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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
DIGl

Success-nuggets do not lie scatter
ed about the surface-soil of the bus
mess gold-mine Work-hard, rent
less pick and shovel work-alone I'M
earths life's greatest prizes.
Just as the diamond lies hidden in
the mountain cave-just as the pearl
rests concealed on the oceans bottom
so success lies dormant and beyond
reach of him who does not strive to
secure it.
Opportunities like precious jewels,
are all about US. But only effort
steady, ceaseless, whole souled effort
can dig them out and secure their
value.
Quit scraping over the surface of
your business chances-quit remain
ing content with the pay-dirt on the
outer edges of your commercial pros
poets. There is nugget in every OPP
portunity = if you only delve deep
enough to get it.
And don't merely dig without aim
or method. Just as the miner assays
his claim before he sinks his shaft,
so should you probe each business pos
sibility before you begin to work it..
First locate your claim-your main
chance. Then prove it. Then plan your
system to work it. Then take off your
coat and DIG!
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
Life's Little Proverbs

An opean car gathers no women.
ALPS fair in love and war in the
check room line
Early to bed and early to rise, inn
pairs the digestion and ruins the eyes
He who laughs last is dumb.
A stitch in time saves embarrass-
ment.
Lack Of money is the root III all
evil.
Scarcity of clothes makes a women.
Some fools kick harder than mules.
Who loses all the fault some people
find?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
CRACKLINGS

The hours ! spent with thee, dear
heart,
Are raught with joy and bliss,
although
At times I'd like to kick apart
My Radio, my Radio.
Each word shrek, each song blare
But still tune and tune in vain
| listen in unto the end and there
You screech again.
"B" batteries and ampliphone,
o tuning coil that makes me cross,
| wish that | could cure your static
groan,
But you're loss sweetheart, to-
loss.
He: Dear, every kiss just intoxi-
Gates me-wont you let me be a
drunkard?
She: Well--er-yes; but on the
conditions that you won't mix your
drinks
Balloon trousers are now in gener-
al use but the high altitude record
is held by skirts.
Unless you're ashamed of yourself
now and then you are not honest.
1t is estimated that cusswords have
been added to our language by every
alarm clock.
While it is true a lot of money is
spent each year for fun, there are
some folks who never seem to have
any.
MAN wants but little here below
remarked the dressmaker as he meas
ured the length of the gown.
People rich in experience are often
poor in spot cash.
Friendship cost least in money and
makes most in profits.
Man comes in this world naked and
with nothing on him, but in a short
time everybody has something on him
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
Inscriptions

1t is a good thing to write injuries
in the dust but kindness in marble"-
Christian Observer.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
The Men Who Succeed

The men who succeed best in public
life are those who take the risk of
standing by their own convictions
Garfield.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
POLLYANNA

j. o. Harvey doesn't believe OBJ
portunity knocks around with the 9TH
er knockers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

No telling Whit you could hear
every day with the energy you spend
talking about nothing.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL
.SllrnldaySchool
' Lesson '
tBy REV p B FTTzwATER, n.D., Dean
OF the Evening school. Moody Bible In
stitute OF Chicago)
leo. 1875. Mestern Newspa per unLon.l
Lesson for December 6
PAuL's VOYAGE AND sAIPwREcK
LESSON TEXT--Acts 1870.

LESSON TEXT--ActS 27;1-44
GOLDEN TExT-"Be OF good cheer:
II is l. be not afraid, Matt. 1927.
PRIMARY ToPTC--Paul In a Storm
at Sea.
JUNIOR ToPIc-The Story of a
Shipwreck
INTERMEDIATES AND SENIOR TOP
IC--Paurs Leadership.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-The Christian Overcoming Adverse
circumstances
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

Dead men tell no tales" conse-
quently many an attractive widow is
able to marry again.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

A writer asks what has become of
the old fashioned cook? She started
a fire with gasoline,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

Anybody can give advice, but, snaps
w. H. Barte only the wise ones can
sell it.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

practice eventually ends in death-by
being crashed by train coming the
other way.
When you do cross, don't crawl,
but step on it and prevent stalling
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

Going over Niagara Falls in bar
rel is old stuff. What we wanna see
is some fellow walk across the Allan
tic ocean on stills.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

Many chap who thought he loved
at first sight has been entirely cur
ed when he took another look.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
Be Merciful

Let us be merciful as well as just
Longfellow.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

POME OF PASHUN
A girl | like
Is Mildred Gain.
Her favorite song is
kiss Me Again"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

Never change gears on a railroad
track.
And above all-watch yourself
all the time
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

Subscribe For The Progressive -S1.5o
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

Man comes in this world naked and
with nothing on him, but in short
time everybody has something on him
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

Friendship cost least in money an.
makes most in profits.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

Balloon trousers are now in gener-
al use but the high altitude record
is held by skirts.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

1t is estimated that cusswords have
been added to our language by every
alarm clock.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

Unless you're ashamed of yourself
now and then you are not honest.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

People rich in experience are often
poor in spot cash.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

While it is true a lot of money is
spent each year for fun, there are
some folks who never seem to have
any.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

"Man wants but little here below, .
remarked the dressmaker as he meas
ured the length of the gown.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
RED CROSS AID TO
Vets MOUNTING
Heavier Demands for War Ser
vice Laid to New Legislation
Granting Wide Benefits.
ACTIVE FORCES AIDED ALSO
Duty to Ex-Service and Service
Men First Responsibility
OF the Red Cross.

marked increase in the service
given by the American Red Cross to
ex-service men, through Chapters, hos
pitfalls, Government and Red Cross
Offices during the past year, and which
volume is expected to be maintained
during most of the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1926, is shown in the re-
ports OF the war service activities of
the organization, just completed.
Service to the disabled aud to
men now in active service continued
to be one of the primary obligations
of the Red Cross. The increased ac-
tivities in this regard were attributed
largely to the legislation giving new
benefits to ex-service men
The keystone of the Red Cross SER
vice lies in the Home Service work
of the chapters to veterans and men
still in service At the close OF the
fiscal year June go 1926, 2.591 Chap
tiers were active in this work and had
expended approximately $2237000
Included in their work was assist
ance to ex-service men In making out
adjusted compensation papers, in the
handling OF claims reopened, or made
possible under, liberalized terms of
the World War Veterans Act of 1924;
and in many other ways.
An unusual amount Of legislation
passed by Congress and State bodies
has necessitated the issue OF much
new material in the past year Leg
islation was passed during the
year liberalizing conditions applying
to capitalization. compensation and
other benefits under the Veterans
Bureau; this in turn has entailed re-
opening OF many claims formerly dis
allowed, filing OF many new ones, and
many applications for specialization.
The Claims Service at National Head
quarters this year handled 1896 in.
comparison with 1000 cases the pre-
Vious year
Increased service TO men in hospi'
tails was noted, as well in the number
of hospitals in which service was
maintained by the organization. Due
to new legislation an increase of over
5000 patients were admitted for hos
pitalization, new peak approximating
that of March 1922. Since a large
number Of this group includes pa
TENTS not eligible for compensation,
the solution Of their personal and fam
lily problems has involved careful
study by the National Organization.
There are 10000 disabled ex-service
men in Government hospitals every
day of the year, and their need has
directly led to revival of the best
known and perhaps most popular &C
t;vity the Red Cross sponsored in war
"a new campaign for knitted Red
Cross sweaters. These articles are
among the few not furnished by the
Government.
For the men still on active duty in
the Army, Navy and Marines, the Red
Cross during the year maintaaad
Field Directors at all important sta
tions, camps, and hospitals Of these
armed forces Of the country.
monthly average Of 96,931 service
and ex-service men were aided by the
Red Cross during the year.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26

The man in service and the man
who has served his country are among
the primary responsibilities for which
the American Red Cross is chartered
by Congress Nevertheless it has
many other obligations and It is on
this basis that an appeal will be made
fora larger enrolment than ever DUR
ing the Annual Roll Gail Armistice
Day, November IL, to November &c
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
WORDS OF WISDOM

"Sedentary work." said the college
lecturer, "tends to lessen the endur-
ance."
"In other words" butted In the
smart student, the more one sits, the
less one can stand"
Exactly" retorted the lecturer,
land If one lies a great deal, ones
standing is lost completely."-Chris-
tian Guardian.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
NATIONAL HEALTH aim
OF RED CROSS PROGRAM
Nurses Guard nifty
Health; Home Hygiene and
Nutrition Featured.

The increasing appreciation by the
American people of the value of ma
tional health structure is reflected in
the comprehensive machinery built up
by the American Red Cross and kept
in constant operation In the past year,
in the interest of national health.
instruction in home hygiene and
care Of the sick. in nutrition; inspec-
ton of school children, the mainte-
nance Of an effective nursing service,
all formed a part Of the Red Cross or
ganization assisting in keeping Amer
lea well
Altogether 51,121 students were In
structed in home hygiene and care of
the sick, including 31,43O school stu
dents, of whom 20,381 received GER
tifcates. This work reached the Girl
Scouts, Camp Fire Girls and Girl Re-
serves; also telephone companies,
public and private schools, commu-
nifty and industrial groups. An I'M
usual fact of this service was it's adap-
ton to the needs OF the blind through
transcription Of the text book in
Braille print
The years work also demonstrated
a growing understand and appra
citation on the part OF Bad Cross field
representatives, chapters. cooperating
agencies and others. Of the place of
nutrition in eommuH y programs.
booking to community health
There were $500 dietitians enrolled
during the year; regular nutrition in.
struction reached 13S 065 children;
2e,359 adults attended nutrition meet
ings, while 1885 schools were aided
In furnishing lunches.
Cooperative relationships were es-
rablished with various Government
and educational agencies in making
this branch Of the Red Cross health
work more effective.
Another of the health-promoting &C
tivities of the Red Cross lies in its
public health nursing service There
are nearly 1000 such nurses serving
in every part of the country.
AS an invaluable reservoir in time
of a great national emergency, Their.
is enrolled under the Red Cross ban
ner a reserve of 42,002 nurses. In a
number of disasters during the past
year in which the Red Cross has
aided. and where the services of the
nurses were required, they have been
among the first to mobilize.
At Lorain, o., last year "a enrolled
Red Cross nurses we're engaged in re-
lief work, while 124 were employed in
the midwest tornado disaster relief
operation Of this year The work of
Mrs. Dorothy Davis Sleichter, a Red
Cross public health nurse stationed at
Fairbanks, Alaska, in checking a flu
epidemic at Fort Yukon, in the a. cite,
has won praise from all who knew
of IT,
1t is TO assist in maintaining such
valuable services to the community
that the American Red Cross invites
members during its ninth annual roll
call. November II to 26, the only such
appeal which the Red Cross makes in
the year.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
THE EXPLANATION

Wigg-I'm afraid, old man. you
didn't think much of the speaking at
the banquet last night The fact is,
a noted wit failed us.
Wagg-Ah. that accounts for your
trying to get along with a couple of
half-wits, Ell?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
Her Guess

Wandering through department
store couple of girls ran across a
pile OF books One of them picked
up volume and read the title
Cricket on the Hearth"
"What is i'll" she asked
Directions for new game,
fancy" responded the other girl.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26

The influenza ragged. Our maid
from the country had it, The doctor
came and produced his thermometer.
Let me take your temperature" he
said
earn A little thing like that
amt goin' to cool mew she said
Simplicissimus, Munich.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
Taking No Chances

Star Cusiomer-Here's three dollars
Grocer-But you don't owe me any
thing.
Star Customer know it, but when
nay wife buys 50 box of cigars for a
present for me- just make it IS box
see THE Progressive Grocer.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
In Washington

How about this congressman of
ourn?' asked rural visitor Twill the
honorable do anything fur your
"Oh, he'll give you lot of air You
can get that at any filing station"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
For Religious Peace

1t would make greatly for religious
peace in this country if we all learned
TO rejoice when we hear of others find
ing God in any way, and ceased to
insist that our own way is the best
A. Herbert GraY.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
Hard to Find

Cerk-Just what sort of wave
trap do you want?
Mr.. Poorly-One that will tune out
my wife when the radio is broadcast
ing.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26

Friend-Doubtless you have fully
formed convictions concerning the
questions Of the hour?
Candidate for Office hy-er-not
yet really haven't been able to as
certain just how the voters are think
'ng about them, you see
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
Get Busy

Husband-Knowest thou how to
bringge uppe thy childe?
Wife-Certainllie sluggarde.
Husband-Then snappe to. Thy
childe is at the bottome of We els
terne.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
The Ruling Passion

Doctor No. did you hold the mir
ror to her face to see if she was still
breathing?
Doctor No. 2-Yes, and she opened
one eye, gasped. and reached for her
powder puff.-Sydney Bulletin.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
Dignity of Manners

A certain dignity OF manners is alb
solutely necessary to make even the
most valuable character either respect
able or. respected in the world.-Lord
Chesterfield.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26

yes. Senator Flubdub thinks pretty
well of himselfY'
"What now?'
"At banquet given to celebrate the
birthday of Shakespeare the senator
horned in and responded for Shake
speare."
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26

No appeal is SO international as that
to the humanity Of every people. The
sum of $3.50 from a japanese boy IN
Toxic to the Santa Barbara relief fund
bespeaks world Of friendship, en-
gendered by the American Red Cross.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
Kneru Holo TO Nail

swell lookin dame"
'Yes; and she's trimmed many a
man il this town"
confidence woman?
Nope, manicurist. "-ArgonaW.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
He Seizes Anything

"What is an opportunist?"
"One who meets the wolf at the
door. and appears the next day In a
fur coat "-Gargoyle
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
Diminishing Attire

The fashion annually brings
Surprises still more rare,
Till clothes appear to be the things
That people used to wear.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
Political Retirement

The orator who stands aside
Need feel no CONSERVATION.
The lecture platform will provids
A better compensation.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
SlrnndaySclool
' Lesson

(By REV P. b. FITzwATER. DID. Dean
OF the Evening school, Moody Bible In
stitute Of Chicago.)
90 1925, Western Newspaper Union.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
Hodes

First Imp What did you say hap
pened 10 the devil?
Second Tmp-He kinded one of the
burning lakes this morning and USED
gasoline instead of coal oil.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-11-26
Lesson for November %
PAUL BEFORE AeRIPPA

LESSON TExT-Acts 25:l-2sSt
GOLDEN TEXT was net dis
obedient unto the heavenly vision. =
Acts 26.19
PRIMARY TOPIC-Paul Tells why
He Obeyed Jesus,
JUNIOR TOPTC--Pasl Tells King
About Jesus.
INq ERpI1 DIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC-Obedience to the Heavenly Vision
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-Paurs Defense of Ills Mission.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-09
Suspect Rutkowski of Driving
 Auto That Killed Palaferri

Rutkowski has been the subject of a chase by Special Inspector Jo- spcctor Joseph P. Harrison of the motor vehicle department, who has been Investigating a false registra- tton taken out on a stolen machine about two months ago. About that time, small coupe WAS stolen from Salvatore Buttera Of 80 LaSalle street and was recovered by Detec- tive Sergeant William P. McCue with registration plates taken out in the name of a man named Spencer, Dover road, Rocky Hill. Inquiry at Rocky Hill revealed that there was no such person living there. The auto was traced through the motor vehicle department by the engine numbers and returned 10 ~uttera.
 Special Inspector Harrison tn ( took up the search for the party who registered the other car in the name of Spencer and by using photograph. ic copies of the application for the registration at the motor vehicle de. partment. he was put on the trai of the local youths.
 Two weeks after the incident Niedzwicki. with William Sokolsk and Harold Hackney stole a car il East Hartford and went to Cleveland where they were arrested after hold ing up q gasoline station there. The, i (coptinued on Paxa isl. -f
New Britain herald., 1925-09-09
PEACE CONFERENCE
 URGED AT GENEVA
Zahle of Denmark Asks League to Move-For
 Mosul Plebiscite

Geneva, Sept. g PN--Evidence that the neutral countries of Europe will persistentiy labor for the early con- vocation of a disarmament confer ence was given today when former Premier Zahle of Denmark, address ing the assembly of the league of nations urged that the leagues council continue preparatory steps for such Q conference and study all the problems connected with disarm- ament.
 The assembly today began general discussion of the councils report. The session was marked by tributes to the delegates deceased during the year, by Afranio Mello Franco of Brazil and Lord Cecil, the latter eulogizing the late Reno Viviani of France and Hjalmar Granting of 1 Sweden.
 Lord Cecil received an ovation upon his reappearance as delegate after two years absence.
 Formal demand for plebiscite Co determine whether the Mosul dis trict in upper Mesopotamia shall go to Turkey or the British mandate state of Irak was contained in @ memorandum presented to the coun. ell of the league of nations today by Tewfk Rushdi Boy, the Turkish for eign minister.
 The memorandum declares that i Great Britain refuses to agree to tho plebiscite it will be "indisputablt proof" that the Turkish claim is wei founded and that Mosul desires tt be restored to the sovereignty O Turkey, "her mother country"
 NJ. Briand, Austen Chamberlain and M. Nanderveld, the French British and Belgian foreign minis ters, with Signor Scialoia of 1tal, conferred for an hour and & hal this morning, examining the repor on the security pact question draw up by the allied and German jurist at their meeting last week in Lon don.
 The conferees joined in sayin they hoped to arrange an earl meeting with pr. Stresemann, tn German foreign minister, for discus sion of the question, and M. Brian said
 we found the jurists made great step forward in clearing up tn } situation. This was our first meet } ing to consider the results of thei } work. Other meetings for furthe ] study are planned"
 , After the meeting the minister - attended the session of the league (
 nations assembly.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-09
LARGE FOREST FIRE
 RACES IN TENNESSEE
Roots Burn Far Under Soil, Dried Out by Recent Drought

Johnson City. Tenn. Sept. g P,-- Controlled only in isolated sections to protect villages and important property the unprecedented forest fire on the western slope of the Unaka mountain is still racing northeastward and southwest, after having devastated an area approXi- mately 15 miles long by five miles wide, extending from the Nolichucky river northeastward. z.
 Scores of men under W. P. Stone- burner, government fire ranger. are engaged in fighting the flames. Their efforts are bent not only in checking the rush of flames on the Unaka, but in preventing a possible spread across the valley. Already the fire has swept across the state line Into North Carolina and battle is be- ing waged to prevent its spread through the coves toward Erwin l Unicorn and other villages.
 The race of the fire across the pic. turesque Hand of the sky is on the path of finder laid by a drought oi proportions hitherto unknown 1T Appalachian history and unexpected turns are baffling the most expert enced mountaineers.
 Even the topsoil is burning. AriC and spongy for lack of rain fol three months. the fire Is burning th' dirt as though it was pressed cot ton. Several inches and even a 100 or more below the surface, burning roots of grass, bushes and even tree are carrying the flames behind tn point of the hackflring.