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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-05-05
MOUND Olympus pIstrIbutiag Cor

Mount Olympus Distributing Cor
poration.
CENSORSHIP ODDITIES: No
movie kiss can be more than eight
feet long in Pennsylvania. That
means five seconds.
Dr. Owen Rowe o'NeIll is in New
York from Africa with pictures OF
the coronation OF a Swat chieftain.
He bought the movie rights from
the royla family.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-05-05
SEEN IN The Stops
By DIXIE NORTH.

Il saw something entirely new
and novel today on a visit to the
Hauge green, house IN the way OF
window boxes, and as this Is the
time of the year to install and plant
these boxes ! want to tell you about
them. They are self watering and
sub irrfgating steel boxes so con.
structed as to require water to be
placed in them but once a week,
the water being distributed auto.
matically. They are entirely prac.
tical and very ornamental and are
lust the thing for windows, porches
or sun parlors and plants thrive in
them. Hauges can furnish the
boxes and also the plants to fill
them.
The woman or girl is certainly
hard to please who cannot outfit
herself with sports toggery at the
y. G. Jones store. l found on a
visit there some wonderfully good
looking crepe de chene trocks with
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-05-05

will occupy the apartment vacated
by them.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-05-05

pleated white skirts and novel col.
ored Jackets or ov%erblouses, snap.
py Jersey suits, the prettiest Of
flannel serge and fabric skirts,
plain or striped, the jauntiest Of
hats and other accessories to com.
plete a sport outfit, indeed just
such toggery as would look well at
the Country club or at the seaside
or mountain resort.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-05-05

Everybody knows how delicious
.Liggetts candy is, but everybody
maybe doesn't know that he or she
can get one OF Liggetts Wonder
boxes. a full sized package. which
ordinarily sells for one dollar this
week for only SO cents at the Mt.
City Drug store. found this out
on a visit there and want to pass II
on to my friends. These chocolates
have the grandest surprise ceaters
and are altogether toothsome. The
Mt. City carries a full line OF Liz.
gets and also Huylers candies.
The diamond drill., 1921-07-02
WONDERS
OF AMERICA
- "sfH NcWbp8per Union.
AMERICAN MUSEUM
OF NATURAL HISTORY

THE cornerstone or the home O,
= this wonderful collection In Man
haitian Square. New York City. which
contains some ten acres OF fioor space
was laid by President Grant In 1877
The purpose OF this great .curios-
ity shop" Is to procure actual spec
linens upon which accurate knowi-
edge Of the animals. birds. minerals
and other wonders Of the world are
based and exhibit them for the edIfica-
ton Of the public.
A few OF the displays which attract
particular attention. the like OF which
probably does not exist elsewhere. are !:
the largest known meteorite. brought
from Greenland and weighing 80 tons !;
an indian dugout 04h feet long. made
from a single tree; section OF n
California tree. 16 feet In diameter
and more than 1.300 years old; a
iife-size model OF 70 foot whale.
probably the largest animal that ever
lived and which probably weighed 20
tons; mounted specimens of more diff
erent kinds of birds than you imagine
the world contains; a collection OF I'm.
piements used by prehistoric man,
representing a period OF approximate
iy 10000 years; exhibits OF fishes.
including some so primitive as TO
be scaleless; an exhibit Of snakes that
gives you the creeps: an intensely
interesting exhibit showing how dis
ease is transmitted by Insects, and
a library OF some 10000 volumes on
natural history, traYel and anthropol-
The diamond drill., 1921-07-02
WONDERS
OF AMERICA
UNCLE SANS GIANT
WIRELESS

L a GREENBURY POINT. pea,
a Annapolis. Maryland. is Located
the great, high-power radio station
owned and operated by Uncle Sam.
Built as war measure, for the In.
surance OF uninterrupted communion.
tion with our army In France, In the
event that for any reason the cables
were put out OF commission, as well
as to provide added facilities for keen.
ing In touch with and directing the
movements Of vessels at sea, II has
successfully bridged the seas OF the
world and made good"
-Four gigantic. steel towers 600 feet
high. set $50 feet apart and In the
FORM or square. support the massive
web OF super-sensitive wires from
which outgoing electric waves .hop
or into space and to which the in.
coming waves from afar are attracted
The energy by which the station
is operated Is obtained from a nearby
power plant--a suitable operating
building power-transformer house.
quarters for the maintaining and op-
Grating forces. store house for repair
materials and other necessary equip
ment having been erected at an, ad-
vantageous and adjacent location.
The far-reaching importance OF this
miracle-like station which performs
the seemingly impossible comes home
to one when he understands that II
successfully handles radio traffic direct
with France. Italy, Germany, Norway,
other radio stations in this counfry
and Its outlying possessions and all
q. 5. Navy and all properly-equIpped
merchant and other vessels, no matter
In what far-away part Of the world
they may be- located.
The diamond drill., 1921-07-02
WONDERS
OF AMERICA
THE THOUSAND ISLANDS

q, Western Newspaper TTnjo,

THE River ST. Lawrence "As grand
Il AS the Rhine. was discovered by
French explorer I'm 1885. In 1915
Champlain explored the upper reaches
OF this majestic stream and discovered
these islands.
The origin OF the name is evident
to the beholder Below Lake Ontario
for distance Of some forty miles the
river broadens 10 a width ranging
from four 10 seven miles. Here begins
this world-famous archipelago. These
islands-sometimes IN n string like
links In a chain-again In Just pell-
nell confusion. appear TO block the
channel. Apparently there are a
thousand OF them. Some authorities
assert there are as many as 1,70o
Composed mainly OF rock or granite,
their surfaces are not high. Some
are no larger than 10 provide n foun-
dalton for house--the largest con.
tains about 10000 acres. Many are
privately owned and here man and
his money have created casties which
look as wondrous as fairy tales sound.
The Thousand Islands were the
scene Of some hot conflicts between
nations--IndIan wars (when this
region was known as Manatoana--G
den OF the Great Spirit). contests be-
tween the French and the English
and battles of Revolutionary fame.
To this generntion. however. they
are more prominently known for their
picturesque beauty and un-
questioned charm.
The diamond drill., 1921-07-02
WONDERS
OF AMERICA
THE PLYMOUTH ROCK
BY I. MAxEY
9. Western Newspaper Union.

vXTHEN the Pilgrim Fathers landed
w from the Mayfiower nj Plymouth.
massachusetts, they stepped out upon
a boulder which has become famous
as the Plymouth Rock.
This rock Is said to weigh seven
tons, possess greenish hue. to be
very hard and It's surface capable OF
taking high polish. Oval In shape
and having a fat top, II offered n
made-toorder landing place for the
forefathers. Scientists declare that Il
was undoubtedly carried by a glacier.
from some strange and distant land.
Like most movable things OF pecul-
lar historic value, a loving public has
been wont 10 disturb this valued relic
and change IT'S location. In 1774.
while plans were under way To move
the rock TO the town square, II was
discovered that the action of the ele-
ments had separated the upper and
lower portions. Nevertheless, the top
portion was moved. In 1890 years
later-it was again moved. this time
TO location In front OF Pilgrim Hall
and inclosed with an iron fence. Here
IL remained for forty-slx years. Then
IL was decided that the rock should
he returned 10 It's original location.
Accordingly, after a separation OF
more than one hundred years. the up
per portion OF the rock was carefully
placed over the lower portion, where
II now reposes under an ornate can
opy.
Here. this treasured shrine. TO which
come visitors from every cline. shall
undoubtedly remain for all time, look
Ing much the same as when It's side
was first grazed by the good ship
Mayiower.
The diamond drill., 1921-07-02
WONDERS
OF AMERICA
AMERICAN CAMPANuE
BY T. MAxEY
q. Western Newananer Irninn

THE records OF past ages are
i authority for the fact that cam.
paniles or bell towers became very
common In Italy and especially in
Rome between the eighth and eley.
enth centuries. Almost everybody has
at some time seen a picture OF that
famous old one OF old st. Marks
Church In Venice.
on the other hand, campanlles are
rarely seen In the United States now.
a-days and yet California boasts what
Is perhaps the most splendid example
OF bell tower on the western hemis-
phere.
IL Is one Of the most-pleaslng and
graceful architectural structures one
can hope to look upon and Is located In
the grounds OF the University OF Cal
hornia. at Berkeley. The gift OF Mrs.
Safer, IL cost about 100000, Is 302
feet high. approximately 80 feet square
and Is constructed OF California gran
lite, with the exception Of the pyramid.
ally-shaped top-piece which is OF white
marble.
Within the tower is an immense
clock and chime OF twelve beautiful
ly-toned bells. These precious bells
were safely transported through the
submarine-infested waters OF the At
lantic, on their journey from the old
world, during the earlier days OF the
world war.
mn
These bells, also the gift OF Mrs.
Safer. range In weight from $40 TO
Ais pounds. The tenor or largest
bell carries the following inscription.
written especially for the purpose by
Professor Flagg OF the university:
We ring, we chime, we toll:
Lend ye the silent part.
Some answer In the heart.
Some echo I'm the soul"
The diamond drill., 1921-07-02
WONDERS
OF AMERICA
THE LARGEST BRICK
BUILDING
BY T.MAxEY


THE Pension Office Building. Wash
Il Ington. II. c. is often referred 10
as the largest brick building In the
world. 8rhat statement is easy to be-
lieve when one learns that 1880
600 bricks were used Ia It's construc-
tion. II Is four stories high, exclusive
of the basement. 400 feet long. 200
feet wide and contains 1T5 rooms.
The court contains eight columns,
each eight feet In diameter at the base
and 75 feet high. Each column con.
tains more than 5000 bricks and
1,449 square feet OF plaster, all beauti.
fully colored In representation Of
many historical scenes.
First occupied during the year 1886,
this building was constructed as a
memorial TO the brave soldiers and
sailors who had so well served their
country during the Civil War. as well
as TO house the employees and records
OF the Pension Bureau.
The corridor accommodates 1900
people and II Is here that the pres.
idential inaugural balls have been
held.
Precious indeed are the records which
are filed away IN this great structure.
In passing, II IL interesting 10 note
that the report OF the commissioner
In charge for recent year. shows
74s,147 pensioners on Uncle Sans pay
roll and the total disbursement as
more than sl85. 100000.
The diamond drill., 1921-07-02
cHAprER xN

told my story 20 the captain much
more IA detail. and Breckenridge being
found. stood sponsor for my identity,
SO that was not detained. Tho next
morning testified before the coroner'a
jury over the crushed body OF Wine.
and later appeared Ia the room OF the
grand jury which indicted WaIdron.
ON both these occasions told enough
TO make matters reasonably clcnr, yet
carefully avoided any direct mention
OF Miss Cessler No doubt her name
would be brought into the case later,
but I was determined ~ should not
De introduced through any indiscre.
tIon on my part Krnntz's name was
used. bnt only Indirectly, and the Inn
The diamond drill., 1921-07-02
WONDERS
OF AMERICA
VALLEY FORGE

TN THE picturesque valley OF the
= Schuylkill river. twenty miles north
west OF Philadelphia. there Is a sacred
spot at which every American should
give himself the privilege OF worship
Ing sometime during his or her life
time.
II Is the then unattractivc site
lined with barren. frozen hillsIdes.
where General George Washington
and his little army OF about 10000
half-starved, poorly-clad patriots bIv-
ouaced. suffering unthinkable hard
ship. from December. 1777. 10 June.
ITS. following the tragic battle OF the
Brandywine and the occupancy OF
Philadelphia by the British.
This circumstance OF history be-
queathed 20 this hallowed place
glory and fame which win attach TO
IL throughout the ages to come as will
the more recent struggle 10 the region
or the Argonne In France.
A tract OF about 600 acres has been
purchased by the state OF Pennsylvan-
la and the government, with patient
determination and admirable COM
pleteness. is restoring ancient land
marks and transforming this historic
camp-site Of the Continental army
Into an everlasting National Shrine.
The Daughters OF the American
Revolution have erected noble shaft
to the unknown who sleep here and
the Valley Forge Museum OF American
History contains many relics Of ths
day. One fills with emotion as he en-,
ters the little cottage where General
Washington had his simple headquar-
ters and feels the odor OF sanctlty as
he steps into the Washington Memorial
Chapel, sometimes called THE West
minister OF America"
The diamond drill., 1921-07-02
WONDERS
OF AMERICA
3. western Newspaper Union.
THE PYRAMIDS
ByT.TMAxEY

a GROUP OF mounds, about sew.
"A enty In number, located In south
western Illinois. net great distance
from 81. Louis. comprise what Is said
20 be the largest remaining work OF
the aborigines north OF Old Mexico.
Whence came these Mound Builders.
how long they remained and whittier
they went. history seems not 20 record.
Scientists have failed 10 establish the
dofnite period OF time which their
construction represents. That these
monuments OF prehistoric man direct
ly connect us with vanished people
OF whose history we know little or
nothing there Is. OF course, no question.
II is thought by some that the So
called missions OF California. many of
which are falling into decay, are as
Infants compared with these ancient
piles OF earth which stand In mute
evidence OF the fact that. years be-
fore modern civilization. this section
was the seat OF an empire OF most
primitive race.
The greatest OF these mounds "A
known. locally. as Monks mound (leg-
end has II that colony OF Trappist
monks once lived upon it, IL IA
more than 100 feet high. covers sir.
teen acres and. II II believed. must
have required 5000 mep two years to
build.
The diamond drill., 1921-07-02
WONDERS
OF AMERICA
VI Western newspaper Union
THE DEVILS TOWER

THIS peculiar freak OF natur,
4 which has become one OF Uncle
Sans National Monuments. is located
near Sundance In northeastern Wyo.
ming. II Is gigantic rock, COO feet
high, probably 90 feet In diameter al
the top and mile around at the
base Rising sheer from the level
plain, IL Is visible In some directions
for almost hundred miles.
Undoubtedly this tower was useful
to primitive races as well as 10 early
pioneers as landmark. 'Tis thought
that during the subsequent Indian
wars members OF the Sioux and Crow
tribes directed their marches by the
aid OF fires and other signals flashed
from this ever-visible tower.
AS one approaches this monstrous
rock. his amazement and awe In.
creases. because Il seems incredible
that any force OF Nature could have
carved this solitary monument
To climb TO the top would seem an
impossibility. yet It is said that
number OF years ago man and a
woman accomplished this feat sue.
cessfully.
Now that the war Is behind us and
Uncle Sam has more time 10 devote
to home matters. II seems nor unlikely
that he may deem II advisable TO
send an expedition TO the top OF his
new possession and cause series OF
stairways TO be constructed for the
accommodation and convenience OF
venturesome tourists bent on getting
acquainted with their own country,
The diamond drill., 1921-07-02

bit; Morris, run down and call the
patrol : have 'em get that body down
out OF there first when they come
Kelly. you stay here. with Halsey at
the door,"
/ followed him and the fourth officer
into the inner Office. II was n wreck.
but the sergeant took the scene In az
glance and picked his way across 60
the shattered window. The policeman
bent over the outstretched figure OF
Waldron.
"How Is the cuss, CARR
"Alive, all right, but got hl OF
a crack on the COCO"
~Give him n glass OF water in the
face. Is this the grip you was telling
me about, Mr.. SEVERN
"Yes: it's locked. but supposed to
DC full OF yellowbncks."
He pulled II forth from beneath the
grasp OF Waidron's arm.
'.All right: TIL see II safe out o.
here. guess youll have 20 go nioag
with us, Mr.. Severn; the captain viii
alkeIy want ter ask some questions"
The diamond drill., 1921-07-02
THs ENo.l

Long since Hester had let one OF the
gables TO daguerreotypist named Hol-
grave; and none others were in the
old house save herself and Clifford
tnow pardoned out after serving SEN
tence for the supposed murder OF an
uncle). and little Phoebe.
Judge Pyncheon was the great man
OF the town; but, despite his ever
ready smile and studied benevolence.
he was not greatly liked. Hepzibah
shrank away from him and Clifford
shrieked when he would have forced
his way In TO see him.
Hepzibah and Clifford scarce left
the house even for the garden; but
Phoebe and young Holgraye met there
often; and the kindly mist made itself
thin between them I'LL they saw each
other clear and their hearts drew close
and love came TO them--but so softly
and sweetiy they knew II not for love.
but called II by that other sweet name
friendship.
Then Phoebe must needs 20 home
and with her went all the sunshine;
and the mist drifted back--and all the
scant happiness that had come with
her 10 Hepzibah and Clifford for lit
tie. fed away.
When she had gone the Judge be-
came even more determined to see
C1INorr>-
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-25

A CCEPTED styles in suits are In
"A terpreted in many ways. The art
of the tailor is put to the test when
ne must adapt a mode to the age Of
his patron and modify 1t in accord
ance. In suits there are those that ex-
press the buoyancy Of youth, those
that convey the spirit and poise Of
later and fuller life, and those that at
test to the dignity, quiet and richness
of age. None of these have been al
together left out Of the displays, but 1t
Is natural that suits for youngerpw o-
men should predominant and two Of
these are pictured here.
The suit at the left Of the iIlustra-
ton is built on youthful lines to start
with and is made Of soft cloth
"duyet de laine." in brown. The box
coat, which flares somewhat, has a
novel trimming at the bottom OF che
nile fringe and collar and cuffs OF
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-25
ALL PAID TRIBUTE TO GUEST
And by No Means Least Were the
Words Of Praise Uttered BY
Grandmother.

In New England they tell Of a pas
tor who had boarded for so long with
certain family that when he was
called to new fields Of labor that fam
lily felt his loss keenly.
"The best pastor we've ever had In
this town." said the head Of the fam
lily. Il don't expect to see his equal
again"
such good company" said the wife,
land so sympathetic If the least thing
went wrong"
He was the easiest man to cook for
I ever knew" said the maiden aunt.
He was always satisfied with what
he had and never grumbled."
HE had such nice disposition"
said one Of the younger members OF
the family.
While grandmother in her corner by
the fireplace, shook her head dOlefully
as she added her tribute Of affection.
'Ill miss him dreadfully." she OBJ
served. HE was the best hand at
ketchin' moth millers that ever did
see" Philadelphia Ledger.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-25

brown caracul fur 1t fastens up the
front with odd, oblong buttons. 1t Is a
youthful affair as it Is, but band Of
fur substituted for the chenille fringe
will adapt 1t to very young women.
The shortness of the skirt indicates
that 1t was meant for them.
The handsome suit at the right,
made of black suede cloth, is distinct
ly matronly. The coat is elaborated
by side panels, by variations in its
length and by rich embroidery OF
black silk and silver tinsel. 1t has a
modish collar Of natural squirrel fur
and both the skirt and coat approve
the style OF longer lines. 1t would be
hard to find anything to excel this in
suit that is distinctive and rich
enough for the usual social affairs that
interest women. It is just what they
need for their clubs, concerts, church
entertainments. teas and other In
formal gatherings.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-25
NOT UNTOUCHED BY SORROW
Teacher Entirely Mistaken II She I'm.
aslned Small Girl Had Never Ex-
perIenced Suffering.

Emily Margaret, a six-year-old Co.
lumbus girl, has straight blond hair.
This Is source of much distress to
Emily Margaret, as she is not too
young to appreciate the advantage Of
curly hair, and she particularly ad.
mires black hair She was at Sunday
school recently, and the teacher was
telling Of the terrible plight Of the
children Of the war-stricken coun.
tries. BY the way Of implantlng
proper appreciation Of their blessings
in the minds of the children, the teach.
er called their attention to the con-
trast between their own condition and
that Of the unfortunate youngsters
"Why," she concluded, "you little
ones have no idea Of. what sorrow
means" Emily Mafgafet was Inn
pressed, but she could not let the
statement go unchallenged. She adj
dressed the teacher thus: Miss
Blank, I'm awfully sorry for them.
but all the same l do know what
sorrow means. Every time / see lit
tie girl with dark curly hair have
to shut my eyes to keep from crying"
indianapolis News.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-25
CONDENSED
CLASSICS
THE MARBLE FAUN
NATHANIEL DEAAwrHORsr
Condensation by
Rev. Paul Revere rockingham
NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE

OUR individuals were standing
nv in the sculpture gallery of the
capitol at Rome. Three of them
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-25

Tour distinct types Of hats appear
4 here. each one Of them entitled to
be called q star in the galaxy Of ita
particular kind. They are forecasts
Of what we may expect to see Iii tic
millinery sky this winter, and they
are enchanting. AT h glance We per-
ceive them to be the work Of artists,
from the frame foundations 10 tha
last minute details Of their making
and trimming, and concede that only
expert professionals can make them.
Think this over when the price 81 hats
Is under discussion and b. Willing lo
pay fpr faultless workmanship.
At the top Of the group dress nit
Of black velvet. has soft crown anl
straight wide brim with novel anIsh
about rs edge. Tor this border mur'
bers Of shiny black ornaments haviha
the sparkle Of Jet are used. TbelIr
Of the crown ana brlm are Beautifully
balanced, and TIE shape becoming II
many faees
one of the shapes that ari's1 iogr
nnrcarH Il tNH Youthful
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-25
Will Rheumatism Again
Bind You Hand and Foot?

Il you had Rheumatism last wear
and treated only the pains Of the
disease by rubbing with liniments
and lotions, you can be sure that
soon again you will be in the shack
les OF this relentless foe. You NAV
get some slight temporary relief
from the pains Of the disease by
the use Of these local remedies, but
Rheumatism is too real and relent.
less disease to be rubbed away.
so many cases Of Rheumatism
come from . tiny germ in the
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-25

blood, that you should try q REM
edy that has proven SO thoroughly
satisfactory in these cases. S.S.S..
the fine old blood remedy cleanses
the blood Of all impurities. and re-
moves all disease germs that may
creep into the blood. Begin taking
S.S.S. today, and write our medical
director for expert advice, without
charge. Address Chief Medical
Adviser, 1877 Swift Laboratory, At
lanta, Ca. S. s. S. is not sold or
recommended for venereal diseases.