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DREAD
BY GRACE {. HALL

"Trip life of dread and half its ter
rors flee;
We then confront what Is. not what
Might Be;
Fen pain itself is not so hard to bear,
Reduced to actual feeling. minus
For naught that overtakes US ever
means
As mucs. In real occurrence as in
dreams.
And full half our energies we waste
In dreadlng griefs we never have to
taste.
Strip life OF dread. and what change
there'd bel
Hope then would reign. and doubt for
ever flee;
For doubt is dread. and timid ones are
By pain Of things that never shall be
born;
And minds that fear to try, are par
alyzed-
Their richest treasures left unrealized ;
While he who has fair courage, less
the dread,
Thinks not Of doubt--and takes his
place--ahead
% by Dodd. Mead a Company
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Something to Think About
By F. A. UALKER

nothing of the difficulties Of manage
ment Yet to their insufficient minds
it appears to call for small ability, for
all around them the business machin-
cry is running without jolt.
To be sure, the employers do lot
of figuring and put in long, wearisome
hours at their desks, but 1t all seems
very simple and easy. And SO does
the sailing Of an ocean liner.
The captain never appears to be
fully occupied, though he is frequently
found studying charts, taking observar
tions and scanning the barometer.
Yes, it is comparatively easy for the
man that knows how, but he has spent
the greater part Of his life in acquiring
his skill
4 He has become proficient by the
hardest kind of work. He saw early
in his career that drifting from place
to place, with no fixed purpose In
mind, was ruinous to success, SC he
resolved to take orders, to work and
stick to it through every frowning diff
ficulty, mindless Of the jeers Of his
shiftless companions.
To learn one must study. To get
ahead to achieve. to reach a cherished
destination. one must keep pressing
perseveringly toward an honorable
station Of enduring stability.
90 BY Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate,
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a contract to play with the st. Louis
Browns, Of which team Hickey had
become manager.
Although he had no minor league
training except few months summer
ball he INDUCED in while still In col
lege, Sisler Immediately became reg
ular after joining St. Louis. Sister
was an allround player; he was
southpaw pitcher, first baseman or out
fielder, and played any Of those posi-
lions efficiently until the season OF
1918. when he was stationed perma-
nently at first base. Year after year
he was near the top In batting, base
stealing and fielding.
This remarkable young man Is the
exceptional player that bursts forth
only once in decade, who IL about
as mechanically perfect as Is hui
manly possible. He Is a shining ex-
ample Of movement without effort.
He is the smoothest, easiest worker
of all ball players, and runs as lightly
as feather waited through the air.
However brilliant q player, there Ii
some doubt as to his ability to man
age a big league team. Sisler is what
Is known as dead player" He
lacks color, his nature being passive
rather than active. He has that de-
tached air, rarely speaking to another
player, even teammate. He never
argues with the umpire or protests a
decision. Only once during his career
has he been banished from the game
for disputing a decision by the ar
bitter.
The spirit and aggressiveness that
characterize Ty Cobb are totally abb
sent from Sisters character. What
ever happens on the field Of battle,
Sisler is quite unmoved. It Is hardly
likely that he will inspire his men to
victory when he himself is so cold, so
silent. A manager utterly lacking fire
and dash is scarcely apt to get the
best work out Of his players.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
YOUR sNEERS

CONTEMPT, like a weed, grows
without much cultivating.
1t is easy to be contemptuous OF q
man who doesn't wear your kind Of
clothes. who doesn't speak your par
ticular patois, who doesn't do things
in the way you do them.
Many young men despise others be-
cause they like rhubarb pie or have q
habit Of wearing yellow neckties.
One of the difficulties Of our dough-
boys in France was caused by their
contempt of the French because the
French couldn't understand the Eng
lish language.
Contempt Of that sort is provincial
ism, which is mere ignorance.
1t causes the country boy to be ridi-
culed In the city, and the city boy to
be ridiculed in the country. 1t makes
the New Yorker think that no town
to the west of Hudson river is At tC
live in or even worth visiting.
1t makes the sailor look and fee
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
By
JOHN
BLAKE
Uncommon
Sense .

uncomfortable ashore. and the lands
man an object Of pity on shipboard.
Travel and study will take great
deal of the contempt out Of you. Elk
perience will destroy most Of the rest.
You are very likely to find that the
funny looking little man who wears
the seedy clothes Is the president Of a
railroad. and the man who Is feared
and respected by far better men than
you are
You are due to discover that the
eccentric lad you have been looking
on as nut Is on his way to fame and
success, and knows exactly how to
attain both.
Study men and their methods before
you become contemptuous Of either.
There are many sorts Of people In
the world, all with different ideas and
different means Of expressing them.
1t is quite possible that most of these
are as able as you are. And If you
sneer at them now, your sneers may
come home to embarrass you later.
90 by John Biake.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
Costs Less TO Keep Clean.

More than $4,000 deaths and over
4,t00,000 cases Of serious illness an
nually are ascribed by Federal and
State health reports to needlessly un-
sanitary conditions. 1t Is an amax-
ing fact that most Of this needless
lack Of sanitation Is found, not In
the cities, but among the rural and
small-town population.
Yet wholly sanitary conditions may
be brought about In the country just as
quickly and easily as In the city. The
actual expenditure involved is very
small, especially when you consider
how much the family's health will be
improved as a result. 1t will assure
also, OF course. a great improvement
In comfort.
Septic tanks, privy vaults, protec-
ton for domestic water supplies, rat
proof outbuildings--all OF these can
be provided for a little cost and lit
tie work by any man. Full directions
on how to do 1t, what is the best struc-
ture for each job, what tools you will
require, how much cement, how to mix
and place the concrete-all this may
be had free on request to the Portland
Cement Association, Ill West Wash
ington Street, Chicago. Ask for "Con-
crete In Home Sanitation: you will
get It free by return mail.--Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
NURSE GAINS Is
LBS. ON TANLAC.

Miss Mary Early, 1881 North 20th
ST.. Omaha. Neb., practical nurse for
the past fifteen years. prompted By
gratitude for the Tanlac treatment,
because Of its benefits to her and 9TH
ers recently gave out the following
statement:
"Tanlac is the one medicine can
recommend knowing full well It mer-
its the highest praise. not only because
OF what It has done for me, but be-
cause Of what l have seen Il do for
others. Ny brother was fiat on his
back with typhoid for long time, and
afterwards was so weak he could bare
" walk from one chair to another. !
gave him Tanlac and Il was simply
marvellous the way II built him up.
Nursing him through this illness
left me weak and exhausted. ! couldn't
eat anything to speak Of and my food
hurt me, but Tanlac gave me a keen
appetite, strengthened my digestion.
and l gained fifteen pounds In weight
and am still In perfect health. Al =
nurse and user Of Tanlac, / give u
my unqualified endorsement"
Tanlnc is for sale by all good drug
gists, Accept no substitute. Adver-
tisement
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
HOLDING ON.

TURNING back to the blurred pages
! of the diary which we invariably
carry in our memory, we find that In
many cases failures are traceable to
frequent shiftings from pillar to post.
Few Of us, indeed, have the tenacity
to hold on to one definite purpose
without now anL then becoming dis
contented. A little cloud drifts across
our horizon. darkens our vision and
shuts out the golden sunlight. In q
moment our hopefulness is gone.
We incline at such times to doubt
our ability, so we become dissatisfied.
throw out our hands in despair, and
proceed to cast about for another place
where we imagine the going is easier
and the remuneration is larger. And
so it goes the world over
Employees become rebellious. They
nurse the though. that they are better
qualified to run the business than are
their employers.
They would go at one leap to the
Top, change antiquated methods, sweep
away the cohwebs, crowd on new sails
and throw the old togies overheard.
They reason in this absurd manner
simply because they are not qualified
10 think constructively. They know
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
GEORGE SISTER ONE
OF YOUNGEST PILOTS
One Of Greatest Players Game
Has Ever Produced.

George Harold Sisler. star first base
man Of the st. Louis Browns. who has
just been appointed manager Of that
club, is one Of the youngest pilots Of
major league ball clubs. He was born
at Manchester, Ohio. March "a. 1893.
Sisler is one Of the greatest players
baseball has ever produced, writes
Lillian Leacock, In the Chicago Post.
He was adjudged. the most valuable
player in the American league for the
season of 1922. leading the batters
with a mark Of 40 the highest aver
age ever attained in the league; he
also led In number of hits. runs, three
base hits, singles and stolen bases.
Sisler graduated from the Univer-
sity Of Michigan in June. 1915, and
Branch Hickey, under whose coaching
Sisler became star ball player In
college, persuaded the collegian to sign
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
oyster Stew.

Put one quart of oysters into a
colander placed over a bowl and pour
over three-f ourths of a cupful of cold
water. Heat the liquor from the bowl
to boiling, strain and drop in the
oysters which have been carefully
picked over. Cook until the oysters
are plump. Remove the oysters with
a SKINNER and put into tureen with
one-fourth Of a cupful of butter, three
fourths tablespoonful Of salt, and pep
per to taste. Add the oyster liquid
and one quart Of scalded milk. Serve
hot with oyster crackers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
Has Anyone Laughed
At You
Because
BY ETHEL r.
PEYSER

You Want to "Redooce."
Reducing ones exterior Is no
idle matter; 1t takes all kinds
of self-sacrifice and self-torture.
1t means life without desserts
and therefore your desserts! 1t
means watching your friends
consume pastries and candies
while you look on and have
only for your pains Simmer
body. Yet sometimes your health
is bettered and then your heart
hasn't such mass of flesh to
carry about. But no matter
what the result Of reducing
may be. it is a case of strict diet
and Lenten sacrifice. Let them
howl
Your getaway hero Is
That you are learning the an
cient and almost forgotten stunt
OF seIf-dcnial.
20 by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.)
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women and gave It trial. began to eat
better and could sleep, and consider 1t .
wonderful medicine. ] recommend It %
my friends andw never be without It. :"
Mrs. NJ. OHLEN, 3G40 s. Marshfeld
Ave-, Chicago, Illinois.
It is such letters as these that testify
20 the value Of Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. This woman
speaks from the fullness Of her heart.
She describes as correctly as she can
her condition, first the symptoms that
bothered her the most, and later the
disappearance Of those symptoms. It
is a sincere expression Of gratitude.
For nearly fifty years Lydia p. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has been
90 praised by women.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22

that ! could hardly
do my work. ] was
tired all the time,
and dizzy, and could
mot sleep and had no
|appetite. ! tried diff
|ferent medicines for
years, but they did
not help me. Then
i read "a the papers
about Lydia 3. Pink
hams Vegetable
| Compound and what
he had done for other
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
Lettuce With Tabasco Dressing.

Prepare head lettuce and serve cut
into quarters. Mix four tablespoonful
Of oil, two tablespoonfuls Of lemon
juice, one teaspoonful Of powdered SUI
gar, one-fourth teaspoonful Of salt,
pepper to taste ard five drops of Ia
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
DEMAND ABAYER' ASPIRIN
Take Tablets Without Fear II You
See the Safety "Bayer Cross"

Warning! Unless you see the name
"Bayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting the genuine Bayer
Aspirin proved safe by millions and
prescribed by physicians for % years.
Say "Bayer" when you buy Aspirin.
limitations may prove dangerous.-Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
lncreduIous,.

The Old Wayfarer--No, sir, I amt
the man used to be.
The Plain Clothes Officer-You look
like the same bird that got away from
me two years ago. But your finger
prints will settle that question. Come
'ksng
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
Chicken cumbo.

Chicken Gumbo.
Cook one onion, finely chopped, with
four tablespoonfuls of butter, five min
utes, stirring constantly. Add to one
quart of chicken stock to which have
been added one-half can of okra, two
teaspoonfuls Of salt. one-fOurth tea
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22

The young lady across the way says
she always did think it was mistake
TO drop the classics from the college
curriculum and it's gratifying to see so
many Of the girls going in for classic
dancing.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
insect Punct,,res.

Burrs on trees, caused by blow on
the bark or by punctures OF insects.
when large, prettily mark the WOO.
and make it popular for furniture and
cabinet work.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
cuticura soothes Baby Rashes

Cuticura soothes Baby Rashes
! That itch and burn, by hot baths
! Of Cuticura Soap followed by gentle
anointings of Cuticura Ointment.
Nothing better, purer, sweeter, espe-
cially if little Of the fragrant Cuti-
cura Talcum is busted on at the I'm
ish. 25c each.-Advertisement.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
WOMEN CAN DYE ANY
GARMENT, DRAPERY
Dye or Tint Worn, Faded Things
New for is Cents-
DiamondDyes

Don't wonder whether you can dye
or tint successfully, because perfect
home dyeing Is guaranteed with "Dia-
mcnd Dyes even II you have never
dyed before. Druggists have all colors.
Directions in each package.--Adver-
tisement.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
An Affectlonate Bump.

Phrenologist Ito boy CLIENT You
have a remarkably large bump Of filial
affection. my lad.
Boy Please don't press It so hard,
3ir. It's where father clouted me
over the head.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
No Harm In That.

II hear you have been telling people
brag about my prowess in the hunt
ing field"
II merely said you always gave a
good account Of yourself"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22

spoonful Of pepper and one-half green
pepper, finely chopped. Bring TO the
boiling point and let simmer forty
minutes.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22

When a man proposes he doesn't
seem to realize that it may result. in
his losing control of himself.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
"cASCARETS' FOR LIVER
AND BOWELS-1OC A BOX

Cures Biliousness, Constipation, Sick
Headache, Indigestion. Drug stores. Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
DtKallosgs
Asthma
Remedy

Hay Fever. Ask your drugglst for Il.
20 cents and one dollar. Write for
FREE SAMPLE.
KNorthrop& Lyman Co., Inc, Buffalo, MY.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
His Pippin

His Pippin.
you are the apple Of my eye"
So Cholly often used to sigh.
So. they got spliced and now she
screeches
Whenever he would eye the peaches.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22

The woman who realizes she has
made some other woman jealous is sat
isfied that she hasn't lived in vain.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22

Many conservative man loses his
money on a sure thing because he Is
afraid to take chances.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22

Nothing is quite SO pitiful as
would-be funny man trying to be funny
all the time.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
4.DANDELIoN BUTTER COLOR

A harmless vegetable butter color
used by millions for 80 years, Drug
stores and general stores sellN bottles
of ''Dandelion" for 50 cents.-Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22

It isn't until boy has celebrated his
eighth birthday anniversary that he
begins to notice his fathers ignorance.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
notRery G6oR Book

1t is worth while TO travel now and
then. II only to find ourselves better
or at home.-Bradford Torrey.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
MEALS FOR THE DAY

A GOOD soup is always welcome
"A dish on the dinner or luncheon
menu.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22

Best Way to Relieve Pain
is by direct outside application and
the best remedy is an Allcock's Plaster
the original and genuine.-Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22

After piling up fortune many a
man can see where the honesty Of
other men was good policy for him.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22

wright's Indian Vegetable Pills correct
indiges constipation. liver complaint.
biiousness. Costs you nothing to send for
trial box to as2 Pearl st.. N. r Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22

a woman of thirty may talk like
sixty.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22

basco sauce. Chill and shake in bot
tie or beat vigorously with an egg
beater before using,
Prune Pie.
Wash half a pound Of prunes and
soak in cold water to cover. Cook In
the same water until soft Remove the
stones, cut prunes into quarters and
mix with one-half cupful OF sugar
and tablespoonful Of lemon juice.
Reduce the liquor to one and one-haIf
tablespoonfuls. Line pie plate with
pastry, cover with prunes, pour over
the liquor, dot with two teaspoonfuls
Of butter and dredge with one table
spoonful Of -four. Bake with latticed
strips or covered top.
N1Aa hl~r~s
%. 1923. Western Newspaper Union)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22

Wayland K. Hicks, captain of last
years Iowa basketball team and cap
tain of the 1924 baseball team. e a
promising football player. Hicks is
developing very rapidly and Iowa's
coach says he will shortly be one Of
the best all-around athletes At the state.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-22
Umpires Fail to Notice

When a batter hits the ball
with one foot out of the batter's
box. the penalty prescribed by the
rule book is out. In recent years
batters seem to be getting away
with 1t and have been stepping
up to hit the ball before 1t
breaks.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-03-15

This remedy is only temporary as the
dirt will sooner or later plug the line.
Sticking of the valves, breaking of
valve springs, the valve tappet adjust
ments working loose and out of adj
justment or actual breaking of some
part of the engine, are things which
fortunately seldom occur and they
can usually be repaired only by an
experienced workman.
Study instruction Book.
"Study your instruction book and
ask someone to help you on the parts
you do not understand" is a phrase
which has been used. 1t will save
you great deal Of time, temper and
money to know the general operating
principles of your car, even though
you do not wish to make repairs on 1t
yourself.
Often small parts will work out of
adjustment when you are long way
from help and little knowledge at
such times will save you a lot of an
noyance. Dig out your instruction
book and put in some studying.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-03-15
If You Need a Medicine
You Should Have the Best

Have you ever stopped to reason why
it is that so many products that are ex-
tensively advertised, all at once drop out
of sight and are soon forgotten? The
reason is PLAINTIFF article did not fulfill
the promises of the manufacturer This
applies more particularly to a medicine.
A medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy is
recommended by those who have been
benefited to those who are in need of it.
A prominent druggist says, Take for
example DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, a
preparation I have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend, for in
almost every case it shows excellent re
suits, as many of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy has so large a
sale"
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony of thousands who have
used the preparation, the success of DR..
Kilmer's Swamp Root is due to the fact,
so many people claim, that it fulflls al
most every wish in overcoming kidney.
liver and bladder ailments, corrects uri-
nary troubles and neutralizes the uric acid
which causes rheumatism.
You may receive sample bottle OF
Swamp-Root by parcel post. Address DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n Y, and
enclose ten cents; also mention this paper
Large and medium size bottles for sale at
all drug stores.--Advertisemen
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-03-15
More Automobile smash-Ups Result
From Improper Adjustment or APP
plication Than From Any
Other Reason.
Watch your brakes

Watch your brakes.
Don't wait until tomorrow to give
them the ''once overw You may be
in the hospital by then--or in the po-
lice station Cats may have nine lives,
but no mortal has ever yet been killed
more than once. 1t doesn't sound like
a big item in the Things to Do To-
day" column, but
More motor accidents re suit from
faulty adjustment or application of
brakes than from any other cause.
This has been the finding of the Ma
tional Safety council in a survey of
auto smash-ups, traffic deaths and
reckless driving cases.
When you car is going 10 miles
an hour, will your brakes bring it to
standstilI within 9.9 feet; or 20.S feet
at 10 miles, 81 feet at 20 miles, 50 feet
at % miles, 1873 feet at 80 miles, 104
feet at 35 miles, 14S feet at 40
miles, and 231 feet at so miles? If not,
get busy! Brakes should be tested
every day. Before going block from
the garage make service test by
throwing out the clutch and applying
the brakes. If possible a dry spot
should be selected for this test. I'm
der no circumstances should the car
be taken farther If the brakes fail
to operate correctly. Go hack to the
garage and have them fixed.
Automobile brakes have definite
relation to safety.
Watch those brakes! Keep out of
trouble; keep out of~jail
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-03-15
Doubly Oazzled.

Z The glare from the car almost
blinded the traffic cop at the crossing.
He held up his hand, the car stopped,
and he went over to it with stern pur-
pose manifest in every line of his Wis
age. There was a lady at the wheel.
The conversation was prolonged. FL
nally, however, the officer returned to
his post and the fair driver proceeded
her way.
"Why didn't you make an arrestT'
chaffed a passing patrolman. 1.-The
car had dazzling lamps"
$50 had the girl"