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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-08-14
.HAPTER V-Continued.

Ddpred which had been his bed
Il was hardly likely that he
cupied the room In which l
As debated the matter l
omeOne moving about my room
nd to investigate. 1t was Mrs.
making up my bed. She would
Which room my great-unCle had
CCuStOmed to occupy.
entered the bedroom for the
Of CrOss-questiOning her, my
npressiOn-and philosophers tell
the first is most likely to be
rect One-was of a simple-mind-
dIy old Irish woman of the ut
honesty. l was certain just by
at her that there wasn't a
hair In her head, even IL she
"a the intelligence necessary for
beyond the ordinary.
Mr.. Nelson I'm seeing at last, +"
kclaimed with satisfaction. II
Dndpring when I Would he Law.
es on We"
+" said l." ~ am Mr.. Nelson,
astOns great-nephew."
and I'd have knowed We any
It'sas like ye are as two peas,
the old gentleman's white
statement rather startled me,
'lle | never had regarded myself
AdOuis, on the other hand |
bad supposed I looked anything
q kufus.
this my great-uncle's bedroom
be was heref" I asked, trying to
Ply inquiry seem casual.
Fas and 1t wasn't" Mrs. Burke
He gets queer notions, the
entleman does. In the last few
he's slept in every room in the
at made him do THAR"
not for me to be saying" De
she crossed herself. "Some-
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-08-14
REMOVE GREASE FROM AXLES
Garage Mechanic Has Devised and
Constructed Arrangement for
Flushing Out.

The necessity Of removing and re-
plenishing the grease in the rear axles
of cars, where no drain IS provided
caused a garage mechanic to devise
and construct the following simple ar
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-08-14
Care Of Dry Cells.

Dry cells should be kept in a dry
place and insulated from any metal.
The chatting incident to continuous vi
bration is very apt to cause short cir
cults. Strips of old inner tubes can
be used to good advantage to prevent
This
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-08-14
Quite True,

THAT fellow got money out Of me
by telling me he was in the trenches
and he never went to war at all"
but he told you the truth. He is
employed laying gas pipes"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-08-14

not eat and my head
bothered me, all
caused by female
trouble. | was
three years with
these troubles and
doctors did me no
good. Your med
lcine helped my sis
ter so she advised
me to take it. took
Lydia E. Pinknam's
Y egetable Com
mound and tho Tiysr
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-08-14

Imperfect cores and caps In tire
valves frequently lead TO extensive and
expensive injuries to castings anG inner
tubes.
Cutting repair gum across rather
than with the grain is responsible OTTER
for failure to get the best results in
tire repair work.
IAN ounce of prevention" Ever
careful and conSiderale nc'orNl k',o
his car Is a mechanism which mas
inspected periodically.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-08-14
Secret Switch Good Idea.

One of the most effective ways Of
safeguarding a car from theft is'to In
stall a secret switch In the ignition
system.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-08-14

"Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin" is genu'
Inc Aspirin proved safe by millions
and prescribed by physicians for over
twenty years. Accept only an unbrOkeD
"Bayer package" which contains proper
directions to relieve Headache, Tooth
ache, Earache, Neuralgia, rheumatism,
Colds and Pain. Handy tin boxes Of II
tablets cost few cents, Druggists also
sell larger "Bayer packages" Aspirin
is trade mark Bayer Manufacture Mon
oaceticacidester of Salicylicacid.-Adv.
Musical directors beat their way
through the world by scores.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-08-14
BACK HURT
ALL The Time:
Mrs. HilI Says Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Removed
The Cause.

Knoxville, Tenn. "My back hurtme
all the time, was all run down, could
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-08-14
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never
Suspect 1t
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected.

Judging from reports from druggists
who are constantly in direct touch with
The public, there is one preparation that
has been very successful in overcoming
these conditions. The mild and healing
influence of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp.Root is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for
It's remarkable record of success.
An examining physician for one Of the
prominent Life Insurance Companies, in
IN interview on the subject, made the as
-onishing statement that one reason why
o many applicants for insurance are re-
ected is because kidney trouble is so
ommon to the American people, and the
arge majority of those whose applica
ions are declined do not even suspect
hat they have the disease. 1t is on sale
1t all drug stores in bottles Of two sizes,
medium and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
reat preparation send ten cents to Ut.
[ilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. T., for
ample bottle. When writing be sure ana
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-08-14

Very Likely.
81 heard Of a new comet that LOST
$ tail" "Probably 1t got into q nght
18th the dog star"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-08-14

rangement which facilitates removal
and permits flushing out Of the hous-
ing thoroughly with kerosene.-Popu-
lar Mechanics Magazine.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02
LARcE NAVY NEEDED.

E-RANKL1N D. ROOSEVELT, assistant secretary
of the navy in speech he made before the members
of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Saturday made
plea for navy building program which will give the
United States navy the equal of any other power.
And IN view of he way the nations are swinging apart
under the influence of the maeralism which has marked
the reaeon from the spiritual exaaton of the war period
we ought to follow that advice. In due time doubtless,
the pendulum will swing the other way the situation can
be kept hand and great big navy flying the flag of the
United States will help whole lot to keep in hand
According to Assistant Secretary Roosevet estimate
il will cost us billion year. much as it used to cost
10 maintain the entire federal government to have such
navy. but the cost Of should not deter u.s. We have an
idea pretty well defined as to what it would cost not 10
have adequate navy and when the taxpayers sweat in
The effort to keep up the charges they can at least
remember that large part of the burden due to the fail
ue Of present day statesmen. not only this county, but
in all the principal countries of the world to measure up
to the post war responsibilities and opportunities.
Reflections of this kind might lead to voting little more
nteiseny than have for the past ten or dozen years
in this and other great dcmocracies.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02
Flu AND PHYSICIANS.

A.su stp sI!qM lrP peasoPu uopen,w ezusnBu a,p no
As'iodsi sF 6spmlss 10 oseo!qo pue no &aN poq N
cases show decline the death is mounting In other
words mysterious influence work TO increase the
sirulenee of the Infection
That not new phenomena. Other contagious diseases
pass through successive stages and sometimes they appear
10 exhibit an ascending death and sometimes de-
sending one
But whatever the type of the disease it is always dan
getous 10 take Liberties with it, and there is reason to sus-
Pect that that being done in this county right now For
time we have had influenza all around u.s. vet so far
this newspaper has been able find out none of has
been reported by the physicians practeins in Marion
county and people going around without taking the
slightest precautions.
If we really have flu we are most fortunate people.
ont the other hand have and is not reported the
physicians taking grave responsibility upon them
7 selves.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02
Administrators Are
Appointed By Court

Henry W. West has been appointed
administrator Of the personal estate OF
the las Jonathan ]. West. Bond OF
$1,000 furnished.
B. B. warder has been named adj
ministrator with the will annexed OF
The estate OF the late Sarah ]. Hen
erickson. Bond OF s25 given.
Frank Barber has been named ad :
ministrator of the personal estates OF
Sarifina Bostic and Joe Spatafore.
Bond in each case SIS.
NJ. Grace Hall has been named adj
ministratrix of the personal estate OF
the late Elizabeth Hall. Bond of $2a
given.
Norah j. Arnett has been named ad :
ministratrix of the personal estate OF
the late D. D. Arnett. Bond OF $4,000
given.
Gladys X. Shurtleff has been named
guardian of Virginia B. and Richaro
b., infant heirs of the late Richard A.
shurtleff. Bond of $4,000 furnished in
each case.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02
RUFF STUFF

Well, he saw his shadow up in this
1eck OF the woods.
BUTT was a narrow squeak,
The day began with fog which had
The general consistency of felt.
But who cares'
we have been so accustomed to
.ough luck in the past few months tina,
few weeks more OF nasty weather
will not spoil the temper of this Town.
Nor slow down the wheels of prog
rcss which have begun to revolve
rather rapidly.
Lot OF fighting has occurred at little
parties throughout the county re-
GENTLY.
The crying need OF the hour seems
70 be d brand Of pick handle that does
lot have q murder or two at the bot
ON Of the vat.
The Teuts gave the guy who scut-
led the ships at Scarpa Flow an en-.
:husiastic reception when he got back
o WiIhelmshayen.
Which IS all right, since they will
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02

The American flying club is reported to be planning
transeontinentai air race between New York and
Nome. Alaska. When the cities in the extreme north
west hear about that there is likely to be a storm
Those cities have been having monopoly Of the trade
with Alaska for SO long that they come to feel they
have some sort Of proprietary right in it. However
enc Of the admitted practical of the airpane
cut down distances and bring hitherto inaccessible
parts into communication with the world, and if the
New York folks are keen enough to link up Alaska to
their town by the air route they doing only what
every other town in the country has an opportunity
to do.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02

i takes Of its highest forms in the mechanism Of The
phoncgraph.
a leisure hall hour be spent pleasantly and moi
unprohtably in recalling some Of the uses Of canning
OF course fruits and vegetables are conserved in that way
Tor future and the shelves in the grocery and the rub
Dish piles in the alley tell eoquenty Of service to men along
that line.
But very many Of the things that make life worth while
are canned products that would not Otherwise have been
available Books are the canned wisdom or foolshnes.
of Solomon would have died away on the eastern winds
and Shakespeare and Longfellow and Makan and Ban.
croft and Of all scientists and seers and singers would hay.
died with their own generation
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02
Was Glad Policeman
Gathered Him U1

Gratitude to Officer Digman for ar
resting him last night was the unusua;
sentiment expressed by Philip Borde>.
Of Grant Town this morning when SEN
fenced by Mayor Conway to pay a
fine OF five dollars and costs.
THANK you very much" said Philip
very politely, maybe 1 no get arrest
ed, get killed by cars" meaning there
by TO say that he owned up to being
very drunk.
Philip was visiting friends in Hutch
inson yesterday, he said. and when
picked up on the corner of Main and
Madison streets last night had very
-hazy notion of-his whereabouts.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02
Baptists Give To
Broaddus Fund

The Rev. S. E. Brininstool, Of
Clarksburg. spoke at the Palatine Bap.
list church yesterday in the interest
Of Broaddus college at Philippi. A
campaign to raise $4,000 is on in
the denomination and the fund is rap
Idly nearing completion. The Pala'
tine Baptist church yesterday raised
the sum of $1,000 toward the fund.
The plan is to build new edifices and
otherwise improve the school wher
the money is forthcoming and 10 make
the. institution one of the leading de.
nominational. schools in the state.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02

One of the speakers at the Laymens National Con
ference in Pittsburgh yesterday had great deal to
say about the neglect of education in South America
Doubtless 1t is bad situation, and we all know that
1t is responsible in large for the general back
fore We great deal about educational conditions
to the south of US we ought to face the fact that the
GROUND has been slipping from under our own feet edu
catonally speaking 1t is nice question whether it
Is worse reproach never have provided for
schools or to quit providing for them after several
turtles OF successful use OF them. We at least know
that If the schools permitted fall behind the gen
era development of the country it will not be long be-
fore the whole movement begins to slow up Yet we
show no willingness to tackle the problem of school
finances with the resolution which it requires.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02
Mrs. Elizabeth Sekas
Buried At FairvieW

The body of Elizabeth Mitchell
sekas, Of Akron, Ohio. whose death
occurred on Saturday after an illness
with pneumonia was brought to Fair
mont Sunday morning and taken to
her late home at Fairview. She was
20 years OF age and was daughter
OF john ]. Mitchell, of Fairview. The
funeral took place today from the
Baptist church at Fairview with in.
terment there by Undertaken n. G.
Jones. - a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02

An editor by the name Of Samuel Adams and who
halls from Chicago has his candidacy for the
vice presidency on platform which favors legislation
TO check profteerng and calls for the development of
better marketing facilities. Just what vice president
could do to bring about these reforms explained
but there can be no denying that this candidate has
got firm hold two or three of the CRYING needs of
the American republic and if he wake the politi-
clans up with his candidacy it will be very much worth
while.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02
JOHN l. LATHAM
CIVIL WAR VET. DIES
End Came To Much Be.
loved Man Very Quietly
As He Slept


John Thomas Latham, veteran II
the Civil war and one Of the city's
most highly respected and best known
citizens died Sunday morning at about
$50 o'clock at his home on the Eas:
side at the age Of SO years.
Mr.. Latham had not been i'll, though
he had been quite feeble for many
years. Yesterday morning when he
failed to arise at the usual time mem
bers of his family visited his bedside
and thought he was sleeping peace
fully as a smile played about his fea-
lures. Further investigation. however
brought to+light that he had been Wis
tied by the death angel who had touch.
ed him so lightly that smile was
visible on his face as he answered the
call OF the visitor. HIS death Was
typical OF his life. which was peace
iul and unassuming but nevertheless
alert, law abiding and sincere.
Mr.. Latham was a consister. mem
Der Of the Palatine Baptist church and
was one OF its most loyal and faith
full attendants being always present
when his health would permit. Els
pecially was he devoted to the Sab
bath school and there were few Sun
days that did not find him in his place
at this meeting. Here he was loved
and esteemed by young and old alike.
He was great student OF the Bible
and his counsels were eagerly sought
by both young and old.
His faith was SO great in his maker
that few clouds swept over his hori-
ION and the few that did arise were
quickly dispelled by this great faith
which followed him throughout his
more than three score and ten years.
His smile was almost proverbial and
IL was seldom that he met an acquain-
lance that this smile was not in evil
dence.
In the family circle he was loved
and cherished.
Mr.. Latham was native of the
state of Virginia having been born
in Prince William county. Fifty
three years ago he was married to
Mary Virginia Heironimus at Win
chester, Va. who survives him: They
came to Grafton to live in the year
1881 came to Fairmont where they
had since resided. He was Union
soldier in the Civil war and served
for more than three years in Battery
E. First West Virginia, Light. Artil-
lery.
He served term as Deputy United
States Marshal and later as revenue
agent and his carefully attention to
duties made him unusually success
full in each of these capacities. He was
a consistent member of the Palatine
Baptist church.
He is survived by his wife and the
following children: Mrs. Frank Mere
ditll, Of Anaheim, Calf; Mrs. L. H.
Howell, CT Ridgedale, w. Va; Mrs.
H. B. Bailey, of Jacksonville, Florida;
j. Wilbur Latham. at. homo. and Thorn.
as F.. Latham, OF Frederickstown, Pa.
A daughter, Estella,. died when a
child. @
Mrs. Howell and Thomas Latham
were here at the time of the death
of their father but Mrs. Meredith and
Mrs. Bailey will be unable to attend
the funeral.
Services will be held Tuesday af-
ternoon at two o'clock from the Pal
atine Baptist church and imterment
will be made in Maple Grove Gene
tary by undertaken Musgrave ana
sen. Brief services will be ield at
the residence at 1880 o'clock before
going to the church.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02
January Circulation

The actual paid-for circulation Of the
West Virginian for the month of Janu.
airy, 1920 is given in the tabulation below.
All copies to advertisers, correspond
ents, employees, etc., are eliminated.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02

Secretary of the Navy Daniels, who addressed meet.
ing opening campaign in New York for the relief of
the Near East said that the past year had been one
"fddling and delay in the navy. II that is true it
proves that the navy has been just ske every other
part OF the government at Washington. When we are
able to get little perspective on it we are going TO
realize that the let down from the war pitch was
thing terrific in this country
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02
HOME FROM HowEsvILLE.

George a. Walters has returned
from townsville. w. Va. where he
was called by the death Of his aunt,
Greaser. Mrs. Greaser died last Tues
DAY. Mrs. Greaser was a member OF
pioneer family of Preston county.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02
ave to pay the bill Tor that perform.

have to pay the bill for that perform
ance.
But when the spokesman OF the re-
cepuon party talked OF the German
feet which was once 50 accustomed
to victory" the incident is apt to ge;
the goat Of the world.
The Tents are no more accustomed
to naval victory than the Esdmos are
to running hot water in their iglos.
Lamp in the newspapers that the
women's stores have spring suits or
sale.
If the cost Of living keeps on goins
up it wont be any use for the mems
stores to put spring suits on sale
much before the Fourth of July.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02
Ne ElattnrInn.

sfou mnst have said something
dreadful to Mr.. BestselIer. Il merely
suggested that he hire the fellow who
got up his advertisements to write his
books for him.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02
CHILD DIES OF pIeHraERlA

The four year old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Graziani Of Hamilton street
died yesterday morning after an ill
ness with diphtheria. Burial was
made today by Undertaken R. C.
Jones.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02
CANNED.

more or less witty slang the product of the phon-
osraph is referred to canned music The phrase
Is commonly used dspaagnsy. But canning" is one
Of the most useful arts that civilization has developed and
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02
How Is TsII sapphirss.

How to Tell sapphires.
Arenliy good sapphire should appear
blue BY artificial light as well as day.
light; some stones have trace q
black, and some red, the latter makli,s
them resemble s,nethyst, especially b
lsmplight or gasstyht.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02
MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 2, 1920.
TIE AMERICAN'S CREED.

5IIIL.9 HNEINCAWo IItEE.D.
fbeiepe m Che United States of America as govern
nacrt Of people. by the people for the people phosc
st pepers dccd from the consent of The sor-zd
n democracy IN a republic a sovereign Ma.
'ton Of many sovereign States; perfect
S Onion, and npcpaable, established upon
- those principles of freedom equality. justice.
and humanity for mich american patriots
sacrificed thea lives and fortunes therefore believe Is
duty % my country TO love il; to support its Conu-
o 70 obey its laps; 10 respect its flag; and 10 defend
il against all enemies.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02

HUTCHINSON MAN ARRESTED.
County officers who were called 20
Hutchinson last night to investigate
q report of a disturbance at that
place, arrested Bill Sabo on a charge
of being drunk. Bill was lodged in
the county jail.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-02

Services will be held Tuesday af-
ternoon at two O'Clock from the Pal
atine Baptist church and imterment
will be made in Maple Grove Gene
tary by undertaken Musgrave ana
sen. Brief services will be ield at
the residence at 1880 o'clock before
going to the church.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1920-10-01
MILLET HAY FED TO HORSES
North Dakota Station Finds It Good
When Given in Moderation With
Some Concentrate.

Mllet hay fed in moderation is a
good food for horses. 1t should not
be the sole roughage and should be
fed with some concentrate. Make sure
that the hay has been cured prop
erly.
Several years ago the North Da-
kota experiment station found that
millet hay when fed in excessive guam
titles had tendency to cause an
increased action of the kidneys as
well as lameneSs and swelling of
the joints. This seemed to be due 10
an infusion of the blood into the
joints. which destroyed the texture of
the bone. When fed in limited
amounts and in connection with grain
there was no such tendency. hut on
the other hand it proved very good
food.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1920-10-01
Well-Manased Farm Timber Stand is
Source Of Fuel and Affords Shelter
From Cold Winter Winds.

"SI-WdUd9eO Farm im0er stand Is
Source of Fuel and Affords Shelter
From Cold Winter Winds.
garding conditions in number of Sec
tons of the country, of which the fol-
lowing cases are typical:
Farmers in Rockbridge county, vir-
ginia, who have timber, on their own
farms have been little affected by high
lumber prices. and have been able to
make the necessary repairs and i'm
provements, while their neighbOrs
whose home woodlands failed to af-
ford the needed supplies of timber
have been obliged to cease or greatly
curtail improvements requiring much
lumber. These farms, are suffering
from depreciation in value. In Cali
fOrnia, where the agricultural pros
perity has been marked for the past
three years, many ranchers are now
making only such repairs and i'm
prOvements as are absolutely neces-
sary. This is owing to the high prices.
limited supply, and poor quality of
available lumber. These and many
other instances are cited in the re-
port which the forest service has pre-
pared on the condition of the forestry
resources of the country in response
to resolution passed by the United
] States senate. .-->.... 1885,.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1920-10-01
The Best Advertisement

The best advertisement any mer-
chant can have is satisfied custom
er. No greater recommendation
can be given an article than the
following by E. B. Milburn, Prop,
Guion Drug Store, Guoin, Ark.
I'VE have sold Chamberlain Cough
Remedy for years and have always
found that it gives perfect satisfac-
tion."