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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-16
F4NCIES or A CHILD.

s(sfFiILDERN arc naturally imaginative. Ehe
" fancies of child are many and varied and serve
a pioper role in the intellectual and emotional develop
rndrit
Unfortunately the fancics may assume an improper
trend fraughl with serious consequences. his fact IS
brought out when It is recalled that children rule
not harbor resentment but naturally attempt to set
de their quarrels by argument.
On the other hand. number of children do harbor
esehmen when their power Of selassertion has been
it1ted through following the lines Of least resistance
The settlement Of childish disputes and discords in
stead Of meeting them frankly and squarely
The children of this type given to so called day
Streams and reflections over supposed wrongs. They
weave fances about supposlious injuries which give
i Species Of satisfaction and contentmcnt
These fancies, unless properly directed. ultimately
beeSme fixed habits of thought which make for poor
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-16

Coming from Cleveland to Fair
I mont following the general meet
ing Of coal operators OF the country
held on October &c Thomas w. AT
nette waxed very enthusiastic re-
garGiiug the Democratic chances IN
the election and predicted, rather
impertineutly. that Cox would
sweep the country George T. Bell
executive vice president of the
Northern West Virginia Coal As
sociation. was inclined to differ
10 the extent OF 5000 The propo
sition OF Mr.. Bell was eagerly &C
cepted by Mr.. Annette. The other
day Mr.. Bell sent Mr. Annette bill
for $500, making 1t read Thomas
w. Annette. debtor, to George T
Bell, expert political proGnosttca
tor TO error in judgment 5000" Tom
sent the check but wrote on tho
hill;
You are no expert prog-whai
ever II is. Any, yellow dog on Tho
Republican ticket would hayt
won"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-16
SOUTH DAKOTA IS
COAL OPERATOR
State Owned Ignite Mine
Is Turning Out 200
Tons a Day

LAMMoN. S. D., Nov. 10 = The
Claremout coal mine, owned by the
state OF South Dakota, is now ship
ping two hundred tons daily. The
product is Of the quality known as
blue Ignite
Tho CIaremont mine was pur-
chased last summer to insure state
institutions against coal shortages.
Fuel is furnished to the state nor
NAL school at Speardsh, the peni-
Tertiary at Sioux Falls, the school
for blind, at Gary. the school for
deaf. at Sioux Falls, the soldiers
home at Hot Springs, and other
state institutions. Individuals may
purchase coal at the mine.
The mine Is located at Haynes,
in. D., just over the line from Lam
mon.
The original owners began the
grading for spur railroad from the
mine to Lammon. The state Of
South Dakota Is now building this
railroad. 1t is estimated that when
the line is finished the mines out
put can be trippIed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-16
CHRISTMAS ADVERTISING.

HE. advertising columns of The West Vrginan
will be more interesting reading from now on
than at any other period OF the year. Following an
nua custom the advertisements Of progressive air
mont merchants now contain important news about
price reduction, due to the advance of the cold
weather season and gradually diminishing Fall and
Winter stocks This year. however, an additional
feature which has brought about the lowering retail
prices is the general prcebreak wholesale markets.
Fairmont stores are in line with the times and in many
cases offer their excellent grades Of merchandise on
the basis Of this lowered wholesale cost Their adj
versements right now are filed with about such
offerings.
After Thanksgiving Day ones thoughts turn toward
Christmas and gft-giving Local stores usually wait
until Thanksgiving has passed and then begin heir
advertisements about Christmas merchandise. and tic
wise shopper will save lot Of time and inconvenience
By reading them closely each day.
Christmas is six weeks off, to be sure. but to the
clerks IN the stores those six weeks would like
many months il every shopper IN Fairmon delayed
purchasing gifts until the very last few days 50 II
viii pay both shoppers and those who serve them from
behind the store counters to keep touch with news
paper advertisements from This time
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-16
Bits OF State History.
gy E. E. MEREDITH

Tho children Of the early days II
Northern West Virginia, when In
dams were the greatest source OF
alarm, were taught to keep quiet
when the word Indian" was said
and the lesson was so well in
stilled in the little ones that there
would not be a wnimper after this
warning, It was the custom OF the
families to gather at the forts when
there was an alarm Of the approach
Of Indians, and oftentimes little
children could be awakened in the
middle Of the night and quieted at
once By this word Of warning.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-16

But although the Red army has succeeded in
running Wrangel and the French high commission
out of Russia ii has not greatly strengthened the
position Of the Soviet government. Winter with
illtmitable achievements is closing in on Moscow
and what promises 10 be Tie last phase OF the great
Russian travail viii have TO produce its own Dante
or Shakespeare the full history OF 1t will have to
90 unwritten. Fortunate the people who live in
America
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-16

For what reason:" asked the
astontshed judge.
Because. your honor" said
Ben. without smile, Il always
get the Saturday Evening Post on
Thursday.
biscla!mins any responsibility
for the Posts anaCk=onism, the
judge smilingly insisted on u trial
on the day appointed and the incl
dent was forgotten by the attorney
until recalled by the oldtimer yes
terday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-16

The car supply in the western Pennsylvania coal
Aeld fell off this and coal prices first hardened
and then began to mount again. Not only the guam
tty but the price of coal depends pom the amount
of transportation that is available. II the hEsy
rcrormers who are bent upon reducing the cost Of
coal would keep their minds fixed upon that
point we might get some real Improvement in the
very unsatisfactory fuel situation of the country
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-16

ASK Ben Rosenbloom why he
doesn't want the county court TO
count any ballots on Thursday,
advised cut-up yesterday as the
congressman-elect came into the
court house 10 attend the recount
of ballots. The suggestion came
from one who knows Ohio county
like u book.
Ben was asked and grinned.
Hadn't thought of it for years.
he said. and told the story.
Fifteen years ago, when admit
ted TO the bar, the next congress
man from the First district had no
difficulty In keeping out of the
limelIght. In fact. clients were
mighty scarce. and the young at
torney spent a lot of time in read
Ing.
One fine day, however, he was
appointed as counsel 10 defend an
impecunlous prisoner at the bar of
the criminal court. Judge Jordan
set the case for the following
Thursday,
''If the court please" said Ben,
Thursday will be bad day for
me-"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-16

Of the fragrance OF Turkish cigar
cites there was the pungent odor OF
that old standby Of the proletnrtat
Five Brothers. And instead OF
the thick soft carpet that deadened
all sound OF footballs, the game
was played in a COW shed.
Ten men were engaged in play.
making two games, twenty-five
cent jackpots. There was probably
SIS In the TWO pots on the impro-
vised table.
Suddenly a squad OF police hove
in sight and collected SO forfeit
from each OF the players, for his
appearance in police court the next
morning, or, In the vernacular. the
city's kitty was fed TO the tune
Of $50. for none OF the men APP
peared at roll call.
Query: If the aforesaid kitty"
was ahead $50 on two $3.50 pots,
10 what extent was the vorncity Of
her catrhip nssuaged by the
$4,000 pot? Or, let us put the
question alphabetically. letting \
represent the unknown quantity
and the following formula cries
out for solution:
x: 1900 :: SO 3.
A big red apple will be given to
any high school boy who figures
out the problem. showing how
much the city treasury was enrich
ed by the big game.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-16

The collapse OF the WranEcl effort to wipe our me
Lenine government in Russia seems 10 have heen
quite as complete as that which fell 10 the lot OF
other ambitious leaders but thanks to the fact that
the final episode occurred at 4 point where outside
id tor the defeated and their adhcrents was quickly
available il was much less horrible II probably is
good thing for the peace of mind OF the world that
it never will know all that happened when the end
came for the movements conducted by Admiral kol-
chalk General Ben!kin and Others
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-16

There are only between 1900 and
5000 sheep OF mixed breeds In va
pan.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-16

A record irou-ore shipment 90
Gently unloaded at Cleveland, q.
weighed 1851 short tolls.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-16

Up to April /, 1920. 2,O23, 900
Of the 2,7S,S00 persons driven
from their homes In France by the
war have returned
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-20
ToGet Strong and
Put on Flesh

People who have tried & say that one
OF the quickest and surcst ways In which
those who are weak, thin. nervous and run
down cdn grow strong and put on pounds
ot solid stay there flesh, Is 20 take
fve.graln tablet 81 Bt,od-Ir Phosphate
wiin each meal. This /, doubtless due T..
the well Auuwn ftrt that blood lr..
uus energy ami at the same time sun
IlteH the IRON necessary 90 make riDh. red
str"nEth building blood ~ you are weak
thin, nervous. or are lacking In tho old
tim" viEur. endurance and optimism. go %
j. T.. tetWan or any other good drugEIst
ana get enough Hood Iron Phosphate u
last thr"c weeks and take as directed.
" a. the end OF three weeks YOU don't
feel ono hundred per cent better Ard
Your munCy back Tor tho asking FAIR
ian-t ~ nntler tTN n tnlnN Al.t
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-20
KRAMER INVITES
ALL MISS0URIANS
Are You From Missouri?'
Will BE Evangelists
Topic Tonight
RELIGION TOO SHALLOW
Says Curch Members Do Not
Go Deep Enough; Says 1t
Takes Courage to DO Right

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,sL,I ..,,, ,..,.. 3D.. ,uii,r,.
G,u,t g,.,, Ni....,,ri and .n,r,I,. .Hrt
m ,I u,... ,1. auditorium.
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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-20
TO SYNODICAL MEETING


Seven women from ,hc First Pres
bytorian church left yesterday to at
tend tho twenty-cighth annuh
meeting Of the womous sSnodichl
society Of oklahoma fur homo ana
lurrign missions 10 boz IN session AZ
n Reno October ig 90 and q. Mrh'
W r. Hcndrcn of this city. SYNOD
teal president, viii he iu charge;
Local delegates acr' the follow
ing. Mis-, Florence y llAnSon'
pastors assistant of th, First PrtS e
bytcriau church, Misc Alice string
field. teacher and au OFFICER IN
the womoua synodiru society; Mrs.
Harry Gardener aud Mis- william
Harrison. from the Hattie Grayhill
Missionary s9sis,y Mr. ..i,t, Harry ,,., Jen, ?.
the E,thnuy guild; Mrs. Charles
Mccormick. from the QuNnn Esther
guild Mrs. walter Du2lcr now Wis
iung ia oklahoma Citv viii attend
the meeting as th. second repre-
sentative Of Queen Esther guild.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-20
To Continue Bible s,udy

Students In the Bible stud. .,...
held by NJ. NJ. Fakes OF tho city dine.
ing the standard training school ..r.
Quoted at Boston avenue church lac,
week have voted to continue thg-
studies They will meet az .so
o'clock each Friday afternoon. ut.,
Mrs. u. c. shelton as loadrr s-.
will study In detail the spht,..'
which from lack OF time wcr, f.....
ed in a general manner during .e
school.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-20
Tulsa Torn cub Best,
Writes Former THlsaR

There are no business womcr %
ciubg on the Pacific coast 90 equal
tho Tulsa Town club I'm energy and
"aliveucss. Mrs u A. clark for
rnerly president Of the 100 brgaul-
zation, writes from Seattle, Wash
inton. Mrs. clark and Miss Lone %
Ia Bccts head Of the hdvcrtisiu1 dee
partment of The Hunt company She
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-20

Twenty young high school girls
iu the Bluebird Sunday school class
ofethe First Christian church were
entertained AZ dinner Tuesday even
in~ In tho Y. w. c. A. by their
teacher, Miss Mabel Sones, senior
secretary OF the girls work depart
UleUt
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-20

was married during the summer
and has since visited number OF
Tho largest cities on the coast.
Wherever possible, she made in
ouirv and visited business women's
clubs
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-20
Mrn's IImh In NIrrt

The Trinity Mems club will hold
its second dinner and meeting at
$3.50 o'clock Thursday evening In the
church, Judge Preston G. West
Will be the speaker and the dinner
Will be served by ladies Of unit No
y. with Mrs. f.. ID. knight "a chair
man All mon of the parish and
their friends are invited to attend
the meeting and to join the club.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-20

Robert A. McBirney.
Funeral Director Phone 46s-lot-
9l34. 92l South Main.--Advt.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-20
FOR SALE BY

Belview Pharmacy, Ills East Fifteenth St.
Brms Drug Store 1903 South Main ST.
Plymouth Drug Co., 20 West Third St.
J. Leon Catron, $40 West Park Ave.
Quality Drug Store j. W. Russell Prop Sand Springs Okla
,Caraway Drug Store West Tulsa, Okla.
Red Fork Drug Store, Red Fork Okla.
Verne Drug Store. Verne Okla
And Every Town By The Leading Druggists
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-01-02
CITY HAD \. C.L.
TROUBLE IN 1865
Max Nordhaus Quotes
Prices From Old
Ledger

MaN Northaus. general
Of the Charles HELD company. gave
the vocational address at ,odny's
meeting OF The Albuquerque Rotary
club. presenting a brief outline OF
tho history and growth OF the big
Wholesale concern. He began with
It's founding at Taos in is66 by Chas.
nfeid and offered for the inspection
OF mombors che oompnny's ledger A.
opened In 1855. In tnu ledger. dis
colored by time but perfectly proserv.
ed and logible, butter Is quoted at g.
ne pound. u other necessities ut
similarly high costs, Indicating. AZ
Mr.. Nurdhaus pointed out. that to-
days H. e. /. menac has nothing on
price conditions Ia New Mexico Ia
1895.
The only quotation In the ledger
considered cheap as compared with
today's prices, was found by inter-
ested members In an entry OF one
barrel OF whiskey nt $3.50. Eager In
quiry disclosed h fact that ncithcr
the price nor the article could be-
duplicated today.
Mr.. Nordhaus gave data on the
growth OF the Ilfeid company aud
incidents connected with the develop
ment % the hustncHs that are OF great
historic Interest and value and tho
paper proved one OF the most inter.
estinE the Rotary club Inns heard.
President n. $. Rosonwald read q
communication from Miss Ethel
Hickey. manager Of the Community
theater. outlining the plans and PUG,
poses Of that organization and iu.
Wiling the cooperation OF Rotarlans
Or. David Ross Boyd urged Rotnrnns
Co support D Community thcntcr
both for It's cultural and entertain
mcnt value and as encouragement
and cooperation for the university.
Rev. Mr. NoiglerH rector OF 81.
Johns Episcopal church. spoke brief
~ on hospitality and tho need Alhu-
Querquc has for Increased equipment
for caring for visitors and health.
seekers. tie urged the erection OF q
community hospital and lodging
house us an Immediate means to re-
licye q serious housing situation.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-01-02
Church to Observe
The Week of Prayer

Tho I%nterchurch World Movcmen,
and tho Federal Council Of tho
Churesas OF Christ In America are co.
operating this veal in a general theme
Of An Awakened church" for the
uhGcryance OF thV Week of Prayer.
January 4-il The First Methodist
church Is going 10 follow the suggest
ed program ia the following manner:
Carl e.. MaFoe OF Tulsa. Okla.
apeuks sunday morning az n "a. m. on
AN Awakened Church from Il Law
mans Standpoint" The pastor spoaka
at 1880 y. M. on The strength OF the
church" Monday evening Miss Grace
Packer gives an address on The
Church Awakened by Self ENamlnh-
ton" Tuesday evening Mrs. b. A.
Portnrhcld speaks on '-fhc Vision ~
the Worlds Need" Attorney J. ID.
Garcia gives a talk Wednesday even
ing on The New Cali Tor Coopom-
ton" Thursday night =. a. Kay leads
on the subject, "A Revival Of Family
Religion" and Thomas Calkins, "A uni-
trraity ftudrn'. speaks Friday night
The Cali for Workers"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-01-02
JONES OIL LEASING
AMENDMENT STANDS
Congressman Hernandez
Wires 1t VIII Not Be
Eliminated

That the jones' nfnnrdment 20 IN
senate 81 laathsr hln. % vital interest
10 hundreds ~ holders o. placer oil
locations IN New Mexico. - not q sub
1tct Or controversy N tho couference
COMMITTEES and udi remain in the
nin. h The reformation recfived tnday
rs 3uaso q. j. Karnes from Congress-
man r. & Hrfnande1.
Tho Jaws vii hrlna reiicf TO large
numbers Of men who have filed OH
mining placer locaiinns on the public
domain 10 New Mexico. many o. them
having begun or urranfed for devoi-
opmcnt.
u was currently rcporicd early m
the week that the Jones amendment
would be attached Ia Ne conference
committee With whom the fate Of the
oil lcRHlng bill now RESTS. The amcnd-
ment was adopted hr the senate last
September. Il was later accepted BY
the house.
Judge barnes ana g considerable
number % business ard professional
mnn ncnt the fuliowinf telegram TO
Congressman Hernandez.
New Mexico ~ vifafiv Interested
iu the rights protected BY Jnnea
amendment 20 senate oil leasing hlii.
Understand this amendment = 10 be
eliminated IN conference. we greatly
desire n shouid be- held Intact or re-
lief outlined by his amendment corr
tluucd by provision which II more
definite, Much investmont has been
made IN good faith hy way or money
"a labor IN oil placer locations
throughout this state durinr current
year and Il Is equitable these right.
should be protected until thev can be
hrr1Eht 81 under "a national lease law.
Please USE your best efforts to tho
end auGEesied."
To this AR Hcrnnndcz replied un-
der date ~ January I. az follows:
Your INFORMATION erroneous. Jones
amendment 70 Oh leasing bin, having
horu accepted ~ the house a. ~ came
from the senate. o. not "a subject Of
controversy in conference committee,
Thernfore II will stay in the bill
Members Of the committee assure me
that rights of present i~acatoTs under
existinE Law ara well protected lm-
pari Information 10 all aieners Of the
telegram
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-01-02
New Hospital Germ Proof;
Rooms Are Acme of Comfort;
Will Open About January IS

and blue tiles In shimmcring wainl-
coting. Tits room suggests nothing 70
much as the Artlt Wilderness ot snow.
and Ivy lake That reflects un azuso
sky.
No germ could md lodging place
IN this bacillus proof apartment a
powerful lighting %appurltus overhead
viii give added light To- tho operating
tables aud make possible operations
at night. N-uay machinery rs also .t
the |opcrating room.
leading from this is tho stcriliziug
room, with %ElistrninE nicklc-plated
machines tu provide stcrilizcd water,
90 hold Tho surgical dressings ANA o.
HtCriltzp Instruments Porcelain stop
sinks with uruul action and lANtturtrs
arc part of the equipment OF this
% GlaaH-shclN,d cabinets with
mirrurod 'dour are bon every available
space. The nurses headquarters
rooms; the diotIc kitchen. the sunny
dining ruoms Kitchen and buffers
pantry are like the rest of the halld-
ing.
The steam heating plant with lat
est Improvements Boa conservation und
distribution of heat lH operating now
while the builders are putting on the
finishing touches Co what will he yn
ornament TO Albuquerque, aud 90
credit Go the building trades as we'll
AS o. bcno,lction 90 the sick.
Ready bt january Is.
Tho electrical signal system of
lighted bulbs instead Of riugs is am
other sl,llifui device worthy OF praise.
II is expected tho building Will Doe
ready Tor occupancy by January D..
There aro aurummodauuns Tor 20
adults and 20 dozen or so OF infants.
A stun ut i've specialists, oaCh eN-
pert lu hls limo and renowned Tor
succcFsigi practice. comprise the hus-
pitnl star. These are: IN T.. c.
Rice aud pr !. q. MclIudrcss.
surgeons and r-yucCohEists, br.
Van Alta, pllholuEist. Dr Brch-
htr. ctr, ego. % and throat
specialists; Dr. Rover. ohstotricinu
and Internal medicine. and Dr e.. s..
Filler, dental surgeon
Tia, Htuu Will have other specialists
added from time foo time as THE hose
uitul grows
This builIIur That represents AN
initial cost OF Uout $50 600 is hut tho
first unit ZOO u larger hospital that iB
INTENDED to hu added to thls begin
uluE.
Scores OF patients have already
asked IIr admission tu tlr hospital
and % Is Thought thHf additions viii
Doe necessary within % short time.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-01-02
Eight Barrels of
Wine and Nary
a Drop to Drink

Eight and 70 half bagrels-couu.
them-s of fine wine. said 20 con.
tain q magnificent kick, st0od lu
the lobby OF the postofncO YESTERDAYS
morning Somehow the few whose
business took them 10 tho p%nstoffico
on New years day seemed l|ntuiuvcly
TO- recognize tho contents OF the bar
rels.
one man patted a barrel affection
atoly. "oh, boy. ho exclaimed On on
%undortone Think OF all tho Now
B ears joy you have inside o. yum.
and ne Without "a drop"
Another byHtandeT muftorcd SOM
thing uiai sounded like Wine. wine
cyeryw yet "a urnp to drink.
The me was cnnfisratcd from
Mrs. Rose LePlatt Of Coraiica. Deputy
United States Marshal Murphy
brought h 10 Albuquerque in che ~
S~1ringer's trucks on New Years oro.
The wine h now securely locked up
IN "a Yunlt In the federal building.
Mrs Leiiatt Hud her mother are
charged win g violation 81 the war
time prohibition art ana VIII appear
In federal court In Santa Pc next
April.