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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12
RUFF STUFF
Hang up the crepe for Old Home

Hang up the crepe for Old Home
Brew.
Seems like a X. o. FOR this bird,
according to ringside reports.
The AstonIsher says the official
election figures elect neither A. B.
Koontz or James Cox. What ter
rible surprise.
John H. Milton, o. California,
weight, 1855, has just taken a wife
who weighs f2S.
Consider the striking force OF q
rolling pin hurled by this tiny per
son.
The bride was attended at the
wedding by her sister who weighs
800
The suggestion has been made
that Coach McIntire should have a
few more helpers at West Virginia
next year.
It is. too much to expect one man
to whip about 50 football candidates
into the rink Of condition.
And furnish all the football
bratns forsthe entire outfit besides.
~ ~
Asbig fish got away from Harding
the other day.
BUTT is better to lose fish than
AM election, what?
Roldup Man Refunds Victim Car
Fare. Headline.
Showing the difference between
"a fbotpad and profiteer.
Having tried to murder the dove
OF peace early in tho week, the
basebaII moguls are trying to coax
the bird back.
Snoring the beautiful consist
endy9 ofs base bsIli mcgulss
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12
Every Druggist in U. S.
Instructed to r e fun d
Price While You Wait
at Counter If. r e Ii e f
Does Not Come Within
Two Minutes.
Delightful Taste, Immedi-
ate Relief, Quick Warm
Up.

The sensation OF the year in the
drug trade is Asplronal, the two
minute cold and cough Teliever, au'
thoritatively guaranteed by the lab.
oratories; tested, approved anu
most enthusiastically endorsed by
the highest authorities, and pro-
claimed by the common people as
ten times as quick and effective
as whiskey, rock and rye, or any
other cold and cough remedy they
have ever tried.
All drug stores are now supplied
with the wonderful new elixir, so
all you have to do to get rid Of that
cold is to step into the nearest drug
store, hand the clerk half a dol.
lar for a bottle Of Asptronal and
tell him to serve you two teaspoon
fuls with four teaSpoonfuls OF wa
tor in a glass. With your watch In
your hand, take the drink at one
swallow and call for your money
back in two minutes II you cannot
feel your cold fading away like a
dream within the time limit. Don't
be bashful, for all druggists Invite
you and expect you to try 1t.
iSverybody's doing it..
When your cold or cough is re-
ifeved, take tho remainder OF the
bottle home to your wife and bn'
bies, for Aspironal is by far the
safest and most effective, the easl'
est TO take and the most agreeable
cold and cough remedy for infants
and children.-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12

Indications point to home brew coming under the
prohibition ban, with the announcement that rul-
ing has been made against the sale OF malt and hops
to others than bakers and confectiOners. 1t has
been decided, the statement today, that the
sale OF hops and malt the component parts Of
home brew must be stopped There is no doubt that
the home brew industry has hourished in many
parts Of the country Of late and If the ruling
is enforced it will likely mean long wave of litI-
cation as the governments rights in the matter.
1t is claimed by the government officials that a
complete ,uu. OF the situation has been made and
the government is fully prepared to meet the at
tacks
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12

In his first formal address since the election,
Senator Warren G. Harding yesterday at Browns
vile. Texas. said in regard TO the policy OF this
nation: I'VE choose no aloofness, shirk no obl-
CATION we rorsake no frienu never have, We
never will But we build in nationality, and We
do not mean to surrender il. We crave fraternity
we wish amiCable relations everywhere, offer
peace and choose TO promote it, but we demand our
freedom and our own America" From this speech
it an be plainly seen that Hardings policy is fixed
at least in one particular, namely, that the freedom
and Independence of this nation is not to be surron-
dcred in any way 10 the interests of the nations
abroad His will be a policy OF America first.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12
LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR
An Appeal to Mothers


In an article published in both
local papers on Thursday OF this
week members Of the Red Cross
we're requested TO call Ut neadquar-
terB and take out yarn to knit for
soldier boys in Siberia. This APP
peal comes in response to re-
quest from Pvt. William E. Dennis,
who is with the marine detachment
in Siberia. and |, his mother, wish
10 add a few words to the request.
Everyone who knows their geogra.
ply as they should will recall that
Siberia is one OF the coolest and
most desolate places on the globe.
Those boys have been stationed
there since last February. and sure
" are deserving Of some cheer and
comfort from the Red Cross.
The young man whose letter car
rIed the request was q member OF
the Red Cross prior to his enlist
ment, and was an enthusiastic
booster of that organization. Three
years ago, when helping with the
Red Cross drive in the high school
at Lumberport, W. Va, he told ev-
eryone that he wanted to help all
he could as he expected to be SOL
der as soon as he was old enough
and then the Red Cross would DO
looking out for his comfort Now
! should be very sorry to see his
confidence misplaced, and am add
ing this appeal to the one already
made by the Red Cross, Call for
Yarn and Knit fop the boys in Froz-
en- Siberia" We could easily look
after the comfort OF our boy but !
am sure he would not enjoy what
he would get II the others did not
get the same. There are thirty
three boys in this detachment and
| want to be able to write to my boy
that the FairmOnt chapter Of the
Red Cross will answer their appeal,
and be sure | am not raising false
hopes. Now will you knit?
BY mistake the name in the
previous appeal was given as Ben
net" The letter was written by
Pvt. William L. Dennis. and this ap-
peal is written by his mother,
MRS. W. L. DENNIS,
eos Murray Ave,
Fairmont
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12

Il. Z. Harden and wife TO a, J..
Mcdaniel, parcel OF land on the
Monongahela river In Winfield dis
trict. Consideration $500.
Charles o. Reed and wife 10
Giuseppe Cerullo, a parcel Of land
in the Barnes addition to the city
of Falrmont. Consideration $4,000.
George NJ. Alexander. special
commissioner to Ernest Mccoy, q
parcel Of land in the ]. Fay Wat
son addition to the city Of Fair
mont Consideration $4,000.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12

Owing to the stand taken by Mayor Babcock, Of
Pittsburgh recently in the German tag day contro-
versy. the big ArmistIce Day parade in Pittsburgh
had very unusual feature. Wounded veterans
refused to rasa by the reviewing stand where Mayor
Babcock vas standing and made dotour and this
plan was followed by others in the parade When
Mayor Babcock endeavored to make speech 10
explain himself he was hooted by the crowds anr
final IVES forced to give up in despair and leave
the reviewing stand. Mayor Dabcock could have
stuck to his post but when he found that sentiment
was so strong against him that if he remained in
the reviewing stand the great parade would be dis
rupted he decided TO leave the stand with the decar-
alton that he would do anything to save the day "
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12
Realty Deeds Are
Filed for Record

The following deeds have been
fled with County Clerk A. G. Mar
tin:
D. NJ. Davis and wife to Thorn.
ton F. Mc1nttre, real estate on 10.
Gust avenue, Fairmont. IL.
Nick Sorge and wife to II. N
Martin, real estate in Lincoln dis
trict, $3.50.
Sallie F. Nuzum ct al to Frank
NJ. Fleming, the one-tolrth inter
est in parcel of land in the
eighth ward of the city Of Fairmont
and on Locust avenue. Considera
ton $500.
Henry O. Mcdaniel and wife &c
Smith Morris, a parcel Of land In
the Hamilton addition tozthe city
OF Eairmont. Cunsid Iteration 81 500
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12
70 Give Concert
On November 22d

A concert will be given under
the auspices OF the choir Of the
Firs, Methodist church on Mon
day November 22. This concert
rclude Welsh singers With
Miss GeneYieTe Andrews, soloist.
John George. baritone, Miss Jean
nelte Christine. soprano. and 9TH
ers. Fairmont music lovers will be
Interested in these singers who
bear the reputation OF singing In
thorou ghly artistic manner,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12
BLOOD MONEY.

sNNE. hears about somebody or other being forced
y to give up blood money" That extOhion has
been practced it is understood. And sometimes the
woyGs are used 10 convey tie idea that reward had
been paid fer turning over criminal to the law.
Along there in the middle ages when people were
rough lr.d killer" were abroad, blood money
meant the money actually paid for shedding blood.
Sometimes it meant money raid to man for bringing
about another mans death, or the slayer himself might
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12

The only admission made b, gFohi-
bition officials in the absence OF
Commissioner Kramer was that the
Volstead act had been construed to
mean that the sale OF hops and malt
as component parts OF home maze
beer were without the pale Of the
law and their sale must stop. En-
forcement officials throughout the
country have been notified OF the
governments determination, but
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12
Death Warrant
For Home Brew

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1e.-Home
brewing was brought actively an
der the prohibition ban yesterday
when it was learned that the en-.
forcement officials had ruled
agAius the sale OF hops and malt
to others than bakers and contec-
TONERS. Great secrecy surrounded
the prohibition bureaus action
but It was definitely ascertained
that such instructions had been is
sued.
Details OF the order were lacking.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12

pay it 10 his victn's nearest relatives to save himself
In he old days tie amount of blood money varied
with tie crime Unfortunately there is some evidence
tat I'.ers for price have not been barished from
the earth. Blu they ought to be and maybe they
will be Blood money, in the old OF the ac-
ceptanes of the term. has no place in the language
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12

Because some of the girls employed in the office
OF Sylvia Pankhursts Communistc paper. the
Workers Drcadnough in London made consider
able noise yesterday during the two minutes of
silent tribute apart for the heroes of the late
war. an angry mob raidcd the plant and while the
men stood aside the in the crowd gave the
girls who had been singing and dancing during the
tribute period Il sound thrashing. Truly very
unusual effort at the administration of Justice
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12

The first mr.radinE compautes
IN North America were French and
Russian concerns that started bust
ness about 1850.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12

thew have NOT been supplisd WITH
the technical Language Of the deeif
sion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12

In 1919. 100000 two-year.old
seedlings, chiefly Douglas fir, have
been planted in the burned.ovei
areas OF Oregon and Washington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12

The wearing OF a cap and gown
by girl undergraduates was recent
by granted by Oxford University.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12

At a Hindu funeral not only the
head OF the dead, but that OF every
living person concerned, Is shaved.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12

Each year Americans use $780,
100000 worth OF buttons.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12
BETTER THAN
WREsKEY FOR
COLDS and FLU

New Elixir, Called Aspi-
ronal, Medicated With
Latest Scientific Rene
dies, Used and Endors-
ed by European a n d
American Army Surg
cons to Cut Short q Cold
and Prevent Complica-
tons.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-12
FRIDAY EVENING. NOVEMBER -, 1920

Whenthe best things arc mol possible, the best mcy
be madeo those that arc.-Hume
Evening star., 1920-07-13
In the Upholstery DEPARTMENT
Home Comforts
20 Extraordinary Specials

These items have been especially chosen for day
only and marked price that should induce prudent
homekeepers to come early.
Sale Price
$3.50, Door and Window Awnings xrade, Szz5
S225 Hammocks, with head Sl59 each
S6o5 Largest Size Khaki White Hammocks, S565
79c of Awning Materials, 8-oz grade, 55c yard
Csc Water Color Opaque Shades, soc each
S195 Harbor Chair Cushions, S159 each
$16o Grade Adams Mosquito lloyd piece, $I.35
SOC Grade of Cretonnes 35c yard
Coored Border Curtain Scr1ms, z3c yard
$3.50 Mating Shirtwaist Boxes, $35 each
SIo75 Genuine Cedar Chests, S1495
$1-25 Marquisette Sash Curtains, S5c pair
SC Sash Curtain Rods, SC each
S165 Scrim Curtains with wide hem fronts SlI5 pair
$1o5 Wolfe and Liberty Net Curtains $l39 pair
$3.50 Summer Couch Covers large sze S169
Csc Crash Pillow Slips stenoiled 69c each
$3.50 Stenciled Crash Couch Covers S495 each
$1.o5 to $275 Cretonne Sofa Cushions, S169 each
$3.50 Stencied Crash Window Drapes $39S
Evening star., 1920-07-13
igh- Grade Summer Rugs at Generous Savings
Size Sx1o Feet

Size Sx10 Feet
$2450 Grade Crex de Luxe, S21.75
$3.50 Grade Herringbone, $500
$1,000 Grade Deltox, $14.50
$10.50 Grade Double-warp Jap, $7.35
Evening star., 1920-07-13

Size 9x1z Feet
$3.50 Grade Crex de Luxe, $3.50
$24.50 Grade Herringbone, $l955
$3.50 Grade Deltox, $15.75
$1150 Grade Double e-warp Japanese, $.S5
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-11
CANADIAN FLAX
FIBRE WILL BE
SOLD IN ENGLAND

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. 11.-R. j. Hutch-
inson, fax expert of the Canadian gov
eminent. has sailed for Europe to
market for Canadian producers 5000
tons of flax fibre and 100000 bushels
ID fax fibre seed.
Production on a commercial scale
of fax fibre and fax fbre see is an
industry developed in Cana"n Nv IT,"
war and dates from 1915. 1t wac at
first confined to Ontario put 1t has ne-
come an increasingly important part
Of farming in Quebec and the western
provinces especially Manitoba. The ra-
pidity with which it is being taken up
by; farmers is shown by the phenome-
nal annual increase in acreage. In
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-11

1915. 1000 acres were devoted to fibre
flax; in 1916, $500: in 1917, 5000; in
1918, 10000; in 1919, 2o,262, and in
1920, $1,000. Canadian fax fibre prov
ed its quality when it topped the mar
ket in ireland, famous h world over
for itc high-class linens. The total
value of fax fibre products in Canada
in 1915 was only $399.60O. In 1919 1t
had reached $500, 900.
Recent government Investigations
have proved the value of flax straw.
not Of the fibre variety, for the manu-
facture Of binder Irvine and paper
pulp. Several factories of this kind
have been erected. This new use of
flax will provide a commercial outlet
for vast quantities of straw which has
gone to waste heretofore. 1t is eeti-
mated that the yield Of flax seed in
the prairie provinces Will be $780,
900 bushels this a This variety is
used mostly in making linseed oil.
The average yield per acre of linen
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-11

N~A4HledpOllS, OCC. 1V.-GOVeTnO III
a. Young. of the federal reserve bank
following statement:
"On September 16 the manager OF
the Bank Of North Dakota in his Of
statement:
1T appears that the conception
that most bankers in the big imam
cial centers hold of the problem OF
financing the crop movement does
not reach down to the farmer at
ALL"
THE management of the Bank Of
North Dakota conceives that a prop
er scheme for fitancing crop move
from the field to the retailer OF farm
products, and that the farmer instead
OF being left out, should receive first
consideration
Both quotations interested me
greatly, and I have withheld reply to
these statements only because of tho
time required to obtain an accurate
compilation of banking figures and
ascertain the exact facts.
Hero Are The Facts.
Credit extensions to farmers in
North Dakota during the present
year have gradually increased as a re-
suit OF these farm operations until the
federal reserve bank had loaned in
support Of North Dakota agriculture
on August 81, a total of $7,646,165.23,
as compared with $~1,249,1Ss a year
ago, or IN amount more than twice
the reserve deposits Of it's North ,Da-
kota members which were $3.68i,-
1864. Similar demands Of North
Dakota farmers had increased the
loans made by banks in Twin Cities
and South st. Paul in support Of axrt-
culture in that state on the same date
to q total of $23,836, S04.19, as against
which the loaning banks held North
Dakota Deposits of $7.776.433.e0.
"At<the end Of August the CONNER
cial banks of the Twin Cities and
South st. Paul and the federal re-
serve bank carrying together
loans Of $31,4s2, 9es.52. made for the
specific purpose of assisting indi-
vidual farmers in financing crop pro-
duction. The radical advance in the
total loans Of the federal reserve
bank on August 81 as compared with
the same date a year ago indicates
the unusual degree of liberality with
which North Dakota demands have
been met. It is conservative to es-
innate that the total amount thus
loaned to farmers In North Dakota
through the country banks with
which they do business is at least one
half greater than the normal credit
extensions to the State or North Da-
kota during previous years at the
same date.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-11
Denies Wheat
Prices DOUn
In the Fail

TO Editor OF The Herald:
The charge is frequently made that
the wheat SPECTATORS depress the
price of wheat when the farmer sells
and then boosts the price when the
consumer buys. Is there any truth
to! this accusation?
In order to answe this question
We must determine:
First-During which months the
farmer sells most OF his wheat, and
Second-Were the prices for those
months during which the farmer
marketed the most of his wheat lower
h for the other months of the year?
We should keep in mind the fact that
q legitimate margin should be allowed
for shrinkage, storage room. insur-
ance and interest OF money.
First then, When does the farmer
sell his wheat? u. 8. government
statistics show that, the U.s. farmer
markets over 76 per cent of his
wheat in the six months July-Decem-
Der.
Second-'How do prices for those
six months compare with prices for
the other six months?" Statistics
show hat for the ten year period
1S01-191O the average price Of cash
wheat on the Chicago market was for
the SIX months July December, 92.4
cents per bushel and for the six
months Jan.-June it was s3.5 cents
an increase Of only one and one
tenth cent per bushel; not nearly
enough to pay interest on money,
shrinkage, storage and insurance.
Statistics show that the average
farm price for wheat on the first Of
each month for the years 191O-1s1s
was for the six month period July
December, $1.29; for J%an.-June, 1928.
In other words. when the farmer
marketed rs per cent Of his crop the
price of wheat was not one cent lower
than when only rs per cent wa
marketed. These statistics prove
conclusivefy that there has been no
conspiracy to depress the price of
wheat when the farmer sells.
Any fair minded person who goes
over these statistics will reach the
conclusion that our wheat market is
most remarkably efficient since it ts
able to absorb three-fourths OF the
wheat in the six months July-Decem-
Der and yet the price OF wheat re-
mains but very little lower than for
the other six months.
The figures for tables Two, Three
and -Four a be verified by referring
TO the 1919 Year Book, department
Of agriculture, p. 527. Table One-In
Notwithstanding Of Farm Products
Table One gives the average
monthly prices for ten-year period,
1901-1S10 Of cash wheat in Chicago.
Table Two gives the average farm
prices for wheat on the hrN Of each
month, 1~9I0-1919. (
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-11
TRAIL O USED.

Vancouver, B. c.. Oct. 1.-THE ia
nous old Cariboo Trail will soon be
nothing but a memory. On September
20 the new Pacific Great Eastern
through service" schedule from
Squamish to Williams lake, a distance
of PIT miles. was inaugurated. Cutting
out Lilloet and Clinton layovers, the
through service means that the rail-
way Will put into oblivion the historic
stage and cleigh mail routes through
the Carfboo north country.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-11
EVENING EDITION.

upon to supply this region with fuel
during the coming winter as a result
of the shortage.
In everything except coal It has
been a big year OF the lakes, the total
business, including the number OF ar
rivals and ~clearances, being greater
than the seasons total for 1919: The
vessel tonnage at Ashland so far this
season is more than $500, 000.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-11
BIG COAL

Ashland. Wis, Oct. 11.-Coal re-
co.pts at this port will fall short $780,
900 tons at the close of the 1920 sea-
son, the deficiency representing one
months receipts, according to esti-
mates here.
The normal seasons receipts here
are about 700, 900 TONS. Fuel received
up to October aggregated 435, 900 ons
Railroads will have to be depended
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-11
farmers in six 81
months period
Jan.-June ..... 20 % Is %

These tables show that for the years
1so1-1s1o the farmer, who held his
wheat until the six months period
Jan.-June received only one and one
tenth cen more. per bushel than the
farmers who sold shortly after har-
vest. This n and one tenth cent
would not come any ways near paying
for interest on money, shrinkage OF
grain, storage and insurance.
For the years 191O-1919 the farmer
who held his wheat until six months
period Jan.-June received lot one cent
more per bushel thar the farmer who
sold shortly after harvest.
GEO. H. JOHNSTON.
Wales. N. d.
The pith of ordinary commercial
use is obtained from elder.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-11
VAP0RINCS OF
FRED CATHRO .
NAILED AGAIN
Figures Quoted BY Reserve
| Banker Disprove Wild
Statements

Minneapolis. Oct. 10.-Governor II.
"a. Young. of the federal reserve bank
OF Minneapolis Saturday issued the
utofonoop<.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-11

The pith of ordinary commercial
use is obtained from elder.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-06-26

The beautiful and spacious home
of Mrs. James Perkins, 2S05 Stone
the scene last Saturday afternoon of
avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. was
a grand affair given by Mesdames
Tillie luminous, Mrs. James Perkins
and Mrs. Minnie Robinson in honor of
Mrs. T, +. Grear previous to her de-
parture for a visit with her sister,
Mrs. Grace Martin of Jersey City.
Mrs. Grear will also visit Baltimore,
Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
The guests about eighty in number,
motored to Quindaro where upon the
beautiful lawn croquet was played
by the ladies and in the house which
was beautifully decorated for the
occasion other games were INDUCED
in. Mrs. Emma Payne with her rich
melodious voice sang. Dainty refresh
ments were served. The out-of-town
guests were: Mrs. Washington o.
P%ittsburg, Pa; Mrs. Fay Crump o.
Chicago; and Mrs. VIM. Elkins o
New York. The guests departed de
claring that the outing was the grand
est they had ever attended.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Stewart, 1921
Harrison, entertained in honor of Mr..
Stewards mother and sister of lola
and Fort Scott, Kas, Tuesday even
ing, June Is. Afterwards a delightful
auto ride was had. The guests were:
Mr.. William Fields, lola, Kas.; Mrs.
Harry Martin, Fort Scott; Mrs. F.
Duncan, lola, Kas.; Miss Bessie Mil
Ter, lola, Kas.; Miss Hemingway, Fort
Scott, Kas.; Mr.. Emery Smith, st.
Joseph, Mo.