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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03
'STRNGTOWN

Bean Stringing, Canning and
making apple butter is the order
of the day among the farmers
wives. Some of the community
folks helped cut apples at E. A.
Hunts, Tuesday evening every
one had an enjoyable time.
Delbert Wilmoth is attending
Institute at Phillippi this week.
Lee Moore is still making his
usual Sunday evening trips to
Stringtown we wonder why?
Rev. F. P. Allender, Carrie
Allender, John Smith. Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Right, Mr.. and
Mrs. Maurice Bibey, Fred Bibey
Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Bibey and
Thelma Bibey all attended the
Allender Reunion near Grafton
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Cross.
and little daughter of Pittsburg
Pa. are visiting his mother, Mrs
uQan lnQley at CnlS Wfltlng.
fiMisses Dorthea Moore and
Carrie Allender Attended the
Sunday School Convention in
Belington the later part of last
week.
Willard Bibey was at Being
ton, Thursday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Wilmoth
and family were visiting relat-
ives at Mt. Liberty, Thursday
and Friday Of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rulings
and family from Davis are NOV
ing into the Cade house.
Aston Hunt was at Being
ton. Friday Of last week.
Mrs. Wade Bibey was shop
ping II Belington, Thursday Of
last week.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03
BANKERS HELP

bank in Monroyia, Ind, tests seed
corn for farmers. A basement room
was fitted out last season for the pur-
pose and $4,000 ears were tested for
fifty-six farmers. One-fourth of the
seed tested last year was unfit for
seed. This year the percentage win
run even higher. The work is done
under the supervision of the high
school agricultural teacher. He reports
that the community will have a sur
plus OF seed corn this year.
The banks OF Conway. Ark. have
offered prizes for the most marketa b.e
sweet potatoes produced on one acre
of land A first prize of $3.50 is Of.
fered, along with three district prizes
of $50 each. The county agent and
the banks are working out the details.
The County Bankers Association
will help to employ full time county
leader this year for boys and girls
club work in Calhoun. Cherokee and
Buena Vista counties, Iowa.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03
OTTERBEIN COLLEDGE
AMONG TIE OLDEST

Otterbein Colledge is one of the
Oldest in the state of Ohio and in the
middle west, being founded in 1847.
She has had a period Of substantial
growth in finances and numbers in
recent years. This new year will open
September 16 with an increase in en-
rollment over any previous record.
Students attend the institution from
as many as twenty states and coun-
tries. This year the enrolment will
be specially fine from Parkersburg,
Clarksburg Grafton, Weston, Hunt
ington and Charleston. West Virgin
ia furnishes three trustees for the
college, Rev. F. H. Capehart, Parkers-
burg; Mr.. ]. Blackburn Ware, Philip
pi; and Rev. VIM. H. Colt also, of
Parkersburg.
Otterbein College was the first col
ledge in the world to throw open its
doors to young women without limit
alton or restriction of any kind, in
1847. One or two other colleges claim
to graduated the first woman. Otter
bein has the distinction also of having
graduated Benjamine Handy, the
author of the famous song, Darling
Nellie Gray" Mr. Handy graduated
i'm the class of 1855 and is buried in
the cemetery close by the campus Of
the college. His widow, Mrs. Kate
Handy, graduated in the class Of 1857
is living in Laguna Beach, California,
and is the oldest living graduate Of
Otterbein College.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03
TYPHOID MAKES
SUMNER APPEARANCE
People Warned Against 1t BY State
Department OF Health.

Typhoid fever is taking its toll in
West Virginia again this year,
as shown by recent reports to
the State Department OF Health.
Last year there were 227 deaths
Ia the state from the dis
ease and indications are that similar
needless death toll will be taken this
year. Monongaia county is having a
serious outbreak, according to reports,
having at the present time at lea st
35 cases and two deaths Mt. Hope,
a town OF 1889 inhabitants In Fayette
county, reports cases ana like re-
ports are coming In from various parts
of the state.
The disease is contracted only by
swallowing the germs which have been
deposited In human .eXcrcta by pd-
tent. They maybe swat wed In po.-
luted water, Impure milk apd uncook-
ed vegetables such as celery, lettuce,
and tomatoes Often the outdoor
toilet Is situated above the we'll or
spring from which family or an en-
tire village receive their water sup
ply. Flies breed In filth and
carry the germs from the toilet
to the table where they are
swallowed. Pit 81 septic tank privles,
located at least 100 fee. from tue
water supply, cementsd wells an
springs into which no surface water
or sewage can drain, AID proper
disposal of wastes, all tend toward
doing away with a lats4 number If
cases Of the disease. p;ans for these
sanitary wells and toilets may be na
by writing to the State Department of
Health.
incubation, however, is the safest
and surest prevention against typhoid
authorities declare. The giving of tile
serum is simple process, only three
administrations being required to MAKE
an individual immune tom the discs Sc
for at least three years. Any paw
sician can give il and the stare De
partment of Health is urging the pe,-
pie of West Virginia to be inoculaLed
at once and to observe the saints y
methods of prevention against the DIS
ease which reaps its greatest harvest
each year from the last Of July to the
first of october.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 1925

The loading purchasers of 'big-
time" outdoor acts, according to Frank
Wirth, husband of the famous oques-
trienno, May Wirth, are the large
Fairs of the United States and Can
ada, which are constantly seeking
novol and sensational features for the
entertainment of Their enormous
crowds. One of the largest buyers IS
the West Virginia State Fair, Wheel
ington, which, according to Mr. Wirth
has been beeked through his New
York agency, an S11,000.00 program
Of stellar attractions for the annual
exposition, Septembr 7th-12th, includ-
ing such notable features as the Eng
lish Ballet: the Caudsmidts: Suliy.
Rogers and Sully: the Great Cahill:
the Phunny Phord: and Fred's Pigs
Two noted bands will play each day
and evening at the Fair. Colvone's
10th Field Artillery Band and Lemp
hams Band of Soloists. Lempham has
played before at the Fair, proving so
that return engagement was re-
quested, and is so well known to Fair
visitors to require any Introduction
Cervone's Band, called the American
Legion band, played for the President
Of France during the world wor ana
escorted President Woodrow Wilson
on his first visit to France. Cervone
led the 160-piece Great Lakes naval
on its tour Of teh country in behalf
Of the third and forth Liberty loans,
and enjoy high reputation among
Americas leading band masters. On
the opening night Of the Night Show
Of the Fair Labor Day. the two
bands will join to give a massed con
cert.
At the grand climax Of each nights
show a brilliant pyrotaehnic spectacle
viii be shown
Entries in exhibit departments and
in the racing card are unusually heavy,
and there is every promise that the
coming Fair will surpass all all pre-
vious ones in every respect.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03
Social


Farm Bureau and Fourth clubs OF
Meadowville community are having
mixed social Saturday night, Sept.
5 at MeadowviEle church. Program
recitations, dialogue, stories and spe-
cial music. Girls and women bring
boxes and pies, boys and men bring
pocketbooks with plenty of money.
The proceeds of the social will go to-
wards helping pay for the Barbour
County Farm Bureau and Fourth
site. COMMITTEE.
To Attend Live Stock Fair.
B. F. Creech, animal husbandry
specialist, accompanied by o. d.
Sands, county agent, visited the sheep
club members Friday and Saturday
of last week. Out of the 10 sheet
club members in this county, the fol-
lowing five scored the highest and
thus became liegible to make the
trip:
Reeford Combs, Marshall Stalnak-
er, Donald Bartlett, Cecil and Densel
Grouse
All expenses of making the trip to-
gether with transportation of the
sheep there and back will be taken
care of by the State Live Stock Asso-
citation. These boys also stand
chance of bringing back some first
prize money. This affords an oppor-
tunity to Fourth club members TAX
ing the live stock project of week
of practical education. 1t is hoped
that tire will be many more boys
and girls to compete for the same
honors next year.
Notice to Fourth Club Members
All Fourth Club members desiring
to take purebred sheep or calf pro-
ject write to County Agent 0. d.
Sands by September 25. All the
shepp and calf projects start hte
last of September, therefore it is
necessary that we have this informa-!
ton as soon as possible.
Notice
| am planning to attend the State
Live Stock Fair atWeston the second
week in September, therefore | will
not attend any Farm Club Meetings
that. week.
Farm WIoman's Club Meetings
Meriden, Sept. 8, Tuesday, subject
Basketry.
Volga, Wednesday, Sept. 8.
Nestorville, Saturday, Sept. y,
meeting to plan for educational ex-
hibit and finish baskets.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03

T-as on hfr way to the store To buy
some provisions, planning for family
reunion on Sunday Aug.25 An inquis-
ition chares that "said automobile
was drivig at an unlawful ate Of
speed, on the wrong side of the road,
in negligent manner and without
sufficient brakes" 1t would seem that
human life was dear enought for
people to take little care in driving
automobiles.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03
ENTERTAINED At
BELINGTON PARK

Mr. and Mrs W. A. Blair and fam
lily Of Clarksburg W. Va. entertained
several Of the Intermediate family Of
Clarksburg and phillippi at the Bel
ipgton Park Sunday afternoon with
a basket picnic, and music.
Honoring the latters Brother Mr..
Chas. Z. Brooks and wife Of Los An
geles California whoas family resid-
cd here.
Those Of the family present from
Belington wsre; Mrs. S. Lee Brooks
and Sister and Mrs. Howard T. Brooks
Of Sacannah Georgia.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03
LINES COMPOSED BY w. A.
STREETS, AND DEDICATED TO
BOB. LOAR-DEMO. PEDESTRIAN

| saw a weary trav Ter,
With sores upon his feet;
He drudged along the highway,
Because of Johns defeat.
Refrain.
Then don't give up my boy,
You are doing we'll;
You'll be happy, when,
You hear "Old Tam'ny yell"
Refrain.
His step was firm and steady,
The sweat was on his face;
He said "I'll burst the boiler,
But what l win this race"
Refrain
He walks upon the level,
He rides up mountains steep;
He "hoofs" it to the valley,
His bargain he will keep.
'u!eIJ9d
May be sung to the old tune-I saw
/ wayworn traveller
watch your step Bob"
w. A. STREET
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03

Men, women sell guaranteed silk
hosiery direct to wearer; beautiful
goods, fashioned and full fashioned
wonderful colors. Prices lower than
stores. Sell only. We pay every day.
INTERNATIONAL SILK HOSIERY,
co, Norristown, Pa
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03
THE STALNAKER REUNION

The third annual reunion of the
stalnaker family viii be held at the
Belington Park on Sept. 27th.
Those interested invited to be pre-
sent III
M. n stalnaker Pres.
Mrs. Edith Polling Sec.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03

"A sign on a moter car during a
West Virginia convention in which
women were prominent, read:
THIS IS NOT A COUPE, BUT
CHICKENS ARE WELCOME
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03

ONE 2-ceIl FLASHLIGHT with
out battery) Large Size and THE
PROGRESSIVE for one year, s2.0s
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03

ONE 2-cell FLASHLIGHT with
out battery Large Size and THE
PROGRESSIVE for one year, $500
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03
The Good Shepherd

good shepherd always looks after
his ailing sheep. Western Christian
Advocate
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03

A boy under thirteen driving an
automobile ran over Mamie Fonty at
Spencer on Aug. p and killed her. She
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03
ACHING LIMBS
And Many Other Common Ills
Refie1 cd by 1lack-Oraugnt.

Mrs. John Skaggs, residing near
Lanes Prairie, Mo-, on the Ozark
Trail, says: 81 have taken Black
Draught for number of years.
about fifteen, and il is about the
only purgative medicine ever
take. 1t is the only kind that I've
found that doesn't hurt me.
81 take Black Draught for in
digestion, for colds and headaches.
take it for aching in my limbs and
shoulders. 1t helps this trouble. |
take it for sour stomach.
1--WE think Black Draught is
splendid and never are without ii
in the house.
81 suffered with gas on my stom-
ach that affected my breathing, and
Black-Draught helped this trouble.
For such common complaints, |
think Black-Draught is the best
medicine a person can use"
For millions of others, Black
Draugft is their favorite liver and
stomach medicine.
Obtainable everywhere. ca,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03

ONE 2-cell FLASHLIGHT with
out battery Large Size and THE
for one year, S20G
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03
Teaches Mercy

"The religion Of Jesus Christ alone
teaches mercy"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03
REUNION

Ramsey and Coonts reunion, 2nd
Sunday, d3) September, with Eng
land reunion at the Belington Park
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-03
SINCLAIR-MARQUEss-

CORNWELL REUNION
The Sinclair Marques Cornwell
Reunion will be held at Mt. Zion. near
Marques, Preston County, West Vir
ginia, Sunday, September the 9Th.
1925. All relatives and friends Of
these families are cordially invited
to be present.
J. s. Cornwell, Chairman
7. S. Dugan, Sec'Y
The Washington times., 1925-10-29

Accumulated from previous selling.
The sheets to match these cases have
all been sold-which accounts for the
low price. Sizes 42x36 and 45x36
inches. Torn and ironed. No dress
ing.
The Washington times., 1925-10-29

200 Percale and Bingham Dress
Aprons, attractively trimmed. Regu-
lar and extra sizes,-Bargain Base
ment.
The Washington times., 1925-10-29
CSC Suede Finish RR0
Gloves. Friday Only, OOO

Knee length, Children's Wide Flat
Rib Hose, with figured roll-cuff top.
Colors: Tan, buck, faWn or gray.
Sizes Z to 9h.--Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1925-10-29
Window Shade Bargains
For Friday Only

CSC w. C. Opaque Shades, SIC.
CSC Oil Opaque Shades, 05c.
csc Green and White Duplex
Shades, SOC.
All perfect, on guaranteed rollers.
The Washington times., 1925-10-29
Women's zee Silk and
Rayon Stockings. EO0
Friday Only, OON

Slight neutrality-suspicious. line
lot, SILK and Rayon Stockings, with
long boot with seam up the back,
high spliced heel and Isle garter
hem. Colors: Airedale, fawn, putty
or camel. Sizes S1a to- 1O.-Bargain
Basement.
The Washington times., 1925-10-29
CoIored Wash Goods. 100
Friday Only, Yard, 1VN

Remnants of 15c Cretonnes and
Ginghams, in neat checked and floral
patterns. Some very good for Hal
loween costumes.-Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1925-10-29
! FRIDAY Specials From Our Bargain Basement
Bows $1.OO Silver Gray
Union Suits. 7Q0
Friday Only, 6ON

Boys Silver Gray Fleece-lined Cot
ton Union Suits, high neck, long
sleeves and ankle length. Sizes to
10 years.-Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1925-10-29

Girls SIS Jersey and
BaIbriggan Dresses. 50 OK
Friday Only, AeOO
In one and two piece models. Sizes
s, 10 and IL years Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1925-10-29
Floor Coverings
Neponset Rugs, Without Bor-
defs-Specially Priced
for Friday Only

Seven choice designs in parquetry,
block, tile. carpet and novelty effects.
These rugs are suitable for any room
IN the hOllaa
The Washington times., 1925-10-29

100 pieces, including Princess Slips,
Combinations, Underbodies, Drawers
and Boomers. Broken sizes.-Bar-
gain Basement.
The Washington times., 1925-10-29

75c KIeinert's Tea Party Pure
Gum Aprons. GRn
Friday Only, Each, UOO
For children; assorted colors.--
Main Floor.
The Washington times., 1925-10-29

Women's FuII-Fashioned
Silk Hose. 00A
Friday Only, OON
Some Slight Irregular WeaveS OF
$50 and $1.65 Quality
Pure thread Silk Hose, with n1er-
cerized garter tops. Medium service
weight Colors: Black. gray, brown.
calf, nude, French nude, blond, beige,
gunmetal, tanbark, airedale. Some
are first quality, others slightly un-
even weave. Onyx and other good
makes.-Main Floor.
The Washington times., 1925-10-29
Girls $1.OO Union QQ0
Suits. Friday Only, CON

Girls Novelty Rib Cotton Union
Suits, short sleeves and knee length
drop seat. Sizes to II years.
Bargain Basement.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-04
ALL WORN OUT?
SO Was Mrs. Morris Who Tells
Her Experience

Are You tired all the time; worn.
ont night and day. Does your back
ache rs if it would break! Do you
suffer dizziness, headaches, rheu-
matte twingcs or distressing urinary
disorders? You have good cause,
then to be alarmed about your kid
.ncyS. DO rs many of your townfolk
recommend. Is" Doan 5 PillS-a
stimulant diuretic to the Kidneys.
This FL Centre ease is convincing:
Mrs. l.. J. Morris, 1876 Orange ST.,
SAYS: "My kidneys caused me to
suffer with severe backachc and 4
tired, worn out feeling. ] often
had dizzy spells and spots floatcd
before my eyes. My kidneys acted
too frequently and annoyed me,
also. Doan 5 Pills had been used
in our family for years, so | tried
them. They soon put my kidneys
in good order and the backachc
left,
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don t
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan 5 Pills - the same that
Mrs. Morris had, Foster Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, y. Y. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-04
Box Peace Plan
Joins Ranks of
The Forgotten
BY United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-One
year has passed today since Dir.
Charles Lcvcrmore of Brooklyn, n.
y. WIS awarded the $4,000 Box
peace prize-and both the man and
the plan seem in danger of being
forgotten 50 far as congress is con
ccrmcd.
The senate endorsement of the
plan which was to bring Lcvcrmorc
AN additional $4,000, has never
matcriaIized. Even the senate in
vcStigatiou which WIS Indignantly
set iH motion by Senator Reed of
Missouri, who OWNED in the plan
"a propagandist drive on congress,
has silently drifted into obscurity.
Lcvermore has only 2S d'lvs
within which to secure the extra
award for its provisions were that
he would receive il "onlv if and
when the United States senate in
substance aud intent, approved
the plan previous to March I, 1928.
The senate investigation ran into
u stone wall when il attempted to
get. at various financial transac-
tionS in connection with the award
from Miss Esther Everett Lape,
members in charge Of the policy
committee Of the award.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-04

large number Of pornitIce~, eypifod
with the 1924 season. It il there
fore necessary in the interest Of The
livestock producers to issnr new
permits promptly.
Th" proposed plan is TO issue 10.
year permits There will he no in
crease in the present fees during
the years 1925 and 1926, but only
% per cent Of any increase which
may finally De decided upon will
he put into effect in any one year.
The fees thereafter will be based
upon the range aPPrdsals recently
completed by the forest service and
after fiual conferences with the re
prcscntatiycs of the livestock in
dustry in relation thereto. Where
the rates established are lower than
the present rates the new rates will
become effective Immediately. The
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-04
Market Report
(COntinnpd From rare ~

calf nvd, 81 on track. SnpbIic.
IIrhrHI Demand and trading mod
crate, market steady. Ariz-bcst
fair quality and condition. IS 800
80, IS 3.o0-@.25, small sizes ordin
airy condition 900 80. Imperial
Is offerings light fcw sales 4.50-I7-
fancy high rs 80, IS 4.25-i.50, few
fancy I.75-500. s. 3.0O-3.2j.
fT. WORTH: % clear. , CaIit
arNd, 3 diverted, ) on track. Open.
ing Wednesday, supplies moderate
Demand and trading moderate. mar.
Ect steady. Calf i25-4.50. Brol
crs carIot sales, Ft Worth bqgis-
CaIif., IS 3.O0-3.2J, 413s.5s 4OO-4.25
BALTIMORE: % cloudy. !
Calif aVd, reconsigncd, II ON
track. Closing Tuesday, supplies
moderate. Demand moderate. mar
kct steady. Ariz--Js 4.JQ-475. Calf
-4s.5s 4.75z5.C0.
KANSAS CITY: So clear. Ariz
Calf arvd, diverted, l6 on track.
Market firm. InperiaI--is 30, IS
too.
CINCINNATI: 2So cloudy. . Ariz
, Calf arVd, n on track. Supplir,
modrate. Demand and trading mod.
crate, market slightly stronger.
Calf and Ariz-5s 3.75-4.j0 few 300
Is 10000, few slightly higher
ST. LOUIS: IS clear. Ariz. 3
Calf arvd, % on track. Supplies
liberal. Demand and trading mod
crate, market steady. Ariz-5s best
80, ordinary quality and condition
2.11-3.Oo, GS poor quality and condi-
ton 2.25-2.5o. Calf few Is 300
IS 4.oo.4.50 mostly 4.25-4.50
PITTSBURGH: 2sa cloudy. )
calf arvd, Opening Wednesday,
supplies liberal. Demand slow, mar
kot weak. Imperial and Ariz-moSt
Iy 1S k00-I.75. mostly 4.004.5O, Gs
3-oo-3.5o, mostly 3.o0-3.25.
MINNEArOLES: IS partly cloudy
Calf aryd, on track. Supplies
liberal. Demand liberal. market
steady. ImpcriaI--Js TO. larger
j.00-J.2j.
DETROIT: IS cloudy. > Ariz,
49, - - va l'"'N. NuIplltS llbtIdl ].
Demand and trading moderate, mar.
ket unsettled. Calif-as 4.75-5.00
IS 4.oo-4,50, Gs 3.00-350. .Ariz-5>
49J-f.5O
PHILADELPHIA: 26' cloudy. >
A1iz, ) Calf, Fla alyd. ~ ON
track. Supplies moderate. Demand
moderate, market steady. Calf
mostly small sizes 2.I0-3.00. Ariz-
3.0O-4.5O.
BOSTON: IS light snow. Ariz
Fla arvd, II ON track. Supplies
moderate. Demand moderate, mar.
ltet firm. Imperial 5.00-5.5o
special marks G.oo-d.5o. Ariz-5>
@.0a.
CLEVELAND: % partly cloudy
Calf aryd. % on track. Demand
moderate, market steady. Imperial
-5s 4.@5-+.5o. Ariz 5S-6s, best 3.5o
burnt Goose.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-04
Colorado Shows
Low Disc ha rg,e
For ia nuary

January temperature was about
the average for that month, accord
ing to the report Of James II. Cor
dom, mGtcorologist Of the United
States weather bureau, stationed at
NumH, Arizona.
The high temperature recorded
for the month was 80 degrees and
the lowest 81 degrees. Since 1870
the highest recorded for january
is 80 degrees and the lowest 81 de
grccs.
Temperatures rccor1cd between
January 9 and Is, the coolest period
Of the winter, on the Yuma mesa.
went as low as 81. this of course be
ing registered outside the main
bureau at Yuma.
During the month 0l inch rainfall
was rcrrded The - year average
for January is .t6 inch.
The average wind velocity was
SO miles per hour, the maximum
being y miles per hour on January
Is.
Sunshine during the month re-
corded % per cent Of the possible
amount.
The relative humidity was 80 per
cent below normal the Il. m. aver
age being IA, the noon average %
and the 8 p. m. average ~.
The highest stage reached by the
Colorado river during the month
was l6.S feet, the lowest 1873 feet
an average mean stage Of lj.7 feet
being recorded, with Il discharge Of
about 1900 second feet. The csti-
mated discharge Of the river during
the month is estimated at 800
acre feet, against 791 800 acre feet
recorded last January. The % year
average discharge is 1900 acre
feet. The cause given for the low
discharge is very cold weather on
the watershed.