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The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-02
SHEEP FEEDING HERE WILL
BE ASSISTED BY EXPERTS
FROM AGRICULT'L COLLEGE

DR.. Glover of the State Agricultur-
al College was in Monte Vista last
Saturday and attended a meeting of
the Stock Growers of this vicinity.
He stated that ARRANGEMENTS had
been made at the College to provide
men to conduct sheep feeding exper-
iments here this winter. Expert
ments will be made along different
lines to determine the object sought
for by the feeders last season. name
ly to obviate the apparent poisoning
and loss suffered by a number of the
feeders.
A number of different methods
will be used closely supervised by
the experts from the College, and 1t
is expected that the most economical
use of the feed together with the
greatest gain possible to secure will
be developed in these experiments.
Henry Seth, secretary of the feed
ers committee, advises us that there
is $17S.40 now in the banks which
is available for incidental expenses
connected with the experiments to be
conducted this fall.
Following is list of those who
subscribed to the feeding fund. OIL
the amount received s111.6O was
paid out and there remains $55 sub
scribed but not paid IN.
w. H. Tully $500, Harvey Brow
nell $500, Henry Seth $500, Chet
Blake $500, Olds & Jones $500,
Colorado Valley Land Co. $1,000,
Wallace State Bank $500, First
National Bank $500, Stow Mere.
Co. $1,000, w. j. Clark $500,
French & Kellar $500, C. M. Corlett
$500, A. d. Matthias $500, A. ].
Stoeber $500. w. e. White $500,
Schmidt Bros. $1,000, Chas. F. Mon
ter $500, D. Patterson $500, f. Y.
Gonzales $500, w. e. Gardner SIS. 90,
Geo. Gates $500, Cramer & Penny
$500, The j. S. Campbell Co. $500,
A. T. Young $1,000, John Shaft $500
Chas. Bean $500, Saguache Sheep
Assn. $4,000. Total $4,000.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-02

terest to mothers in the rearing of
children; childrens organizations,
such as the Boy Scouts, Campfire
Girls, Blue-Birds, etc., closer contact
and cooperation between home and
school thru the monthly appointment
of visiting committees. thru school
exhibits, entertainments, "at home"
days; the observance of special days.
such as Mothers Day, arbor day.
flag day, health day, clean up" day.
peace day, etc., the promotion of 10y
atty to the teacher and the school;
entertaining the teacher in the home;
vocational guidance; medical inspec-
tion of schools; the health of school
children; what to do with children
evenings; moral and ethical training,
character and habit-forming, home
uutlCo, oySlSHlLlllS tHe HOule lllS VI
the child, the better babies" move
ment, the child-welfare movement,
education for mother
hood, school savings banks, schol-
arship fund for assisting high-school
students to a higher education;
much-needed new school building;
the teaching of citizenship, etc.
Branch organizations were for
med for the Central School, and for
the Marsh School, and constitution
and bylaws were adopted. These
and list of officers will be printed
next week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-02
Two CONTRACTS ON STATE
lOAD NEAR COMPLETION

W. w. Reilly informs us that the
('V contracts for the building of the
a,e road will be completed by the
'uu'e OF October. That will finish
~ state highway from Pagosa to
1, "Hlli eight miles to South Fork.
|'O'h Will then be suspended until
["'"s and by the first of June an
wv road from South Fork to Pa
0Sa will be completed.
"'r' reilly says the d. & r. G. en-
'''S are busy on the proposed
'"u suage extension from South
10 Durango and he is confident
'0'u VIII be built in very short
lhls line will mean much for
"" ana sheep growers and the San
'"''ey ranchmen as well.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-02
AREN'T TEACHER ASSN. FULLY LAUNCHED

The second meeting of the Associ-
tion was held yesterday afternoon
the High School Assembly Room,
hCh was well attended and proved
Foftable and interesting. Musical
nd literary selections were present.
d, and talk followed by a discus
lon, was given by Supt. Parmenter
What the Parent-Teacher Asso-
ation might do for the schools and
be children"
Among the suggested possible lines
I effort, were: The improvement of
fhool grounds, providing more play
Pound apparatus, the beautifying of
fhool rooms thru the use of plants,
PICTURES, etc., provision for a COM
lined sterecpticon and projectoscope
pr the use of classes in geography
/ nd history, and for use in lectures
/ nd entertainments; photograph;
museum or cabinet of specimens
nd materials illustrating various in
ustries, manufactures, etc., as an
pa IN geography; the promotion of
fhool and home gardening, by child
fn' giving school credit for home
PORK; an adequate library for the
|fade schools; the possibility of max
Fea portion of the books in the city
Porary available by transferring
fein 10 the high school as a distrib-
|0ns center to the homes; adding
|OoAS and magazines of especial in
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-02
WIRELESS MESSAGE ACROSS THE CONTINENT
MOTHER MIRACLE OF MODERN SCIENCE

Wednesday afternoon the human
,,o travelled across the continent
Lou the Atlantic to the Pacific with
:, the aid of wire, ly means of wire
lss telephone apparatus and meth
Iis developed by engineers of the
! ell system.
pras T. N. Vail of the American
Bsl G. Tel Co. sitting in the Office of
h. Company at Is Bay st. New York
|boke in a telephone, connected by
ire of the Bell system with the wire
bss tower at Arlington. Va, and his
lords we're transmitted by wireless
4 Mare Island near San Francisco.
is words were received by John ].
|srty, chief engineer of the company,
Tho replied instantly.
After an extended conversation
|ith Mr.. Carty, Mr.. Vail was fol-
byed by others present and in all
hses those talking were informed,
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-02
A REPUBLICAN PLATFORM FOR 1916

One of the prominent candidates mentioned as a
prospective Republican standard bearer in 1916 is
James R. Mann of Illinois, leader in the lower house
of congress. His platform may be outlined about as
follows tariff should give reasonable protection
to the millions of foreign pauper aborers now en-
gagged in the manufacture of American products
against undue competition of cheaper labor abroad
in order that they may maintain our high standard
of living. One Of candidate Mann's sugge stions is:
"The first duty of the Republican party when it
comes into power again will be to write a protective
tariff law and provide for tariff commission of dis
interested experts"
This is something CD for the Republican
party and there is close correlation between that
paragraph and the following one which is also sug-
gested by Mr. Mann:
"The rights of capital should be fairly we'll as
certaned and secured. We cannot otherwise obtain
the most complete investment of capital in great and
undertakings"
If Governor Carlson had not been so keen to
put the Humane society out of business by vetoinp
the appropriation made for its maintenance there
might be less call for pententiary funds later on
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-02

Mrs. S. II. Moore LETT last Friday
night for Pittsburg, Pa, to remain
with her sister, Mrs. Wallace, upon
whom a surgical operation was found
to be necessary. The operation was
performed Wednesday and latest ad-
vices are that it promises to be sue
cessful.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-02

ma ~ % french went to Saguache
Brio Norte Wednesday with Mr..
ca, state agent for the Dodge
n :. CUB agencies were established
'"ese two places.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-02
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE

Trade or commerce is the life of universal pros
perity between the states and the nations of the
world as we'll. Without commerce production lang
uishes and mills, to large extent remain idle The
United States feels the loss of trade with Germany
which is deprived largely of ocean transportation,
and if were to close ports to all foreign traffic
the result would stagnaton, business
panic.
Germany insists the United States should cease
shipping foodstufs, clothing cotton etc, to the
Allies The question is shall this country make the
sacrifice in the interest of any of the nations war?
The largest external loan contracted for in
the United States has been arranged for when $780,,
100000 made a credit loan to England and
France last Tuesday. 1t has been urged by those op
posed to making the loan that it was not a neutral
act. 1t seems, however that refusal of this bust
unfriendy act to them and in favor of the Germans
The daily newspapers are filled with accounts of
Mr. Rockefellers visit to his empoyees-the coal
enlarged upon to show that he is making a humane
attempt to learn conditions by personal observation
Mr. Rockefeller is doubt familiarzing himself
with the needs of his company in this state as be-
comes a business man in modern times. The great
wonder is, however, why he didn't make this trip
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-02

The United States should prepare for defensive
and not offensive measures. Representative
Claude Kitchn of North Carolina, who has succeed
ed Oscar Underwood floor leader and chairman
of the ways and means committee, has taken the
stand that in the event of the United States
would only have to protect her coast by submarines
and mines. He declared that he favored spending
millions for submarines and mines, but very little for
the army and nothing for the navy He added that
he would fight vigorously any larger army and navy
propaganda.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

than they can hold spinal trouble ac- countable for their bent backs. The fault has been with cnrelessness on their part, with neglect of simple precautions which would have saved their appearance.
 Think over the matter for q moment. We are accustomed to state that house. work is the finest form of exercise in the world. So it is, in a way. but do you take 1t in such fashion as to get the good out of it? When you sweep. for instance, do you hold yourself erect as you wield the broom, using 1t with long sweeping strokes. which bring the muscles into full play? Do you dress comfortably for il. so that you do not have to stand and step awkwardly to save the feet which are in ill fitting shoes, or to accommodate the wrong. placer Do you have plenty of fresh air in the room with the windows open that the dust may blow away from you instead of into your face and through your mouth and nostrils into your breath ing apparatus?
 Again, when you make beds, do you use palms in turning mattresses and lifting bedding not to strain yourself in any way? Do you have fresh air in the room and do you take deep breaths that will i'll and expand your lungs? When you wash dishes do you sit down while you can so as to spare yourself unnecessary weariness and when you havet stand do you do 1t in the right manner with the
 body properly balanced-not with the abdomen thrown out and the back curved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

in. but in such a fashion that 1t is a straight line from the chin to the feet? The kind of boise known as standing so straight that you bend backwards is neither beautiful nor healthful.
 There is more to the care of the figure than doing housework correctly. Valua- ble as this is as means of exercise, 1t does not always bring every muscle of the body into play. Look out for those that are in danger of becoming atrophied for lack of use. If you are in doubt as 10 which these are you can readily ascer- tain their whereabouts by few simple efforts.
 If when you stretch your arms above your head with a movement as though you were trying to push up a. heavy weight you feel an unaccustomed tug through the hips and thighs and the calves of the legs. if even a little indulgence in these motions inclines you to stiff ness and soreness. you may be sure you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

people patronxe dentists regularly. I don't know how this proportion is dis tributed and whether the patronage GOV CTS the care of tho teeth in the way of filling and cleaning. or Is confined to eN- tractng tooth when it has become so bad that the owner can stand it no longer. In any case. it opens up a big vista of comprehension of the reasons for the na- tional dyspepsia. No one can hope to retain good digestion and even fair health who cannot mastcate the food properly.
 Until the matter has been investigated | is almost impossible to believe how many kinds of disease and physical dis order are due to poor teeth which have been neglected so that they have become d serious menace to the general health.
 So take care of your teeth. you womer Nlo wish to keep your good looks. be- sowing upon them not only regular brushing but visits to the dentist at fixed periods IL Is worth while 10 give the trouble and expense for the sake of the results which follow such outlay.
 I have spoken of the effect upon the fig ure and complexion of correct poise, fresh air. hygienic precautions. and at tention to the teeth. Other items arc worth notice as well. Expend thought upon the care of the skin in the way of washing 1t properly. You will find after a little experience if hot water suits it bt tier than cold If the use of good soap does it benefit or harm, If the application Of cold cream after exposure to dust or sun is cleansing or soothing enough to n. x.l.tf. Iaats thuf in any case the skin should be well drled after bathing, and hope you agree with me in the detestation of the present habit of powdering the face until 1t reminds the observer of whted sepulcher-al- though, to do the middle aged woman justice. this is less her trick than of the girl whose fresh young skin might be supposed to need no such treatment.
 Do not consider time wasted that you bestow on rendering yourself attractive III appearance--so long as you do not carry the habit to degree which makes 1t of undue importance Of this I have small fear The usual way of house. keepers is to think too little rather than too much of their looks. Always you should bear in mind that as you grow older you will have to give more care to your aspect than you did in your youth.
 The slim young girl can wear a cheap corset or dispense with 1t altogether. Her nsure does not need it. But the woman who is gaining flesh with years must be well corseted if her gowns arc to fit de- gently. The girls abundant locks may be neglected and look well; her mother must take pains to arrange her thinning hair with discretion.
 Never despise reasonable details. Try to soften your hands and keep them white. even if you must do coarse work. All these small pains help to make you beautiful in the eyes of your husband and the children, to increase their pride in you. their happiness with you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

deference appears to have been cut out of our vocabulary. It is amazing how care
 less nearly every one is in respect to courteous attentions, that for those near est and dearest to us not being the least of our omissions. The phrase not appre- cated is so overworked! Father thinks he isn't appreciated; mother knows she is not son and daughter have the same
 complaint. It is hard to feel one is not pleasing when one is doing one's best The question one should ask is, Am I put ting myself in his place and getting his point of view? Uncongeniality also makes much trouble and that, too, is over worked. Would not existence be utterly tame and futile if we all thought exactly alike? Isn't it true for lack of courage to have plain heart to heart talk many persons live and die unhappy? Motives are misunderstood. the worst construc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

oW much do you feel 1t duty to take care of your good looks7
 When I say this don't refer to such matters es neatness and
 cleanliness of dress, or even to such important details as making good appearance at the brealfast table and curl papers, kid curiers, and aloppy kino- noA These arc all to be done. but thsrs ere other things which ought not to bs lsN undone. What attention do you be- stow on keeping yourself up to the mark h such rsspeots asi care of your figure. Iour hair. your complexion. and the lfksf
 xhia sounds as though might bA wan Caring from the paths of Housekeeping matters and trespaSsing upon . health end beauty" department. That 10 not tny intention, however. To my mind. such itsms as have referred to have xhsar place in the housekeeper's routine and should be accorded q notice in pro portion to their value. That 50 many Womsn nes4sct these points is ono reason that as they STOW cider they lose charm. distinction. in many cases even ordinary tood lools.
 Ws cannot hslp gray hairs. Those of t1s who appreciate how much they soften and beautify most faces would not pre- <ont the whitening locks if we could We cannot help the lines that thought and anxiety bring Into our oountenances. and sincs strength and swestness arc okten tho accompaniment of such lines, ainss they ahow character and growth, VI nay be glad to havs thsse rather than m sxpanse of insipidity which may indi- cate an easy life but does not demonstrate development
 therefore not to be deplored by persons of common sense. Tho alterations which need not be natural but are tho result of . lack of attention to ordinary detail are those marked by the bowed back and rounded shoulders, the coarsened and roughened hands. the thinning and badly arranged hair. the muddy com plexion, the poor teeth. There is no req son why the housekeeper should be af- ficted with these drawbacks to good looks if she will take a little care of herself.
 Let us consider the figure first. How does 1t happen that you have a stopped back. a thickened waist; that you are linnpy and protrude where you should be fiat and, smooth? You had slender, attractive shape, well rounded in. the right places. once upon time. How did you come to lose it?
 It may be that i'll health is responsible for some of the defects. .s1 have never had decent figure since the birth of 1 my last child havefheard women say repeatedly. That is something which possibly could not have been helped, al though there is a chance that even in such cases little care in standing and walking might have been of value But all women who have Host their figures, to use the common phrase, do not owe the deprivation to bad health, any more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

the best means for keeping yourself In po5d shape-that is, if you walk as you should Keep your back straight and no matter how tired you are do not permit that bend to come between the shoulders which disfigures so many women ap- preaching middle age. A stoop or that sort is fatal to a good appearance.
 Walk with your head up and your shoulders thrown back. Draw in the ar in deep breaths that fill the lungs fuii' Put your feet down sduarely, walking on the balls of the feet as much as pos sibe Make conscience of certa'n amount of fresh air every day, and II your work holds you in the house, do all of it you can by an open window or with a current of outside air pouring into the room
 Observe other common sense precau- tlons Never neglect the sewerage or the body. Be sure that your bowels and kid neys are in good working order and that you eat such food as is readily digestibe Much of the sallowness of complexion which marks the American woman who has passed her first youth-and some times while she is still holding it--is due to the wrong sort of food. Hot bread and iced water have been blamed for her bad color, but there are other agencies responsible for it as well. Too much meat and fried foods, insufficient exer- else. sleeping in poorly ventilated rooms. and carecssness as to the physical func- lions are the causes of bad skin and loss of bloom.
 Another potent cause of impaired diges- ton is found in poor teeth. used to take it for granted that every one went regu- larly to the dentist until I was assured not long ago by an authority on the sub ject that only 10 per cent of the American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

ONE time ago read in the Cor OO ner of the tragic case of the
 middle aged woman who found
 it necessary to add to the in-
 come of her husband, an at torney, whose practice at this time is not sufficient to provide the home with tho comforts to which they have been accustomed and which their position in general society demands. It is not to my mind tragedy not to be able to keep up to your neighbors' standards, but it ts . tragedy not to be able to keep up to your own.
 It seems that this woman, like many others who were young only short time ago. had received no special training in any line as a wage earner but I take 1t aho has been home maker with per-. haps more than ordinary advantages. so I have tried hard to think of an occupa- ton that would call for and put to prac- tical use those talents developed in i good housekeeper and home maker.
 If she lives in 8 city and is a woman of taste and judgment. why not organize herself into personal shopping bureau for the convenience of the country folk in her own and adjoining counties? Liv- ing, as I myself do, in a rural district where 1t Is impossible to get many Of the things one wants. can appreciate what an enormous convenience trust worthy personal service of this kind would be. Arrangement for a commis- sion could be made with number of merchants representing different lines of merchandise and. too, a small commits sion could be charged the patrons. After making her plans she could have printed circulars setting forth the enterprise, also order blanks such as the large mall order houses use, and mall circular, together with an order blank. to the country dweiler. "A list of the registered woman voters would supply good mailing list. believe in short time she could have . we'll established clientele and would ind the city merchant ready to co6per- ate with her.
 "Another plan have thought of is sort of day nursery scheme. Take care of the friends and neighbors' children. for a day half a day. an hour or two, while the mother Is shopping, calling. or attending club meeting Let the fact that you would do this become known among the women in the neighborhood. have it announced at two or three differ .ent clubs. even run a small advertise ment. and I think 1t would be q very profitable undertaking.
 A third suggestion Is that she open her home and offer her service aS cater ing hostess to men and women who. hav- ing no homes of their own, might want to entertain at a luncheon. dinner. or an evening party. In all cities and large towns there are teachers. office women, clerks. etc. Who live in boarding and rooming houses and would. if 1t were pre- sented to them in the right way. be glad to have such an opportunity of enter taIning their friends- One could figure 1, out the probable cost 1.-the affair to be siven and add reasonable amount for