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Evening star., 1925-01-13
INCREASED TRADE
SHOWN FOR BRITAIN
1924 Returns Indicate Much
Larger Imports, But Press
Mourns Over Exports.
Bv the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
LONDON, January 13.-The British
trade returns for 1924, just issued,
show striking increases in both i'm
ports and exports as compared with
1928. Nevertheless they elicit SOME
rather mournful comments from the
press because, while imports show an
expansion of G1S4, 100000, exports in
creased less than G5O,0O0,000, and the
total excess of imports over exports
reached the enormous sum of nearly
S345, 900, 900.
1t is this apparent adverse trade
balance that disconcerts the COM
mentators. especially as it shows no
signs of diminishing, but, on the con-
trary, grows yearly.
Comments of the Press.
The Times says; $50 long as the
balance is apparent rather than real,
there is no serious cause for alarm.
but it notes the fact as being one
that cannot be overlooked.
The paper is inclined to deduce
from the returns that on the whole
British trade is really reviving, and
this view is advanced by some of the
other papers.
The Morning Post views the situa-
ton dismally and considers the
showing thoroughly unfavorable, de-
cIaring: "It is impossible not to re-
gard the returns as indicating con-
tinued growth of internal consump-
ton without ability to buy for such
consumption by exports.
Held as "Serious Fact"
The paper comments on the serious
fac. that, despite the steady growth
of the adverse balance, there has
been a remarkable Improvement IN
American exchange on London. 1t
suggests various causes for this
phenomenon, and concludes:
However welcome may be the
practical expressions of renewed
confidence on the part of America
in the European outlook, the neces-
sity for the Improvement of our trade
position, so far from being lessened,
has in reality been increased"
Evening star., 1925-01-13

Csc Dress
Ginghams, l6c
4 purchase from the mill of a
big lot of short lengths of Fine
Quality Dress Ginghams, rang
ing in length from 2 to 10 yards
just what women want for their
needs. Large assortment of
checks and plaids in all wanted
colors--warrante fast color and
tub-proof; 80 inches wide.
39c Shifting Madras, 29c
Sc inches wide, white grounds
with neat colored woven stripes;
soft-flnish grade: fast colors.
SOC Outing Flannel, &c
Sc inches wide. light grounds
with colored stripes; heavy, re-
versible quality.
25c Comfort Covering, 1Sc
3Ginch Comfort Covering,
large assortment of new print
ings and colorings
Goldenberg 's-First Floor.
Evening star., 1925-01-13

"a and So inch Fast color Gre
tonnes, good heavy weight; full
bolts from which we will cut the
desired number of yards, also in
mill lengths from to yards,
but plenty alike for all needs.
Light and dark floral stripe, bird,
foliage and tapestry effects.
First Floor Bargain table and Fourth
Floor.
Evening star., 1925-01-13

Lady Richmond Brown, English
woman explorer, crack shot and ex-
pert fisherwomen, will lead an ex-
pedition into British Honduras to
seek Maya treasure. In order that
she may have the opportunity to hunt
at her leisure, she has taken a 20
year lease on 10000 acres.
Evening star., 1925-01-13
TWO DEAD IN EXPLOSION.
Eighteen Injured by Ignited Gas
in California Power Plant.

LONG BEACH, Calf, January 13.-
Two men We're killed and g injured in
gas explosion at the new million
dollar steam generating plant of the
Southern California Edison Co. here
yesterday.
Tho explosion occurred, according to
Il statement issued by company en-
ployes, when fire was lighted under a
newly completed boiler, preparatory to
steaming up. Gas escaping from a pilot
light which had been extinguished ex-
ploded, showering brick and fragments
of steel upon 200 or more men working
in the room.
Most of the victims were residents
of Long Beach.
Damage TO the plant will amount to
thousands of dollars.
Evening star., 1925-01-13

Fearing that they may be ousted
from their positions as telephone
operators, switchboard girls in China
are planning the formation of a
union to protect their interests.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
FOR SALE

A four-horsepower upright boiler
In fine condition. Call at
RUBY'S PRESSING SHOP,
Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
SEE VIRGINIA FIRST

Every train that leaves Richmond
carries its generous quota of vaca-
tions. 1t is the vacation season and
from now until the home ward pro-
cession starts in September thou
sands of Richmond men and women
will be seeking the pleasures and
health-restoring qualities of noun
tain or seashore. The same is true
of every other city in Virginia And
where are these vacationists going?
To the Adirondacks, to northern
beach resorts. to the Thousand Is
lands, to any one of hundreds of
vacation centers, and 80 per cent of
them beyond the borders of their own
state. They will come back enthu-
Esiastic over the glories of this place
or the glories of that place, and few
of them. as they contemplate their
fattened pocketbooks, will realize
that they left behind them in Vir-
: ginia state designed by nature to
be the nations greatest of all play
grounds. Neither Florida, nor Cali
| fornia, nor any of the other states
! to which the summer vacationists
: flock eachh year can offer attractions
} in mountains, in beaches, in climate
: in superb and varied scenery, in any
: thing that rejoices the eye and in
: vigorates the jaded spirit. equal tt
those offered by Virginia. These ar.
/, facts, and they are not overstated
t yet 1t is pitiful that they are known
t to so few people and those who d.
/. not know take so little trouble t,
: find out
Why would not this summer be
good time for virginians to find GU
! something about Virginia as a vaca
e ton state? How can they expect t
: l.'sell'' 1t to others as a vacation stat
4 IL they are ignorant OF its abundan
n attractions? Recently a Virginia
e who knows, wrote letter to friend
e seeking to solve the perennial vacs
tion-place problem. For its SCUM
II sense, its facts and its earnestnes
:. that letter is worth quoting here:
d "Some of you. of course. did nc
" come from Virginia. The rest Of 20
s who do come from Virginia has
Dragged and Dragged until othel
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26

!, probably are sick and tired of il
Virginia! Virginia! Virginia. Nov
what in the name of goodness d,
you know about Virginia? You know
your own immediate section, ant
what You have gathered by travelling
backward and forward over some
other spot. Isn't that so? You're
right it is. The time is coming and
now is when it is up to us to get busy
and learn what we are talking about
Within the next twelve months we
will have within this State of Vir-
ginia lot of people who are well
worth while. / mean the quiet,
wealthy men who can, if they will,
invest in things in Virginia that we
have to sell-our wonderful undevel-
oped assets. How in the name of
creation can you tell them about Vir-
ginia when you do not know it your
self?
Some of you spend, no doubt, a
good deal of your time chasing about
the Adirondacks. Possibly some of
you go to Europe. Why don't you
know your own state and know it
we'll? There isn't nook or corner
of it that is not worth visiting. My
suggestion is this: Get busy and ar
range your plans to go all over Vir-
ginia in your car this summer and
learn something about it. You ought
to know the great southwest. You
ought to go down to Tidewater Vir-
ginia and see the wonderful undevel-I
oped assets. You ought to go up the
great Shenandoah Valley. You ought
to see the Piedmont section, the great
Northern Neck and the Eastern
Shore. Now, honestly, don't you
owe it to those children you either |
have or ought to have to know more
about this state that you have been
Dragging about?"
There is ample food for thought [
n that simple. homely letter. 1t is
rue that we have Dragged, and brag-l
sed, and too many of us have not
Known what we were Dragging about.
And we have talked about Virginia
Is vacation state and then we have
'acked our bags and bought our tick
It's for less-favored places. Why not
hange that program this summer,
md find out something about Vir-
,inia Richmond Times Dispatch.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
FISHING SEASON OPEN

u. j. ..
Fishing season is open here,
That's why some men folks act so
queer.
That's why they spin such yarns, for
sooth,
And lose respect for telling truth.
They sneak out at the break of day,
Just as the sky is turning grey.
And leave their business in the lurch
TO nsn all day Tor Dass vr-pvrvfr-
The stories that they sometimes tell
Sounds old Ananias' knell.
They make him seem like some poor
Who never spoke a fibbing word.
They, come home with the widest
tale
OF having hooked a youthful whale;
Of how he struck with lots of steam
And pulled their rod a mile up
stream.
But some way, some how, sad to say
These big ones always get away.
They swear he was near six feet
long,
And that he was so doggone strong
That line or hook was never made
To drag his carcass in the shade.
Yet still if they do fabricate,
They're simply keeping up-to-date
For every angler meath the sky
Has told some harmless fishing lie.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
7495 MAY VOTE
IN THIS COUNTY
Do Not Be Stacker, But Cast Your
Vote in All Elections

The capitation lists of Shenandoah
County indicate that there are 7495
eligible voters in Shenandoah Coun-
ty, showing the rapid increase since
women were given the right of suf-
frage.
Of these voters, probably so per
cent will exercise the right to vote.
Just what the political proportions
are it is hard to estimate, although
the county has all Republican county
officials save one. Nationally. the
county goes any way and all ways.
However, there is but one big con-
test now facing the voters of the
county and that is the one in which
Democrats will participate. The Val
ley has candidate for governor with
all chances favoring his selection on
August 4. The choice is dependent
to considerable extent on the size of
the Valley vote. Shenandoah County
almost unanimously favors Senator
Byrd for governor and certainly all
OF the eligible Democrats in the 7495
listed voters should go to the polls
and vote for Byrd and against bonds.
When November comes, show your
interest in the welfare of your state
and vote as your preference may die
tate. 1t is your duty to yourself and
to your country.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
STATE OF VIRGINIA,

STATE OF VIRGINIA, III
Shenandoah Circuit Court, to-wit:'
In vacation, Woodstock, Va, May
&c, 1925.
B. w. Roller, etc., Complts.,
VS.. In Chancery
L. Triplett, Jr.'s Admr. ct ais, Defts.,
The object of this suit is to sub
ject the real estate and personal
property of which l.. Triplett, Jr.,
died seized and possessed to the pay
ment of debt due B. w. Roller and
other creditors of L. Triplett, Jr., to
convene the creditors of said decd
ent, settle the accounts of said Trip
let's administrator, and for general
relief.
1t appearing by affidavit that the
defendants Margaret l.. Koontz and
w. w. Koontz, 923 Duncannon St.
Philadelphia, Pa; Mary Elizabeth
Strayer and w. r. Strayer, Faragati
Apartments, Washington, ID. c., are
non-residents of this State, it is
therefore ordered that they do ap
pear within 10 days after due pub
! LEGATION of this notice in the Clerks
Office of our said Court, and do what
is necessary to protect their interests
OTTO V. PENCE, Clerk.
Walton & Walton, p. q.
12-4w.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
CANCER CAN BE PREVENTED

Cancer is the great human men
ace. 1t is increasing by leaps and
bounds. If anything, it is increasing
more rapidly in the United States
than it is in the British Isles. OF
those now living in the British Isles,
100000 are doomed to die of can
Ger if they do nothing to prevent it.
In the United States the doomed
number is 100000 and might
easily rise to 100000 or 10000
0O0."
This remarkable statement is
made by Sir W. Arbuthont, Bart,
one of the worlds most eminent sur
IaAans- and dietitians, in an article
appearing in the June 2 issue of The
Dearborn Independent.
According ee~Sir Arbuthnot can
Ger is not caused Ds@the bacillus
that scientists have so lons-sought
and not yet found, but rather by por,
sons created in the body by the food
that is eaten. 1t is filth disease
and its prevention is accomplished by
keeping the digestive trace thorough
ly drained of it's accumulations.
Continuing, the doctor says
What we should do then, if we
would avoid cancer, is to eat whole.
wheat bread and raw fruits, and
vegetables, stunning all meat, first
that we may be better nourished, sec,
ond that we may more easily elm.
mate waste products and thus ade
quately drain the house in which oul
cells live. Whoever foregoes white
bread will perform great service
for himself. 1t is deadly"
1t is a difficult task to change the
food habits of nation or to Undue,
the people to take sufficient exercise.
each day. Sir Arbuthnot says, how
ever, that whoever will correct hi,
diet to reasonable extent, take rea
sonable exercise and keep his diges
tive tract absolutely clean, need hav,
no fear of cancer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
Chautauqua Coming Back

1t appears as if Chautauqua is a
fixed institution in Woodstock and
one which has won and merited the
support of those citizens who see in
the four days of entertainment the
educational, moral and civic uplift
for which it was inaugurated.
In closing on Saturday night it
was announced that the guarantee
for 1926 Chautauqua had been met.
and certainly the crowds which were
present during the five joyous days
attested the towns appreciation for
the splendid program and its belief
that Chautauqua is indeed a good
thing.
So. therefore, Chautauqua will be
with us again in 1926.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
2O0-POUND STURGEON
CAUGHT NEAR CHICAGO

Here is fish story that can be
substantiated by any doubter, for
Chicago has the goods on display"
George and August Seabensbe, vet
eran fishermen of Gary, Ind, Mon
day pulled from Lake Michigan a
half-mile off shore, a sturgeon, Z feet
long and weighing 200 pounds, in
round figures.
Hundreds of bathers along the
beaches saw the piscatorial giant.
Fishermen estimate this sturgeon
must have been lodging hooks and
nets for so years or Whereabouts to
have attained his huge proportions.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
DEVELOP THE THINGS WE HAVE

We are frank to say that magnif,
ing our imagination to the utmos
does not visualize the Shenandoah
Valley as great industrial sectio
like those of the Pennsylvania, Ne,
York and Middle West areas. Tn
forest OF smokestacks, belching blac
clouds of prosperity or, as is ofte]
the case. smokeless in periods O
financial depression. can only be con
Jured up IN the overzeal whicl
springs from acute optimism.
We do not believe that natur,
ever pl n n d this Eden which
stretches from the Potomac to tn,
James as land of furnaces and fac
tories. though there are opportuni
ties for many industrial plants of di
verse characters.
Primarily, however, the Shenan
doah Valley is an agricultural and
fruit section. 1t has latent oppor.
tunities for growth along these lines
which when developed will bring to
the Valley untold wealth.
Certainly the possibilities for
dairying are as good if not better
here than in many of the dairying
sections of the United States. There
is no reason why virginians should
eat butter from Elgin, ILL.,. nor WHY
fruit which can be produced here
should come to local markets from
distant points.
We buy our potatoes in Michigan.
and feed our cattle on corn from
Iowa. Vegetables come from the
Baltimore markets and canned goods
for Valley tables are produced every
where but in the Valley.
III development along industrial
lines was confined to the things
which could and should be made
here. there is little doubt but that
the tens of thousands of dollars
which are poured into the Golfers in
other states would remain at home.
The dairying industry has been
scarcely scratched, and its possibili-
ties are unlimited. The production
OF poultry should be increased until
the caekle of the Valley hen would
be heard around the world.
The opportunities are great, the
latent resources have been scarcely
tapped and with development direct
ed along sane lines the Shenandoah
Valley of Virginia should ultimately
become the richest agricultural sec
ton of the East. Let us develop the
things we have.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
ARE you DOING YOUR pARr2

The proneness to criticize tn
other fellow is constitutional. 1t i
inherent but never inactive. Ere
Quently provocative of i'll will, oft
times the vehicle of contentiousnes
and generally the germ of bad feel
Ing. criticism like a canker eats int,
community life and causes discort
where concord should abide. Mean
Ing. OF course. the class of criticism
which originates with the oracle.
who contribute nothing to a commu
nity's welfare. and give nothing to.
ward its veal.
There is criticism which obtains
Tor a towns good. 1t is construc-
tive. we'll meant and devoid of ami
mus. 1t is helpful when it possesses
the essence of good feeling, and is
made for the purpose of stimulating
spirit of progressiveness.
But every town has its self-consti-
tuted critics of the community and
its life. who never see good in any
thing which is attempted or done
contrary to the way in which they
see 1t. No allowances are made for
differences in opinion or in judg-
ment. Theirs is the rule by which
all things must be measured. and any
deviation from this rule constitutes
an offonse against the self-appointed
directors of our destinies.
We all know them, for we all as
sociate with them, and il you want
to be saturated with more wisdom
than Paul ever absorbed at the feet
OF Gamaliel. just hang your ear on
the efferyescing conversation of one
OF these town pests. and learn of the
mistakes of your neighbor and the
shortcomings of your town.
We who know them do not take
them seriously, but sometimes there
are strangers within the gates who
soak up their sapieney and get dis
torted ideas of local conditions. The
advertisement which a town gets
from its citizens is the kind which
impresses the nonresident, for GER
tainly IL anyone is acquainted with
local conditions ii is the man or wo-I
man who lives in the town, and more
credence is given to criticism COM
ing from a native than from the So
journer for time.
Criticise the things which will be
helped by honest criticism, but save
your febrile fulminations against
everything and everybody for those
of your ilk who, possessing all of
the virtues and all of the wisdom
of the town. can sympathetically and
intellectually join with you in
playing the anvil chorus.
Probably IL you are dissatisfied
with the town, some arrangements
could be made to move the town.
This would be much easier than have
you get out. for probably the town
would stagnate and die without your
presence.
In the meantime ask yourself this
question. AM I DOING MY PART
TO MAKE NINE A BETTER TOWN?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
GIVE SHENANDOAH A CHANCE

In political annals it is seldom that
q candidacy is conditioned upon the
automatic retirement of the holder
of the office sought for because of a
promotion In Office.
This Is the situation in the Sena-
torial District composed of the coun-
ties Of Shenandoah, Frederick and
Clarke. 1t is accepted as a foregone
conclusion that Senator Byrd will be
elevated to the governorship. His
successor then will be chosen at the
coming election.
First in the field for Senatorial
honors, as a successor to the future
governor, is Hon. Boyd e. Richards
of Frederick County. present mem
Der of the House from Frederick
Just why MT. Richards should fee
that he Is entitled to the senatorshiI
when. undsniably. 1t is Shenandoah
County's time to hold this Office, i
10 not stated by the Frederick candi
date.
For years Shenandoah, despite thu
rule of rotation. has gracefully sup
ported Senator Byrd because pecu
liarly and exceptionally he was tn
logical member of the Senate from
this district. towering above his fel
lows and representing the bes
thought OF this county.
The elimination. of Senator Byr'
affords Shenandoah an opportunit
to have representation. as is he
right, in the upper house of tn
Legislature, and there il certainl
no coEent reason why the count
should defer to a Frederick cand
date.
II Ia Shenandoah County's turf
and while no official announcement
OF his candidacy has been made.
Il well known that Hon. Claude J
Hoover Of New Market. Is an aspi
ant Tor senatorial honors.
Mr.. Hoover Is an experience
legislator. possesses poise and persol
ality and in the bond fight in Il
legislature he took an active and p
tent part against the issuance I
bonds. He Is favorably known
Richmond and his past service In u
House gives him an enviabie prestil
among the Virginia legislators.
He IL the only candidate thus Il
mentioned IN Shenandoah Count
and the voters in the county shou
get IN behind county man. for
rules and right It is this county
time for . State Senator.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
WANTED

man "nA>-ear to sell complete line
quality Auto Tires~--~I-Tubes. Elk
elusive territory. Experfene--o.
necessary. Salary 100000 pei
month
MILESTONE RUBBER CO.,
East Liverpool, Ohio.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
Satisfactory
Service

Absolutely satisfactory
service is an additional
part of every transac-
ton here. First, goods
Of extreme quality, then
service that is satisfac-
tory. That is the COM
binati0n that m a k e S
your purchase a better
money investment for
you. Trade here.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
MEASURE OF A MAN

How did he die?"
Not
How id he liver"
But
Not
What did he gain?"
But
What did he give?"
These are the units
To measure the worth
OF a man, as a man,
Regardless of birth!
Not
What was his station?"
But
Had he a hearth"
And
How did he play
His God-given part?
Was he ever ready
With a word o. cheer,
To bring back smile,
To Danish a tear?"
Not
What was his church,"
Not
What was his creed?"
But
Had he befriended
Those really in need?"
Not
What did the sketch
In the newspaper say?"
But
How many we're sorry
When he passed away?"
Selected.