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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-28

such practicable would result in the
saving Of eight per ton-mle total OF 1904 OOOOOOOO
annually Viewing this saving dividend the report says
that it would justify, per cent basis investment o
$S400 000000 which the committee believes is far than
would be necessary place the oads in such condition to
effect the saving indicated Other excerpts from the report
follows:
1--WE believe that when the United States Government
undertakes important problem that Of Federal aid to
good roads it should undertake it in large way To
dertake in small way continuation of the policy
OF patchwork and consequent waste OF funds, with slight
permanent results to show for the expenditure and would
within few years. subject Congress to the criticism OF
having established what is commonly called pork BARREL
from which the several would annually small
contribution Of funds distributed n large mileage Of
roads without producing the high class of public roads
which much needed and desired We believe that
before Congress adopts plan the whole subject should be
thoroughly studied that the plan decided upon may be
acted into law with confidence that will practically
unchanged the statute books for many years come
thus standing for many years credit to the Congress
which enacted il.
Congress should make careful provision for such ad-
minstration OF the federal highway participation will
protect the several states in their right control their local
highway affairs and guard against dictatorship from Fed
eral Bureau in Washington"
The report includes data concerning the road systems Of
eign countries and OF the several states extensive statistical data
bearing various plans Of apporonment Of Federal funds
among the several states statistics regarding good roads expen
iitures bond issues the character and condition OF high
which rural mails carried special accorded
by railroads for transportation of highway material
'graphy OF good roads literature published.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-28
City Is Prosperous.

this week OF real estate dealers of the Gil
mere are lew vacant houses in Ontario is another indie
Oh 1he local prosperous condition At this period of Nao
there are few cities of the country that ca
Tuthfully lay claim to such a condition 'A"
m an nes o business Ontario especially favors
@ us nese on times There business men here CRY
s u ues many stores report smaller volume of bus
during S4 than for the preceding year but in
lhey Will tell you their expenses of doing business we
small in proportion. e "no'' W"
Ihere is reason for this condition in Ontario Tbere is
ne OF business overdone The growth of this country has heel
" 'hg sod KIND and fictitious values have never prevailed
ue ohtario eels the general business depression Rut
nas caused no uneasiness hardshps Ii every citv ~ in
crying "hard times" A'' o0 no excuse
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-28

that Six officials made the trip in
mobiles from Wnnemucca, Nevada point on the Western
cfc to Ontario later going to Boise.
1t is claimed a feasible route for railroad picked
this trp-a which would be connecting link be
San Francisco and Montana, ldaho Eastern Washington
Eastern Oregon And, at the same time, Idahos north
railroad would be accomplished.
The new line must through Ontario In fact, onl
coming through here could feasible grade be established
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-28
The Next Step.

The next step to be taken by Malheur county in pro
noting the Warm Springs Irrigation Project is to organ
ize all land owners who have holdings that will
der the proposed project While it is not absolutely
essary that organization be perfected, necessary
that each land agree to abide by the rules and reg
uatons of the Government is customary under such
projects
There is much farm land along the Malheur river
above Vale and considerable acreage this side of Vale,
that is at present irrigated to extent by water from
the Maheur river These lands have water rights which
must be renqushed to the government when the Warm
Springs Irrigation Project is commenced The value Of
these present water rights will be adudcaed by the Gov
ernmen and the owners given credit for them upon the
purchase price of the rights from the Government
project.
&c. no is asked to donate any of the present
water rights But it is absolutely necessary that all agree
to abide by the rulings of the Government pertaining to
such matters And it is necessary that the program of
harmony be extended to this part of the work.
There should be a meeting called and attended by
every water right along the river and this matter
taken up and thoroughly hreshed out For if it is not
possible to agree and harmonic in this important prem
mary work. then there is to attempt to promote
the Warm Springs Project. 1t simply waste of
time and money.
The Government will not take up project over which
there is disagreement and friction This has already been
demonstrated once in Maheur county.
But there is every indication that the Warm Springs
Project will be taken up by the Government providing
Government officials assured of the support and CO.
operation of the people effected by the Improvement
Secretary Lane of the Interior Department has al
ready expressed his willingness to take up some new pro-
ec in Oregon and expend $50 600 of Government money
upon it, without cent of State money being allotted
for cooperative use The Warm Springs Project is said
to be the most favorable in the State for this purpose
An almost natural reservoir site available and without
great cost be built to store 10 900 acre feet
water. Approximately $4,000 acres could be watered
from this reservoir The character of this land is such
that as soon as irrigation provided it will rank among
the best agricultural lands of the United States Viewed
from all angles, the Warm Springs Irrigation Project is
OF high merit and the probabilities of It's early recognition
and adoption by the Government, the very best
But immediate steps should be taken to complete the
preliminary work of organization to be able to pre-
sent the Government with clean slate when the time
comes for action.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-28
Read the Governors MESSAGE.

Read over his message to the Twentv-eobtb ooisls
1--WE Assembly if you want to know what kind of Cover
oregon has He has shown in that message that or
gahzaton will be the aim of his work This oroanza,
on OF the administration of the States affairs will build
lor the future interests of the State will economic on
eNpendtGres will place the responsibility for success OF
lallure where all may see and Judge.
IN ms message the Governor shows himself farI
Sgnoea statesman scientific business man, heartysup
o Gl educational and reform work and an enthsa
~ worker Tor all Oregon. He enters into his office feel
ng the responsibilities and difficulties bpfore him and de-
Hlg TO prove worthy Of the confidence of the reope
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23
Old Santa'S
Christmas List
By De LYSLE FERREE CASS

rho reindeer are harncsscd and ready
For their Christmas eve drive through
the sky.
They whinny and stamp; sleigh bells
Jingle.
And old Santa Claus sledgo is piled
high
with nm abundance OF toys. books aud
goodies
For all good little boys and girls;
santa'li nh up the stockings while the
clock In tick-tocking,
And the snow flakes drift down In
whirls.
Hcli slide down the chimney M usual
Fat. jolly. rcd-fnccd. fun " glc'-
He's been Keeping tab on each one ~ YOU;
In the picture he's looking TO see
which Riddles have minded their parents,
which Youngsters have done as they
ought:
II you have been good and done az you
should.
Old santa'll bring you n lot.
See! He's looking his list Of names over
Yes. and scratching the naughty ones
out;
n Freddie had minded his mamma
Today he'd never need doubt
That Santa would nl up his stocking;
And II Malzie hadn't been bad,
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salable. In selling this tree from q
woodlot. the department CT agriculture
advises that 1t should be held for spe.
ciai prices and not sold in q lump with
others.
Eastwood has several advantages as
a standing tree in the woodiot. In
the first place, It's blossoms furnish a
considerable source OF honey which 10
always in good demand. and when the
tree Is cut II readily regenerates itself
from sprouts, the best OF which should
be favored in reproducing the stand.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

That yellow.haired dollie that's going TO
Molly
Is ono present she might have had.
For Molly behaved herself nicely.
She doesn't grumble. tell nbs or be
mean:
So her papa has written to Santa
Telling what n good girl she's been.
Then there's Tommy's name on the pa
per:
A real boy. but never sauces nor swears.
Nor In cruel TO kitties. It's "A thousand
pities
That Freddle's mother had as few cares.
Now there's the names OF Mildred and
Jessie.
or Margaret, Julia and Kate
When they 40 out to play and hear moth.
er say.
'Home early" they never are late.
Next comes Bobbie. hat jolly young ras.
cal!
And Hcnry-thc boys call him "Hen!"-
There's "a red sled for Bob. and fol
Henry n job
Playing war with his tin soldier men.
Dick will wake UP TO find n new tool set
Phil will get those shining new skates
Joe's football outnt sure will please him
He can now go and play with his mates
Bert likes story books and he'll get some
A hobby horse Harry will please:
Yes. each little like will get what he
likes
Their good traits old Santa Claus sees.
AZ he con the long list DER and DER.
Look! he's smiling TO think OF the Joy.
That when Christmas bells ring. each
holiday thing
Will bring TO each good girl and boy.
Remember. you little folks. always.
tina obedience. kindness. good cheer
Are the things mamma wants and are
sure 10 enAoncc
You in Santa Claus favor. Oh. hear
How the ~sieighbciis are juggling and tin
king.
How the reindeer are pranclng TO go
Skimming along DER the housetops,
rnmindful OF cold. Ice or snow.
Santa's pack In crammed TO o'erfc wing;
II FOUR name on his visiting iist7
Now In he'd abide; down the chimney hc'il
slide
II you're good, your house won't be
missed.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

berg. Germany. Is famed throughout
the world as q toy center.
IL must not be supposed. however.
that little girls will have 20 go with.
out dolls this year. Several manu-
f~acturers In the United States are
turning out dolls by the thousands
and they are OF the very best type.
One large factory in Philadelphia Is
making. under special processes. a
type of indestructible doll from bass
wood. which is a light and easily
worked material and is not likely TO
split or break, Those who have made
a study OF this manufacture, in con.
nection with the study of the wood.us-
ing industries OF the state OF Pennsyl-
vania, predict that dolls OF the type
made by this and other similar fac
tories n gain first place for America
Ia this branch of manufacture. Thus.
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Painting the Features.

the new trade slogan. Made In the
u. s. A." will have a direct bearing
In shifting the center Of doll manufac-
ture from Europe to America.
The following toys are now made
In this country from American woods:
Toy animals. blocks. cannon and forts,
children's chair. circus sets. dolls, doll
furniture. games. Christmas tree hold.
ers, swing jumpers. children's pianos,
pastry sets. babies play yards, toy
shooting galleries. hobby horses. pop
guns. toy wagons, toy autos and wheel.
barrows. Eastwood Is the principal
material for wooden toys and for
wooden parts OF metal toys. The bass.
wood doll. In particular. IL unique and
ingenious. All parts OF II are made
OF wood and are artistically carved
and enameled In color. II is difficult
to tell that II il made OF wood when II
10 finished. The various parts OF the
body are Joined with steel bands which
not only give great ~fiexibility and free.
dom OF movement. but together with
the wood make the doll practically In.
d~estructible.
Next 20 Eastwood, sugar maple.
beech. birch and white pine are the
principal woods used for toys. al
though elm. oak. chestnut. ash, vel.
low poplar end others enter into toy
manufacture. Pennsylvania, which
stands first among the states In toy
manufacture. alone uses the equivalent
OF nearly 6.5O0,0 900 board feet of tim.
Der for toys. with a total value OF
Slsz.O00 each year. The total amount
OF wood used annually in the United
States for toy manufacture Is nearly
~, O00, 900 feet, and the principal toy
manufacturing states after Pennsyl.
vania are. In order. Wisconsin. Maine,
Michigan. New York. Ohio. Vermont.
Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
Eastwood IL the favorite for such
toys as toy animals. boats, dolls. circus
sets and children's pianos. Blocks and
dolls furniture and toy vehicles are
generally made OF white pine. Stick
horses, with a horses head and q
stick TO ride upon, a more %pretentious
variation OF the old.fashioned broom
horse, are likely TO be made OF white
pine. although the stick head may BE-
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23
THE FARMERS CHANCE

THE SPUR FARM LANDS IN
Dickens. Kent, Crosby and Cara
Counties. Texas. offer the farmer his
beat opportunity to secure productive
farms at low prices and on easy terms.
Several hundred farmers have already
bought from this remarkable body OF
agricultural lands. and are rapidly pay.
ing for the same from the products
thereof-in many paying notes
before they are due. No BOIL WEE.
VII ever known. NO MALARIA. Al.
titude. 1900 TO 1880 feet. Wonderful
cotton and feed crops grown For II.
Illustrated booklet, address Chas. A.
Jones. Manager for s. NJ. SWENSoN
q SONS. Spur. Dickens County. Texas.
ADV,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23
KIDNEY TROUBLE
NOT RECOGNIZED

An examining physician for one Of ths
prominent Life Insurance Companies, In
an interview Of the subject, made the 40
tonishing statement that one reason why
90 many applicants for insurance are re.
iccted IL because kidney trouble 10 90 com-
mon TO the American people. and the
large majority Of those whose applica.
tons are declined do not even suspect that
they have the disease.
According 10 this II would seem that q
medicine for the kidneys. possessing real
healing and curative properties, would be
Q blessing TO thousands.
Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp.Root. the well
known kidney, liver and bladder remedy,
10 remarkably successful in sickness caused
by kidney and bladder troubles. II il mild
and gentle in its action and IL healing in.
fuence IL soon noticed in most cases.
There IL no other remedy like Swamp.
Root. II will surely aud effectively over.
come kidney, liver and bladder troubles
and you can depend upon Il. Go TO any
drug store and get . bottle 20 A. 10 start
treatment today. You will soon Gee q
marked improvement.
However, II you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents 70 DR..
Kilmer a Co.. Binghamton. n. Y. for q
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

cCAUSE OF the Euro
pean war there mas
been considerable com.
ment TO the effect that
there will be q dearth
OF Christmas toys this
year. since the toy
sources OF France and
Germany will not be
available to American
children. French dolls
have been the standard
during at least two gen.
erations, and Nurem.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

made OF different material. Rocking
horses are usually mado of white ash.
In the native forests. Eastwood oc.
ours sparingly and very seldom In
groups or In solid stands. In the Lake
states In particular II In sawed Incl.
dentally with other timber, but the
logs are usually kept separate and
generally sawed In accordance with
standing orders from special indus
tries. IL Ia utilized for many other
products besides toys. because II has
qualities which III II for q wide range
OF uses. II Is one OF the softest OF
the so.called hardwoods, II lacks taste
and odor. Is very easily worked. does
not warp or check badly, Is tough and
takes paint very well. II 10 one OF
the woods preferred for boxes to con.
tain food products likely TO be con.
taminated by the tastes or odors which
might be derived from other woods.
For the same reasons II finds consid.
cradle use in the manufacture oS
kitchen ~woodenware. II is in some
demand as a material for house finish
and a great deal OF IL goes into the -.
seen parts OF furniture and musical
instruments. Other important Uses arc
for trunks. picture frames and ex-
celsior.
In farmers woodlots, In particular,
II Is a tree which should be favored,
because It is a fairly rapid grower.
10 free from defects. and Is usually
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23
High Seif.E

We'll. u that Watson isn't the most
~conceited. self-satisfied. self"
Yes, I've heard you say something
OF that kind before. What's started
you or this timef"
He Just sen . telegram Of on.
graduation 10 his mother"
"weiif"
"Today's his birthday Every.
body's Magazine.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23
Our Christmas Customs.

Most OF the Christmas customs in
America have been ~transplanted from
Europe: Our Christmas tree comes
from Germany, our Santa Claus from
Holland, the Christmas stocking from
Belgium or France. while "Merr,
Christmas" was the old English greet.
ing shouted from window to street on
Christmas morning.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23
The Optimistic Note.

II Is a time for Joy and gladness
and good cheer. for this old world,
with all It's faults, is on its way 10.
wards the kingdom OF heaven, and the
omnipotence OF love assures it's get.
ting there. Some tire every day will
be the best OF Christmas, every place
its altar OF observance, and every soul
be transformed into the Christ OF his
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Leader.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

DO you know that that young man
who is going to marry your daughter
10 In in~veterate gambler"
Nothing OF the sort. He merely
thinks he 10. Why. | trimmed him out
OF SIS myself at STUD poker the other
aisht."
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23
DON'T MIND PlMPLEs
cutloura Soap and Ointment VIII Ban,
lsh Them. Trial Free.

These fragrant supercreamy emol.
iients do so much to cleanse. purify
and beautify the skin. scalp. hair and
hands that you cannot AFFORD TO be
without them. Besides they meet
every want In toilet preparations and
are most economical.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept. ky.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23
A 20 Carnata.

May-Carpets are curious things.
mamma.
Mamma-Why SO?
May-Although they are bought by
the yard, they are worn out by the
feet.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23
To Fortify the System
Against Winter Cold

MANY users Of GROVES TAsTELRss chill
TONIC make IL q practice 70 tAke a number OF
BOTTLES In the fall TO strengthen and fortlfy the
system against the cold weather during ths
Water. Everyone Anowa the tonic effect OF
ouinine and Iron which this preparation con.
tAina la q tastele-s and acceptable form. IL
Pnrihes and enrichcs the blood and builds mn
the whole system. soc.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

Like father. like son." says the old
saw. But n girl may like the o
without having any use for the old
gentleman.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

Occasionally a girl remains In the
splnster class becauEe she ID true TO
hor first lcve--he-se.f.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

womAN's GROWING GLORY
10 her hair. II yours is streaked with
ugly. grizzly. gray hairs. use La Gre
ole" Hair Dressing and change Il In
the natural way. Price 31.00.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regulate
liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

The man who desires to meet prom.
inent people should mo- make the mis-.
take Of going 10 bed too early.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

There are a good many jokes. but
the one ON the hungry wolf that kills
O sheep Is about the best OF the lot.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

write Murine rye ucmcdy Co., Chicago
for illustrated Book OF tho Eye Free.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

Always use Red Cross Ball Blue. Delights
the laundrcss. AT all good grocers. Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

A grouchy man thinks he laughs
best who laughs least.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

DEATH Turks IN A WEAK HEAEr,
30 on first symptoms use "Renovine"
and be cured. Delay and pay the awful
penalty. "Renovine' Is the hearts
remedy. Price $l.O0 and 50c.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23
Had One Already.

Il don't know what TO give Lizzie
for a Christmas present." onsaehorus
girl Is reported to have said1to her
mate, while discussing the gift to be
made TO a third.
Give her n book" suggested the
other.
And the first n replied. meditative-
ly: No. that won't do; she's got a
book
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

Many q mans phenomenal success
II q surprise % himself
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23
Prepared.

I'm going to have a fine time at
Christmas said n young miss TO
another. Mr.. Higgins IL coming TO
our party, and he is color-blind. you
know"
Does his color.blindness add 70
your enjoyment" asked her friend.
Rather" was the reply. He
thinks all the holly.berries are mistle.
toe"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

II is only after a man becomes ricn
and famous that you recall the fact
that you and he were schoolmates.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23
Iona Shot,

Ma-You've been drinking. | smell
II in your breath.
Pa-Not a drop. I've been eating
frogs legs. What you smell is the
hops.-Harvard Lampoon.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23
important 70 Mo-

important 20 Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASToRIA. 4 safe and sure remedy foi
Infants and children, and see that 1,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

In trying 10 dodge the Issue n can.
didate may waste O lot Of time.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-23

They were married at the beginning
OF December. and the 25th was ap.
preaching.
You know, little wife," no said one
evening. we mustn't have any secrets
from each other, must we. sweet one?"
"so darling" she whispered.
So" he continued. Il want you 10
tell me how much you intend spend.
Ing ON a Christmas present for me,
so that ! can calculate how much
money shall have left to buy one for
YOU"