer to
the Frenchman's deep regard for US,
his trust in us, his supreme conf
dence! The bond OF sympathy be
tween us IS the poetry in US both.
HoW'S that? 90
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-19
Philadelphia, as chairman. appointed
by Mrs. George w Dewey.
W. Va. Women, Prepare !

Thousands OF women in ". Va. have
overcome their sufIerinSs. and have been
cured Of woman'S Ills by Doctor Piercet
Favorite Prescription. This temperance
medicine, though started nearly half 2
can now be had in tablet form as well As
liquid. and every woman who suffers from
backache, headache. nervousness. should
take this Prescription OF DR.. PierceS:
1t is prepared from natures roots ana
alcohol or any narcotic. It's not secret
prescription for its ingredients are printed
on wrapper. Send 10c. for trial package
to Dr. y. NJ. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
CLARKsBURe. WEST VA.--Dr. Pierce5
FavorIte Prescription was Of great helf
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-19
MUCH RHEUMATISM
ocal Druggists No-cure No-Pa9 Offer
Attracts Many Sufferers.

If there are any rheumatic sufferers
in Town, who have not availed them
selves Of Mountain City Drug com
pany's generous offer they should DO
so at once.
Mountasu City Drug company states
that if Rheuma, the guaranteed pre-
scription for rheumatism, does not give
any purchaser quick and joyful RELIEF It
will return the purchase price without
any clubbing or red tape.
Rheumatism is a dangerous disease,
and anyone who has the slightest talnt
Of it should drive it from the system as
soon as possible. Read what Rheuma
did for this sufferer:
For five years suffered with ar
ticuIar rheumatism, having bunches
on my elbows, feet and wrists. took
everything / could get, with no re-
lief. / saw your ad. and was greatly
improved before / had used two bot
ties. and was cured before had fin
isbed the third. l thank God for Rheu-
ma and that 1 am free from rheuma-
tism today. anyone wishes informa-
ton from me will write them. 1
think Rheuma is a miracle. Mrs.
Lucia Ryder, 102 Gilbert street, SYRIA
cuse, n. Y.
Good druggists everywhere sell
RAeuma. A large bottle is inexpensive
and sufficient for TWO weeks treat
ment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-19
FOREIGNERS EAGER
TO Do THEIR BIT
Italians Especially Anxious
to See Service in the
American Army. .

It is nothing unusual for foreigner
to appear at the office Of the local draft
board and waive exemption, asking
that they be changed from Class TO
Class 1. Foreigners OF Fairmont and
vicinity especially the Italians. are
needing the selective service regu!a-
tons exceptionally we'll and are prompt
in answering their obligations, to the
best of their ability.
Recently several foreigners have
waived exemption, asking that they be
placed among the men in Class who
will be the first to enter the national
army. Among those who are now in
Class l that might have been in Class
) had they so desired are Tony Ciotola.
James Diglio and Felix Longhi. 9th
ers have done the same thing.
In speaking OF the manner in which
the foreigners are needing their call
Captain Kemble White, chairman OF
the local draft board said: Expert
ence shows that all foreigners are
both willing and anxious to strictly
comply with the Selectfve Service reg
uIations and are not in any sense at
tempting to shirk any military duty.
and that their failure to appear prompt
~ is almost always due to failure to re-
ceive or understand notices.
For this reason the public generally
can be OF much assistance II they Will
voluntarily help to enlighten people
who do not thoroughly understand our
language in matters pertaining TO the
draft"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-19

rage
yes. sir.' meek1y returned Lieu
tc-ant William So-an-So, and, going
aft. leaned against the rail for long,
long minutes.
The deck steward came past by
and by. taking in rugs and closing up
fer the night.
Say. steward. who's next in charge
when the captains busy"
The first OFFICER. SIR
Where is the first officer?"
in his room, SIR replied the deck
steward and hurried away.
4 good observer with an excellent
memory. was Lieutenant Bill. He re-
called having seen the words first
officer over a door somewhere. and
he went prowlinS about the boat I'M
til he found that door. He knocked.
who in blazes is tnere?" came a
voice like the crack Of gun.
Lieutenant William So-and-So; a
"a passenger. sir"
''What :. blazes do You want?"
'WelI. SIR said Lieutenant Bill,
clearing his throat, we're getting up
y little entertainment and if YOU
could let US have some blue bunt-
ing
'iGet to b1azes away from that
DOOR" yelled the first officer. frantic
for every second of his four-hour
sleep.
In the bright and cheerful morn
ing. we found Lieutenant Bill leaning
against the aft rail with his chin in
both hands. A beautiful blue sky
that morning. with Just few pearl
tinted clouds moving lazi1y along the
horizon. and the waves were rolling
and tumbling in a thousand hues of
Jade and emerald. and delicate white
lace fringed their crests: but Lieu
tenant Bill saw none OF these things,
nor felt the tang of the crisp. cool air
as it blew AGAINST his cheeks. He was
Ia. far away.
Good morning. Props. we hailed
linn. How are the costumes coming
on?"
Lieutenant Bill drew himself slow
Iy back from far. far away. and sigh
cd and scomthed his off ear.
They'll be there" he said. He
smoothed his other ear. and knotted
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-19
RED FLOODED
men FIGHTERS
THEY RULE THE WORLD

Red bIooded men are born leaders
in every walk OF life and fight intelli-
gently with both brain and muscles.
They are always live wires. smiling
and full OF ginger; keen. alert on their
toes and ready for anything that comes
their way. Work is pleasure and
they land on top every time.
You will not find strong success
full man or woman trying to plug a.
long with poor health OF weak nerves.
They know better they are wise and
see to it that their blood has plenty
of good fresh iron and their nerves
at all times loaded with Phosphates-
the nerve food.
A leading doctor says: "Show me a
strong healthy successful man or WON
an and you can bank on it every time,
their bodies are Just loaded with Iron
and Phosphates." Another prominent
physician says: "There is no need OF
any one going through life sickiy. mis-
cradle. played out. tagged and nervous
when Phosphated Iron will always put
energy and vigor into the body. mind
and nerves. This same doctor also
said: with the system loaded with
Phosphated Iron you can fight lie g
battles at any stage Of the game and
be a winner at every turn.
Mr.. Run Down man or woman IN any
stage OF life il you feel all in, your
nerves are all shot. and life seems
like one continual drag and drudGery
from day to day. get next to yourself
wake up, take brace. Lay IN sup
ply OF Phosphated Iron and take new
lease on life. You will once again feei
like a live one and face the world with
the smile that wins. Are you game
To insure physicians and their pa
tients receiving the genuine Phospha-
ted Iron. it has been put up in capsules
onlv. so do not allow dealers to give
YOU tablets or pills. Insist on cap
suIes.-Mountain City Drug Co and
leading druggists everywhere
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splendid health. I have always felt very
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FArRMoSr, W.VA.-vI know DR.. Pierce's
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for women. At one time suffered
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quite miserable, when I began taking thS
prescription 1 found 1t very beneficial.
inasmuch as It built me up and helped T.
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NAoMI ScHAETER, 200 Newton Street.
C1ARKsBURG, W. VA.-TI have never
taken any medicine that..Was so good IS
-, Pierce'S FaVorite Prescription. I was
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FRANCE looks UPON
CONTINUED from Page one.)

planned a grand. giittering. allegori-
cal masque7 combined with magni-
fcent male ballet: and all they want
ed was costumes for Neptune, two
Eoiden-tressed he-mermaids, several
other principals and fourteen beauti-
.ful Wayelets of the Atlantic ocean!
Some I'VE minutes later Lieutenant
Bin came briskly out OF that little
salon, and confidently interviewed
the six lady passengers OF the ship
He finished those interviews sadder
ard a wiser man. Such ladies as
were aboard in these strenuous times
were on no frivolous errands. and
they had not. individually or collec-
lively, enough broad. blue ribbon to
make a filet for the hair, bow. a
streamer and a wide billow for even
one beautiful wave Of the Atlantic
ocean, let alone fourteen. Thought on
the part of Props. He went to The
second steward. who sent him to the
first steward, who sent him TO the
linen steward. who sent him to the
purser. The purser listened atteu-
lively. gazing the while on the unfal-
4erinS determination of Lieutenant
Bill, and mentioned the only ray OF
hone. Among the flags which We're
used for signals and salutes. there
might possibly he some blue bunting.
hut the only man who could give him
permission to use that, ii there were
any. was the skipper
sFWhere is the skipper?" asked
Lieutenant Bill.
'Huh." The purser laughed and
shrugged his shoulders. The cap
tain is on the bridge.
It was beautifully clear and star
lit night, and the sea was calmly gilt
tering its diamonds from horizon TO
horizon; an ideal night for subna-
rines, had any CHANGED TO cross our
path: and we had just enered the so
called danger zone. Out on the dark
ened deck. where no smokers smoked
and no CLEAN or crack of light was
allowed to be visible from within.
vent Lieutenant Bill. and considered.
Up there is the dimness was the
bridge, with the head of the skipper
motionIessly silhouetted against the
midnight sky. To port and starboard
amidships and fore and aft, were the
gun crews in their queer night uni
forms like COLLINS out of some weird
fantasy, and all motionlesS in their
cat-like watchfulness. Equally mo-
honless stood Lieutenant Bill at the
bottom OF the narrow compaDlonway.
until at last his duty drove him on!
Slowly he climbed the steps. On
sudden. like the crack of a gun. there
came from out of the cool atmosphere
up above the irascible voice Of the
nerve-strained skipper.
'FWho in blazes is that"
'Lfeutenant William So-an-So." re-
turned Props deferentially. standing
still in his tracks.
44Liedtenant WHAT" rasped the
skipper.
zone OF the passengers. Sir"
''Wnat in blazes do you WANT"
'Well, captain" explained Lieu
tenant Bill. drawing long breath as
he braced himself for the effort, we
are getting up a little entertainment.
md II you could let US have some
blue bunting"
sect to blazeS down from ther,
Rl "a 49, -
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-19

At the present time, all
sections are showing many
lines of the early spring
it is distinctly TO your adj
vantage to visit the store
frequently and to keep
yourself in familiar touch
with our advertising.
S. J. Courtney & Son Co.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-19
There Will Be No Formal Spring Display
At This Store This Season

Breaking away from the
old custom as we did last
Fall, have proved so salts
factory both to our custo-
mers and to ourselves.
that this announcement Is
now made. ss.s
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-19

There is. therefore, no
need of aayone w2itlng Tor
the ''Opening" t. see the
new thires, for the new
things vii he sk.,wst en1
sod as fast as the;- arrive.
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to me during mid
die life. AT thai
time I became AL
rundown, wal
and nervous. I SUI.
fered with hot
flashes and dizzy
spells. At last J
began with the
'Favortte PreScrips
tion' and It brought
me through Ehh
gAVN D.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-19

A department OF recreation and
comforts for the navy has just been
established in the Woman's Naval
Service with Mrs. E. T. stotesbury,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-31
LYRIC

While having a decided toucn of the melodrama, "A Stitch in Time" which Is presented by the Poh Players at the Lyric theatre this week, tells a sweet and thrilling story of the self sacrifice of. a young and friendless girl, for the happiness of her benefac- tor. A comedy drama in four acts, which while the theme Is old, pre- sents the story in a new way, and holds the interest of the audience. Miss Alice Clements as Phoebe Ann, the homeless orphan, excelled any of her previous efforts in Bridgeport The part Is one to which she is par ticularly suited, and her interpreta- ton was perfect. Her clever and in4 genuous efforts to encourage the ] struggles of a young and rather idle artist and author to become famous, could not have been better done had she been living the part. Miss Glenn ents deserves the hearty applause which her efforts received.
 Clay Clement as Worthing Bryce, ! the struggling artist whose infatua- tion for a heartless woman is his in- i centive to hark work, while making very little demand upon his dramatic ability, played the part with com mendable skill
 Mabel Griffith interpreted the role of Lela Trevor, the worldly woman who would marry for money instead of love, in a finished and pleasing manner. Miss Griffith had a part which suited her to perfection.
 A good clean comedy drama. one you can take your best girl to see, "A Stitch in Time" is one of the best things presented by the Lyric Stock company this season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-31
Behind MEM FootIights
PLAZA

A bill of variety arranged to please all, might well be applied to the vau deyille and photoplay attractions at the Plaza theatre the first three days of this week.
 vicious photoplay production in which E. K. Lincoln and Delorer Cassinelli the famous Italian star of the screen play the leading parts It Is not a war picture, although the story which Is a romance of France and America is so written that opportun- ity is brought in to show company after company Of our soldiers march ing to battle, and battle scenes with our men in the front line trenches. This is positively one of the greatest masterpieces ever screened and was greeted with more enthusiasm by the Plaza audiences than any picture has ever been greeted before.
 The vaudeville bill is equally as big as the picture. Seymour's Happy Family of educated and trained dogs were very clever. There is a fine collection of small dogs, black and l tans and fox terriers and these little canines have been taught to march, | sing, play pranks on each other and also play musical instruments. <, The three Stewart Sisters offered an artistic dancing act after first intro ducing themselves by song. With a variety of attractive costumes they were seen in a number of society dances finishing their act with a dancing and posing novelty that was unusually artistic and effective.
 Padula and Demori, a pair of Irish comedians, kept their audiences in an uproar of laughter from the time they made their appearance on the stage until their exit, with their funny Irish dialect songs and jigs. They were all dressed up for a party and their costumes alone would make one laugh.
 Parano, a well known Italian char acter, entertained with songs and playing tunes on different musical in struments among which was an odd ly constructed one string instrumen which brought forth sweet music.
 A showing of the Hearst Interna' tional News and the latest release ot the Official War review rounds ou the bill of variety at the Plaza thea Ire, which will be shown again today and on tomorrow a continuous per formance will be in order, so that on' can come in any time and see tn entire show.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-31
Sues Hat Company
 In Superior Court

Refusal of a shipment of fur, al- legged in the complaint of Jacob W. Katz, of Newark, N. J., in an action for damages of $1O,50O against the Deiohery Hat Co. of Danbury, filed in the superior court, caused Katz to iose large sum of money, he de- clares. He has filed suit and at tachment upon the shops in Danbury has been made. Katz alleges the company purchased quantity of fur for hat making which was delivered Sept. 27, but the company rejected it and 1t was returned to him. He again sent 1t to Danbury, and again it was returned. He claims payment for the material
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-31
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTE BOOK
.lIIIIIIIIINIlniIIlIIIIIIIIIIlIlHIGIIIIIHII
By LEE PATE

MT. Parkins came to see my sister Gladdis after suppir last mite, bring ing a box of candy tied with red rib bin to make it look as if 1t was going to taist better, and him and Gladdis was in the parler and my cuzzin Ar tie came eFround and we started to play we was soldiers garding Germin prizzners, Gladdis and MT. Parkins being the Gernin prizzners, and us gards waw4dng up and down the hall outside the prizzin camp with um- iberellas on our shoulders to keep them from escaping, and after a vile I peeked throo the crack in the par Her door and saw the box of candy open on the piano stool with chocklIts on top, and l wispered to the other gard, Hay. how did that candy get in thers with those prizzners?
 It must of bin smuggled in, sed Ar tie, and I sed, We'll how do wo know 1t aint loaded with dynamite or sum- thing, it Is our duty to go in and comflscate it.
 Wich we started to do, martching into the prizzin camp with the um- berellas still on our shoulders, Glad dis saying, Now, you ?, don't start enything.
 We have came to inspeck the priz- zin camp, I sed. And we started to wawk up and down the parler per tending to look for things, and all of a suddin I stopped in frunt of the plano stool, yelling, Wat ho, the gard wat ho.
 Wat ho, yelled Artie. And he ran over and we stood there pointing oul guns at the box of candy, me saying Wats the incoming of this?
 Do you wunt me to call father? sec Gladdjs.
 We are compelled by our dooty t comfiscate this I sed.
 Wat ho, sed Artie.
 Father, called Gladdis, and MT. Par lrins sed, o, let them comfiscate peeces, war is war.
 Wich the gards each comfiseated peeee and went out in the hall ager pop calling down stairs. Does enybod wunt me7
 No sir, I sed. That's very fiattering, I must sa5 eed poD. And ha waDk hack in th
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-31
A. A. A. PRIZE BALL.

At Q1flty's Colonial ball room in Fairfield avenue this evening the Athletic A. A. will give its annual prize ball at which $50 in prizes will be given for the best costumes worn. This is an annual event for New Years eve, the members of the or ganizs ton are all well known East Side young people, and hosts of their friends will be present in costume. Murray's orchestra will furnish ex- cellent music and there will be a long evening of dancing at popular | prices.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-31
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Turkish Chamber was dissolved.
 Freedom of the City of Manchester was extended to President Wilson. F.
 American steamer Lake Western is ashore off Nash Lighthouse, English coast.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-31
WEST END

Rex Beaoh's "Too Fat to Fight" six act Goldwyn feature, shown first run in Bridgeport, Is the feature at- traction today, matinee and evening performances at the West End thea tre on State street, near Clinton ave- nue. Frank Mcintyre, the prominent stage star, is the featured player sup ported by an excelle1 cast.
 New Years Day, Wallace Reid in 'Sroo Many Millions," five acts.