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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-03-11
lie COUNT. /. EI;s,Y
GEN ]. Z L, MAN

Sometimes banks get &C.
quainted with farmers by giving
good advice, or urging good
roads, or organizing calf clubs
among the boys. That last was
thewayof one whose story is told
III THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN
dated March 6. And we'd like to
get acquainted ithyou through
this Great National Farm
Weekly itself. We know that
THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-03-11

MT'.5s n
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doses OF -Draught."

oOoOc VI
Seventy years of successful use las
made Thedford's Black-Draught q
standard, household remedy. Every
member, of every family. at times.
need the help that Black Draught can
give in cleansing the system and re.
Heving the troubles that come from
constipation, indigestion. lazy liver.
ETC. You cannot keep well unless your
stomach, liver and bowels are in good
working order. Keep them that way.
Try Black-Draught 1t acts promptly,
gently and In a natural way. II you
feel sluggish, take q dose tonight
You will feel fresh tomorrow. Price
e5f- packsse-ons CO. dose
~ drugSistA f4r j. -
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RATS DIE

20 do mice, once they eat RAT-SNAP.
And they leave no oaor behind.
Don't take our word for try a
package. Cats and dogs won't touch
it. Rats pass up all foods TO get
RAT-SNAP. Three sizes.
Csc. size Il cak3 enought fer Pam
try, Kitchen or Cellar.
Soc. size e cakes) for Chicken
House, coops or small buildings
$1.oO size 6 cakes) enough for all
farm and out-buildings, storage
buildings, or factory buildings.
Sold and guaranteed by
GRANT GRAHAM,
GEO. B. SKIDMORE,
SCRIMGE0UR BROS.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-03-11
When Your Farm Stock Is Sick, Look
For Rats

Disease among farm animals don't
just happen. Rats are carriers of dan
gerous plagues-hog cholera, foot and
mouth disease and that terrible of all
rges-Bubonic plague. Farmers
should throw around premises RAT
SNAP. It's sure and safe" Three
sizes, 25c, SOC, $1.oo Sold and guar
anteed by
SCRIMGE0UR BROS,
GEO. b. SKIDMORE,
GRANT GRAHAM.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-03-11

Mr.. ]. A. White says, IF You Have
An Automobile, Keep Rat-Snap.
eff | knew about RAT-SNAP last
winter, would have saved $120. My
car was in the garage for few weeks
during bad weather; when | went to
take it out, found 5aat rats had eaten
great holes in t,go new tires Got
them later with RAT-SNAP." Three
sizes, 25c, soc, $10O. Sold and guar
anteed by
SCRIMGEOUR BROS,
GEO. B. SKIDMORE,
GRANT GRAHAM. +.
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DR.. J.E. GIBSON
Dentist
Office IN Postohce Building
]. B. YOUNG, d. o. s.
Graduate Optometrist

Over Heavier Brothers Store
Correction of Defects of Eyesight
and Eyestrain by Glasses"
.,n,s Phone 226-R
KILLS RATS
and mice-that's RAT-SNAP, the old
reliable rodent destroyer. Comes n
cakes-no mixing with other food.
Your money back if it fails.
Use. size Il cake) enought for Pan
try, Kitchen or Cellar.
soc. size e cakes) for Chicken
House, coops or small buildings.
S1.00 size 6 cakes) enough for an
farm and out-buildings, storage
buildings, or factory buildings.
Sold and guaranteed by
.sst GRANT GRAHAM,
GEO. B. SKIDMORE,
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No District No 5
REPORT CONDITION OF THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK AT
BELINGToN. IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FEBRUARY, % 1920

discounts including rediounts ........ sa2lssl
overdrafts, 1883
Y.
Deposited circulation ~ bonds value, 100000
Securities, other U bonds including stocSs
stocks Da other than Federal Reserve Bank stock 10000
Of Federal Reserve Bank $50 subscription 100000
Value Of banking house, owned and unncsmbd 100000
52695o
Lawful reserve with Federal Reserve Bank .... 22ss34o
Net from banks bankers and companies
N the INIT pnnsd q states Ite sa,a 0SSs
checks on banks ocatedoutsdeofciy reporting
bank other cash items 55o2
Redemption fund with U Treasurer and due from U s
Interests earned but not Notes
and Bills Receivable not past due $4,000
Total 52sos545
LIABILITIES
100000
Surplus 100000
Less current expenses interest and taxes paid ss4so 544sss
Interest and discount collected credited advance of
maturity and not earned-tapproxmate) .,..,.. 22s467
Circulating outstanding 100000
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Net amounts due to banks bankers and companies
the United States and foreign countries 1898
Cashiers checks bank ding 1929
Demand deposits (other bankd deposits, subject to
Reserve deposits payable within 80 days)s
2o30237
Certificates deposit than (other
p fGT mooney snn nGdr0wed s4 ZOO
Total Of demand deposits totherthanbank deposits)
Time deposits subject to Reserve payable after 80 days. or
subject to 80 days notice and postal savings)
Certificates of deposit oh than for borrowed 79oo25
Total Of time deposits subject to Reserve " 2ii5sol
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA COUNTY OF BARBOUR, ss
Cashier the
PORTER L. LovETT Cashier.
Correct Attest:
Z H. A. MoNAHAN,
J.. A. vIQUEsNEY
Subscribed before this 9Th
Ny commission expires March a. 1928
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Charter No. e619

No Reserve No
REPORT or CONDITION or THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Ar
BELINGTON IN THE STATE or WEST VIRGINIA AT THE
BUSINESS ON FEBRUARY,
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE MERCHANTS AND MINERS
BANK. JUNIOR. WEST VIRGINIA
AZ CLOSE OF BUSINESS
FEB. %. 1920
RESOURCES.

RFS0JrR CES
~ 90 orr or
ns 80 - r - : ''i' ~ rs- 90
1r-s4ss go, 81 ~
-, -. 80 ~
~ 49, - 49, . o,9 %
cborl.s srd ,7ssb Tton,s 55s go
Lawful Money in Bank lOS4.O3
Expenses Paid . 646.40
TOTAL ............ $l03,547.14
LIABILITIES.
r,o,,;+.l c.oa1. ,,aia !, Ok ooo M
Snr,,l,,s E,,nJ a5o 90
TTndiyiasa p,.ost 1o7 -
Dua II Ranks A5o a.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-03-11

There is more Catarrh in this section
Of the country than all other diseases
put together. and for years it was sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing
to cure with local treatment. pronounced
it incurable. Catarrh is local disease.
greatly influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine. manufactured by F J. Cheney &
remedy, is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
of the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward is offered for any case that HanS
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send ~
circulars and testimonials. @8s&3
#. J.. CHENEY 6 CO, Toledo. ohio,s :;
Sold by Druggists. &c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-24
FLATBUSH-BROOKLYN

$1,000 DOWN buys splendid eroom
modern house. brick stucco; half hour
from ~ z; block from Brighton subway
staten; wonderful Investment; easy terms
74o Worth Ae'
New-York tribune., 1920-10-24
BAYSIDE
ROCKVILLE CENTRE

sACRIFICE-l3 beautiful homes and
pung allows all modern Improvement; 6
minutes from Long Beach. . minutes from
station Price Sc 500 to sio5O0 Reason
aoie terms SOUTH SHORE ESTATES
Rockville Centre. l.. l. '
New-York tribune., 1920-10-24
BOCOTA

Twenty-six houses-ten completed and oman
for inspection; $3.50 to SlO.5O0-Metro-
,oans make 1t possible to sell on easy terms
Every Improvement, convenience and protec-
ton. Low Communication. Write. phone or
call. GEORGE Is. HITCuCOCk. INC
Tel Hackensack q ONCE opposite West
Shore r. r station, Bogota. n j. Other
routes New York. Susquehanna & Western
r. h. from Erie r. r. station, Jersey CIV
to Bogota, n. j.. 130th Street and trolley
20 Boeota Cilm Avenue stop
New-York tribune., 1920-10-24
MALVERNE
QUEENS GARDENS

ss;i " NJ Ray S15o per mo. rent when IT i. pos
at' ntpte % own one or these beautlful Colonial
ot ages AZ an expense Of $50 Easiest
wins, SeiL.s Jererso1 ave. Queens Village
Write Egelhof & Mansfield. Inc. 643 eth
Ave. Astoria -"
New-York tribune., 1920-10-24
SPRINGFIELD

MAKE MONEY WITH SCHABrHoRr.
Buy Springfield. Queens County. New YORK
CITY. lots for $3.50 to $3.50 each
w. Fl. SCHABEHORN,
Opposite station. Phone Springfield 1a11
New-York tribune., 1920-10-24
MORRISTOWN. N. 7
MADISON, n. ]. ,T%.s's' J. s..m .u,,s Possession
NEW JERSEY REAL ESTATE

sores , OF i2nd' bath. heat, barn. chicken house
a,nan em .Io appie orchard. all kinds other fruit
Sl2oo0. SEVERAL other deslrable baTsai,'n
Jos Y NeatinF. Real Estate Broker. Madison.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-24
LYNBROOK

COMPLETE HOME. ready for occupancy
rooms bath. steam heat, all improye
Wcnts: elegantly decorated: srre.r.
shades: 50Sl2a; minutes station. s1a 5na
thompson. Atlantic Av. Phone sss Lynb'k
New-York tribune., 1920-10-24
FALL FARM BARGAINS
FREE LIST, JUST OUT

$4,000 buys 225 acre stocked fruit, poul-
try and truck farm, near Atlantic city; rs
acres woodland, meadow pasture for 100
nicely shaded S-room house, . barns 2
p9ultry houses. corncrb, pig sty, etc
quick buyer gets horse SO hens wagon All
farm machinery. crops etc, at low pI.ica
part cash. Fully described in bargain list
Just out. ALSO NEAR PHlLA.. dairy
farm. with cows. horses pigs, flock
poultry, farm wagons machinery. crons
harvested; 10 acres fertile land brook
watered pasture; good o-room house, large
barn, poultry house, incubator cellar pic
sly etc only $1,000 for all part CASH
These and many other fully stocked farms
at bargain prices fully described in Fau
bargain list, lust out. copy free. NEW
Jersey FARM AGENCY, 92l-IA Real
Estate Trust Bldg, Philadelphia, Pa
New-York tribune., 1920-10-24
FREEPORT

ATTRACTIVE OFFER room, bath
pilpeiess heater electricity, gas convenient
parg ans from $500 to $40 600 VIM n
IAN Ness north of sta. Tel. Preeport es5 p
New-York tribune., 1920-10-24
BABYLON
FOR SAFE

HOCeES with all modern improvements
Teady Tor Immediate occupancy Commut
Terms to suit ~ p"a'u
epJohn 4 DeKay. Phone Is Babylon.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-24
DOUGLAS MANOR

THE IDEAL suburban homo on North
shore; 20 minutes Penn. Station: SONS
bargains in houses and plots
j. HART WEIGH
Douglaston. Phone Baysfde G,1
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-20

ould still be sccn WINS = scarcely notice.
able lump which looked like nothing more
than healed over branch stub, says a
writer in The American Forestry Maga-
zine A few wceks ago tho tree was folled
and tho wood manufactured into barrel
stavc- Tho scrocch of the saw which
happened to graxc tho edge Of the glass
called attention 10 this unusual fossil.
On splitting open the stove bolt tho
story became clear in it's details. Tho
CLEARLY defined annual rings of tho rapid
ly growing trso forms An unimpcachable
historical record Nrhe wood Of the insulA-
tor bracket is still in good condition, and
tho oak OF which il was made received ap
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-20
INSULATOR IN TREE.

Thirty six years ago a telegraph bracket
and insulator WAS nailed to n Douglas
fir tree near Avcata, Cal. A few years
lstcr . falling branch badly damaged il
and The wirc which il had becn supporting
wAs removed The trcc WAS growing
thriftily, adding every summer To it's
diameter anew layer Of woody material and
this growth gradually pushed out around
the bracket on all sides, leaving IL buried
in the tree trunk.
At tho end of twonty-six yoars the tip
Of tho glass insulator finally disappeared
from view and the only trace of IL that
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-20
A HAPPY CHARACTER

Hox bspp IN ha bor n snd taught
That ssryesh not another slil,
Whose avmor ls his honest thought
And simple truth bis utmost -tih.
w hos~ passions not his masters are.
Whose souf 10 stiii prepared for desth
United into the world br care
or public fsrns or private breath
Wbo enyi~s none that rhsore hr'h fsissi
Nor si~s hath ever undefsbroJi
How deepest wounds are siysn ~ prats-
eor rules ~ state. hut rules ~ ss,<sd.
This man IL fre->i from ssrslle hsnds.
OF bop< ~ riss. or fssf 20 fail
f>,rd of himself tbouHh not - lsr1s
And having nothing. yet nath Az ~
Sir Henry NOfton ihDl
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-20

Senator PoindoSAsr, it il charged by
ono Of his colleagues, framed matters
TO the end that his measure would he
adopted without debate and whom NIL
its enemies were "aslecp at the switch"
He has, however, succeeded in nrousln5
a tremendous body of opposition. The
farm leaders are especially hostile IN a
measure such A would make an attempt
to collectively bargain felony.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-20

unintentional prcssrvatiye treatment HAY
ing boan thoroughly irnprsgnAtei With the
resin OF tho surrounding FIR. Tho int>rcst-
ing specimen went to the wood collection
Of tho forestry division Of the University
of California
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-20
SENATOR WOLCOTT To
URGE RECONSIDERATION
Does Not Like Way in Which
Poindexter's ti-Strike Bill
Was Passed.
Special Dispatch From Every Bvenina's
CorrespOndent.

Spec9al DepoSch From Every BventnNS
Correspondent.
Washington, Dec. 20.-Senator Wolcott
of Delaware, prominent member of
the interstate and foreign commerce
committee, said today he had been un-
able to find any record of report to the
Senate of the Poindextcr Antistrike bill.
The BILL he said, if reported at all, must
have been presented without the know
ledge of members of the committee known
10 be unfriendly to it. The measure was
adopted last Wednesday without a roll
call. and when not more than four MEM
hers of the Senate were in their seats.
II opposed the bill in committee as
| did the anti-strike feature of the Esoh-
Cunmins measure" said Senator Vol
cott." / have been looking for evidence
TO support the assumption that il was
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-20
WHAT COUNTS.

II isn's the hand Fate deals ron
That counts In the gAne of Life
MayhAp horn 70 povevty,
To sorrow. And toll, and strife.
or mAyhap born 10 lusury.
And pot tod ~ bat the bond
IL isn't ths hand Fate deats you.
It's the way you play your hand.
Edith MCKAY.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-20
PHONE PROFITS TAKE JUMP.
Increase S3,02A,l7s TO $7.525 ,s13 Total
in September.

Washington, Dec. 19.-The sixty-five
major telephone companies of the United
States operated nt a profit of 81 ,525, ,9l3
during September, an increase OF -, or, :
17e over the corresponding month OF 1919
The income of tho companies for Sep
tembcr amounted to Sal ,736, 6,62l, while
the operating expenses amounted TO
$3I 600, 1857.
For the nine months ending with Sep
tember the tot,l revenue Of the oompa-
nies amounted to &359, 9,287,2l7 and the
expenses. amounted to S27d, ,9SS, ,93e.
Winter Begins Tomorrow.
Winter officially begins at lo.17 O'Clock
tomorrow night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-20

reported in due form, but SO far have
found nothing in the record to support
such claim. Il may be the bill was ro-
ported, but Il 20, do not know when or
undcr what circumstances.
Other members of the oommittce de-
clare they arc equally unable TO find owl
dcncc that the measure WAS reported by
the committee. They declare il tho bill
had been duly reported they are in total
ignorance of the fact. They regard the
procedure "a at least peculiar and express
themselves ~ amazed at tho apparent
secrecy and mystery which yeiled the
proceedings. Senatorial courtesy pre-
cludes them from openly criticising any
of their colleagues on the committee.
but it is not at all unlikely that the matter
will be fully aired in open session. :
WILL VOTE TO RECONSIDER.
al shall certainly vote for tho motion
to reconsider the bill. continued Senator
VOL oft +" whether one favors the mes-
sure or not is not the question now at
issue. A bill of such vsst Importance to
so many hundreds of thousands Of our
citizens, should not b permitted 10 60
through the Senate until it has been
fully debated l would make the same
criticism had the bill been rejected after
the manner in which the Senate approved
n -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-20

EliSil-SI d(lS NIlOil, ADMINISTER,
Velvet. Body Brussels and Tap
eStry Rugs. also the Wool Fibre
and Colonial Rag Rugs.
They are sahown in the different
designs from 27x54 inches to oxl2
feet. and all are reduced 20 per
cent from our regular fair prices.
A special 27xS4-inch Administer
Rug in very good quality.S4 each.
japanese Mating Rugs, reg
ular 9x12 feet size, good patterns
Regular price $50. now S5.75
I.lnoleums-ArmStrong. Nairn's
& Co, in the printed and inlaid
qualities. S1.50, S1.6O, SITS,
SIPS, $3.50, SITS and S3.25
square yard. less 20 per cent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-20
The Drapery Department

Elegant and varied selections be made IN this de
partmen for gift giving The range of choice so large that
it is impossible to enumerate detail There's fine white.
grey and plaid Blankets that sold for $500 S1050 S150
$500 $500 $1,000 o18OO $1,000 and SIS 90 pair
priced $6.4O, $s4O, $3.50, $500 $1040, $12s0 s144o,
$500 and $1,000 per pair.
Wool and Cotton Comforts that sold in range OF prices
from s4.75 TO $4,000 each 20 per cent less.
Lace Curtains in Irish Points, Cuny. Marie Antoinete,
Scrims Voe and fancy American nets white ivory and
from 81. so to $2sO0 pair Now 20 per cent less
Portieres few pairs of heavy doublefaced velour Por
teres very fine quality that sold for SIS 90 now S44
Wood silk, chenille tapestry and sunast Portleres in
range of prices from S175 to $32 90 pair Less 20 per cent
Bed Spreads in Marseies and honey combs. $500,
$375, $3.50 to $1,000 each. Less 20 per cent
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-29
SUNDAY CLOSING.
Ministers Defer Further Action Unit
Conference Can be Held.

According to Rev. w. r. Habbart. pas
tor II Harrison Street NJ = Church, M
definite action has yet been taken Nv the
specihl committee appointed by the
nefhodist Episcopal Ministerial AsaO-
citation ~ enforce the Sunday closing lAv
in Wilmington Although meeting II
tho committee bns been held, hctiDn on
the program will be delayed until a oOn-
ference Of the Ministerial Association of
the city he's considered the matter Such
a meeting will be held soon
Although committee from tbe Minis
ferial Association in Wilmington may be
sent 10 the national convention winch
will be held in Washington IN the interest
of obtaining Sabbath legislation from
Congress and State legislatures, the recen'
local action IL entirely independent ~ this
national move, according 70 ,Dr Iishbar'
The members ~ the special committee
are Dn Habbart. Rev Robert Watt, -
-, superintendent of Wilmington district
II the Methodist Conference, and Rev
nssistant pastor of - Paul. u r
Church.
II is the desire n the committee m
closc candy. tobacco and sinilnr stOTes
which nre open on Sunday Arrests u
g,ich ahopkeepers however, are not -
vet contemplated
Announcement shows thai bills pro
vidng for strict Observance of the Sab
bath will be introduced AZ the next sos
ai0ns of more than 20 State legislature,
and that the lords Day Alliance IS firm
lng an organization ~ stand behind 'hF
measures. The General Assembly ~
Delaware nj Dover this fall viii probably
have certain bills providing for yar,pns
Sabbath restrictions
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-29
AMERICAN WOMEN SHOCK
MEN FROM HAREM LANDS
Says Half-Dresscd Orentals
Would Create No Stir in
United States.

Washington. Nov. 20 american
women, particularly thosn III Washing
ton, dress far more immodestly than the
half-clad bejewcled women Of the east
ern harom, according To the Rev. A. II.
Williams of the Rangoon, India, who IL
Visiting at the home of Mrs. Carolyn
Notaw, sister Of President elect Hard
ing, in an interview here today.
Mr. Williams ia native Fast Indian,
and was converted To Christianity four
teen years ago, when Mrs Votaw and
her husband were missionaries in that
country.
III the inmates of harem were 20
appear III L street. said Mr. Williams,
'it would cause no perceptible stir. be
cause they are already outdone by the
Washington women who frequent that
thoroughfarc
In the far east dccollctc is reserved
for the harem, but in Washington II is
the habit Of the streets Indeed, the rings.
after the manner Of tho harcm, scant
clothes. fancy high heels and earrings
seem 10 he the ideal Of the American
woman in dress.
II can imagine how admirinply Turk
ish shcik would gare on the promenade Of
fancilv dressed women in + street Women
should he more modest | must confess
nm a little shocked Mt the prevailing
fashions of English and American women.
Tho women of purmah have solved
the dress problem In fact throughout
lndin both SEXES wear pajumRs Some
still wear the Sari costume which ~ 81
shcct-lke garment that rs wound around
the body.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-29
MILK PRODUCERS MEET.
Production Association Wants Reduction
Split on Fifty-Fifty Basis.

Tho reduction in the price Of milk was
discussed AZ meeting of the Milk Pro
duccrs Protective Association, in the
Court House. on SATURDAY. afternoon II
was dccidcd 20 hold another meeting
next Saturday, definite action beng dc
fcrrrd until that time The following res
olution Was passed unanimously,
Whereas. The milk dealers have an
nounccd through the daily papers Of
Wilmington that the retail price Of milk
Will hc reduced two cents quart and
demand that the producer reduce whole
sale price two cents also
Resolved. that il ls the sentiment Of
tho Mlik Producers Protective AsSocla-
tion that the dealcrs shoud hc wiling
% meet the rrtai cut ~ reduction Of
only ono cent III tho wholesale price and
not put the full burden On the producer
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-29
South Side Claims Victory.

A football team supposed 10 hc South
Side-Edcn defeated keystone Saturday
afternoon ~ Second and du pont by the
score of 6to0 Five Chesrook men PLAYED
With tho South Side-Eden eleven An
caicial II the Chcsrook Club later stated
that TIE Chcsrook mon who played with
South Side Eden against keystone did So
without tho sanction al the Chcsrook
management. The action Of the players
s regretted rs the Chcsrook officials and
the affair will be taken UP AZ 2 meeting
tomorrow evening