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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-23
Chautauqua Date July
Ninth to Thirteenth
Western Chautauqua System Will
Give Series Of Entertainments
Lasting Five Days

A series Of high class enter
tainments under the popular
title Of Chautauqud will be given
in Coumb US for five days, be.
ginning July 9th. This series
will include the Musical Art
Company, with Miss Mar jorie
Bruner whose representations
are so well known, assisted by
Miss Flora Morse, soprano solo
list, and Miss Frances Blese. the
Celst
The Rev William Scriyener,
who comes with reputation Of
being spicy and entertaining
speaker who discusses the vital
questions ut our times and gives
much food tor thought 70 his
hearers.
The Smith. Williams Entertain
ers will give varied program Of
music, classic poses and exam
pies Of dramatic expression Of a
high grade.
Francis j Gable il, one OF the
most popular among the young /.
lecturers, and the audience is
promised much to amuse and
to instruct from this fourth day
entertainer.
Vivian Newkirk and her har
monlouS company, which form
~ ric company Of great excellence
are too well known to require an
extensive press endorsement.
The women OF this welI-balanced |.
aggregate include IN addition to
Miss Newklrk, the piano solulst
ana accompanied, MISS Mary |,
Swsley, a sixteen year old artist.
whose vocal eNcellency promises
/ brilliant future, The Parsons
sisters, violinistS, and Miss d
florence Jack, Flutist, stand
lear the head OF their pro ression I
nd this work will doubtless /
'rove a musical treat to all who 5
re so fortunate as to hear them =
uring the coming engagement.
This Western Cnautauqus
ystem is looping the Great ,
southwest, and Columbus being
ow of national importance these @,
rtists have been rsuaded to .
'op into their itinerary this =
ppreciative town. :.
1t is hoped that everyone with 4,
lste tor the good and the in ..
tructive will take in the entire =
purse, tor it is so varied and so !,
ell balanced that each event is
ell worth while,
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-23
Columbus is Soon to
Have an Ice Plant
A. FredericksOn Decides to Reduce
High Cost Of Ice." Plant to be
Completed Soon.

Columbus is about to rejoice
in the possession Of a plant for
the manufacture of ice, and
with that necessity at the pro.
hlbitiye price il has recently
commanded, this is good news
indeed
North Of the railroad tracl,
and west Of the grade but near
enough to the center Of town for
convenience the new industry
will be located The plant viii
cost probably little less than
iiIte"n thousand dollars, and il
Is hoped at the present rate of
progress that the plant will be
IN running order before the real
heat of summer dcconds uppn
the thirsty town,
Enterprise of this sort is what
Columbus needs, and there is
little doubt that Mir. Fredrick.
son, who has the larger vision
necessary TO invest the large
sum OF money in the enterprise
will find Columbus appreciative
in practical way
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-23

OF deSerrt sand The delicate
parts being almost out Of com.
U1lsSlon by accumulated dust
of months. But the men of the
signal corps are not TO be baked
IN their work by any thing like
hopeless looking mechanism.
and after strenuous work, they
soon brought order out Of the
chaos and all parts were work.
ing a. If just from the maker.
Then the machinery, batteries,
and thousand and one parts
were installed in the body of a
motor truck, which thus became
a small but very powerful sta
tlon on wheels ana under It's
own power il was off for some
where in Mexico" at rapid
clip and is still doing yalient ser
vice where it is most needed. |
This pioneer in Mexican terri |
tory now has several substation. |
though that is not quite the
right term, for each station is
capable OF standing alone, and |
all can talk To either coast of the .
United States These movable
stations are called radio tractors
and they are doing most rffi
,irnt work every where they are
set up Each ur the tractors,
AIRY for the wireless mast
ong light poles built il imitation
,f bamboo, light and strong and
hollow and each being little
than it's fellow so that
my height can be attained by
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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-23

call a meeting for the passage of
bylaws and the arrangement of
a working board or committee.
The women of Columbus be.
heve there is much they can do
towards beautifying the town,
and in helping the men, includ
ing the members on the board
OF trustees in enforcing laws for
the good OF ALI A general clean
up campaign is the first thing
planned.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-23
War Romance CenterS
| About Signal Corps
Radio Telegraphy Gives News Of
Life and Death Somewhere
in Mexico.

Under the prosaic title Of the
United States Army Signal
Corps most of the romance of
present day warfare is hidden.
For this branch of the service
Includes the work of the wireless
stations and Of aviation. All the
dramatic efforts on the part of
The officers of tie first Aero
Squadron and much of the in.
iormatiOn as to what Is trans
bring during the punitive eX.
pedition in Mexico is the result
OF the Signal Corps operations.
War as played in 1916 is
grim and ugly affair in most of
its aspects. in many of its zones
The glitter aud beauty of war as
read Of IN romutic history where
brave knights. cavaliers and
warriors went forth to battle
and by individual effort win fame
and fortune, has passed away
With the invention Of wholesale
Slaughter; machine made mur /.
der rs it were This is not an
overdrawn description of the |
conduct of such affairs in the
lands over the seas. Flags have
been Dani,hrd, oEd no general
would now suggest binding
white plume on his cap for his
men to follow He would prob
ablyhave his sanity investigated
II he even suggested what was
once brilliant eNampl" nr per
sOnal horoiSm.
But although the signal corps
has oIimated necessity for any
such gallery play, and though
It's title may be misleading. for
signalling Is the smallest part Of
work of this efficient branch of
war work the telegraphy of war ,
3 vital and thrilling part OF the
game 50 quietly so Instantly *
.he work performed. that much
u the credit Of the performance q
; not given because there are no
leralds Ia proclaim what is 20 {
ng on; the members being t
acil content to do his part. :
'ecauSc it is part OF his code to
10 or 10 die in the dom < of his t
Inty. ;
But to the thinker. romance 5 Il
long way from dead, when one /
sndieS the matter of wireless G.
eieGrapay, aS radio tclrgIaphy
5 popularity called This mag. I
;al force has conquered the ele. :
lenlS an anGihilated distance 4
M time. It's symbols reach \
~ over river and mountain and r
onntry side and bring lnowl {
dge of the happenings in the f
VI away heart of Mexico into a
be army base here, almost in
1e twinkle of an eye e'
The war department would be a
owerless to command. to direct IL
to counsel the officers at the p
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-23

base in or the field without radio
telegraphy Commanders at
the point Of striving would not
be able to ask for supplies. to
report accidents or lights, or any
OF the thousand and one items of
interest passing between army
base and punitive headquarters.
| except for the work of radio
telegraphN. Where there is need
of haste, life and death hang on
the messages radiating through
th" blue arch over Mexico and
many parts of the Border.
Almost rairly.liKe is the rec
ord Of needs and emotions flash
ing through the ether from our.
Redio Telegraphic station at the
army base AT Columbus, New
Mexico
In tabloid form all the things
Of life and death are passing
through this important station
this station which never sleeps
is always listening for calls from
any point of the compass
the W ireless radio teDegraphers /
are always "on the iob.
Almost in the space of deep .
breath San Antonio can get"
Columbus, in turn the message
from Fighting Freddy" could /.
be specded on its way 10 the
heart of Mexico, or sent nying
Faster than wind can travel to
San Diego, California. All these
points are in communication
with the simple looking mast
.ha' looms 50 silently above the
amp beyond the railroad track
ia" fastest sort of train would
AXE more than twenty four
hours to travel where tine mes {
sage over the aerial is practical
v instantaneous
And this powerful station
hrowng its messages so tar :
md wide doing such valient i
service in this long drawn out !
trnggle on foreign territory a
allied the eNpeditionary force in 5
'l"Xlco, IN Il simple affair, c
eemlngy, the equipment II
bringing out from motor l
ractor winch is really the "A
Whole works except the mast "
nd wires This staten was Il
rought To Columbus under it's a
wn power about the time this Il
lwn sprung INTO first page DO o
ltion. after the visit of Pancho "
llla 1t took eight men just cI
IN minutes and eight second to Vi
ut mp the mast, get the wires ]
ut and be ready for business; tc
retty lively stage setting. one u
ln raSl y believe. n
Communication was thus eS ca
lblished with Fo Sam HouS al
IN, and the next move in the u
anne Of war was to open up 81
ieXico Ia the United States via al
ado telegraphic route. Casas cl
randeS WAS the first point of se
'reign land laid under tribute, CA
; Tar as the air was concerned. lo
There was some wireless OF
lulpment stored here or rather he
ranch near here, but when 81
oked over it was found 70 have aI
Ithered more than "A fair share 49,
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-23

Wanted TO Purchase Second
hand automatic or Colt - sin.
gle action Apply Hoover Hotel
- O'Clock noon.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-23

FOR RENT-A neat two.room
adobe house, with large porch:
stable and poultry house House
furnished J. A MOORE.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-23
President May Visit Columbus

Feeling that Columbus, is now
OF national Importance, and be
/ Ilevlng that an invitation To visit
1t when our Chief Executive
comes to Elephant Butte Dam
would be appreciated in Wash.
ington the Courier as represent.
atlve of Columbus extend Su IN
an invitation
The following communication
from the White House at the
Federal Capitol speaks for il.
self
The White House
Washington. d. G.
June 10th, 1916.
My dear Mr.. Parks:
The President has received
your kind letter of June 18th
and deeply appreciates the cor
dial invitation invitation which
you are good enough to extend
to him He will be glad to keep
your i>he> in mind in connec |
tion with any itinerary that may |
be determined upon
SIn,.r.I,. w..
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-23

For Sale:-Fresh Jersey COW.
George r. Peters
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-23

For Sale:-Wagon and team
complete, ready for use. at a
bargain. Inquire at Courier of.
hce.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-09-15
Condition of Rural Schools in Many
Parts Of the Country Is Deplorable

assumed his duties as United States
Commissioner of education nationwide
better rural schools Commissioner Caxton his year
service and every during his administration
advanced being taken the bureau itself for
well as to administrative school officers teachers
throughout the nation the imperative necessity for improving
schools.
Secretary Lane of the department of the interior in his
report for 1915 the president of the United States
call for nationwide better
the appropriation of 100000 for
this campaign. For cabinet officer
for the ongneced rural school gives hope
education throughout the country
In educational opportunity the city boy and girl privileges
superior to those of the farm boy girl In funds length
equipment in buildings administration supervision
of study in efficiency of the teaching
superiority of the city schools schools
to make the situation sections of the depora
has been desperate during the
contrssted with the splendid opportunities of the school,
gwen times than other by fathers
from the farm to the city, For Secretary declares
ambitious people will where education be
There talking of the charms life
Pendence and dignity producing from the soil the school
Is modern &an wooden pow."
Therefore let state and nation be organized
in motion for the purpose of giving the rural schools square
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-09-15

WIFI ItlIe rubbing the
windows will shine. A
little bluing is another
improver.
An ordinary dish mop
Is a useful cleaner,
reaching to spots not ac-
cessible with an ordi-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-09-15
Poorhouse as 1t Exists in the United
States Inferno of Our National Life
By JOHN LEWIS CILLIN
Professor Of Sociology. University Of Wisconsin

The poorhouse the inferno of
those don't to chlorofom.
We buy farm fairly removed district entirely
building where those helper
Lord and often he can't put
them or hear them-then let them alone.
Poor helpless males constitute two-hrds of
poorhoue. Women able to keep themselves out
Of those the poorhouses sevenhs
the largest single class the feeble-mnded
But changes taking growing
built especially for the and equipped with adequate facilities
The poorhouse of the District of Columbia
type central building for administration fine hospital of
cottages which different poor separated
cottages for old couples make it place where possible
without disgrace The model amshouse Bourne England
Birmingham, also remarkable 1t of buildings built
around square, with separate building administration purposes
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-09-15
REFRIGERATOR TALK.

The care of foods in the ice chest
Is one that is most important Care
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-09-15
Present World Crisis Must Be Accepted
in Terms Of Challenge and Not Despair
BY REV. HARRY EMERSON FOSDICK
OF the Union theological Seminary

This there theme the aten-
ton of thoughtful menthe challenge the present
lean young manhood There always big question be
by who faces perus whether
circumstances be faced challenge despair
There things the world crisis that leave
whether to face them In terms of challenge despair
There solid and substantial the right
accept this present crisis terms Of challenge rather
First the European the in the history of the The
worst kind of quarrel is family quarrel
Those conditions which offer the greatest opportunities peace and
faith and love offer also the greatest opportunities quarrel
The thing that makes the conflict the history
the fact that the world has become family This
for racial unity and international solidarity of ideas
Second Christianity has failed world
must realize the fact that and Christianity longer compatible
And Christianity conquered the fight with slavery
tualy conquer , 4 ,sY~< ues, snr,1,,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-09-15
Ultimate Union of United States and
Mexico Solution Of Present Problems
By REV. STEWART M. SMITH of Pittsburgh

Mexico has extensive
men and great population Mexico needs chiefly feeling
community Of interest For years counselor and friend
has sought to be of service in the attempt sod the ded
Despite this light from the north of shadows and
of DEATH
When the time that mutual demand union
vital than that secured by treaties the eroying people
will rejoice to become capable unfolding with light
tuon Our interests mutual contiguous Therefore
in the of humany and without violation principle liberty
justice sacred to either country final union should effected
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-09-15


spiral springs they are especially help
iui' us they may be twisted into the
springs, cleaning out all dust. Dip OF
moisten in kerosene before using
A clever woman who has had sew.
erai falls In dark hall has painted
the nrst step white; this can be used
for the cellar stairs also. Keepina
the porch and cellar steps scrubbed
and clean will save the skirts, as much
soil comes trailing over damp, dusty
stairs or steps.
Stains on white goods of various
KINDS, whether from dye or ink, NAV
De removed by soaking In bu.termilk
several days.
strong coffee will make better Ink II
added to the bottle of thlckened ink.
Instead of water.
Dampen the brush of the Garnet
sweeper before using. Remove all lint
ana hairs and rub well with kerosene.
dry In the air, and 1t will make the
carpet much brighter with little scat.
tertng of dust.
1t Is problem to keep food hot
when using gas. A good-sized piece
OF sheetiron placed on one of the burn.
ers and extending over the shelf viii,
hold plates and dishes to be kent
warm. The little simmering burne,
VIII give sufficient heat, and some dish
may be cooking on II at the same tI,ae.
The dish drainer which has a vase.
SNAPPED centerpiece and holds the small
silver, and around which the mates
may be placed for scalding, is a spleu.
did labor saver. The dishes may bS
washed and scalded and placed on tbs
table In the drainer, then when ready
to wipe they will be found to be need.
Ing little attention, as they will drain
dry.
pan of hot suds, a dish mon. and
presto the dishes are washed; then
while the baking pans and kettles are
being done the dishes are draining.
Rice, macaroni, barley. spaghetti.
and other pastes may be cooked in
salted water and added to soups.
Croutons of bread are small cubes
well buttered and Drowned, served
with the soup.
A broken egg will, II placed in ,
cup and covered with a wet cloth. then
with paper, keep fresh for some time
Ns,,.. IN -
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-09-15
1t All Depends.

kissing said the coy maid, should
be strictly confidential"
But" observed the strenuous young
man. think what we would have
missed If the discovere- Of kissing hae
never made 1t public
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-09-15

OH Joy Is like a magic cup;
I lift II TO the sky
And still the more / offer up.
The fuller JOY have |.
Charlotte Porter.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-09-15

l1HF 1itdiiibS ihs'y
prove disastrous
and even fatal to
members of the
family. Food will
not keep indefi-
nately even on
ice and food even
tainted
which would not
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-09-15


affect normal person might be IA
tai to young child.
Foods that should be kept moist
may be rolled in damp linen and
placed in the ice chest, this will keep
them from drying out at the edges.
All boiled water or spring water
of any kind should be kept tightly
corked to keep out impurities. Boiled
water absorbs impurities more quick
ly than the fresh.
Porcelain-lined plates gre con-
venient for use In the ice chest an
they are not easily injured and are
sanitary. Keep plenty of waxed pa
per to cover food of different kinds
as 1t is much more attractive when
kept fresh.
Sliced vegetables or fruits may be
chilled and placed upon a sheet Of
waxed paper then laid directly on ica
The square porcelain-lined pans,
two or three inches deep, make ex-
cellent receptacles for keeping raw
or cooked meat; they take up less room
than the round plates. These pans
make excellent trays to hold custard
cups or sherbet glasses that are set
In the chest to cool.
The ice box should be thoroughly
gone over once a week and two or
three times week carefully looked
over to see that all foods are being
used in proper time. The box should
be aired and the drain pipe carefully
flushed out as particles in the ice Of
ten stop the drain, making serious
trouble. A strong solution of hot
soda and water should be used to
clean the drain. Small brushes made
for the purpose of keeping the drain
clean, are most useful, although q
swab may be made that will answer
every purpose.
1t is vastly more important that
the inside of the ice box should shine
with good care than that the outside
be attractive.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-09-15

This I learned from the shadow of 4
That to and fro did sway upon n
wall
Our shadowselves, our influence, may
fall
Where we can never be-
Anna E. Hamilton
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-09-15
THINGS THAT HELP.

When washing windows add a few
drops OF kerosene to the water and
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-10-20
MANY " STUDENTS
ATTENDANCE AT SOUTH DAKOTA
~" SHOWS BIG INCREASE
OVER LAST LEAR.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
From the Capital City, the Various
State institutions and from
Many Different Parts Of
the Sunshine State.

! Icsr g.
Enrolment at the University OF
South Dakota for the regular session
has reached a total of 535. For the
same period of enrolment last year
the total was 461, and in 1914 the
number OF students enrolled at this
date was 31i.
AS the total enrolment for the entire
school year of 1915-16 was a little
more than 500, a prop%ortionate in
crease this year would mean a total OF
about 700 students.
The total cost OF running the Uni.
yersity Of South Dakota for the school
years 1866 vas 195,733.S0, but from
this total must be taken the fees
charged students and the income from
East Hall, q dormitory which boards
about one-third OF the students en-.
rolled. The net cost Of running the
university last year vas therefore
S175, 798. This means a per capita
cost Of $780, S which the state Of South
Dakota is investing in every student
OF the campus Of the University oi
South Dakota. These figures do not
include interest on the investment in
land and building, wear and tear, lax
81, o. any of the items usually figured
in arriving at commercial cost.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-10-20
Foster Parents Win Suit.

Sioux Falls.-The South Dakota
Children's home, as the result of a
court contest, has lost out in the fight
for custody of the 12-year-old adopted
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred MINER, OF
Lead. The court decided that the bog
should remain in custody Of his foster
parents, who promised the court that
the boy would be placed in the Cath
Ollie sisters school at Sturgis for d
period of one year. The boy was
adopted from the children's home
when but nine months old. A few
weeks ago the Miners had q family
row, which resulted in the arrest Of
MINER OF an assault and battery
charge. At about this time Mrs. Min
Ter advised the children's home to take
custody Of the boy. but before an at
teGdant Of the home could secure the
lad the Miners had adjusted their
domestic difficulties and Mrs. Miner
had changed her mind about giving
up the boy. Then the matter was
carried into court. with the result
stated.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-10-20
"Happv Jack" Still at Large.

Mt. vernon.-The officers as yet
have been unable to capture Jack
Denver, known as Happy Jack" a
character well known in Mt. Vernon
and vicinity for some time, who made
his escape from City Marshal Fitch
ard Justice of the Peace Downs of Mt.
Vernon, after having been arrested
on the charge of attempted assault On
a ~9-year-old girl. The two officials
were escorting him to Jail when he
made a bolt for liberty. soon disap-
p~earing in the darkness. Before break.
ing away from the officers he succeed
Cd in striking Justice Downs a severe
blow on the ear. this personal assault
oe the presiding officer of the Mt. Yer.
Q court constituting contempt of
court OF the most fragrant character.