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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10


nhoppmg Hour m ml oy
dataM emSo6 bdys Observation-Disclosures
andgma1mg out herSpFeahno@ Is Wsenot
hue both the mail service and The store wotldSBs
swamped the last week before Christmas. belplss.m
the face of the overwhelming demand Naturallythe
saleswomen and men, tie mail carriers, delivery boys.
and expressmen, are the ones that really bear the
greatest burden of the general custom of exchange Of
gifts.
Hour after hour, day after day, thee people
face a preoccupied. excited. selfish, exaetins crowd of
Christmas shoppers. There is something about buying
a Christmas present for another that makes a tyrant of
the buyer. 1t must be the right thing. it must cost the
proper amount. it must be wrapped with care, and it
must above and beyond everything be delivered IN
good condition and on time. This is the rack upon
which those who serve at Christmas time are stretched,
and the shopper suffers also, with the force that serve
him, or her. rather. So along with the advice to shop
early, take tie advice also. to only shop when fresh
and mweaned. The last means as much TO your
saleswoman as the first means to your mail man.
Nothing looks right 10 a tagged out shopper. and the
only result of such shopping is an array Of presents that
look even more unsatisfactory at home than they did
at the time of purchase. A little Observance will prove
to the average shopper that more purchases will be
made during the first hour Of shopping, when the MIND
and body are fresh and rested, than in the succeeding
two hours when everything begins to look the same
and nothing is exactly suitable in price or appearance.
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EVENING. DECEMBER 10, 1927.
AT THEIR BEST"
Baird Mitchell

AK HO that has read David Copperheld." that
n Incompatible creation of Dickens master pen,
scan. ever forget Steerforh.-the wild, reckless, wicked
iSteerforth.-and yet with such strcaks Of grand man
illness running through his character as to make him
Vat times almost a god. In his last interview with
lGoPper6eld, he said to him, with the memory Of all
iEher old time friendship yelling forth in his heart:
& Dasy-thcp pet name he called him by-"Daisy.
if anything should ever separate US, you must think Of
me at my best old boy. Come! Let US make that
bargain. Think Of me at my best May not this
tender pleading Of the Maynard S~teerforth find a res
ponse IN other hcarts-in all hearts who read these
lines. How much better would the world be if men
and women thought only Of each other at their best.
How it would stimulate all souls to live only their
best, and aspire 10 be worthy the best thoughts Of tcir
fellows. We look upon the cold and silent face of a
dead friend or acquaintance and with hearts aglow
with tender pathos, we remcmbcr only his good quail
lies. His virtue, shine out brightly and beautifully,
eeipsng whatever OF fault or weakness or vice, there
may have been in his character. Why should we wait
till the winter of death sets its icy seal on heart and
lips, before We are ready 10 think the kindly thought
which is as enobling 10 Ourselves as it would be 10 the
one on whom it is bestowed7
The human race is yet in its moral and spiritual
infancy. 1t is slowly but surely struggling up The
heights.
On every hand are the f~oo,sore, and weary, and
falerng. Some are borne down with heavy burdens
thal have been ansmttcd to them by IN ignorant and
sinful ancestry. Others seem recklese,S squandcring
the golden hours and opportunities of their lives and
thereby making for themselves bed, of thoms for their
future years. But if He whom The record informs us
'Spake not as man spake, could say to the crrins
one, Neither do I condemn thee, go and sin no
more, wherefore should the best Of us frail mortaIs
presume to sit in judgment upon our fellows2 Can we
fathom tie mysteries of the erring soul, or weigh the
motives that prompt it to action? The great want OF
IA world is Chanty and Goodwill to man. There
Il something of the Best in every life; and this is the
plant we should nourish with the tenderese care. Then
ii Us begin to think Of each other AT Their Bet
II q thus that the widest human nature can be made
10 blossom as the rose.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10
FINE MEETING AT
EAST RUN SCHOOL
Community Gathering Last
Night; Good Program
Given by Pupils

The East Run school held a
very pleasant community meeting
last evening which was we'll Mt
tended by patrons and pupils.
The meeting opened with the
following program given by the
pupils:
Flag Salute-SchooI.
AmorIcan's Creed-School.
America-Audience.
RVcitattop-ElOls Sturm.
song-Class.
Recitation-Fay Hughes.
Rcading-MadelIne Rudy,
Reading-Mildred Rudy.
Soug-EloIs Surm and Helen
Criss.
soug-Ruth Hawkins and Mary
Kerr,
Alter the program Prof. Frank
s. White OF the Fairmont Normal
gave an interesting address upon
1.-THE New and the DID," in which
ho touched several vital questions
with which modern people must
contend, and Supt. I. A, Barnes
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10

While no one will deny that a coal labor beard
is lust as necessary and as desirable a body IS tho
railroad labor board. and It's proper functionins
would mean as much. and perhaps even more, TO the
public, yet it seems that all labor questions T:'''h"r
dealing with transportation, fuel, or food, COIL" be
presented before one labor tribunal. and do aW1y
with the appointment OF a multiplicity 81 such
bolics. n a new board is appointed to take care OF
each class of organized labor 1t will make confusion
in the end where there might be an overlapping OF
allied workers or interests.
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spoke a few words to those pres

SPSNS
ont.
Immediately afterward the
! girls OF the school served refresh
, ments, consisting Of chicken sand
wichea and coffee. and a social
half-hour was spent before going
home.
Miss Dorothy Giles, the teach
'er, announced that the school has
organized a community civics club
with the name The Ever
Ready's." The club, under the
leadership of its president, Earl
Efaw, has set out naples. ferns
and rhodeudron around tho school
lot and along the hillside. and ex-
pect to organize basketball and
volley ball teams in the near fu-
ture.
The school has also planned for
one community meettng each
month at which prominent edu-
Gators will speak, and has organ
lied a sowing club. cooking class
and manual training class. An
entertainment will soon be gtyon
to secure funds with which to
purchase a sewing machine for the
school.
It Is said that the first school
house built on East Run, a log
building was one among the very
drst educational institutions IN
the state. Later. in 1875. an
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10
LEGION CONCERT
PROGRAM MONDAY
Good Musical Treat Booked.
For Local People at
NJ. E. Church

The thinner Harp Ensemble will
render the following program at
the FIRST NJ. Z. church next Mon
day evening as the second number
OF the entertainment course Of the
Fred r. HeIntzelman Post. No.
III American Legion.
Personal Of company-MIss Mel
lie thinner, solo harpist, Miss
Carolyn W. Rice. harpist and
pianist; Miss Adele NJ. Graves,
harpfst; Raymond Simonds, tenor.
Program
Harp trio.
a, Maruka-Schuecker.
b. To q Wild Rose-McDowell-
thinner.
c. Fantasice-Poentiz.
Tenor solo.
a. On the Wings OF Song
Nendelssoln.
b. Expectancy
b. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
c. The Star-RoEers.
Harp Accompaniment.
Harp solo.
a. Gavottc-Bach.
Arabesquc-Dcbussy.
c. Danse do Syiphes-Godefroid.
Tenor solo.
a.. Recit. and Air "Nerxes'
Omh-a mai fu
Harp Trio Accompaniment.
Harp and Piona Duet.
Fantas.e from "Carmen'-Bizet-
Thomas.
Tenor solo.
a.. The Bitterness OF Love
Dunn. \
BurleiGh.
b. swing Low. Sweet Chariot
Handel.
{. The Tnmpeter-Dix.
Piano Accompaniment.
Harp solo.
a. Prelude from Lucia di Lam
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
b. Old Irish War March.
G. Reverio-RoGers.
d. Welch National Anthem.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10
RUFF STUFF

In football there is the forward
pRss In life there is the passinR
"a the buck-in both instances the
fellow on the receiving end has the
hardest Job.
Among the days newe We find
tat the officials of SpringwelIs
near Detroit, have formally denied
that the school children appeared
Il classes In an intoxicated conai'
tom Growing cellar champs early
WhRtf
The strike riots having stopped
sndhicago, can't they do something
about the six day bicycle race in
New York;
FEDERAL Plum Awards Ready to
FSu-headline. And a lot OF pruneH
standing around waiting to get EN-
Emma Goldman Aims to Como
Back, to5U. S-headline. We hope
her atm 1s rotten.
Senator Watson Of GeorEin ex'
htbitedb desire to slap an army
a6asrdn the mug yesterday during
hearing in the senate committee,
Westhought Watson always used
MgneedIa
Bryan declares he finds E1nrihs
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10
SHOPEARLY

HERE are so many good reasons for shopping
! early that il seems unnecessary 10 beg folk to do
il YET every year there is the usual army Of laggcrz
and every season brings its mad scramble at the close.
There may be more excuse for this than appears
upon the surface. People do not have the leisure Tor
shopping these days that they used to have. There is
d great army Of employed people who go to her office
WI. or 10 other employment. at nine O'Clock in the
mo,ning. and are only free at FIVE o'clock in the
eftsrnoon, vlich gives to hundreds of buyers only one
shopping hour a day. from eight until nine
a. M. Of course Saturdays offer an extended period
that gives greater opportunity which accounts tor the
Saturday night jam in the stores:
The urge 10 buy early is then directed mostly to
tbe,lasure class Of shoppers who may choose their
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10

All Of the Bergdoll fortune that the attorneys do
NO, personally absorb, ought to be turned over to
Sergeant Charles o. Macs. tho man who tried to
bring Grover Bergdol out of Germany, Naes needs
the money. being practically destitute IN New York
with ais family on the point OF being elected Tor Eon
paynent OF rent. 1t isn't the fault Of Macs that he
failed to get Bergdoll and a little OF the BergdciI
gold would go a long way toward consoling him Tor
hts disappointment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10

oher was erected, with a small
room partittoncd on at n end
In which the school master lived.
The present building. thorough
IL modern in every way, Is the
fourth TO be located on approx
matcly the same spot.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10

Eamonn de Valera is a true son of the Irish soil.
There would be no Joy in life for him without a
scrap. The very prospect OF peace on the "ould SOL
has aroused in him the keeuest resentment and ne
has determined on one merry row in defeating II
possible. the Irish Free State proposition. Possibly
ID valera has no actual objection to Ireland's being
free. but it looks IKE the one last eaRnce for a
Aght, SO, lets go!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10

The United States Marine Corps
was first called into existence by
an act OF the Constitutional Con
gress Of November 10, ITS, and
served throughout the Revolution.
airy It waa disbanded at the
close of the wPr, April II, 1889.
but was reorgan!zed and perman-
only established July IL, 1Te3.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10
What a Wonderful Month
December Is!

Everybody is thinking about somebody else-lt Is the
unselrish month. when we think vastly NOR about what
We shall give than what Ne receive
and what a PLEASURE 1t is to hunt for the things that viii
delight some sriond-choosing the ono that VIII confer
the utmost possible satisfaction.
Now the time is here whrn gift decisions must be made
and so many unsolved puzzles are still on most minds.
Don't struggle with such problems at home. Come who're
the multttudes of gift things are on display, to make the
choosing easy and 30 satisfying.
Iler. are the beautiful things, tho useful thinss-thS
comforts and luxu4es Of life. and I'LL those givoablo nac3s'
saries that make such pleasing gifts.
Her, all gift problems almost solve themselves
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10

Swedish people cultivate forest
lands as Americans do their farms
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10

The French Ministry Of War
recently announced that the first
volumes Of the history OF the
World War will appear in 1922.
The tremendous task, begun III
1919, requires the classification
and Interpretation OF documents
contained in 10000 filing cases
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10

A meter is one ton millionth part
Of the distance between tao eqna-
tor and the pole.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10
Christmas Gift Gossip

A LADDIN and his lamp may safely disappear
a for the holidays. A trip through the Store
proves there is nothing left for a woman to wish
for, every whIm and fancy finds its answer here.
GLOVES are extending beckonlng fingers that seem to
tnvits you to come and see how really wonderful a
mere piece of kid may he. Smart Englishlooktug
styles for the street. Long, luxurious. GRUMPY ones
for parties and things.
NECKWEAR-A scrunlpt0u3 little boat.shaped collar OF
.:lot or lrisl crpc!r,= or hand embroidery 1aStens on
each shoulder-just so. And there's a donn other
kinds with a dozen other charms one can't resist,
LINGERIE OF filmy, fine laces and silks you'd think would
melt in the sun. But they wear and they wash with
tho best of them. and so modcsly priced, for all that.
"HANKIEs"-such deloctabIe bits Of color and tmbrotd1
cry and fino linens and laces! Makes you want to
pin your 5anky to your belt the way Grandmother did
as a little girl Upwards from csc.
scARFs-FIuttery, Eirtsomo little affairs Of maEue. glow
ingly colorsd like pansies. or fireflies or roses for
youthful shoulders. And grJat, soft flowing ones, like
gorgeous shawhs, have journoyed direct from Spain
for you. Some at $3.50.
u
Hosiery is beautifully exprssed in our Holiday pre-
sentatIoq. New, silky cashmeres, clicked and in nov
elty patterns, avowedly smart. Dashing, heavier wool
numbers. 'siks in fascinating new varieties and col
ortngs. f4<a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10
A Box Of Silk Underwent
to Delight the Wife

Touches Of luxury that she may be longing
for, but has been too thrifty to buy for her.
self.
makes such a selection as much as the pleas
ure of possessing the lovely garments.
No trouble about selecting just the right
pieces as you will see when you come to pick
them out.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10

Tue 2 AN'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-10
Happiness While Here

Every morning when tho glorious sun rises and Shines N
my window to serve me with its warmth and light I'm
grateful.
Every night when tho old moon shines down on my study
desk. I'm mindful.
Ewry beautiful valley that I see belongs to me, but some-
one elpr pays the taxes. | enjoy the Landscape without
owning the land-enjoy the success Of others without be-
ing envious.
SONS might suy that I am crazy. hut,it's better tot In
sam, and happy than to be sane and miserable With NIL
lions in money and no more right to the road In the
velTr-no dtsposition to see the big, bright morning sun
and when alone, no inclination to visit with. the old moon.
The grave is a dark. damp, cold. windOwless affar. with.
no bright sun, no silver moon.
knowing this, I'm going to get my happiness while hire
anS e IN the future, l am fortunate enough to find a
place Of happiness, happiness will not be . stranger to
me.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-25
WAR OFFENDERS
. MAY BEFREED
S. Government Will
Probably Lead Rest of
World In Taking Step

Washington. Nov. "a. America
may take the lead among h nations
associated with her in the world war
in freeing those convicted OF wartime
fen II the program of leniency
being considered by President Hard
ing is adopted. officials here said to-
day.
Investigation of the steps taken in
the direction by foreign nations made
by representatives of this country and
abroad was said by ogicials to have
disclosed that prison doors are still
closed upon violators Of the war laws
of all the other governments.
Foreign governments, officials said,
have treated the question Of way law
offenders in w ways. Where indi-
viduals were arrested and held upol,
suspicion of d:sloyalty or intrigue. but
were not convicted before the end OF
the war. the Allied nations have given
them freedom. but those sentenced
for such ofenses still held in p} ison.
Gases To Be Studied.
The York Of collecting data upon
war v%iolators in this country. request
ed by,< President Harding has been
begun, Justice department officials de-
clared today. Preparation of the di-
gests Of the different cases, officials
said, may take several weeks as i.
would be necessary to communicate
with all the federal and state prisons
IN the country ozascerta!n where the
law V%olators are confined and to OBJ
tain histories of their cases.
While the history Of the case OF
Eugene v. Debs. Socialist leader. in
generated at Atlanta. has been COM
pleted. officials were understood to be-
heve that recommendations on the
question of his freedom would not &c
TO President Harding for some days
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-25
Lemke House Paid
For; State Demands
$9,37l.55; Get. It

Bismarck, N. D.. Nov. "a
A day or two ago it was re-
ported that former Attorney
General Willard Lemke had
affected a settlement with the
Home Building association in
regard to the house that was
built for him at Fargo.
Il now develops that friends
of Mr.. Lemke have put up the
funds to cover the expenses in
CURED by the state of North
Dakota on his account.
1t also develops that while
Mr.. Ielnke during the recent
recall elction campaign stead
lastly maintained that the
maximum allowance made by
the Home Building association
law, viz: $4,000, had not been
exceeded, he was on October
23-this is five days before the
recall election-notihed that
the amount due the Home
Building association from him
was $9,371.55.
1t finally develops that this
amount was paid up on No
vember %.
The house is entered on the
records in Mrs. Lemke's name.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-25
GENEROSITY OF
us. PROPOSAL
MORE APPARENT
More Sentiment Toward
American Plan as Details
Are Studied.
DANIELS DISCUSSES SUBMAR.
}se INES q

Dies Moincs. Nov. 24.-Submarine
disarmament outwcighs dread
~nght disarmament in importance
10 world peace, and q death blow
. undersca warcraft would be the
most fatal blow to future world
vars, in the opinion of Joscphus
Daniels. former secretary Of the
navy, who spent Thanksgiving day
here with Edwin T. Meredith, his
former colleague.
Mr.. Daniels called tho underseas
craft the "~assassins of the sea-
and made it clear that he fayors
the entire elimination Of the sub
marine factor from civilized war
fare.
The naval reduction program al
ready announced, however, is OF
less Importance than the slicing
of infantry and artillery forces, he
said. declaring armies are more
provocative of war than navies.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-25
UPHOIlDS RECORD.

Duluth, Mimi, Nov. 24s-The Du-
3ush Boat club upheld its record OF
turning out First class swimmers when
turing the 1874 swimming season
-FOUR OF It'll youthful entrants gained
national prominence and were placed
the All-Amertcan InterschoIastic
team.
Under the tntslago al M9ts Mann
and other PREPAYMENT tnstructor1, d.
nc. swimmers always have taken
lsading places III national swimming
circles.
The youths who were picked on
this years AI1-American team ara:
Dick Bennett. Irwin Kunnerth. LindG
~ Edison and Jack Gov.
They formed the Duluth central
slxtkt school relay team which won
~ national iso-yArI race. Leonard
s13fAp&rs another Duluth boy. who Is
4kk&41ing And0var academy. $50
sdf&xt q plarq m the A1l-American.
t9t ~ school setx the credit.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-25
SAY 100
YEARS WILL BE THE
R Lifetime

New York, Nov. 25.-One hundred
anc fifty-three years from now, or
in the year 2o74. health conditions In
this country will be so good that the
average person will live 100 years, ac-
cordinE to several Red Cross statisti-
cal experts.
These statisticians based their 100
years idea on what they called past
passing out performances. For in
stance in 1910 in New York persons
died at an average age OF IS and in
1926 they shufled along into the next
world at an average age of 80.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-25
Cooperation Between
Merchants And Farmers
Is Aim In Minnesota

Duluth, Mimi. Nov. 24.LTo create
a better understanding between the
merchant and farmer 50 that g. united
effort will prevail to aid these two
forces in their joint endeavors, mem-
bers Of the St Louis County Farm
ers' clubs held periodical meetings
with n Duluth Retail Merchants as
ISOLATION. Officers of both organiza-
tons asserted that considerable good
has been accomplished through the
meetings. which usually are held in
the evening with banquets and speak
ing and musical programs.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-25
CORNELL FOOTBALL
SQUAD INVITED TO
PLAY IN CALIFORNIA

Pasadena. Cal, Nov. 25.-An-
nouncement was made for the Tour
of Roses association today
that football teams Of Cornell uni
sersity Of Ithaca, N. Y, and the Uni-
Versity OF California of Berkeley.
would be invited to play the annual
New Years dag East VS.. West eame
at Tournament field this season.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-25
Treaty Expected
Try The Associated Press,}

Washington, Nov. 24.-Whatever
may be the view in other Official! quar-
ters. at least a part of the American
delegation TO the arms conference be-
iieyes that any resulting agreement
on naval armament should be put
into the form Of a treaty.
From time to time sine the nego-
tiations began. intimations have come
from high officials that the probable
outcome of the naval discussions
would be merely an international "un-
derstanding," not requiring senate
confirmation 1t has bee suggested
that Understandings" as to policy
are well within the province Of the
executive N that the detail of scrap
ping ships could be accomplished by
an executive order emanating from
the same authority which now enables
the navy to rid itself. without appeal
ing to congress, of vessels it eonsid@
ers no longer useful.
But an indication that opinion might
be now turning rather toward the
formal treaty plan developed today
when it became known that there is
in the American delegation a tendency
to look upon a treaty as the only Iogi-
cal instrument to carry put the de-
ciaions of the conference. One or two
victfons on the point. and to be ready
TO advise that so important an agree
ntent ought not to be left in the diplo-
matte status Of can understanding
The decision, as far as the United
States is concerned is expected to rest
with President Harding. although it
is taken for granted he viii ask for
the opinion OF his representatives In
tho negotiations.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-25

yolks Of two eggs and the diced meat
of WI California Holsters, which have
been boiled and carefully removed
from their shells. Butter the shells
inside and fill with the creamed lob
ster mixture, cover with Drowned,
'buttered bread crumbs. Place q slice
of lemon on each lobster half and
brown in the oven. Serve in the shells
or plates garnished with shredded let
tuce and cabbage mixed with French
dressing.