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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29

through monthly reports Of the aehia selling prices on The
18Th Of each month and are on identical brands grades
and qualities of goods This IS the only scientific method
of collecting food prices.
According to these figures thus compiled. the retail cost
Of D articles of food December was The highest ever
attained in the history of the United States being 26 per
cent higher than m November 1919. per cent higher
than in December 1913. and 80 per cent higher than in
December. 1913.
The prices secured are on A food articles of common
American tables The bureau has complete statis-
tcs for "a of the articles for The whole period from 1918
to date During this sixyear period ending in December
1919, six Of the "a articles upon which this comparison can
be based increased 100 per cent Rice increased
O3 per cent commea per cent; lard. IL per cent;
potatoes 81 per cent; -four. Al per cent; anulated
sugar, 1863 per cent All the other articles increased 50
per cent with the single exception of tea which
increased III cent and plate beef which increased 43
per cent
These prices come from so industrial cities As COM
pared with the average expenditure in the year 1913. a
number Of these cities showed increases in prices of food
stufs of 100 per cent Richmond and Providence
showed 100 per cent each; Buffalo, l0l per cent? At
lanta l02 per cent; Milwaukee and Washinton 03 per
each; St Louis. 04 per cent; Charleston Memphis
and Minneapolis, los per cent each; Detroit, l06 per
cent; Omaha. l08 per cent, and Birmingham, 1909 per
cent.
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for the doctors and the. scalping Of
the health officers.

for the doctors and the. scalping of
the health officers.
Newt Baker, our war secretary. has
protested against the sale OF the cap
tured German ships.
Newt is the great Professor Of the
administration.
He kicks whenever, he thinks he
can get a little free advertising, no
matter how much It may hurt the
rest Of tho Demmie crowd.
Probably figures that inasmuch as
the administration is on the down
grade anyway. he might inst as well
get what he can ont - the situation,
Reports from Bctl;n are to the
effect that the people fear that II tho
government has to comply with the
treaty demands for giving up offend
ers against the laws OF warfare there
will be more shootings of cabinet
Minister'S
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29
HELP THESE STARVING.

w HEN Herbert Hoover the other day said that what
w Europe needed not loans but the urge to go
work he did not have mind the conditions in Austria
Armenia and Poland, where there is practically no gov
eminent of any kind and the people are in no condition.
financially or physically, take of themselves There
fore congress should give speedy consideration 10 the re-
quest made by President Wilson through the secretary of
the treasury that funds be placed the disposal of the
government for use in providing for those countries
Moreover as we understand it. it is not loan that
Mr. Wilson requests, but outright gift. These people
are starving and the United States has an abundance Of
both money and food supplies what more natural thing
than that we should go their rescuea Even the paro-
ehia minded folks who have been driven by the logic of
recent proestaons saying that the United States ought
to keep its hands out of every aspect of European affairs
will scarcely go the length that this would be wrong.
If they do the next step would be to say that all Amer
lean missionaries in every part of the world ought to be
withdrawn because the missionaries very many instances
supply food as well as spiritual consolation to their hoc
when that seems 10 be the proper thing to do.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29
oh You CABBAGE!

Cabbage comes As cents head for
solid; substantial weight. oh you
cabbage. aren't you proud OF yourself:
Mr. Cabbage always said the day
would come when he would be quite
'genteel. Aud now Lrs. Cabbage is in
vited to the table with distinguished
guests and is served in combination
with red peppers, stuffed olives and
mayonnaise much more frequently
than ever before. Now that cabbage
is costly we prize 1t greatly. That
reminds me-
In Los angeles, Cal, there is much
delicious fresh fish. This past sum-
mer while visiting there discovered
that folks didn't care for fish aud
thousands were thrown back into the
water with fish dinners loss to ho-
tel and restaurant keepers. Why? Oh
Just because there was plenty and II
was. cheap. wonder il THAI Sstts
the matter with all of us today? Do
we like expensive articles in both the
food and wearing apparel line? And
turn them down when they are CHEAP?
Just give US chance cheap once
more.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29
RUFF STUFF

Down in Pittsburgh the revenue
officers say that if the physicians de-
side that one pint of red likker is not
enough for flu patient they are not
going to stand in the way.
That ought to make the flu figures
Tor the Smoky City jump like sixty.
Wish there was some way equally
IS good to force the doctors 10 report
al the reportable diseases.
We might get some action by ap-
plying II mp here II there were.
AS matters stand 1t begins to look
as u the only thing that will straight
en- things out here is a flock OF fines
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29

The management Of the LaBelle Iron company. which
has big plants at Wheeling and steubenviie. is going
build feet of barges for the purpose of carrying
coal from the company's mines along the Monongahea
river to the plants to reduce the dependence of
the company upon rail transportation. There ought
be of this 1t would be good for the corpora
lions and for the country at large The railroads
the country ought not to be required to carry ton
freight of the class that coal falls into when it
carried by water Moreover the companies producing
coal ought to attention to the possibilities of
water transportation. This coal region would not be
half badly hit by the transportation collapse
If geared up to the river in the it ought
TO be. '---.--.---,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29

Samuel Gompers haa article in the current issue
of The Federaonis in which he condemns bolshevism
Completely finally and for all time" But that is not
news 1t has been known all along that Gompers was
against radicalism His whole record proves that The
crowd that started the steel strike and UP the
dtions in the United Mine Workers which brought
about the coal strike regarded Gompers old fogy
and conservative, and if their program had gone
through Gompers would have been dumped uneeremon-
iousy in spite of his lifetime of service In the interest
Of labor What the country would like to know now
is whether organized labor is controlled by the
leaders of the Gompers type is still the control Of
the radicals who took advantage Of the efforts Of
pers and his friends to help the world get back upon
peace basis to attempt to bring about political
luton in this country.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29
WINFIELD

Miss Mary Hall and Made Morley
were calling on Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra
Morgan Sunday afternoon.
Playford Grub and Mike Sattertield
were calling on D. G. Bakers Sunday
last.
Misses Ruby and Opal Hawkins
were calling on Harry Summers and
Basil Satterfje1d Sunday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clint Carpenter are here
TO attend the funeral of Mrs. William;
Hayhurst.
D. c. Baker was calling on H. F.
Summers Monday OF this week.
Miss Virgie Lake is staying with
her sister, Mrs. Dayton Grubb. at this
writing.
Miss Lola Baker AID Mamie Baker
who are working at the Midwest
Box factory. spent Saturday night and
Sunday at their homes here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29

In report submitted at the request of the senate
Secretary State Lansing says that result the
and through self effort the United States has
into position Of economic preponderance quite
comparable to that which Germany coveted and tried
bring about by force of That is say Ger
many not only wrecked its own hope of becoming a
great world leader but 1t set up second nation ahead
it 1t does detract in the least the irony
the situation to remember that this second superior
the United States. nation for which the Germans had
but thinly yelled contempt It rs dangerous to at
tempt to interfere with the Almighty's business.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29
Evening Chat
They Don't Buy EN-.

Spring suits are to cost one hun
dred dollars for the incest they tell
me and shops aren't worrying much
about not getting it either for they say
women will buy them when they find
they can't get them for less. I'M
lersand it is not the society woman
in the city. who is purchasing expeh-
sive clothes but wage earners' faml-
lies. The usually beautifully gowned
woman says II have enough clothes to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29
LAUREL POINT

T. L. Cole has purchased horse of
J. II. Jamtson to carry the mail on
Route No. 1.
oren Jones expects to move his
family to the Mclntlre mines soon
where he will be employed. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jones will be missed as they
zens.
Rev. A. NJ. Hammond has announced
January 80 as date for commencing
MS reYiva! services at this place.
Mrs o. Z. Henry and little son
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29

knit herself sweater and had II on
that day. All Join IN wishing her
many happy returns OF the day.
= Ray Henry has resigned his posi-
ton as salesman with the MorganfoNl
Grocery company and Is now workirS
IN the store at Hildebrand. a.
Miss Mabel Snider spent Saturda!
with friends at Hildebraad.
orman Shafer and family of NOR
gantown. spent the 25th with ?. q
Shafer and wife.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29

spent Sunday with Glen Henry and
vile. 81 &
]. L. Jamison and wife were guests
Of Charles Martin few, days ago.
Miss Mary Stevens nicely entertain
ed at dinner on January 2lst small
party in honor of her mother. Mrs. 8.
]. Stevens who reached her 10th mile
ston OF life on that date. Mrs. Stew
ems remains active for one of that
age despite the fact that she suffers
much from rheumatism. She had Just
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29

Republican National Chairman Hays last night an
nounced the names OF the men and women who have
agreed to accept places the committee policies
and platform, and glance through the list indicates
that of the most prominent leaders of the pro-
gressiye movement have returned to the Republican
fold. And with the shaping of party policy committed
to the of such committee 1t ought not be diff
cult keep them there. Every knows what unit
ed Republican party means in national election
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29
BETTER THAN
WRISKEY FOR
COLDS AND FLU

New Elixir, Called Aspiron-
al, Medicated With Latest
Scientific Remedies, Used
and Endorsed by Euro
pean and American Army
Surgeons to Cut Short a
Cold and Prevent Compli-
cations.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29
IT'S A RRoalEM1

THRRE HADIE - Scientists and
sou,e oShors who ere not sctsnA!sta
here are considering the problem O.
the barnyard chicken and the fer.
l3sa.Ai ra'sm. Recently raiSio .iAsFl
confiucated ny tho ahm;R in a still
raid was fed Terre Halte chickens.
Result: stewed chicken?
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get along with and / simply viii moi
pa; the price asked These are the
women who night very easily cause
prices to fall II others would Join m
refusing 10 buy. For merchants
couldn't continue to show suits at ex.
hoTbitant prices II there were no pur-
cha5ors. Not that merchants are al
together to blame. Personally be-
lleve 1t is the man directly behind the
merchant who Is responsible.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29

The only thing that proves is that
the Allies have not made their list
large enough.
In the interest of peace they should
have made a grab for most Of the
Prussian military crowd.
Then there would have been no
one left Interested in killing off the
poor fish who conSese the govern
ment Of the German republic.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29
Let's Join a Class.

Adorable hats in small shape are
selling as high as SIS for u bit OF plain
straw and little added. Very few
spring hats are on display IN the city
for less than 10. Perhaps we had
better all join a millinery class and
learn how TO make hats. Hats for
SIS are mighty adornless too. And
clerks tell you the price with a mos
alluring smile,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29
WELL, MR.. PALMER2

HE cost Of living is going up not down. Reports
of lower prices not bone out by statistics Of re-
tail food prices which are carefully collected and complied
BY the y. S. Department of Labor Statistics.
These prices are secured direct from retail dealers
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29

In the present century 1850 miners
strikes have occurred in Great Britain,
as compared with about 500 OF all 9TH
er trades combined.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29

Every Druggist in U. S. In
structed to Refund Price
While You Wait at Count
er If Relief Does Not
Come Within Two Min
utes.
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HEALTH LAWS.

iSl OUBTLESS when Dr.. L. N. Yost. health officer
for Marion county. told reporter for The West
Ngnan yesterday that the public could take its choice
between vaccination and smallpox he was merely putting
the matter that the lay mind and especially the lay
mind that is naturally prejudiced against incubation
could grasp the gravity Of the condition that exists in this
county right 1t is, however proper 10 say that If
Hatis his official view of the matter it completely out
Of step with both the letter of the law and the spirit of
al the more advanced health administration in this country
People may not take their choice about having or not
having smallpox. 1t contrary public policy for them
haye and the law all the states has been brought into
Inc with that thought If or woman could have
smallpox and that all there would be to it. perhaps it
Would be Knight to permit them to have choice between
VACCINATION and the disease But they cannot Smallpox
Hit gets out of hand terrible scourge. There was
tine in tins country when badly dreaded that in
the absence of control by health departments men mounted
guard with shot guns and communication between COM
rtties that had it and the outside world was cut off,
frequently to the great distress of those who were caught
inside the ring Guarantees of that character are linked
up with the early history of the old oil country in Penn
yama and the literature the disease full of instances
where smallpox swept through whole districts with the
Fuenee of the black death. Science provided method
By which the hazard of smallpox reduced to mini
mum and society, through the medium of the law making
bodies, put that method into general use Because it is
Necessary to the protection of the public it decided
That no man may say for himself whether he shall be
vacenaed not Instead it has been provided that when
the health authorities shall so decide any one may be vac
4nated. The Acts of 1915 of this state provide:
The state department of health is empow-
cred to establish and strictly maintain quar-
antine at such places it may deem proper
and may adopt rules and regulations to OBJ
struct and prevent the introduction or spread
of smallpox or other contagious infectious
diseases into within the state, and shall
have the, power ito enforce these regulations
by detention and arrest IL necessary
and may at its discretion take charge of any
ifinne and nfor
such regulations as it may prescribe
by e letter and the spirit of the health laws passed
this and subsequent sessions Of the West Virginia leg
isaprs that health officers and all practitioners of med
enc should be guided. They should realize that they
have great and solemn duty to the public to perform
safeguarding the common health and that the man who
suffers when they neglect this duty has moral claim upon
The state And some day such sufferers going to have
an enforceable legal claim. But even now health office
place for man who has et-George-do-it view Of
the administration of the health laws
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Z THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 90 1920.
THE AMERcAMs GREED.

bctepe Die United States of America as govern
uet people, by The people for the people, phosc
Just pops derived from The consent Of the governed
democracy in republic. a sovereign Ma
lion Of many sovereign States; perfect
Union. and nnseparable. established upon
~ those principles of freedom. equality, justice
and humanity for phch American patriots
sacrificed their Ines and fortunes therefore believe is
my duty 70 my country TO love it, support its Constit
ton;to obey It's ldws; 10 respect its flag and TO defend
L, against all enemies.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29
WINTER SUITS IL PRICE

special grouping of unusually good quality Suits
dve velour duoone and other desirable materials
Not great number to be but each bargain at
the existing low prices Probably please you among them
The Colorado statesman., 1920-08-14
(Advertisement)
'wIN WITH BLAKEMoRE," SLOGAN or FRIENDS.
Race Voters Are Urged Candidate Who Can VIM
Nominated.

With the slogan which hundreds of
f. Blakemore have chosen throughout
Attorney Blakemoes friends expect
the represented among the
elected the Twnyhird General
Assembly OF for County
advocating the election of Mr. Bakemore the eoored
the three candidates of the race
Republican County Assembly last
perhaps fitted because of his training In
professional also, that Attorney Blakemore
into personal contact
the and who doubtless may be per-
influence in getting white Republicans to
him
An analysis of the entire situation shows
people As there will only
elected large majority of the votes must
Attorney Blakemore's friends de-
position greater number of
well known of the
the of his large practice
friends the Influential men and
of the in the other race
Strength Monday.
this Mr. Blakemores friends point to the
Assembly last Monday
given of the other aspr-
making active candidacy for
supported by of the local
newspapers large been the field
candidate time but with all of
in this
paper, 167 This than 100
candidates and
Attorney Bakemore received
whatever and depended
solely strength he possessed citizen in the
community.
showing Blakemore in the assembly when
forth the part OF
designated has convinced many that
he coloed and woman to
be because of that fact they declare
that the strongest should be forward
The Colorado statesman., 1920-08-14
THE DENVER coLoRED CIVIC
ASSOCIATION.
commends Governor Shoup and Mayor
Bailey Upon Restoring Order Out OF
Chaos Caused by Street Car Strike.

At the regular monthly meeting OF
the Denver Colored Civic Association
on last Tuesday evening at their head
quarters quite a large and enthusiastic
attendance of the members was pres
ent and much important business was
transacted A dozen or more new
members were added to the organiza-
titm as result of the efficient ana
effective work of Mr.. ID. Wellington
Berry, manager of the Western Pun
licity Bureau, who is conducting
strenuous membership campaign Tor
the association.
After the completion of the regular
routine of business, the ASSOCIATION
took up the discussion of the street
car strike. After many able and well
chosen remarks by many of the mem
bers, a motion prevailed commencing
the governor and the mayor for thelr
stand taken in maintaining law anu
order during the strike. A committee
was appointed to convey the resoiu-
tions to the state and city executives
The Colorado statesman., 1920-08-14
PEOPLES PRESBYTERIAN

Sermon Topics: Sunday, Aug. Ia.
II 200 a. m.-"The Lost Vision
; 80 u. Indictments That Consti-
tute True Citizenship"
Tomorrow afternoon services will he
under the auspices of leading citizens
of Denver. Mrs. Clarence Holmes,
Messrs. George Gross, Charles Parsons
f. w. Perkins, L. II. Lightner, 7. n.
Price, G. w. BufOrd and Attorney r..
p. Blakemore will deliver five-minute
talks on "The Elements That Consti-
tute True Citizenship" The master
of ceremonies will be Mr.. John Hardy.
Soloist for the occasion being Miss
Mabel Cole. The choir of the church
will rended suitable choruses. This is
the second call for a Solemn Assembly
for the season, being an opportunity TO
wage an educational campaign for
true citizenship. 1t is hoped that every
citizen will be out to hear the treatise
The Colorado statesman., 1920-08-14

cities. They generally bring word
of greeting, and express themselves as
being glad that Il new building is'prom-
ised us in the near future. Ii is pleas
ant To have their greeting.
Croquet games have been very nu-
merous during the week. And while
it cannot he said that many really star
games have been played, many of
them have been of high and interest
ing character. \ pleasant feature of
the weeks games has been the playing
of many of the visitors now in the city,
some of them putting up really good
game The young boys, too, are play
ing well. The most of them know the
rules and different points of the game
quite as well as the Grown-ups. Last
Wednesday little HofOrd Irving, the
smallest player on the ground, chal-
lengcd King to game. The game was
played on the boys grounds, which are
rather rough, and King found himself
having 10 play hard to win out. He
WAS surprised at the knowledge and
dcxterity of the kid"
The Colorado statesman., 1920-08-14
CANON CITY NOTES.

Canon City branch, n. A. a. c. T.,
met August 9TH and presented the
charter to the body with an excellent
program, rs follows:
/. Song by the body, America
= Invocation by the chaplain, Mrs.
Mary Holiday.
3. Welcome address by the presi-
dent. II. j. Marsh.
T. SolO-Mrs. Catherine Bruton.
=. Piano Solo-AIiss Espanola Holt
day.
Is. Presentation of the charter. MIR.
A. J. Yarber made an excellent talk.
which was appreciated by all VINO were
present.
Miss Florence Devan furnished eN-
cellcnt music for the occasion.
The program was arranged ny MISS
Mamie Boyer and Mrs. Lee Bruton.
MAMIE BOYER.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-08-14
Y. N. C. A. NOTES.

Plans are being made and programs
are being outlined for the fall work
which will begin about the latter part
of September and the first of October.
These plans are, of course, somewhat
of a tentative nature, depending some
what upon conditions prevailing at the
time or those that may arise shortly
afterward and which at that time can
be foreseen. The Sunday afternoon
meetings will doubtless be held in Fern
Hall, as they were last year, an occa-
sional meeting being held outside in
some Church.
We have been favored during the
last week by the presence of many
of the numerous visitors who are in
the city. These come from different
states and sections of the country, the
majority coming from Texas, Arkan-
sas, Oklahoma, and some from the far
South. Among them come men who
are members of associations in other
The Colorado statesman., 1920-08-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
cAMMEL UNDERTAKING CO.

Walters-Andrew Walters, 81 years
of age, died mt a local hospital Aug.
4. 1920. Funeral notice later.
Hamilton Ruth Hamilton, 1S
months of age; the infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Hamilton, 2236
Arapahoe street Died Monday, Aug.
s. Z 100 p. IN. Funeral was held from
parlors Wednesday, Aug. IL, 200 p.
m. Interment Riverside.
Mendis-Ruth Mendis, infant daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mendis,
1858 Walnut, died Monday, Aug. g.
1920 Funeral notice later.