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The Washington times., 1925-08-11
Tennis Court Me- Stolen

A tennis court net valued at SIT
and belonging to the Pol sh legation,
was stolen from a lot on the corner
of Fifteenth and Fuller streets
northwest. it was reported today
by Joe Ready, of 2640 Sixteenth
The Washington times., 1925-08-11
SENT TO ASYLUM FOR
ATTACK ON WIFE With AK

BALTIMORE---Md. Aug. lilo.
seph Labuda, who attacked his wife
with an axe. today was sent to an
asylum for insane for observation.
Mrs. Labuda is recovering from her
wounds.
The Washington times., 1925-08-11

didn't buy me fifty dresses, only
two. He didn't buy them on Fifth
avenue. He bought them in little
cheap shops
He didn't buy me Rolls Royce
ear. lie took me around In a Cai
he rented from his chauffeur"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24
HOW TO FAIL IN BUSINESS

We like to think of the United
States as a flourishing, prosperous
nation-and it is. 1t wouldn't seem
a very good place to look for re-
cipe of how to fail in business. Yet
the fact is, that seventy-six out of
every hundred firms in the country
could tell us simply by showing US
their records and their methods. For
only five per cent of American firms
make any net profit at the end of
the year-and only five per cent make
more the five thousand dollars yearly
profit Something seems to be wrong.
Every Hanson dealer wants to be
successful-he spends large part of
his time in wondering how to make
money.
A study of business in your own
locality, or any other throughout the
United States, quickly shows why
firms fail, and why others succeed.
Briefly stated, unsuccessful retailers
fail because they try to run a small
business differently from a large one;
because they think the principles that
make a big corporation successful
don't apply to little organization
Now, there is only one difference be-
tween the largest company on earth
and the smallest-and that is size
The same principles and the same
methods that apply to one hit the 9th
er just as forcibly. Every successful
retailer knows mighty well that he
would follow the same methods he is
using today if he had an organization
thousand times larger than his pre-
sent one. It's only the unsuccessful
man that thinks if he had place ten
times as big, he would "do things diff
ferentIy."
Its easy enough to say all this, but
when we carry out the principle there
are often some startling revelations
The biggest problem a retailer has is
selling. To increase sales it's neees-
sary to tell more people about his
business, to advertise. When we think
of the gigantic sums spent by big
companies for advertising, it seems
impossible that a small firm can do
anything like it.
Yet every successful retailer does
exactly the same amount of advertis-
ing-on his own scale. Where the gil
ant spends ten dollars perhaps the
smaller man spends two cents. But his
two cents are in exactly in proportion
10 his business that the ten dollars are
to his big brother.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

y
of public welfare Of Chicago, lis an
executive, purchasing agent, budget
expert, and producer rolled into one.
The successful home maker studies
food values She arranges her
budget so that the food she buys will
have all the necessary body building
qualities.
The woman who would keep down
her food bin will do better to spend
her money IN milk and green vegeta-
bies than on butter, though butter lis
one of the best sources of the es-
sentiai food element, vitamin A. There
are butter substitutes. but nothing
can take the place Of milk and vere-
tables.
Milk, food experts say, is the most
nearly perfect food. Science solved
the problem by inventing evaporated
milk, which is simply fresh cows
milk sterilized In cans and with sixty
per cent of the water removed Re
cause eyaporated milk is OF double
the richness of ordinary market milk
many housewives dilute 1t half and
half with water for cooking purposes
Keeping longer than ordinary milk.
there is no waste from sourine Then
too, it is cheaper
Savings also can be made on meat
Cheaper portions of beef skillfully
cooked are highly nutritious and often
better tasting than portions which
cost more. The shoulder. breast and
stew meat Of lamb are excellent Pork
shoulders feet tails, heart, spareribs
and hooks are In the same category
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

On Dec. 1, 1925, the appointed staff
of the High School Paper, met in the
High School Library to decide upon
name for the paper. The students
had submitted about thirty names,
most of which were in use by other
high school papers or ANIMALS. And
none were definitely decided upon.
On Dec. 7. 1925, the staff again as
sembled in the Library and from a
number of names submitted by the
staff, eleven of the best were selected
to be voted upon by the students the
following day. The results of the
election showed that Laurel Leaves,
suggested by Mr.. Harper, won a ma
jority on the first ballot. The next
highest was Belington Broadcaster,
which name received thirty~one votes.
The students of B. H. S. at last
agreed upon name both significant
and fitting of this beautiful stretch Of
country which we occupy. This name
is in many ways appropriate for our
paper. We live in the vicinity of
Laurel Mountain, where the big laurel
or Rhodondron, the State Flower,
grows in immense quantities. 1t was
along Laurel Mountain, overlooking
BelngCOn, Cnat General GdTHetI WIFI
his 1000 Confederate troops, was en-
trenched Immediately after the battle
of Phillip. While 1000 Union Troops
under General Morris, were stationed
around the city. Although several
skirmishes took place, resulting in
losses on both sides, the contemplated
battle of Laurel Hill was not fought,
due to the withdrawal of the Confed-
crates after the Battle of Rich Noun
tain.
Thus we derive the first part of the
name of our paper. In the fall, one
of the most beautiful sights, in cur
vicinity, is the magnificent supply of
Laurel Leaves. The Leaves of the
paper, in it's simplicity and informa-
tive way, may be compared to our
beautiful Laurel Leaves. Thus we
derive the all fitting name of
Laurel Leaves. IN. S.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24
Rain
Fit the brain to the lob.

Fit the brain to the job.
Men are the tools of the managers
trade executive ability means know
ing how to use them.
Devide the days work. errands to
boys-routine to clerks-for yourself
only vital, worthwhile things.
Time given to unnecessary details
Is time wasted-opportunities for big.
ger work lost.
Slought off the tasks cheaper gray
matter can handle. Spend your brain
force on real problems-the biggest
work in sight-building, extending
safeguarding.
Unload!
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

N IETTTIANS declare that the aver
~ age boy or girl of four years
should receive about forty calories a
pound Of body weight per day. The
average weight of child of four years
Ia forty pounds. Therefore the total
caloric requirement would be APP
proximately 1000 calories Calory is
merely the name for certain meas
ure Of heat derived from the burning
of food
Necessarily, the caloric requirement
of the child Is dependent on his
temperament, since child who plays
hard and long requires more nourish-
ment than one who leads a Quieter
life. Rate of growth also has bear
ing on caloric requirements. The
child who is growing rapidly should
be given more food to meet his caloric
needs than the boy or girl whose
growth is normal.
Mothers know the daily diet should
consist of the essential foodstuffs, pro
ten, carbohydrates, fats, minerals anu
water. The important thing for her Is
to learn the foods that contain these
essentials in balanced diet. Below
is a well-balanced menu for any child
six years old compiled by an authority
on home economics.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Not everyone has the good fortune
or the opportunity for literary ac-
complishments, and few are they
whose manuscripts escape the waste
baskets, but Miss Eva Margaret Will
son, at present teacher in the Bel
ington Public Schools, is being re-
cognized by some of the leading Mag
azines-The West Virginia Review re-
Gently published two of her short stor-
les, can Theye Buried Brother Abner"
and "Pert as Rodge" Then The Poets
Scroll, published in Talala, Oklahoma,
carried in its November issue the fol-
lowing poem, from her pen:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24
LAUREL LEAVES"

The first issue of a new school pan
er made its appearance yesterday
from the Belington High School
known as the Laurel leaves. pub
lished by the students. The students
and faculty are to be commended for
their progressiveness in starting the
paper and for the contents found on
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

services in the
home, and statis-
tics show there
re 20, 700, 900
women engag ed
in homework. ac-
cording to Mrs.
LeonOra Y. Meder,
prominent Chi
cago w 0 m a u
lawyer and econ
omist.
THE WIFE,"
said Mrs. Meder,
who was former
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

the eleaves". While the name would
signify that its an evergreen" paper,
yet the publication will appear every
six weeks during the school year.
Those who have not seen it, should
get a copy. The following i found
on the editorial page:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24
PICKED UP FROM AMONG
THE LAUREL LEAVES

Bonnie Wilson '22, one of our pop
ular graded school teachers, was
married to Darl Moore, Oct. "a, 1925.
The marriage was kept a profound
secret until recently. Their many
friends wish them long and prosper
GUS life.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Kenneth Shinn "a, of Baltimore is
spend ling a few days with his parents
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Shinn. He has
signed a contract with Schuberts
Musical Company which will be eff
fective the first of the year.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Another distinction that puzzles the
foreign learner of English is between
tar roof and pitch root.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

In imperial diplomacy the real trick
is to touch the savage's heart without
releasing his wallet.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

1t is hereby conceded that pair of
white pants in busy city is a pair
of pants.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Some men think they yearn for free
dom when they merely yearn to swat
the rich
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Never concede that man is con-
Vincing speaker until you near him
try it on traffic cop
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

It is easy to pick out important
people al the summer resort; they
look so unimportant.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24
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. It must. always fight for
progress and reform. 1t must
never tolerate corruptions. 1t must
be in sympathy with the poor and
unfortunate.
For Belington it must always
stand with the unselfish 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, 1925-12-24

Another htghbrow is trying to paint
the lily by advocating scientific love
making
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

The price Of coffee appears to be-
still on its home grounds.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

1t is not only more blessed to give
than TO receive, but in the field of
war loans 1t Is easier.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Women learn to swim sooner than
men because the men have to teach
themselves
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Everybody was his own lifeguard at
the old swimming hole.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24
Unload!

lingo is o man who giories loud
iy in his fellow citizens lighting
strength
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Speaking Of changing styles, some
women are wearing long hair
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

The leader of jazz band is never
told by his doctor that he needs more
exercise.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24
Housework Worth
5000 a Year, but

Nine hundred dollars a year is the
valne Of the average housewives
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Snappiest families are not always
happlest.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Another hopeful sign Is that no mar
is as tough as his old hat looks.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Charles Holt '25 who is working as
check weighman and timekeeper or
mine tipple at Mason, H., will be
visiting friends in this city during
Christmas Holidays.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Hush, little fiivver. don't you cry
you'll be an airplane by and by.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Mr.. Harper received letter from
State Supervisor of High Schools,
L. O. Taylor, stating that Belington
High was accredited as a first class
High School for the year 1925-1926.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

No charges will be made for News
and Notices of Churches, Sunday
Schools, Public schools and societies
Gard Of Thanks Free to Paid-up Sub
scribers only.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Advertising Rates On Application.
Copy for "Ads" must be In this OF
flee by Wednesday evening to secure
publication of same for that week
issue.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24
ONE DAYS MENU FOR SIX.
YEAR.oLD CHILD.
Breakfast,

stewed prunes ......120 caIories
u cupful cream of wheat So calories
Served with half cream &C
tbsp and half evaporated
milk .........-.......... 140 Galleries
/ slice buttered toast ......150 Galleries
/ cup cocoa made with
evaporated milk .....150 calories
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Thomas Alderson-"Do you smoke
tobacco in your pipe?"
Willard Bibey-"Did you ever hear
of anyone smoking anything but to-
bacco?"
Thomas -"Well | have an
uncle who smokes ham, college
Humor
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Ida Offhaus '25 is teaching in
Whitesville, Boone county. She likes
her work very much, but is looking
forward with great pleasure to the
Christmas Holidays when she will be
home.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24
Brown and Gold


Your hair is as golden
As butterfly wings;
Your voice is as sweet
AS the brown thrush that sings
At my window at downing,
Your eyes are as deep
As the skys far above me
At night when sleep.
You my dear are as lovely
This one thing l know
AS lone brown eyed daisy
Where all white ones grow.
The Golden Quill, another poetry
magazine edited by Carroll D. Cole
man and published in muscatine, Iowa
carried the following one in their Sep
TENDER issue
The raindrops patter on the roof
I'm glad this tale | knew
That rain is only dust that stars
Gather each day, and so
A fairy dusts each golden star
And makes it nice and clean,
Then shakes her mop and raindrons
fall
To make the grass grow green.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

We will not be responsible for the
views of our correspondents.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Entered as second-class matter,
June 10, 1912, at the post office at Be.
Rngton, w. Va, under the act OF
March 8, 1879.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Published Every Thursday By
THOMPSON PRINTING COMPANY
Belington, W. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Mrs. o. o. Baughman, Nee Dortha
Jones is, substituted last week as
teacher for Miss Church, who was i'll
of tonsilitis.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Elizabeth Row, one of the Junior
III students has had several of her
drawings in the Pittsburg Sunday
Post recently. She has also had some
of her stories accepted by the same
paper.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE IN
ADVANCE

Civ Months 80C
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Ray Gibson '25, who has been en-
ployed in Akron, Ohio, is spending
several weeks with his father DR.
Gibson.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

The out of town teachers who went
home to-day for their Christmas va
cations were: Mr.. Harper, Mr.. Wood
ford, Miss Jolliffe, Miss Swecker and
Mr.. Tucker
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

F. r. THOMPSON, Consulting Editor
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

L orange luu caIoTleS
Dinner
l small piece broiled steak
ON K 2h NJ .........75 calories
" cupful mashed potato 100 calories
"a cupful lima bean soup
made with evaporated
milk ...............7 rs calories
l glass milk, orange drink 100 calories
$40 calories
Total .................1. 840 calories
Children often become wearied of
drinking plain milk. Mixing their milk
with fruit juices is a welcome change.
Following is the recipe for a refresh
ing milk drink: Mix 70 cupful orange
juice. u cupful evaporated milk,
three teaspoonfuls of sugar, u tea
spoonful of lemon juice and a few
grains of salt Shake we'll in a fruit
Jar before serving.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24

Afternoon Luncheon at School.
orange ................1 100 calories
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1925-02-05
YOUTHS HELD ON CHARGE
OF DESTROYING PROPERTY
Quartette Brought From Swan
ton to Oakland and Given
Preliminary Hearing

Four youths Of Swanton or nearby
were brought to Oakland Monday by
State Policeman w. D. Casteel and
Baltimore and Ohio Officer Cassiday,
who stand charged with malicious de-
struction of Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road property,the alleged crimes hav-
ing been committed at various times
during the past few weeks.
The accused youths are Lawrence
Peters, Ralph Anderson, Russell Lee
and Frank Clark, and the charges
against them as made by the B. & o.
officer are that of shooting out switch
lights, tampering with switches of
the railway company and obstructing
the tracks.
The accused were given a prelimi-
nary hearing before Justice West, of
Oakland who held them for the action
of thee Garrett county grand jury.
All gave bond for their appearance
at the June term of Court.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1925-02-05
SUGAR BILL" WAGNER
CAUGHT MOONSHINING
Officers Ran On To Him While
He Was Engaged In Pour
ing Stuff Off

Monday afternoon while State Po-
lice w. D. Casteel and a Baltimore
and Ohio Railway officer were in the
vicinity of Swanton looking for four
youths who are charged with destruc-
ton of railway property, they had
occasion to visit the home of VIM.
C"Sugar Bill'O Wagner, located near
the village. The officers were sur
prised at what they beheld, but not
more so than their host, for he was
just in the act of drawing off" a
run" of moonshine liquor, which no
doubt he had worked hard to complete
and place upon the market.
"Sugar Bill" along with his still,
five gallons of shine and other para
phernalia, were all gathered up by
the officers and brought into Oakland
on the afternoon accommodation.
The prisoner is now in the Garrett
County Jail and will be held there
pending the arrival of United States
officials to take him to Cumberland
for a hearing before the Federal Com
missioner.
Sugar Bill" Wagner is a man well
advanced in years. He has led an
eventful life during the past decade.
About five years ago he married a
young woman of his community but
things did not turn out as he antic-
ipated and domestic troubles result
ed, the couple finally parting. He
continued to live in his home, how
ever, and, it is alleged, has been en-
gagged in illicit distilling for some
months past.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1925-02-05
OAKLAND CIVIC CLUB
Officers For New Year Elected
at Recent Meeting-Retir-
ing Presidents Report

The annual meeting of the mem
bers of the Oakland Civic Club was
held on Tuesday afternoon of last
week in the American Legion rooms
when the following officers for the en-
suing year were elected:
President, Mrs. Milton Sincell; LIST
vice-president, Mrs. Hopkins; End
vice-president, Mrs. Arthur Naylor;
secretary, Mrs. James Wilson, and
treasurer, Mrs. H. A. Loraditch.
Following the election Of the above
named officers, Mrs. James L. Pollock,
the retiring president, submitted her
report as follows:
"The Civic Club, during the past
year, has carried on the civic work
of the town through its committees.
''In March, a reception was given
in honor of the new residents of our
town and proved to be very enjoya-
Bile, there being about fifty ladies in
attendance.
''In April, a cleanup and beautify
Oakland campaign was launched by
the municipal committee with very
gratifying results. The sanitary COM
mittee reported that the condition of
the town is very good.
"In May, an educational meeting
was held, the Civic Club and Parent
Teachers Association cooperating.
Miss Simpson and Miss Stearns, of
the State Department of Education,
and Miss Stewart, of the county, gave
most interesting and instructive talks.
In November, we helped with the
golden rule" dinner, given in the
interest of the Near East Relief.
''The philanthropic committee re-
ported that sixty needy persons had
been helped during the year.
"Mrs. James Wilson, representing
the Club, attended the meeting of the
Allegany County Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs in May.
Mrs. H. A. Loraditch attended
the State Federation of Women's
Clubs meeting at Hagerstown as the
representative of our club.
Il wish to thank the club members,
the Town Council, the American Lee
gion and citizens of the town for their
cooperation in our work.
Respectfully submitted,
"HARRIETT B. POLLOCK"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1925-02-05
Last Call For Supper!

Don't forget the time and place
Wednesday, February 18th, Knights
of Pythias Hall, for the benefit of
Oakland Public Library. There will
be cards following the supper.
The valentine bazaar will be con-
Quoted both evenings, Tuesday and
Wednesday, February 10th and 18th.
Entertainment and a fine time for
everybody will be provided. Tuesday
evening the students of Oakland High
School will give something good.
There will be music and no extra
charge will be made for dancing in
the library room.
The services of two celebrated
palmists have been secured. They
will read your fortune from the lines
in your hands.
Valentine post office and numerous
other things; refreshments. Do not
forget the S. gold piece to the one
receiving the most valentines. Be
sure to come.
LIBRARY COMMITTEE.