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The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

A New York man recently died OF
old age at &c. He was probably one
of those who sang: Better twenty
years OF broadway than a cycle OF
New Jersey"
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

The trouble will not be over until
we fiud out whether the American
or the National league champions are
the better ball players.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

The picture Of a juggernaut on a
SOY ride is indeed one to cause a TEN
porary suspension of pedestrlanism on
the highways and byways OF the land
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

Food supplies are to go through the
mails and the cancellation of stamps
on packages OF eggs should be con.
Quoted gently.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

Poys we're playing Indians and ban
dts long before the advent Of the
movies.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

A Pennsylvania woman suing for
divorce charged that she has had but
two new dresses in twelve years. No
stronger case OF extreme cruelty was
sVer made nut.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

a woman in Washington was mar.
ried eleven years and never told It.
This skaters another long-cherished
tradition.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

New Jersey holds the chivalry cham
pionship There women are girls uh'
Ill they are forty
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

II the Astor baby had his way he
probably would trade his S3,OoO,OVO
for an all-day sucker.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

The new 800 bill is said to bear
Alexander Hamilton's portrait. but we
fear We shall have to take somebody's
word for 1t.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

The New York commissioner OF po.
lice bad his pocket picked. Under
present conditions in that city this
seems like adding insult to injury.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

A Pennsylvania man died at a ball
game while roofing for the winning
team. From a fans" view he died
at the summit Of earthly bliss,
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

Red apples may produce red checks,
as a fruit grower says, but green
apples make a little boy blue.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

Another defective golf ball has
broken into print by exploding, but
as a rule II is the defective golfer who
Is explosive.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

Some women pay more attention
20 their dogs than they do to their
husbands, but then maybe the dogs
growl less
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17
Impossible

"Jaggs is aman ofloose conduct
Hardly, for whenever ! see him.
he's tight"
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

No man can tell how a marriage
will turn out, but any woman can
and usually does.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

When there are so many great men
and women in the country II makes US
few common people feel awfully
lonely.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

What effect would synthetic rubber
have on the chewing gum Industry
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

Pumpkin pie begins to draw upon
the culinary horizon.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

II the women reformed their clothes
the modistes would lose a lot OF
money.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

Nicaragua is no longer than an
American state, but Il Is fuller ol
bananas.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17
Melancholy Fact.

Man is weak. That is why he IN
vests in a cantaloup when he knows
the chances are ten to one against
Eim.-Toledo Blade.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

There are four dozen wild buffalo
IN Yellowstone park. We suppose the
tourists make them Wild.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

That electricity can cure hunger has
been demonstrated by many a man
who has mingled with a live wire
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

Some men are born liars, some
have to lie for living, and some lie
because their wives are too inquis-
five
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

Eating lunch every day in ten min
Utes Is another form Of speed mania
that Is responsible for many deaths.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

There is a shortage I'm the cranborrF
crop. but thus far no shortage in the
turkey crop has been reported.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17
A. F. DRAKE, Editor.

How fashion doth make fools Of US
all.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

It is easier 70 go broke I'm a hurry
than II is TO get rich quick.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17
- U,N4- -. y ~ a =
- e. < g kSaslIIss

We allus noticed CRATE sue
Wl cess
IL mixed with troubles, more or less,
And It's the one who does the best
That gifts more kEks than all the rest
James Whitcomb Riley
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17
INTERNATIONAL
SUNDESCHOOL
LESSON

By E. o. SELLERS. Director Of Evening
Department. The Moody Bible Institute,
Chicago)
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1912-10-17

F8E,s GNDNEss n woman. not her
6AGA beau,eous looks. shall win my
Arizona republican., 1912-01-01
MONTHLY SUMMARY OF
 THE BOARD OF TRADE
This Bulletin Tells of Various Affairs of Local Interest to the People
 of This Valley.

Below is given a summary Of af- fairs in Phoenix for the past month. gotten out by the board of trade. IL tells Of oranges, live stock. the sewer system, better highways. railroad inn provement and various other timely topics.
 Assesses valuation Of taxable prop .erty in Maricopa county has more than doubled in the past six years. Valuation in 1905 was SIG. O.S6G. .i35.3O. and in 1911 was $21.41S.734.24
 Another school building has been opened in the past month. Building will accommodate 25O pupils. Cost over S20.00O
 Arizona oranges topped the eastern markets again this season. The fruit sold as high as $6.OO a box in the open market
 Albuquerque, x. M. and Fl Paso Texas. were in long distance telephone communication with Phoenix during December
 Santa Fe railroad plans extensive improvements in Phoenix. Union de- pot. spur tracks. yard facilities, and office buildings.
 Actual work on reconstruction of territorial asylum has commenced. over s6O.OOO will be required to com plete repairs.
 Active operations have commenced on Federal building at Phoenix. Struc- ture will cost SIP, GOO and is expected
Arizona republican., 1912-01-01

that the wheat crop in that district will be the largest ever Splendid rains have aided the growing and it is expected that two and d half million bushels will be harvested.
 YUMA.-A man named Hopgood came to town last week. started an advertising scheme, cashed several checks and departed suddenly. The |tory ends in the conventional way checks no good.
 PRESCOTT-It is reported here that artesian water was struck in the Verde valley at a depth of 19O feet. The ranch of Thomas Taylor WAS the scene of the well driving.
 YUMA.-Blank cartridges and a gas heater mixed and made trouble in the l.. F. Sanguinetti department store one evening last week. 4 desk was badly damaged by the explosion. but the bad results reached no further.
 SISBEE-Cattlemen are anXiouslv waiting to see what the weather man is Goirg to do for them in the next few weeks. There Las been d good snowfall in this section, but the ranch CTS want more-and plenty Of it.
 BlSeEE.-lt is expected that work on the territorial highway between Bisbec and Douglas will be completed this week. All that remains to br done IS the oiling, and the materials for that part of the work are on the ground Winter rains washed out several cul- verts and the crews have been busy repairing that damage recently.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-01

thoring movement for good roads and more roads.
 Consolidation of leased lines of San Ia Fe system in the west. with capi- talizatiOn of $5O.OOO.0 900. means exten- sive Improvements to many lines in Arizona. DOublet racking, reduction of grades. and improvements all over the system will follow
 Shelter situation in Arizona is look ing up. Douglas Chamber Of Mines issues report showing expenditures to- taling many millions of dollars in all sections of Arizona. ArizOna's output of copper is larger than output of any other statp.
 California. New Mexico and Arizona good roads representatives met at Phoenix, December 20-2l. and organ ized first ocean to ocean Highway association. Route through Arizona will traverse national forests and go by way of Roosevelt dam. Road will have connecting roads linking highway with Grand Canyon and other impor- tant points.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-01
, be ready in october. 1912.

tO be ready in october, 1912.
 American Livestock association will hold it's next convention. 1912, in Phoenix. Plans for entertainment of convention already under way.
 Rapid progress being made on sewer construction. Street paving to be completed early in January. 1912 Street lights five light electrolicrs now in operation.
 Arrangements have been made for beets in coming season This is splen- did crop in Salt River Valley. Sugar content of bects is high.
 Attendance at city schools of Phoc- nix totals 2.147. with daily attendance averaging 95 per cent. New pupils enrolled last month 156. Total enroll ment to December $. 2,367.
 Additions to water service mains are being made. Six hundred tons Of six inch cast iron pipe are being used and over one hundred and fifty fire hydrants are being installed.
 Automobiles are selling fast in Phoenix. over six hundred licensed machines are in actual use at this time. Automobile and industrial show will be held in Phoenix January l3 to 20.
 California, New Mexico and Arizona good roads representatives met at Phoenix December 20-21. and decided on route for western section of ocean to ocean highway. Road passes Roose- welt dam and through Salt River Val ley
 Street car service to be extended to include important subdivisions adja- cent to the city Of Phoenix. Great numbers of homes are being built in the city and in the additions. Small tracts being taken up in all sections
Arizona republican., 1912-01-01
FARMERS INSTITUTE
 SOON ID BE ORGANIZED
Prof. MeOnie os Tucson Has Asked the Board of Trade 10 Coop
 crate in Formation.

letter has just been received at ihe board of trade. from A M. Me Omie, assistant agriculturist at the state university, who lectured to the farmers in the different districts or MaricOpa county in November. on various bucolic subjects, asking the Phoenix commercial body to cooperate with the local agriculturists in form ing a hustling farmers institute for this county.
 IL was formerly the custom here to hold Farmers Day" once q month at the board of trade rooms, at which time farming affairs were discussed This habit has elapsed for d month or so but the board of trade is heart lily in favor Of Mir McOmie's plan and will do all in its power 10 aid in building up q prosperous institute.
 The professors letter is appended:
 Tucson. Arizona. Dec. 2S, 1911. MT Harry Welch.
 Phoenix, Arizona.
 Dear MT. Welch-
 have received several requests from farmers Of the districts we visited this year with the institute to call q central meeting to elect officers for the Maricopa County Farmers Insti- tute and to outline plan of work for the ensuing year. Knowing that You would be interested in this. I think II would be well to hold it in Phoenix and at the board of trade rooms if convenient for you There should be q representative from each district present, or If in all, and this number can easily find accomm oda- tions in your quarters.
 have fixed the date as Friday, January ,. 1912 at ?. m
 If We can get this thing launched with hustling officers at its head. I know Of nothing that will improve farm methods in Salt River valley more rapidly.
 Trusting that it will meet your con- Venience and to hear from you rela- tive to same. l remain.
 Yours truly.
 A. VI. McOMIE.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-01

their city.
 Railroad extensions are reported from Kingman, Mohave county. New line from Chloride will traverse good mineral section.
 In Chino and Lonesome valleys. ad- jacent to Prescott. over 6,OO0 acres of land have been homesteaded during the past ninety days.
 Clifton, Arizona. will have new smelter costing $2.O0O.OOO. Plant will be model one and capable Of operation on most economical basis.
 Work has commenced on road map and guide for Arizona. The book will be published under the auspices of the Arizona Good Roads association.
 Bean Growers association has been organized in Sulphur Springs Valley The crop last year totaled over 250.O pounds and the quality was excellent.
 Parker Indian reservation to be sur veycd at once. About 5000 acres of land will be irrigated for Indians Cost of works estimated at S50,0G0.
 Many new homes are being built at Miami. Arizona Concentrator of Mi ami company now handling 2.5OO tons per day and producing 2.500,000 pounds of refined copper each month.
 Engineers are making final survey at damsite Of Arizona Land and Irri- gation company. six miles north of Prescott. Plans call for impoundinG Of water to irrigate 35.O00 acres.
 Total assessed valuation Of taxable property in Arizona now reaches o,er yI0O. .O00. .00O. This is very low esti- mate. The bank resources Of Arizona SS0.OO0.00O.
 Globe is strongly in line for good roads and is working hard for ocean Lo ocean highway. Prescott. YaVa- nj countv ia oIso very active in fttr- '
Arizona republican., 1912-01-01
ARIZONA BULLETIN
 FOR DECEMBER lsn
Events for the Past Month-State- hood and Good Roads.

The December Bulletin of the Ari- zona Development board has just been issued and might well be called bro chure Of statehood and good roads. it deals SD largely with these two sub jccts. The bulletin is sent out the first Of each month and tells of conditions in the state for the month preceding:
 Canvassing board will examine bal lots for officers of State of Arizona. January l. It is expected that the president will make official announce ment of Statehood for Arizona during January.
 Yuma Commercial club has started a movement for a Carnegie library for
Arizona republican., 1912-01-01
THROUGH THE STATE

TOMBSTONE.-Harry Hart. federal veterinary, estimates that twice the number of cattle that passed through Arizona ports of entry from Mexico in 1910 came across the border in 1911. He believes that about 7O.OOO head Lave come out of Sonora into this territory.
 TOM2STONE-Over half the grad ing and concrete work on the extension of the F. P. & $. ". has been com pleted. Track laying will be commence cd in the near future.
 OOUGLAS.-It is stated here by men who have been through Sonora
Arizona republican., 1912-01-01
THIS RULE DOESN'T WORK BOTH
 WAYS.

How fah did you say it wuz from New York to Philadelphia? asked one cOIOred citizen of another on the ferry boat from Tottenville to Perth AmbOy.
 Bout ninety miles," was the re- Fly.
 "Hm. An how fah is it from Philadelphia to New York 9"
 Bout ninety miles. tellin' you. fool niggah. Don't you know dat from Philadelphia 10 New York is just 'Xactly de same as from New York to Philadelphia. and vicey versey?"
 "Goly. is dat so? Den how is it dat it's only one week from Christmas to New Yeah's. and bout whole yeah from New Yeah's tO Christmas, Answer me dat, you smarty 'RastuS-'
Arizona republican., 1912-01-01

surrounding city and on ear lines.
 Mesa Commercial club has taken up new work and established offices in convenient location. Mesa lands are being purchased extensively. Tempe board of trade reports good progress being made on big territorial bridge. Structure is of concrete and will be model of workmanship.
 Glendale board of trade reports ac- tivty in the sugar beet sections and much progress beinS made in the town.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-01
FOLEYS HONEY AND TAR COM
 POUND

is a reliable family medicine Give it to your children, and take il your self when you feel cold coming ol. It checks and cures coughs and colds and crOup and prevents bronchitis and pneumonia. Elvey & Hulett.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-01
FRIGHTFuL POLAR WINDS

blow with terrific force at the far north and play havoc with the skin. causing red. rough or sore chapped hards and lips. that need Bucklcn's Arnica Salve to heal them. It makes the skin soft and smooth Cnrivaled for cold-sOres. also burns, boils. sores. ulcers. cuts. bruises and piles. Only 25 cents at all druggists
Arizona republican., 1912-01-01

Bnl-HOw's business going?
 Jill-Just like clock work.
 Why. l heard he'd failed?"
 50 he has. They've just wound ID his business"
Arizona republican., 1912-01-01

Now that the Marathon game has played out, So far as professionals are Tom Longboat, the Canad- ian Indian runner, has turned pugilist and will fight in the 150- pound class.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-01

Jack Johnson may breaK into the four hundred Vet. The scales show that he IS already past the 3C0.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-07-24

Rlsnkenships men had TOO much ginger
and hit the bail too hard for tho sky
serapers yesterday and came out with
the biz end Of q l5-to-l score. The size
cf III. score. however does not give an
sceurs,. idea OF the game. because with
the exception Of the last inning the bat
tie was close ali the way Both teams
fought Ike tigers. Mssoula got more
clean hits than the home club and II
there vas any baseball luck In the gR me
~ vent 10 The Cooleyso1.
NeArs. tho Helena castoff. started IN
the box for the Highlander. but was
taken out In the first inning, after he
had been niCked for a double. a single
and pass. Keenan, then retired the
Ames started FOR Cooley. but vas tot
terms a little all the way and was taken
ogt In the seventh and Morgan WAS sent
In. Morgan pitched sood game until
the firsi round. when the BlEnkmcn
found him for four doubles, = single and
home r'lu. registering five tallics.
keenan, was strong with men on bases.
hu; after he had given base on balls
IN the eighth and allowed Spencer TO put
the ball over the fence Tor home run,
b was replaced by DTuhOt. Besides
throwing pretty f9lr ball, keenan, raped
on, home run his first ume al the
The feature Of the day was tho batting
of Mig Perrine. tho little second base
ma for the Missoula club. and Short
stop Oriet Porrine was AZ bat five times
and he got three doubles. a single and n
sacrifice hi,- In the same number O;
times up, oriet got three doubles and
reached first twice on errors.
For salt Lake. the particular star Nas
Hslne Spencer. Spencer has beer rest
ing the last week. He had more Pepper
rhsn ne could hold and BILLIE Davis had
trouble Keeping him from playing his
garden. too.
or one occasion when the Skyscrs pcrs
hsd ChAn<non in a box between third
and hours. Abbott stood stli on first
While Helns ran In from LETT field and
covered the plate for Billie Fortier. who
eas buzz vifh the ball. IN. res' OF
the fsiiowp. however. were far from dead
zne bad II not been gor MorEau's bad
nin,h Inning. they would have won.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-07-24
BIC BUTTE TWIRLER
HURLS NO-H|T CAME
In Pitchers Battle With
Knight, Dell Distinguishes
Himself.

BUTTE. Mont. July 3.-ln pitch
ers' battle between Dell and knight. Deh
had the better OF Il. establishing league
record for the season with a no-hit game
The only approach TO hlt was "hen
Elnlght's long fly was dropped by
Dockstader. 1t was an easy chance and
could not possibly be counted hit
knight reached third and Dell Issued one
pass these being the only two Ogden
men TO get on base with the exception OF
knight. not man reaching second
Butte scored in the last inning with two
out after Atathes had beaten out n hit.
Stone. second. and was scored on Moore
heads clean single TO center.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-07-24
BROOKLYN SOUTHPAW
IS MYSTERY TO CUBS
Dodger Pitcher Is Backed Up
Well and Keeps Hits
Scattered.
Ry International News servIce

CHICAGO. July surrounded by hu-
mid atmosphere and on n sticky neld. Mr.
Allen. n southpaw OF Brooklyn. beat the
Cubs In most humileting manner. b
to today
up defensive game and had the Cubs
trailing from the start. Allen allowed hVe
widely scattered singles and but two
Cubs reached second base.
Jim Moroney pitched his swan game
for the Cubs lie did not finish the COM
bat and was uncopditlonally released be-
fore Charley Smith could wind up the
affairs OF the unfortunate southpaw.
RROoKLYN-CHICAGO.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-07-24
M|SSOULA CAPTURES
FIRST OF THE SERIES
Morgan's Misfortunes in Ninth
Enable Highbinders to Beat
the CooleysoX.
TRON MAN" TO WORK
Bittrolff Slated to Pitch and
Vinegar Dick" MearS for
MiSSoula.

The Highlsndars and the CooleysoS
will meet again this afternoon at
Cooley park. Blsnkenship has said
that he Will take the series, and that
he will win the pennant. but Cooley
says Blank is over confident. Wine
gar Dick Mears Will occupy the
mound for the Missoulians today. and
will be opposed by Iron Man
Bittrolf. who is one OF the very best
in the league. This will be the last
series here this season between Salt
Lake and Missoula. Game called az
$50 o clock
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-07-24
) Batted FOR Byrd in ninth.
GREAT FALLS

Summary: Two-base hit-
Irby. Gibson, uuclsman. Thre,.
-QuIgley. Toner (2l. sacrt6ce I
lllay (2). Sullivan. Misse
stolen bases-Lussi (2l. Mtfl.
Bases on balls-On Williams.
?. Struck out By Williams J.
/. Double plavs-Wfllisms 70
Gihsou, Mlsse 10 Hester. Passl
Sullivan (e). Left on hssss-Gs.
S. Ucelna, I. Time Of game-s
pire-Frsry.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-07-24
.Manasseh.W Derby Trial;
Boy Aviator Is High Flyer
Pioneer Day Handicap and Two Flights, Including
Attempt to Break Altitude Record, Todays
Attractions at Lagoon Track.

HY pound like to make his wife believe he is
wv going up IN n arship?
~ This the many conundrums which presented
themselves Lagoon yesterday No less than
fifty exceedingly said TO their folk
Il going up in the arship tomorrow y
Of brought the the of but the
stout adamant.
oh, I've got go I've bet with So and So the
reply entreaties stay the solid earth.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-07-24
GREAT FALLS TAXI
CAME FROM AB
Byrd's Poor Pitching, d
With Heavy Hitting b
Electrics, Wins

GREAT FALLS. Mont. Iuly 4
Falls took the opener from n
day before booster crowd
1000 people by a score OF I IA
was hit hard and received pcu
Misses brilliant fielding and a 4
ming catch by Kelly featured.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-07-24
BENZ DEFEATS FORD
IN PITCHERS BATTLE
Besides Pitching Good Ball,
Yankee Helps Team by
Knocking Homer.
sy International News Service.

NEW YORK, July 2S.--Benz and Rus
sell Ford engaged In a duel today. with
the result that the Chlcacoan won out,
defeating tho Yankees 10 {. Walsh
pitched the last two Innings because
Callahan wanted 10 use q runner for
Benz in the eighth. In addition 20 al
lowing but nine hits. Ford lined out
home run for the Yankees. HartZeu's er
rors really cost the Yankees the game.
as they were responsible for two OF Chi
cago's runs.
CuCkCO-SFw YORK