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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05
Worried.

II am worried about my boy"
'fie looks all right to me-"
Il know. but have never found a
dead mouse or an apple core or a
snake in his pocket in my life"
Well. why in the world should
youy''
I've always read that a normal boy
always"
Never. except in the funny papers.
What yos need is a more serious line
of reading
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05
Dixmude After Rain.

1.-THE names of towns and cities In
the war zone are sometimes given GU.
rious pronunciations."
What is the latest example you
have heard?"
AN old gentleman commented on
the fierce fighting that took place at
'Dixmuddy.'
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05
Not All DARK

There is bright side to war"
''I can't believe it,
~oh, yes. There is nothing doing
at the Rat Mort. the Moulin Rouge Is
deserted and since there are no
American tourists in Paris to cater to,
It's 'made-toorder' wickedness has
taken a slump
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05
suffrauettes. Perhau s.

Whenever | see two women en-
gagged in whispered conversation I al
ways suspect them of undermining
somebody's character"
'You shouldn't be SO cynical. Now.
adays it's possible that one may be
telling the other whom to vote for"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05

"Just think Of being able TO slt in
a telephone booth In New York and
talk to your beat girl In San Fran
ciscoi"
I've thought Of that. and I've been
wondering how long Il win be before
somebody writes a popular song about
It,.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05
In Petroarad.

The American war correspondent
approached the Russian censor with
due humility.
Would it be proper" he began, ito
call the children of the Little White
Father Czardines?"
Which is another reason for those
Siberian horrors.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05
A Fellow FEELING.

A mystic says it is always painful
for him TO come back to EARTH" re-
marked Gadsby.
I'm in the same boat" said Jag
son. Every time come back TO earth
have a headache"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05
steady ORGANIZATION,

A woman has to give up a great
deal after she gets married." sighed
Mrs. Gabb
"A man does nothing else bat give
nap after be gets married." replied Mr.
Gzabh.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05
a oreat che.

They say she is splendid in ANA
teur theatricals.'
She's wonder. She can make the
most painful tragedy a source of genu
Inc amusement. Lille.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05
Up 10 SNUFF

Arthur--Uriah Umsony made
great hit at school during the hay fe-
yer season.
Anna--How?
Arthur--He invented college yell
with a sneeze in it.--Judge
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05
Playlnn safe.

Shortleigh-IIave you sufficient con-
&idence in me to lend me a dollar?
DeLong--Sure! And I'm going to
keep my confidence in you--along with
che dollar.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05
SURF Enouah.

Bacon-It is stated that It takes an
average of 5.SG7 bullets to kin a sin
gle man In the present war.
Egbert-Why, where In the world
are the innocent bystanders?
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05

The truly dInifled man IL never
ashamed to Lay aside his dignity for
the purpose of doing his duty DIS he
aaea "a
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05
True.

IF had your hopeful disposition
would be worth a million dollars"
no. you wouldn't"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05
Matter of SEE.

NewpopOur" baby is only nine
HnnnthE old and can talk
Singleton | was misinformed
Someone told me It was a boy baby.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05

Dry grain. preferably rice, is the
best thing TO use 70 clean the inside OF
violins.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05
oId stxle

did she marry weIl-~
No; II vas case Of true love-
Harvard Lampoon.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05
Rather Mlxed.

Il don't like that deal you're in"
''Don'tsworry: you won't be answer
able If it's questionable"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05

However. there arc many fair sing
ers who are nos blondes
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05

"Pa. what In a skillfBi strategist7"
"A sklllfml straiegist M son. Is a
man who knows when TO quit"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05

How the devil could do thatf"
asked Pat.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05
Limits In Literature.

You've read The Heavenly
Twins? asked an Englishman OF an
Irishman. s.t
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05

Nothmg4s gained by abusing those
whose oninions differ from your own.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05

"And you have read Looking Back
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-03-05

''And the Sorrows Of satany"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
THANKSGIVING.

With the coming of Thanksgiving
does it cause your soul to mellow for
mankind? Do you stop to think of
the purpose of the day? The great
trouble with too many of us is that we
have settled down into narrow rut
and think solely of ourselves and our
immediate wants. We are prone to
overlook the broader warlks Of life
and in doing this forget all about our
neighbors. And this reminds US of
the Biblical question, "Who is our
neighbor All remember the ans
wer. Are you and ] playing the role
of the Levite, the Priest or the good
Samaritan? These are questions that
should arouse the better part OF man
and woman. This life is what we make
it. We can center all in thinking
only of ourselves and hiding with un'
concern behind the devil by saying
"it is his or her fault" that is respon-
sible for the lack of the necessities Of
life. Possibly true in many cases, but
we must remember we are not all
constituted alike. 1t is conditions and
environments that are responsible for
the state we find "a out of 25 people
in. Therefore, we ask, are you per-
mitting your heart to mellow as the
day Of Thanksgiving comes around T?
Does your mind revert back to the
day of the Pilgrim Fathers. Our an
cestors were primitive in some re-
thoughtful people. 1t makes our heart
lighter and brightens our visions of
real happiness and usefulness as we
read of the unselfishness and whole
heartedness of the Pilgrim Fathers
and Mothers. They suffered hard
ships and privations which no doubt
had much to do with mellowing their
hearts and causing them to Think of
their fellow creatures. Not only this,
they observed Thanksgiving as it
should be--a day of commemoration
for the wonderful blessings showered
upon them-blessings that were few
compared to present DAY blessings
most of us are endowed with. The
day was given over to church going
and prayer. Today we are prone to
make it one of "stuffing" and hilarity,
hardly giving a thought to the more
serious problems of life and paying de-
votion to the Almighty for His many
mercies.
But to the point: Have you perform
ed your duty? Have you gone out
of your way to assist the poor and
needy? Will there be one who will
have cause to be thankful for youi
generosity today These are
questions your heart and conscience
must answer. 1t is not for the Herald
to say you have fulfilled or failed
in the real mission of life.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
HEALTH OF WOMEN
WRECKED BY IGNORANCE
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scription

For every disease or ailment of a
womanly character, no matter how re-
cent or long standing, the one sure,
reliable remedy of proved merit is DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
Women should never experiment with
unknown prepar ations; the risk is too
great. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton is prepared from natures roots
and herbs and does not contain par
ticle of alcohol or any narcotic.
Women are earnestly advised to take
it for irregular or painful periods, back
ache headache, displacement, catarrhal
condition, hot flashes, sallow COM
plexion and nervousness.
For girls about to enter womanhood,
women about to become mothers and
for the changing days of middle age
DIR. Pierces Favorite Prescription
should always be on hand.
It's temperance remedy that is ex-
tracted from roots with pure elycerine
and its ingredients are published on
wrapper.
Any medicine dealer can supply it in
either liquid or tablet form. The cost is
modest, the restorative benefits truly
remarkable. Write DIR. Pierce, In
valids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y. for free
confidential medical advice.-Adv.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
Bootlegger Fined S575.

Judging by the heavy fine assessed
against Charles Stoakes in the Do
lores county court Monday, bootleg
ging is going to be an expensive lux
ury in this judicial district Stoakes
resides in the Dove Creek vicinity, in
the western part Of Dolores county.
He was arrested on the charge of
bootlegging, but the prospects for his
conviction seemed slight. Friends raj
lied to his support and protested his
innocence. The warmly contested case
was tried by a jury in Rico a few
days ago, District Attorney Lane
representing the prosecution. After
hearing the evidence, the jury found
the defendant guilty and assessed a
fine of $75 and costs against him
The last named items totalled $500
making the entire fine S575. This is
an indication of what bootleggers
have in store after January 1st. The
sentiment Of taxpayers. whether the J
are in the dry or wet column, seems
to be to fine the offenders to the linz
it, thereby ridding the section of this
undesirable element, before the coun-
ties are bankrupt as a result of pros
ecuting the cases.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.
The undersigned Judge and Ex-offi-
clio Clerk OF the county court of the
county Of La Plata in the state of
Colorado, hereby gives notice that in
the hereafter named estate he has
liked Monday, the 18th day of Novem-
Der A. D. 1915 for the settling and
adjusting OF all claims and demands
against the decedent-
On said date all persons having
claims or demands against said es-
tate are notified and requested to
present the same to said court for
settlement and adjustment, at the
court house in the City of Durango,
County OF La Plata and State of
Colorado.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested TO make immediate pay
ment to the administrator thereof
hereinafter named, to-wit; Estate
Peter Monteith deceased; the Duran
go Trust Company administrator
Witness Richard McCloud, judge and
ex-officio clerk of said court, with the
seal thereof, hereunto affixed, at his
office in said city OF Durango. this
first day of November A. d. 1915.
RICHARD McCLOUD,
Judge and Ex-officio Clerk of the
County Court.
(SEAL)
First publication Nov. 4, 1915.
Last publication Nov 25, 1915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
National Forest Timber for Sale

Sealed bids will be received by the
District Forester, Denver, Colorado,
up to and including November q, 1915,
for 72, 500 standard gauge and 600
narrow gauge ties, more or less, of fire
killed Douglas fir upon a designated
area within I. 80 N, r. W., N. M.
2. NJ, in the Lime Creek Burn,
Durango National Forest, Colorado.
No bid Of less than SIC each for
standard gauge ties, 21Sc each for
narrow gauge ties, and for material to
be taken at the option of the purchaser
81. 90 per NJ feet B. M, will be con-
sidered. Deposit with bid $3.50. The
right TO reject any and all bids
reserved Before bids are submitted
full information concerning the timber,
the conditions OF sale, and the submis-
sion of BIDS should be obtained from
the Forest Supervisor, Durango, Colo
rado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
TO LEASE STATE LANDS

Office OF the state Board OF Land Commits
s1onefs, Denver, Colo, Oct 2, 1915.
Notice is hereby given thnt W. II. Minner
whose postotiice address Is DIrango, Colo.
hns made application No. ASH TO lense the
following described school lands, situate In
La flhta county Colorado, to-wit:
all OF section 10, township 30 n. range IL W
Notice Is further hereby given tnut nii
other persons desiring to lille an application
10 lease this tract OF land must lille the
same in this office prior to NOV. q, 1915, ns
no other application TO lease tho above de-
scrlbed lands viii be considered after said
date.
j. F. VIVIAN,
Register State Board Land Commissioners.
First Publication Nov. 4.
Last publication Nov. 25.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

The Herald does not blame the
Germans or any other race from SYM
pathizing with their native land in
connection with the war. It's only no
tural. It's safe to say every German
in this country has relatives fighting
for the Fatherland and the same is
true of most of the other nationalities
and to say their sympathy is not
with their relatives and home coun-
try would place them below par in
the estimation of the great majority
of the people. But this does not and
should not prevent the Americanized
foreigner from standing back OF
America in enforcing the laws of their
adopted country and without preju-
dice demand that the U. S. rid itself
of the dynamiters and bomb plotters,
Sympathy is all right so long as it is
not used to destroy American prop
erty and American commerce. Re-
member this as you rejoice tomorrow
in living in this great and glorious
land of liberty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Durango people, as well as those Of
the entire San Juan basin, have req
son to be thankful tomorrow. True,
the great wave Of prosperity we heard
so much once upon a time, has not
struck us, but our people as whole
are healthy and well provided with
plenty to eat and wear and have the
pleasure of living in one of the best
all around climates in the world.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Wish most of the European Turks
would get it where the American turk
ey is getting it these days. This may
appear bloodthirsty, but we have no
use for the alleged human Turk. AS
long as they continue to hold sway
they are going to be an injury to the
world. We are sorry the Germans
are mixed up in defending the race.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Carlson may not measure up to ex-
ment over four-flusher Shafroth and
the combination that put Colorado on
the bum SO many years. Ex-Governor
Ammons meant all right but he was
surrounded by a gang that would dis
credit the lower regions. Brake, ct al.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

May your Thanksgiving turkey di-
gest well. 1t should if you have
done your part in seeing that the des-
titute are provided with at least the
substantials of life.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

As long as the world will take our
word for the Monroe doctrine, that
theory may shield the western world
from predatory invaders, but enforc-
ing it by power of arms would be a
different proposition, should some
regular power choose to take chunk
Of South America.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
KNOW THYsEIE,

Read all about yourself, your system,
the physiology of life, anatomy, hygiene,
simple home cures, etc, in the Common
Sense Medical Adviser book of 1908
pages. Send to Doctor V. M. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y, 3 dimes or 80 cents in
stamps for cloth-bound copy, to pay
cost of wrapping and mailing only.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
ELCo ECHOES
u ;. n Il n n a II n n n n II n n

Olive Frazier came down on Sat
urday's train from a shopping expe.
dition in Durango and spent the week
end with her home folks.
Susan Brewer, the Elco teacher, was
Sunday visitor at Edward Macy
Fred Prubst of the Frazier thresh-
in outfit spent Sunday at his home
at Suunnnyside.
j. o. Smith has been at Spring
creek looking after his ranch inter-
ests, i
Mrs. Clara Rhodes was a Durango
visitor Monday.
Steve Sideris attended the school
entertainment at Cedar Hill Friday
night. A good entertainment and
plenty of pie, so Steve reports.
Susan Brewer, Lloyd Anderson and
Ed Mcdaniel attended the dance at
the Huchin school house Friday night.
Edith Frazier who has been con-
fined to her bed for several days
is much better. Fred Brown, Letha
Ford and Miss Wilson are also on the
sick list.
A Bowman of Pennington tarried
Monday night at Elco on his woy to
Durcngo to purchase a car load of
oats.
J. A. Frazier has his threshing out
fit at Elco once more and will soon
finish the seasons run. Mr.. Frazier
is in,muned from jury duty Nov. 20
and wishes 70 completed his threshing
work by that time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

In trying to explain the defeat Of
a Democratic congressman in a Demo-
cratic district the New York World
lays it to the German vote. Any ex-
planation except the right one seems
to be the plan of the administration
apologists. It's hard owning to the
real reason--lack of confidence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Isn't it wonderful, the fawning OF
some people? Every time Wilson
opens his mouth they think a Solomon
is speaking. We have known the
same conditions to exist when certain
Republicans let off steam. It's actions
and results that count, however.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Local issues were involved" Thus
airily some Democrats seek to dis
miss the elections of this year-for-
getting that when local issues show a
nationwide drift to one party there
II deeper meaning in the returns.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Even after peace is declared in Eu-
rope the gigantic task of making
Bryan and Roosevelt hold their ton
CUES will remain and may be an
other Dardanelles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
too late to do so yet. Join the bri-
gade of Good Fellows.

In face Of the numerous fires in
arms plants, the Austrian denial of
plots and conspiracies against Ameri-
can industries is less convincing than
it might otherwise be.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

In the defeat of Rhoaddy Kenne-
han last fall the state shut off lot
of CUFF and egotism. Rhoaddy and
Brake may be alive but they are keep
ing well out of sight. 'Tis well.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

at is getting to be fad nova
days the moment man is found guilty
of crime to create an outcry from
one section of the country to the other
and to make a vast pretense that in
justice is being done because a man
belongs to a certain class. But it
must be made known that laws are
TO be faithfully executed; that guilty
persons must be punished no matter
what their class or station, and that
this country is a safe place for law
abiding citizens" says the Colorado
Springs Telegraph in commenting on
the execution of Hillstrom.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

We trust Woodrow and Mrs. Gait
will enjoy their turkey and plum
pudding tomorrow without the prying
eyes of the public being focused on
them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
win Filed.

win Filed.
The will of the late Mrs. Caroline
Grout was filed in the county court
this afternoon. After certain sums
of money are paid to different men,
bers of the family, the remainder Of
the estate is to go to the Colorado
orphanage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

More than half the Jewish race live
in Russia and about that number
would like to move out, were trans
portation available.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

If you have failed to assist in pro-
viding the necessities of life for some
unfortunate family tomorrow II Il not
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Eat and be merry, but in doing so
remember your duty first-see that no
distressed and poorly clad child goes
hungry tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
Very Sick Child.

Very Sick Child.
The four-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Hatcher of La Boca is
dangerously i'll, at Mercy hospital. The
father is here and other members OF
the family have been summoned to
the little fellows bedside.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Carranza has been pretty generally
recognized, but Villa hasn't resumed
speaking terms with his former chief.
And probably there are other things
that are the matter with Mexico.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Our merchants are offering specia
inducements. No use sending youi
money to eastern catalog houses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

The New York World is the apollo
gist for the administration-in other
words, wet nurse.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
Good Prices for Stock.

At an auction sale held in Durango
this afternoon four four-months
calves brought $S1. Ten-month- -old
or short yearlings were sold for
$S5 Q piece.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

On Purchasing Trip.
Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Snyder and Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Harrison were among
the Fort Lewis residents purchasing
supplies in Durango this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

The government should prosecute
every one to the limit implicated in
the munition bomb plots.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

AT st. Paul prize fighter has mar
ried girl named Helen Dinah Mite
He'll take the count soon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Looks like the hamburg American
line officials were using the U. S. as
catspaw.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
SPECIAL STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.

The stockholders of the Florida
Thrashing Machine Co., are hereby
notified that there will be a special
meeting, held December %, 1915, at
Hoods school house at 1 p. M, for
the purpose of dissolving the COM
pany as corporation and to trans
act any business that may properly
come before the meeting.
Il. w. MCCONNELL,
President.
J. T. FRIZELL,
Secretary.
Durango, Colo, Nov. 20, 1915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

If you feel you have reason te
complain of your luck, think of the
poor devils in the trenches.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

John Slade threshed out the bar
ley crop of r. II. Gillespie Monday
afternoon. Henry Slade finished his
threshing Tuesday which is the last
on the mesa to be threshed this sea-
son.
t. j. Hadden pulled his machine
home Monday from the Animas above
/ Durango.
Since our last letter G. l.. Holgate
has sold his Long Hollow ranch and
in turn bought and moved upon the
north 80 of the Grandma Eaton
ranch.
Walter Fielding and his wife re-
Gently took flying trip to Tellu-
ride
Marvel is the name of the new town
to be located near the new school
| hOuSC SOulH VI Milne
That grist mill seems to be an
assured fact. We are glad to see any
good business enterprise started on
the mesa providing it is started on a
good business foundation. When
this mill business was first being
agitated it was promoted by persons
who thought they were going to get
rich quick and to agitate the peo-
pie told fabulous stories as to what
could and would be done. but thanks
to good common sense, these vain
idlers have been swamped under and
this mill, if it goes in at all, viii be
conducted on first-class business prin-
ciples.
Miss Geneva and son Woodson, went
to Fort Lewis this morning to pass
Thanksgiving day with their old time
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Addy.
Thomas lockwood and daughter,
Mrs. C. C. Perkins returned Monday
night from Monte Vista where they
attended the funeral of the latter's
grandmother, Mira. Caroline Grout.
Stock Inspector Smith of Farm
ington returned from Archuleta county
last night where duties that come
under his supervision have occupied
his attention for several days. Mrs.
Smith met him here.
Master George Wycoff, son of Dr.
and Mrs. Wycoff of Dulce, was
among the school children off foi
home this morning, to spend ths
Thanksgiving recess, The lad is max
ing his home with Mrs. William Val.
liant while attending school here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

1t will be good bye for many a
Turkey tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

The people as whole are all right
Just few who need fixing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Bob" Alexander of the Animas val
ley transacted ranch business in tow
this afternoon.