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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-24
BEFORE FARM LOAN ACT
BECAME LAW OF LAND.

The rate of interest upon land
mortgage varied in different sec
lions of the country ranging
from SIS per cent to 101s per
cent.
In the New England group of
states the lowest rate is 5.3 per
cent and the highest is 60 per
cent. That is the average in
those states.
In the Middle Atlantic states,
New York, New Jersey and Penn
sylvania. Sc to IS per cent.
In the East North Central
states, that is the states north of
the Ohio river, we will say, Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois Michigan and
Wisconsin, the rate was So per
cent to 6.2 per cent.
In the West North Central
states, from SO per cent to 81
per cent. That was in Missouri,
North Dakota, South Dakota,
Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota
and Iowa.
In South Atlantic states they
range from Sc per cent in the
state of Delaware, where the
rate was lowest, to 9.6 per cent
In Florida.
In the East South Central
states, Kentucky, Tennessee,
Alabama, Mississippi, IL per
cent to "a per cent.
In the West South Central
states, Arkansas. Louisiana,
Oklahoma and Texas, it ranged
from 8.4 per cent to 90 per cent.
When we come to the Noun
tain states like Montana, Idaho,
Wyoming, Colorado, New Mex
leo, Arizona and Utah the rates
go up from 8.9 per cent to 10.5
per cent.
And in the Pacific states,
Washington, Oregon. California,
1t ranges from 7.6 per cent to 81
per cent.
These rates do not indicate
however. the true condition of
affairs. Rates of interest on farm
mortgages were sometimes as
high as 16 per cent. including
the commissions that were paid.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-24
HOW PRICES RosE-AND FELL

Interesting conclusions may be
drawn from a recently completed an
alysis of wholesale and retail prices
and wages for the years 1860 to 1872
IN which tendencies strikingly like
those of the present day are revealed,
showing finally slump in prices
which, economists and students of
market conditions say, soon may be
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-24
About Digestion

1t is claimed that only half as
much food is required when it is
thoroughly nlasticated. Digestion
begins in the mouth and thorough
mastication of the food is of the
greatest Importance. When needed
take Chamberlain's Tablets to streng-
then the digestion and insure a reg
ular movement of the bowels.
For sale by all dealers (adv. J.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-24
Fl Never Knew You Could Keep IA b
nx,f &c Ru<>k~. CL~~v

II Never Knew You Gould Keep Rats
Out of Butcher Shop"
What Ralph Watkins says: Pig
ured rats around store had enough 10
feed on; wouldn't touch anything sus-
picieus. Heard about RAT-SNAP.
gave it trial. Results were wonder
full. Cleaned all rats out in ten days
Dogs about store night and day never
touch AT-SNAP." Three sizes, Csc
Soc, $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by
G. B. SKIDMORE,
SCRIMGEOUR BROS,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-24
WHAT Is MEANT
BY AMORTIZATION
How the Long Term Credit Plan
of the Federal Farm Loan
Act Works in Actual
Practice.

A loan of 81, 900 at 6 per cent
interest, repayable in 33 years
by means of semiannual INSTALL
ments of $35, which includes in
terest and part of the principal.
BY the use of the following
table borrower can figure ex-
actly how his payments are APP
piled on principal and interest
and how much is due on his
loan on any installment date
during the SO years.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-24

Fall Flowing Desirable.
Fall blowing is highly desirable in
many localities.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-24

Entered as second-class matter
June 10, 1912, at the Post Office at
Belington, w. Va, under the act Of
March 5, 1879.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-24
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE IN
ADVANCE.

Advertising Rates On Application
No charge will be made for News
and Notices of Churches, Sunday
Schools, Public Schools and Societies.
Cards of Thanks free to paid-up sub
scfibers only.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-24

=. E. THOMPSON, Consulting Editor
E.. ID. KOONTZ, News Editor
HARRY MASON, Assistant Editor
HUGH A. THOMPSON, Manager
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-24
]. B. YOUNG, d. o. s.
Graduate OptOmetrist

Over Heavier Brothers Store
Correction of Defects of Eyesight
and Eyestrain by Glasses"
Phone 226-R
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
AMERICAN SOCIETY may
DESERT FRENCH RESORTS
Leaders Fear That Tourists Will
Interfere With Their Social
Program.
FAVOR MOVE TO SCOTLAND
Large Number OF Social Leaders
Have Already Announced Their
Intention to Entertain This
Summer in Land OF Heather.
DY CATIIARINE GROrIt.

PARIS. June 5.-Deauville, Vichy.
AK les Baines and other French sum-
mcr resorts will be deserted by fash
unable American society this sum
mer. According TO tho announce
ments and plans of American society
leaders, many favor Scotland because
of the influx OF hundreds of thou
sands of tourists in Franco, which
they describe as Interfering with
social life and ovcr-crowding the
resorts"
Among those who nave announced
their going to Scotland following the
Grand PriN. which winds up the
Paris season are:
Mrs. SeliX Doubleday, who has
abandoned plans for 4 tour Of I5uropc
because. of - veXatious passport
restrictions.
BaroncsAd de GourGand nee Gebhard
who VIII leave for Scotland for 4
short visit to Venice.
Frank Otis. Mrs Ralph Hickox.
Of Clevcland: Miss fanaga. of New
York. who is opening an apartment
here after she returns from Spain.
but who goes to Scotland early i'm
July and Mrs. Lehr. who after re-
turning from THO United States. will
join her husband and go to Edin-
burgh for July and August
Mrs. Helen Gwypn Will return to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
Scene from
a Snrirh1IY nc,,nc.

~
revue no OF new W songs and late comedy.
Will .oren, TOMORROW night for the
S SsGhs bin , at ' ao Srsna i the sSsGna
mer shows" offered Richmond BY
jimmie Hodges Musical Comedy
Stotk COMPANY, an ORGANIZATION I;.,o,,
itself firmly on the pedestal of local
popularity and focused attention on
the fact that il is. the most person
present light entertainments OF high
order for an indefinite run on the
"That's My Vito" is said to be
than Pretty BABY" the show so
cordially, applaudcd last week. It
is described as choice product @;
seven scenes. with the agile and
deX,crous George Twyman featured
In The leading role. Though as.
has a well defined story as The pivot
of It's happy whirl a narrative CON
corning bet under the provisions
of which Twyman assumes the role
OF u French maid 10 the wife OF
Ollie Hodges, circumstance re-
stiliin- in an hilarious complication
OF affairs that provides rich posSibil,
tiles OF original amusement played
to tho best advantage. Twyman is
declared 10 reach the hcigh, of the
farcica IN this ludicrous portrayal
ana ne plays ON the anSlcS ol MS
subject VITA intelligent understand
ing OF comic values.
Announcement has been made Of
an important addition tn the cast:
Adolinc Niece. comedicnne OF
personality and versatility. Miss
MCGEE viii hc given a conspicuous
role. in That's Ny Wife"
Keith Vaudeville ut Lyric.
distinction are among the attrac-
tons secured by Manager Charles w
Rex for the entertainment Of the
Lyrics patrons this week TWO
splendid warm weather bills are
promised each carrying several sea-
sonablc novelties. Especially notable
is the show opening with the Monday
matinee. 1t brings 10 Richmond for
the first time the Lovenherc Sisters
and slime Neary. trio Of versatile
funmakcrs. whose act is among the
seasons big hits in New York; The
girls are pretty and talented singing
comcdicnncs, who dance gracefully,
and Ncary i an original type Of &C.
centric comedian. They have an act
that affords each OF the trio TO dis
play individual talent.
The Jordan Girls, on the bill, are
known as Queens OF the Bounding
Wire" These COmcly athletic girls
perform many intricate ana difficult
feats on the high wire. They are
followed on the bill by Ray Snow ana
Marine Ncimar. who nave an uproar-
iously funny skii called You Pick
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06

the United states In July. after an
extended visit in Europe.
Mrs. Perry Belmont will return to
Newport in August.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cortland Bishop arc
Undecided rs to their future plans,
awaiting the arrival of their daurh-
ter from Nassar. They may 20 to
Dcauvill or remain in Paris taking
Snort excursions.
Americans Witness Rncc Events.
Tho racing element of Paris was
all out to Epson today watching the
derby. The Paris odds were heavily
In favor of Archaic to win.
Among those flying to the races
was Kinslcy Macombcr. who left in
his private airplanc from Long
champs on Sunday after seeing both
his entries in tho main stakes de-
fcatcd.
Mrs. Ernest Wiltses was the hos
tess of Baroness Andre de Neutlizc
nee Barley at an exclusive dinner
party at the wiltses home on the
Rue Spontini.
The Wednesday dances of Baroness
de GourEaud have become the most
popular in Paris among the exclusive
younger set. headed by Andre de
Fouquiercs, Frank Otis. Maharajah.
Kapurthala, Mrs. Berry Wall and
Mrs. Douglas Stuart.
General and MAS Cornelius Van
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06

dcrbflt are busi!y entertaining Mt tho
CriIlon Hotel. The guests yesterday
we're Mr.. and Mrs. Cortland Bishop.
INC Eanderbtlts leave for brussels
on Friday. whore tho. will dine with
INC King and Queen of belgium.
Mrs j. Hamilton Lewis has re-
turned to Paris to her former apart
mcnts at the Maurice Hotel.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait has left
naris Tor Geneva to join the United
Statss delegation to the Intcrnation-
III oman Suffrage conference.
NJ. ana Mrs. Alfred Partridge
hlots attended the memorial services
at Camp Coetquidan with Mrs. John
stevens, who visited the grave OF
hcr husband, General stevens. Mrs.
Klots then Joined her husband at the
ChntCuu ROchefOrt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06

En-" Mr.. Snow is widely known in
the amusement world as the creator
OF the MAN .AbUut Town" series of
monologucs.
Another feature of unusual inter
est viii be the first appearance here
Chris Richards, -. strong favoritc OF
the London music halls, who won
high favor ia the United States.
chris IS capital actor lie ,cxceis
MS funny stories are said TO bc ir-
rcslsttiblc.
Closing tho bill. will come Iagc.
M Mac, and Mack, sensational cquilib.
the most modern school.
Featuring tho bin for the latter
half OF the week will be Tango
shoes" described as the latest
,T scream: Billie Burke is
ne producer Of Tango shoes" II
The Tango shoes" are magical foot
gear. which give anyone who puts
them on most astonishing capabili-
tic: as a terpsichorean artist.
The Janet Sisters will offer an en-
ucing singing and dancing act.
Ralph Dunhar'S Maryland Sing
, @TsJ viii r,o 4elish, lovers q good
an, eXpcr, banjois, in the troupe.
All, however, are skilled musicians,
playing upon many Instruments In
ms act They specialize in harmony
singing.
ON the bill also is Joe Bennett. a
clever blackfacc comedian, formerly
OF the team of bennett and Richards.
Rounding out the bill will come
lala Sclbini and NaEcl. who offer a
spectacular riding and athletic nov
city; Mile. Sclbini is famed as the
Cycling Venus
With each of the shows there will
hc The customary motion picture sup
plcmcnt, including Topics OF the
Day"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
or No AynfI.

I've been reading an article on
VITO. rs she laid down IL technical
niaGanlne. And II appears before
long, we shall BIO nblo to got prettv
nearly everything we want by iust
touching y BUTTON" 'It will never
would never be able to get onytbi,,,.
that way" why not, Wiliiam93
because nothing would ever make
yon Touch u button! Look at INV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
All! HOW "T|z" HELPS
TIRED, ACHING FEET
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tender, callOuscd feet
and cOrnS.

You're footsick! Your feet feel
tired. Duffed UP. chafed aching
+ sweaty, and they need '"Tiz"
TiZ' makes feet remarkably fresh
and sorc-proof. "Tiz" takes the pain
and burn right out OF corns, calIouscs
and bunions. "Tiz" liz the grandcst
oot-gladdener the world has ever
known.
Get n box OF "Tiz" at any drug
store and end foot torture for a
whole year. Never have tired, ach-
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had tried '"riz" sooner. Accent no
SubstItute-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
Ter, and tho applause was thunder.

mcr. and tho applause was thunder
Gus.
pass 'cm this way" cried n sym
pathizrr. And tho tools were ac-
cordinSly passed.
Those are the very tools, sir. with
which l carved my way To prosper
ity." reiterated tho candidate, and
trust, now that your curiosity i3
port"
That you may" was the cnthu-
siastic response. ANY one as could
lay bricks with n gardeners trowel
and q carpenters hammer deserves
cvcrybody's support. You're u gem
ius IruynDrt'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
"Opcn shopo rhc,tcr,

PARIS, June 5.-Bccausc sho re-
fused Il pcrcmptory demand that she
join the Paris state Union. Nine. SUI
Zannc Desprcs called the new Sarah
Bernhardt. has been compelled to
leave tho stage.
Tho action OF tho union In causing
her to be expelled under threat az Il
general strike Is strongly condemned
In Paris artistic circles. and there Is
tax OF tho creation OF Il "DcSprcs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
Natural Acting.

Stage. Managcr-You handle larro
Gums ,nm or money in this play. a mil
said the leading man. And vn,,
must handle 1t as II you were nsoI
to H." "All right! Could you let me
hhvc aoilars worth OF silver To-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06

Gamers Hump u Dclicncy.

PARIS. June 5.-Aftcr tasting lions
meat the gourmets of Paris are dis
daininE the usual run of beef and
mutton and searching for more exotic
food.
The fad of the momcnt is Gamers
hump. which. when dclicatcly sliced
and Erilled over Il charcoal fire. makes
"a dish iii for "A king. Camcrs hump
costs $50 i round. Chops and steaks
of camclt neat are cheaper. abou;
$40 .>p,:ui
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06

Fcllow-workcrs.'' said the candi-
date for municipal honors, I'm 4
horny-handcd son OF toll. and not
ashamed of II, either. I'm Il brick
layer. and here are nay tools TO prove
IT,"
Hero he produced. with undis-
Euiscd emotion. n trowcl and a ham
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06

rheator." tho pesrE1nel Of which will
consist entirely g. antlanion menu
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-10-16
WHEN NERVES ARE
NEAR EXHAUSTION

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-10-16
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
STAGE CASE
STARTS ON PAGE ONE

Mrs. Stage had not then been In
formed that the telegram might pos
sibly be a hoax.
Stages whereabouts stfri remains
a mystery. That the newspaper man
and friend Of Miss Brainerd will sur.
render himself shortly. In the hop.
of saving her from the peuitentistry
by taking the blame himself. Is the
belief OF authorities here.
From the wording Of the telegram
from Inspector Lahey." II was as
sumed here that Miss Brainerd does
not intend 20 fight extradition but
win surrender herself voluntarily TO
Detective Captain Strickland. Of Ia
coma. upon his arrival there. lie Is
expected to reach New York by
Wednesday.
Every effort. Deputy Sheriff Matt
Starwich said today. viii now be
bent towards finding Stage and the
nurse, Miss Eicholson. whether the
baby has been surrendered or not.
No steps will be taken to prosecute
other persons here who had a hand
in the kidnapping. II was said. until
the principals are gathered In.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-10-16
BIC SNOWSTORM
HITS COLORADO

TRINIDAD. Colo. oct. is.-Thia
section today was slowly recovering
from one Of the heaviest Enowfalls
ever recorded In the state. Com.
munication and transportation faelii'
ties have been paralyzed for two
days following n snow o. from sir
Inches 10 a foot and a half.
Hundreds OF telegraph poles are
down and scores OF automobiles are
reported stalled In drifts six and
eight feet deep.
In Walsenburg the roof ~ four
buildings collapsed under the weight
Of the snow. No one was injured.
however
Coal mines In the vicinity OF Wal
senburg and Trinidad were compelled
20 close down on account Of the
storm.
The Huerfano river has gone out
Of ita banks and In some places n
more than a mile wide. IL was re
ported
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-10-16
FARMERS HAVE
CREDIT PLAN

wAsiIINGToN. Oct is.-Repre-
ncntativcB OF more than 30 national
form organizations today were pre-
pairing demands for extension OF
credit 10 be placed before the MT
TONS bankers Mt the meeting OF the
American Bankers aAnociation here
next week.
The demands are being framed by
n special committee Of farmers. In
GLIDING Secretary Charles A. Lyman.
Of the National Board Of Farm Or
mniztionn: n. NJ. Barton. OF Wash
inRton. -. G.. and J. \. wanamaker.
Of South Carolina, president Of the
American Cotton Growers associa-
ton.
Farmers declare they must have
Increased facilities 20 they need not
be forced 10 sell their crops at pres
ent prices. all ~ which. they declare.
are below production costs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-10-16
ny CHARLES NJ. McCANN

III ttttfSisf-S W. htetNN
LONDON. Oct. iu.--The British
government has accepted the ehAl
iengc OF tho striking coal miners for
a fight 10 tho finish.
"A a million men began leaving
the mines today In response TO a
strike call. Premier Lloyd George In
sued an official statement placing all
tho blame upon the strikers and ask
Ing cooperation OF tho people TO
avert an Industrial crisis.
The strikers demanded nationalist
ton OF mines. Increased pay and
shorter hours during negotiations
which lasted for Is months.
Tho premier inumated tho govern
ment was confident OF the outcome
and urged there be no alarm. lie
gave assurance Of an equitable dis
tribu,ion Of fuel supplies
Possibility OF a sympathetic strike
by tho railway workers was seen In
the action Of their executive commit
tee which declared, following a con
ference today. serious conrc-
quenees- would result from defeA,
o. tho miners and called y,eciai
meeting OF delegates for "Wednesday
10 decld. what action shall be taken.
Iron and steel plants. threatened
with ultimate paraiyzation. were an.
ticipating this situation by closing
down voluntarily.
The prsmlers message declared
-the nation will reslst such an at
tack with all i,s strength" and
that he has no doubt regarding the
issue lie outlined the course OF
the negotiations snpbasizing ths
miners continued refusal Of pro-
posals which were regarded by AL
sections az reasonable lilo said
even agains, IN. advice Of their
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-10-16
INTRUDER FLEES
MAYORS OFFICE

When Miss Ida Lundberg. Mayor
caidwell'a stenographer. entered the
mayors outer office at $40 a m. 10
day. she saw a man climbing out the
window Of the inner office.
lie wore a heavy brown overcoat
and n battered old hat rested on his
head.
Spying Miss Lundberg. he darted
behind ported plants on IA plaza Just
outside the office. then disappeared
by dropping 10 feet 20 the James IT..
side.
Miss Lundberg Immediately called
police. who responded on the bound.
But by then the mysterious caller
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-10-16
Wholesale Prices
in New York Drop

Y NEW YORK. Oct. ls.--Trice re
cessions on Wholesale commodities
continue undated In New York. ac-
cording 10 financial experts In their
weekly reviews here today. Brad
streets trade report indicated a drop
Of lis per cent in the weekly food
index. while Dun's review listed IS
commodities showing declines,
against ~ showing increases.
Bradstreet's weekly index number.
based on the prices per pound OF 81
articles OF food. is sfi7 against 1924
hast week and 1890 the week ending
October Is, 1919.