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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-01-09

o.: Roger L. Dennis, Sioux Falls, 3.
D.; J. H. Peulicher, Milwaukee, Wis;
2. W. Hubbard, Detroit, Michigan.
Efficiency and Economy.
I'VE feel very certain that the 1919
sale Of Government securities can be
effected with much less expense and
more efficiently under the new ar.
rangements", said Governor Void to-
day. Any lack of results In the past
has been due to the fact that there
has been no central direction and no
well organized, continuous plan for
the sale of these securities. AS we
have planned the organization, which
will be directed after the first of Jam
uary by Mr.. Rogers, we are certain
that results will be obtained with
much less effort and without friction
which developed in some localities
during the past year.
"The Treasury Department at Wash
ington is working out complete and
scientific national campaign to in.
duce thrift and the investment of saw
ings in Government securities. Our
district organization will have the
benefit of the Governments work and
will adapt and put into operation such
parts Of the plan as meet the condi-
tons in this territory.
eve appreciate the enthusiasm and
loyal efforts of the men and women
who have worked untiringly to effect
the sale of War Savings Stamps dur
ing the past year in the various states
of this district. We know that with
the experience they have had and
with the aid Of new direction and ex-
perience they will be able to accom-
plish very much more during the COM
ing months. While there is to be an
other Liberty Loan drive, 1t will be
necessary to put more steam behind
the sale of Government Savings
Stamps than ever before. The Gov
eminent expects to realize $4,000, 000,.
600 from the sale of Savings Stamps
during 1919. This is more than twice
the amount sold during 1918 and indi.
viduals everywhere must realize that
the buying of stamps is a paramount
duty"
Northwest Will Not Fail.
"The people of the Northwest have
never failed to respond to any call in
which their loyalty has been involved
and they will not fail now when asked
to raise their share of the money
needed by their Government to finish
the biggest job ever undertaken by
any people" was the way in which
Chairman Rogers expressed his faith
in the outcome Of the 1919 campaign
for the sale of Government securities.
Continuing, Mr.. Rogers said; "If !
did not have entire faith in the loyal
ty Of the people of the Ninth District,
I would not have accepted the added
responsibility of directing the war
loan organization which is a combina-
ton Of the War Savings and Liberty
Loan activities. We have O big task
in front Of us, but know we are not
going to quit now and that the men
and women who have worked so earn
estly and effectively In this district
will continue to keep the wonderful
record of their communities and their
district untarnished. ...
I'm last analysis, the individuals
must do the work and finish the job.
We in the District Central Organize
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-01-09

tional direction. It was evident that
the campaign for the sale of these
smaller securities had been a. sort OF
hit or miss affair, good, bad, or indif.
ferent, depending ON the efficiency and
enthusiasm Of local organizations.
Several months ago It was decided to
put the sales organization of War
Savings Stamps in the hands Of l.
b. Franklin, national director of four
successful Liberty Loan drives. His
official title thereupon became Direct.
or of the War Loan Organization and
he was given national charge of the
placing Of the forms of Government
securities mentioned above.
The Treasury Department delegated
to each of the twelve governors OF
the Federal Reresrve banks the re-
sponsibility of building and putting in.
to working order the necessary ma.
chinery for the sale of all Government
securities in his district. The method
az appointing these forces and of or.
ganizing them most efficiently was
left to the judgment Of each bank gov.
ernor.
a Governor Theodore Void of the
Ninth Federal Reserve District has in
turn delegated the work of organizing
and directing the Government securi
ties sales forces to the Central Com
mittee of the Ninth District of which
A. R. Rogers of Minneapolis is the
executive head. This is the committee
which has been so eminently sue
cessful during the last three Liberty
Loan drives and has placed the Ninth
District in an enviable position OF
leadership.
Two Distinct Organizations.
Mr.. Rogers announces that the old
Liberty Loan organization, including
state, district, county and local chair
men and workers which numbers
nearly 10000 individuals will be kept
intact TO prepare and carry through
the Fifth Liberty Loan drive which
win be made some time in April. Dis.
ttnct from this Organization. yet d
part Of it as far as district direction
II concerned will be the old War Saw.
Sngs Stamp state Organizations Of
Montana, Minnesota, North Dakota;
south Dakota, Northern Wisconsin
and Northern Michigan. These state
organizations will also be kept intact
Is far as possible and will form the
tucleus of the Government Savings
lamp Division of the Ninth District
Var Loan Organization.
The personnel Of the Ninth District
Var Loan Organization that will have
yKpervision over the sale Of these
Government securities during 1919 II
% follows:
A. r.. Rogers, Chairman Central
Committee; Homer p. Clark, Vice
Chairman Central Committee; Benz
8. Bull, Director Of Publicity; Joseph
Chapman, Director of Speakers Blu
reau.
Liberty Loan Division: Chas. E.
Van Nest, Director of Organization;
b. K. Stuart, Director Of Investiga-
lion. State Chairmen: Norman a.
Hotter, Helena, Montana; Wesley G.
mcdowell, Marion, N. D.; J. c. Bias
sett, Aberdeen, s. D.; Frank p. Hixon.
La Crosse, Wisconsin; John w. Black.
Houghton, Michigan.
Government Savings Stamp Dlvl.
syon: John H. Meyering. Director OF
organixation; r. G. Teuscher. Assis-
ant Director Of Organization. Stats
Chairnen: II. w. Turner. DuttA |
11nnfanA; 0eorae HAlalafnx -DAenA -
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-01-09
s,eeplng quite peaceruI,y.~

Doyle buttoned his coat and started
off homeward. But suddenly the win
dow was raised again and the same
voice cried: "Doctor! say, docter!'
He hurried back, thinking that the
child had suddenly taken turn for
the worse.
swell, what do you want?" he asked.
The voice made answer: eye won't
charge nothin' for this visit, will ye?"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-01-09
PRETTY LEGEND OF NIAGARA
How the Great Lakes Joined in Their
Wondrous Leap Over the Fa-
nous Ridge.

In old, old times, On the highest
peak of a great mountain, there dweit
hunter and his five sparkling daugn-
tiers. Their lodge was of bright betuIa
bark and on clear days thew could see
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10
OF CANADA
WITHIN 10 YEARS SEEN

ATLANTIC CITY, April s.
canada will be annexed to the I'm
tied States within the next ten ye-
ars,,' is the prediction made here to-
day by Senator William c. Edwards,
for more than thirty years mem
Der of the Canadian Parliament and
one of the foremost business men in
the dominion. Senator Edwards, who
is visiting at the Hotel Traymore,
continued:
Economically and industrially tn
ere is every reason why the two great
American countries should be united
under one government. Old ideas on
the subject have been swept aside by
the close association of the govern
ments, business men and men in ser
vice during the war.
"There is the strongest sentiment
taking deep root throughout the dom
inion in favor Of amalgamation ane
I from observations that | have made
everywhere in Canada, there is every
reason to believe that annexation will
have been accomplished within the
ten years"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10
MANY FRIENDS VISIT
CAPTAIN X. D.WALK Err

FAIRMONT, Apr, S.--Many friends
of Captain X. d. Walker, the popular
and aged member of the Masonic fra
ternity and former grand master of
the Grand Lodge Of West Virginia,
are visiting him at his home, 818
Field street, where he is confined be-
cause of illness
Yesterday DR.. Turner Morris, a
prominent member of the Masonic
fraternity of Wheeling, paid Cap
tain Walker a visit.
Today Mrs. w. b. Rector, of Be
lington, is visiting her parents, Cap
tain and Mrs. X. d Walker-West
Virginian.
Capt. Walker was at one time a
resident of this city and is remember
ed by her citizenship with reverence
and respect. We are sorry to hear
of his illness and hope for his speedy
recovery
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10
FOURTH-CLASS
POSTMASTER
EXAMIN ALTON

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exam
ination to be held at Elkins, W. Va.
on April 26, 1919 as result of which
it is expected to make certification
to fill contemplated vacancy in the
position of fourth-class postmaster
at Junior and other vacancies as they
may occur at that office, unless it
shall be decided in the interests of
the service to fill any vacancy byre-
instatement. The compensation of
the postmaster at his office was $446
for the last fiscal year.
Applicants must have reached their
twenty-frst birthday on the date of
the examination, with the exception
that in State where women are de-
clared by statute to be of full age for
all purposes at eighteen years, women
eighteen years of age on the date of
the examination will be admitted
Applicants must reside within the
territory supplied by the post office
for which the examination is announ-
ced
The examination is open to all cit
liens Of the United States who can
comply with the requirments.
Application blanks, Form 1853, and
full information concerning the re
quirements of the examination car
be secured from the postmaster al
the place Of vacancy or from the
United States Civil Service Commi
sion, Washington, D. C.
Applications should be properly ex-
ecuted and filed with the Commission
at Washington, D. O., at the earliesf
practical date.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10
COUNTY COURT DECLINES
TO SPEND LARGE SUM
TAKES UNDER CONSIDERATION
DAYTON'S PROPOSITION
Swecker and Dayton to Proceed Wi&h
the Work

Thru influences from the Prosecu-
ting Attorney Bruce Talbot asd
other citizens of Barker District as2
the county as whole, the County
Court unanimously decliHed to ac-
cept the contract Of A M McLannen
as superintendent for the Improved
Roads at the handsome figures Of
$4,000 annually, and will now losk
for more reasonable proposition.
r. S. Dayton, who, after reading
last weeks Progressive, came to Be-
lington Saturday and stated that he
would be willing to take the positien
and push the work at salary of
$4,000 per month. This proposition
he confirmed to the County Court
Monday while it was in session at
Philippi and it was designed
to put the work thru under
engineer work." accordingly Cleo.
Swecker and r. S. Dayton will
proceed with the work; advertising
for laborers is now under way.
Mr.. Swecker and Mr.. Dayton were
in town Tuesday looking after oflice
rooms.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10
THREE HUNDRED MILLION
PEOPLE NEARING STAR
WALTON

NEW YORK, April 5.-Food or
ssaos that in plain terms is the 81
spation in particularly all of Europe
east of the Rhine Help or anarchy
Come with organized relief on a
scale never known before come with
bread and meat and cloth for millions
and then millions, or face the GER
bainty of terrible distress over regio-
n. of populous territory and the pos
ssbilty of storm that will shake the
whole structure of modern society.
And maybe shake it down.
Any one that talks about things as
they really are in Europe today will
seem to the uninitiated an alarmist
or an exaggerator. That IS because
the world has never faced such sit
nation and has nothing in its expe-
-jence to base comparison on.
can only assure you that no one
that in the last few weeks has been
RI Paris and heard there the reports
from eastern Europe will think this
,sssrecast of coming trouble extrava-
~ ant.
OF the four hundred million people
i'm Europe it is likly that three hun
dred million are now approaching the
lise of acute restitution, or are al
ready upon tor over it.
Starvation Stalks
In some parts of Austria Hungary
SIlesia and Bohemia starvation has
either begun or is close at hand.
If there is neither peace nor secur-
ity in Germany fed, what will be the
conditions in Germany starving?
In much of Turkey the state of the
people is described as appalling -in
Canstantinople there is acte famine
among all the poor. Reports from
tbe camps of one million Russians pr
). isoners still in Germany and Bohemia
4 are of nation not to be printed in {
newspaper. | can only hint at then
by saying that no such stories have
been told of civilized men except OF
parties of despairing castaways il
the Artic.
Starving men lose all reason and r
estraint We that are comfortable
and well fed always overlook this
fact; yet it remains. Europe nov
likely to have to deal with it in fas
bion.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10
STARVATION AND ANARCHY
Is SITUATION in EUROPE
League Of Nations

The great subject before the world
France, called the League of Nations;
and l propose here to assert that we
as Americans should indorse the eff
fort put forth by the President in
this noble cause. We entered the
world war and sent our boys and
money across the seas with the ex
pectation that this was to be the
last war-and why should it not be
so? Man in this enlightened age
(20th century, should learn to settle
all difficulties by compromise or arbi-
tration. The President, we think
has answered most of the questions
given him by members of the U. S.
Senate on this League of Nations
subject. The foundation of the
League must rest on the Union of
the Nations composing it; therefore
the League should be made strong
| and binding as can be made by inter
national law; so no one nation could
withdraw from it without the con-
sent of at least two thirds of the
other nations
4 The majority of the Religious pa
j pers of the United States indorse the
| the League.
The Legal Bar of New York indor-
/ sed the League with Elihu Root, as
Chairman.
Ex-President Taft, fully indorses
the League. He was Proficient as
President; also as Governor General
of Cuba in the reconstruction of that
beautiful island.
Lloyd George of England indorses
it and he is one of the lights of the
world today.
In the adoption of the constitution
Of the United States, Washington
and Jefferson were opposed by many
good men among them was the great
orator, Patrick Henry, of Virginia.
A few days since Senator Smoot
in a speech to United States Soldiers
asserted that he believed the consti-
tuition of the United States of A.
merica was divinely inspired.
Moses was inspired to become the
one in Gods hands to deliver the
Jews.
David was taken from the Sheer
fold to the throne by appointment
from God
Lincoln was inspired to declare e
Emancipation of three million slaves
in the United States.
The brotherhood of man and tn,
Fatherhoood of God, will be estab
lished by this League of Nations
once truly constituted will be as un
dying as its people-and as eterna
as the everlasting hills and as indies
pensable as the Sun and will grow
brighter and more glorious through
: all time to come
At the birth-of Christ, the Angel
declared peace on Earth, Good vii
Toward Men"
R. L. TALLMAN,
Belington, w. Va
April 2, 1919.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10
DAYTON MAKES STATEMENT
TO THE COUNTY COURT
Agrees to Work for 5000 per Momth
During Work Season

Monday r. S. Dayton appeared be-
fore the County Court at Philippi and
made the following statement and
report:
Total amount money spent under
his charge for the Barker District
Improved Roads was $18,951.60.
The work accomplished with these
figures was: approximately two miles
road built.
Graded, ditched, reset fences aad
pat in concrete drains over three
miles. Put down just two miles base
course; completed with limestone and
tarvia nearly one mile of good road.
Out of this $500 in equip
ment was bought and paid fer
which can be used right along in the
completion of the roads. Out Of this
amount $4,000 per month was paid
to the engineer as well as the sal
airy Of himself. After two years
one severe winter--the road which
he has built speaks for itself"
of the best in the state.
Mr., Dayton has applied for tho
position to superintend the work and
finish the job" at salary of 500.
per month during the work season
and pay for his own expences.
A great majority Of the citizens
of the District and county are well
pleased with the report and work
accomplished and want Mr.. Dayton
Ito finish the job
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10
MR.. SKIDMORES LETTER
Dear Editor Progressive:

Dear Editor Progressive:
In vain / searched the columns of
your paper for a contribution from
some one of the readers of the Pro-
gressive to the old time religion as
/ feel inclined to think there are at
least a few of the readers of this
paper who are acquainted with the
theme and if so brother why remain
silent when invited to speak or write
a few words for the glory of God
and the edifying of the believer.
Your past experience and knowledge
of the old time religion as you en-
joyed it and saw it some fifty years
ago no doubt would prove interes-
ting to the young people if nothing
more.
/ would love to see and read in the
columns of your paper a few words
from any Christian and | hope some
of our readers will avail themselves
of the opportunity to speak through
the columns of your paper and tell
US when they got religion and where
you got it and has there ever been
shadow across the Christian path
way? Have you been carried along
on tiowery beds of ease? Have you
had any foes to face, and if so where
did you find refuge? 1t seems a
great privilege for the veteran of
the Cross to speak few words of
encouragement for those who have
more lately enlisted hoping some
one will now speak we will patiently
wait
J. B. SKIDMORE.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10
NEW ROAD TO TYGARTS
JUNCTION

We are glad to note that our Coun-
ty Court has decided to open a road
to Tygarts Junction, along the east
side of the river from this place.
Some time since a committee COM
posed Of G. E. Corder, w S. Brydon
and G. G. Dadisman viewed out the
location and on Monday the court
considered the matter It is one Of
the most needed roads we know Of.
It will accommodate many folks who
have practically been without an OUT
let.-Barbour Democrat.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10
FIRST TEACHERS
EXAMINA ALTON

The first teachers uniform Examin-
alton was held last Thursday and
Friday at Philippi and Belington.
w. W. Ramsey and Miss Ophelia
Hunt were in charge here There
were 10 applicants at Philippi and 16
in Belington; viz, o. S. Coontz, Neva
England, Doyle Phillips, Aubrey Phil
lips, Lloyd Wayne Phillips, w A..
Street, Homer George, Brooks Goode,
Milton Casio, Dock B. NJ. McCauley,
A. G Jones, Geo. Lee, Ralph Durrett,
Deana Baker, Sylvia Rowe Dean,
Mrs. Thomas Adams.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10
NEW COUNCIL MEETS AND OR
GAMES

Last Thursday evening the new
City Council composed Of the follow
ing members met and organized:
Chas. A. Ball, Mayor; w. Clark Cade,
Recorder; l.. J. Wilson, Floyd Ware,
Chas. w. Williamson, l.. L. Bennett,
W. s. Grimes, D. Harris, G. l..
Ballah, and r. E. Williamsburg
Ballah was absent.
The following committees were ay-
pointed and confirmed
Fire: G. A Ball, T + Williamson,
G. L. Ballah.
Finance: W s. Grimes, L. L.
Bennett, Floyd Ware
Rules: c. A. Ball, G. w. Villas
son, L. ] Wilson.
Ordinance: W. S. Grimes, L. J.
Wilson, l. L Bennett,
Sanitary Affairs: W S. Grimes, C,
w. williamson, r. e Williamson.
Cemetery: L. J. Wilson, D. Hair
ris, G. l. BALLAD
Water Works: T. & Williamson,
l.. i. Bennett, d. Harris
Streets, Sidewalks, Lights and
Sewers: G p Ballah, Floyd Ware,
Sergeant.
The matter Of electing a Chief-of
Police was up. Jos. G. Davis, c. G.
Right f. p sturm, w. L Kittle
fled applications for the position,
afterward Mr.. Right withdrew his,
leaving three in the race which will
be considered at the councils next
regular meeting
-a---------
~The administration officials flash
cut this news item; "No League No
Peacel" What pity that such a
frivolous excuse should be necessary
to try to hoodwink the people.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10
HUNGARY GIVES RIGHT OF
BALLOT TO WOMEN

Z COPENHAGEN, April 3.-The
new government in Hungary has def
Snitely promulgated system of gov
eminent by village, town and dis
trict and county councils and ma
tional assembly of councils, dis
patch from Budapest says. The rep
resentatives to the National Assem-
oily will be elected by the town and
county councils.
The last day on which elections can
be held for the councils has been fixed
for April Id. All men and women
who have reached the age of eight
cen will be PERMITTED to vote, with
few exceptions.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10

Formally announcing his retire
ment from the post of Director of
War Savings for West Va, and the
appointment of Jno. E. Norman as
his successor, Robt. e. Archer of
Huntington, has issued statement
urging the people of the state to con-
tinue their interested support Of the
War Savings movment. Mr.. Archer
conducted the campaign in 1918 which
resulted in the absorption of over
twenty million dollars worth Of War
Savings Stamps by the people Of
West Virginia,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10
4-BILLTON BUDGET NEXT
YEAR, GOOD PREDICTS

WASHINGTON. April 3.-The
passing of the @bilIion dollar" Cong
resses of pre-war days and the
coming for the peace period Of -four
billion dollar Congresses was pre-
dicted to night in a statement by
Representative Good, of Iowa. He
win be chairman of the Appropri-
atoms Committee in the next House,
Mr.. Coed estimated that the appro-
priations necessary for the various
Government expenditure" in the fs-
cal year ending June 80, 1921, would
total more than $8,8o0,000,000. Strict
est economy, he added, would be nee
essary to hold expenditures down
even to this total.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10
LIBERTY LOAN MEETING

Mrs. Geo. Poffenberger will address
a Liberty Loan meeting at Philippi
Saturday P NJ April - Mrs. Jas.
B. Moran, Of Grafton, will also sing
at this meeting. Let everybody come
out to this meeting with the one OBJ
ieet in view to make this meeting a
grand success with the end in view
Of Victory for this Fifth Liberty
Loan Campaign Let Nv. Va. go
over the top.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10
LONDON.

LONDON, April 5-The stu
alton in Southern Russia has recently
become distinctively worse from the
allied viewpoint, mainly owned to sh-
ortage of food according to dispatch
es to press associations. 1t is not fea-
rcd that military reasons will compel
tire allies to eveacuate Odessa but tn
ere is the city will become so short of
food that. it will be unable to support
an occupying force.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10
HAVE YOU PAID FOR YOUR
PAPER?

We are placing delinquent sub
scriptien accounts in the hands of
Squire S. ]. Kittle~ for collection at
once. Those receiving a notice from
him will please settle direct, and not
with us.
We are obliged 10 collect up ac-
eording to Government regulations,
Furthermore we need the money.
THE BELINGTON PROGRESSIVE
Thompson Printing Co., Publishers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-04-10

LONDON, Apr 5.--Leon Trotslly,
the Bolsheviki minister Of war and
marine, has ordered the Russian Bal
tic feet to put to sea and attach the
Allies, threatening to have all the
crews shot if they disobey the order
says the Mai