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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-17

ladies they meet. How many boys
and girls are taught to respect the
aged and the weak, How many of
the boys and girls are taught thrift :?
There is scarcely good reader to
be found and good spoilers are rare.
The experiments in the teaching of
spelling during the last decade has
made us a, nation Of poor spoilers.
The fairy tale and folk lore readers
are easily taught, but what do they
teach?
Only those who are ignorant of
the English language would dare to
condemn Harvey's Grammer or Reed
and Kellogg's grammer. 1t would be
amusing to know the per cent OF
teachers in West Virginia under the
present system Of teaching Of Ian
guage, who are utterly ignornat Of
parsing, diagraming conjugation and
analysis Of sentences. Present day
teachers say this is all useless, but
many Of the fossils Of the teaching
profession can show them cards and
spades in their knowledge Of Ian
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-17
NOTICE

70 the armers Of Barbour Coui.sy,
West Virginia.
! have again contracted with the
International Harvester Company Of
America as their dealer in Barbo Ii
County for 1927, and having a deep
interest in each and every farmer in
this county, / feel that it is my duty
10 assist the farmers in any way, to
make it convenient for him to pur-
chase machinery, and machine re-
pairs, therefore, I have appointed
Ernest L. Baughman, Proprietor Of
the Baughman Grocery store, Phil
ippi, West Virginia, and Howard
Price, Manager Of the Price and
Company Store at Belington, West
Virginia, to assist me in handling
machinery and repairs. These stores
will carry a full line Of mower, rake
and binder repairs, binder Irvine, sep
orator oil and gum rings. Also
Will have international Harvester
Company general catalog Of the full
line Of machinery and repairs and
anything not kept in stock, will he
promptly ordered for any farmer.
Yours for success,
J. H. KENNEDY, Dealer.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-17

have almost resoluted the school sys-
tenn Of West Virginia to the point
where teachers as a rule only look
end hope for pay day and holiday.
Of course teachers who are beating
in about 80 hours time for months
high salary do not want a change of
conditions. Nor do they want to
pass an examination where it would
be determined whether they were
qualified or not. To them the easiest
way is the best way. They say Rays
Arithmetics are antiquated and of
no value, for the reason that about
half of the teachers in the State of
West Virginia are not masters of that
book. They would rather stumble
end blunder through one of the "Spi-
raj" arithmetics, where Examples
heaped until they hide the rules which
they were made to render plain.
Joseph Rays Arithmetics were the
product of a real mathematician.
The new-fangled books which are
naisnamed arithmetics, is. merely a
chnglomeration Of experimental non
sense and impractical problems
thrown together by a bunch Of in
experienced teachers and published
by lot Of high-jaclging book con-
Germs to be dumped into the most
fertile state for text book grating
in the U. S. A. West Virginia is the
nations dumping ground for publish
ing houses, and the state is alive with
special we'll salaried agents of these
companies, who keep adding power
to their political machine by present
ing few cheap copies of books to
teachers and members of the boards
Of education throughout the state.
know no reason why the modern
teacher condemns McGuffey's read
ers and spoilers, except that the Me-
Guffey readers are filled with high
class lessons en- morality, politeness
and industry which present Gay
teachers do not seem to like to teach,
much lees practice. invite you to
notice the manners Of Of the boys and
girls in both country and graded
schools. How many boys doff their
hats, when they wear them, to the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-17

Mrs. Denna Digman Beeler is tax
ing the measles at her home in
Stringtown
Rev. B. B. Lambert returned home
today from visit to his mother, in
Grafton.
Maurice Lazarus is spending the
next two weeks in Ne York purchas-
ing new spring goods.
Miss Lesta Harris returned from
Elkins Saturday where she had been
for medical treatment for goitre.
Mrs. W. T. Curry. who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Chrislip,
III Grafton, returned home this even
ing, accompanied BY her daughter.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-17

guage, though they may not be able
to do some Of the frivilous things
which these weaklings attempt to ~
A so-called teacher who is unable,
to pass uniform examination to de-
termine their true worth is not
worthy of the profession, and if they
are unable to do this they are impo-
sitions on the public, to the extent of
plundering the taxpayers and are as
fraudulent as a defaulting bank cash
Ter. Let West Virginia have less
Normalizing of teachers and more
educating for the profession. Let us
have more real teaching and less of
the folderol of foolishness. If cook
ing is to be taught in our city schools
let it be the cooking Of foods which
viii sustain life and less of the fudge
course and nick-knacks suitable for
gossiping clubs. Let the state cease
to be imposed upon by lot Of hi
jackirg publishing houses and get
back to texts which really cglKain
some intellectual meal.
cATIzRN
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-17
PEOPLES FORUM
Street, Text Books, Teachers, Etc.

Street, Text Books, Teachers, Etc.
While there are many things adj
vocated by w. A. Street as Barbour
county's representative in the legis-
lature of West Virginia, there is also
much in his proposed legislation,
which is sound and well founded, and
his stand should be defended where
defense is due, The branch Of the
West Virginia Teachers Union in
Cove District, has passed resolutions
which are more absurd than any
proposed legislation offered by Mr..
Streets, the fact IS that the teachers
of this state have resoluted until they
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-17
Disappointment

One Of the great disappointments In
life comes just after you have sue
ceeded in getting hold of the book
that was barred from the public IL
brary.-Don Marquis in Golfers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-17
Uneven Scales Of Justice

Man believes himself always great
er than he is, and is esteemed less
than be Is woPth.--Goethe.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-17
LOCALS AND PERSONALS

H IL. Coontz OF len Mile, was hefe
Wednesday,
Luther Kerr. Of Biil'a Creek, was
shopping ii town Tuesday.
Rev r. p Allender Of stringtown
was shopping in town Tuesday.
Miss Lucille Cain spent Tuesday
ii Eikins.
Miss Edna Kittle, Of Teter School
House, IS very sick this week.
Mower, Rake and Binder repairs
tor Mccormick or Deering, for sale
BY ]. H. Kennedy, Belington. DIV.
Samuel Moran of Lambert Chapel,
was a business visitor in the city on
Wednesday.
Among the ailing folks on Serpell
Avenue at this time is Mrs. Minnie
Rohrbough and Mrs. E. D. Koontz.
S. M. Polling, who has been in Hin
ION for some time, came home this
week.
Clyde Nestor and family of Gilman
spent Sunday here visiting E. A.
Barte and wife.
Mrs. O. L. Perry, of Elkins, was
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
AIpneus Moore, Sunday.
Mrs. J. B. Moore was the guest of
relatives in Elkins the latter part of
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Gamer, who
live at the ssoId Durham homestead"
ale sick with the measles.
James G. Wilson, of Sugar Creek,
was in town the first of the week
selling nursery stock.
Mrs. Floyd Teter and daughter,
Miss Jessie, and Mrs. Ralph barrow
we're in Elkins Tuesday
Arch Mccoy, who had cataract
removed from his right eye in Balti-
more, returned home last Thursday.
FARM observation-disclosures
tional Harvester Company line. Sold
by ]. H. Kennedy, Belington. adv.
Truman Cross and Alton Shelton,
who have been working at Hinton for
several months arrived home the past
week
FOUND-A fountain pen. Owner
can have same by calling at The Pro-
gressive, describing pen and paying
for this ad.
Mrs. j. R. Hickman had valentine
party at the Luzerne Hotel last Mon
DAY night. Several friends were
there and the evening was spent N
games.
FOR RENT OR SALE A farm
near CarroIton, W. Va. Contains an
excellent richard. Inquire Of j. H.
Rohrabough, Summersville, w. Va.
2-17-3t.
a. j. Spence, who has been rum
ming the New System Bakery here for
the past few weeks. has quit the
bakery and goes to Pittsburgh, where
Re has job
SALESMAN WANTED to solicit I
orders for lubricating oils, greases
and paints. Salary or commission. Ad-
dress THE Harry OIL CO., Cleve
land, Ohio.
FOR SALE Stock Of good, sale
aiAe merchandise. Mostly grocer
ias and meats. Will rent store room
and fixtures. Bargain for early sale.
Apply at The Progressive office.
James Hamilton came in Tuesday
to visit his daughter, Mrs. w. D
Rosenberger. Mr.. Hamilton is in his
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-17

EEzzEdafanG7@nMaRG1a a
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16
STOCK DEMANDS
BROADEN and
LOANS ARE Less
Stock Market Averages

Total stock sales 1,786, 400 s.
(x)-Ex dividend 1925.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16
GRAIN MARKET

CHICAGO, July IS, P-Reports in
dicating rapid progress of the corn
crop brought about a world of selling
in the corn market today, ard prices
underwent a sharp setback closing
quotations on corn were unsettled, 2H
cents to 31a cents net lower, with
wheat cent to 11s cents down, oats
11s cents to IL cents off, and proviS-
ions varying from cents decline to
raise of % cents.
In addition to opportune moisture
and warmth, factor which gave
sellers of corn today an unmiStakable
incentive, was likelihood that the
government August crop report will
show a higher estimate of yield than
the July return, not only because of
better field conditions, but also because
of an increase in the government par
figures per acre used in estimating the
August forecast. Under such circum-
stances the corn market showed in
some cases, fall of as much as AS
cents a bushel for future deliveries
compared with yesterdays finish,
+ Notwithstanding weakness of the
market for corn future deliveries how
ever, corn available for immediate use
was harder to buy, as a result corn
prices we're strong at Y cent to cent
advance, but the new cash buying was
of relatively small volume and had but
little if any effect on futures. Re-
ports current showed that Argentine
continues to shi penormous quantities
of corn, having exported 100000 BUSH
els in the last week, including 100000
bushels to the United States.
Wheat was influenced by corn weak
ness and by unlocked for downturns in
Liverpool quotations. Much improved
weather in Europe was noted. Mean
while black rust northwest appeared
to be making no progress an dexport
demand today for wheat from North
America was slack. Oats gave way
with other grain and on account of
weather favorable for oats.
In the provision market tine effect
of higher hog values was more or less
counterbalanced by the action of cer-
ealS.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16

NEW YORK, July IS, GA broad
ening in the demand for stock charac-
terized the resumption of the upward
movement of prices in todays market
The unexpectedly large decrease in
brokers' loans at time when the rail-
road and industrial averages were
mounting to record high levels and
the prospect of easy money rates for
some time to come, provided the chief
impetus for the advance, although
favorable trade news was also 6. fac
tor
Banks called about $1O,OO0,000 in
loans,' presumably to strengthen their
reserve position, but plenty of call mon
ey was available over the week end at
the renewal rate of per cent. with
concessions again allowed in the "out-
side market" There was no change in
time money and commercial paper
rates.
General Motors started upward at
a brisk pace in reflection of the un-
usually favorable June car sales report,
but after touching new record high
of 207 for the present stock, heavy
realizing was encountered, and the
price settled back to 2051s up to III
net. Baldwin, in which a technical
corner has been suspected for some
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16

time, scared over 8 points to a new
peak at 2491S, broke to around 242%
and then snapped back to 2471a. U
S. steel common fluctuated within a
range of l point, losing u of a point
at 1854.
The weekly steel trade reviews
stressed the increase in so-callesl "va-
cation buying" as result Of the hot
weather in the east and middle west.
Dun's stated that allowing for the
season, which normally is the qllietest
Of the year, business displayed con-
siderable vigor, although it's irregu-
larities have not diminished. Brad
streets report firner tone to whole
sale trade.
The steady investment demand for
the high grade securities led pools to
redouble their efforts to attract an
outside following, but buying continu-
ed to be of highly selective char
acter. There were a few soft spots
here and there, but they seemed to re-
fleet a thin market rather than forced
liquidation The usual weekend real
izing set in toward the close, but prices
generally were well maintained.
American smelling was one of the
late features, running up nearly 5
points to 1914. Brooklyn Union gas,
Coty, international business machines,
National tea and Vulcan Detinning, all
moved up to new high record on gains
of points or more. Among the score
or so other induStrials to reach new
high ground we're General Railway
Signal, Westinghouse Electric, Bayuk
Cigars, General Cigars, R. H. Macy,
Woolworth Green Cananea and U. S.
Steel preferred.
Rails again We'd with the industrials
for leadership of the market, with
buying embracing both the dividend
and non-dividend papers. Atchison, Ill
inois Central, Erie common and New
York, Ontario and Western eclipsed
their previous tops, and Colorado and
Southern jumped over 6 points to
1281a.
A sharp break of cents a bushel
in corn futures, based on reports of
improved crop prospects, featured the
commodity markets. July wheat ad-
vanced more than cent a bushel, but
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Superior Court in the County
of Cochise, State of Arizona.
Estate of MILTON c. TOMPKINS.
deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, Administrative with the will
annexed, of the estate of Milton G..
Tompkins, deceased, to the creditors
OF and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to exhibit
them, with the necessary vouchers
within four (Q months after the first
publication of this notice to the said
administrative with the will annexed,
at the Law Ooffice of Carlton M.
BealS, in the City of Douglas, Arizona.
the same being the place for the trans
action of the business of said estate, in
said County of CochiSe.
LAURA E. TOMPKINS, '
Administrative of the estate of
Milton G. Tompkins, deceased.
Dated this 90th day of June, 1927.
First publication July 2, 1927.
HemStitching and PicOt Edging 81.
The best work, prompt attention.
reasonable prices, thoroughly respon-
Sible. The Singer Sewing Machine Co.,
GIT G Ave.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16
LOST AND FOUND
HEMSTITCHING

Hen1stitching, picot. 9s1 18th. phi. 54o-J.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY
SALE OF REAL ESTATE SHOULD
NOT RE MADE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY
SALE OF REAL ESTATE SHOULD
NOT BE MADE.
In the Superior Court in the County
of Cochfse, State of Arizona.
In the Matter of the Estate Of H.
RIVERA, Deceased.
1T APPEARING 10 THIS COURT,
by the petition this day presented and
filed by w. E. Schwanm, administrator
of the estate of H. Rivera, deceased,
that said estate is insolvent and that
it is necessary to sell the whole of the
real estate and personal property of
said decedent to pay the debts of
decedent and the expenses and charges
Of administration,
1T is THEREFORE, ORDERED BY
THIS COURT: That all persons in
tereSted in the estate of said deceased
appear before the said Superior Court
on Monday, the 1St day of August,
A. d. 1927, at the hour of 1000 o'clock
q. M, of said day, at the court room
of said Court, at the court house in
the city of Tombstone, CochiSe County,
State of Arizona, to show cause why an
order should not be granted to said
adminiStrator, to sell so much of the
said real estate as shall be necessary
and that copy of this order he pub
lished four successive weeks in the
Douglas Daily Dispatch, a newspaper
printed and published in the said
County of CochiSe. l.
Dated June Goth, 1927.
ALBERT M. SAMES,
Judge of the Superior Court.
First publication July 2, 1927.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE OF CALL FOR RBIDs

4NOAAOG ON OlAA1H NOAO
Notice is hereby given that until
five p. m. on August 1st, 1927, sealed
bids or proposals will be received at
the office of the City Clerk in the
Water Department Building for one
automobile roadster, complete with
bumpers, spare tire and rim complete,
lnotor-meter and windshield wiper,
for use of City of Douglas Fire De-
partment.
A certified check for ten per cent
of the amount Of each bid must ac-
company each proposal
The City of Douglas reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
G.. w. Pratt, City Clerk
First pub. July Is, 1927.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16
The DouqIas Daily Dispatch Classified and

the more distant options lost ground.
Cotton was decidedly firmer on reports
of too much rain in Texas and Okla
homa.
There were no changes of Importance
in the foreign exchanges, with demand
sterling around $485 3-16 and French
francs Just below 3911a cents.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS

Notice IS hereby given Chat until
five p. m. on August 1st 1927, sealed
bids or proposals will be received at
the office of the City Clerk in the
Water Department building, for one
three-ton truck, complete with one
thousand gallon water tank and
sprinkler equipment for use OF the
City of Douglas street department.
Said truck and sprinkler equipment
to conform to specifications therefor
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
A certified check for ten per cent of
the amount of each bid must accom-
pany each proposal.
The City of Douglas reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
G. W. Pratt, City Clerk. ,
First pub. July Is, 1927 ~
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16
Los ANGELES LIVESTOCK

LOS ANGELES, July Is, (Federal
State Market News Service R))-
Hogs 100, load mixed butchers just
arrived still unsold load good $50 Id.
butchers late Thursday 114O.
Cattle 200, slow, part load 1910 lb.
steers 865; two lots she stock 500
6.25; cutters 2.75-4.25; bulls 5.5O-6O0;
late Thursdays medium steers 300
8.65; good cows 6.85. Calves 100. steady;
load plain 275 lb. Arizonas 1850,
Sheep none, late Thursdays two
decks wooled ewes 6.25; good to choice
lambs quoted 1300-1400.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16

ground for the season, October selling
up to 1916, and the general market
showing net advances of about % to
36 points. There was considerable re-
alizing at these figures but m1dafter-
noon prices were written 5 or 6 points
of the best.
Close: January 1855; March 1871
and 70; May 1888 and 80; July 1775;
october 1919 and 20; December 1874
and At
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16
WOOL DEMAND GOOD

BOSTON, July Is, A9Territory woods
are reported selling very readily. The
greatest activity is in half blood and
lower grades. Finer grades territory
wools are rather slow although there
is little activity in original bag
woods, with the bulk of French comb
ing $1.03 to $1.05, secured basis. Fine
clothing territory wool has some call
at 95 to 98c secured.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16
COTTON MARKET

NEW YORK, July Is, P)-Reports
of further showers in the eastern belt
and too much rain in parts of the west
ern belt were reflected in sharp ad-
vances in the cotton market today.
All new crop months made rev high
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16
LEAD AND SILVER
QUOTATIONS
COPPER,

The average daily quotations for
copper, lead and silver, as carried by
the Engineering and Mining Journal
for the week ended July IA, are as fol-
lows: Copper 1887. Silver 56.l2. Lead
6.2O.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16
MEXICO TAXES ACTION

MEXICO CITY, July is R) =
Special officers have been sent by
the Mexican government to Guada-
lajara with instructions to capture
the murderer, or murderers, or Arthur
Brewer, American coal merchant who
was killed last month.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16
STOCK QUOTATIONS

Closing Quotations Furnished by
RICE g. COMPANY, Brokers,
)29 G Ave, Phone 119
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16

Dispatch Telephones 81 and 81.
No Breakfast Complete Without
The Dispatch.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Nice large 'front.' room
1874 10th. Call 918 G ave.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16

FOR RENT-Moder 4-room furnished
brick with sleeping porch. inquire
Isl 5th.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16

FOR RENT -Three-room furnished
apartment. 906 11th.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16

HEMSTITCEIING AND PICOTING,
1900 18th st. phone 61O. Mrs. Iverson,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16

FOR Observation-Disclosures rooms
and sleeping porch, 843 10th.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-16
statesmen WANTED

ESMEN--Preferably with car, but
car not essential. See S. d. Saunders
at SIG 10th st. Telephone 199, Doug
las, Ariz
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-09-16
Still

Rev. Joel Nordlund Of Chicago is
ing and evening services every Sun
day in the Swedish Congregational
church two miles west Of Still.
Mrs. Andrew Johnson is on the
sick list. She entered the Bismarck
hospital for treatment Sunday.
Miss Naomi Hagstrom returned
home Wednesday evening from a few
weeks visit at points in Minnesota.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Asplund and
children Of Bismarck were week end
visitors at the home Of Mr.. Asplund' 5
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. !. Asplund.
Thrcshing is in full swing around
Still. Everybody reports good yields.
Some fields of wheat average 80
bushels to the acre and spcltz and
barley have yielded SO.
Mrs. Louis Lind, formerly Of near
Still. is here looking after farm
ing interests.
Mrs Thurc A. Johnson and chill
drcn returned Saturday to thci: home
at Grace City. North Dakota. Mrs.
Johnson's brother, Axcl Asplund ac-
companicd them home.
MIS-. ~. ~. haESLfom ana dauEn-
ter. Nellie. made business trip to
Bismarck Saturday.
A confirmation service was held
at the Swedish Lutheran church Sun
day. Eight young people were con
firmcd. Nine babies were baptized
ut the same service. This was Rev.
Chcll's last Sunday with his charge
THIS summer.
Mrs. Arthur Johnson and Mrs. G.. l..
Johnson were Regain shoppers Mon
day.
Miss Hilda Ghylin helped Mrs. Pete
Johnson cook for thrcshcrs last week.
Mrs. Anthony Ericsson and Miss An
Meta Ericsson were among those who
attended the fair at Mandan last
week. They carried off quite Il few
prizes.
Jake johnson of Bismarck spent
Sunday with relatives in the COM
munity.
Miss Vclma Johnson spent Satur-
day night with Miss Margaret Hag-
strOm.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-09-16

spent the weekend at the Frank
Focll home.
Miss Blanche Buck is teaching
the school north 0f town. She is
boarding at the Ed Larvick home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Brogden
and family were visiting at the
Christ Geier home near Hazelton
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Schlecht and
Mrs. Keller were Sunday callers
at the Cottlieb Schatz home.
Math Koppy Of Hampton was 4
caller here Sunday. He brought
his brother Frank to town who will
stay at the Charles Endcrs home
while attending high school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Reich and
family spent Sunday afternoon at
the home of the formers parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Math Reich.
Ed Gibson is assisting David
Calquh0un at the Farmers Eleva-
tor and John Merkel is assisting
Edward Boh1e at his elevator.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul German of
Linton were callers at the Charles
Enders home Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Schuk of South
Dakots were visiting with the lat
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Burkhardt, for a few days.