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The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1911-07-06
VALUE OF ELECTRIC FANS
Drive Away Mosquitoes and
Flies

Practically the only thing . fly
Tor . mosQuito) is afraid of ia an
electric fan. Why this little
pest should fear the whirling fan
is mystery. Perhaps it does
not like the sullsn hum of the
motor. or is afraid of being suck
cd into the whirling blades or
finds the stiff breeze uncomfor-
table.
An electric fan will keep flies
of from windows, show cases,
candy and food stuff exposed for
sale, or from vegetables, if al
lowed to play over the place or
wares to be protected. More than
one merchant has found the cleo
trio fan invaluable to keep flies
out OF the store. By placing .
fan near the main entrance, 60
that the air current flows towards
the doorway, very few flies will
enter. Flies take little comfort
in room where an electric fan
is in operation.
Aside from keeping the rooms
cool and sweet the electric faa
10 very valuable TO drive away
flies. This deadliest ofall house
hold pests likes stagnant air, hot
and stuffy rooms and is not found
1t ell where the air is pure, clean
and vigorously stirring. Electric
News.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1911-07-06
THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE
Will be Held at Cloudcroft Aug
ust IA to 26

Otero County Teachers Insti-
tute will be held at ClOudcroft,
August IA to %. An examina-
tion will be held at the close of
institute. Prof. T. w. Conway
will conduct. Special work will
be given rs follows: Penman.
ship, by Prof. j. M. Helm; Civ
ice, by Prof. K. s. Upton, Mo-
del primary class work and
public school drawing, by Miss
Eva FELTON,. Arithmetic, by
Superintendent Simms. Special
instruction in public school music
will be given If competent in
structor can be secured. All
teachers, excepting those hold
ing life certificates, are compel
led to attend ten days institute
each year and are expected to
be on hand for roll call on first
day of session, Augusta. Insti-
tute fee, $500. Expenses for
board and room need not be
more than $500 for the two
weeks. For further particulars
see or write,
Lacy Sims,
County Supt. of Schools.
Alamogordo, N. M.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1911-07-06

and big cottonwoods. They said
II was fine. with something hap
pening every minute. There
were patriotic speeches. a band
concert. baseball game. pony
races, aud in the evening q big
dance. Weighing the evidence
of all those who were fortunate
enough To- attend. aud consider
ing the celebration by and large.
which is to say. in all its various
phases, the conclusion n is reached
that the barbecue dinner was
the real show. They say that
the meats We're juicy and tender.
and done To a turn. What il
more, there vas an abundance Of
the dinner.
Nearly all of the Alam0gordo
party returned on the special
train, which left Tularosa at
eight o'clock. A few remained
for the dance. 1t is said to have
been the best celebration that
Tularosa ever has had. There
was not record breaking Grove d
in attendance, but it was the
most delightful and enjoyable.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1911-07-06
Wash-Outs all Around

Wash-outs seem to be the lat
est wrinkle just now. While
only good showers have been
falling here in the valley, the
mountains have had torrents OF
rain. 1t is reported thata heavy
rain fell all day Sunday ct Cloud
croft and High Rolls. A little
diversion dam on the Improve
msnt COmpany's ditch was wash
ed out three days in succession,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The track Of the El Paso and
Southwestern was washed out
Sunday afternoon near Three
Rivers, and delayed traffic for
several hours.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1911-07-06
Rushing Business in Court

Commencing at three o'clock
this afternoon, business in the
district court will be rushing.
The case Of the greatest impor-
tance is the Lincoln county re-
moval case which will be argued
before Judge Wright. A delega-
tion Of about twenty Lincoln
county citizens, principally from
Oarrizozo, is here to attend the
hearing.
There are also two cases Of
insanity from other counties Of
this district to be heard at this
time.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1911-07-06

gslss, commencing July IS. tui-
tien ten dollars : week. He il
considered one Of the best men
in his line In America.
i will return 10 Alamogordo
August l, and commence prep
sratiOns for the opening Of school
the hrst Monday in Septem Der.
Yours truly.
OHAs. ID. GEoRsE.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1911-07-06
Armory Dance Certainly Was
"The Goods

The dance given by the young
people at the Armory Saturday
eveningw was well attended and
very enjoyable. On account of
the fact that it was organized on
short notice, it was not possible
to invite everybody.
Three electric fans helped to
keep the hall cool and kept dane
ing from being too strenuous.
The music was much better
than usual, and of course contrib
uted to the success and pleas
urs Of the evening. Punch was
served.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1911-07-06
Another OHBurning Locomotive
on Mountain

The Alamogordo and Sacra-
mento Mountain R'y has put an
other oil burning locomotive into
service. The 186 has just been
converted and is proving salts
factory in it's performances.
With two oil-burners on the
mountain division, the passen-
gers need never fear any more
cinders or coal smoke.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1911-07-06
Good Idea for our Orchards

Birds, it seems, rarely if ever
get accustomed to the sound OF
electric bells 80 as not to be
startled at the ringing of one.
Knowing this, the head master
of an Austrian school has patent
ed an electric scarscrow, in which
> clock makes the connection at
irregular intervals to electric
bells scattered over his orchard.
News.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1911-07-06

L. U. Norris, superintendent
and II. s Fairbank, trsinmastsr.
OF the III Paso and Southwest
ern Route, were here Wsdnss-
day.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1911-07-06

Prosper Sherry spent Monday
and Tuesday in Tularosa attend
ing TO legal matters.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1911-07-06

More showers Thursday.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
sAuERKRAUT LONGEVITY AID
Rev. Flynn Of California Makes Some
Peppery Remarks on Diet and
Fat-Two Meals Enough.

Cincinnati-"Any man who is SO
fat that he cannot see his feet while
walking, ought to be arrested" said
the Rev. Earl Flynn Of Berkeley, Cal.
to Y. NJ. C. A. audience the other
day. 1.-TWO meals day are enough
for the average person to eat and
remain in healthy condition. The
person who eats three meals day
needs IL hours sleep to refresh him
self"
Mr.. Flynn. who 10 76 years old, con.
tinued:
THE food which collects the long.
evity germ is sauerkraut. The man
or woman who keeps on a diet Of this
kind. ought to live century or more.
sauerkraut is very nutritious and
should be on the table Of everybody"
Continuing his health talk, Mr..
Flynn wound up with saying: ITO be
healthy every minister must sweat
twice a week. A good many minis.
ters only sweat once q month, when
they draw their salaries" s..,
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
DAME NATURE HINTS
When the Food 10 Not Suited.

When Nature gives her signal that
something Is wrong 1T Is generally
with the food; the old Dame is always
faithful and one should act at once.
To put of the change is to risk that
which may be irreparable. An Ari-
xona man says:
For years could not safely eat
any breakfast. l tried all kinds of
breakfast foods, but they were all
soft. starchy messes, which gave me
distressing headaches. drank strong
coffee. too, which appeared to benefit
me at the time, but added to the head
aches afterwards. Toast and coffee
were no better, for l found the toast
very consupating.
"A friend persuaded me to quit cof-
fee and the starchy breakfast foods,
and use Postum and Grape-Nuts In
stead. I shall never regret taking his
advice.
THE change they have worked in
me is wonderful. l now have no more
Of the distressing sensations in my
stomach after eating, and never have
any headaches. have gained IL
pounds In weight and feel better in
every way. Grape-Nuts make de-
licious as well as a nutritious dish.
and find that Postum Is easily d.
gested and never produces dyspepsia
symptoms"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek. Mich.
Get the little book, 1.-THE Road to
Wellville." In pkgs. There's .
Reason"
Ever read the above letter. new
one appears from time to time. They
efe genuine, tRue, and fall of human
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
open.AIr School. Increasing.

Since January /. 1907. sixty-five
open-air schools for children afflicted
with or predisposed to tuberculosis
have been established in twenty-eight
cities, according to an announcement
made by the National Association for
the Study and Prevention of Tubercu.
losis. The first open-air school in the
United States was established on jan
uary 1. 1907, by the board Of educa-
ton Of Providence. r. l., at the in
stance Of DR.. Ellen A. Stone. The
next school was established in May
Of the same year at Pittsburg, and
the third at Boston in July, 1908. Ac.
cording to the reports received by the
National Association. the result Of the
open-air class-work has been to re-
store most OF the children to normal
health and efficiency. One of these
open-air schools or classes should be
established for each $4,000 popula.
ton, especially in cities.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
CATTLE GUARD is EFFECTIVE
Novel Device Prevents Cow From
Wandering on Rails and Meeting
Injury.

Chicago.-The old story about some
one asking George Stephenson. the in
ventor of the locomotive, what would
happen to train If COW wandered
on the line. to which the latter re
piled he would 'be very sorry for the
cow" seems to have found sym
pathetic echo in the western states in
the form of a novel cattle guard on
railways, the practical utility of which
is demonstrated in the illustration.
The device claims to effectually pre-
vent cattle straying up the railway
line and thus meeting with injury or
death from oncoming trains. AS the
COW walks along the track she meets
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

A smart man is one who agrees
with woman-so she thinks.
In this era Of expensive living the
father Of ten children has a strenu.
Gus job.
Merely loving woman doesn't sat.
ify her; she wants you to make love
to her.
A man who insists that he's Just as
good as you are may not be extra
good at that.
How giddy girl does enjoy making
a man keep on trying to kiss her
when she won't let him.
It's good thing for man to bump
up against the proof or his own unim.
portance occasionally.
You wonder why you have more
trouble than other people. and they
wonder why you have less trouble
than they do.-Chicago News.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
Absent-Minded Bridegroom.

John Adams has always been abb
sent minded, says the Kansas City
Journal. Yesterday he went with Ida
Lee Of Kansas City. Mo-, to Kansas
City, Kan, to be married by Paul
Hun. acting probate Judge. When
Judge HUFF asked him II he would
take this woman to be your lawfully
welded wife," he was looking out Of
the window and didn't answer.
IF you've any doubts about it we
will stop right here" the bride said
deflantly.
Adams protested that he had not
hesitated at all. but had merely been
thinking about something else. The
ceremony was completed without
further hitch.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
"ECZEMA ITCHED SOL
COULDN'T STAND IT."

II suffered with eczema on my neck
for about six months. beginning by
little pimples breaking out. / kept
scratching till the blood came. It
kept getting worse, I couldn't sleep
nights any more. It kept itching for
about a month. then l went to doc.
tor and got some liquid to take. 1t
seemed as II was going to get bet
ter. The itching stopped for about
three days, but when 1t started again
was even worse than before. The &C.
zema itched SO badly couldn't stand
1t any more. I went to a doctor and
he gave me some medicine. but 1t
didn't do any good. We have been
having Cuticura Remedies in the
house. so decided to try them.
had been using Cuticura Soap, SO
got me box of Cuticura Ointment,
and washed OF the affected part with
Cuticura Soap three times day, and
then put the Cuticura Ointment on.
The first day put 1t on, 1t relieved
me of itching SO l could sleep all that
night. 1t took about a week, then I
could see the scab come OF. kept
Suc IchliucuI up AOE tAICo Wcohn, huu
my eczema was cured.
my brother got his face burned
with gunpowder, and he used Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment The peo-
pie all thought he would have scars.
but you can't sec that he ever had
his face burned. It was simply awful
to look at before the Cuticura Rem.
edies (Soap and Ointment) cured It,"
(SignedD Miss Elizabeth Gehrki, For
rest City, Ark, Oct. 16, 1910.
Although Cuicura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold by druggists and deal
ers everywhere. a liberal sample OF
each, with 32-page booklet on the care
and treatment of skin and hair, will be
sent. postfree, on application to Potter
d. & G. Corp. Dept. x. Boston.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
labradoTs Future.

According to statements made the
other day by DR.. Grenfall Of Labrador,
the Cinderella Of British possessions,
has brilliant future before 1t. DR..
Grenfall. who has lived 20 years in
that snowy country, says that in
days to come it will carry a popula-
ton as easily as Norway does today
1t is, he says better country than
Iceland, and to be greatly preferred
to Lapland. Finland, Siberia and
Northern Alaska,
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27

tration at the time the bloomer move
ment first started 40 years or more
ago. What has become of the other
bloomerites no one knows, but this
particular bloomerite blooms on In her
quaint old costume, and doesn't conde-
scend to notice skittish rivals who
prance up Broadway wearing duds that
are feeble variations Of her original
dress
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
PIONEER OF HAREM SKIRT
Forty Years Ago, and Has
Kept II Up.

Jersey City.-Talking of your Broad.
way beauties in their freakish harem
to this old lady. who has worn 'em for
ever since the early bloomer move
ment long before those Broadway
freaks were born and wears 'em with
entire satisfaction to herself at least
to this very day. She is Miss Fowler
of Vineland N. ]. She donned the cos
tune she is seen wearing In the illus
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27

fitting platform between the rails
which tips up as she steps upon It,
The COW. imagining her progress to
be barred and not endowed by nature
with superabundance Of intelligence
"a fact which the willy inventor must
have borne in mind-instead of walk
ing round the obstruction proceeds to
compliment the exceeding ingenuity
and foresight Of its originator by walk
ing of the line altogether.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
His Remuneration,

II couldn't think of a thing to give
up lent"
THAT so?"
"Yes, and when remarked as much
in the bosom Of my family my wife
and daughters told me l could put in
the time getting ready to give up for
Easter'-Houston Post.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
A Moving Description.

First they compel us to give up
our money" said the vociferous agi.
tator, land then they compel us to
put up with such little comforts a.
they may find it convenient to pro.
vide"
about whom are you talking?~
asked the common person, YEARLY.
"the trusts or the street car con.
ductors ?"-Washington Star.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
Inevitable.

"Dey ain mo- use talkin' to a wom-
an" said Charcoal Eph as he emerged
from a dispute with Mrs. Charcoal.
"She done bound t. git y wild weepin'
er hannah yo' wild flatiron, buh.
lieve me! Han me de boss liniment,
Mistah observation-disclosures Evening
Sun.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
HandsfuII of Money.

Bacon-And did the lawyer take
your case?
Egbert-Oh, yes; and he said he ex.
pected to have his hands full
Bacon-And did you give him as
much as that?
Egbert-As what?
Bacon-Two hands full.-Yonkers
Statesman.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
A Modern Bird,

We met the Early Bird and were
amazed. on glacing at our watches, to
discover that the hour of had long
since struck.
you're not so early, after ALL" we
remarked, significantly.
NO." assented the Early Bird, look.
ing very conscious all at once. "The
fact is, got the hook-worm!" Puck.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
Just Women.

Hint thought you and Ethel had
had quarrel?"
Her-"We have. hate her,"
Him-"But I saw you kiss each
other when you met yesterday"
Her-"Yes. but that's all we do.
We hardly speak,"
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
The Translation.

Waiter-What will you have, sir?"
Customer docking over the restaur-
ant bill OF fare)-Permit me to cogi-
tate. In the correlation Of forces 1t is
a recognized property of atomic frag-
ments. whatever their age, to join.
and
Waiter (shouts across the halD-
Hash for one!
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
What She Wanted.

Father Ito his daughter) = I've
brought you either for your birthday.
my dear. and book by which you
can teach yourself to play on it in .
month.
Daughter-But 1t was the either
teacher l wanted most.-Fliegende
Blaetter.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
Small Girl Defines Leisure.

Mrs. Philip Snowden, the English
suffragette. began at a dinner in New
York her reply to toast on MAR.
riage" with the words:
Il once asked a little girl II she
knew what leisure was?
"'Yes," she replied. Leisure is the
place where married people repent"
New York Tribune.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
New Mexico.

The last smelling at the Deadwood
mines. Mogollon, produced. $500 Troy
ounces gold and silver bullion. Con-
centrates amounted to fifteen sacks
from the usual tonnage stamped.
Up on South Fork OF Red River.
Taos county. lies the Hamm mining
property which Is putting on new life.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
For Good Reasons.

why, Tommy" exclaimed the Sun.
day school teacher, don't you say
your prayers every night before you
go to bed?"
mot any more" replied Tommy.
II uster when l slept in a folding
bed, though. h.'-Philadelphia Record.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
Much the Same.

Mrs. Myles-Did you ever see a
man go through things like that Gus
toms inspector?
Mrs. Styles-Oh, yes; I've seen my
husband go through a bureau drawer,
looking for a shirt.-Yonkers States
man.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
IMPORTANT THAT PUBLIC SHOULD
KNOW ABOUT GREAT
KIDNEY REMEDY

The testimonial am to give you comes
unsolicited. have been suffering from
lumbago for ten years and at times was
unable to stand erect. A Mr.. Dean of this
city, saw me in my condition (bent over)
and inquired the cause. I told him that I
had the lumbago. He replied, "1f you get
what tell you to-, you need not have it,"
said ! would take anything for ease. He
said, "You get two bottles of DR.. Kill
mer's Swamp-Reot and take it, and if it
does not fix you o. X. will pay for the
medicine myself" I did so and am well
man. For five months have been as well
as could be. Before took your Swamp
Root was in constant pain day and night,
This may look like advertising, but it
seems to me most important that the
public should be made familiar with this
treatment as it is the only one I know
which is an absolute cure. I owe a great
deal to DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and am
anxious that others situated as I was
should know and take advantage of it.
Hoping that this testimonial may be of
benefit to some one, am
j. A. ROWLAND,
1874 Humboldt St.
Denver, Col.
State of Colorado L.
City and County of Denver
Personally appeared before me, Notary
Public in and for the city and county
of the State of Colorado, j. A. Rowland,
known to me as the person whose name
is subscribed to the above statement and
upon his oath declares that it is true
and correct statement.
DANIEL q. DRAPER,
Later :, Notary Public.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
No Wonder,

sang by the sad sea waves;
The waves were sad and wet.
My sweet voice rang-and as l sang
The waves were sadder yet.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
State of Colorado
Letter TO
DR.. Kllner = Co.
BinsAaaton, n. 7.
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You

Prove What Swamp-Root viii Do For You
Send to DR.. Kilmer Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone. You will also receive
. booklet of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure and mention this paper.
For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty
cents and one-dollar.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
Modern Method. .

My books are in very bad shape"
said the high financier.
Shall send for an expert ac-
countant?" inquired the confidential
man.
mo. Send for an st."-Wash-
ington Star.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27

Constipation causes and aggravates many
serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured by
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favor.
ite family laxative.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
Wyomlna.

James Griffith reports having To-
Gated some very promising placer
ground In Purgatory gulch near En-
campment. The report Is that he has
sunk prospect hole through seven.
teen feet OF sand and gravel. all OF
which gives rich gold paintings, but
bed rock has not been reached and
that 10 where the best values are
looked for.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
Uncle Eoen Saws:

DE clothes don't make de man, but
jes' de same policeman's uniform do
carry heap of influence in an argu.
ment. Washington Star.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27

To be conscious that you are ignor'
ant is a great step to knowledge
Benjamin Disraeli.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27

Binks-Hella. old man, you're .
sight, you look as though you'd been
fired from cannon! Where is your
auto?
Jinks-I don't exactly know, don't
think it's come down yet.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
Evidently Deeply In Love.

Chedomir Mikovitch. Belgrade po-
liceman, comitted suicide after his
sweetheart had informed him she
could not leave her situation to follow
him on his new beat.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27

The ship in which many fond hopes
60 down is courtship.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
Millions Say So

WHICH miIlionS OF peopIo use Iof
years medicine It proves its merit.
People who know CASCARETS'
value buy over . million boxes .
month. It's the biggest seller be-
cause it 10 the best bowel and liver
medicine ever made. No matter
what you're using. i.st s'y CAS-
CARETS 0nee-you'll See. m7
cAscARBTs loo. bog for . weeks
treatment, all drugyists. Biggest seller
b the world. MILLION boxss . month.
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
w E STE r IN
MINING NEWS
IN q r 4 EF

THE TREND OF METAL PRICES.
silver .................. .$053 h
ToPpeT .....'.... -. VII ~ a. II W
Spelter .$5. 80
Gilpin observer., 1911-04-27
COLORADO
LEGISLATIVE
D OF N G s
Governor vetoes Race-Track Bill.

Governor Vetoes Race-Track Bill.
Those who opposed the passage of
the Cornforth Race Track bill, which
was vetoed by Governor Shafroth, are
approving the stand taken by the
States chief executive in preventing
bill becoming law which would IL
cense horse-racing, pool-selling and
prize-fighting in Colorado. Several
societies and ministerial associations
have adopted resolutions upholding
the governors action.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-02-25

each weekly wage. also assisted his
parents. For a small amount, four
corner lots, close In, were pur-
chased. They were covered with
stumps, but he cleared them at
spare times. Within two years a
pretty six-room cottage was erect
ed-whep lumber was cheap Plans
were submitted to competent car
penters for best figures. Two car
penters took the contract for nine
hundred dollars, guaranteeing best
Workmanship, good lumbe wood
fiber plaster, rough-in electric wir-
ing and plumbing.
We married and moved into our
home. Next year the house was
painted, walls tinted, modern cleo
trio and plumbing fixtures installed.
Our furniture was expensive, so was
bought piece by piece. All improve
ments are In and paid for. Our place
commands the admiration of all who
see it. We are enabled to meet for
tunes reverses, and save for future
Investments.
Herbert is coming! Well, O CHEEKY
fire, contented wife, two romping
babies and the Times await him in
his Home Sweet Home"
MRS. HERBERT HILLARY.