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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-20
LAST EXTRA VOTE OFFER

Beginning today, Thursday and ending Wednesday night
November 26h 10 P NJ $4,000 extra votes will be given
each and $8 club of both and old subscriptions turn
in This the last extra offer that will be made for clubs
subscriptions and the candidate who ahead the end of this
offer will than likely have the better side Of
the argument the end of the campaign December 17h
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-20
ANYBoDY,s RACE FOR PRIuEs

It anybodys the $875 Chevrolet Sedan $423
Touring the $500 Living Room Suite and other
valuable prizes Wednesday night is the final period OF
big votes. ACT!
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-20

Rev. w. j. Richardson is here to-
day and expects to preach in the M.
Z. Church, South, tonight.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-20
LIST or CANDIDATES AND VOTES ACCEPTED FOR


A CLOSE RACE INDEED AND PROMISES MANY SUR
PRISES DURING THE REMAINING FEW WEEKS OF THE
CAMPAIGN YOUR SUBSCRIPTION MIGHT WIN FOR
ONE OF THE CANDIDATES. IF YOU PASS ONE OF THEM
UP THEN YOU DESERVE A DUST UP IN RETURN WHEN
SHE PASSES YOU IN THE CHEVROLET SEDAN OR THE
FORD TOURING CAR.
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Me MeAdyentures5 Eagg>tyAnn g .4Ea99e4yAnl G @z11> 4y ]ehmy Gru<Ne e7

Raggedy Ann and Raggedy And, changed the two witches, Minga ant Munga, from mean little old witche! into nice kind witches.
 The Raggedys could do this yer, easily. for Raggedy Ann had a very fine little red magic book and Rag. gedy Andy had very fine little green magic book.
 So, when the two witches came fly Ing up to the house on wheels and jumped from their flying broom sticks to the front porch and kicked upon the door, the Raggedys were working the magic.
 Then, when the magic was com pleted, the nice poor man opened the door and let the two witches in.
 There was table set with goodies of all kinds and the two witches sat down with the Raggedys, the nice poor man and the magical hobby horse and ate and laughed and talked as if they had always been the very best of friends.
 Then, after everyone had finished their dinner Raggedy Ann took her
 '"hiS 'ooH oHu Wthb lntO dllOt HeT room and made a wish.
 And, the two witches looked at each other in surprise for they both had changed from ugly long nosed old witches into pretty young ladies.
 There must be some magic going on around here!" the nice poor man laughed. For. just see how pretty Minga and Munga look now! I'll just bet two nickels that Raggedy Ann is at the bottom of this!'
 "I'll just bet she is tool" Raggedy Andy laughed. "Raggedy Ann always thinks of nice things to do for every 1ne!"
 Hey the nice poor man sudden y cried. There's magic working on me too! l can feel it! Now just see he lovely new clothes l have on!''
 The nice poor man was dressed in | brand new suit of silk and there | vas a lovely lace collar and cuffs.
 There must be lot of magic go- rg on around here!" Minga cried as he saw the change in the nice poor nan. Just see how pretty the poor nan has becomei"
 The nice poor man turned very red | vhen pretty Minga said this, and he
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MY HUSBAND'SL
 Aasis GsasOHs Rsw Phss. REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

the kind" admitted,
 He leaned forward, his brilliant black eyes holding mine in a steady gaze,
 "And what do you think about it?'' he aueried,
 ''i don't know" said slowly. "of course appearanees"-
 I'm Free Of Apron Strings,
 Are all against me-" he finished the sentence erisply. "Well, suppos- ing the worst, may l ask what par- iieular reaction you have to the knowledge? I'm always so eom- pletely outside the pale with you that few degrees more or less Of moral turpitude do not matter one way or the other, do they?"
 There was a note in his voice which l hastened to dodge,
 Tt is not exactly my problem, Mir Underwood" I said slowly,
 No, more's the pity for me-" he reioined. and if the bitterness in his voice was feigned. it was a marvel Of deception. 'I don't need 10 have you rub salt in my wounds. more over. know exactly how I've al- ways stood with yom,"
 "Please don't misunderstood me-" I pleaded. 'I do not mean that l am indifferent to your doings. really should be very much grieyed 10 know that you were engaged in" - my voice trailod away Into em- barrassed silence at the mocling light in his eyes.
 'Yes. can imagine your pillow wet with tears shed over me in the lonely watches of the night" he gibed. and l realized that something had said or intimated had jabbed his vanity or his heart.
 But make no mistake on one point" he went on sternly. Tt isn't Lillians' problem. either. any more, although certainly do appreciate the old girls solicitude. and you can tell her so. know just what she's doping out. as well as if l | could unscrew the top Of her brain | and look inside 10 see the convolu- | tions convolute. She's got hold of | the notion that if she were looking | after me again I'd be walking the well-known chalk line. alice samee as I used to do. Now nobody ap- preciates more than I do what the old girl did for me. but with all due please manage to con- rey 10 her the information that I've been free of apron strings SO long now, I don't intend to tie myself up Ii any more."
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under the circumstances you would
 not understand exactly my position
 in the matter"
 II don't know your position, Les
 lie.'
 All right, I'll tell you" Then, little Marquise, I com
 menced at the beginning and told
 Jack the whole story. I told him that at first l was perfectly inno- cent and accepted the pearls as a gift of beads from my sister Alice, who in foolishly romantic com pact with Karl Whitney, had given me the jewels. told him how Karl had been all his life collecting them for me, and that l did not know they were anything but a string of beads until that night at the res taurant when they were broken and l took them to be restrung.
 T should have told you all about it then," I said to him, but you will remember that that was the time you needed six thousand dollars and asked me to go and get 1t from my father. I did not want my fam- ny to hnOW you ndu pecn gam ping in stocks, and naturally l did not want to ask my father for that much money, particularly as he was very ill at the time. l took the cas- fest way, Jack-I sold three of the pearls
 T couldn't tell you this, because I knew you would be perfectly furi- ous. However, 1 thought after you had given me the money to pay back the loan which you thought you owed my father. I would tell you all about it.
 Tn the meantime one of the walters had picked up that missing pearl and tried to blackmail me for 1t. Ruth Ellington, whom I told about it, advised me to cable Alice, | which I did, and l received a cable l from Karl telling me to go and con- suit his lawyers. l went to see them | and they insisted upon buying the stone back from the man rather than to have any trouble and pub Iicity for me. I have Karl's letter to me which l will show you if you wish, Jack" l said to him. Copyright, 1924. NEA Service, Incl
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The Message Harry Underwood
 sent Lillian,

T didn't know l was so transparr snl" 1 said, wondering if Harry tn, ierNood had gone further than hi. guess that l wished to eonfide some lhing to him, and surmised Lillian's request,
 Well, it's lime you did." he re' telled laughing, "oh, 1 know that at times you can emulate old Lil's poker face, than which there is nothing whieher. bul when you are of guard as you have been the last kalf-hour, your face is like one of those Belaseo transparencies"--
 "'The Daughter Of the Gods suppose" l said, so embarrassed by he personal comment that l ,oieSl ihe first thing which came into my head,
 Exactly" He smiled tantaliz. ingly. Wonderful how our minds ehord.'
 His dancing eyes cleaned his qualification al the color l could not keep from my checks. and in my res sentful confusion l hurried fatly Into the questioning which should have made most adroit.
 "Mr. Underwood" began. But he interrupted me quickly.
 Why not Harry" he reproached with a heightened face. but eyes full Of mischief.
 Because never called you that" retorted a bit acidly.
 ''Neyer better time for begin hing" he reminded me, and then he stopped short. evidently seeing some- thing in my face which abashed him.
 Nfndge Questions Harry.
 "I won't tease you any more." he said, and in his voice and manner was the charm which, when he chooses to exert it, makes Harry Underwood one of the most fascinat- ing men in my ken. "Go ahead. ask me or tell me anything you wish"
 Tt isn't what ] wish" said lamely, then with sudden resolution. Tt is better, I think. 10 be very frank about this. Lillian is greatly about you. She is afraid you are-you are"-- paused, flushing, for it was hard | to put Lillian's fear into words.
 Mir. Underwood smiled at me. Don't be afraid to christen the | spade properly" he said. "She is afraid l am bold, bad bootlegger. Is that it?"
 She Is much worried for fear you may be mixed up in something of
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Letter from Leslie Prescott to Leslie Prescott, Care of the Secret
 Drawer, Continued.

DraWer, COnunue0.
 As Jack threw the letter down IT my lap he said:
 This Is a nice thing fo: husband to get after three years of unbound. ed confidence In his wife,"
 immediately forgot to bs hurt in my sudden, orerpowering rage. Be- fore had even read the letter I said: Docs that mean, Jack, that you have lost confidence ill me?"
 Read the letter, Leslie. You will see ttat it would be almost impossi- ble for any man not to lose confi- dence in his wife when he finds out that she has been keeping from him the fact that a former sweetheart of hers gave her a two hundred thousand dollar wedding pissent. Why, the whole thing is like De- Maupaasant story"
 T didn't lose confidence in you Jack, when 1 found that a former sweetheart of yours had given you child. In fact, took that child and made 1t my own.'
 Well l can't very well wear a string of pearls, Leslie, even if I were as self-sacrificing as you were"
 Don't insult me. Jack. have in tended for the last few months to tell you all about them, but a cer- tain series of unfortunate episodes has come up in connection with them, and I naturally dreaded to do go. However, never thought that
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l laughed more loudly. ITO what end? If l spoke for the poIicc-but that is absurd If the police knew Of you, they would he at your door
 "Who are you?" he demanded. 1 But I hung mp without answering. l thought I knew my man. Revenge and greed would cause him to come messenger office. Then wrote a note 10 the Due de Montarlier. described my apartment, and told him the exact situation Of my bed room. 1 put an extra key to the apartment in the. envelope, as l had promised, and gave it to the manager of the office with strict instructions not to deliver it until eight thirty. His satisaction with the generous tip l gave him convinced me that he would obey my instructions inn plcitly. If he didn't--well, that was a chance I must take.
 Then I went to the safe deposit vault and removed the brown paper parcel which contained the casket of jewels that had belonged 10 Marcus Anderson. l returned to my apart ment-and then began the hardest part of my task
 This was to keep Thomassen in my rooms until after dark. For the plan which I had conceived needed dark ness in it's execution.
 Naturally, my welcome guest was in n fever of impaticnce to depart. once he had glmpsed tho Anderson treasures. But I played upon his fears. Tho police, I told him, were securing the city. Every station, every ferry, every road and bridge were guarded. He would have no chance whatsoever Of passing the cor don in daylight. Indeed, for him to appear upon any street. however secluded. was dangerous con ,'inccd him, at length.
 It was the most trying day of my fife. I could read the thoughts in he murdcrer's brain. We had divid- | ,d the jewels, and he had been shade too equitable in the division. I | inew that he was thinking, all the ime, that he might as well have hem all, l only hoped that he would | lelay translating thought into deed lntil the White Eagle should arrive.
 (Continued in Our Next Issue)
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and a soldier at the gate had blown his buGle.
 Then the gates opened and lot Of people walked besides the house on wheels as it rolled up the street to the castle.
 When the house on wheels stopped at inc door to the castle, two very handsome princes, all dressed in silks and satins, came out and invited all our Friends inside. We have been expecting you for a long time!" one prince said as he shook hands with the Raggedys and the two pretty witches and the nice poor man. And dinner is all ready" Inc other prince said as Il Ted the way into the beau tifu castle.
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day, and when night would come I would be so nervous I couldn't stay in bed. Our druggist recommended the Vegetable Compound to my husband and he bought four bottles. have taken every one and think have right to praise your medicine. Mrs. J. B. HoLLEMAN, 22l4 D. Marshal Street, Greenyille, Texas.
 For fifty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been used by women from girlhood through middle age.
 It is dependable medicine for trou- bles common to women. Such symp- toms ss Mrs. Policeman had are relieved by correcting the cause of the trouble. For sale by druggists everywhere.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-26
EAT AND GAIN WEIGHT

Brcakfast-One large glass orange juice, 1 cup uncookcd cereal with 1 sliced banana and 1-2 cup cream, 2 ounces broiled salt mackerel, I mashed potato cake, 2 toasted bran mullins, tablespoon butter, 2 table spoons sour cherry preserves, hot water
 Midmorning Mnch--One glass whole milk.
 | Luncheon--One stuffed egg on toast, button radishes. baked ap- pies, ? drop nut cookies, table, spoons whipped cream. Afternoon tea--One large glass raspberry float,
 Dinner-Casseroe of fish with sauce, tablespoons scalloped pota- toes, 1-2 cup cabbage salad with 1 tablespoon chopped nuts, table, spoons mixed fruit ice, large piece angel food cake, 1 slice bran bread.
 Bedtime--One glass whole milk
 Total calories, 40S2. Protein, 479: fat 1464; carbohydrate, 2139. Iron, .O.9S gram.
 Fish Sauce
 Three tablespoons butter, 2 table, spoons four, tablespoons chopped mushrooms, ? teaspoons lemon juice.
 Melt butter and saute mushrooms for five minutes. Stir in flour and cook until smooth. After removing fish from casserole stir the butter and flour mixture into the sauce in the pan. Bring to the boiling point and add lemon juice. Pour over fish on platter,
 Total caories, 469. Protein, 37; fat, 309; carbohydrate, 123. Iron, .0004 gram. Copyright, 1924, NEA Service, Inc.)
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| twiddled his thumbs for he could think of nothing 10 say.
 Thea, before another word could be said. the house on wheels came to a stop and the sound of bulge was heard. Maybe it is a paradc," Rag gedy Andy cried as he ran to the door, then he cried, Why. Look here, everyone!"
 And, when everyone ran to the door and looked out, they saw that the house on wheels had stopped right at the gates of a large castle
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recommended; and they should be or comfortable shape and size. High heels are likely to put an added strain on the patients back muscles at such time. Tight-ftting garters should be avoided because of the pressure against the veins of the legs.
 In brief, every effort should be made 10 insure the maximum com- fort, and there is no reason why in gaining this personal appearance need in any measure be sacrificed.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-26
' FABLES ON HEALTH
MATERNITY CLOTHING

The type of clothing she should wear greatly interested Mrs Mann before the arrival of her first baby.
 "The main thing is to keep warm" the family doctor instructed her.
 Attractive maternity clothing can be found in any town of any appre- ciable size. Light undergarments should be avoided when there is any chance of chilling. for chilling Is quite dangerous.
 Lo"-heeled shoes are generally
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HH' sss"'"h LONG COAT POPULAR

The three esauaTieFrlensih coat or longer Is the popular one for the fall suit, and the straight lines such as are featured on this model are the approved ones, Straps of lhe mate- rial, which is very fine rep. are edged win white braid for trimming, The weareT, Parisienne, Is showing the type of large hat that Paris is turning to as relief from the small eloehe or iFieOFne,
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nam s Ve g c ta Die Compound has done for me. Everymonth 1 would have cramps and headache, and I felt like l was freez- ing to death. 1 sui.
 fered in this way from the time I was Ia young girl, and all
 the doctors said was
 opera tion. For months l had a tired, aloapv foa1;nr all
New Britain herald., 1924-07-26
IZJOlmAinSleX WTAMdSteK Thief
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dress now Could yOu restrain yaur desire for revenge until tonight Al- though 1 am proving mg friendship hy ihls information, Nan would not trust me, No, my lrirud, you will receive ihe information al eight,thirty \ messenger will come l0 you, bear ing an envelope which will contain Inc information tom wish, and key 10 the apartment, in order that you may enter quietly"
 "A trap" said Cnrhrt,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-26

If all the pimentos are not used when the can is opened. put them in a covered glass par and pour olive oil over them and they will last for several days,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-26
Casserole of Fish fEOr EOur)

Three pounds fresh pickerel, cup grated or finely chopped carrots, 3-4 cup minced celery l large onion, 2 medium sized tomatoes, salt and pep per.
 Arrange vegetables in a casserole, add fish cleaned and split down the back Season with salt and pepper and pour in at one side of the dish enough boiled water 10 cover the fish. Cover and bake thirty minute. in hot oven. Remove fish to a hot platter and serve IA on separate plate for the reducing diet. Add I-4 of the vegetables. Keep hot until needed.
 Total calories, 7a5. Protein, S1s: fat. S5; carbohydrate, 1S4. Iron, .00s7 gram.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-26
tnirii,lunc,l

The large hat gains in popularity each day The most popular models are practically untrimmed. Even bindings and bands about the crown are dispensed with.
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Silver L'ringa

Silver Fringe Wide silver fringe makes a lovely finish for the white satin sashes that ar every fashionable now.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-26
I.arcn HalS

The very large black hat with a white water lily or cala lily dropping off one side Is the fad of the mos ment.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-26
SUFFERED SINCE YOUNG GIRL
Words Failed to Express Benefit Received from Lydia E. Pinkham's
 Vegetable Compound

Greenville, Texas. -" Words cannot express how much good Lydia E. Pink.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-26
EAT AND GAIN WEIGHT

Breakfast-one cup hot skinned milk
 Luncheon--Dne stuffed egg on toast { button radishes, baked apple. | tablespoons whole milk
 Dinner--casserole of fish with vege- tables, l.? cup cabbage salad, table spoons mixed fruit ice, small piece angel food cake, cup skinned milk.
 Bcdtimc--One whole large orayge.
 Total calories, 10S9. Protein, .es: fat lSS carbohydrate, 613. Iron. .Ocs gram,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-26
Use Mild SOap

Use very mild soap when cleaning white woodwork, as strong soap turns it yellow in short time.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-26
Sapphire Blue

Appnlfc BIiIc Sapphire blue embroidery and facings of velvet in the same color make distinctive trimming for a black satin gown.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-26
Wide sasl,

A very wide sash Of white molro silk, tied in a large how in front Is worn with black velvet sleeveless froek.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-26
Summer N'rans

Fringed shawls and elaborate scarfs make excellent wraps for summer evenings.
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Roman Striprs

Roman Stripes
 Borders of Roman stripes are seen emphasizing the hems Of the new separate skirts Of both silk and wool.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-26
pOniilAr Trimming

Horizontal tucks are nopular trimming for georgette and thin crepe frocks.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-26
Wrong Side Out

Wrong Side Out
 Hang colored clothes wrong side out when you dry them. and hang them where there is good current of air so they may dry quickly.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-26
BI.Gis iti.ItI! TO-DAY

John AinsieN q man af sdunallon and breeding, becomes master erook==pFeSing upon olher thieves, In arranging with "fenos" la ilsr pose af hoK of lewelswhieh he stale fraln the White Eagle, crook, Aims ley was overheard w swede Themas, sen, q brutal murderer in hiding,
 Thunasson comes la Alnslry's apartment, covers him with re-. yalyer, and demands half Of ihe loot, He orders Ainsley to go and gel tho jewels from lhe safe-drpesit hex downtown, Then he drops down on . he'd in Ainsloy's apartment and goes ta sleep, confident that Alnsley will not cross him, Alnsley is fearful Of exposing him 10 the police because then he himself would become in- Noi,ed in inc answering 0f many uu- pleasant questions,
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NOW 60 ON WITH THE STORY

With a groan l dismissed my plan
 l could not give np my liberty, Tho
 shame of exposure was more than could endure, Yet to permit Thomas sen to escape, to aid him in his escape, was in endure private shame as hdeous az any public oX. posture, was caught between inc devil and the deep sea.
 And then inspiration came 10 me as it must come to anyone caught bee tween tho devil and the deep sea- un- less he would perish.
 My guest would not awaken. So went to my own chamber-he was in the room next the living room--and from my bed took a sheet. Of i,, an dtwo pillows and several books io give the thing weight. made q clumsy effigy of man. I wrapped a dark overcoat around the figure, buttoncd 1t, tied string about it to keep itin place. and went quietly 10 the window. l raised it and looked out
 The window opened on a vacant area in the rear of the building. Be- low it's sill. a good four feet below it, was ledge perhaps two feet wide. lifted my effigy through the window. lowered it and placed it carefully upon the ledge. It was quite heavy; l had placed several books inside it.
 It would not balance truly upon the ledge, but fastening it with string to the handle on the inside of the window. whereby it was raised, the bundle or effigy would stay in place. And when I closed the win dow the dark twine was not noticc- able inside the room. I drew the curtain to make sure that the twine would not be observed by Thomassen.
 Of course dwellers in the distant might see my bundle when light came with the morning. But New Workers are incurious about their neighbors. Strange things can occur without arousing questions And anyway, this was chance l had to take. And having taken it, I went to bed
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neiiless I'roak

The beliless frock is quite ant 10 have circular ruffles about tho hem, and very plain. long sleeves.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-26

Fabrics for winter are thick and soft and corded effects are to be very prominent, Reversible ma terials in silks are very good,
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New shades

Terra eotta. rose, dun reds and browns are featured at the French fashion openings.