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Bluefield, W. Va., June 13—In structions have been received by of ficers of this city from Governor Cornwell to prosecute in a vigorous manner all violators of the law recent ly enacted to “prevent idleness during the war,” and in a few days all the poor room habitues, street corner loafers and those without visible means of support will be rounded up and be made to obey the slogan, “work, War or jail. ‘West Virginia was one of the first states to pass a law of this character and those who violate the provisions of the statute are subject to a fine of not more than one hundred dol lars and a term of sixty days on the county roads. The act becomes ef fective June 19, yet already many of the idlers are scurrying for cover by looking for employment. The population of unemployed in Elwe feld will run somewhat high among the younger element; it is thought, and the pool rooms will lose many loafers. The other day Tommy's uncle asked him the name of May's young man. “LT call him April Showers,” replied Tommy. “April Showers,” cried his aston ished uncle. “Whatever makes you call him such a ridiculous name as that? “Because he brings May flowers,” Tommy explained.—London Tit- Bits,
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Roanoke World News
Roanoke, Virginia, US
Wed, Jun 13, 1917
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