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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-13

in this country and you get definite, practicable
value for your money no matter what weight car
you drive
The man who has been guessing his way through
overstoeks, discontinued lines, Job lots" and the
like will find it refreshing to talk with the local IT, S.
Tire dealer who is concentrating on full COM
pletely sized line of u. S. Tires
For the first time he will hear some 81 aignt quality
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-13

between chance and certainty in
tire buying.
The U.S.. Tires he sees in stock are
fresh, live tires. They come direct to the
dealeD from his neigtboring Factory
Branch.
There are.o2 Of thee Branches estab-
lished and maintained by the u. S. Tire
makers.
Giving your dear a continuous moving
stock of new, fresh tires built on the
certainty of quality first every time
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14
FALSE RUMOR

HERE has recently been a lot Of severe enti-
cism concerning the way the state penlteuhaEy at
Moundsye has been conducted under the supervision
Of Warden ]. z TeYell Conditions among the
prisoners have been declared most dreadful-cells
were claimed to be in filthy unhealthy shape, the
prisoners were worse than slaves because Of the war
dens methods Of executing prison work, and the food
was such that the unforhunates who had 10 eat It
were made ILL.,
These rumors were so persistent that the Wheeling
InteEigeneer sent one. of its staff, Dwight H. eter
out to Moundsvlle 70 invesdgae. MIR. eter spent a
day and night in the state prison and Investigated
every corner Of the institution from top to bottom his
story appearing in Tuesdays Intelligeneer is COM
plete refutaton Of the scandaous tales which have
been circulated Mr.. Teter states that Instead of a
he.hole we found model pena! institution; instead
Of filth we found spotles cleanliness instead OF dras
tic discipline. we found discipline in many respects
no4 80 severe as army dieiplme instead Of Cruel
ling driving, workshops, we found nothing different
from lie average factory; instead Of hard boiled.
cruel, and unsympathetie warden. we found genial
kindly gentleman whose interest is conferred in his work
and who is the friend Of the prisoners Instead OF
criticism for the West Virginia penitentiary, we have
only praise thankfully and sincerely given.
The writer was given permission to go where nc
pleased investigate anything he wished: every thing
possible was done to expedite his Grand ne made
thorough lob Of it, going into the hospitals, the work
,hon, The cells, the kitchens Everything in the build
iaa came under his scrutiny He was allowed to talk
vita any Of the prisoners he desired the warden lnv~
ina him to get his story 6Yt Hand from them Il he SO
4-,hcd Mr. Teter goes exhaus6vely into his c'Hper-
enet and relates every phase of his investigation IN
lis complete story This article ought to serve 10 com
rlecy down the ha!sh ignorant, and unfair criticism
q which the institution has been subjected.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14

which is Just about the same be.
cause it starts with A.
So when he got through talking
about himself, We says that's 4
fine story, but how about some
tickets for tomorrow"
To which he replied, towit:
holy smoke, fellow cant talk
you out Of nothing"
&c
But II he had talked about q
halt hour longer we might have
been unable to remember what We
called him up Tor in the first place,
At any rate, we thank you Harry
Alexander Tha Great Adam
stanBbury for the tickets and bless
you sweetly.'
P. S. Don't forget We want to
see that game on Thanksgiving.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14
ROOD PRICES

y GOD prices according to Department Of Labor
NJ statistics have increased since August from ono
sscnty-four per cent and the general trend at pres,
ent IS upward. Fairmont people have complained
soadnuously Of TIE cost Of food even when the reaG-
from The highest peak Of prices was lowest which
as about Tie middle Of the summer, and it the condI
ion III markets all over the country is reflected IN local
markets, the protest Will have increased volume.
Many movements have been SET on foot IN this city
is investigate prices tic last being launched by the
ESiwanis Club with committee just appointed ne
modem has been tackled IN turn by the Woman.s
5Gln6 Die Chamber Of Commerce and bodies OF cltl-
bull nothing has ever been accomplished, because
he citizens and the merchants would not get together
united force in order to offer to the buyer the best
possible profit
ne citizens suspicious, and having no knowl
sFe sc the various lines Of merchandising have no
4undelsanding Of exactly what reasonable charge
Would he, Merchants are most reluctant to give any
eonidencss To- the public about the cost Of articles:
Z fFhey would rather apparently stand singing, cnt'-
clam from the people TRAN tell why this and that
$costs 90 much. Any increase in the cost Of living
would Be deplorable right now. with many unern-
uoyed, and the vicinity full Of families who are tac-
~ lie winter with misgivinsS as to how they are go
NJ IS provide the necessary food and clothing Car
dsns al. almost gone; there has been little or no fruit
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sp sepl s9s
Ell latE ispt1o III Elss
seems Alas II Sonas u
de ot sff prises for met
foodstt6s, here have been certain tlat
have bfoist riteuloubly Low prices. Shoppers who
have penetrated lie rpra districts around Farmoat
have bought and put away for tswinber the best Of
country butter for fifteen cents pound. The farmers
told such buyers that the country shores only Of
fering Ten cents This Is ABSOLUTELY out Of proportion
to other food cost, and was most unfair to the farmer
1t only serves 70 point out the great need for some sort
Of balanced adjustment Of food prices. No man
wishes to Sc any producer lose fair and gst p,9h.
conducted. upon any such basis. Was these only some
means BY which he public could be reliably informed
as to costs in relation to charges, then at least two
thirds Of the complaints against profiteerng would be
wiped out, and the other third would be justhabie
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14
LET TIERS TO
THE EDITOR

FAIRMoNT, w. va, Oct. IA
ITO the Editor Of The West Wiz.
gfnianJ-PIease find attached
clipping, Ian editoriall) from the
Pittsburgh Gazette Times. It is az.
grarating because one Is not able
to inject about a quart OF this
kind Of stuff into the majority Of
both sexes that drive an automo-
bile.
This OF course has reference to
those who drive in a reckless man
ner, and don't seem to care tin.
kers damn what is ahead or what
they have left behind, should 3
law, be enacted and placed where
it belongs, then fully one half
would be without the pleasure Of
showing their ignorance when
driving car. have seen cars
running at least % miles an hour
that would beat snake when 1t
comes to ziGzaggtng across the
public highway.
The majority Of cars when an
preaching You will absolutely
stay on their side of the road, but
will not give an inch Of the road.
was In a car last week and the
driver OF same saw such an AMI.
NAL approaching and his motto Is.
Safety First Well he got off Of the
roadway and stopped. when the
other car was passing us there
was not more than inches Of
clear space between the two cars.
! got out then and with a rule
measured the distance between the
edge OF the concrete roadway and
the outer edge OF hiS front tire and
same wa& 81 inches.
No doubt at all had he kept with
in his rights. there would have
been wreck. This happened just
a short distance below the Gypsy
camp below White Rock These
self Same braiuless iackasses have
been watched and when approach
ing crossing over the Traction
limos never look one way or the
other Miracle does not do justice
tor the word that should be used
in these reckless invitations to get
hit by Traction car. Should .
Traction car ever hit one of these
damphools, I would suggest that
a coupon be given to the motor
man running same, and every
time he shows up with 5 coupons
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14

rhe New york Giants defeated the New York
Yankees for the baseball championship Of the world
beoause they had the fighting spirit unwilling to
ueccpt defeat It vas this spirit that enabled them
ID pull back after had start and win the laureis
from team that apparently had them crushed IN
the nrst two games. Thc result OF the series car
rios a moral for the individual who is willing to quit
when things arc not breaking his way Fans every
where should be willing TO concede great honor to
Young Hoyt of the Yankees who working in his
Arst worlds series won two games and lost tho final
one only through slipup on the part of another
player He surely gave his best. and his record ia
! most croditable one.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14
UFF STUFF

esterday morning We put in
l76nf usual weekly call to Adam
4 bury to get tickets for the
ltaotpall gapae satuTaaE' ana
y9isen we got hooked up we says
''KdGn, this Ruff Stuff" and
~. pEe we're afraid that's
he continued" how
gaIfd you like to have an eXciu'
y tfye story about myself" and
tkaa without waiting for a re-
< rs q ramb1ed on for a half hoNr
bent how he got the name Adam
Say5 was first Alexander.
JseptGhe was a little boy he
lihl3 li6 middle name and decided
eptsthe name Alexander, be-
IL 4hean reading about Alex
4 Irl Isat who was wonderful
vi history, and Afterwards
~ fsF Chicago and Phfladel-
had carried the name
Tor some time. he de.
n little ruff on the
m
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14

The entire city is expectantly awaiting the open
ing of the v W. c, A. cafeteria. 1t is real wonder
that Fairmont has not had cafeteria before this
for there is certainly great aching void for one and
has been for long, long time. The women will
have difficulty in feeding all the people who will
wish TO eat there and if the food is good and that
is certainty, and the price is right and that is
certainty, there will be cue backed up reaching
out to the Temple OF hungry patrons awaiting their
turn to enter. Thanksgiving time will be hne
time to begin. We place our order for pumpkin
pie right now.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14


i
oii the tfa0SS & n ii itle
Other ection Il stated u lbe bet
tn, but not Rtirely clear. TUE
speed with which drivers apt
preached the crossing 1t an. ave-
rage speed Of IS miles an hour
the lowest speed noted being 49,
,Tuiles an hour and the highest over
so miles. No accident occurred
while the test was on, but escape
was not due to caution on the part
OF one-thiTd OF the drivers.
In August II persons were killed
and 81 injured in Pennsylvania in
Is crossing accidents on steam
roads. Is per cent Of these auto
mobiles we're involved. From the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14
FARMINGToN

World Series Games, Play BY Play
The Pennington baseball fans
get the reports from the Polo
grounds play by play Tsis ts3 made
possible By Lynn Book end his
radio telephone. ~ the use Of q
loud speaker which he has
'httahed up" TO his apparatus the
voice Of the Pittsburgh eslRyAF
eau DO heard for q distance Of ten
fest. During . game Mr., Book II
kept busy giving out the details
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14

Recent elections in New Mexico and Maine prove
that the temper of the people toward Republican
administration FSs not changed. These elections
we're closely watched and Democratic newspapers
predicted there would be marked Democratic
showing in the results This did not materialze,
aud the Republican victories IN both instances dem
onstrated clearly that the present administration
still has the confidence Of the people.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14

~ X "A u
~ &
lie IN ltSEa IL mot
sf NUM- III 81 D I'll seala ents lsl3s
ddR ~ ~ tia ere are few
.efi trains than automobiles at
grade crossings. The test affords
eyidence that the accidents, as
numerous as they ara, would be
increased, did not good luck shield
many There Ia agitation for the
removal Of grade crossings and
such a result would be desirable,
hut in the absence Of that fruition
the public could avoid many By
being cautious. Safety first" Is
not the only precsution, Safety
always is better.
1t profits little to try to save a
minute and lose a life. A slogan,
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%
retire seE for site3
EeEbaps this a Riod +
.Ifn rec driving ~ II ma
"a "a: fdH caF,sstll peFsen Is fbe
I an no employ Of The fraction
com any, ettl9er 10 hold stock
In same, hut | believe in, Rlsht Is
Right and Wrong. II Wrong. Ens
.tirely too much blame Is placed
on these people who run the cars
when IL the real truth we're known
they are innocent and blameIess.
But the public seems 70 be lpD.
sided when It comes 10 the test
and would take q ft were the poor
autoist blamed for the smRshup he
caused. No sensible person will
find fault with this article. The
kicker will be the one who is
guilty; so listen to what Is said
after same is read and Judge for
yourself
The editorial follows:
One Third Reckless
A test conducted by the Penn
sylvania railroad throws light on
the cause OF many grade crossing
accidents. A crossing was select
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14
Returned to oklahoma

Charles Murphy who has been
visiting his sisters, Misses Mary
and Nell Murphy and brother, Will,
for the past few weeks, returned
to his home in Ardmore, Oklahoma
Mrs. Murphy will remain for a
longer visit.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14
..FRIpAY EvENING. ocroBnR u. l021.
THE BUTTERFLY
BIZ Bcrton BYolcv

EMMY is butterfly,
Jenny is a flirt,
Jenny ways are frivolous.
Il Jenny speech is pert;
EBnt oh the flashing smile Of her,
And oh the willing glance!
Z The grace and pep and style Of her
That make my heart to dance
Mary Il steady sirl
Tho girl ] ought 10 we'd;
She, fair and wise and gentle
With Il loyal heart and head;
ssETelf virtues Ilcould tell about
% For days ana weeks maybe,
Bll Jenus,s cast spell about
1ihe stlly soul Of me
Jenny 10 4 butterfly
WAC lets dun care 80 hang:
sRttt Oh the airy wit Of her.
,tha e1ttn charm, and tang!
iSNfatt, gtand The gan With me
Throughout The toll and strife;
tsBut 1ean5 tenny'd laugh with me
For very Joy Of llfe
| Ana that ssha thata .thstoest of It,
1 Wed share theSvtn and zest Of IT,
And devil take tie rest Of it
when jenny IL my wife!
Copyright. 1927, \. E. A. serric
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14

A number OF folks from here
went to Fsirmopt Tuesday night
to hear Sophie BraslRu, celebrated
Metropolitan cantralto. All we're
hiEhly pleased with the proEFam.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14
sod Farm

James A. Burns has sold his
farm Of thirty acres, located near
Bessie Ann, to Tom Sehlst Of
Downs, consideration $500.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14
Flrst Me1ting 81 cIub Var

The woman's club held q very
Interesting meeting In tho MEh
school building Tuesday yeniKB..
This Was the opening mOatng OF
the club year,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14
Sick

Miss Maud Cooper has bsan out
OF school for few days on nc,
count Of illness.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14

Personals
Miss Nell Reese was visiting in
Fairmont Wednesday.
Alvy Floyd was a business visI.
tor in Falrmopt Wednesday.
Mrs. Kate Ross was shopping in
Fairn1ont recently.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14

Of the game. Mr.. Book has one Of
the best radio stations in this part
Of the state.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14

fails cotton tails will be very
scarce.
Evening star., 1921-03-10
RESTAURANT MAN HELD
IN "FAKE" WHISKY RAID
Harry E Maynard Accused in
;, Connection With Making of
~ Imitation Liquor.

Harry Z. Maynard. a restaurant
proprietor. was arrested today in con-
nection with the raid yesterday of a
garage at 216S Florida avenue. where
complete plant for manufacturing
imitation whisky was found, and on
being arraigned before United States
Commissioner Hit was released under
bonds of $4,000.
The case was set for hearing March
%, at which time that of Joseph
Donovan, who was arrested in the
same case yesterday. will be heard.
In addition to violation of the Vol
stead act. the defendants are charged
with having counterfeit internal
The raid was made by local prohibit
ion agents. assisted by Sergt Gray
OF No. police precinct and Detective
Barbee of No. station.
we are going to get the Dig
men who have been making fake
liquor in Washington, and no person
who has been in that business is
going to be too high for us to reach,
said Capt. Boyd W. Perkins. who is
in charge of the Washington office
OF the enforcement branch of the
bureau of internal revenue. stop
ping the withdrawal of liquor from
bonded warehouses has compelled the
bootleggers to manufacture their own
goods, and we are out to see that
they do not get by with it.
'.The so-called whisky now being
peddled consists. usually, of alcohol,
to give it the kick. glycerine. to
make il smooth, caramel TO give IL
color. and water to fill up the bottle.
Sometimes the alcohol used is rank
poison"
Evening star., 1921-03-10
CHINA

62-piece American Porcelain Dinner
Set. blue bird decoration. several pieces
missing. $12.85: was $1G-JO.
"a Nippon China Salad Plates, all-over
solid color decoration. 25c each; were soc.
~ Decorated China Cream Pitchers. 15c
each, were 35c.
Decorated Nippon China 5-piece Dresser
Sets. $2.95 each; were S5.
16 Imported China After-dinner Coffee
were soc.
12 Imported China Coupe Soup Plates,
grape design. 35c each; were Tic.
IL Decorated American Porcelain Bouillon
Cups and Saucers. 4Sc each; were 75c.
Decorated Imported China Covered
Butter Dishes. 03c ench; were $780,
Decorated American Porcelain 14-inch
Meat Platters. 81 each; were 81.
China Section, Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1921-03-10
Friday Clearance of
WOmen?S Lou Shoes

A clearance of small lots representing
some of the best styles of the season.
Footwear that is absolutely high grade
new and perfect.
33 pairs Brown Calfskin Walking OK
fords, in the popular brogue style, wing tip,
Goodyear welt soles and military low
fat heels. Sizes 5, 5E. g. 6iH, and AAA
4 to ~. AA: 31a and A, and B.
30 pairs French Heel Pumps and Oxfords.
of black and tan calfskin. hand-turn soles
sizes ~. and 51s AAA: and II AA; 4 ~
and \. A: 3, 312, 4, Az and 5B: ) y and &C,
Reduced to s4.75 Pair; Formerly up to Sl6
100 pairs Fine Dress Pumps. including
one eyelet ties in vici kid and patent
leather. with French heels; black satin with
baby French heels. and gun metal pumps
with neat insert tongue. all hand-turn soies.
most all in narrow widths: sizes in the
combined lot: y to AAA; to "a IA; 4.
Az, and A.
Il pairs Black Gun Metal Welt Oxfords
straight tip and military heels, also black
vci seamless pumps. with welt soles and
military heels: sizes 4, Az, 5. 5 y, and
IA; 4, Il, and A, and c.
Reduced to Sz65 pair; formerly up to SIz
womens Shoe Section. Third floor. f
Evening star., 1921-03-10
Housewares
for Various Uses
At Special Prices

so Clothes Brushes. slightly shopworn.
ljc each; were 25c.
25 Mexican Shoppers. assorted sizes. spe-
ciaI, SOC each.
u Assorted-co Splint Scrap Baskets.
75c each; were $l.&5.
IL Infants Aluminium Sets. knife, fork
and spoon, $1.Z5 each; were S1.75.
12 Children's Knife and Fork Sets. 7Jc
each; were S1.25.
T. Cans Wizard Liquid Wax. 4oc can,
sas 75c.
Electric Washing Machine. wood tub
with wringer; slightly sh0pworn. $75; was
SS5.
White Enamel Bath Stools. shopworn,
S1.S5 each; were $32S.
stepladder Stools. shopworn. 1925 each,
were &4.75.
White Enamel Flour Can, shopworn.
S2.5O; $3.50.
/ Two burner Gas Oven, damaged. 1875;
was $3.50.
White Porcelain-top Kitchen Table with
drawer, $3.50; was $S25.
White Nursery Refrigerator, shopworn.
$3.50; was $3.50.
Housewares Section, Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1921-03-10
Friday Sale Noile
Curtains, Half Price

Al Pairs Very Fine Wolfe Curtains, with
exquisite narrow lace edge, two
rows Of hemstitching and pretty lace corner
designs
13 Pairs Very Fine Wolfe Curtains. hem
stitched, with embroidered corner design
and lace edge.
All 2k yards long. some in white.
others in ivory. Extraordinary values, de-
sirable for living room, dining room or
bedroom. 1t will pay you to supply your
summer needs at this low price.
S. Pair; were $40
20 Pairs Wolfe Curtains sheer quality, and
excellent value. Made with two-inch hem
stitched border. for bedroom. or wherever
a simple curtain is wanted. 2H< yards
long. Very specially priced. *1.2S pnfr.
Large Collection OF Remnants and short
lengths of Cretonnes, Curtain Nets. Voiles.
Marquisettes, Poplins. Velours. Silks and
various other upholstery and drapery fab
RIGS. u to II former prices.
Curtain and Drapery Section, Fifth door.
Evening star., 1921-03-10
Friday Sale of
Women Cotton Vests
and Combinations
Remarkably Good Values

so dozen Women's Swiss Ribbed Cotton
Vests. low neck, sleeveless. with narrow
shoulder straps. regular sizes only.
zoe each, or for 81
80 dozen Women's Fine Ribbed Cotton
Combination Suits, low neck. sleeveless,
tube top. with shell or tight knee. also bod
ice top with tight knee. Some of these
styles may also be had in pink.
81 each
16 Womens Fine Ribbed Lisle Thread
Combination Suits. low neck, sleeveless,
umbrella style. with lace edge shell fin
ish, in pink and white. size 6. slightly soiled.
81 each; were $15O
Is Women's Fine Ribbed Cotton Combi-
nation Suits. bodice top with tape shoulder
straps. with tight fitting, lace trimmed or
shell finished knee, umbrella style; size s;
slightly Soiled.
5Sc each; were S5c
II pairs Women's Spring-weight Cotton
Pants, ankle length, sizes Z and 8.
S5c each; were $125
Knit Underwear Section Third door.
Evening star., 1921-03-10
TOYS

"velo Tots" just the thing for the little fellow;
rubber tired wheels; entire frame nicely finished
S295 each.
5 Wheelbarrows, steel body and wheels painted
red: hardwood handles: marked Chief" $165 each
Doll Carriages ecru-fnished body. trimmed in
tan: ecru hood and rubbertired wheels. also brakes
so each were S14.
Shoonys bright colors with horse on each SIDE;
slightly damaged. 81 each: A45
j CIild's Auto painted tan; dented and scratched
SIS. so: S15.
Child's Upright Piano. % keys; slightly damaged
IS: S15. - ,, .o,.
IL Pairs Rink Skates sizes g. Q. 91a, II, liz. $275
pair 81. so.
10 1oinch Full Jointed Dolls. closing eyes and pretty
curled wigs. 81 each; were So. .
II Doll Comfy Cribs some with mattress and pill
,ows. slightly damaged Q at Lis; were s1.75. at
Sa.75; were SIS. at $275: were $500 D at $i''o'
were $3.50
Toy Store, Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1921-03-10
aluminium
Cooking Utensils
At Very Special Prices

Good weight. reliable, smoothly finished
utensils at extremely low prices.
so sets Tipped Aluminium Saucepans. ]
pan each size, /, ~ and 2 quarts. Spe-
cial price, Sl-3S set.
25 Combination Aluminium Cookers.
Special, S1A5 each.
Is 3-quart Aluminium Saucepans, with
cover Special. S1.2S each.
II 4-quart Aluminium Saucepans, with
cover Special. S1A5.
II 2-quart Aluminium Double Boilers.
Special S1.75 each.
80 Aluminium Windsor Kettles. Special,
SI.2S each.
II 6-quart Aluminium Tea Kettles.
Special $1.95 each.
II 8-quart Aluminium Preserving Ket-
ties. Special, $L85.
Aluminium Double Roasters. Spe-
cial. S.25 each.
Housewares Section. Fifth floor.