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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-03-06
Stricter Marriage Law
Asked in California

SACRAMENTO plan to hamper
the activities of Dan Cupid among
"thoughtless young people" by pass
age Of strict laws on the issuance Of
marriage license was advocated in an
address before the YIN. G. A. by the
Rev. Harley Gill, Congregational
clergyman of this city. The Rev. Mr..
Gill suggested statute requiring is
suance Of every license ten days be-
fore the wedding. As complement
airy law the pastor urged that all IL
censes be published in the press on
the day Of issuance, thus giving OBJ
jecting parents ample time to shield
their offspring from the love gods
arrows.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-03-06

"say 1t with printers ink"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-03-06

There are now 25,S75,000 dairy
cattle in the United States. OF
these, says a recent report, only
about one-half are cared for in a
manner to enable them to return a
fair profit to their owners.
Many milk cow has been ac-
cused Of being a "boarder" when
the owner had only himself to
blame. Unlike human beings, dairy
cows never shirk Intentionally, and
frequent tests reveal that seemingly
unimportant details in the care of
milk cows have startling effects on
milk production.
If you are considering drying up
any of your milk herd because you
believe them to be unproductive, fill
In the QUESTIONABLE below for your
own satisfaction. If you can write
YES as an answer to all Of the
questions, 1t is safe to assume that,
II your cows are not diseased, they
are getting square deal and there
lore ought to repay you generously.
Are you feeding them a properly
balanced ration?
II not, or IL you are not quite
sure of what makes UP properly
balanced ration for milk cows, get
IN touch with your county agent. It
VIII pay you to do this.
Are the stables kept clean-espe-
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-03-06
Coolidge Refuses to
Start Memorial Quiz

WASHINGTON. - President Coo.
lidge does not believe 1t would be a
proper function for the chief execu-
tive to appoint commission to inves-
tigate the conditions OF work being
done on the Lee Confederate memoir
ial at Stone Mountain, Georgia. Re.
quests that he appoint such COM
mission are said to have been re-
jected.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-03-06
Funeral Services Broadcasted

Microphones were placed In the Ca
thedral in Cincinnati for the first time
during the funeral services Of Arch
bishop Henry Moeller. Broadcasting
was done through the Crosley WLW
radio station which also broadcast the
midnight mass on Christmas Eve
from Sacred Heart Church.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-03-06

there seems to be an inverse relation
between cancer and birth rate. This
hypothesis seems to be borne out by
the fact that in the United States
women Of Italian birth, according to
DR.. Eichel, have more children and
less cancer than women from the
British Isles.
SCRANTON, Pa.-The entire fam
lily of Louis Desino, including himself,
his wife and four small children, was
wiped out recently by Illuminating gas
that flooded their home at West
Scranton, a suburb, after pape had
been broken by mine cave-in, it is
believed. Another entire family was
overcome at the same time but police
arrived in time with pulmotors to
save them.
notwithstanding former kai-
ser has won complete victory in
his fight against the State of Prussia
over the estates Of the crown which
We're seized by the republic following
the revolution of 1918. The court Of
appeals at Koettbus decided recently
in favor of the kaiser in a test involv
ing two large feudal estates, declar.
ing them to be the private property of
the Hohenzollern family. This puts
the former kaiser and his family in
very strong position in the settlement
negotiations.
GENEVA. - Their action in with
drawing from the League of Nations
opium conference criticised by dele
gates of England, Holland and India,
Representative Stephen g. Porter and
his colleagues on the American dele
en- route home. Lord Cecil told the
conference the American withdrawal
was not justified. China had followed
the lead Of the United States and
withdrew from the conference. Later
the plenipotentiaries of Britain, jap
an, India, Holland, Portugal and Siam
signed an agreement for the gradual
!; suppression of opium smoking in the
Far East. The same nations also
signed a protocol suggested by the
British delegation. This concluded
the first opium conference which op-
ened here November 2.
WILMINGTON, Del-Majo General
James Harrison, 81, U. S. A., retired,
Last of the Civil War corps command
ers and the last member of General
Grants staff, died at his home here
while shaving.
PEKIN.-The Chinese government
paid recently to foreign, governments
three hundred thousand dollars Chi.
nese currency, indemnity for acts Of
banditry on May 26, 1928, and 300
persons, including "a foreigners, the
most prominent Of whom was Lucy G.
Aldrich, sister-in-law Of John d.
Rockefeller, Jr., were taken to tenn
pie on Fortress Paotzuku and held for
ransom.
WASHINGTON. - President Coo.
lidge was given recently by Senator
Mckinley Of Illinois a gavel made
from timbers from the old home of
Abraham Lincoln, in Springfield. 1t
was presented on behalf Of Celinda R.
Mccullough Of Urbana.
LONDON.-The 23,0O0-ton liner 40
ramgi, the worlds largest motor ship,
is the first ship to be fitted with ap.
paratus whereby radio broadcastine
can be heard all over the ship. The
installation, q ships orchestra repeat
er, can be used for music, lectures,
concerts or any other purpose for
which simultaneous hearing on all
parts of the vessel is desired.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-03-06

Out-of-town people like Jack Whites
Tray Tavern Cafeteria because It's so
homelike and the food is like they
get at home. Try 1t next time you are
In Spokane. ADV.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-03-06
NORTHERN DOG RACE HERO

Here is Leonard seppala, who with his
Siberian dog leader played an important
part in the recent dash across Alaska to
Nome with the Iife-saving diphtheria
anti toxin which saved many lives in
the stricken Northern city. The map
shows the last 65o-mile lap from Nenana
to Nome.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-03-06

deal, have your word that you WIZ
not mention 1t to living soul?"
Absolutely" roared Pink. do you
actually mean that you're going to
consider IT,"
II might, if it Is really feasible"
"And where do come in?" with
sudden suspicion.
"I'd see that you were taken care
off, of course"
Hail" explosively, "looks like I'd
have chance to show the Missis I'm
man, after all! Here comes Hughie
to supper. Poor old bone digger. I
sure believe he'd go up and knife the
Public Utilities Commission If he
thought they'd give that charter"
eff big concern got back OF the
Hugh would have to get into real poll
tics before he could block it," said
Miriam carelessly.
"The only way he could stop II
would be to make himself governor
Of the stated" chuckled Pink. Hell ,
Hughie! Sold any books since left?
| mo, but I've loaned the dictionary, "
returned Hugh with laughing glanca
| at Miriam as he followed her into the
dining room.
Miriam rode old Lemon Skin bach
to the ranch the next morning and 8
day later Jessie appeared in The
Lariat Hugh was alone. She strobe
to the rear window and stood stronyl,
silhouetted against the light
"Hughie," she said abruptly
\ whats going on between you ant
Miriam Pager"
Have you asked Miriam?" Hugl
thrust his cigarette away and Leaned
q against the counter
Yes, and she sent me to you"
How did you come to ask her sIcl
a question:" asked Hugh, white to til
lips.
Don't stall with me, Hughie!" ex
i claimed his wife.
I've a right to ask you that" in
sisted Hugh.
II knew when came into TIL
:, Lariat the day she arrived in For
:, Sioux that I'd interrupted scene. !
was thick in the air. And you hav
: a very honest face, besides. She ha
all the earmarks of person YER
), much in love. And so have you. IT.
all intangible but unmistakable. Yes
terday she deliberately started in t
tell me what sort of man sh
thought you to be- And l asked he
point blank If she was in love wit
you. She refused to reply. Told IN
to come to you. Here am"
Hugh stood very straight an
looked at Jessie squarely. "Je Isle
you haven't cared for me for at le4s
five years. want you to give me "
freedom"
That's masculine, putting 1t owe
on me! Does that mean that you IF
in love with Miriam Pager"
yes, Jessie, it does"
Jessie, her fine color blanched Ill
not speak for a long time. She leaae
heavily against the easement, he
lower lip caught between her teeth.
You are asking too much, Hughte.
Its not as il you cared. You "
held me in contempt for years. WI,
mince matters? You'll be relieved t
be rid of me, Jessie. Be honest! Civ
us both our freedom"
"1ll not give it to you, Hugh
Never"
"Then / shall take it."
Don't be silly! She's not Iii
enough for you, Hughie. She's clever
but not big"
"Shes much too big for me-"
Jessie gave sardonic laugh; tnel
she said with sudden tragic convie
-tion in her deep voice: Nobody /
big enough for you but me, and 1v
wasted my chance. But Miriam Pag
shall not have you while I live"
How are you going to prevent It.?
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-03-06
Litz Admit It

what kind of wire is always in
the aerial Of wrecked ship?"
Dunno, Om.'
Its stranded, my boy, stranded. -
Radio News.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-28

Creomuision is new medical dis
covery with twofold action; it
soothes and heals the inflamed
membranes and kills the germ.
OF all known drugs. Creosote is
recognized by the medical frater-
nifty as the greatest healing agency
Tor the treatment of chronic coughs
and colds and other forms of throat
and lung troubles. Creomulsion con-
tains, in addition to creosote, other,
healing elements which soothe and.
heal the inflamed membrane and
stop the irritation and inflamma-
fion, while the creosote goes on to
the stomach, is absorbed into the
blood, attacks the seat of the trou-
BILE and destroys the germs that
lead to consumption.
Creomulsion is guaranteed salts
factory In the treatment of chronic
coughs and colds. bronchial asthma.
catarrhal bronchitis and other forms
Of throat and lung diseases, and
- excellent for building up the sys.
tenn after colds or the flu. Money
refunded If any cough Or cold, no
matter of how long standing is not
relieved after taking according to
directions. Ask your druggist. Creo-
nluIsion Co., Atlanta. Georgia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-28
/ r aid SO


/ am extravagant, as we AL are
on the stage or in the movies. Our
career depends on looks. So It mat
tiers not how much we pay FOR real
beautifiers.
I have always had everything
made to my order, and by the great
est experts could find paid SO
for lip sticks. SIS for powder, to igst
the best they knew.
Then hogan to supply my beau
ty helps to women. They wanted
my powders, too. So arranged
with the makers to supply them IN
enormous lots at very modest
pricess
Now all druggists and toilet cOun.
tiers supply the very powders that
use. They are matchlesS crears
tons, as fine as vapor, as harmless.
as dew. The richest woman can
find nothing better, whatever price
she pays.
/ have these powders made in two
types. One Is heavy, cold cream
powder, in square box-the type
prefer. 1t clings and stays. That
costs 81 per box. 1t is called my
Youth Cream Powder.
But I have the same powder made
light and fluffy, in round box, for
those who prefer that type. That
sells for Soc per box.
Let me send you samples 81
both. Compare them with other
powders. Decide which you prefer.
I promise you new conception
Of face powder. Clip coupon now
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-28
NlEI. u zz1l7I1E 3 =
Stomach BIoaied With Gas
Was His Worry

Mr. b. zelinka, Of Is East 18th
Street., N. =, writes 4 want you
to know that no day passed t0f
months and months that did not
find my stomach bloated with gAs
and shooting pains dartfng through
my stomach. I felt hungry At
times, but ais soon Is started
eating, food nauseated me and I
became bilious. Ny tongue was
coated, had had taste and breath
but my liver ii must have been.
for the very first day after taking
your wonderful Carriers Little Liver
pills, felt like new person. The
small dose makes them easy III
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-28
BEWARE THE
COUCH Or COLD
THAT HANGS on

Chronic Coughs and Persist
ent Colds Lead to Serious
Lung Trouble. You Can
Stop Them Now With Greco
mulsiOn, an EmuIsified
CreOs0te That Is Pleasant
TO Take.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-28
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
PHILLIPS-HUNT

Mr.. Warren Phillips and Miss
Venola Hunt were quietly married
Wednesday night, November 25th, at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. A. Hunt, Rev. o. H. Dor
sey, officiating.
They Immediately came to their
home on Pike Street where they will
reside The bride is a sister of Mr..
Phillips first wife, whose un-timely
death occurred some months. ago. She
is an Industrious young woman Of
sterling character and capable of do
ing her part as good wife.
The groom is one of Belington's
young men, energetic, teacher by
profession, now principal of the Junior
Schools, whose prospects for success
are very bright. Their many friends
here and elsewhere wish them the
best of married life.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
BILLS CREEK

We folks have been enjoying the
pleasant days of the past.
Glad to see a Marysville letter in
our home paper ever so often. Keep
it up.
L. C. Sturm has been indisposed
for some time is slightly improving.
Coleman England who is employed
by the S. R. C. is working near Hope
we'll
Turkey Day" was somewhat cele-
brated around in this vicinity.
VIM Poe and wife were visiting G.
w. Gamers Sun.
D. B. Polling and family were
visiting at G. W. Gamers Sunday,
Arthur Bosely and Andrew Mclean
are going to work at Meriden mines.
Miss Pearl Combs was calling on
Cora Bosely over Sunday.
Denzil Gamer was at Elkins Sun
day on visit.
The Pie social at Corley was we'll
attended Saturday night; somewhere
near thirty-fve dollars was received
for the benefit of the school
We also wish Miss Combs of the
Mt. View school success in the social
that will be at her school Saturday
night 18th.
Ingle Ridgeway was at Philippi
Saturday eve.
Kenneth Valentine has been SEX
for some time, is slightly improving
at present.
We hope that our short letter VII
not interfere with the Mary ale
writer and hope to see your letter as
well as ours in the next issue of our
paper.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
CLUB
OFFERS TO CLOSE
A Few Days Left In, Which to Get
In On The Big Un-Heard-O of Offers
Made BY The Progressive.

They are pounding down on the
home run! Today witnessed a large
numberof new subscriptions and sew
eral renewals from the special offers
which end Saturday at midnight. All
mail must show the post mark, De-
cember 9TH and earlier to be accept
ed
A good plan is to make Christmas
present to some of your friends on
these selective offers. Not one, but
several. One offer to one party, but
you can pay for several offers to as
many parties.
Combinations like these will be hard
to find and everybody will do well to
make a selection
Offer number one, to date, is TAX
ing the lead Those who are back a
few weeks are paying up to date, then
getting in on the 25 months for $500
1t is surprising, to find larger num-
Der of town folks getting in on the
several magazine offer number two,
than formerly.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
HUNTERSFORK

1t has been some time since we have
been heard from but nevertheless we
are here.
Our Sunday School which has been
closed for some time will open Sun
day December 6.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Shahan were
visiting the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. /. S. Price Sunday.
B. D. Hill is frequent visitor at
Belington now each day as he is haul
ing props.
l. S. Price and his son-in-law Otis
Shahan of Norton, w. Va, was at
Century No. 2 Sunday, attending the
funeral of Hugh McMurdo.
Mrs. George McMurdo of Century
No. 2 was visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. l. S. Price. When she re-
ceived a telegram that her brother
in-law Hugh McMurdo was drown.
She Immediately returned home. She
was before her marriage, Miss Clara
Price
Mrs. A. Hill spent the week end
at Belington
The II year old son of Mr. and Mrs
T. n. Fauley who had bad case Of
arsiplis was taken from Mr.. and
Mrs. A. H. HIPS home Wednesday to
his home in Belington.
t,4bo,. Moorn 4a,,..
day
l. S. Price was in town Saturday
Lee Moore was calling on Miss
Geneva Price Sunday. His callings
are frequent but he says they mean
more than they look, so do not be
excited if you hear jingling over this
way.
Altho Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Phillips
are getting old they seem to be as
frisky as a squirrel as they have
moved in three different houses since
March; they have now bought the
house and farm of VIM. B. Delauder
and moved there Monday.
Dallas Moore and Lee Moore Of
Brownton was home Sunday.
Truman Coontz who has been work
ing at Brownton, W. Va, has return
ed home for short visit.
Macil Bennett was visiting her
brother Floyd Bennett of Meadow
vile, W. Va, Friday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
GETTING READY FOR CON
VENING OF CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, Dec 3 Vice-Pre-
sident Dawes arrived here today from
Chicago prepared to carry forward
his fight for an amendment of the
senate rules to prevent filibusters.
Dawes declined to make any state
ment regarding his plans and busted
himself during the day renewing
acquaintance at the capitol and at
the treasury Tonight he and Mrs.
Dawes were guests at the cabinet
dinner given by the President and
Mrs. Coolidge at the white house.
Among the really callers at the
presidents office was Senator
Underwood, democrat, Alabama, who
has introduced a resolution which will
enable a majority of the senate to
put an end to senate debate at any
time. Senator Cummings, of Iowa,
former president pro-tempore of the
senate, also talked with Dawes as did
Senator Moses, of New Hampshire,
president pro-tempore and a number
of other senators.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
AMERICAN LEGION POST
ELECTS OFFICERS

The American Legion Post, known
as Barbour County Post No. "A, met
in the Legion Hall, Philippi, West
Virginia, Friday evening, November
9th and following the usual routine
of business elected officers for 1926.
Those elected are as follows:
Communicates S. White
Vice Mason R. Ma
lone
Adjutant- Talbot Cross
Finance Officer-D. B. Cross.
Chaplain-Roy Polling.
Historian-Aude S. Mouser
Sgt-at-Arms Clifford Holsberry.
Executive Committee Hobart
Coffman, Chairman, Earle F. Mathew.
Ralph o. Coyner, Lynn Malone, Dow
den Finley.
The new officers will be informally
installed on the last meeting night
in the year which will be December
31st, and assume actual duty January
LIST. officers of the Legion, Depart
ment of West Virginia, will be here
to assist in the installation.
The officers elected are represen-
tative group of the active members
of the Post, and the coming year
promises to be one of much accom-.
plishment.
This Post has taken the leadership
in quite few civic movements in
the County, not the least of which
was the erection of the Memorial on
the Court House Square to the
County's World War dead,
This Post has the distinction Of
having one of its members, Mr.. Rein
f. Chrislip, as Commander of Dis
trict No. 9. comprising the Counties
of Barbour, Taylor, Randolph ard
Tucker.
It is to the interest of every ex-ser-
vice man, both in a personal way and
in the PRONUNCIATION Of American
ideals, to belong to the American Lee
gion and all eligible in Barbour
County not now members, should not
wait to be asked to join the Post, but
should seek membership at once. The
dues are only $500 per year, which
not only pays Post and National dues
but gives membership in the FIDAC
which is the International Veterans
l.rr =
years subscription to the American
Legion Weekly and the West Virgin
la Legionaire.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

NEW YORK, Dee. g. Half hun
dred prohibition agents, deputy Unit
ed States marshals and special pat
rolmen today raided the offices of a
liquor ring which prohibition agents
said was the largest in the history Of
prohibition and was "the back bone
of rum row."
A syndicate which controlled IS
ocean steamers in the liquor trade,
bribed coast guard officers whole
sale and had its own secret service
system for watching the movements
of federal officers was said to have
been broken up by the raiders, whose
first round up of the day Melted 20
men and whose principal captive was
Bill" Dwyer, alleged head of the
syndicate.
The ring was said to be responsible
for bringing millions of dollars worth
of liquor into this country annually
Dwyer, arraigned before Judge God
dard on specific charge of conspir
ing last July to bring 4,038 cases of
liquor into the country hidden in the
bunkers of the steamship Augusta
was held in $4,000 bail, although T..
S. Attorney Stichman asked it be set
at $4,000.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
TAKES HALF INTEREST IN
BAKERY

Lee Pyle, who is superintendent of
the Clements Mines has bought a
one-half interest in the New System
Bakry, P. P. Ferrato, former owner,
is the other partner They expect to
expand their business, having taken
on several new accounts, in Philippi
and Elkins recently besides other
intermediate points. Mr.. Pyle will
give his spare time to the promotion
of the business, while Mr.. Ferrato
who is an expert baker will give his
attention to the inside work.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
NO SETTLEMENT
OF COAL STRIKE,
Pinchot Threatens to Submit Situa-
tion to Legislature.

OIL CITY, Pa, Dec. Governor
Pinchot announced tonight that on
his return to Harrisburg next week
he will decide cas- to what action can
be taken to promote prompt settle
ment of the anthracite strike
Pinchot also let it be known that
he was considering possibility Of
submitting the anthracite situation
to the Legislature should an extra
session be called as is now under con-
sideration. While he has followed
closely the developments in the hard
coal suspension, he has taken no fur
Their step to bring the miners and
operators together since the owners
rejected his peace proposals after
they had been accepted by the miners
and his announcement indicated that
decision as to his next move would
await his return to the state capital
Governor Pinchot was giving at
tention to the situation in the blum
nous coal fields Of central and south
western Pennsylvania and said a
study was being made in Harrisburg
of the recent decision of the inter
state commerce commission fixing
routes and dates for prepared sizes
Of bituminous coal in districts outside
the state. Declaring the decision
appears to be Of far reaching i'm
portance both to miners and operat-
ors" in those fields the executive said
he would confer with Attorney Cen
eral Woodruff on his return to Har-
risburg "in order to assure himself
whether anything can be done to
protect the interests of the bitumin-
GUS coal industry in this common
wealth.