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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-09-10
The Lost Joke

Seated one day in my office. ! wa,
hot on the trail of wheeze. and my
fingers wandeded idly over the type
writer keys. know not of what
was thinking; perhaps of the bills
that | owed. when a joke from my
cerebellum like turbulent honey flow
ed. rolled on the floor IN my laugh
ter: my face turned as blue as q
plum; the tears down my cheeks came
a-coursing, and still they continued
to come. ! laughed till , had APP
poplexy; a physician was rushed to
my side. have sought-but ! sre!:
il vainly-that one lost joke. -
to find il eludes my mind. Perhaps
in some dust covered volume that on
the bookshelf has lain, of Puck or
Of Judge or Joe Miller. | shall find
hat joke again.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-09-10

The Graphic, 80 a year.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-09-10
Brain Fag and War

Modern man is n topheavy being
whose brain Is disproporiionately
superior To hi. other organs" says
the New York Medical Journal, and
then goes on to prove that the war in
Europe j. the result of brain fag
The Journal believes that the stress
aud the hard mental work of this age
tended inevitably to the reassertion
of the primitive impulses. Something
had 10 snap and war was the result.
Other nations accuse Americans of
living too fast. But they do not see
that we combine pleasure with work to
such degree that, if we don't let
down on the play. We are apt to re-
main normal human beings. For in
stance. the tired business man takes
n couple of hours off from his Of
flee ard goes to the ball grounds,
where he yells like Comanche
Indian. bowls like a steam siren,
cuses the visiting team and throws
pop hottie sat the umpire. Teh wom-
en- relieve the tension Of modern life
by dancing. or motoring. or strenuous
physical exercise on the golf course or
tennis court. The use of tobacco is
mans first aid toward relief of taut
nerves. Il is said that the sudden
stoppage of these forms of relief
would certainly end in social npheav,
nj.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-09-10

The constant drive for thrift is
having effect not only among the
older people, but among school
children. as seen by the report OF
s,xty-one saving banks for men in as
many Chicago public schools last
year. The report shows that 1868
children saved $27,115.94, and Of
this amount $l1, 10000 has been now
transferred to regular banks. Any
sum from five cents up may be de-
posted: as soon as the pupils ac-
count amounts to IS it is trans
ferred to a regular bank and an ac-
count with the pupil is opened. II
is reasonable to suppose that rural
schools will adopt the teaching of
thrift as a subsidiary course. The
money could be deposited in the local
hanks in savings departments TO pay
four pc cent interest. When the nc-
count amounts to $25 il could be
withdrawn and a$lOO bond paying
fourand a half or five per cent could
be bought. Many reputable bond
houses will sell a 800 bond on the in
stalment plan, paying the full amount
of interest on the amount deposited
until the face valne is paid in full.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-09-10

Theses clothes will make him
happy and proud among his
friends, and look right to you be-
.ides.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-09-10

Mrs. F. A. Hamilton departed Fri
day for Silver City.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-09-10

Las season for the first tim
subsidized lecturers were introduced
into the circuit Chautauquas rs well
as the independent assemblies. The
Carnegie institute paid for u hun
dred Of these. Managers were able
10 offer to the local committees one
lecture on peace free with other acts
N reasonable prices. At the end Of
season six to ten million persons
will have heard these lectures.
Thus il is encouraging to note that
ih" most advertised address of the
convention to he held will concern
The subject Of subsidized lectures.
Frank Dixon. brother Of the Birth
at u Nation" Dixon. will begin the az
iiaiion against them. The farmers
and the residents of the small towns
have not been wholly compliment
abont the influence. Fred High. ed
itor of one of the independent ".
ceum trade papers. has voiced these
protests in his editorial columns.
Aside from the national danger that
snch means Of political influence
as the Chautnnqua lays open. the
system of making these lectures n
means of publicity. he asserts will
undermine the Chautauqua itself.
II is hoped that the delegates at
the convention will make il impos-
sible for the propaganda Of peace at
any price To spread through the ae-
ricuiural regions of this country
Chicago Tribune.
During the past year there has
been nm insistent demand through the
rural press for return To the orig. ,
NAL Chatauqua n planned by DR.. :
Vincent. There j. no doub, hut that I
III, Chatanqua needs reforming. and I
an broader educational lines. Or.
ieinally an excellent educational ]
movemnet. il has decenerated into Al
what borders dangerously on chcap (
vaudeville entertainment. Now we q
have the subsidized lecturer with h
propaganda for some fad This is {
the most dangerous condition the Ii
thaiauqua movement has faced, and u
unless suppressed ut it, beginning, :
l. hound To prove. as Mr.. High. says d
its undermining. u
Debates on every subject pro and :
con should be encouraged. bnt bald a
faced propaganda, no matter how I
moral the cause may appear on the '
surface. should be discountenanced. !
The suppression of facts j. far more e
harmful when discussing any ques- p
ton than their frank discussion. II e
Is only in this way that such impor- u
iant questions as woman's suffrage, D
prohibition. unionism and the open I
shop, socialism. peace at any price
az extreme armament, the tariff. and !
ether great questions can be defini-
iely and nationally settled.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-09-10

Mrs. NJ. f. Hudson returned Fri
day morning from the fairs. where
she spent the greater part of the
GUNNER.
Mrs. F. A. Hamilton departed Fri.
day for Silver City.
y. +. Osborn. deputy income tax
collector with headquarters at Phoe-
nix. Ariz. left Deming Friday for
Silver City.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Borenstein Of
Silver City passed through Deming
Friday on their way to the Pacific
coast.
+. s. Graham of Myndus arrived
here Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed Watkins and
their children left Deming Friday for
their ranch near Gage.
Ray Grayson. deputy sheriff of
Grant county. passed through the
city Friday on his way to Silver
City.
The Graphic, 81 a year.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-09-10

The first of the month he bought
700 steers from Tom Lyons to be
loaded at Silver City for Denver del
livery.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-09-10

John Ortiz of Las Cruces was ~
the city the last of last week trans
acting business.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-09-10

Don't send that boy on to school
with clothes too young for him, Or
too old. either. Bring him here
now to try on what Mart SchaM.
ner { Marx call their prep"
school suits.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29
Brown Larceny Case

George Brown, of Monte Vista,
was found guilty OF having disposed
of mortgaged property and was rec
commended for clemency by the jury
A motion for new trial was over
ruled and the case will likely be car
ried to the supreme court. 1t seems
that Brown had given mortgage on
some goats to Jas Davies, of Del
Norte and then had disposed of
them without having written per
mission from the mortgage holder
The case went to the jury at 400
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon and, on
account of the co, flict in the evil
dence, was not decided by them until
10 O'Clock Thursday forenoon.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29
CANNING DEMONSTRATION
WAS WELL. ATTENDED,

A number of the ladies of Monte
Vista and the surrounding country
took advantage o, the canning dem
onstration at the high school build
ing this afternoon.
The canning demonstration of the
Agricultural college of Fort Collins
and Mr.. r. H. Thomas, the valley
agriculturist, gave number of prac-
teal suggestions, but owing to the
fact that the proper cooking arrange
ments had not been prepared for
them they were unable to demon
strate as completely as they had
wished.
They especially emphasized the
proper preparation of the vegetable
before canning, which is called the
"Blanching" system, that is, dipping
first in boiling hot water. then cold
water then packing in Jars. Dipping
In the hot water, first eliminates all
acid: second, sets the coloring mat
ter; third, makes the texture firm
The cold water separates the skim
and reduces the bulk. The method
of preserving eggs was also given
Mr.. E. II. Thomas Is located at
Alamosa and will answer all maui
ries sent him, with regards to this
work.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29
TURNED ADRIFT

Anna Germer, of Del Norte. work
ed for Ernest Hoffman as house
keeper and remained on the ranch,
for over twenty years. She says that
Mr.. Hoffman promised to pay her for
her services, when lie sold the ranch.
In May last year, Mr.. Hoffman sold
the ranch, which is situated about
two and one-half rifles north OF Del
Norte, and departed for Denver,
without paying Mis-. Germer what
she claimed.
Mrs. Germer says that Sam Bern
stein came to the ranch, saying that
he had bought it and drove her off.
The result was that Mrs. Germer,
who is over sixty years of age, be-
came q charge, as poor person,
upon the county Mrs. Germer re-
tanned John hewitt. as her attorney
and suit was brought against Mr..
Hoffman, the complaint being served
upon him in Denver. The case was
tried at Del Norte Thursday, the de-
PENDANT being represented by Scott
Carroll. Judge A Watson McHen-
drie, of Trinidad, presiding for Judge
Wiley, heard the case and, after a
number of witnesses had been heard,
Judgment was rendered in favor of
the plaintiff for one thousand dol
lars.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29
The Neale Case

Charley Neale was accused of hay
ing stolen and branded a calf be-
longing to j. l.. Hurt. The case was
thrown out of court, as it seemed
that ownership of the calf was not
clearly shown.
1t seems that the question involved
and upon which the case turned is
new and of considerable interest to
cattle men in this district Test
mony developed the fact that identi-
fication of the animal which bore a
foreign brand was by the brand,
which without record thereof and
proof of ownership resulted in an in
structed verdict by the jury.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29
FIND NEW FOOT AND
MOUTH Epidemic; STOP
SOUTHERN SHIPMENTS

Chicago, May 46.-Just at the
time when stock raisers and live
stock dealers and packers were con-
graduating themselves that the
dreaded foot and mouth disease had
been conquered, Il new epidemic was
discovered. 1t already affects Chi
cago.
Foot and mouth disease was found
in the Pittsburg stock yards today,
in a carload of hogs shipped there
from Louisville, Ky. The federal
government promptly put an en-
barge on shipments of Kentucky and
Tennessee lambs. and other live
stock.
Two thousand of these lambs
reached the Chicago market today
Up to noon they had not been un-
loaded and no one could tell what
disposition would he made of them.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29
Walker VS.. Morse

On Thursday the case of E. +.
Walker VS.. w. W. Morse for con-
mission on trade of land was tried
before Judge McHendrie and judg-
ment was rendered in favor of Wal
ker for about $1,000 This was a
case in which Morse had a written
contract with Walker. agreeing to
pay $500 for eacn quarter traded of
his land northeast OF Monte Vista for
land on South Fork The trade was
made and Morse refused to pay the
commission. Walker then brought
suit in the county court and Judge
White gave judgment in favor of
Morse. Walker then took an appeal
to the district court, resulting as
stated above.
Stephenson was attorney for Morse.
Walker was represented by Corlett
& Corlett.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29
PAINFUL ACCIDENT
SUSTAINED IN RUNAWAY

Thursday, while driving in a bug
b with another woman and child,
FRS. Whitman of the Bowen district
las painfully injured when the
Prise became frightened at pass
Pg automobile ana ran away. The
Occupants of the rig were thrown
|pt and Mrs. Whitman struck upon
Ter face in. such a manner that her
|ose was broken and the upper lip
hd flesh torn loose. DR.. Moninger
las called to attend the injuries.
1t seems that the auto came from
ehind the buggy and not giving the
Pstomary warning startled the horse
nd he swerved to one side of the
PAD, causing the fuggy to be over
Prned in the ditch The woman and
plld riding with Mrs. Whitman were
pit injured.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29
farmers DO NOT PROPOSE TO RELIN0UlSH
|HElR [lNES TO MOUNTAIN STATES COMPANY

c.,,;ment among the farmers of
- country north of the river and
10 patrons and stockholders of the
I,aanendent telephone company of
kenter seems to be against accept
no the compromise recently offered
= the Mountain States company to
rrcbase the independent lines and
Equipment.
Al meeting held at the Eureka
cbool house Wednesday night the
halter was discussed at some length
nd argument was advanced to main
in the Independent system. Of
cers of the Center company were
resent and it was intimated that
nov would not favor selling, pro-
ided that they were given support
h the people of the territory they
Iished to cover. Speakers declared
hat the independent company would
q able in short time to connect
Eith the independent companies in
he southern part of the valley and
|ould be in a position to give good
alley service at a very low rate.
Rhey urged that if the Mountain
hates company secured control of
be independent, under the operation
the new Public Utilities. law it
5ould be practically impossible to
gain launch an Independent enter
rise and the corporation could i'm
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

pose such regulations as they wished
with lmpunity, after the term Of
their agreement had expired. In
stances were cited to show that
charges were now being made in I'M
fair comparison by the Mountain
States, among them being the case of
a telephone call recently made to
the WadswOrth ranch from a farm
phone and a similar call made from
an office phone. In the call made
from the farm, charge OF 80 cents
was made and charge of 10 cents
was made from the office call,
The farmers are very anxious to
have the Monte Vista people Join
with them to maintain the iadepnnd-
ent system, and upon this nav hilrc
the purpose of refusing to sell Fail
ing to secure the proper amount OF
support, the Independent company
will dispose of their switchboard
and lines, with the idea of recover
ing the money expended.
While the farmers are entitled to
all the credit for the present friendly
and concession-givng attitude of the
Mountain States company, there is
occasion for grave consideration of
all phases of the telephone situation
and one thing is certain-that unity
is requisite for success.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29
THE PASS.ME-BY

President Shepard, of the Pass
Me-By Mining and Milling company,
was pleasant caller at the Journal
office last Saturday. Mr.. Shepard
has been at the mine for several
weeks putting the property in shape
for thorough examination and he
shall recommend in the way of fu-
ture action.
Mr.. Shepard stated that he was
not at all discouraged with the out
look and declared that what that
mining section needed was a mill or
two.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29
SOLDIERS HOME NOTES

Preparations are being made for
very entertaining observance of Mem
orial day at the home on Monday.
At 1000 O'Clock the Matthias Post
will hold services at assembly hall.
AT 2 O'Clock in the afternoon DR..
Moore will deliver an address and
there will be music and Rotations.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the general public to attend the ex-
ercises.
A. w. Bates has purchased a new
Ford
Mrs. Jack Allen spent few days
this week in Monte Vista with her
daughters.
General Inspector Miller and wife.
of New York, were at the home last
Saturday. Mr.. Miller is national in
spector of soldiers homes.
The board of commissioners meets
at the home Wednesday, June 2.
Mesdames Mckenzie, Knight, Mil
Ter and Hodson went to the hills
Thursday to gather evergreens for
Memorial day decorations.
Mrs. o. Loser visited her daughter,
Mrs. Klein. Tuesday and Wednesday.
Col Hogle has been indisposed and
confined to his rooms several days
this week
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Holmes re-
turned Monday from two weeks
visit to Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hook, of Denver,
arrived this week and have moved
into one OF the cottages.
Clarence Whittier and Horace
Moody and their wives were home
visitors Sunday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

Saguache must be planning on a
championship base ball team TINS
year. Among the players recruited
are wild Bill" Hall, who pltched
for Alamosa last year; HUBBARD OF
Monte Vista, and Foxy" Goss OF
Denver, who also played with Monte
last season Goss was accompanied
to Saguache by his wife and child
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

MIS- Harry Chapman visited in
[oh'e Vista Monday and Tuesday.
|'e came here from Golesburg, Ills. J,
mere she accompanied the body of
'er husband for burial, and after at
"ulns to some business here left
Pr Seattle, Washington.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

The wedding of Miss Lille Hol-
brook, of Alamosa, to a young Den
yer attorney is announced to occur
at the capitol next Thursday MISS
Holbrook is well known in Monte
Vista
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

Frank Campbell and family, of
Pamosa, motored to Monte Vista
|uhday, where they spent the day.
/ T. campbell is one of the head ma
l'his's at the d " r. G. shops and
is visit here was to make a test on
pc San Luis Central locomotive.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29
MEMORIAL DAY

The strfes and griefs of the War for the Union
ended on the thirteth of May, 1865. One day pre-
ceding, President Johnson had issued his procama
ton of amnesty to the participants in the rebellion
conditioned their subscribing to oath of al
legiance to the United States and accepting the
rules of war, including the emancipation of the
slaves.
Thus, the first formal step in the uniting of the
States of the Union the signing of this oath by
the confederate soldiers.
The day at that time consecrated har-
binger of the brighter future, in the solemn words,
the mystic chords of memory stretching from
cry battlefield and patriotic grave to every living
heart and hearhstone all this broad land will
yet swell the chorus of the Union, when again
touched, surely they will be, by the better angels
of our nature"
And again in 1865 with malice toward none;
with charity for all with frmness in the right as
God gives us to the right let strive to finish
the work are in; to bind up the nations wounds;
to care for him who shall have borne the battle and
for his widow, and his orphan-to do all which may
achieve and cherish just and lasting peace among
ourselves, and with all nations" the words them
selves inspired and solemn charge to that genera
ton and its posterity.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

j. Norman Fuller returned home
Wednesday from Council Bluffs, Ia,
where he has been visiting relatives
Mrs. Fuller and naby will remain
there for some time.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

j. D. Failing. of Denver, general
lA"aser OF the Pacific Mutual Insur-
L'' company, was in Monte Vista
' 'ore part Of the week talking
/" business with District Agent d.
4 Vale
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

Frank Moody is recovering rapidly
from his recent illness and expects
to soon be able to attend to business.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

o ,.e oase bali game advertised for
40. vista on Memorial day has
luos 'a''ea off. as the San Acacians
,ra a 20 get the crowd required for
special train.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

VIII and Ed Nash and Mr.. Ell
wood spent this Nrst week Of the
hshing season on Beaver creek where
they had very good luck.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

WIS Applegate and daughter,
s0"a' started Tuesday evening for
"''s city and Cssawatomie, Kan
r. AFTER visit there they will go
oa'' Lake. where they expect to
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

1t seems that in spite of the heavy
frosts the western slope will harvest
about 60 per cent crop.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

Prof. G. o. Thompson, who has
been superintendent OF the Alamosa
schools, has been succeeded in APP
pointment by Prof o. F. Munson, OF
Chicago.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

The Monte Vista stores will be
closed Monday afternoon, in observ-
ance of Decoration day.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

Chas. Akers and Billy Woods
drove to Wright's ranch Monday on
fishing trip. returning Wednesday
evening.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

Oscar V. Powell is now so much
improved that he is able to walk out
doors and eat three meals day.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

Mrs. Bert Mckee. of Blanca, WIS.,
tied Monday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs, Geo. Blackmore.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29
IN DISTRICT COURT

District court has been in session
at Del Norte this week. Among the
important cases considered were the
Neale cattle case and the Brown lar
ceny case.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

" Adams and crew of men
n Wv tuesday, Tor the eastern part
s 'aliey' where they will be en-
Imo ' 'or some time in surveying for
"' large drainage canals.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

Mrs. A. c. Kline is recovering
from severe attack of sciatica, AMI
is able to be up ard can walk about
some.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

Mrs. F. A. Worth and daughter
Mae will leave Monday night for a
three months visit to their old home
in Boston, Mass.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

The Monte Vista Tribune seems to find pro-
life source of text in the columns of the Journal
Deep in his heart whom jealousy hath seized
Her poison lurking doth enhance his load;
For now beneath his proper woes he chafes,
And signs withal to see anothers veal"
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

A merry party OF young people en-
joyed picnic on Rock creek Tues
day
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

Fred Houck is recovering from an
attack of heart trouble.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

ON, hamilton, OF Durant, Okla
,.ss @' mas been in Monte Vista this
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

Mrs Bledsoe and little son went
to Alamosa Thursday
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-05-29

Mrs. Matzen went to Alamosa
Thursday evening on q visit.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-04-08
Honor Roll of Carlisle School.

The following pupils of the Carlisle School have been neither absent nor tardy the past month.
 Anna Jessup, Clement Presley, William Berry Margaret Killer. Marie Koch, Carrie Koch, Erma Urton, Anna Hemenway, Edward Buechley, Robert Hutson, Len. ard Pitcher, James Shell, Karl Talor, Lula Deeter, Sue Tapscott, Nellie Berry, Ruby Lemons. Mary Knier, Auggie Osborn. Hazel Walker, Clifford Hummel. Reurie Baker, Dale Muzzy, Low ell Williams, Frank Jessup, Clarence Hutson, Jim Rice, Ray Smith, Harry Berry, Homer Berry, Maurie Merrel, Mable Jessup, Lillian Nelson, Vernie Youngblood Jay Buechley, Lu cille Allen, Marry Zimmer man, Annie Knier, Lou Smith, Unbene Osborne, George Zimmerman, Clara Perkins, Joy Marble, Alice Scott, Clay ton Mitchell, Ray Hut son, Robert Guthrie, Roy Hut son, Lewis Buffalo, Clotis Toler, Sarah Cook, Lucy Baker, Glen Snow, Farris Williams, Newton Youngblood, William Raborn, Gordon Elliott, Wiley Hutson, Lowell Merrill, German Young Luther Majors, Fred Guthrie, Adair Harrington, Raym ond Wal ters, Virgil Snow, Louise Hutso q Essie Snow, Helen Hendrix, Mary Brown, Beatrice Banzhof, Rachel Bacus. Allie Maude Ligon Leona Baker, Delta Lynch, Jew ell Perkins, Yolande Atchley, Blanche Mashburn, J Juanita Mas sey.
 Hereafter, the roll will be linn tied to those who are neither ab- sent nor tardy and who make an average grade of c or above.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-04-08
Feed of all kinds. For Sale by
 Rocks & Feathers,

If you find it hard sledding to make both ends meet what will your widow and children do if you die today. The Mutual Re lief Association was originated to help the man who "cant af- ford" the other kind. See Err nest Ellis, local agent, or write Mutual Relief Association, Boon vile, Arkansas.