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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-05-04

said something fine and bright.
They will come home from hoy-
ing been somewhere and they win
S'ahu In front of their mirrors or he-
lore their bureaus or somewhere or
other and they will say. ooh. deaf
Oh dear, why didn't make better mn
sWer than that to the questions those
ladies asked me this afternoonT
Yes. that is the way they do. They
wish they had said something they
haven't said. They've thought up
something brighter than they thought
up when they were talking and they
are sorry.
Now. I'm not like that. I'm not
In the least sorry that haven't said
something else when I'm through talk
ing. l am not sorry now. And when
| get home and stand in front of the
pig sly you won't catch me saying
TO myself, Now Porky, why didn't
you make some other answer to Miss
Ham?'
Perhaps the spring has been here
for some time. l noticed II for the
first time today. The very first time.
L noticed the soft muddy earth and
realized that II was very warm and
very much like the spring. And then
looked about me and said to nv
self. Gracious me, Porky. grunt,
grunt, 1t is spring.
II had been too busy all the early
part OF this season looking after my
digestion"
You haven't been having indiges-
ton, have your" asked Miss Ham.
"Oh. no." said Porky. "Grunt.
grunt, oh. no."
But why then have you had to look
after your digestionf" asked Miss
Ham.
$50 that won't have Indigestion.
That's IN easy one, ask me another"
Porky grunted.
You're very foolish to think of eat
ing If you have indigestion" said Miss
Ham.
You want me to appear to have
indigestion so you can grab all the
food" said Porky. But haven't In
digestioe and l said so. said I had
been thinking about my digestion.
I've been thinking how I could keep
from ever having indigestion and
after giving II great deal Of thought
and testing my thoughts by trying
some good meals l found that the
way to avoid indigestion was by eat
ing good meals.
81 found that I wouldn't lie sick
II / were always WE'LL"
"Any one knows that much" said
Miss Ham.
"Ah," said Perky" but / also found
out that l would always be well If I
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-05-04
what She Was Afraid OF.

A little fouryear-Old remarked to
her mamma on going to bed Il am not
afraid of the dark" mo, of course
you're not" replied her mamma, for
1t can't hurt YOU But, mamma,
was a little afraid once when
went to the pantry in the dark 10 set
a cooky." what were you afraid Off"
asked her mamma. II was afraid
couldn't find the cookies. Pacific Ru-
rel Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-05-04

YES, that is the time ate while you
,alked of food"
Let us not waste another moment
said POrky, although ii doesn't mat
ter If you waste q number of moments
as long as ! don't waste any,"
"Just what ! was thinking about
you" said Miss Ham.
ARGUE and talk and run n race
for food If you WILL said Sammy
Sausage, for the main and great fact
remains that Sammy Sausage was eat
ing delicious goodies while you we're
both wasting time In mere talk Of
food"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-05-04
Safety First.

An Indian went into the Office of
the editor OF western paper to get a
years subscription.
After paying for the paper he asked
for a receipt.
"You don't need receipt" suggest
ed the editor, "the date on your copy
will tell when you paid"
But" said the Indian, "some day
! die, and when | 60 up to the gate,
Saint Peter, he say, You pay your
debts p
81 say, Yes and he say, You pay
for your paper?' and say, Yes
"'You got a receipt?' And say, q
haven't got any for that one
"Then got TO run all over He'll to
find you to get receipt"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-05-04

In small country village, the sta
ton was adjoined by grocery store.
Out in front of the station was beau
tful lake. Stephens was visiting the
station one morning and he asked
this:
"What time does the train 60 east ,
What time does the train go west
How deep is the lake and how much
are your lemons.
After thinking for few seconds. the
clerk replied:
Quarter to eight, half after nine,
up to your neck, three for a dime"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-05-04

LOU mean IL
has been here
some time" said
Miss Ham.
Il mean just
what | have said
Porky grun'ed.
well. then you
haven't said what
Is So" Miss Ham
Squcaled.
My dear Miss
Ham," said Perky.
Il have said what
l wished to say
and that Is some
thing. There are
: o me creatures
who're al W ay $
wishing aftcrward
that they had
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-05-04

"Who was the lucky chap at the
wedding this morning ?"
"The best man saw him kiss the
bride three times when the groom was
Mt looking"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-05-04

Goodness, gra-
CT Gus, grun I,
grunt." said Sam
my Sausage, who
came along at
that moment.
"T'here you two
are talking about
the food you had
eaten or were go
Ing to eat or some
thing like that,
Sammy Sausage
has had a good
meal and has en-
jOyed it.
THAT Is the
[ time Sa IN III v
got ahead Of you,
ha, ha. grunt,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-05-04

For any itching, skin trouble, piles,
eczema, salt rheum, hives, itch, scald
head, herpes, scabies, Doan's Ointment
is highly recommended. 60c box at
all stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-05-04
SAMMY SAUSAGE.

Grunt, grunt,' said Grandfa,hc,
Porky, The spring has come"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-28
Stump Cdnipdign on
in Upper Counties

A special land clearing train, car
rying full equipment for dcmonstra-
ton Of all practical means Of stump
removal and manned by the same
staff of Michigan Agricultural Col
leee specialists who handled a sue
ccssful train IN the Upper Peninsula
last spring, is swinging down through
the northeast counties Of the lower
peninsula during the last two weeks
of September Early in October the
train viii circle back north along the
east edge of the state.
During the first week Of the cam
paign, which opened at Cheboygan on
Sept. rs, crowds averaging more than
100 gathered for the land clearing
schools and demonstrations which
were held along the route, and it is
expected that attendance will be even
larger than this as the train reaches
more southern counties.
blasting and removal Of stumps,
handling Of explosives, and all other
features Of land clearing work are
demonstrated by the train Crew
which is headed by l.. +. Livingston,
~ the NJ. A. G. staff. Many phases
Of the program are Of a sensational
nature, as we'll rs giving the solid
information needed by those who are
to clear the new country, and as a re
suit crowds have shown unusual in
tcrest in the schools.
One stunt which was pulled on
Monday, Sept. 20, at Otsego Lake,
was n ditch blasting demonstration
to drain mosquito infected areas in
the territory. Another outstanding
feature of the campaign will be an
extensive ditch blasting demonstra-
ton on the T. f. Marston farm at
Bay City on Sept. 80. Mr.. Marston,
as secretary of the Northeastern De
velopment Bureau, has been active in
assisting the college STAFF in lining up
the itinerary for the schools.
The Michigan Central railroad, ov-
or which The train is being run on its
southern swing, and the Detroit and
Mackinaw road, over which it will
work back north, are cooperating in
the campaign by furnishing trans
portation on their lines.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-28
Smyrna
Relief Is
Imperative
Near East Relief Issues Ma.
tion-Wide Appeal For
Stricken City.

The increasing seriousness Of
the Turkish invasion Of Smyrna
was evidenced by a cabIearam
from that stricken area, which was
received a few days ago at Near
East Relief headquarters, Detroit.
This message, sent by relief Of
ficlals, states that more than $780,
oCo Greek and Armenian refugees
in the city Of Smyrna alone. have
been forced to flee in a starving
condition, while their homes are
being destroyed by fire which
threatens to reduce the city to
ruins.
EndeaVorinu to cope with this
disaster, Near Fact Relief is issu-
inc q nationwide appeal for funds,
70 save that portion Of the refugees
who have so FAR escaped the feIon-
Gus attack. Every Near East Re-
lief committee throughout the coun-
try is receiving contributions for
the Smyrna Emergency Relief"
the designation Of this urgent APP
peal.
Near East Relief workers from
all parts Of the Levant are being
rushss to The scene of disaster.
where the Smyrna representatives
Of that organ zation have been tire
essly administering 10 the victims.
Turkish atrocities as reported b.
the American consul at Smyrna arc
appalling. Every form OF torture
has marked this infamous attack.
The need of CASH contributions
is more urgent than eve? before,
since the barbarcus actions Of the
Turks not only mean that thou
sands Of men, women and children
are homeless and suffering, but are
actually Starving.
Every man, woman and child 10
earnestly Urged 10 contribute 70
she,r limit and thus releve-though
only tcmporarily--thTs acute and
deplorable condition. All contribu-
tlons, by mail or money orders
should be made payable TO the
NEAR EAST RELIEF, 1905 otroh
Building, Detroit, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-28
RED CROSS ANNOUNCEMENT

The American Red Cross wishes
to announce that the period Of the
1922 (sixth) annual Roll Call will be
from Armistice Day, Nov. IL, TO
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 30, inclus-
i've.
j. r. Mathews, chairman of the
Gratiot County Chapter, has appoint
cd Mrs. Nina A. Harrington of Etha-
ca, Mich, as Roll Call Director, to
take the place of Rev l.. l.. Dewey,
who has removed from the county.
As soon as the Roll Call supplies are
received the work Of organizing the
county for the campaign will begin
and every effort possible be made to
complete the Roll Call on the above
mentioned date SO that there may be
no overlapping with the sale of Christ
mas seals by the National Tubercu-
losis Association, which viii begin
Immediately after the close Of the
Roll Call, and continue until Christ
mas.
There is no official connection be
tween the National tuberculosis As
ISOLATION and the American Red
Cross, but in order to promote the
best results for 10th organizations
the above mentioned dates have been
arranged and should be adhered to.
It is hoped that the 1929 Roll Call
may be much larger than the Roll
Call of ,lagt year, as our Chapter
funds are getting low, and the time
has come when the support OF the
people of Gratiot county, by their
memberships, are necessary if we are
TO continue Red Cross assistance to
the ox-service men, or the public
health work of our Red Cross nurse
continued through the coming year.
Chairman j. 7. Mathews has also
appointed Miss Alderman county
chairman of Junior Red Cross activ-
tiles.
F. L. Convis, Secy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-28

uant TO have wide variety of styles
and grades OF goods to pick from
When our wives select pair of
shoes they insist upon having twenty
different has 60 choose from. When
wc buy sugar we prefer TO have it
come in pastcboard box Of the par
cular size which best suits our fan
cy; .and 40 On thruout the line But
these thires cost money They are
nice, bat are they essential? If we
know we could get good shoes for
2yl, less would we not be willing to
do with q smaller variety TO choose
ftom Certainly we should not
grumbi6 over the high cost Of living
while we continually demand service
which is increasing the cost of the
things we buy.
"Ihe day is coming when this pro-
hlcm Of distribution viii bc worked
out Just as the Development Of the
best distributing methods must take
years to complete. Such changes
come about gradually Right now,
however, there are three things we
can DO TO holm solve the problem and
cut down retail price
CD Urge the government TO extend
IT'S services to tho retail field so that
The retailer con have the same stat
stical information and the same as
sistanco from scientific research as
The producer now eni0vs.
CD When buying, select popular
grades Of goods and avoid freakish
styles. Encourage simplification of
merchandise Pay cash for your
goods and if possible carry them
home yourself. Don't insist upon
ridiculous exchange privileges.
CO Select one good retail store
which will give you reliable service
and stick to IT, BY this mean. take
one gro cry store, one meat market,
one clothing store, etc. AS long as
the store you have selected gives you
good service stay with it and boost
it, IL consumers will follow this
policy they viii automatically build
up the desirable stores and eliminate
the inferior retailers who now are
sustained only by careless, tran
silent trade.
81 know that many people are say
ing hard things about the retailer
just now. Much Of the criticism,
however, comes from those who do
not understand the facts. Many re-
tailcrs have been short-sighted in
this period Of readjustment. They
have hesitated TO take losses in order
10 keep pace with lower replacement
costs. We, however, only do our
selves injury by careless and destruc-
tive criticism.
''The retailer has had tremendous
problems not the least Of which have
been the knocks we have given him.
Most retailers are stumbling along,
dazcd by Che rapid changes in condi-
tons and blindly fearful Of what the
next season will bring forth. At
present, we are on the very eve of
general business Improvement, but
the retailer is not in a mental atti-
tude to prepare for it. He should be
going into the fall business like
fighting cock, but instead his atti-
tude is fearful and defensive. He
should be laying in a large stock of
goods to meet the increased demand
and guard against shortage later
this fall. II is up TO us TO get behind
him and encourage him. Let us
cease destructive criticism and turn
our efforts toward building up the re-
tailers who are giving us the most
efficient service. Quite roasting and
try boosting"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-28

Alma, Mich, Sept. 30, 1929
Dear Editor:
have just returned from quite an
extended trip during which visited
the fruit belt of Southern Michigan
at Galien, Brideeman, Glendara, Ben
tom Harbor, and St. Joe. ! then
crossed the lake TO Chicago and went
on into North Central Wisconsin at
Wausaw. Merrill, lrma, Gleason,
Dudley, Tomyhawk and as far north
as Monoqua. | lived in Gleason 20
years ago and found upon this trip
that the country has improved by
leaps and bounds. 1t contains now
some of the most beautiful stock
farms, equipped with hundreds Of
had Of registered stock, OF all the
leading varieties. Dudley Brothers
Of Dudley have herd Of Brown
Swiss that took my eye. The
country near there is dotted with
small lakes, springs, and trout
streams and the scenery IS beautiful
almost beyond description. Around
the lakes and along the streams are
millions Of Christmas trees, iust the
right size and mixed with the forest
tree leaves just turning make most
delightful picture for one in love with
real nature.
Wisconsin boasts Of having the
best road system Of the central states
and perhaps she does. So Go not let
a chance slip by to visit this Won
dorful productive and prosperous
country where farm land is very rea-
sonablc in price and viii grow and
mature TO perfection any kind Of crop
you wish to plant. ann not land
agent but would be glad to give any
one more information in regard TO
this section. b. O. Markham.
According TO DR.. l. c. Rahbck, the
great Danish specialist in tuberculo-
sis, children who are abnormally tall
for their ape are peculiarlV Drcdis-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-28
Clbe Open FOr1f m

This Forum will accept communications
up 20 500 words ia length ON matters of
community and county interest. Conn
niunications Az regard ~ personal con
trovoraies. religious discussions aud pc
Aticnl diputcs viii not he accepted. All
copy must be- in not later than Tuesday
and all communications must be signed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-28

According TO Or. l. G. Rahhck, the
great Danish specialist in tuberculo-
sis, children who are abnormally tall
for their age are peculiarly predis-
posed 90 tuberculosis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-28

Alma. Mich, Sept. 30, 1922
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-28

+. L. Convis, Sec'y.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-11-17
szzssMs zZssNsgMs sMssNss

Mrs. Josie Spence of Corning
spent several days at the home OF
Mr. aud Mrs. w. J. Brown.
Mrs. j. s. Davis spent last week
IN Corning visiting her daughter,
Mrs. William Cantwel', and family
Will Mustsin and family and Mrs
Dona GOings and family were Corn
Ing visitors Friday of last week.
Mrs. 5 l.. Garrett and her daugh
ter, Miss Bess, of Peach Orchard
were guests of the Ladies AID on
Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist
church aud as a good number OF the
home members were present the af
ternoon was passed pleasantly as
well as proftably.
MISS Eva Knapp, . prominent
young lady OF our nelghborhood,
and Ed Moudy Of near Pocahontas
were quietly married at Corning on
las1 saturday. Their many tflehus
wish them everv happiness.
Earl DuLaney spent couple OF
days last week IN Ben Lomond al
the bedside of his father, who bad
been quite sick but was much i'm
proved whe be left him FRIDAY nigh t
A young man named Bloom, who
works at Brookings, while out hunt
ing With a companion one day last
week, happened to what might have
been serious accident. In friend
'cuiile one OF the guns was acct
denIalIy discharged and the full
force Of the load entered the boys
'eit leg Just below the kuee. Physi-
clans dressed the wound and while
not 50 serious, will make cripple
OF the boy for life.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-11-17

Our school opened iast Mopda,
with about 80 e.roiImenl. Mr Md
Ter seems to ba giving mighty vood
service Let's each patron and mn
pll try - help him make tht, sobooI
."e beat ever had mere.
Mrs. | ). Smith nus her mo,be,
with her tb's week.
Our prayer meeting with ur.
Spencer last IN ng was spiendid
one, not a great number p1es,ot
bug all present 80, med TO eni - a
spirllud meetlns. the only kind
worth whue. Our next meeting
will be with Mrs. w. l.. Johnson
Let us urge that more of the oooo
christians around here get To he
more serious about Hod's w,rx and
more try to be ia regular attendance
at each meeting Let's pray for
more charity among everybody
1t is 2 curious thing that the faults
Se see most clearly IN other people
are often the ones they see most
clearly In u'.
Proctor Patterson, little bov
who live near NaYlor, Ia MAXIM
his home with Mr. aud Mrs Earl
Johnson.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-11-17
BIRDELL

Muses. Geneva Barden and Wv.
Tea Bishop, pupils il the Poeahou.
tas school, spent the week eud With
/ bomefolks here
Several people Of this place had
business in Pyc ,hVntas last week.
ii. u. Hufstedler and family Wis.
lted Rilev Lemmons ard family OF
Manson Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. J. II. Ssrden and little son
of Pocshontas were visiting MIR
aud Mrs. IL M. Bardeu the latter
part OF last week They we're ac-
companIed home By Miss Nema
nufstedler who will spend a few
days with them
d. q. Bishop returned Saturday
from Little Rock where he attended
the Teachers Association.
W. d. Wagner had business in
Imboden Wednesday.
Mrs. Ella Lemmons and children
have moved TO Pocahontas where
the children will enter school.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-11-17

Cleve Gszlway Is preparing .o !"
build a new house on hls iaIm w. -
John Hawkins and Miss JeSs'' We
Taylor, daughter Of Mr., and a,Iv nI''
Lewis Taylor, we're very qalsI6y =
married here Saturday, Esq W.
G Robinson officiating.
Rev. Summers of Poplar dun
filed the pulpit at the Baptl'I church
here Saturday night and sunday
Rev. W E. Cooper will preach
his last sermon for this con's'eHG'
year here sunday. Everybody !
invited to come to Sunday scnoOI
a, 10 o'clock and stay until s''''
services.
Mrs. Phillips, wife of J. F. rhll
lips, died on the 5. q. Upton lS'iu
near here sunday. She was 5S year,
old aud had been member OF tn'
Baptist church for forty years fal
eral services were conducted by he'
Summers at the johnson cemetery
DR.. j. G. Polndexter and family
moved from Pocahontas to this place
one day last week. They occupy
rooms at the Aunt Josie johnson
home. We are glad TO welcome
such people to our community
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-11-17
PUBLIC SALE

will offer for sale at the Roellin
place 2 miles south of Pocahontas,
on tuesday, Nov. 81, at 10 O'Clock
a. m the following property.
COWS, one fresh.
steers, years old.
calves, one saddle.
A l.horse wagon,
section harrow.
A Ia tooth steel harrow.
road scraper.
steel wheelbarrow.
oornstalk cutter.
] TIL breaking plow.
Several other plows, forks, hoes,
log chars, axes, hand and crosscut
saws.
new double line.
Some household goods
Terms-Uudsr $40 cash. BlO
and over, notes payable Oct. l5,
1923, bearing 10 per cent interest.
8 per cent for cssh on time sales
g. ]. Roell,n, C~asr,
l4-it e N ElIs, Auctioussr.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-11-17
HAMII

John Smith and sons of Pocahon.
tas were visiting at g. w. Browns
Friday night.
Will Roach aud wife were shop
ping at Pocahontas last week.
Miss Thelms Jackson, who is at.
tending school at Pocahontas, spent
the weekend with homefolks.
q. W. Brown has juss received a
new line of dry goods.
John Roach and family visited
his parents Sunday.
Miss Pearl Massey returned home
Saturday after a weeks stay in the
bottoms.
Witt Wsddle is moving to HamiI
Wiley and Clifford johnson are
visiting their sister, Mrs. John
Roach.
There will be preaching at Anti.
och Saturday and Sunday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-11-17
STOKES

Church was well attended here
Sunday.
Morris and S. G. T. Sage made
business trip to PocahoOtas Tues.
day.
Truma Harper and family moved
home Saturday from nesr Blgger'
where they have been picking COT
ton the last month.
Mrs. Sadie Mock Is reported very
sick at this writing
Clvde Ulmer and family visited
A. N. Morgan and family Saturday
night.
Willis Milan, who has been very
sick with typhoid fever, Is able to
slt up some now.
Grover Terrie and wife are the
proud parents of fine baby glrl.
Leo Milan was thrown from a
wagon Saturday morning by run
away team His head was cut pref
ty badly and his right leg was brok
en-. Drs. Pace aud Brown were
called to dress the wounds.
Lehman Harris and family have
moved on Clarence Harris farm.
Mrs. Myrtle Harper Is very sick
at present.
b. A Daniel is building a new
room to his house.
Raymond Daniel aud family are
relatives in the bottoms this
week.
Melvin Cohoon ard wife spen,
Tuesday night at Clyde Ulmers.
Anon and Raymond Buxton at.
ended the Red wine sale near May.
lard Monday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-11-17
MINoRCA

Edward Baugh of Des Arc, Ark
has moved on the j. NJ Dlsmanp
place near here.
Fred Brennan and Miss Audie
Stanley jumped the broom stick to
gether last Wednesday. We wish
them long and happy married life
Elmer Jones and Manuel AIuley
made a business trip to Donlpban
last Wednesday.
DR.. Carreps of Pltman visited IN
town Saturday to see one of Nc
Creach's children, who Is very sick
MIR. and Mrs. &. A. Jolly went
to Donipban Saturday on business.
Clarence Jones has his new barn
about completed.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-11-17
Late County News
UNION

The twenty five cent cotton got
ibe boys around hers hustling very
much, and ciu-ed several Of them to
lose lots of good sleep Its all ov
or now boys go to bed early and
study how many bales you can
raise next year
Mrs. Ddla Griffin and Miss Rsva
Swindle are visiting relatives here,
Mack Hambnck aud family have
been visiting here
Mr.. and Mrs Oscar Ovens have
returned home from Peach Orchard
where theg have beeu picking cot.
ton
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-11-17
BIGGERS

Miss Mabel Upton, who Is hold
Ing 3 government position in Wash
ingtoD, d. c., is spending her -vacs
ton here with homefolks. She is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. s. g.
Upton.
Arthur Turner Is moving across
the river to the Rufe Downey place.
Jas l.. Johnston of Reyno was
here Monday on business