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The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04
WAGES IN UNITED STATES
Large Proportion oi American Work
men uratle to Mairtaip Ell
cient Standard of Living.

An estimate was made some time
ago that New York family consist
ing Of man, wife end three children
Under fourteen could maintain n nor
nal standard of living on an annual
i1eoEe CT $500. Then the question
arose as to the number OF families
whose income eausled that cum.
Sect Nearing, the economic writer
of TIE University OF Pennsylvania,
studied the question for many months
and in book, wages in the United
States" which was published recent
ly, lie states the conclusion that Il
large proportion Of American work
men are unable to maintain an efIl-
cient standard Of living. Three
fourihs Of TIE adul. men and nineteen
twentieths OF the adult women, ho
says, actually earn less than $500 a
year OF to give his conclusions more
In detail. one-hnlf Of the men are
earning less than $500 year, three.
fourths less than 5000, nine-tenths
less than $500. while less than ten
rer cent. receive mere than that fig
ure. or the women, one.lfth earn
less then 500 annually, ard three
fitths less than 1926, while only one.
twentieth cam more than 5000,
To arrive at these figures Doctor
Nearing takes up vorious state wage
statistics. Massachusetts, New Jer.
sey, Kansas, Michigan, New Hamn-
SHIRE. Rhode Island and Pennsylvania
ere considered, while special WACO
reports from Wisconsin and Illinois
are included.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04
Business Change

Last Saturday deal was conspmat,
ed by which Clarence Hugtren bought
out his brother, ], 3. Hurtgen, in the
store, restaurant and business. Mon
day morning, Louis Alien, c. L. Shy
der, and c. r. Graves commenced in-
voicing tie stock, being assisted by J.
4, Miller, besides the mambers of the
firm. The LIST steel, was completed
early "Wednesday morning, and the new
proprietor IS in charge oi the business.
The Eaterprse hopes to see MIR.
Hurtgen do . large and lucrative busi-'
ness. We have during the past few
days had opportunity 10 lfn6w more of
the contents Of the store and the prices
charged inrel3tioa to cost, and we feel
more than ever c9aancsa that Raymer
is a good place TO trrde. and we feel
confident that Mir. Auetgen viii DO his
full share in Keeping il so.
The retiring partaeF, IL, ]. B.
Hirtgtnr tsl.s US taa5 ne is not fully
decided as to bis fe.pre m5aements,
but viii remain herc for some time to
settle up affairs. He may spend some
time in travelling. AMI seeing more of
the west. He still has interests in
Wisconsin and may return there.
Whatever he decides to do and what
eyerhe determines to do, many friends
willwish him and his family abundant
prosperity.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04
An OREGON woman,s c0nssleneo,

Coniessing tEat Sic had tod train
ticket agent her cl,i.d was under five
years ot age, wien in fact She was
over Six years old, and under such pre-
tance succeeded In securing free trans
portht!on for her, woman appeared
at local Southern Pacific ticket Of
fee this morning and rendered the
cgent So. She said the incident oc-
cured about three years ago. and that
she had since been troubled by her
conscience.
q do not think I could right myself
with God until had paid the debt"
declared the woman as she fastened
from the ticket oGice.
The woman refused to givo her
name. Southern Pacific officials here
declare that today's donation Is the
frst conscience" money ever received
at this oiilce,-Roseburg correspond
eace, Portland, oregonian.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04
LIFE is GROWING LONGER
Present Fate of Increase Is Found to
BE Greater Than Ever
Before.

Lie Is not growing shorter, but Dr.
o. II. Howe, Massachusetts physi
clan, finds that the worlds statistics
indicats steady lengthening for $50
years, with a present rate OF increase
greater than ever before. Records
Tor Geneva show an average i1creal Q
IN the average age of all deaths from
liz years in The sixteenth century to
39.' years in the nineteenth. In Mas.
sachusctts life Is now lergthening
about fourteen years in century, ths
average length at the time being about
lorty-fye years; IN Europe the in.
crease per century is about seventeen
years, and in Prussia, the land OF
medical discovery ard its application,
accut twenty-seyen years. In India,
which has neglected medical science,
tie life span has remained Stationary
OF on'y about twenty-five ycafs. TIE
!erSthening Of life in Massachusetts
mas heen promoted BY the dlminutioa
Ct infant mortality, Hy the almost COM
pleie disappearance CT smallpox and
ny the lesseniag Of the mortality from
scarlet fever and especially from diph-
iberia to u small fraction OF what it
was few years ago. Continued study
OF disease germs, Of which the num-
her has increased in twenty-five years
ircm only two to between twenty and
thirty now known. will further length
en- life. Modern conditions, however,
partially oiffet the benefieent work a.
medicine, and Massachusetts, statistics
SHOW five times as many deaths from
heart disease in 1896 as in 1850. with
Erights dease and other kidney dis
orders and cancer more than doubled.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04
The way rs Done.

Doctor. | want you TO look after my
Office while I'm on vacation"
"Rut I've Just graduated, doctor
Have had no experience"
That's all right, my boy. My prac-
tlce is strictly fashionable. Tell tho
mon 10 play golf and ship the lady
patients off to Europe
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04
CominsIoner, r. W. DcVinny. of
Evans, Colorado.
Commissioncr, w. C. Lewis, Greeley.
Time 10 Pay Taxcs

The first naif OF Zach years taxes
are due and payable January /, the
Second half due and payable July ].
OF each year and the Fir.t half be-
come delinquent Feb'y IS, and the
md half become delinquent July 81,
OF each year and draw interest af-
ter said dates. All taxes are paid
to County Treasurer.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04
Extensive Instruction,

"Experience," sald the rcady-madc
philosopher. 'ls the best teacher"
Yes" replied the man who has had
troubles with Wall street." but you're
10 liable TO 30 broke paying the arst
!nstallment on tuition"
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

A Rhode Island man run over by an
automobile climbed into the machine
and punched the chauffeur. Next
tlno that chauffeur may be expected
10 be more careful In seoing thGt the
Job 10 complete.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

4 Pennsylvania town has passed a
law prohibiting undertakeys from do.
Ing business on Sunday. II We could
only pass n law preventing pnderta'
kers from working at any time there
would bc no neo1 10 combat rRce sui.
eide.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Manufacturers have decreed that
the hobble and the harem skirts must
20. And yet Il seems hardly possible
that their banishment will be followed
by an era Of common sense fashions.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Prince Henry came down in hurry
Shen his aeroplane went wrong. Roval
personages have no more influence
with the laws OF grav!tption than they
hayo with time and tide.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

It is said that the Englisb explorers
In Jerusalem have found solomon's
crown. his ring and his sword. Ills
wisdom, unfortunately, is still beyond
the reach of modern research.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

A Ghlcago man bought rcre old
book at the Hoe sale for s21,O00. but
there are publications. IRON which he
can get much more information at a
bargain price Of II cents.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04
Mr.. Whittier followed his family
Sterling Monday noon.

The Social Club planned little sur
prise on Mr.. and Mrs. Whittier Friday
evening, meeting at their home west
of town ssAbout "a dozen members
were present anb spent the evening
,erY eljoyably.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Mr. Shore, who was called to Miss
ouri some time ago, on account of the
sickness Of his brother, retprned to
Raymer, yesterday, leaving his broth
er mucl, better.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

The secretarT Of tho tr.asury is in
favor of dlscontlnu!ng the coinage Of
$40 gold piaces. lie could do so
without causing many people TO miss
them much.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

An American actress has become the
w!fo Of an Egyntian prince, and viii
have some Justification for It II che
wishes to wear a harem skirt.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

1t woulb be much more convenient if
you would let ME know at least an
hour before if you want meal.
Maybelle Reed.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

A Massachusetts scientist Is going
to attempt to breed stirgless bees. II
re succeeds, his next boon to human.
ity ought TO Ee stiag,osB and sound.
less mosquitoes.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

IN American actress hss married
cn Egyptian prince ana she viii nov
be forced by an EGyrt'an fashion OF
long standing to wear harem skirt.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Tho bed s'at, urZed for household
correction, sounds too much Ike or.
Carized assault. The heir brush re-
mains unequaled for Finch hitting.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Merit Nickerson and Maurice Allen
called on their friend Harold Jones at
Stoneham last Sunday afternoon.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Miss Golden Rule has been helping
Mabelle Reed at the Lunch room for
the past few days.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Marie and Maurice Allen were Sun
day guests of the Nickerson young
people last Sunday, returning home
Monday morning.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Arlington entertained
the Pischel and Murphy families to
dinner Sunday.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Mabe'lc Reed announces that
those wishing meals at the rcstsu-
rant will confer a favor If they viii
give her an hours notice before
meals are desaed.@ She also keeps
fruits for sale and soiicits a share
OF your patronage.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04
w A N T S


Rates-ic per word each insor-
ton No insertion for less than 1Oc.
FOR SALE-A Waterloo boy gasoline
engine on trucks, pump jack and belt
Enquire at Enterprise Office.
BOYS WANTED Boys wanted to sell
our Sunday papers; liberal induce
ments TO hustlers. Write to Mana
ger Circulation, The Denver Times,
Denver, Colorado.
WANTED Land in shallow water dis
trict for pumping proposition. G. T.
Ahlstrand. Real Estate broker, Gre.
les Colorado,
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

James hinber was ahowing some f1e
pictures the first Q; tae week Of grow
ing g-ain. This eWmt;y u OF The eve
of showing The world what Il Il r,0l
for, and lands are going tq be worth
some money in the very near future,
as we size it up.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Allen went down
to Sterling to make yearly proof on
their desert claim Thursday returning
home Friday morning.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04
LOCAL NEWS Of INTEREST
Dslng; q The People Of asymer and Vicinity or Past
sfs.s t,li Ia Grief y

j. R. smather's family were guests
at Mr.. Hobbs home Sunday.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Messrs Whittier, Snyder ard Roe
went down to Jackson Lake to prac-
tice fishing and were very successful
in the number. but not in the size,
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

We do your 1oo WORK promptly.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

L. A. Whittier came home on Thurs,
day for an over Sunday visit with his
family.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04
DIRECTORY
STATE.


Governor. John +, Shafroth.
II Gov, Stephen X. Fitzgerald.
Secretary of State, Jas. b. Pcarce,
Treasurer Of State, w. J. Gilligan.
Auditor OF State, Roady kenohan.
Attorney Cen. John r. Barnett.
Supe .intondent OF Public lnstruc-
tion. Katherine NJ. Cook.
JuDI(IiI.
District Judges, Harry p. Gamble,
OF Boulder; and Ncil p. Graham, OF
TT, Collins.
LEGISLATIVE
National Congress for LIST district,
Atterson W. Ruclcr, Denver.
State Senator, ID. h Carpenter,
Of Greeley.
State Representatives.. T. Il. Mad
den, Nnnn, and Harry Teller, Wind
sor.
COUNTY
County Clerk and Recorder, A. J.
Luther.
Treasurer, VIM. II. Patterson.
Assessor. a. II. Fischer.
Sheriff, Samuel J. McAfce.
supt. schools, W. C. Thomas.
County Judge, G. II. Bradncld.
Coroner, Thos. G. Macy.
surcyor. A. $. Lincoln. Eaton,
Colorado.
Chairman Commrso p. G. Bolan.
der Luccr1e. Colorado.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Howard Allen who received word
last week that his father was sick de-
parted for his home in Fa-nam. Nebr.. ),
and expects to be gone about three
weeks.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

e, b. Murphc made a trade last
week by which he became passed Of an
Oakland automobile, trading some hor-
ses as part payment. The machine
seemed TO be nice running one, but
on a trip to Sterling Monday morning.
in some way the machine caught fire
and damaged it considerably. We do
not know just what the cause Of the
disaster was, nor how extensive the
damage. We hope that 1t will not
prove to be as great rs at arss report
ed, not only on MIR. Murphy,s account,
but because of the bcncli, to the town
of having auto livery at hand.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Mrs. A. ]. scriven and son depar:e,,
for their home in Eustis, Nebraska,
Saturday for a visit.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Miss NADIA Barker will 60 out to Mrs
Crabb's home the first Of this week
and from there with Mrs. Crabb and
daughter will drive through to Sterling
% spenl the Fourth
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Elsie Rasmussen came in again Thurs
day to help Mrs. Hurtgen with the
house work for a few days.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Mrs. Whittier and two children went
back to Sterling Saturday noon to stay
until after the Fourth. Her little
niece who came home with them a
week ago was taken suddenly sick Fri.
day morning, and for that reason they
went back day or two sooner than
they expected to.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Mr.. Patterson who came down from
Sterling Thursday returned the next
day on the noon train.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Murphy went down to
Sterling Thursday returning Friday in
their new auto, which they had pur-
chased from Mr.. Patterson of that
place.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Jas. Amber was business caller at
at the Logan County-seat Monday and
Tuesday.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Bert Vik was down to- Sterling on
business last Thursday.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

: Jas Amber G Son start an aGgertis-
ing campaign this week. They feel
confident that business revival is at
hand.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

Mr.. Barker has been buoy The past
week putting up scrcgn doors aaj win
dows for Mrs. Wahzer ard Mr. D. II.
Francis.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

j. w. Steer and A. L. Eupp Of
Buckingham put an end to twotat.'ers
recently which we're ths largest that
we have ever heard Of. 0le measur-
ed 50 inches long and 8 aud one half IN
che5 ia circumference, the other wus
AZ iaches long sad and haif iashes
around. Big fellows and we are g!ad
th.yafe dead oEea
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-11
EASTON

The regular meeting of Easton grange was heldeat the Grange hall on Tuesday evening. The worthy lecturer, Mrs. John H. Candee, pre- scented the following program: Read ing by Wakeman Hill; solo, Mrs. Clar- ence B. Andrews, accompanied by Miss Hazel B. Sherwood; recitation by Miss Esther Wakeman; piano solo by Miss Hazel E. Sherwood; reading by Gerald Rifkin. As it was Flora's night Mrs. Arthur Staples had charge of the program.
 Miss Alice Cornell of Rock House is spending a few days with her mother and sister, MT. and Mrs. AL bert Cornell in Yonkers, New York.
 Miss Marian Tpler of Norwa1k is spending her vacation as guest of her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. James Tyler.
 Mrs. Arthur J. Clark and daughter. Mrs. Maud Clark of Massachusetts, who have been spending several days at the home of MT. and Mrs. G. Walker Sherwood's on Sport Hill ex- pect to return home after a few days visit with friends in Long Hill.
 William and Mary Staples of Bridgeport are spending a few days with their grandmother, Mrs. Mary Stples on Sport Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. George Hill and daughter, Miss Maud Hill of Bridge port are spending a few weeks at the home of MT. and Mrs. Fred B. Silli- mans.
 Mrs. Eliza Peterson is spending ia few days as guest of her daughter, Mrs. Robert P. Davis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-11
CELEBRATE
 25TH ANNIVERSARY

. Esperantists all over the world will celebrate this year the twentyffth anniversary of the invention of Dr.. Zamenhof of Esperanto, the newest universal language" In the quarter of a century that has passed since the first textbook was issued, Esperanto has made great strides in pubic favor and there are now millions of people, representing every nationality, who are able to vice their thughts in the Zamenhl ftngue. "Nordamerika'' Es- perantists are now holding their anni- versary convention in Boston, and many of them will sail in a few days for Europe to attend the eighth Inter- national Esperanto Congress at Cra- COW. Poland.
 There are now about 2,O0O Esperanto societies throughout the world, as compared with 1,700 two years ago and 75O four years ago. Over hun, dred magazines and periodicals are Iis- sued in the Esperanto language. Eev- en text books have been issued from the presses, and there are six different Esperanto dictionaries, while in the realm of general literature there are over a hundred titles to select from. Among those listed are Stevensop's s 'tDr. Jekyll kaj Sro Hyde and Shakespeare's "Hamleto, Regido de Danujo,' while Alice in Wonderland" appears as "Alicio on Mirlando'
 It is claimed by the disciples of pr. Zamenffof that Esperanto includes the best features of all languages, with out their numerous drawbacks. Many business concerns carrying on an inter national trade are reported to have found Esperanto very useful. Many French. English and German firms carry on correspondence with theer Lathe American customers in the new language, as South America has given an especially hearty welcome to Es- peranto Many Socialist leaders have indorsed Esperanto, as have several international peace societies. The in- ability of workmen of different na- tionalities to converse with each other is declared by the Socialists to foster prejudice and thus raise the greatest barrier to the realization of their dream of the "co- operative common wealth of the world A similar arr gument for Esperanto is used by International associations of all kinds have found Esperanto useful in carrying on correspondence. An International Catholic Esperantist Union has been formed in order to bring Catholics of different languages into closer bonds of union.
 The dream of a common tongue for all peoples has persisted through cen turies, but all previous attempts in that direction have resulted in failure. immediate predecessor was the language called Volapuk, the invention of Johann Martin Sch1eyer, a German, who is said to have con- the entire grammar for his speech in a single month. The work was published in 1879, and in the decade that followed Volapuk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-11

Mrs. Julia Black of New York is spending the month of July with Miss Louisa Wakeman.
 Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Chas. Gregory were held at St. Matthew's Episcopal church, Fri day afternoon, Rev. Chas. Marks of f1ciating. Two sons. John and Fred Gregory and several grandchildren survive.
 James O'Donnell was taken to the Norwalk Hospital Monday to undergo an operation which was performed Tuesday morning. He is resting com fortably at present writing.
 Rev. J. w. Mace will give a stereop- ticon lecture in Cannon hall, July 20, 1912, (Saturday evening) entitled "A Zig-Zag Trip Around the Wor1d.'' The proceeds will be devoted to the church improvement fund. Owing to the re- pairing and redecorating of the Zion Hill M. E. church, services will be held next Sunday in Cannon hall and probably the following Sunday also
 Mrs, William Cooper, and Miss Min na Sackmann of Brooklyn were guests of MT. and Mrs. Henry Sackmann this week.
 Mir and Mrs. George Warnckef en- tertained Miss Gertrude Hulz of Jer-- sey City over the Fourth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-11
JOHN WANAMAKER, WORLDS GREATEST l MERCHANT, IS "A YEARS OLD TODAY

Therefore they flocked to Wanamak> CTS. The young merchant profited in many ways. Not only did he immedl- ately with the custom of thousands of men who appreciated a square deal'' but he reduced the cost of sell, ing to at least half of what it cost his competitors. With the haggling eli minated, a Wanamaker clerk could sell to twice as many customers than would have been possible if he had had to spend an hour or two discuss ing prices with each patron.
 Mr. Wanamaker is a phiIanthropist who has given millions of dollars to numerous charities, but not during business hour6. Early in his career he decided that advertising was sci ence, and that for the purposes of att tracting trade to a retail store the daily newspaper offered the medium that gave the greatest results. The rag-tag and bob-tail of the advertising field, including the programs and oth- CT trash in which his competitors sunk large part of their publicity appro- priations, he dismissed as worthless If a program solicitor represented
 worthy cause, MT. Wanamaker, the man, was willing to contribute rom CT, the merchant. was adamant against all such schemes.
 As Postmaster General in President Harrison,s cabinet, Mr. Wanamaker was a. pioneer in recommending the parcels post and government owner Ship of telegraph lines. He continues an advocate of these measures, and points to what has been done in Eng 1 land and France as Nan example of what could be accomplished in the
 United States. Parcels post, postal savings banks, one-cent letter postage, three cent telephone messages and l ten cent telegrams,' is now, as. it was | twenty years ago, the Wanamaker, s slogan. The express and telegraph companies naturally opposed his pro-
 gram, and their influence is still not l lacking in DotencY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-11
STEPNEY

MT. and Mrs. Clarence Powell of Bridgeport who are spending the summer with MT. and Mrs. Charles Powell, welcomed a little son at their home on July 9th.
 MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Corning and children, Olive and Edward of Sandy Hook, have returned home ar ter spending a few days with MT. and Mrs. Edward Corning.
 A pleasant social evening was pass ed at the ice cream and cake sale on Tuesday evening. It is expected that there will be several more in the near future.
 Mrs. Smith who has visited her nephew in Bridgeport for several days has returned to Mrs. Burr flaw ley,,s.
 The tennis court has been erected on the village green and several of the young people have enjoyed the game.
 Miss Hazel Morgan of Bridgeport is spending her vacation with her grandmother, Mrs. Moses Hull.
 Summer visitors have arrived at the East Side settlement.