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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. C. f. Royal,
Fordsville, Route /, an eight pound
son. July. nth, DR.. w. Lee Barrett
attending. His name is Estill Bell
fanny.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Rev. w. j. Miller has been called
as pastor of Mt. Zion Christian
church, near IMillerstown, Grayson
county, and filled his first appoint
ment there Sunday. He will preach
there once q month.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Remember tn great War Confer
ence to be held here August Sth.
Noted speakers will be here and de-
liver addresses.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Miss Lula Walker, of Lexington.
Ky. was the guest of Mrs. A. f.
Pate and other friends i'm Hartford a
day or two last week.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Squire Joe Mckinley, a promin-
ent citizen Of Bells Run, died last
Wednesday Of heart trouble. He
served many years as magistrate.
lie was buried at Bells Run Thurs
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

y Mrs. C. c. Park and children, of
Narrows, are spending the week with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. III.
Thomas.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Master Robert Bennett is spending
this week with Mr.. ]. T. Davis, at
Sunnydale.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

DR.. T. r. Rodgers, of FOrdsville,
was in town Tuesday and made us a
call.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

A number of friends gave Mrs.
Lewis Massie, of Taffy, surprise
birthday dinner Friday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mr.. Lon White, prominent farmer
and stock man of Horse Branch, was
in Hartford Thursday on business.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

A moonlight picnic and ice-cream
supper was given at Horse Branch
Saturday night.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Miss Sallye Maiden, of Martwick,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Joe Miller,
at Horse Branch.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

people. \ great many fine articles
at greatly reduced prices See their
ad in this issue.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mrs. Louana Rowan, OF McHenry,
Route /, will begin her school at
Rob Roy, the list. Monday in August.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Squire Dean, of Dundee, and w. S.
Hoops, of Cool Springs, were among
our callers Monday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mrs A. r. Scott and children, of
Sedalia, Mo-, are visiting Mr.. G. G..
Fair and other relatives this week.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Miss Eula Woosley, of Narrows,
has accepted the school at Kronos
and began teaching Monday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

~ Mr.. Joe Park is teaching a success
full singing school at Beech Valley.
= Good attendance and much interest
is manifested.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Come, hear the soldier from
Hartford, the Sth of August
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

iii. and Mrs. Norval Christian are
both i'll of typhoid fever at their
home in Horse Branch
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. N. b. Davis and lit
tie grandson. c. B., were in Caney-
vile last week.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mrs. Mary Miller, of Panther,
Daviess county, is visiting her broth
err, Mr. ]. r. Miller, near Beaver Dam.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

The Ohio County Drug Co., has {
line of box paper never before equal
ed in Hartford. 30-1t.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mrs. Otto Martin and children,
visited Mrs. j. S. Bean, at Horse
Branch, Saturday and Sunday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

! Master Buerk Zimmerman, of
Louisville, is visiting his uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Nj. Fair.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mir. w. +. Acton, of Olaton, is the
guest of his sons, A. C. and l.. c.
Acton.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. L. f. Bennett were
guests Of friends and relatives near
Rosine Sunday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Insure your tobacco against hail.
w. j. BEAN, Agt.
'0-3t Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

The littel child of Mr.. Ernest Sor-
rels, of near town, died last week of
stomach trouble.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Miss Opal Stewart of Beaver Dam,
is visiting Miss Emma Axton, at
Horse Branch.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mr. = Arthur Morrison, Of Horse.
Branch. has accepted a position at
Greensboro.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mr.. f. p. Cooper, of McHenry,
was among the Herald callers yester-
day.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Stevens, of
Williams Mines, are the proud par
ents of a IL pound boy.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mrs, S. o. Keown was quite sick
2 few days last week. but is better at
present.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Oma Blandford, of
Greensboro, visited Mr.. l.. Crabtree
and family Sunday
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Johnson. of
Decatur. Ala, have been visiting
their parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Car
son and Mr.. w. M. johnson and
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mrs. l.. Crabtree and Mrs. Dewey
Ward, are visiting in OwensbOrO this
week.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mr.. Ben King and wife, of Owens
boro, are visiting relatives in Hart
ford this week
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Rev. w. j. Miller made us a call
Friday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

day. after funeral services by Rev. L.
L. Fuqua, the Masons officiating at
his burial.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

! Mr.. A. c. Acton went to Owens
boro Tuesday to have a car repaired.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Born to the wife of Won Hchin,
Simmons, the 10th, a boy.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mr.. Louis Sharp is seriously i'll at
his home at Magyar.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

after the Kaiser and is afraid the
war will end before he gets a chance.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

field either in California or Texas, to
begin flying.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

families on Nocreek. They return
ed home Monday.
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SO-3t
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24


.taa oE sIialolss.
Iteicl s and suea
.eIrne1y and for sseetHs world las
saned glimpse Of wholly new finding pegs
70 Fl many SIDED meluria1 political and social holes
War taught Us that education Is not affair Of youth
alone n teaching million. of adults we leaned and
wonderful short cuts to knowledge that VIII hasten the
speed of progress for many peaceful generations
The school plant used to tel all The people all The
things we an needed to know to fight effectively for
free institutions. When the school modified along
with The farm the factory, the family and every other
social institution. Il learned to march fellow
soldier with all these Like all these military experience
has changed forever Like all these soldier pals II must
must now mobilize for the work of society It
Helped to save.
The schoz viii keep on with hirt Stamps and health
work 1t viii. as the social center of the whole
i continue offer education wider and wider classes
twill make of the new methods of intensive
developed m officers training camps and wherever ma
lions need drove TO speed education for Its tech
meal Departments will continue closer TO home and
fam and factory ltiI It Is vital part of
each 1t Will apply peaceful selections ofvocatons for
It's students the lessons leaned m picking and Off
GERS It's laboratories win war disease and ncompe-
tence and poverty. as theywarred on Prlssianzm.
Schools, Ike men. learn well as fight m war.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
Evening Chat

An unfortunate accident occurred in
one OF GU crowded stores this morn.
ing. a fine large odor Of strong per
fume grew gradually more intense. A
few noses near shifted frst-then the
shifting grew contagious and soon
everybody was shifting straight out to
the front entrance where a brisk
breeez carried that really exquisite
fragrance on the top Of a wind and
down the street. The store was crowd
ed with the usual holiday shoppers
an dthe usual crowded handbags were
in evidence. A woman stood waiting
impatiently. with two small children
still more impatiently pulling at her
skirts. She looked just like a lady
Santa Claus with her numerous pack
ages in each arm and with her bag
bulging on al sides. think It must,
have happened Just as about three
too-many for the aisle caused every.
one to lean suddenly and Heavily
against the counter. The perfume re-
posed suUgly IN that bag. The sudden,
push brought the botIe. wrapped as It
was, against a hard surface5 and at
once that mysterious, glorious nag.
rance began TO wait on the heated air
too fresh tersa long time
the woman. caugll1t s herself. At once,
there begsna solemn on her
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24

4N4 N1CCn mas been Sald dESd1SS Ol
thrift among Americans.
Now comes evidence to upset the old tune notion A
few days before the armsdee was signed the lines OF
cepositors all the savings banks of many American cities
6esan to Ienshen Day after day they increased length
began to lenghen. Day after day they increased mlensth
II one New York bank the deposits for November IN
creased ST 100000 over those for Noverbc-, l9l7- In
the whole country the savings banks deposits are $49oo
100000.
Savings bank officers give various explanations of the
sudden increase IN deposits Some ascnbe it to the release
of boarded money turning into bank vaults OF gold and
silver and bank notes hidden away by partIcu
larry of German or Austrian birth descent who feared
Their possessions might be subject to seizure by the alien
enemy property custodian.
Whatever the explanation. the aow of money to the
savings banks continues. December promises to show
almost as well as did November the country over.
Savings bank funds are invested mostly IN real estate
mortgages and seasoned bonds. Increase deposits
more money for building operations building materials
were figure warrant It this sudden increase saw
nss deposits would suggest that real estate activity
The big lesson taught by the savings deposits IS that
if the American people not thrifty they
the way 10 becoming acquainted with thrift
In Liberty bonds and savings banks the Amer
icsn people have upward Of szoooo0Oo 900 to their
credit. practically all due to savings. That approx
atey 5000 per capita, not considering the two billions
subscribed for War Stamps.
Thrift coming TO America!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
Personal

Miss Anna Donham is i'll with irfu-
enz her home in Market street.
Mrs. E. A Wilson OF Columbia
estreet has been quite i'll the past few
DAYS.
Mrs. Bernard Mckinley OF Maryland
is III wit: Influenza.
Miss Ada Fedges of EIllins is here
to spend the holidays with her sister,
Mrs. E. J.. Walker, OF Indiana avenue
Mrs. :. E. NlInor OF East Park ave-
rue. who was taken suddenly III on
Mondy is still: quite sick.
Mrs. Leslie Hall OF Vermont avenue
is quite Ill with influenza.
Mrs. Maggie Davis Of Ferry street.
who has been Ill for several weeks
with influenza. is better
Mrs Cora Morrow Of State street.
is recovering from a several days i'll
ness
Floyd Morrow, who is in the govern
ment services at Camp Dam. BabyItn.
with his mother, Mrs Cora Morrow, IN
State street
Attornay Frank Amos IS able 10 be
tie son. J9hn Donham Amos, has bceen
quite sick the past few days.
Mr.. and Mrs J. L. Little and sd7
Raymond. os State street, will spend
Christmas at Ademsvllle with Mrs.
Titles parerts, AR. and Mrs White
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hendricks
and Mrs F A. Baker and0 son, VIII
burt. will &c to Littleton to spend
Christmas With relatives.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24

A number OF people went on long
automobile ride Sunday-because the
weather was so fine! twas surprising
to most Of them to discover that many
trees are staI cIinging desperately to
their Leaf garments. Though all
leaves are deed and brown. still they
hold tight to mary mother branches.
one also drives past many many bare
trees. Some stand pointing long,
Saunt white fingers In every direction
Others stand cold and break. Many
are tail and many are short. Snau
numbers OF tiny twigs outline them
selves against dull gray SKY, looking
in the half shadow Of a fading after,
noon like misty lacework. On auto
drives At this time OF the year one
passes lonely stretches oe dmpty
fields. occa ionafIy q d dttut WOODS
slips Here the trees stand tllle.S;
and close y envy carp Jet OF dead
FIFi;6I1n isaIse the en-
EfotIll. Ie clos : = le.ll - :
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
PEACE scHRLsTMAu HOW LIKE THAT
FIRST CHRISTMAS IN BETHLEHEM
OF HLDEAI

pEAcE Christmas. Two happy words! So Ike Ike the
first Christmas m old Judea! There's Young Child
lying IN a manger now as then. There's Bethlehem
Star shining now as therewa then Th1ee Wise Men saw
that Star; all may this Star he Star of Free
dom for all forever! That's the Bethlehem Star of this
Christmas time. The Young Child N the world rnanser
today is Peace. Let no Herods drive that Child away
into some far Egypt!
AS new spirit of good viii came to the world that
faraway Christmas I918years ago, 50 new spirit Of
generous giving has to all this Christmas Of 1918
Wines the gifts TO suffering nations. neglected children
everywhere to the halt the manned. the blind of war.
The Christmas spirit the Young Child Szought to Beth
lchem. least among the cities of Judea has lived t7h
the centuries through the storms of hate and blOOdshed
and today fills more hearts than beat in all the world n
that faraway time
You may change the maps of the world; you may ELL
the skies with battle smoke by day and Light the night
with the flames of you may rock the foundations of
Civilizations. but you can't change or kill ChnstmasI
Christmas always IS and always viii be the high day
Of the Young Child In the joys of the Child theeares Of
Age are lost In the joy; Of others we lose sefs
Christmas always softens
Peace be with you.
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EAST SIDE
= NEWS =
oeatn Of William H5rrinoto7.

The body Of william Harrington,
brother of Vance Harrington and Mrs.
Charles Orr. will be brought here TO-
day from Zanesvillle, Ohio, for inter.
ment IN WoOdlawn cemetery. Mr. Har-
rington, whose home WIS in Wheeling,
suffered an attack of influenza while
on a business trip to GAINESVILLE. Death
resulted He Is survived by his wife,
who VS. Miss Anna Rodgers Of this
city. One daughter Is deceased Mr.
and Mrs. Trueman razier Of Tunnelton
and Mr.. and Mrs john Copeland 81
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24

beEeve n The United STATES of America as govern
of The people By the people. for The people Dhose
sUes are deflped from The consent of The governed;
alnoeaep IN a republic, sovereign Nation Of n1anp
s1S4eg Sfates perfect Union, one and u4separabLc.
upon those principles of freedom. equality. JUS
aad humanity for vhich American patriots sacrificed
laes and fortunes. Therefore believe II my dup
Is ~ county 10 tope II; to support its Constitution; to
ags; prospect lis fLags and TO deSe1d II against
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24

own part which caused many near to
smile. With her nose much crtnkled
and her forehead quite wrinkled. she
shifted up and down and sideways and
tae expression on her face said:
somebody around her has upset some
perfume I'm glad it isn't miae!"
AFTER some moments, however, the
thought must have come abrultly that
there we're possibilities Of It being
hers, for she dived quick as nash
into her bag, bringing out a drenched
paper out Of which still tr3ckled some
Of her costly perfume. With sigh,
she turned on those two children
almost as though she held them re
sponsible, Jerking one Of them to
right-about face position and the 9TH
er to position directly in her rear.
Just as she disappeared around the
Counter. she remarked acidly-"T hope
Christmas don't come again for ten
yearS!"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
At Pittsburoh

Mrs. i. A Long and Miss Goldie
Robinson have returned from Pitts
burgh. where they went to consult
specialist for Miss Robinson. who was
so badly injured about the face in an
automobile accident several weeks ago.
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Arrived Last Evening.

The many friends Of DR.. and Mrs.
Basil Heron. Will be pleased to learn
THAT they arrived in tOhe city last even
ing from Jacksonville. Fla. where Mrs.
Heron. WIG rsas very i'll while gone.
has again regained her usual health.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24

santa hal brought the NJ. v. T.. sew
eraI new cars.
Nothing like beautifying the city
on the so or stationary.
Some Job sticking the cars IN some
ones sock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
Nd, arrived here today
also for the funeral. The two ladies'
are sisters o. the deceased.
Gone to Butler.

Mr.. anJMrs. Edward Lake and chill
6ren. Dorothy I'd Harold, went -
Butler. Pa, toGay to. spend Christmas
with relatives.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
WEST URcINIANr EXTENDS
GREETINGS.

lgETE5 the eventful -Christmas-close at hand.
he West Nre:nian extends the greetings of the
season to every one. With the cruel war appar-
end all of us have much to be thankful for at
enlar Yuletide.
VnsTnian also calls attention to the vacant
the homes Of our city and county, but assures all
athe boys across the who have not gone west,
say VIII be enjoying their Christmas day as
the good work of the various upift agencies
i honey comb the war zone
1swho have been fortunate, or perhaps unfor
nate enough. as the case may be. not to have
the ranks Of Uncle Sam should not forget to honor
gave their boys 10 the cause and especially those
have sons that have laid down their lives for the per-
lof the blessed boon of liberty and freedom that
have handed down for safe keeping.
agreeable gift IN these homes will be words
kindness and cheer and the glorfcadon of the deeds
t der sons have rendered to this government.
gse------o-
H4S. MADE SCHOOL SOCIAL CENTER
or The WHOLE CoMNOINITy.
EE2e .since the Middle Ages great educators have
Eho5fhtful writers like John Dewey and William
toldus that the school should have part in
human life.
afsInol5iIzed the schools 1t made them part of
lie TFedsuIy department to sell Thrift Stamps. They
s1etf zneehc service through the Junior Red Cross.
sg linked every war activity to the family.
Eomes6c science departments taught community can
preached and prachced food conservation and made
eolhss for Belgian and French orphans Vocational
were frst aid training for service IN all the mani
oldaacle Of mechanical war.
College STATS modified minds and men IN multitude
eds Laboratories fought poison gas liquid FIRE and
aEles 10 such effect that the horrors of Hun science
eekmated everywhere
ehoEasdc psychology drafted from It's exclusive
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24

On millions Of back porches tonight
you viii find a gorgeous Christmas
tree. leaning dizzily against the porch
wall Like the three bears some will
be small, some medium sized and some
very large. You will run up against
all manner of folks coming home to
these trees all day today laden with
packages of varied sizes-none too
big to carry, if necessary Don't laugh
on his back or the 1so IN, horse - in
his arms or several layers OF dolls
wrapped so that anybody on earth can
guess what's inside! He's the best
soul on earth and the finest dad boy
or girl ever had!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24

Why not sit back this Christmas
ard say. I'm going to find out who
really thinks OF me. I've told all my
friends and all my relatives that /
shant' give any presents this year.
Now wonder what will harpen!"
Why, just this: EVERYBODY who loves
you VIII go right TO giving just the
same. Those who don't Will say
Thank goodness, I don't have to give
so and so a present this year-it Ger.
tainly has been bore!"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24

III. - 81 eyes IiIrirIy hack ana y tie
sI;efeIiess trace r themselves ecfosS E
pearl SKY Background The cool damp
wind plays hetfuIIy about ones hair
md face. FtagoWs dark very 4asL
these days. But an auto T1de--eTen
ct this time Of the year Is charming.
Merry Christmas to everybody!
Don't eat too much turkey! Don't
nv to dispose Of ALI the candy you get
for Christmas in one day, and don't
feel hurt e you fail TO get what yon
have ser Your heart on Remember
that Father. has many troubles OF his
own and isn't made for the role OF
Santa Claus alone. often wonder II
he gets half the appreciation he
should. Just because you have grown
into the habit Of believing that he is
first and foremost an animated dollar
mark, don't class him with mdiytd.
does feel slightly hurt hen you buy
him a Christmas peSent and charge it
to his account! And he'd much rath-
er have something bought with money
which You had personally earned your
self. or had saved from your allow
anee. Just as though you had Sacrt
feed for him. Fathers are funny that
way!
1t is very difficult this year to buy
presents for all ones friends unless
there is an ample amount OF money
and then some to spare. A dear old
lady I knew says she does hope no one
gives her anything because she hasn't
anything to give in return. Isn't II
pity that folks feel this way? Christ.
mas might be so happy were it not for
the presents. Children wouldn't think
50, of course; but then they haven't
grown to a true appreciation of the
matter-are just at the give-me-eyery
thing stage OF the game Now, this
adora BILE, white-haired woman is just
a child in her love for presents and II
she didn't have that guilty feeling
that quaking in her boots for fear on
Christmas morning she will receive
what she very much longs to receive;
but doesn't think size is entitled to be-
cause she hasn't paid for something
in return.-what glorious time sle
could have Gracious-by should we
pay exhorbitantly for every bit Of love
IN the shape Of q Christmas package
On that day OF all days! Why should
we strain every nerve and stretch
every doEar-in every fear that some
body else Will Guido US in buying!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
TAKE NOTE OF AMERICAN THRIFT

MUCH has been said of the thrift of the French. |
lV1 Much has been said of the waste. the absence of
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