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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22

One objection which Is urged against
the Tee law in Illinois and the new
read law in Iowa IS that both provide
fer county engineers 10 oversee the
work. and the people who have been
doing the road work in the country
resent the inference that they no not
know their business. This IS a wrong
attitude. Next 10 money 20 pay the
cost, the thing most needed TO bring
Highways which can be travelled over
every day IN the year IS competent
supervision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
Knocking the Doctor.

Some time ago the keeper of a mu-
scum was engaged in placing some
new curios that had just arrived from
Egypt, when he noticed a perplexed
look on the face of his attendant.
What's the matter, Smith," he
queried, going to the assistant. rs
there anything you don't understand?
YES" answered Smith. here is a
papyrus on which the characters are
so badly traced that they are indeciph-
cradle. How shall l class it,"
Let me see" returned the keeper.
examining the curio. Just call it a
doctors prescription in the time of
Pharaoh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
Sept. 20 IN American
History.

1692-Third and last execution iV'
witchcraft at Salem, Mass.
17T6-Nathan Hale. martyr OF noe
ty," executed as spy at Ne"
York.
1S2S-Theodore Winthrop, author ana
volunteer soldier. born in Ne"
Haven, Conn; killed at the batus
OF Big Bethel, Va, 1861.
1S64-General Sheridan's forces ataeA,
ed Early's Confederates In position
on Fishers Hin, near Strasouls,
Va. Early was again routed anu
driven up the valley to Woodsto'N-
All the news ali the time-1n'
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
WHY?

Why tie iterations and reiterations
about George Richmond's honesty and
immunity from the charge Of graft?
What is the occasion for it?
II The Argus mistakes not, Mr..
Richmond does not himself relish
these repeated and labOrious explana-
tons in his behalf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22

Inasmuch as all three political par
ties in the state have taken q position
in favor Of q new safe constitution.
there should be 10 further obstacles
in the way OF adopting one. for assur-
eddy the people Will not stand in the
way OF any reform so much needed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
An Unsuccessful Pursuit.

Would ye do something for a poor
old sailorT inquired the seedy wan
derer at the gate.
Poor old sailor?" said the lady at
work over the washtub.
"Yessum. 1 followed the water for
16 years"
WELL" said the worker as she re-
sumed her labors, you certainly dom
look as If you ever caught up with it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22

and he was going his way and attend
In. 10 his own business.
Jim Dailey's statement that II was
the work OF drunken fools VIII help TO
give his story a standing before any
Jury which VIII make It exceedingly
d:.Hcult for others whom he accuses
to impeach his testimony.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22

Colonel Palmer, cOmmander-in-chief
Of The C. \ r. says there IS as much
patriotism IN the United States now IS
in the COS. and he IS right. We have
q great deal more 70 be patriotic over
than ever before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
Such 10 Life.

The Shepherdstown Register makes
mention OF mountain hotel where it
was alleged young men were permit
ted to drink to success. This is about
as bad as the Grafton newspaper that
recently reported a dance at which no
costumes were worn by the guests
Clarksburg (W. Va Telegram.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22

} This same Wilson TO whom the Eur
opsan powers are telling their troubles
is the one whose diplomacy was i'd
tculed across the wafer q short time
since as "amateurish.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
AND
DLSCORDS
Struck by Tunnel.

Parkersburg. Aug. 2e.-Ira clifford
OF New Brighton, N. j., who was struck
by n tunnel near CORVALLIS, on the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad. while rid
ing on top of a freight car. is in
critical condition.-Clarksbur CIV. W
Telegram.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
Won1en RorterS.

Women porters carry the luggage OF
tourists on the island Of Capri. The
men are occupied as fishers, coachmen
and coral sellers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22

From figures which have been pub
lished since the war started il is ap-
parent that about 100000 Americans
annually tour Europe. Now We know
where all the money goes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22

Japan's gift OF 100000 pounds OF tea
to Russia may have been intended as
a delicate hint that e change OF the
national beverage would be conducive
to military strength
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
The Sea-Goers.

"Ah!" cried the Vikings daughter
as she caught the flying spray in her
radiant face, "a life on the ocean wave
for me! Isn't it perfectly gorgeous,
Algie?"
"Oh-h-h, yes" gurgled Algie, max
ing a break for the rail, "Oh, yes
ah--ah-disgorge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
Never Sees Any.

In spite of the advertisements we
never see any skyscrapers that were
built out OF enormous profits to be
made by growing mushrooms in a cell
lar.-Richmond Nv. Va.) Yew Pine
Independent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
Was Feeling Well

sitive sense of touch.
Choily-How so?
Jimmie-Why, heard of one who
said he felt blue the other day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22

SO far Uncle sam has maintained
the Sole OF the innocent bystander
without ths usual result.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22

IN exposing himself to the fire Of
the enemy. the crown prince evidently
violated one Of the mysterious rules
which royalty is expected to observe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22

II che national administration Sue
ceeds in ending the Colorado strike,
settling the European conflict ought 20
be as easy as C.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22

The congress which hesitates TOO
long over the levying Of a war tax is
likely 10 be lost in a food of contro-
vsrsy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22

Old Sol ended his summer invasion
and retreated across the line yester-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22

TERMs-Ten cents per week by car
rier. IN Rock Island; s. - year by NAH
In advance.
- Complaints OF deIiv cry service should
be made TO the circ uIatiOn department
which should also be notldod In every
instance where it Is desired TO have
paper discontinued. as carriers have No
authority in the premissA
All communications o. srEumertaSiye
character. pontioa. - religious. must
have real name attached for publish
ton No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all departments. Cen
trsi Union. Rock Island I45- 1It5 and
1Is5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22

NO. This Is one OF that numerous
class OF nostrums highly recommended
by unnamed but always eminent spe-
cialists." Notice the little word "Ad-
vertisement" at the end OF the item ex-
plotting the nostrum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22

Windjammer asks: VIII bisurated
magnesia stop fermentation in the
stomach?
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23
HUDSON

The. Goldenoerg Co. has extended the
time on b%ear'grass purchases 10 Sept !.
Mrs. O. f. Rice is trying as an expert
ment the raising Of a patch Of sand.
vctch AS cattle forage.
Roweling of young cattle against the
ravageD Of t~laek.leg is considerably
praeticed among the old.timers. Among
the newer cattlemen, considerable gov.
eminent serum is being consumed.
A. r. Seldom and wife were caught
across the river at the last rainfall.
having gone 70 the home Of Mrs. sed.
don's father, Jas. A. Pierce, to assist
in repairing a well. The Canadian rose
so rapidly that they were unable 10
cross, and Ute creek hemmed them IN
from Logan. Mr.. Seldom finally walk.
ed the railroad trestle between here
and Logan, and reached home on the
third day. Mrs. Seldom came in BY
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23

The prrs. managed 90 get OUT Sat.
uriay and took occasion 10 hand Con
gresham Fergus .lt state senator
NIllrodge q package by !n~sinua'.ng that
they have don. ..thl- f9- Quay county.
The insinuatluH absurd rom the dem.
ocra,ir stand point A.Ilredge was
andicapprI 90 santa Re by being with
the minority party bat he always voted
with the party and assisted in heading
off the excessive .alary bin supported
by the republican members and this is
practically the olly measure the repub.
licans would , come up, during the en-.
tire session. TO. j.. FERGUSON has sup.
ported every Ieaslre the democrats
have put through during Wilson's al.
ministratiou. IT, 81. q sober, capable
and wiling worker and wa not elected
20 work fer Quay county alone but hs.
been very busy wording for the whole
state. III, $50 acre homestead bill is
only one Of rhe MANY good causes he
has champioucd Some persons think II
a Congressman or senator does not land
some big federal building for a town
or county said official is lazy and 81.
dolent, but $3.50 Win wager that II our
citizens will DO thor part they viii find
Mr.. Ferguson ready 20 lend his as
~sistance.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23
NEW CITY PHYSICIAN

\ new city physician has been ap.
pointed by the administration. and II,
. hoped that be will FL the Office 70
the utmost satisfaction Of all who be-.
lieye in sanitary conditions. This Office
was created for a purpose-no, 20 give
another man a Job. but 20 have d place
20 send city patients whether they /.
rich or poor.
Another thing the city physician
should DO, is 70 look after The homes in
Tucumcari which are inhabited by Ia.
bcreulosis patients. An order from the
city physician wO0ld stop some Of these
places from throwing their deposits
and emptying spit;oons in the alley or
On the where the flies and
chickens can eat same, thereby distrib.
uting disease germs 70 the whole neigh.
borhood. We wOlld like 10 see a man,
who is not afraid Of a little work who
will make d full report 20 the council.
each month or oftener IL necessary,
chosen 20 MI this office and we hope the
newly appointed physician will look
after things in a business.like manner
II is all right 20 pension a man who is
crippled while doing his duty in war.
fare or who has grown too old 70 work.
but the most dctcstable thing is an Of.
hcc-seeket who is chosen 20 FL an i'm.
portant Office and, when he takes full
charge, does nothing but draw his sal.
AIRY.
Nice articles in newspapers or read
before the various clubs Of the city. are
al night as far as they go, but there
are many far more important things
which should be done. Don't be salts,
fed with making Tucumcari as good
a. most 0her towns, but make here
Just as good a. possible. II a man :
health remains good he is more sure "a
succeed in business. There il r stric,
law in regard 10 splitting in public
places or on the sidewalk, and it should
he stopped.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23
BARANCos ITEMS

Crops are looking fine every body
here has greens now instead Of the old
blues.
u. l.. Miller was a caller at the coun
~ hub enc day recently.
W L. Downey Of Tucumcari called on
Frank Hill on last Saturday evening.
VIM. Herd and wife visited with DR.
Lancaster's one day last week.
e. W, Edwards and sons were bust
ness callers in Tucumcari on last Fri
lay and Saturday
Mesdames Fisher and Herd visited a,
Grandma Yaws on last Thursday,
Fola Griggs and family visited WIN
Herds on the fifth inst.
Mrs. II. L. Miller il spending a few
days in Tucumcari with friends and
relatives.
II seems a little late for the follow.
ing item, but please excuse Il as va
scribe went 10 celebrate and returned
home rather late. Several Of the neigh.
bors gathered at II. l.. Miller's on the
fourth and celebrated that glorious old
day TO perfection. They had a good
dinner-iee cream, cake and lemonade
all enjoyed them selves and had a good
time in general and II, L. says for all
TO come again.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23

rail after the waters had abated in the
creek.
Word has been received here from Lo'
Gan that the farmers Of that vicinity
are gathering and storing bear grass
pod. as winter grain for cattle. Even
iuallv. the despised sosp.weed will take
IL. ueh;ful place mons Us as indi''
pensable
Mr. Keehler was here from Tueum'
can on Monday Of last week. purchss'
ING a nice bunch Of cattle at the Rice
farm. ~
Cream. shipping is becoming popular
with our farmers this season. Several
have purchased separators, and one Of
the housewives said that the pleasant
thing abou, &; Is that you get the cash
no trading 81 out. and you buy where
Won please
Miss Clara Rice has been i'll during
the week. siHi
NJ. and Mr.. !. NJ. Davidson went 70
Logan 90 last sunday. visiting Mrs.
Dayidsor's father, New. shiplet, who
has been seriously IN from the effects
Of running a nail IN has foot. Mr..
Sh.pict was a; one time the Baptist
minister az this place.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23
MCALIsTER

The headers have been busy for a
month and have completed cutting the
wheat l. was feared for a time OF
not getting al the wheat cut and stack.
81 II this vicinity.
The farmers and stockmen are re,
1oic!nr over q most glorious rain that
Pas fallen here recently. All crops are
promising great returns this year, every,
'hiug i g~rowllgwell.
The sunday School Convention viii
meet sunday az McAlistr.
Several from McAlister attended Oh,
fovrth celebration at House. All re
ported a fine time.
John s~teinaagen, while in BuckIin
Kansas received a message Of his moth.
efs cehth. but came too late 10 at.
tend the funeral.
pf NJ Boon, made a business trip "a
the city q TUeumeari last Thursday
The regular monthly meeting of the
W e. T. L. will meet at the home Of
NJ. Barr.
MSS Lillian Howard was the ~fortunat,
o." winning the medal in the contest.
Lawrence Poe is getting pretty well
over his accident Of a broken arm. I,
happened while riding q horse which
fel. and broke his arm.
Mrs. Ed McConachie If Fl Paso wa,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23
-EsBYTERLA CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENT

There will be the regular morning
service AZ the Presbyterian Church
next sunday al 1880 4. NJ, BY the
Pastor.
In the evening the Presbyterian con.
%gregation will take part in the union
service that will be held in theMetho,
dist church. The Rev. A. Y. Evans viii
preach the IN
Sabbath School 9;45 4. NJ.
Teachers meeting and prayer service
Wednesday at S P. VI.
Men, meeting Thursday evening ats
o'clock.
A cordial invitation is extended u
the services Of she church.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23

ummoped several weeks ago TO help
take care Of her sick mother, Mrs j
s~teinhapen. who died. Mrs.McConachie
and children returned home TO FL Paso
las, Wednesday. The home Of j.
S,~einhagen l. east in gloom where the
das,b angel claimed as her own the
spiri, Of Mrs. John %steinhagen. There
was removed from among us n mother,
the suffering spirit took It's flight from
It's earthly suffering 20 a home not
made ith hands, where pains and sor-
POW .n.n,wn and where the weary
find rest. aged - years. She was born
at Mecklinburg Skiewner, Germany
Was married there 1871, came 70 Amer
"a. A mother Of seven children, two Of
whom died in infancy, two sons and
three daughters. They are Mrs. f..
Klinpsporn. Mrs. b. McConaehie, of
FL Paso. Texas, Mrs. Mrs. NJ. Jensen
Roundup. Mont, John Steinhagen, II.
II. S~teinhagen, Lima, Mont. Rev.
Louis conducted the funeral service ia
an impressive name The remains
were taken from the residence to Nc.
Alister cemetery Many Of the people
in the neighborhood attended the burial
and several ladies brought bouquets Of
flowers.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN.

That a meeting Of the ineorporators
and directors q the Quay County Fair
Association will be held at the Office
q Harry X. McElroy at Tucumcari,
New Mexico. at the hou- Of ten O'Clock
il the forenoon Of the 9Th day Of Aug.
us,. A. D. 1914, for the purpose Of elect.
ing certain directors to I'll vacancies,
electing 70 membership certain addition.
al members Of said corporation, and the
transaction Of such other business as
may lawfully come before said meeting,
HARRY II. McELRcY,
july 50.2t Vice.President.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23

What is the matter with moving
the weeds in the streets and along
the sidewalks? The trees, flowers
and pretty green lawns furnish a
great plenty OF proof that we are
having a fine season and that any
thing 4 be grown in New Mexico
Tucumcari could we'll be called
The City Beautiful" it the prop.
erty owners would cut the weeds
along the streets and alleys.-.and
in some Of their yards.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23

Senator Fall, our "scrappy" L.
). senator, may rest easy now
since the presidents Mexican pol
icy has won Out without the spill.
ing OF much blood and the loss oil
millions OF dollars in warfare, but
we admire Mr.. Fall for taking a
strong stand for what he thought
was right and proper, and a whole
lot more Of US thought the same as
Fall did.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23

Governor Mcdonald has appointed I.
J. Briscoe If Tucumcari 20 the position
Of mounted police without pay. The
state legislature having taken away the
emolumcnt Of the state constabulary, il
is presumed Mr.. Briscoe is given a
place as a special officer, while the pay
was abolished, the Office is still on the
law hooks.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23

sentative. He is a man who FITS
the Office exactly, knows what this
state and county needs and is a
mans who should draw votes from
any party or organization. No
person can ughtiully question his
ability 10 do things.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23
CHRIsTIAN CHURCH
o. W. Heam, Pastor

Bible school 9:45 q. m.
Communion and preaching service a
II a. m.
YPSCE at 100 p. m.
We will cooperate with the Presbyte
rian and Methodist churches in the IN
ion services at 500 p. m.
Teachers meeting will be held OF
Thursday evening.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23
COWS o BALE

We are Offering for sale, high grade
Durham and Hereford cows and heifers
on one years time with interest at l2
per cent. with good security, In lots to
suit purchaser. First National Bank Of
Tucumeari, N. M.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23

Monday, August 10, is the day
set for the democratic county con-
vention. II you can spare the
time you should come out and stay
all day, as plenty OF entertainment
is promised.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23

Rain fell 70 the amount OF about
two inches 10 less than thirty min
ntes Saturday afternoon, and Sun
day IL rained most all day.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23
SERVICES AT THE BAPTIST
CHURCH

Bible Sschool at s;45 4. NJ.
Preaching at ll;OO A NJ. Theme
"A Distinctive Accent
Young Peoples service al 100 7. NJ
At 500 =. NJ, the same illustration
announced for last Sunday will be use,
with the stereopticon.
You are cordially invited 70 eaci
service.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23

Commence now to save your ex.
hibits for the big fall fair. $500 in
cash for premiums is worth work
ing for, and this money can be
used in no other manner.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23

President Wilson's "watchful
waiting" policy has finally won
out in Mexico, without the loss OF
much American blood, and this
fact shows US that it is not best 10
eeusure our leaders until we know
absolutely tina, they are wrong.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23

A petition is being circulated to
secure a sidewalk on the east side
Of and street from Rankin street
to the p~ostofhee, and most OF the
property are in favor OF it,.
This street has as many residences
On one side as the other.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23

John II. WEIGH, one Of the best
and strongest Democrats in QUAY
county is being urged 10 enter the
race for the nomination Tor repre-.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23

The big rains OF the past week
have insured plenty OF moisture TO
make a successful fair this fall.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-07-23

complish anything you should assis;
them in every possible manner.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-19

American Association club early yes
terday morning. The negotiations
were concluded by Smith and Man
ager Jack Hendricks, in conference
with Sol Meyer of Indianapolis. Nc
Gill gave his final o. K. over the long
distance telephone from this city.
The price was announced at $145,-
900 for 85 per cent of the stock,
Meyer to retain the Springfield club
of the Central League.
George Mcbride, shortstop of the
Washington club, today forwarded
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-19

his signed contract to Manager Crit
fifth.
Pitcher Martin McHaIe, purchas-
ed last fall by the New York Amer
leans from Jersey City, has signed a
contract.
Manager Harry Clarke of the Mil
waukee A. A. pennant winners signed
Jap Barbeau to fill the vacancy caus-
ed by the loss of Blackburne to the
Chicago White Sox.
West Side golfers will have new,
public course before spring. It was
announced yesterday that the west
park board had purchased a large
tract Of land in Warren Woods, and
work on the construction of an eigh-
teen hole course will be started as
soon as possible. The property is 10
Gated just west of Austin avenue, and
extends from Adams street to HarTi-
son. The tract of 157 acres was pur-
chased from Archbishop Quigley, and
the price is said to have been more
than 100000.
Tom BendeloW, the construction
expert, who returned to Chicago from
Baltimore to attend the w. G. A..
has been invited to plan the
links, and he will visit the grounds
today and submit his Recommended
tons Immediately.
Basketball, winters greatest sport,