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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-08-09

covered to my surprise that they
were patterns for country suits!
This form of obstinacy brings him
into constant conflict with the
equally obstinate small son. Neither
will give way, and sometimes I find
1 need all my tact to keep COMPARE
tive peace, as it is rather difficult to
correct the father before the son.
One day I left them quite happily
preparing to build castle of bricks
on the nursery floor. but after few
moments violent screams were heard
and I rushed to them, expecting to
find the. baby had hurt himself. In
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-08-09

stead found both purple with pas
sion, clutching bricks tightly in both
hands. refusing to part with them,
as neither would build the tower the
way the other wanted. I have never
yet been able to make my husband
see that as the tower was being
built for the baby's amusement he
was justified in having 1t built the
way he wanted, and that my hus-
band was the one who was showing
the worst form of obstinacy by in
sisting that the child should be
amused only in the way hechose. To
me it is a most astonishing fact that
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-08-09
How | Hoodo&;Mm Who Knows NNAbot Womoo"

cause of my depression. There and
then we burned the hat, and from
that moment decided that he should
have the right to express disap-
prevail on condition that he should
replace the condemned article. We
have both agreed that it is fatal for
q woman to wear clothes in which
she feels herself failure. or, as in
my case, to wear a frock which does
not win her husbands approval. A
woman who thinks her clothes ugly
Nat once becomes ugly.
These remarks should not be taken
as complaint. 1t makes life so
much more interesting to know that
no detail Of new clothing, however
small, will fail to be noticed and
commented on. I should hate to hear
my husband say: "Corking hat!
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-08-09

always liked you in 1t last summer"
when l had the day before spent
hours choosing it. l prefer to be oc-
casionally worried with comments.
Even if / do no. agree with them,
they keep me interested in my ap-
pearance. Married to w. l.. George.
1 should never dare to grow slovenly
as ! might with an amiable person
who thought me adorable, however
much / might let myself age.
There are other advantages in liv-
ing with "the man who understands
all about women" For instance, one
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-08-09

To which I meekly replied that
was SO sorry he should have been
suffering such discomfort, and con-
veyed the impression that his sug-
gestion was entirely original. The
same thing happened in regard to
the country suit. My suggestion
must have gone round and round in
his mind until he persuaded himself
that here was another original idea
Of his own. Without any further
reference to our previous argument,
he asked me If I would mind call
ing at his tailor's to look at some
patterns. When I arrived l dis
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-08-09

! encouraged him to stay up late.
l engaged him in argument just be-
lore he went to bed. I regularly in
CURED how he had slept and con-
doled with him on his bad nights
He sleeps perfectly, but he began to
fancy. that he suffered from insom-
MA. Suddenly, ten days later, he
suggested to me that something
needed repairing in his bed. In the
last few days 1T had suddenly grown
uncomfortable This mattress be-
ing so old, didn't I think it would
be a good plan to scrap it and buy
o new one?
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-08-09

of the delightful sides of my hus.
bands character is that he is con-
stantly saying: "Come out with me
this afternoon and we'll buy some
thing NICE" This Is so much more
satisfactory than bringing me home
box of candy, or something equally
useless or unexciting. think that
all husbands would do we'll to prac-
tice this habit of giving unexpected
presents and allowing one to assist
in their choice. He does this when
he thinks I am depressed and also
when he is elated, so that I may
Join in his elation. I feel sure, for
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-28
EHE3 MAID ON
THE COURTHOUSE.

Hello. Lee. how's your old
STRAW hat said the maid on cne
clubhouse to Lee Satterf1eid'
Clerk, as he ambled into
morning.
am fine as silk and slick as
"a whistle said Lee.
That,s fine, said the maid.
wish syou would do me a tavor-
s.Rnns a te1epho line up here
Tor fewsminutes..a
right. 'ss
Asfewa minutes later the maid
shad her Telephone Lee having lent
shsr his extension phone. She
took Off the receiver ana
4put Ito hergear-
III q second or two, there was
III terriablescrash1 and the operator
s;sssgssNumberSp1eaae.' g, .sssSs;ss;.s
& s1ss4sR said sthe maid Us
ssaSq41.R;sssS;s3s y ~ q -
no, 18s4sRs -
i fSa Iss44R
Mo- Tor the love Of Pete,
Say. giyegmesi Information
Albright Us. -
rs ;HeiIo. sisa this Information. y
.a tni B SisS theSbusiness office
Thenaid shook the d .hicky M
ogEKAToR canes /. sterl
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Berton BraIey.s Poem
FATHERHoo0i

'
MY kid: he's very wee and red, Il
There is no hair upon his head
And-save when he is being fadR
He cries.
AT least! he cries a lot. I'd say.
But that's "a new born baby,s way
II asked the doctors. that's atwhat
they advise :s' ;:ss
NV kid; he's such a. tiny tyka q
And he looks Just exactly Ike IA
All others who have CHANGED d ri
n sl5 VI strike u
5 My gaze
But gee, the way his fingers cling
It sort of makes my pulses stnk
And I've been happy as q ktnt1EE
For days. a
MY kid X an ordinary tot
No doubt, but oh, to me hs
He gives me pride that
Keep hid. - sss
My heart is singing rhapEo =
Pm dreaming dreams and ssssasI
And gosh, I'm proud q him, q, d
he's sss
Ny kid! !, .ssSE
(copyright 1929 l sI
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-28

Sths com n ftact Toothnan
seems bagnianaEinEs the cam:
apaignsfo alsyss And II ATr.
SWhaleyS should be- elected. he
s,would ss serve UNDER the said
Homer e, Tooth who would
dominate the office. E
Third; The Republicans Of
Marion County are capable OF
nominating their own candidates.
without the fathering. and boost
ling OFFS Democrat.
Fifth: So far as we know, Mr..
EwhaIeysis a very nice young man.
but he Is not a native of Marion
County has had no experience in
school supervisio on. and knows
nothing by experience about the
duties OF the county superinten.
I dents Office. And since we have
81 capable. experienced officer who
is a, REAL REPUBLICAN. we
think we will keep him on the. Job.
But we thank Mr.. Toothman Just
the same for all his trouble In
behalf Cd Of the Republican
party.
REPUBLICAN,
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JN Il,lIEl::lRF|SII NDS
GLA ar kSBUR!;|. STAR u y

4 MORGANToNrF July 2s.- lia.t
~ Byers OF clarksb burg. one o t {ss
few scholastic athletes to earn a.
state hon,ors in two branches Of Of
sport, plans TO- enter the uniSee e
si,y this fall. according 70 WORD re-
ceive here today from Director OF OF
Athletics H. stansbury who g.
with Head Coach DR. G. w. Spears = ;
and Alumni Secretary Roy YOKE.
Us now touring the state In the ID,
terests of the local institution
s Byers, II. Ia said, has been inv1t-
ed to attend sthe West Virginia foot-
bail training camp at Jackson,s
Mills, and since he is anxious %
compete with the other candid
on an equal footing he will more
than likely accept
While student at Washington
Irving High School, ClarksbnrE,
Byers was an .outstandiug STAG In
both football and basketball. HIS
work at end in the grtdtronE spor>
attracted wide attention and ne
was unanimous selection Tor one
of the wing positions In 1920. Sew
eral months later he proved to be
the mainstay Of the Ciarksburs
schools floor machine, and his
great work at ceaiter caused critics
to honor him with another myth q!
cal all-state berth. Many persons
who saw Byers play his last year
at Irving thought he
was ready for collegiate ranks, but
Red, as he Is Familiarity known.
thought otherwise and instead OF
matriculating at a higher tnstitu-
tion of6learning took years prep
work at Be1lefonte Academy he
continued his splendid work, on The
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-28
OTHERS lsI1 II. NOT APATHETIC..

T5HB Parkersburg League of Women Voters are
J. evidently an active lot of women as a meet
ing held by them Monday In that city serves to
show. The news story relating the meeting tells
how the Parkersburg women are getting tnforma-
ton about the candidates coming before the pTt1n-
aries nomination, and their interest In certain
Issues that will be presented to congressman and
senators in the near future.
al the meeting number of candidates were pres
ent and personally discussed their attitudes the
points Interesting the women The primary cleo
ton law was presented in paper written by one
OF the women. the Shepherd-Towrer Bill in It's
connection with state action discussed; and the
equal rights for#women regarding guardianship,
equal Inheritance, and property rights. A. state
prohibition officer present and discussed pro-
hibiton enforcement in West Virginia. -Illustra-
lions to how to vote at the primary and how to
vote on school bonds closed the meeting.
There seems to be too much apathy among Mar
ion County women, compared with the women OF
other counties. This is unusual and unlike Mar
ion County women. 1t Is condition difficult to
understand. With number of women in the field
and number offices to be filled that will vitality
future affairs of the state and county, it is
amazing that there is more activity or interest
among the women than exists at present.
Things will wake up between and fall, of
course but the great cry of the women at the last
election was, that they were Handicapped In their
appeals, and their work, by the undesira bilty OF
some OF the candidates nominated in the primaries
The primary is the place, and the only place o-oust
such candidates. The women have the chance
August l. after that they will have to accept what
is offered whether they like it not Consider
ing the number of eligible to vote, there is
not a whisper of dou BIT but that the women could
control the primaries If they determined to do it.
and went about it in time. The registration of
women for the prim aries Is very SLIM DisgracefuI-
~ so. But those who have registered will prob
ably all vote and will that do their best to
the best material for the final voting next
fall.
K : Z y
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-28
INCORRECT REPORT

FAIRMONT, July Is Editor
The West Virginian "A report is
being circulated that am nc
longer: resident of Fairmo ont
having accepted a position In
Charleston My position there i:
only temporary, and during my
temporary sojourn, in Charleston
have main tanned my home in Fair
mont. I do not want any of my
friends to be misled by the false
statements and want them all t.
rally to my support on August 1
J. c. ("DICK'') WAR;
Candidate for Justice of thu
Peace In Fairmont District.
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SAY, gimme information. \
,.All right" N
Hello, is this Information
'.No, this is the wire chief
well, get off the wire you poor
fish. want information. =, !.
Say, you are rough OLD Oh
can" =,
"Never mind that chatter or II
come down there and make yor
look like a Swiss cheese.
Finally the operator came back
"Say, how about information,
said the maid.
"How about her yourself.
81 want to. talk to her.
.HThis Is information.
..Welt, want to get 1S94-R y
you have ANYBODY down there VIII.
can remember long enough to g.
it.. The operator has it twisted vi
now until it looks as If 1T had nat
rheumatism for a century,.
THAT phone has been takef
OUT z35 -a N
clerk" 1850
County clerks office. s's.s,.
"Hello- that you. Lee? .ss'.:.
yes"
"Send someone up with a foun
tain pen and paper. and an en-.
velope and take this damn phone
out. I have decided to write let
ter
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-28
LET TIERS TO
THE EDITOR
WHALEY,s FACTS

FAIRMoNT. July 2s-(Editor.
The West Vfrginian The Fair
smont Times of Monday morning.
contained a political advertise
ment of a so-ca1lcd Republican
candidate CIV. G. Whaley) for
county superintendent of, schools,
containing, Some Facts About
Myself"
But there are other facts he
failed to state which may be OF
{ interest to many Republican
voters next Tuesday.
First: w. C. whaley taught
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last year and will teach this year,
UNDER Homer G. Toothman, at
the West Monongah High School
Second: His candidacy is being
fathered and boosted by the said
Homer C. Toothman, a Democrat.
by personal solicitation in his
classes at the Normal School by
written appeal to teachers all
over the county and by personal
appeal to Republican voters from
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-28
D1RIG1BLE COMPLETES TRIP

WARRINGTON, July. 2S-Army
dtrigible CT arrived at the Aber
deem, Nd, proving grounds at 6 a
m. today, concluding the return
trim Of "a non-stop fight to New
York. upon which the big dirigible
left Boiling Field here at 5 o'clock
Yesterday afternoon. The big ship
reached New York and after cir
cling over the city and Manhattan
disappeared on her return trip.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-28
1ssRETuRN. On THn CAN1r MEETING.


IA sHE Opening Of the state road between here
81 and shnnston recalls the famous camp meet
used to be held at that place For miles
aaround the people used to go to the Shinnston
camp meeting and many the "reminiscences as
asociated with shiDnston among the older people
ofsthe surrounding territory Oak Grove at Arnetts-
gsYfIIe#was great camp meeting place also, and
8 that beautiful spot which was very much
argerSi extent than it is thronged with
apeTsons. and the magnificent oak trees used to
Syesound with the mighty choruses Of revival
hymns and echo with impassioned religious APP.
Spea1s
sthe count side. The women labored hard to
mack for stay of two three days.
fsah e1tera was provided at the camp. and those
hoElivedE by found their roof trees taxed by
friends and relatives in attendance.
the roads leading to the camp meeting became
deep with dust and their windings could be traced
he#yellow-grey cloud that lowered constantly
4 above them. All about the outer circle Of the
#carap site were the hundreds of horses and the
dozens and dozens of vehicles that conveyed the
scrowd the spot. There we're stout dust covered
sboots and shoes, also, that mutely bore testimony
sto 1ongstr across country to reach the camp
ameeting:ss
s$s NO. racousS honk OF motor horn, roar of
starting engine drowned the voice of the minister
who stood Son the board platform to address his
y udience. There were, instead, the impatient
Vhinny OF ashorse in the distance and the paving
of feet anxious the pasture field. deep peace
ssbrooded athe&whole. through which came the
8nessage Of God in song and sermon.
AIlSover the country there signs of the re-
h turn the old fashioned out door camp meeting
I'm this community the Billy Sunday Club is hold
eng series OF meetings at the Methodist Church
SCamp which are daily growing in interest and
4theresaare other out door summer meetings an
1 nonnced-
The great break for the open in summer time
bythe people, movement that is simply amazing
extent, calls religion, and Christian teaching
or5be left behind and the church leaders
have been wise enough to recognize this There is
8 probably no greater hindrance to church power
sthan the interval of summer months during which
church put aside and the people leave it de-
takes weeks in the fall to restore the or
enliven the spirit that has been per-
3 United to- languish
sss The odd fashioned camp meeting will be well
i scomed.sssIt being welcomed right now in num-
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community Tom Connell has irvit.
ed us to join the Chamber OF Com.
merce, If we can scrape up the tut
ton.
When Tom pays us his press
agent bill we are going to join.
Mrs. Browns manager announces
this morning she may no; speak in
Fairmont Monday. Conflicting
date.
We believe we touched on that
matter yesterday:
1t seems we have to look after
all the little details that are not
important enough for the mana.
gers attention.
Brown is the candidate
Don't you see; NJ
Vote for Nicely, 4
The nominee. e
Phil Grimes has retired from the
umpiring business. So have we
Phil. Pax vobiscum for both OF
us. AZ !.
,f& - r ts75 55E5 tgs
Editors Join Indian Tribe-head.
line. The blue pencils must be go.
ing on the, war path.
Guess we'll send this stuff right
out to the composing room.
The fellow who bet Leonard
would score knockout took the
count himself.
It's a nice august July day.
The pen is mightier than the
sword as long as the ink holds out.
Every time Ray Kenny. comes to
town all the pictures Of "wally''
Reid in this section turn green
with envy.
And we bury ours. a.
|
Bet some of the candidates wish
they had rubber neck for close
finish at the tape.
II
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-28
COLUMBUS RACES END.

COLUMBUS. July 2s.-This was
getaway day for the grand circuit
trotters and PAGERS here for the
mid SUNNI err meeting. Four events
are on today's card, being listed
as follows:
2:1o trot, 2:os pace, 2:14 trot
and 2:10 pace.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-28
Ess|1FzlRalIllD5.AlYY33DvBN1Na, JULY %. 1921,

s Un1essS coal begins to soon and Transports
dents available right away of the greatest in
sdustries the United States will be badly hand
CAPPED and that the steel business. It would be
for thousands Of steel workers to be
emp 1oyment and industry jjust on
5the filing enormous orders kept idle Labor
maysb able to deal hurtfu1 blow to capital by
the strike method, but it comes back like
Alb boomerang on the heads Of other labores.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-28

sbsTs pf places Is The
sUpshar Rspuhlieapsann ouncsssa anssttnksnen
geectaaan In IT. mission. ministers
who attendSwiths entertainment
rector those who come Others are urged to
bring their own provisions and make arrangement
for their own eptertainment-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-28
MIC uLLouGH SPEAKS.

A large audience was present
yesterday noon at Morgantown
When d. S. Cullough OF this city,
labor expert 1of the Northern West
Virginia Coal Operators Assocta.
ton, spoke before the Morgantown
Rotary. Club.
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RUFF STUFF I
We feel very sad this morning.

We feel very sad this morning.
We have been accused OF being q
golf player.
And worst OF all, we feel as
founded at the evident power OF
our play.
game and now all the dogs want to
go back to the crematory-
Surely, surely, there is something
in the transmigration of golf after
all.
our poor little golf ball flew out
OF our control and went over in a
wheat field.
It is probably pancake by this
time.
The deed is done, We are sad.
And yet we feel important, too
Because none can play golf un-
less they have suffered from gold
collie, or have had appendicitis.
Little did we realize what an In
fluence we were in the community
But, mercy, how our chess is suf-
fering. 4s-7
Hearing of. our influence-tn the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-28

Meth odist minister's. grey haired and dignthed,
relaxed at the School of Methods at West Vir-
GINA Wesleyan this week and INDUCED in game
of leap frog. Since Methodists are largely aquatic
in sentiment the appeal of leap frog would be ir-
resstable. naturally.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-28

That party at shinnston will be great one, but
the crowd going up there must not forget to come
home Tuesday to vote The Shtnnson folk are
more than generous and will probably extend an
invitation for weeks visit but duty calls and
must be obeyed; engagements can be made for
later however.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-28

Candidates filing primary expense accounts be-
tray rigid economy that must be dfscouraglng
to some hopeful>yoters who like turn honest
dollar on occasion If this economy keeps up there
will be slim picking next fall for the hopefuls
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-28

The inventor of the luke has passed away. news
dispatches announce The announcement would
doubtless have been much earlier had anyone
known he alive.
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The ..Y'' camp which will open Monday is
going to be the most successful camp that the or
ganzation las ever had, if the weather stays fine
There is great interest among the boys and, num-
bers Of them who watched the packing of the equip
ment find Monday long time away. The location
at Ragoon, the Buckhannon 4eiyer, IS an 1deai
site and everything points to great good time,
with a lot Of beneficial training and instruction
that will be invaluable to the lads who receive It.
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These are solemn times for army officers. Out
of 2 900 officers $500 must be retired and there
are many splendid men now awaiting the decls-
ions of the board with concern for the future,
Some of the men to be retired already reaching
that age when retirement might be expected as a
matter of course, they have run and almost finish
ed their military race. but there are numerous
others in the prime of their service, men who have
had no other training excepting military training.
and who will face life, right in their best years,
with no desire for idleness, but with no prepara-
ton for work commensurate; with their natural
ability and standing.
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And we bury ours;
Bet some of the candidates wish
they had a rubber neck for a close
finish at the tape.
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Every time Ray Kenny comes tc
town all the pictures Of "wally'
Reid in this section turn green
with envy.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-16
.CIDEoNS JOIN IN
TWO DAY RALLY
Illinois, Iowa and Missouri Mem
bers Convene in Rock Island
and Moline.

Tri-state Gideon bible rally will
be held in Rock Island and Moline.
Dec. 9 and 10. according to J. c.
Bennett, Chicago, national field
secretary of the organization. Mr..
Bennett is in the city today, ar
ranging for the rally which is ex-
pected to attract members from IL
linois, Iowa and Missouri. ,
Object Of the association, which
is an organization Of the Christian
Commercial Travellers association.
is to place a bible in every hotel
room and to keep one there always.
Membership campaign and pro-
gram to improve travelling men,
conditions will be discussed.
The Gideons propose to present
work of their group in 43 churches
in Rock Island and Moline the
closing day of the meeting. E. D.
Fisher and w. F. Kaupke are work
ing with Mr.. Bennett in plans fol
the meeting. The Gideons, have nc
purpose other than to provide bi.
bles for hotels, hospitals and penal
institutions and is not associated
with insurance. benefits, secret so.
ciety ritual or denominational
purpose.