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GET RICH QUICK FARMERS.
Belgian Hare Industry had
West Going, But Fortunes
Failed to Materialize.

(Kansas City Journal.)
Greed for the long green has led
many a man astray or bereft him, at
times, Of his reasoning powers. Often,
as they. afterward appear. the most
ludicrous propositions were taken up
in good faith, as q means OF bringing
in the shekels: ait ts human nature
to want something for nothing. This
tendency has been the cause Of much
disappointment in the past and doubt
less it will be So in the future. It .is
not confined to any one class, but
seems to permeate the whole race, re-
gardless Of caste. color, religion,
learning, or previous condition. It ia
the human frailty or trait that in
vites the "humbug." the "faker" and
the "blue sky" merchant.
One Of these unique get-rich-quick
schemes that caught q good many
Kansans ten or twelve years ago was
the Belgian hare. industry. 1t devel-
oped into a craze and swept the en-
tire country 1t, caught not only the
trusting farmer, but the sophisticat-
ed city man as we'll. The promoters
with their lungs and literature. bait
ed all kinds wheresoever, rich ol
poor, on the theory that no mates
how much or little money anyone had
the lust for additional gold would dc
the business. It did. But where, oh
where is this industry that was &C
widely heralded and promised &C
much to those who would engage II
1t. Echo answers. "Where?" 1t seems
more than passing strange, but tina,
is the case.
Topics was recently reminded O.
this by one Of his farmer friends, who
/ it was found on cross-examinatior
had had some experience with thes,
prolific animals. eyes, he confessed
as he lit his Missouri meerschaum, :"
was at one time going to make m!
fortune breeding the Belgian hare. I
looked almost too good to be true
but when one would figure 1t out tn
dope was there all right, as is Away
the case with such propositions. I
looked about az good to me as tn
cucumber business, and Of the two
thought 1t would be more dignified t,
get rich quick through breeding tn
most perfect specimen Of the Belgian
hare.
"a decade or more ago it was no
uncommon for the so-called 'bes
bred hares to sell as high as $50
per animal. In rummaging anon
some old newspapers recently cam
across an advertisement Of firm q
Belgian hare importers. They quote
does, bred or INBRED, at SIS to SO
each; imported bucks. $50 to $500. be
ing especially selected and worth th
The evening times., 1911-08-24

cutting down the expense instead of
swelling the postal rate. The action
decided upon by the postmaster gen.
eral certainly INDICATES that the
long-standing charge was well-found-
ed. 1t also implies that Mr. Hitch
cock and his predecessors have been
a long time in arriving at that con-
clusion.
1t is better late than never; and
for the benefit implied in that adage
the postal department is entitled to
due credit
The evening times., 1911-08-24


A cat is conspicuous enough with
out tying a ribbon around its neck.
Any man can, be- a booze fighter,
but he can't whip the stun that way.
A soldiers notion Of the meanest
man is the one who captures Z. desert
en- f.i'Es.7itTFiiift:.1 %. ':9f''.} 7asca
1t isn't considered good form ii to
write social letters with a typewriter.
and foolishness Of other kinds IL en-
couraged more than It should be.
If a man has two daughters Of boy
crazy age and tendencies. he ias to
buy two hammocks; that's abodt all
there is to that.
/. Committees meet, argue and decide.
and then In q few years the stone
commences to crumble. We always
feel that way when. we have asgrouch.
"A boys idea Of the greatest luck is
to discover q problem his. teacher
cant solve; otherwise, q boys inter-
est in mathematics is apt 70 lag q
good deal.
It should be said for the travelling
man that he doesn't, like tho tramp,
have great deal to say about the
wanderlust being responsible for his
occupation.
A blizzard 10 q blamed uncomfort-
able thing. too. IL you are looking for.
q silver lining TO- wear with your wilt
EE.ss F!
Still, II you can over-estfmate your
triumph without viewing your tfou-
bles in the same light, It doesnt mat
ter so much.
With the exception Of the picnic
feast. there usually Is supply Of
pickles sufacient to meet the demand
J at the table. el s7Fs
The evening times., 1911-08-24

rounded, not chopped: head rather
lengthy; muscular chest; tail straight
not screwed; and altogether Of q racy
appearance. with large, round, bright
and bold hazel eyes, and five-inch
ears, we'll set on. A rabbit that didn't
measure up to this standard was un-
ceremoniously consigned to the sham
bles.
"The owners of the hares were
mighty finicky for while. It was
about as touchy a thing to criticise
their rabbits as their wives. A neigh
Dor Of mine was SO thoroughly strick-
en- that he disposed of all his live
stock, believing that in this day of
specialization he would be more sue
Fcessfui by having rabbits only. He
thought rabbit, talked rabbit, ate rah-
bit, and turned rabbit, for after the
industry faded he turned politician.
Handled properly, however, the
Belgian hares were indeed great mon
ey makers-for their promoters. They
were benefactors to those who .pock-
eted the cash galore for advertising
them and selling the tpedigreed' took
at a thousand times their value. To
such the Belgian was the sweetest
meated animal that embarked with
Noah, but to those Of US who bought
he was delusion and q snare. There
was no market for them. Americans
never will take to rabbit as a steady
diet in place Of good old roast beef,
mutton and pork. and the effort to
make the rabbit popular in Kansas
was dismal failure. So far as the
Belgian is concerned, Kansas is now
hareless state, and the chances are
| it will stay that way"
The evening times., 1911-08-24

People may not, admire tyrant
but the truth is that it is hard for {
man to make a hit by forgiving I.
woman,
The evening times., 1911-08-24

Too many people consider things
an hour or two after they have made
up their minds just what they are
going to do about It.
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. . . . . . . &c . . I
NUBS OF THOUGHTS.

Some men practice lying until they
BECOME go expert they are proud of It
The evening times., 1911-08-24
There is no need to provide artificial
hot air escapes.

A chigger probably has the, most
energy for it's size.
The evening times., 1911-08-24

A cat is conspicuous enough with
out tying ribbon around its neck.
The evening times., 1911-08-24

When a city jay bites; he bites deep
er than his country. cousin.
The evening times., 1911-08-24
Fiber Stair Carpet
japanese Stair Mating

Straw mating, Sc inches wide in greens and reds
mixed; just the thing for bedrooms Regular 35c per yd
Friday special per yard 27c.
The evening times., 1911-08-24

Any man cam be q booze fighter
but he can't whip the stuff that way.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15

sic. IA East Third street, and were
conducted by the hostesses to Won.
deriy's Theater where they were
given rare musical treat--the pleas.
ure of hearing the numbers render
ed by the Giersdorf Concert Com.
pany.
After the concert the ladies' went
In a body to Mrs. Fernsers confec-
tionery store and were refreshed on
the most delicious of the dainty
good things that may be procured
there.
Each guest considers herself most
fortunate in having been privileged
to take part in so delightful and in
formal an evening.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15
chieans Club.

Mrs. Elmer Cock was hostess to
the Chicane Club Monday afternoon
OF this week and was gracefully as
sisted in her pleasant duties by Mrs.
Harry Allen and Miss Scott
Yellow combined with white was
the suggestion in color and was ad-
hered to in decorations. tally cards
and refreshments. A tiny yellow
chicken was perched jauntily on each
portion of delicious cream.
Ordinarily chickens on or in the
cream would create CONSERVATION,
but when their fluffy presence sug-
gests the nearness Of Easter only
joy is awakened.
Mrs. Warren Winterburne. Mrs. NJ.
A. Lee and Mrs. Clyde Smith were
guests OF the club.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15

Baptist Aid Society.

There was pleasant social meet
ing Of the Baptist Aid Society on
Thursday afternoon ut the home OF
Mrs. r. Phillips. So Belleview ave.
nue..
About twenty-five ladies' were In
attendance and took part in an excit-
Ing Easter-egg hunt.
Strings were conferred at the cleo
trolier and threaded away in every
direction. each leading to coy nest
Of brilliant eggs. There was one OF
these magic strings for every guest.
and each guest was supposed to fol-
low ones intricate leading until the
goal was reached. We have heard Of
following raintow TO az of gold
but never of following a thread to n
nest of rabbit eggs But anyway that
is what these ladies did and had n
mint OF fun In the search.
Refreshments were served In keep
Ing with the program and the sea.
son.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15
HIGH SCHOOL.


The track meet will be held at
Rocky Ford May 18th. Our boys are
In better condition than they have
ever been before.
Our share of the proceeds from the
Glee Club entertainment amounted to
between 800 and Sl05.
The mem ers of the Lamar Board
OF Education were inspecting our
schools Monday, to get some sugaes-
lions as they are constructing a new
high school building at that place.
The concert given by the Amphion
Glee Club Friday evening was well
attended and the program very much
enjoyed.
The sophomores went out to the
reservoir Thursday evening and en-
joyed an old fashioned egg roast.
They met at the high school building
mt 6 o'clock aud were accompanied
on their merry jaunt by MIR. Porter.
The debate which was to have
been held at the high school last
night has been postponed until next
Friday evening on account OF one of
the Rocky Ford debaters being III
with measles. We hope to have n
large crowd out and feel that the
older people of La Junta should take
a great deal OF interest in the fu.
ture citizens OF their town.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15
School Election Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting OF the legal voters OF
school district No. II In the county
Of otero will be held at the Colum.
bian school building ON Monday, the
first day OF May. 1911. for the pur-
pose OF electing one director MS pro-
vided by law.
The ballot box will be opened at
mo hour Of IL noon and closed at
the hour Of y. m. The meeting will
be organized for the TRANSACTION OF
any other business pertaining to
school interests that may be brought
before II. r. T.. THOMPSON.
Secretary Of School District No. IL.
County Of Otero.
Dated April q, 1911.
First publication. April s. 1911.
Last publication. April ~. 1911.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15
Golden West Club.

The Golden West Club met Tues
day afternoon In regular session with
Mrs. Vim, fiscus. 9os Colorado ave
nue..
The usual game WAS played for sew
eral hours. and tn. hostess was pre-
scented with hand painted plate.
Mrs. c. u. Botkin WAS awarded tn.
BOBBY prize. Miss Lottie Lane was
the guest Of the club.
The delicious and seasonabie re-
freshments were served In three
courses.
The club gave It's annual Easter
Party asst evening at the home Of
Airs vcrn weleh. ON San Juan ave
nue.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15
Harmony Club.

The Harmony Club met Monday al.
ternoon with Miss Ida Theits. AT
her home, CO., Santa Fe avenue.
All members were present and a
spirit OF good cheer and enthusiasm
prevailed Four ladies aside from
the club membership were present
to fill the guest table.
The club gift was presented to
the hostess. and relishable refr, sh-
ments were served
The club will be entertained next
week by Miss Mary Calfee at her
home. 92l Belleyiew avenue.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15
lilIy-Allen.

81 Mr.. E. l.. Lilly and Miss Glenn
ALLEN were married at the home OF
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c.
n. Allen, one mile west OF La Junta
Wednesd evening at O'Clock. the
Rev. W. r. Davis performing the
ceremony.
The house was beautifully decorat.
ed for the happy occasion In white
and pink carnations and In south
ern smilxx.
Miss Allen was attended by Miss
Louise Lilly. sister Of the groom. and
MIR. Lilly had rs his groomsman his
friend, Mr.. Emmett varrell. Only
the near relatives Of the contract
Ing parties were present.
Miss Allen WAS tecomingly gowned
In n dainty dress OF white cmbroid'
cry and carried an arm boQuet Of
white carnations and ferns. Miss
Lilly wore white also. and carried
pink carnations.
A sumptuous wedding dinner was
served immediately after the cere-
mony. A number Of beautiful pres
ents came from friends OF the we'd
ded pair.
Mr.. Lilly Is a prosperous farmer
and mn appreciated citizen.
Miss Allen Is the daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. c. ~ Allen and Is well
known In our city and highly esteem
I'd for her many womanly qualities
She has been employed In the local
postofficc for number Of years.
MIR. and Mrs. Lilly will be a,
home to their host OF friends after
May LIST. two miles west OF La juntn'
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15
Woms0's Club.

The woman's Club met last Friday
afternoon a, the home Of Mrs. l.. ".
Gilbert. SIS Beiievicw avenue. and
were the guests Of Miss Georgia
Shropshire.
The afternoon WAS given over 10
the election Of officers with the fol.
lowing result: President. Mrs. Leslie
Jones: vice president. Mrs. Minnie
vcasi.: secretary. Mrs. c. =. Ken.
dali. treasurer. Mrs. X. A. Stecn: del
esate TO state federation next fail.
Mrs. Wilson Hart: alternate. Mrs.
Geo. Thompson. new member Of the
free loan fund committee. Mrs. =.
n. Mendeleon.
FoiIowtng election Of officers the
program Tor the sew year wss rca1
ssd ap1eevel.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15
Monday Afternoon Bridge Club.

The members of the Monday After
noon Bridge Club were entertained
this week, in the clubs regular SEES
sion. by Mrs. r. r Lewis at the
home Of Mrs. S. K. Mendelson.
Easter was very PRETTY suggested
In the refreshments and the manner
of their serving. and in the dainty
fayors given to each guest
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15
Beatrice Stevens. Editor

r., ONIGHT Is the night for the
Easter rabbit and in the
morning. children. you may
S@ expect to find q rabbits
nest full Of pretty easter eggs. tuck
ed away in every clump Of tall
grass and under every blossoming
shrub. You doubt IL! Tut. tut. Why.
it's Just as true as 1t is that Santa
Claus comes down the chimney on
Christmas eve, and that witches are
abroad on Halloween.
Your mammas believe II. and so
do your big sisters Indeed they do.
They have been finding rabbits nests
l all the week at the various social
functions they have attended. They
believe in the dear little fluffy chick
ems. too tbut they believe more in the
big, fullgrown, fat ones that can be
baked or boiled-the real thing. We
all do.
Anyway, tomorrow is Easter, and
therell be more beautiful new
dresses and dreams of Easter bon
nets and Easter bonnets that are
dreams" Really, the most impor-
tant fact in the whole day will be
Easter tonnets and dresses and rab-
bits eggs.
To tell you the truth, speaking of
rabbits nests. | saw the dearest rab-
bit lately. am sure he was one Of
those Easteregg rabbits. He sat
up as sedate and watchful. In the
shadow OF tree where he could
keep one eye on the big merry moon
that peeped a, him around the tree,
and laughed. His two little paws
that somehow had gotten loose from
the tar baby. hung meekly on his
breast. came away and left him
there sitting perfectly still on his
little brown launches while the moon
slipped around to laugh at him from
the other side OF the tree. and I'll
bet II you oan find that tree you'll
find fine nest and lot OF wonder.
full eggs.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15
jolly hsyride.

The girls and boys Of the eighth
grade OF the Columbian school. mum.
bcring near twenty. went on n jolly
hayridc last Saturday to Rocky Ford,
Mrs. ". NJ. kintncr and Mrs. Dean
Holmes went as chapcrones.
The merry crowd left Junta abou'
II o'clock In tn. morning ON n huge
dray. ON reaching Rocky Ford they
took Ia the various points u inter.
est there. refreshing themselves ON
their dainty lunches. and had u pleas
ant time generally until III. hour
cam. to embark" for home.
They reached home somewhere
near Z o'clock In the evening each
declaring they had had III. very fin.
est time Of their lives.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15
~
Music Study Club.

The Music Study Club held its lat.
est regular session on Monday after
noon with Miss Adeline Albera.
The next session will be held on
Monday afternoon next at the home
OF Mrs. G.. II. Winchell.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15
Phone. East 32l

the organization as that will le their
annual day. The session will be
held at the home OF Mrs. Fred Mageo
There will be delightful program
rendered entirely by the children,
and tempting picnic dinner will
be served at 8 o'clock.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15

Mrs. Harbour's Easter Opening"

Mrs. Grant Harbour gave three de-
liShtful parties this week, entertain
Ing consecutiyely on Tuesday after
noon. Tuesday evening and Wednes-
day afternoon.
On each occasion she was gracious
ly assisted In her pleasant duties as
hostess by Mrs. Ella Ii sht. Mrs. J.
o. Wood and Mrs. c. Jameyson.
The attractive decorations were of
spring flowers and dainty novelties
sugg. sting Easter In the reception
hall and parlor the sunshine OF gold
en- narcissus blossoms were added to
the soft glow Of shaded lights and
the warm light OF good cheer. In
the dining room crimson carnations
and pretty green ferns were In evi.
dcncc.
Between forty and fifty ladies' were
present through each group OF swift.
ly flying hours. On Tuesday after.
noon and on Tuesday evening the
ku' cVVs dO0OI
game ever assures keen interest and
pleasant amusement.
The ladies who were invited to e
present on "Wednesday afternoon were
hidden to an Easter opening" When
the happy company had gathered. ach
guest was presented with an inter
esting. dainty package which upon In.
vestigation proved to be miniature
straw or braid hat. In one OF the
seasons approved shapes. accompan.
led by pins. needles. ribbon and
flowers-In fact every accessory OF
u complete "chappeau"--even the In.
dispensible hat pin. Then the Ia.
dies went to work. aud OF all the
merry times they had IL. There
was eager discussing OF ways and
means" neishborly comparison and
swapping OF ideas as To bows and
streamers ana the like. The result
was most ploasing-some Of the la.
dios-in fac, all. surprising In them.
selves wonderful latent talent along
the line OF millinery.
Three Judges were appointed to
determine which hat was most arts.
tie and. after rious consideration.
for each hat was work Of art. IL
Was d termiaed To present the
award. gold hat pin. TO Miss Ida
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15

Mrs. Minnie veasie and Mrs. c. ".
wond.rly were the hos,cnscs Wed
nesdsy evening to the mem. crs Of
the Round Dozen Club. and decided
upon m unusual but delightful form
Of enteetainment.
ne company asssatae1 q an
sasly Aosf q TIE Aens q Mrs. ves.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15
SUNDAY SERVICES
AT THE
CHURCHES
A. NJ. e. Church.

Sunday school at 10 n. m. Preach.
ing 1t II u. m. and 1880 y. m. A. c.
4. ut $50 y. IN.
The Woman's Mite Missionary So.
ciety meets ON the first and third
Fridays Of each month at y. m.
Everybody is welcome.
T.. X. BOND. Pastor.
Christian Church.
Bible school nj y.t5 n. m. Mrs,
Minnie Hurst. superintendent.
Preaching at II n. m. Subject.
The Resurrection"
Christian k.ndca,or Mt $50 y. IN.
Preaching at 73o y. M. Subject.
! Earth. Not Our Rest"
Prayer se.yic. and teachers train
Ing class "Wednesday Mt 1880 y, m.
RAYMOND {. FARMER.
Minister.
Bsptist Church.
Corner Santa Fc avenue and Ninth
street.
Sunday school nj 9:ta u. m.
Preaching service ut II am.
Junior Is. Y. =. q. at Harmony hall
AT s:30 p. IA.
u. Y. =. 4. NJ ESQ y. M.
Preaching At 1880 y, M.
Special Easter music and sermons
Strangers always welcome.
W. r. DAVIS. Pastor.
o.. Andrews Episcopal Church.
Holy Communion ~ \ am.
Sunday school At 10 4. TN.
Holy Communion at II am.
Evening Prayer at 7;50 pm.
Al are cordially invited 10 these
services.
REV. II. J. JOHNSON.
Priest In charge.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15

A list Of those present Is as fol.
lows: Isla Baker. Ruby Hyhes. Ruth
Reynolds. Maria Inge. Ola Wood.
Irene Warner. Grace Jones. Wesley
Lyons. Everett Nicely. william Nee
ly. Chester Baker. Frederick Jones.
Jay Mccauley and Donald Thompson.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15
-Four O'clock Club.

The -Four O'clock Club met We'd
ncsday afternoon with Miss Carrye
Fox worthy At the Park House.
Miss Axn-~ o'Connor read an cr'
trsm-ly instruotiv. paper entitled
what President Dinx has Done for
Mexico" Miss Frances Robinson was
chosen leader for the afternoon OF
the punctuation drill.
Mrs. Summers. OF Albuquerque. n
fort ~ member Of the club was an
appreciated guest.
The club meets next "Wednesday
with Mrs. John Holly. At swink.
AAAassa Club
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15
Youthful Party.

A company OF fourteen boys and
girls enjoyed a pleasant party last
Friday evening at the home OF Don
The merry program consisted OF
many happy games and there was an
abundance OF dainti.s for refresh
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15

The North Ia Junia Womnn's Club
Met last Saturday with Mrs. u. W.
Dcy. Mrs. win Lewis read an ex'
celicnt paper on THE Education OF
0iris." dwelling especially ON domes'
tic training both In the home ana
In the school.
Mrs.. Heiener and Mrs. Dey con
trtbuted pleasins instrumental music
The usuai social hour and SERVING
q resrsshnsats followed the pro
gTa0.
TAa nsst eiub esesiea yin b. ssves
eses = ~ elgh1ssn mtais psee's u
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-15

On "Wednesday evening Mrs. Har'
bour added = gracious postscript In
hospitality 10 her week Of entertain.
Ing by serving = s o'clock dinner to
the ladies who gave her such compc.
tent assistance aud 10 their FAINT
lies. This WAS u pleasing .vidcn, q
Of thoush'fuin.ss that WAS fully ap.
preciated.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-03-09
Miss Julia Daniels, a charmi

Miss Julia Daniels, charming
young woman from Sioux City, Ia.
and A. b. Din, the Great Northern
Express agent Of this city, We're unit
ed in marriage Monday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Campbell in the presence
of few friends. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Mr.. Erickson,
pastor of the Presbyterian church.
The wedding is the elimination Of
very pretty little romance started
four years ago at Sioux City. Mr..
Dill has been in the west practically
all of the time since, where he was
employed by the Great Northern Ex-
press company and he has been stead
lily advancing in his business until
now he is considered one of the very
best men in his line He's an AL
good fellow and exceedingly popular
with all of his acquaintance.
Miss Daniels arrived in Minot last
Saturday, and preparations were made
at once for the wedding. While she
is total stranger in this city, or was
until her arrival here, she is known
to be highly cultured young lady,
and Minot society circles welcome
her.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-03-09
WHY WALLiN VOTED AoAlNor
PRINTING BILL,
Says He Favored Doubling the Old
Rate, But Coincidence Would Not
Let Him Do More.

Senator Wallin has returned from
Bismarck after participating in the
hottest legislative session that the
state has ever known. Mr.. Wallin
did some effective work in the senate
in behalf OF our normal school appro
priation bill. He said this was one
OF the hardest jobs that the members
favorable to the bill had on thei,
hands, To get the 100000 approprl.
alton, other institutions simply had
to be robbed. For instance, the hos
pital for the insane at jamestown
asked for $4,000 for d new building.
The institution needs it badly, but
had to be cut out. Other appropria-
tons had to be trimmed down to a
minimum that the 'Minot normal
might get that appropriation.
In regard to the printing bill, Mr.
Wallin says that the reason he voted
against it was not because he thought
the publishers were already getting
enough for commissioners proceed
ings, but because his conscience
would not let him vote to increase it
to such an extent. He said he favor
ed doubling the old rate, which would
have changed the price from 25 cents
to so cents for each twelve lines OF
eight point.
Senator Steele of IMohan was one
of the best boosters for the Normal
school appropriation bill, and his four
terms in the senate make him one of
the strongest men of that body.