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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01
Recipe for Canning Asparagus.

Recipe for Canning Asparagus.
VIII you please give a recipe for cam
ring asparagus? l have never seen one in
your Corner. MRS. T w M"
One recently appeared but as you evil
IDENTIFY missed it l repeat it,
Four water into an asparagus boiler, add
salt. and when the water bols lay in the
asparagus Boil until tender but not until
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01
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means. A substitute for 1t Is made by put
ting up d shelf in a corner, screwing hooks
into the under side of shis and protecting
the garments hung from these by curtain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01

EFT me enlist the sympathies of each
of you women who has John Of
her own in the woes Of one of them
JIa ;,,t \
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
MARRIED.

HYDE-PERKINS-In the town of
Colfax, La, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. B. Perkins, parents of the
bride, at 8 p. m. on Thursday, Feb. Is,
Mr.. Harvey H. Hyde, of Winfield.
La, was united in marriage with Miss
Minnie Bell Perkins, Rev. E. L. Cargill
officiating.
The groom is the son Of Mr.. Newt.
M. Hyde, of Winfield. who together
with bis son, Ray. were present at the
marriage. The wedding was strictly a
private affair, the only persons present
beside members of the immediate
family being Mr.. Oston E. Hyde and
his sister, Miss Ellen Hyde. The
Chronicle joins with the many friends
of the couple in wishing them lives of
health and happiness.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
"Wide Awake Lodge No. 162 l. o. O.
F. Organized.

Hon. M. M. Dickerson, Grand Secre-
tary of the L. o. o. F. of Louisiana,
was in Colfax last Saturday night, Feb
ruary 8, and organized lodge of Odd
Fellows for this place. to be known as
wide Awake Lodge No. 1872" He
was assisted by the following members
of the order from Pollock: VIM. p.
Guynes, d. D. G. M; Mayo LaCroix,
c. u. Robinson and - Scrogens.
Officers were elected as follows: j. D.
Boston, N. c.; Henry d. Preuett, v. G.;
r. S. Hamburger, secretary; Henry M.
Denton, treasurer.
The lodge will meet every Saturday
night, at o'clock, over Tumminsllo
Bros. store, on Railroad Avenue, and all
members of the order in good standing
are invited to meet with US.
A vote of thanks was rendered Grand
Secretary Dickerson and the visiting
brethren from Pollock, for their pres
ence and assistance in instituting the
lodge at Colfax.
R. S. HARDBERGER,
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
Proclamation of Election for Mayor

The following ordinance and resolu-
ton of the Mayor and Board of Alder
men, of the town of Colfax, Grant par
ish, Louisiana, was offered by Alder
man Brownlee, and seconded by Alder
man Cole, and on being put to vote
all members present voted in favor
thereof and the same was unanimously
carried, by sections and as whole, to-
wit:
BE it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen, of the town of Col
fax, Grant parish, Louisiana, in regular
session convened.
Section THAT by virtue of the an
thority vested in US by the Constitu-
ton and laws of the State of Louisiana,
and especially of Act 112 of the Acts of
the General Assembly of the State of
Louisiana for the year 1912. We do
hereby order order an election by the
qualified voters, resident of, and EMIT
led to vote in the municipal election of
the town of Colfax, for the following
officer to-wit: Mayor of the Town of
Colfax, and we do order in accordance
with said Act, and the municipal adop-
ton thereof, and of Article 2O6 of the
Constitution of the State of Louisiana,
adopted in the year 1893, that the said
election shall be held on Tuesday, Feb
ruary Is, 1918.
Section BE it further ordained,
etc., that the said election shall be con-
Quoted and held under the general cleo
ton laws of the State of Louisiana, and
that the following: A. w. Lewis, J.
NJ Dufilho, d. NJ. Mcknight, comission-
ers, and Joel M. Durham, clerk, are
hereby appointed to hold the said muni-,
cipal election, and that there be. and is
conferred on them, all the authority
granted by law in the discharged their
duties as such.
Section 3.-Be it further ordained.
ETC., that this ordinance, resolution and
proclamation of election, for which the
ordinance is hereby declared to be, shall
be published in the Colfax Chronicle,
the official Journal of the town of Col
fax, for period of thirty full days.
Section 4.-Be it further ordained,
etc., that ali ordinances, or parts of
ordinances in conflict with, or contrary
to any of the provisions of tie .ordi-
nance, be and the same is hereby re-
pealed.
J. @. LONG,
Mayor protein.
G. H. MCKNIGHT, ;
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

Another Bank for C0lfax Discussed.
Mr.. M. M. Fisher, of WINFIELD, spent
Thursday afternoon and Fridav in Col
fax, discussing the practicability of or
ganizing another bank in this town. He
said if the citizens Of Colfax want an
other bank, and would put up one-half
of the necessary cash, he was prepared
to bring the other half of the capital
stock here to organize the institution.
UP to the hour of going to press we
had not learned what the result of the
conference had been.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

Mr.. j. d. Owens went to New Or
leans last Tuesday night, to consult the
occulist about the removal Of the cata-
ract that has formed over his right eye
ball since the piece of steel was remov-
ed about month ago. He returned
home Friday morning, and says that
while the doctor would not attempt to
remove the opaque film that obscures
his sight, so soon after the first opera
ton, he thinks the eye is getting along
very well, and that its vision will not
be greatly impaired. He will return to
New Orleans again in about three
weeks, when it IS thought the cataract
NAV be removed with safety.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
The "Ants' Entertain the Bees. "

The "Ants" Entertain the Bees. "
A delightful entertainment was given
last Wednesday evening to the Bees by
the Ants, who were the losers in the
late Ant and Bee contest of the Wom-
ans Home Mission Society. Mrs. Earl
Roberts home was thrown open to the
guests on this occasion, and Mrs.
Tooraen as captain of the Ants, to-
gether with Mrs. Roberts and the other
members, received and entertained the
guests in charming manner.
The rooms had been decorated pref
tily with profusion of pendant hearts.
These were hung in the doorways and
over the curtains. Vases filled with
flowers in red and the narcissus in
white were used also.
Several entertaining heart contests
were INDUCED in, one being given in
which all the answers must be words
formed from the letters in heart
Miss Myrtle Harrison won the ladies'
prize, hand embroidered towel, and
Mr.. w. d. Lurry captured the gentle
mems prize, box of delicious home
made candy. One of the BOBBY prizes,
small box of powder, fell to Mrs.
Bloch, while the other, harp, was
carried off by Mr.. George Jordan.
The guests moved about freely over
the house and enjoyed themselves in
conversation. Delicious refreshments
OF red gelatine and whipped cream with
pink and white cake was served from
dainty trays, at the conclusion of the
games.
After refreshments, the guests en-
gagged in conversation until the time
for departure, which came all too soon.
On leaving they all voted the enter
tainment very pleasant one.
About fifty persons were present,
including principally the younger mar
ried set.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
Estray Notice.

Taken up by Dan White in ward one,
and estrayed before me the undersign-
ed Justice of the Peace, one light
"bay" work horse, left eye out, about
IL years old, no brand, and appraised
at $50. 00) twenty dollars.
Unless the owner comes forward and
proves property, and pays all legal
charges, said horse will be sold to the
last and highest bidder for cash, in
front of the court house on Saturday
the 18th day of March, 1918, at IL
O'Clock m.
Colfax, La, Feb. Is. 1918.
]. @. LONG, j. P.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

F. E. Walling, farmer living near
Yukon, Mo-, strongly recommends Fol-
ey's Honey and Tar Compound and
says: II have been advised by my
family doctor to use Foley's Honey &
Tar Compound for my children when
there was a cough medicine needed.
1t always gives the best of satisfac-
ton and l recommend it to Others" J..
W. Duncan Co., Ltd. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
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's.i. , tut sAd Issb Will the sum O,
IU%.1tED DOLLs.a5 for T. III ard every
Gaia sH ,i-t cannet be cured Dy TIE use OF
CATAaTH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
vor7 TO be'cre rae ard subscribed IN my presence.
tth day o. December. A. D.. 1885,.
-, A. W. GLEASON.
,EAL NOTARY PUBLIC.
usl.s C-.7r-b Gre Is taken Internally and acts
'-,cty Lool TIT blood o.. "A mucous surfaces Of the
item. Send for . sfino- :: e. free
f. :. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. o
Sod by ell Drur~. 75c.
Take Halls Far.17 pills for constipation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
Millinery Notice.

On account of business not being up
10 expectations, and the lack of inter-
est manifested in the drawing for the
willow plume on Saturday, Feb. Is, /
have decided to postpone the drawing
for the plume for sixty days, or until
April Is. Those who have already se-
cured tickets will please preserve them
until the date named, April 10. and
those who have not secured tickets can
secure them with every purchase of
millinery goods from me before the dis
posal of the plume
MRS. LEILA LONG,
Milliner.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

DR.. Kings New Discovery and give it
to the little ones when ailing and suf-
fering with colds, coughs, throat or
lung troubles, tastes nice, harmless,
once used, always used. Mrs. Bruce
Crawford, Niagra. NO., writes. CDR.
Kings New Discovery changed our hoy
from pale weak sick boy to the pic
ture of health" Always helps. Buy
it at Dixie Pharmacy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
Notice.

The following described work horse
has been taken up by Dan White on
Firenzi plantation, to-wit: One light
bay horse, with right eye out, no brand.
If the owner does not come forward,
and prove property and pay all legal
charges, the same will be estrayed after
ten days from this date.
Colfax, La, Feb. a, 1913.
DAN WHITE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
Don't You Believe 1t.

Some say that Chronic constipation
cannot be cured. Don't you believe it.
Chamberlain's Tablets have cured
others-why not you? Give them a
trial. They cost only quarter. For
sale by all dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
Notice of Final Proof.
U. S. Land Office, Baton Rouge, La,
February 10, 1913.

Notice OF FINAL Proof.
U. S. Land Office, Baton Rouge, La,
February 10, 1913.
PROOF UNDER ACT JUNE 6, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Vandy P
Tullos, of Bentley, Louisiana, who, ON
March 81, 1910, made End Homestead
Entry under Act Feb. 8, 1903, No.
029sS. for NE{ of NWt, section 20.
township north, range l west, Louisi-
ana Meridian, has filed notice of inten-
ton to make three year proof, to es-
tablish claim to the land above describ-
ed, before Clerk of Court, at Colfax,
on the 18th day of March,
1913.
Claimant names as witnesses: Ed
Bremen, of Bentley, La, and John
Smith, Mike Cline and John Caddy, all
Of Stay, Louisiana
JOHN F. NUTTALL,
Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

Mr.. J. E. Drewett, formerly of Lof-
- pt now of Alexandria, Route No.
where ha conducting a mercantile
business. was pleasant caller at the
chronicle Office Thursday evening about
a,,st and left q dollar to renew his
subscription and have it changed to
his new address.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

MARRIED-At the home of Mr.. o. w.
Williams, in the town of Colfax, La,
at 6 p. m. on Thursday, Feb. Is, 1913.
Mr.. john Hunter and Miss Ada Shirone
were united in marriage, Rev. E. L.
Cargill officiating.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

Mr.. w. w. Wagner died at the fam
ilv residence at Fishville. Grant parish,
La. on Tuesday, Feb. IL, 1918. aged
80 wears. 'sUncle Billie" as he was
affectionately known to wide circle of
friends. was one of our old timers, and
had numerous relatives all over Grant
parish. He was buried at 4 p. m. on
Wednesday at the Friendship grave
ward.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
The Best Cough Remedy.

81 have used Cdamberlain's Cough
Remedy ever since have been keeping
house." says L. C. Hames, of Marbury.
Ala. 81 consider it one Of the best
remedies / ever used. My children
have all taken it and it works like a
charm. For colds and whooping cough
it is excellent" For sale by all deal
ers. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

We understand that Mr.. G. N. Givens
has secured the building formerly used
by the Peoples Democrat. and will
shortly open a bakery. He has the
brick on the ground for an oven, and as
soon as it is completed he win secure
the services of first-class baker.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
Health Warning.

Chilled and wet feet result in longest
ing the internal organs, and inflama-
ton of the kidneys and bladder, with
rheumatic twinges and pain in back,
bladder irregularities, and for backache
and rheumatism. They do not contain
habit forming drugs. Tonic in action,
quick in results ]. w. Duncan Co.,
Ltd. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
Wanted to Trade.

40 acres of good farm land for good
work horse and buggy or light wagon.
Horse must be all round work animal
and not weigh less than 1000 pounds.
c. H. JONES,
ja4-tf Morris, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
DIR. Kings New Discovery

Soothes irritated throat and lungs,
stops chronic and hacking cough, re-
lieves tickling throat, tastes nice. Take
no other; once used, always used. Ruy
il at Dixie Pharmacy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

A message from her home at Bells,
Texas, on Thursday morning, brought
the glad news to Mrs. w. T. Duncan
that her sister had rallied from an at
tack of meningitis, and bids fair to re-
cover.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

MISS Nathalee Masseker, of Orange.
iexas, and Miss Kinda Klaus, of Wash
ington, d. c., are guests this week at
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. JAG Bloch.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

Mr.. N. M. Hyde of Winfield, spent
Thursday afternoon and part of Friday
in Colfax, being here to attend the
wedding of his son. Harvey H. Hyde,
and Miss Minnie Perkins, at 8 o'clock
Thursday evening.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

Mr.. JAG Bloch returned last Sunday
from st Louis, where he went to pur-
chase spring stock of goods for the
Speciality Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

DR.. J. L. Woodall and family this
week moved into the former residence
of Mr.. ]. l.. Morantine, on Second
street Mr.. C. A. LeSage and wife
and child have taken possession of the
house vacated by the Doctor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

MRS. c. c. Compton returned to her
nome in Dallas, Texas, last Monday
morning, after four months visit to
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. HYDE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

= you want good printing and quality
send US your orders.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

Hon. R. w. oglesby, Of Winfield.
was among the visitors to Colfax on
Tuesday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

An election for mayor of the town of
Colfax will be held on Tuesday, Feb.
18, ex-Mayor Jeter having moved to
Florida. Our fellow townsman, j. @.
Long, will probably be elected without
opposition.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

Miss Ellen Hyde returned last Satur-
uay from a visit of week with reIa-
tives in Winfield.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
Hotel for Sale.

Hotel for Sale.
Fine brick hotel in Colfax, for sale,
half cash, liberal terms for balance
For particulars address,
j. @. LONG,
Colfax, La
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

Holeproof hosiery is guaranteed for
SIX months not to rip. ravel, tear or
run down at the heel" TumminelIo
Brothers. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

Have your dresses cut and made by
Miss Thomas. the milliner, at ]. w.
Duncan Co., Ltd
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

Mr.. Hugh Cory, of Alexandria,
spent Monday in Colfax, on business
connected with the Iatt Lumber Co..
Ltd, and some matters of litigation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

2 Ready made dresses for Easter at
;. W. Duncan Co., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

See the fine dress goods just opened
up at j. w. Duncan Co., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

Holeproof hosiery for men, women
and children at Tumminello Bros. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
Corn for Sale.

Corn for Sale.
1000 bushels of good heavy corn for
sale at rs cents per bushel at the crib.
C. H. TEAL,
ja25-tf Colfax, La
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
Taft Makes White House Ready fol-
Wilson.

Wilson.
President Taft on Tuesday began to
make the White House ready for the oc-
cupancy of Woodrow Wilson.
Scores of articles belonging to the
president, Mrs. Taft and their children
were taken from the white house attic,
where they have been stored, put in
moving vans and started on the way to
New Haven.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
Ducks for Sale.

Ducks for Sale.
Five pure bred Indian Runner brakes
will be sold at reasonable price.
MRS. LEILA LONG,
Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15
,Get Gotta. Gbroni1le

SATURDAY, FEB. Is, 1913.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-15

G. H. MCKNIGHT,
Secretary.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-01-19
BYWATER TALKS Of
||vCENDIARY FIRES
Also Discusses Need of Fire
Marshal and Puncture-
Proof Laws.
SMART RAPS ARE GIVEN
Thinks Insurance Companies
Little Interested in Prevent
ing IncendiariSm.

"Whst NC need is state fro mar
sbal and 4 little puncture-proof legisla-
tion back OF him, if VIC are 10 insure
tho public against iuceudiary fires and
prevent cItortiouato insurance rates,
said Fire Chief William II. Bvwater
last night.
Both inc inccndiary and the high
insurance rate abuse arc with Us now.
though not in malignant form. con
tinucd Chief Bywater. "and quick ne
;iou on tho part Of tho lawmakers and
an energetic fro marshal would result
in a preventive rather than curative
treatment.
The duties of such AN Official as Chief
Bywatcr suggests would be Of Il nature
to prevcut ovcr-insuraDco by vigorous
inspection of conditions on which pol
icios arc written, and TO prosecute cv-
cry case Of jncendiarism.
The idea is not new one. Indeed.
Utah is distinctive in being without
such an official and tho proper laws gov.
crning tho question OF incendiarisIn and
insurance abuses. Most OF the thickly
states Of tho union have been
forced 80 adopt some such means Of reg
ulatiug the question
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-01-19
TO SACK OR BALE
WOOL IS QUESTION
Buyers aud Dealers Discuss Mat
Ter and Adjourn Until Next
Month for Definite Action.

Whether I;ah wool shall be sacked
OF bslcJ Was discussed III a 'rccting OF
BUYERS aud dealers in tho Hotel Utah
YESTERDAY. The meeting nas called at
the instance OF buyers here not in favor
ui ba!in% aud its purpose was TO dis
coss the matter with the growers. AZ
ter discussing the question for nearly
two hours, motion was made that tho
meeting hc declared not N favor Of
bahug. Tho motion MAS laid on the
table. IN" meeting then adjourned
10 February J al IN clock in the fore
noon ut the same place.
February !, II IL expected. definite
action will he taken. Tho idea Of post.
poniug action Was TO give ihc growers
a chance To Investigate and permit suf.
hcleut notice so that tho growers might
be we'll represented. ~ The meeting
YESTERDAY there we're present among
tho buyers who represent eastern Grms
j. ". Summcrhay5. Ilourr CohD, Jesse
lioodfellow, John r. Edgheil, W. G.
Snow. Charlie futile. j. H. Kearns and
A. 5. Erickson. Among the woolgro1--
ers present worc ] r.. Austin. Thomas
Rgb-. William Covcy, i. VI. Webster
AMI j. a MctlIiztcr
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-01-19
Publication Prepared Under
The Direction of Chief
Willis /. Moore.
COPIES RECEIVED HERE
Contains Many Matters Of
Unusual Interest to the
Laylnan.

The local office Of the United States
weather bureau has received for distri-
button number Of copies OF au inter
csting booklet on the work and growth
of the bureau The booklet was pre-
pared under the direction of Willis L..
Moore, chief Of the bureau, and CON
taIDs besides an historical sketch, brief
statements Of the extensive service
now being performed by the bureau.
One Of the features is concise cxpla-
nation Of how tho forecasting is done,
d problem which is largely ''Greek -
to the average layman,
The forecasts arc based on stimuli
tancous observations Of local weather
conditions taken daily al a IN. and->S
p. m, seventy fifth meridian timo %
about 200 regular observing stations
scattered throughout the United States
and including the Salt Lake and Mo
dcua, Utah, stations. Similar reports
arc also secured from the West ludics
and various other points m tho north
cru hemisphere. Each of the weather
bureau stations is operated BY one or
more trained Observers, A. II. Thicsscp
being section direction OF the local sta
tion. The stations arc equipped with
barometers, thermometers,
wind yanes, rain and suow gauges aud
and many of them With
recorders, barographs. thcrno-
graphs aud other devices which make
aud AUTOMATIC records of
weather conditions.