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The Dolores star., 1909-06-18
Carpets VS.. Rugs.

The old fashioned "all over" carpet
must go, and art squares and rugs will
fill its place in modern houses. Think
Of the dirt and dust that can thus be
gotten rid of! There Is a satisfaction
In throwing rugs out of the window to
be whipped" then making the floor
clean and sweet with warm, soapy
water. will tell you how / made the
change. AS could not afford to throw
away my partly worn carpets, 1 made
them into nice rugs, using fringe bought
at a furgiture store to mach each one.
First filled the cracks with a home
made crack filler, then proceeded to
give each chamber floor two coats OF
the very best paint 1 could find for
that purpose, being careful to have
colors that harnOnized with the rooms.
The "filler" was made with sawdust,
boiled long time until the, wood fibers
would separate, then liberal lot Of
glue was dissolved in 1t. filled the
cracks while the mixture was warm
and let 1t get thoroughly dry before
painting the floor. 1t Is firm aud good
30 far, l don't know how long 1t will
last. When cleaning the floors simp-
ly wipe them up well with damp
mop, do not need to scrub them with
lots of water. Down stairs the floors
are all stained, except the kitchen
which is painted, and given two good
coats Of f"unscratchable varnish. ," Now
when have swept, scrubbed and dust
ed room, l spread down my beaten
rugs and know that 1t Is as clean as 1t
can be made. No more dusty carpets
for me.-Lucy b. Anderson, in The
Housewife.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18
Not To Be Lightly Spoken.

1t happens now and then that we
find boy or girl who does not really
understand what loving friend oul
heavenly Father is, and 80 thinks it is
really smart to speak of him in q
sighting way. And other boys and
girls, who would not themselves think
ofdoing this, hear something of the
sort said, make up their minds that
perhaps there is not any harm in it,
feel that there is something little dar.
ing and reckless about it, and little by
little fall into the way Of making
speeches of the same sort.
We wish we could make them feel
that these names are not to be lightly
spoken; that they are too high and
holy to be uttered In jest. There i.
plenty of chance for fun, good, whole
some, everyday fun, all around US, and
we want our boys and girls to have g
full, generous share of it. But we alsc
want them to feel that there are some
things too holy for fun, and that tn,
names Of our heavenly Father and hi.
Son should be spoken only with tn,
greatest love and reverence.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18
Not So Slow.

A shy young man had been calling
on "the sweetest girl in the world" for
many moons, but, being bashful, his
suit progressed slowly. Finally she
decided 1t was up to her to start some
thing, SO the next time he called she
pointed to the rose In the bnttonhole of
his coat and said:
81 will give you kiss for that rose.'
A crimson flush spread over his
countenance, but the exchange was
made after some hesitation on his part.
Then he grabbed his hat and started to
leave the room.
"Why where are you going ?" she
asked, In surprise.
"To the-er-fiorist for more roses, u
ne called back from the front door.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18
First pub. may q Last pub. june Is Ss.

RESTORATION TO ENTRY OF LANDS IN
NATIONAL FOREST. Notice is hereby given
that the lands described below, embracing 200
acres, within the Montezuma National Forest,
Colorado, will be subject to settlement and en-
try under the provisions OF the homestead law
Of the United States and the act OF June II,
l906(A Stat, 233,) at the United States land
office at Durango, Colorado, on July 81, l9O9
Amy settler who was actually and in good faith
claiming any of said lands for agricultural
purposes prior to January 1, 1908, and has not
abandoned same, has preference right to
make a homestead entry for the lands actually
occupied. Said lands were listed upon the APP
plications of the persons mentioned below, who
have a preference right subject to the prior
right Of any such settler, provided such settler
or applicant is qualified to make homestead en-
try and the preference right is exercised prior to
July 81, 1909. which date the lands will be
subject to settlement and entry by any qualified
person. The lands follows The W of
s Z OF N w 4, the E of E 4 of E4, of y
W I. the W of s w of n E Of N W 4, the W
9 of N W of n E OF n w 4, the N E4 of N W 4
of N E4ofN N W I, the W of N E 4 of N E of
n 4, Section %, township 80, N, X. Is W., N.
NJ. p. NJ, 40 acres listed upon the application
of John G. F. Della Mater, Of Mancos, Colorado.
Also the 9 of W 4, the S Wa of S WA, the
s W 4of n w 4, Section 32, Township 81 N, X.
u W., application Of Paul E. Rusch, of Dolores
Colorado. Fred bennett, Commissioner of the
General Land Office. Approved May Is, 1909.
Frank Pierce, First Assistant Secretary of the
Interior. fpm2S, p 1909
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18
why Axiegresse Went Up.

The great axlegrease magnate, after
spending the day in the courtroom In
the delectable process of being investi-
gated, had retired, utterly fatigued.
His fond wife, however. was in more
wakeful, reminiscent mood.
"Joseph," she asked, "isn't tomor-
row our silver anniversary ?"
81 do not remember" answered the
drowsy magnate.
Mrs. Plenticoigne frowned. 81 don't
suppose you even know when we were
married, do you ?"
~ really do not know" murmured
the magnate, absently.
"You monster w cried Mrs. Plenti-
coigne, thoroughly aroused. "Do you
know to whom you are talking?"
"On that point my mind is perfect
blank" replied the half-asleep nagnate.
Mrs. Plenticoigne arose In bed. "Am
I your loving wife, or fool ?" she de-
manded.
81 really can throw no light upon
the question:" answered the million
aire.
The next day she was awarded a d.
worse and two million dollars alimony,
SO that it was necessary to raise the
price of axlegrease throughout the land.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18

Rhubarb is now ready for daily use
but 1t need not always be put on as
simple sauce. Try this way of making
pie: Take one cup of rhubarb chop
ped fine; one cup Of sugar, one-eighth
Of teaspoonful of salt, a grating of
nutmeg and little grated lemon peel
Moisten one tablespoonful of cornstarcb
with little cold milk, beat until
smooth, then add one cup Of rich
milk or cream and mix with the rhu-
barb and sugar. The cream or milk
should be made hot enough to partially
cook the corn starch so that 1t will not
settle to the bottom of the pie, which
will make 1t leathery and not accepta-
BILE. This filling can be cooked and
placed in the baked pie crust or It may
be placed in the unbaked crust and
cooked therein. Itmay be put between
two crusts or in one and covered with
meringue. The yolks Of two or three
eggs may be added by way Of variation
II desired.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18
Destroying Pocket dophers.

1t has been estimated that in some
places as much as ten per cent. of the
crop of grains or grasses has been lost
through injury from pocket gophers.
The term gopher" is used in many
different ways in different parts of the
country, 30 we must make distinctions.
The pocket gopher lives almost ell
tirely under the ground. They are
light brown or yellowish in color, the
front feet are fitted with long claws
especially for digging, and the skin on
either side of the head is folded into
deep pockets. Ground squirrels, OF
which there are several kinds, are often
called gophers. These little animals
are rather slender and very active.
They are often seen running about the
fields.
The pocket gophers are quite easily
killed with poisons. The United
States Department of Agriculture gives
the following formula for this:
Dissolve one ounce of strychnia
sulfate in a pint Of boiling water.
Add pint of thick sugar syrup. Scent
this mixture by adding few drops Of
oil Of anise. Steep half bushel OF
corn In hot water and allow 1t to soak
over night. After this, drain II, and
allow to soak several hours in the
poisoned syrup.
Many mounds are commonly made
in the field by one gopher and are con-
nected by one runway. The laterals
leading to the mounds are commonly
filled with loose earth. Select the
freshest mound and follow the loose
earth back until the main runway is
reached. Push the poisoned grain well
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18

How often do we hear the adnfoni-
ton, Keep your head above water.p
The best way to fulfill the Injunction
is to keep the spirit above. Courage,
hope, what eau a man not do with
these? What is he able to do without
them? Courage Is all elixir of life,
giving power both to mind and body.
1t strengthens the sinews, It revivifies
the spirit. 1t makes life, indeed, worth
living. But" 1t may be asked, .'how
can person gain courage who is not
born with ip?" There are two requis-
ties: First. He believes that what he
Is doing is worth doing. Second. He
must feel that of all the things in the
world, it is the thing that calls him.
With these convictions, he is equip
ped with weapons that shall level
every obstacle, make path through
every maze-for Of these are born cou-
rage and faith.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18

Marshmallows: Soak four ounces Of
gum arabic in one teacupful Of water.
double boiler, pour cold water in
outer vessel, and bring slowly to boiI.
When gum Is dissolved, strain through
. piece Of cheese cloth. Put It back In
the boiler, add q large cupful Of
powdered sugar, and stir the mixture
steadily until stiff and white. Take 1t
from stove and beat In vanilla to taste.
Continue to beat for minute and pour
into tins the inside Of which have been
rubbed with corn starch. When cold,
cut in squares, and rub in three parts
corn starch and one part powdered
sugar.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18
RELIGIOUS.
Dwww~~~ww
A Song For Every Day.

The weary worlds . CHEEKY place
For those with hearts to win IL,
Thank God, there's not human fac,
Bot has some laughter In it!
The soul that comes with b0nest mirtb
Though health and fortune vary,
Brings back the childhood Of the earth
And keeps 1t sound and merry.
The plodding world's an eager place
For those with wit to use 1t.
Where all are hidden to the race,
Let him who dares refuse IL!
The simplest task the hand can try
The dullest round Of duty,
knowledge can amply glorify,
And art can crown with beauty.
A busy bonny, kindly place
Is this rough world Of ours,
For those who love and work apace,
Aud I'LL the hands with flowers.
To kind and just and grateful hearts
The present grace il given
To find heaven In themselves,
And fad themselves In heaven
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18

Now Is the day Of salvation. says
Paul: yes, because now Is the judg-
ment day. There may be no visible
gathering OF the nations, no palpable
dividing OF the sheep from the goats;
yet daily, hourly, In all the myriad
lives that thrOng this world, that sol
emn parable Is coming true, and men
are passing, little by little, away from
right, away from God, further and fur
ther from peace and blessedness,. or are
coming up higher" into that fuller,
nobler life to which all true living ever
tends.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18
As Walter Saw Il.

Walter, aged seven, is wise son,
who knows not only bis own father,
but his mother as well.
"Now, Walter" said the teacher, "if
your father can do piece of work In
one hour and your mother could also
do it in one hour, how long would 1t
take both of them to do II ?"
"Three hours" answered Walter,
counting the time they would waste
in arguing about how 1t should be done"
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18

back into the runway aud cIose The
opening In such . way - to prevent
dirt from clogging the runway. This
may be done by first putting in hand
ful Of grass and covering with earth.
In territories where the gophers are
numerous, the cooperation Of neigh
bors Is desirable. Attention should also
he given to waste lands, since these
are sources Of Infestation.-S. Arthur
johnson, e. A. C., Fort Collins.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18

Mrs. Windfall was highly indignant
when she overheard the new maid ask
the parrot: "Polly, want q cracker 2"
".Never again, Marie, insult poor,
sensitive Polly with such question:"
said the grande dame, sternly; "but
you may inquire any time II Polly de-
sires caviar sandwich, or chocolate
eclajr n'
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18
Prohibitlon on King EDWARDS Estate.

II is well known that King Edward
has always been most solicitous for
the welfare of the men on his estate
at Sandringham. A writer In the
Mitigate Monthly, in describing the
conditions, states that the housing OF
the laborers is most exemplary, and
there is kindly interest taken in
each family by their royal master and
mostress. The king has not permit
ted the establishment Of a licensed
house upon the estate. Instead of
doing this he founded the Sandring-
ham club, for the use of all work
men upon the estate above the age OF
IA. and. In order that 1t should not
be regarded as altogether OF char
liable nature. subscription of Is per
quarter is levied upon the members.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18

When making pie crust many cooks
spoil their production by mixing the
lard and the -four with the fingers; the
lard should always be cut into the
flour with q knife aud handle the
dough AZ little AZ possible.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18

"To Think" sighed the disheartened
poet, "of having to write bushel Of
love-songs for barrel of fiOur"'
"Why," said the other poet, you're
in great luck, my friend. I've got two
bushels Of returned love-songs on hand;
tell me where your groceryman is !?
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18

"Oh, you naughty, naughty child ~
exclaimed mamma, Mortified; what
have you done to your lovely, new
doll ?"
"You see, mamma" explained little
Efiie, "her shoulder joints were awful
stiff, SO ! gave her q good mud bath,
like heard papa talk about -
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18

Mrs. PrimIey (during dinner)-1 i'm
pressed upon our new cook that II any
thing is worth doing at all 1t Is worth
doing well.
Mr.. Primley-she certainly kept that
advice In mind when she cooked this
steak
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
lPublisber.l

Publisher.
Department Of the Interior,
q. s. Land Office at Durango. Colorado.
May I4th, 1919
%saeos Coiossde gwen wbo 'na, aa Jag av %
made Homestead Application, No. as6l Serial
No. OllI9, for the + Of N + a, N of T.
North, Range Is West, of NJ Meridian,
has filed notice Of intention to make Final
above described, before C. j. Scharnhorst,
Clerk of the ounty Court of Montezuma
ounty, Colorado, at Cortez, Colorado, the
18th, day of June, 1903.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Hugh u Rentz, Of Mancos, colorado, James
F: Wood, j. Oscar Anthony, George A. Rusch
all Of Dolores, Colorado.
G. H. Charlton,
Register.
First pub May q 1903; last pub June p, 1909.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18
RANCH AND HOUSEHOLD.

Boil the lamp burners in bean water
for twenty minutes, then wash and
dry. They will look like new.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18

Have you done anything to make II
easier for other people to be good? II
you haven't you are losing one Of the
great joys Of life.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO LEASE
STATE LANDS.
Ofice Of the State Board Of Land Commits
sioners-
Denver, Colo, Nay 2ist, 1909.
Notice 10 hereby given that Patterson Bros.
whose postofiice address is Dolores, Colo, have
made application No. 62l5 to lease the follow
ing described School Lands, for Agricultural
purposes situated in Nontexuma county, Col
orado, to wit: s 2 of N + 4, Sec IS Twp. 81 n. X.
Is w.. No other application to lease the above
described lands will be considered after June
18th, 1919. B. l.. JEFFERSON
Register State Board Land Commissioners
First pub May D., 1909; last pub June 18th. 1909.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18

In West Virginia. there is. in the
"dry" counties. but one convict for
every 4.022 of population. In striking
contrast MacDcwell county. which is
wet" shows average of one con
Wet for every 100 OF population.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(Pubiisher.)
Department of the Interior,

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(Pubiisher.)
Department of the Interior,
u. 8 Land Office at Durango, Colorado,
May 18th, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that Anu Jane Lindsay,
of Dolores Colorado, who, on November 30 1892
made Homestead Application, No. 267I, New
Serial, No. Ol0l6,' for the n Z of E 4. Section
q, Township 81 North, Range 16 West, N. NJ.
P. Meridian, has flied notice of intention to
make Final Ave year Proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before Z. }.
Scharnhorst, Clerk of the County Court of
MOntezuma County, Colorado, at Cortez
Colorado, on the %, day of June. 1903.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Orson +. Stone and Frank w. Myers, of Do
lores Colorado, John T. Brink, and Marie Mil
dleton, of Cortez, Colorado.
q. H. CHARLTON,
Register.
First pub. may q Last pub june Is %.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18

The leadep heart easily learns how
to praise the golden rule in silvery
tones.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18

The power to comfort others does
not come from consoling yourself.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18

Matchott Gas Ray comes from doc
tors office): "Hello, what have you
been doing at the doc's ?"
Ray: "Oh, just having cut dressed p
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

COUNTY OFFICERS.
County Judge ]. J. Morefeld
County Clerk, Harry Sprague
County Treasurer. Charles Reed
Sup't OF Schools, Lallah Durward
County Sheriff. James Gawith
County Assessor, j. H. Lynton
County Surveyor, George Mills
County Attorney, s. W. Carpenter
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
District No. /, w. w Byers
District No. =. W. /. Myler
District No. 3. George Halls
TOWN OFFICERS.
Mayor. X. L. Trmble.
Treasurer, j. W. Exon
Town Clerk, +. l.. Wilber
Town Marshall, Billy Brumley
Trustees:
Charles Hosea, G. H. Goodwin. W. J. Exon
X. b. Cabell. J. NJ. Rush. Jr.- J. T. Quick
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18
BORROWED WIT.

Miss Oldgirl--They say lime water is
excellent for the teeth.
Miss Sneerwell-How do you use it :?
Do you soak yours In 1t :?
Mr.. Roosevelt Gin Office of Outlook J
How much stuff do you want on this
crooked-corporation theme
Managing Editor-About big stick
full!
Instructor :"Mr. Smith, kindly name
the bones of the skull"
Student Smith: "Well, sir, I've got
them all in my head, but can't think
Of their names just now"
O'Grady: "An' why do ye want te
sell y'r night shirt ?''
Finnegan: "Sure, an what good is
1t to me now, whin I've me new job iv
night watchman, am shape in th' day
tonnes ?"
The Dolores star., 1909-06-18

M.tcbott: "What did he charge ?"
Ray: "Cut rates"
The Holbrook news., 1909-08-27
Cottage Hotel will serve din-
 ner Sunday Mrs. M. Smith
 Proprietor
Adamana Items.

Miss Francis Wallace left Sun day for Winslow to visit friends. Miss Ruth Wallace returned from Winslow, Monday.
 Mrs. Hathaway, of Winslow, has been visising Mrs. Frank Wallace, while here she was quite i'll for a time but we are glad to announce that she is very much improved at this writing.
 Miss Berthe Benson and sister were here visiting for a day, then left for N. Mexico where they will make their future home.
 MT. and Mrs. Tucker were here for a few days vi visiting friends.
 MT. Tucker is in Holbrook buying cattle.
 A party consisting of Misses king and Hay and Messrs. Moore Walker and Merrill came in the 23, from the snake dance at Oridi, They reported road in bad condition. They were taken out by Al Stephenson.
 The Rio Peurco has been very high lately. The main dyke went ou 1t and there is much dang CT of the town being flooded.
 Dr. Hathaway was called here last Wednesday on account of the illness of his mother.
 Mrs. Nellie Robinson left for Winslow, where she will remain a few weeks visiting friends.
 Al Stephenson is in Holbrook, buying cattle.
 Frank Fitzpatrick left for Oklahoma to live.
The Holbrook news., 1909-08-27

B. B. Crosby, returned from Los Angeles, Sunday night. MT. Crosby tries first one pleasure re- sort and then an other but after all he comes back to Holbrook. He says it is not too cold nor too hot here. You are right, every one who ever lived here two days will agree with you.
The Holbrook news., 1909-08-27

Mrs. Smith will open the Hotel for dinner Sunday.
 All summer goods twenty per cent off at B. First.
 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Estate of Augustine Tapia, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Administra- tor of the Estate of Augustine Tapia deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with neces- sary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said administrator at Holbrook, Arizona, the same being the place for the transac- tion of the business of said estate, in said County of Navajo,
 Sidney Sapp,
 administrator of Augustine Tapia, deceased. Dated Holbrook this 18th day of August, 1909,
 Notic of Election.
 Holbrook, Arizona.
 August 25, 1909. To the qualified electors of Holbrook School District No. g.; Notice is hereby given that on the fourth day of September, 1909, there will be held at the School House of said District an election for the purpose of chang ing the location of the School House of said District.
 M, A. Grouse.
 Clerk of the School Board.
The Holbrook news., 1909-08-27

J. w. Richards, Ex-County Treasurer, was in town this morning from St. Joseph. MT. Richards is of the opinion that this is as good as any body's country and that it wont be but a few years until it will all be settled and improved.
The Holbrook news., 1909-08-27

', Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the beraved family, a copy spead upon the minutee and a copy be sent to the Winslow and Holbrook papers for publication.
 Geo. P. Sampson,
 w. P. Geary,
 John E. Ward,
 Committee.
The Holbrook news., 1909-08-27

J. Wetzler has cut down his ice tree and now he will have no ice water. But as he is doing con- siderable for Holbrook, being one of our best town builders, we will excuse him.
The Holbrook news., 1909-08-27
The HoIbrOok News

Published every Friday at Holbrook
 Navajo County, Arizona by SIDNEY SAPP, Editor and Publisher Admitted tothe mails at Holbrood, as second class matter, May IA, 1909. Rates of Subscription in advance
 One year S2.00
 Advertising rates made known up- on application
 All advertising will be run until or dered out.
The Holbrook news., 1909-08-27

John Nelson, one of the big wool growers of the County was in Holbrook, Monday, from his ranch near Heber.