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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-06

it was the prettiest one / ever saw,
and way ahead of even Mr.. Easter
brooks.
"And, pray, who is Mr.. Easterbrook 2"
asked Father then. 1.-THE violinist,
perhaps-eh
Now, wasn't 1t funny he should have
remembered that there was violin
list? But, of course, l told him no, it
wasn't the violinist. 1t was another
one that took Mother to ride, the one
| told him about in the Christmas let
ter; and he was very rich and had
two perfectly beautiful cars; and
was going on to tell mofe-how he
didn't take Mother now--but l didn't
get a chance, for Father interrupted,
and said, Eyes, yes, to be sure" And
he showed he wasn't interested, for
all the little smile wrinkles were gone,
and he looked stern and dignified,
more like he used to. And he went on to
say that, as we had almost reached
home, he had better explain right away
that Aunt Jane was no longer living
there that his cousin from the West
Mrs. Whitney, was keeping house for
him now. She was very nice lady,
and he hoped / would like her. And
/ might call her cousin Grace"
And before could even draw breath
to ask any questions, we were home !;
and real pretty lady, with light
blue dress on, was helping me out of
the car, and kissing me as she did so.
Now, do you wonder that have
been rubbing my eyes and wondering
if was really I, and if this was An
Jacksonville?
ONE WEEK LATER
II isn't a dream. It's all really,
truly true-everything Father COM
ing to meet me, the lovely automobile,
and the pretty lady in the light-blue
dress, who kissed me. And when i
went downstairs the next morning
found out 1t was real, specially the
pretty lady; for she kissed me again,
and said she hoped I'd be happy there.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-06

Most of mans hero worship is
wasted on himself
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-06

Blessed are they who know enough
to let well enough alone.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06
Sensible Nurse.

Most folk at one time or another
regale their friends with details Of the
surgical operations they have under
gone. Nearly always great stress is
laid on the discomfort attendant upon
coming to."N
This patient was well on the road
to recovery, and the Woman, who had
visited her many times, had as yet
heard nothing Of the throes Of coming
to-" Wondering why, she asked her
friend If she had experienced any
trouble along that line. Her friend
laughed. "That part was funny" she
said. Funny ~ repeated the Woman,
Sin what way?" "Why, 1 asked the
nurse, Am coming tor and the nurse
replied simply, No, you're to- That's
all there was to it."-Chicago Journal.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06

been quite noticeable and certainly en-
couraging, for 1t marks the turn in the
situation. Lethargic for four years,
the building business Is gradually COM
ing out Of its stupOr. What will be
the immediate effect Of this condition?
More homes. Today there are about
100000 homes needed to take care
Of the population, not ALLOWING for the
normal increase in population each
year. More homes will give some of
these 100000 families place to live
in and will help reduce the rents Of
those who choose that way.
This is the golden opportunity for
those who have been paying the fiddler
for the last three years to get even.
Those tenants who have been planning
to build a home Of their own but have
hesitated because Of prices, now have
an opportunity. Wage adjustments
and price reductions have brought
down the cost Of building to a point
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06
FAVOR SWEET-CREAM BUTTER
Product In Storage for Year at Nor
folk, Va, Scores Higher Than
That on New York Market.

After remaining in storage for one
year, samples Of sweet-cream butter
recently inspected at Norfolk, Va,
scored higher than the highest score
for butter quoted on the New York
market. These samples, which re-
ceived scores averaging 93.47, were
representative of 1,OOOOOO pounds of
butter packed for the United States
navy under the supervision of the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture. The scoring was done by spe-
cialist from the dairy division and
representative of a commercial butter
firm in New York city.
''This butter, which was made for
the navy last year." said the inspec-
tors "was of such fine quality that we
cannot neglect the opportunity to COM
ment upon the comparatively small
amount of extra work required to pro-
duce a product Of this quality as COM
pared with the average butter found
on the large markets"
This butter was made from per-
fectly sweet cream, with a compare
lively high salt content and low mOis-
ture. The moisture content did not
exceed 1875 per cent. After one year
in storage only one sample scored as
low as 92h. OF the other 80 sam
pies, "a scored "a, two scored 1914
and "a scored SO.
Consumers who are accustomed to
pronounced flavor in butter do not
at first show favor to sweet-cream
butter as it is somewhat lacking in
this respect when fresh. A demand
for sweet-cream butter, however, is
growing steadily, according to butter
dealers handling this product, On be-
ing held in storage the flavor becomes
more pronounced, and for this reason
sweet-cream butter is often scored
higher after storage than when fresh.
For storage purposes such a butter
is far superior to the ordinary butter,
which usually loses In quality during
the storage period.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06

sive home Of considerable size, but \
gets that appearance from the arrange
ment. The porte cochere, covered
driveway, which is becoming quite
popular since the advent Of the rear
garage adds breadth to the building
and helps to give the impression Of
bigness, although the actual di-
mansions are only SO by 80 feet.
This house is stucco finish over hol-
low tile, although it can be stucco over
brick or frame, depending upon the
location and price of the materials.
A front porch extends part way
around the side and leads the way to-
the front entrance which opens into
a small hall. This hall in turn opens
on one side into the living room, on
the opposite side into the dining
room.
The living room is one of ideally
shaped and sized lounging rooms, IA
by % feet, with fireplace in one wall
and fanking built-ln bookcases. All
along the right side of the living room
are windows and doors insuring plenty
of daylight. The room opens out on
to a small side porch and also a sun
parlOr which is inclosed.
And in a similar manner the dining
room is provided with excellent light
ing facilities from two sides.
Directly in back of the dining room,
which is 13 by II feet, is a kitchen,
IS by 10 feet, not much space when
old-fashioned kitchens are considered,
but amply large enough for this mod
ern home because of compact arrange
ment and use Of built-in features.
There is a small pantry in connection.
A rear hall leading from the kitchen
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06

gives access to a bathroom and rear
bedroom, IL by 8 feet inches. This
rear bedroom has the additional con-
venience of small sleeping porch.
On the second floor the plans call
for three unusually large bright bed
rooms, the front or master bedroom
being, 20 by IA feet and the others
Fl by IA feet inches and IL by IA
feet. A sleeping porch, II by IL feet,
is connected with the bedroom.
This seyen-rOom arrangement is a
very comfortable and pleasing one.
In case another bedroom Is needed
it can be installed without additional
cost, merely by dividing the large bed
room in two. But II there are not too
many in the family, the present ar
rangement is quite satisfactory and
economical.
This home is a little better than
the average, and certainly one that
any man should be proud to own.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06

food packages, because the product
which it holds is extremely sensitive
to outside influences, especially Odors.
Men who have made a business Of
studying market conditions and meth
DDS have long given attention to the
package problem and they are still at
IT. This year at the National Dairy
show, held in st. Paul, Mimi, october
8 to 10, the United States Department
of Agriculture had an unusual show
Of butter packages that proved Of as
much interest as lot of curios. The
department has collected packages
from the various countries Of the
world that make butter in consider
able quantities, and they were shown
in comparison with packages that are
used in our own country. In addition
there were examples Of good and of
poor packing.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06
CHARMING RO0MY
STUCC0 HOUSE
DlstinCtiVeness and Individuality
in This Model.
LOOKS LARGER THAN 1T IS
Seven Rooms and Three Sleeping
Porehes Are Shown In the Plans
Better Than Average, and
One to Be Proud OF.
BY WILLIAM A. RAnEoRn

Mr. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject Of building, for the readers of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he
is, without doubt, the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford, No. 1927 Prairie
avenue, Chicago, ILL, and only inclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
Building Permits SO Per Cent Ahead
Of Year Ago" Building Contracts In
dicate Wonderful Year." These are
some Of the headlines which catch the
eye these days. In short, building
has become a live news topic, and
1NnSthing relative to that subject is
sure of a prominent headline in the
papers. Ever since last September
the increased activity in building has
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06
COCK FIGHTING OLD "SPoRT"
Praeticed in China Since the Earliest
Recorded Tlmss-lts introduce
ton in the West.

Cock fighting is probably the most
ancient sport in the world. Known
since the earliest antiquity in China,
it was also popular in India, the home
of the wild jungle cock, from which
these fiercest of all feathered fighters
were probably originally bred. From
India it spread to Egypt and all
through Asia Minor.
Its introduction to the West through
the Greeks came about in a most dra-
matte manner. The story goes that
ThemistOcles called a halt on the
march of his men against the Per-
SLAMS because he happened to see a
pair of game-cOcks fighting. To the
group about him he made a great
speech, admonishing them to meet
their enemies with the same spirit. In
cOmmemoration Of the victory Athens
had public cock fights each year
thereafter, and from this somewhat
solemn beginning it rapidly became q
popular sport.
Earlier mention of 1t shows that
there was no sentiment against 1t,
since one William Fitz Stephen tells in
some detail of the cooking matches"
arranged by the masters at boys
schools, especially to celebrate Shrove
Tuesday. Henry VIII had a cockpit
built in his palace at Whitehall
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06

CLEAN PACKAGE FOR BUTTER
Carefully Packed Product Gives More
Enjoyment to Consumer Than
slp-shod Parcel.

prepared by the United States Department
Of Agriculture.)
For the same reason that a man
prefers to eat his meals from a clean
tablecloth he prefers to get the butter
he eats in clean and attractive pack
age-it helps him to get more enjoy
ment from his food and that means he
really gets more value out Of 1t, even
though carelessly packed products
may contain just as much food value
as those that are put up carefully.
The package into which butter lie
put is of more Importance than most
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06

Hurry Motherl A teaspoonful Of
California Fig Syrup" now will thor
Oughly clean the little bowels and in a
few hours you have a well, playful
child again. Even a cross, feverish,
cOnstipated child loves it's 'tfruity"
taste, and mothers can rest easy be-
cause it never fails to work all the
sour bile and pOisOns right out Of the
stomach and bowels without gripping
or upsetting the child.
Tell your druggist you want only the
genuine california Fig Syrup" which
has directions for babies and children
Of, all ages printed on bottle. Mother,
you must say California" Refuse
any imitation. Advertisement.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06
DYED HER BABYS COAT,
A SKIRT AND CURTAINS
WITH DIAMOND DYES"

Each package Of Diamond Dyes" con-
tains directions 90 simple any woman can
new. Even If she has never dyed before,
Hhe can put a new, rich color into shabby
skirts, dresses, waists, coats, stockings,
sweaters, coverings, draperies, hangings
everything. Buy Diamond Dyes--no other
hnd--then perfect home dyeing is guar
anteed. just tell your druggist whether
the material you wish to dye lie wool or
silk, or whether it is linen, cotton, or
mixed goods. Diamond Dyes never streak,
spot, fade or run.-advertisement.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06
GUARD AGAINST COLDS AND
INFLUENZA.

Ply keeping a little vacher-Balm In
your nose.
1t helps to prevent the germs enter
ing the system.
If you are taking cold, it makes yog
feel better at once.
Nothing better for Aches and Pains
Keep it handy this time Of year.
Ask your druggist, jars or tubes, 30c.
3. w. Vacher, Inc, New Orleans, La
Advertisement.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06
Line Was Busy.

He was newly arrived in this coun-
try and was none too familiar with
the use of the telephone. So he took
down the receiver and demanded:
"Aye want to talk to my wife,"
Centrals voice came back sweetly,
Number, please"
"Oh," he replied perfectly willing
to help out, "she bane my second vun."
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06

where the poor man can give the mat
ter some thought. The year 1922
should see many homes built.
We would like to build home our
selves If we could build one along
the lines Of the charming home illus
trated herewith. Here is a home that
has distinctiveness and individuality.
To all appearances it is a very broad
pretentious, and consequently expen-
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06

Watch CutIcura Improve Your Skin.
On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment,
Wash off Ointment in five minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water. 1t
is wonderful what Cuticura will do
for poor compilations, dandruff, itching
and red rough hands.-Advertisem
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06
slnna Of Tuheruloale.

A COW that stays thin in spite Of
good feed and has 9 cough shows
pretty sure signs of tuberculosis. Let
a veterinarian test her.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06
snlritualistle Mania.

From Southern Bavaria comes the
report of an entire family Of II men,
bers going insane through spiritual
istic experiments. The neighbOrs
found them, after destroying their
furniture, about to offer up an infant
as a sacrifice to the spirit Of pure
light" Scientific American.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06
nTacf.W

Sir Charities Biron, London's chief
magistrate, once gave a lecture on
'Tact" and incidentally related a story
Of Scottish minister who on one oc-
casiOn thus addressed a condemned
criminal: Donald, mon, the gallows
are ready, the hangman's ready, the
ropes ready-are ye ready?"-Chicago
Herald.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06
AInh.PrIoed slre.

Any sire is high priced that will
not pass on to his offspring the char
acters which go to make them desir-
able from the market standpoint.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06
The Joy of Hardships.

After a man has once succeeded he
always gets a lot of pleasure recall
ing the struggles and failures he has
been through.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06
That's Different.

81 heard the speech last night was
ex-tempore." ut was nothing Of the
kind; it was rotten"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06
No Much.

Pupil Ito tutor)-T am grateful to
you for all I know" 'Tutor-"DOn't
mention it; it's mere trife."
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06

People who know the least are apt
to assume the most.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06
Producers Not Boarders.

The cows on a successful dairy farm
must be producers and not bOarders.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-04-06

ton Prices e. ,ss..rcNlng Half ana aalf ors
Booklet HUH fssiis-. ssed 1rsatiy fednr
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-04-28
SPRING STYLES FOR MEN

Vests will button up the front
this season, say the Paris design
ers.
Suits of tar and feathrs in black
and white effects will be worn
mostly in Southern states.
Napkins will be worn across
the knees instead Of around the
neck. Thus the gravy will be al
lowed to drip on the necktie
without hindrance.
Spats will be much in evidence
in married families.
Tight fitting trousers will be
much worn, especially around the
bottoms.
Vapor bath cabinets,when worn
by men, will completely envelOp
them, showing only the head.
Handouts this year will be Of
steel, brightly polished, and will
be worn about the wrists.
Socks will be much darned, al
though it is permissible TO use
stronger language when dcscrib-
ing them.
Ear muffs will continue TO be
worn in neighborhoods that are
infested with gossips.
Suspcnders will be worn by men
who have to use both hands in
making a living. Those in one
armed professions will stick to
belts.
Open wicker work TASKS are
coming in for the heated period,
the heavy leather bound Winter
TASKS being put away in cedar
chests.
Porous plasters will not be
changed much in style. They
will be of the pek-a.boo effect,
cut in the clinging style and gor-
cd around the edgcs.--lix.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-27
TINE BIG ELEMENT IN
STAGING SPECIAL. SALE
Finger Sandwiches Carnival ur-
tween Hospital nrnrRt aud
Circus Events.

one of tho most important factors
in STAGING big special sales and
drives Is tn" element Of t.melincss.
Try to determine how the public is
feeling and thinking. and If the
diagnosis is accurate. results should
exceed widest expectations
That this is "A good method Of lay
ing tho groundwork for sale was
proven recently ny Dimond's Econ
"my store. Of Providence. Il. /. Al
though the store had only recently
held successful strikers relief
sale. II did not hesitate to nut on
It's monster bargain carnival. be-
cause. as Assistant General Mana ger
George NJ Finger points out. the
tremendous success OF this sale is
perhaps traceabl. To the fact that
carnival for the benefit Of a local
hospital was held the week rcvious.
ana tn" big circus also comes to
town within a few days All this
pat tn" people into carnival frame
Of mind. and this 'psycholoG cal tim
ing az the event was another point
in Its favor.
''Scvcral DAYS prior To the sale We
iNSHrt'd 'ni'-rage advertisements in
III" local "wspapers announcing In.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-27
RE TAIL HARDWARE MEN
OF DISTRICT TO MEET
Session of Virginia Retail
Hardware Branch at Nor.
folk TUESDAY.

Tuesday the Norfolk branch of
The virginia State Hardware
Dealers Association viii hold its
annual session in Norfolk. Thomas
Is. Howell president OF the State
organization. stated today. Mr.
Howell Will attend the meeting and
speak
The program will open at $50
o'clock in the afternoon with a
supper, with Introductory remarks
at $50 O'Clock by W. T. Pace. OF
Franklin. He Will bc followed to
the boards by Guy W. Hamilton.
Of Wayncsboro. who will talk on
Our Coming state Hardware Con
yention."
At S o'clock {. W Vaughan. OF
Richmond. viii address the body on
'Saicsmanship. Intcrsperscd With
Now crop "f Jokes"
lie will bc followed by a talk on
''NirGinias Pure Paint Law" by
Lohn small. of Norfolk. aud w I.
rillar. who viii speak on "Asso-
cation service. Both National aud
state
The last address of tho evening
VIII he ;hat Of Mr. Howell who
will ialk ON tho National Hard :
ware Association Co-Oncra,ion with
The state. Versus the Jobber" \
discussion VIII close the session
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-27

andrews. first vice president. Of re-
ierSburc T.. Leidcman. OF Norfolk.
second "-nresident. A y Cosby.
OF Richmond. third vice president.
and j Iialf"vu. al Norfolk. treasurer
The first session viii adjourn at
noou and omen again at J. NJ. when
addresses Viii take up Tn. time OF The
"ody The second day of the Convcr-
ION will omen a. $50 y NJ aud will
continue through until all business
has been attended, To.
Great rivalry between the cities
~ tue state IN entertaining the gro
t'rs has been shown. Petersburg and
Norfolk have both entertained the
body within the last two years hut
despite this Norfolk again seek, the
honor OF housing the body officials
ot the local crocerS' association are
Of The opinion, however. ihat the
claims OF Norfolk. and Of Newport
News, also q biddc-. will 10 over
looked in favor of the upstate cities.
also craving tho honor.
Tho new president. officers and the
board OF directors of the crgaui2a-
ZION Will all be elected on the last
day or the meeting. j. H. AmcSburv.
secretary of the local association,
which numbers more than soc gro
GERS. was unable 10 make an es,i-
mate Of tho number OF groccrs which
the convention would bring to the
LEY, but several hundred are expect
cd "a meet