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The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10
WHAT THE WILD WAVES ARE SAYING

Verde Copper News received a day or two ago
from the geological survey copy of "The Data
of Geochenstry," by F. w. Clarke and any reader
who wishes to gain some information about this
old world of ours can not do wiser thing than
send for a copy of this instructive and illumin-
ating volume which, Notwithstanding its rather
terrifying title, is more interesting than any
novel that ever was penned
What for instance, does one think of the state
ment that gold is present in the ocean in thou
sands of millions of tons % and the further state
nent that the silver content is approximately Is
times the gold? An even more amazing fact is
that there are approximately 10000 metric tons
Of 2240 pounds each of radium held in solution in
the waters of the seven seas.
We read few days ago that the Dupont peo-
pie had actually sent vessel to sea to mine" the
Atlantic for bron1ine of which there are less than
two parts in 10000 according to the best authen-
ticated assays. However, as there is but half a
grain of gold and less than eight grains of silver
to the ton of water it is not probable that the
boundless wealth of Father Neptune will ever be
taken from him.-Verde Copper News.
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10
THE NORTH SHOULD STAND TOGETHER

The Elks as well as the people generally should
appreciate the friendly spirit of the Winslow
folks who not only gave up their proposed fourth
of July celebration but turned out in big num-
bers at the 49ers doings here last week. Northern
Arizona has everything to gain by standing to-
gether and working together in the development
of wonderful country that has not been
scratched" as yet Promoting friendly feeling
on a give-and-take plan will work wonders in this
section of the country during the next few years.
We are scattered out over big territory and a
few grouchy mean words spoken by some ire
sponsible person, travel fast and wide, often un-
doing all the good work honest, fair-rninded men
and women are doing Tourists are pretty much
like other folks, Some carry along the good word
for neighboring town, others only remember
some raw remark that some irresponsible person
makes. Flagstaff should make big effort to
carry on the good work started by the Winslow
folks.
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10
UNPOPULARTTY MAKING GOVERNOR
GROUCHY

Governor Hunt is using his political machine to
protect his tottering administration. Last week
he refused to sign bill for $500 in favor of Null
ford Winsor, who acted as clerk to the code COM
mission, authorized by the last legislature. The
the office and dictated his own appointment. The
inpatience of the governor at the opposition to his
measures indicates disturbed mind and totter-
ing throne. The supreme court will chuck the old
governors ruling into the gutter where it ought
to be-Phoenix Five Points Star.
This unkind thrust from Brer Watson, who
has always been as pure as a democrat can be,
convinces one that the democratic party in the
state has started to millin' around now and it
is going to take lot of hard riding to keep it
from stampeding.
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10
4sERs CELEBRATION A SUCCESS

The Elks are certainly to be congratulated on
The success of their big four days '49er celebra-
ton It can truthfully be said that the parade Of
old timers and equipment was the best ever seen
in Flagstaff if not in the southwest. The 49ers
village was splendidy conducted Everybody en-
tered into the spirit of the thing which made it
most enjoyable, Saturday was the big day and
drew record crowd to Flagstaff from all over
the state A celebration that be carried through
so successfully on so large scale with such great
good spirit and without squabble to detract
from the pleasure of the occasion certainly is
most highly creditable to those who did the hard
work
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10
ACTION AND MERE WIND

1t is truly wonderful how many ways now
being advocated by democratic senators for re-
ducing income tax, also how strong they are for
the reduction. While these able gentlemen have
been talking about it President Coolidge has
quietly gone ahead actually reducing taxes and
expenses by the hundred million Doing things
and talking about doing things are two separate
and distinct things The United States treasury
showed surplus of over two hundred and fifty
million dollars on July 1st. This big surplus was
not created by talking about it but by conscien-
tiously and regardless of politics, stopping the
leaks and reducing the vast army of useless fed
eral employees These senators who are doing the
big talking are the last ones in the world to sac
rifice political constituent who is useful to them
personally, in the interest OF economy.
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10
DEMOCRATIC FINANCIAL WISDOM

The republican administration talks about hav-
ing surplus of $3.50, 900 900 in the treasury. How
can that be when our national debt amounts to
many billions Phoenix Gazette.
Of course this wonderful democratic financeer
does not know that this $3.50, 100000 was saved
for the purpose of being able o.meet the debt as
it comes due. Evidently The Gazette believes in
spending the surplus and saving the debt
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10
MODERN WAY

Count Galen, once chaplain to the
emperor of Austria, said on disem-
barking from the Majestic in New
York:
"The young are alike the world
over. An old lady was visiting her
married daughter in Vienna.
81 hope, my dear, she said, that
you cling to the good old-fashioned
custom Of kissing your children good
night?'
"Yes, mother the married daugh-
ter answered. I always kiss them
goodnight when I'm able to wait up
for them.'"
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10
The American Legion endowment fund for. or

The American Legion endowment fund for or
phans of ex-service men went over in Flagstaff
in advance of the date set for the drive to start
June g. 1t was one of the most popular drives"
that has been made as each one feels it not only
duty but privilege to help care for the orphans
of the men who paid their all for their country.
Those who have not been called upon personally
may leave contributions with the Arizona Central
bank for DR.. E. S. Miller, county chairman Of the
fund committee and it will be accounted for
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10

Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania is back at
his old stand again criticsing' Secretary Mellon,
claiming he has refused to enforce the prohibition
act. 1t is said that Pennsylvania is one of the
emily is endeavoring to cover up his own short
comngs by taking siam at Mellon, whom he
bitterly dislikes.
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10
THE SILLY SEASONS

This is the season of dust storms, heat waves,
and silly letters by nervous politicians who are
now at the half way station between jobs. What
shall the harvest be is the important question:
Phoenix Messenger.
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10

One of the most difficult tasks Of the average
newspaper today is to avoid being a mouthpiece
for the propaganda free -press-agents that have
grown up like mushrooms in the past few years
A very small amount of Information is wrapped
around with a great volume of free advertising, in
which the reader is advised to turn his money
the particular outfit but are very sure to name
the article that will bring the money to the outfit
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10
HABIT

/ fell for a shop girl
And she was a queen,
AS lovely a maiden
As my eyes have seen.
But now that we're married,
think was rash;
Whenever she sees me
She always yells "Cash!"
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10

So many hot air artists have descended on
Dayton, Tenn, that we will be lucky if high ora
torical pressure does not produce another de-
vastating cyclone before the Scopes trial is set
tied.
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10
UNITARIAN

my boy, you were out after ten last
night;
A thing you shou.1 not have done."
ooh, no, you're mistaken quite, old
man,
was only after one."
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10

A burglar over in Los Angeles recently had his
tonsils shot out while at work on his little get
rich-quick" plan. Yes, sir, Los Angeles is getting
so rapid that man can have his appendix, wife
and money all removed at one operation.
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10
PERCY. you BRUTE!

at was the old, old story" sighed
the pretty wife on the witfiess stand
in the divorce court, "a horse and
iackass can never agree"
Don't you call me horses" roared
the husband, as he shook off his at
torney's restraining hand.
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10

Air mail from New York to Chicago was es-
tablished by the postoffice department last week.
We don't really see the need of it as we get our
bills quick enough now.
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10

news story from Sofia says that there are
more automobiles in any small American city than
there are in all of Bulgaria. But that doesn't
keep EN- from being reckless over there.
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10

Now is the season of the year when the am
bilious young graduate can tell us how to improve
on the American constitution.
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10

A New York man, aged 102 disappeared after
having tried hard to get job with the highway
department. Maybe the l. w. WIS kidnapped him
to use as a horrible example.
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10


that well-known political strategist, I
Antwerp Andy, until they shave"
Shall ] put roll in your stocking,
madam?
No, Yvette, I'll carry my pocket
book.
Dearest, / am not worthy of you.
That's what mother says, Jack,
dear. How lovely to see you two
agreeing
Mr.. Cohen: 1key, stop putting your
fingers to your nose.
Ikey: Aw, fader, can't | have some
fun on my own hook?
"Dick's little dumb"
"How so?"
II told him it was wet party and
he brought an umbrella"
I've sent back your letters, your
gifts, your ring. Is there anything
else | can do?
You might return my love.
And you say you guarantee these
canaries?
Guarantee them Why, madam,
raised them from canary seed.
Co: Don't you think Connie looks
spirituelle in that gown?
Edna: Well, I'll admit there is not
much of the material about her.
Teacher-Jo, use sentence re-
curing comma.
Jo-I hit Jack on the head with a
club and he fell into a state off,
When you get to Venice by all
means see the Rialto.
Oh, don't usually care for movies,
| get to see plenty of them at home.
Co: What did Longfellow mean
when he wrote, "Tell me not in mourn
full numbers?
Ed: He must have been riding in a
taxi.
"You said you were a member of
the A. E. F."
"Yes"
"Ah-would you mind telling what
chapter ?"
Laura doesn't take any chances,
does she ?"
"Not many-she wouldn't accom-
pany me on the piano without a
chaperone!"
Defeated Jockey Well, anyhow, l
wasn't last. There were two horses
behind me.
Disguised Supporter: Huh! Them
was the first two in the racel
Customer: That pound of evapor
ated peaches YOU sold me didn't weigh
over 13 ounces,
Grocer: Well, ma'am, | didn't guar
antee 'em not to go on evaporating:
She welded a shingle prodigious;
A trunk strap she also could stir,
My mother hit strong,
Whene'er l went wrong,
And I learned about women from
her.
"The idea of letting your wife go
about telling the neighbors that she
made a man out of you! You don't
hear my wife saying that"
"No; but l heard her telling my
| wife that she had done her best"
"Girls have the right to dress as they
please"
Al maiden announced with vigor,
F"But some of them lack the nerve"
| said,
"And some of them lack the fig
ure"
| Reggie: What yo' in for, Percie?
Percie: Life.
All don't mean how soon, but how
come?
Arson. Done knocked a colored boy
so cold he fell on a cake of ice and
burned hissef to death.
| She: I'm willing, Oswald, but did
you ask father?
He: Oh, it's all right with him,
dear; | asked him only yesterday.
And he said yes?
He said, young man, I'd like to
see you marry my daughter"
! TTrCT HINT
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10

Hoosers have contributed money to save james
Whitcomb Rileys old fashioned swimmin hole,
but hope they don't convert it into one of those
modern tiled swimming pools.
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10

Temperance women in Great Britain declare
that Plato was one of the first agitators against
strong drink. All Of us who have read any of his
works will admit that he was very dry.
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10

Abd-el-Krim told an American newspaper man
the other day that he, too, is fighting on the de-
fensive. Which shows that he learned few
things from the World war anyhow
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10

The great celebration has come and gone with
out one accident or fire to mar the holiday in
Flagstaff.
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10
lust A HINT

otis great to behold" sighed
Mark Anthony as he viewed the pyra-
mids. Whereat Cleo snuggled closer
and whispered In his ear, 'Tis great
/ to be held"
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10
THE HUMAN SIDE
OF LIFE

i s*********+* ****
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10

She: I'm willing, Oswald, but did
you ask father?
He: Oh, it's all right with him,
dear; asked him only yesterday.
And he said yes?
He said, Young man, I'd like to
see you marry my daughter"
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10

"We can't recognize Russia" said
Antwerp Andy, until they shave"
The Coconino sun., 1925-07-10

Reggie: What yo' in for, Percie?
Percie: Life.
All, don't mean how soon, but how
come?
Arson. Done knocked a colored boy
so cold he fell on a cake Of ice and
burned hisself to death.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
GENEROUS WESLEY

When John Wesley, a young man
in his early twenties was a student at
Oxford, he received thirty pounds
(about one hundred and fifty dollars)
year. He needed twenty-eight
pounds for living expenses. He gave
two pounds for helping the sick and
needy. After he left Oxford, his in
come jumped to one hundred and
twenty pounds year Instead of al
lowing his expenses to eat up this
increase, Wesley kept them at twenty
eight pounds, while he gave away
ninety-two pounds. He lived on one
hundred and forty dollars; he gave
away four hundred and sixty dollars!
All of Wesley's life was spent in
giving. He gave largely of the little
money that he had, keeping his ac-
counts rigidly. He gave of his time,
rising at four in the morning and
working far into the night He gave
of his talents, writing, preaching, or
SdlhAiiiS ,put never HeSlectlHg his
prayers, his books, and his visits TO
the sick and the poor.
The tither has just begun as a
Christian giver. Jesus, you remem-
Der, sent out his disciples without
money, without an extra cloak, with
out anything but the bare necessities
of life and the gospel that all OF life
money, time, energy, talent-be-
longs to God -Epworth Herald.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
THE CITY'S FINANCIAL
STATEMENT

To those who have been wondering
about the City's Financial State
ment not being published will say
that the delay has been caused by
the change in recorders as reported
by city official, and since that time
the finances have been checked over
by a state accountant whose findings
have neither been made public, both
of which are Forthcoming. However,
The Progressive still holds to the
idea that one of the important Offices,
if not the most, is that of the Record
er land a man should be selected and
elected who can handle the work
promptly and efficiently. There is no
criticism offered on the present en-
cumbant whose appointment was made
last September. So far Belington
has been very fortunate, with few
exceptions, in the selection of re-
corder and other officials.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

That Belington High School is go
ing to have a school paper?
That the price per copy is ONLY
eight cents?
That every member is going to
take a copy everytime it comes out ?
That the first number will come
out about December %?
That Mr.. Harper, Miss Chruch, and
Miss Curry are the faculty advisors ?
That Mozart public program will
be given December %?
That the Dramatic club is planning
to give a play sometime in Febru-
airy?
That Christmas is coming?
That Hugh Price has a cold that he
received at a scramble?
That we want every member of B.
H. S. to cooperate with the new
paper?
That every class officer sees that
his class is 1000 in taking the paper :?
That Mabel Shomo is Editor-In-
Chief of the B. H. S. paper?
That Ephriam Lazarus is Business
Manager of the High School Paper.
That the school paper will put B.
H. S. on the map?
That Every class will be represent
ed on the Staff?
That the Second Six weeks exams
are over?
That three months of school are
gone?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
BELrNGToN HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Belington High School took another
forward step, last Monday when the
students unanimously decided to pub
Hsh high school paper every six
weeks. This brilliant idea was con-
ceived in the alert brain of Ephriam
Lazarus a couple of weeks ago, who
presented the proposition 50 forceah-
ly to Mr.. Harper, that he immediate
" took it up with the Faculty. They
unanimously accepted the proposition,
and devised ways and means to make
the school paper a reality. 1t selected
the following staff:
Editor-in-chief- Mable Shomo
Senior High Editor-Oral Rinehart
Junior High Editor-Jesse Erwin.
Business Manage Ephriam Laz-
arus.
Assist. Business Manager-Paul Phil
lip
Organization Editor-Viola Ernest
Senior High Personals Mary McCol-
lam.
Junior High Personals Gladys
Wilson.
Alumni Editor Evelyn Gall.
Feature Editor-W Wilma George
Joke Editor Abilene Crisis
Faculty Advisor Charles P Har-
per.
Assist. Faculty Adyisor-Dorothy
v Church
Assist Faculty Adyisor-K atha-
leen Curry
Besides those listed above, the
Staff will also consist of the reporters
elected BY the various classes and
organizations. With such Staff
representing every phase of the Be
lington High School, it is hoped that
the high school paper will become so
well established by the end of the
school year that it will be a perman-
ent fixture in Belington High School.
The first issue of the paper will be
out December %, 1925, and the price
will be eight cents per copy. 1t is
hoped that the patrons of the school,
as well as the students, will give
their loyal support to the paper by
subscribing for it, and helping in any
way possible. The business firms of
the town have already responded gen
erously BY taking up practically all
of our advertising space, for the frsf
issue. We take this means to thank
them for their quick and hearty res
ponse. The Business Manager. Ep-
hiram Lazarus, and his Assistant.
Paul Phillips, will be taking subscrip-
tons for the first issue within the
next week. See them and get vo1r
name on the honor roll while there is
yet room.
The name for the paper will be
chosen next week by the students,
and it is hoped that name appro-
PIRATE for Belington, will be chosen.
ANY suggestions win be appreciated
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
SUGAR CREEK

Butchering seems to be the order
Of the day in this community.
The revival meeting at Lambert
Chapel closed last Thursday night.
Mr.. and Mrs A. F. Bennett spent
Thanksgiving with the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Booth.
Mrs, I. w Goodwin was visiting at
Elkins over Sunday
Rev Floyd and the presiding elder
Rev. Cunningham took dinner with
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H Bennett Saturday
Mrs. Guy Stalnaker returned from
the Grafton hospital Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Wilson were
Philippi visitors last Friday.
Thomas Ramsey was in town ore
day this week.
The Farm Womens Club meet at
the Shockey School house last Fri
day afternoon. Plan was made for
the next meeting and the plans for
the Christmas program was discuss
ed. Four new members were voted in
Mrs. jerry Booth, Mrs. Atlis Fitz-
water, Miss Neva Moran, and Miss
Hazel Ramsey
Miss Nigo Wilson and Mr.. Tom
Wilson of Philippi spent Thanksgiv-
ing with their parents Mr. and Mrs
J. G. Wilson.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
TOO MUCH SPORT, LIKE TOO
MUCH SALT

Now that the Base Ball and Foot
Ball seasons are over, might 1t not
be well for the Schools, Colleges and
Universities to get down to hard work
and real business, or act like they
mean business. Enormous sums OF
money are being spent on Education
and the sources from which these
sums arise want their money used
to the best advantage. A little sport,
like a little salt, is good to season the
mind, but too much sport, like too
much salt deadens the mind. So pro
fessors, athletic directors and stu
dents watch your step, and weigh
your salt"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
The u Sc OF Purple.

Purple, Il mixture OF scarlet anG
blue, was discovered at Tyre. 1t was
used by high officials and was in $50,
by degree of Justinan, confined to the
use of the Emperor, hence the express
sion, Born to the purple"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
Stock Gxchanue LlnGo.

AT the outset Il firm tone was in
evidence" Perhaps you think the
writer was reviewing violin recital.
He was not. He was reviewing the
days activities on the New York
stock exchange.-Kansas City Star.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
Timely Definition.

IAN optmist." observes an ex-
change, is one who believes the dec
orators when they tell him they'll
paint and repaper his house in two
weeks
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
aces in Profile.

According to history the first pro
file taken was that'of Antigonus, who
was thus portrayed because he had
only one eye. Most of the Roman
emperors were also thus pictured
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
This Never Happened.

"Pll give YOU all the money you
need but don't ever come to me for
advice, for that is one thing l never
will give you" said the rich uncle to
his hard-up ephew.-Cincinnati En-
quirer
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
Worlds Wool Production,

If the worlds total annual w.4f
production was divided equally ar4as
all the inhabitants on earth. each one
of us would get one and fom-ffhs
pounds
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

Mrs. R. K Zacher of Morgantown
spent a few days of last week the
guest of her sister, Mrs. William
Bumgardner at her home on the
West Side.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
OUR BoUNDEN DUTY

This newspaper must first Of all
be clean, and without malice in its
opinions and expressions and it
must, at all times, devote itself
unfinchingly and fearlessly to the
the public service in the interests
of the masses Of the people
1t must always combat evil and
injustice. 1t must always fight for
progress and reform. 1t must
never tolerate corTuptions. 1t must
be in sympathy with the poor and
unfortunate.
For Belington it must always
stand with the unselfsh devotion.
for the achievement of the finest
ideals, of every high purpose, Of
every enterprise, of every step IN
the march of progress.
1t must stand for good govern
ment, freedom. equality, the public
welfare. civic and true patriotism
and undying love Of country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

Virginia Woodford spent the week
end in Elkins, the guest of Alice
Summers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

pose-to give rural America cross
section OF every line Of thought in the
nation. is programs are AGRICULTURAL.
woven from the experiences OF the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

Published Every Thursday BY
THOMPSON PRINTING COMPANY
Belington, W. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

dirt farmer, colored with the words
OF great farm leaders and made to fit
the interest Of every member of the
farm family,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

F. E. THOMPSON. Consulting Editor
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

Walter Gaen attractive
ali at finance the expeditions
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