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The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11
GASOLINE FROM SHALE

In view of the ever-increasing de-
mand for gasoline and the increase
in price of crude oil, from which it
is obtained, it is important to know
that an almost inexhaustible supply
of oil may be obtained from the
shale of northwestern Colorado,
northeastern Utah, and southwest
ern Wyoming. This shale contains
materials which, when heated, may
be converted into crude oil, gas, and
ammonia. The high cost of distil-
ling oil from shale as compared to
the cost of producing oil from wells
has thus far prevented the develop
ment in this country of such an in
dustry and may continue to prevent
it for some time, but sooner or later
this great source of supply will be
utilized to supplement the decreas-
ing production from the regular oil
fields.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11
INTERESTING MEETING
OF PARENT-TEACHE ASSN

The high school branch OF the
Parent-Teachers' association met on
Monday with large attendance.
Mr.. Thomas, the first speaker on
the program, advocated the teaching
of agriculture in our schools, since
95 per cent of the people here are
in that business or in business de-
pendent upon it.
In the opinion of Mr.. Thomas, a
course of study in agricultural sub
jects adopted by the Monte Vista
high school would draw from the en-
tire valley many young people eager
for this instruction but unable to
take a college course.
The audience listened to very well
told stories as follows: Where
Love is, There God is Also" by Myr-
tie Gruver, and "Why the Sea is
Salt" by Bertha Boyd.
The young ladies reflect much
credit upon the Storytelling league,
of which they are members.
Mrs. Trueblood sang a beautiful
solo, which was warmly received.
The Madonnas of Botticelli, Cor
reggie and Raphael were ably dis
cussed in paper prepared and read
by Mrs. Morrison. This was supple
mented by an interesting exhibit of
prints of the paintings under discus
sion.
Altogether the program was one
Of the best of the year.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11
ucu SCHOOL NOTES

.oretta sylvia" will be
ln' ~ tbe high school March II,
sN.h ho opera house. This operetta
''m 'I he given under the capable d.
WI. .,or of Miss Nelson. There are
sixty people in the cast
r,s basket ball season is over Tor
u,r,a Vista high school teams,
closing sn Saturday, March a. wnen the
s"rs' ,'U,,'t team met Colorado Springs
The ia English class has taken
.,o studv of THE Tale OF TWO
Cities"
Tho Parent-Teachers' association
March 6. This meeting was
NV. vol, attended, and most inter-
esting program was given
n,o lob English class is reading
"As You Like It.
THE final examination in civics
,,.oh & The following were ex-
amnt. Mary Beardsley, Pearl Behil,
portba Boyd Estella Felmlee, Helen
uolderman, Esther Jones, Lucille
1oudep, Cecil Mount, Helen Schaff,
rli,abeth Tully, Edith Van Nos
trand Lillian Wright, Charles Baird.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

]. L. Hurt bought 500 head of
steers from w. H. Adams at Ala
mosa the first of the week The
,teers were three and four-year olds
and would average around 100 and
1900 pounds. Mr.. Hurt shipped the
stuff to Kansas, where he will fatten
them on corn.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Mcneil, Mr..
and Mrs. Billie Mcneil, Mr.. and Mrs.
|M S. Woods spent Sunday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Burn
ham at La lara.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11
proper Treatment for BiIiousness

For long time Miss Lula Shelton.
Churchville, N. Y, was bilious and
had sick headache and dizzy spells.
Chamberlain Tablets were the only
thing that gave her permanent re-
lief. Obtainable everywhere.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

Joe Eversole was taken to Mineral
hot springs Wednesday by John Nc
Intosh, where he will try the baths
for rheumatism. Mrs. Oliver and
Ed Hurt are other Monte Nistans
staying at the springs.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

Mrs. Jessie Chambers has rented
tho O. Loser residence in the east
mart of town and expects to keep
-oomors and boarders. Mr.. and Mrs.
oser will visit here couple of
weeks before leaving for a new loca-
ton in the east.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

A number of young people enjoyed
little social dance given at the
opera house Saturday evening after
the Colorado Springs-H. o. G. bas-
ket ball game.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

Reserved seats for the High School
operetta, Sylvia" will be placed on
sale at the Fuller Drug Store Mon
day morning, March 13, at O'Clock.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

Mrs. Station Tohill returned Fri
DAY morning from an extended visit
with her grandparents at La Junta
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

Mrs. Macarthur and Emma Glen
went to Del Norte Monday to attend
the Ellithorpe-Weiss wedding.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

Mrs. Lloyd Hamblin left for her
new home in Meeker, Colo, Friday
might.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

MISS Lottie Blackmore went to
Aamosa Sunday night to visit Mrs.
G, H. Sheesley.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. L. Foster, of
South Fork, were Monte Vista Wis
itors the latter part of last week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

A. v Tabor went to Pueblo Tues
uay night to look after business mat
ters.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11
Mrs. John Fullenwider, of Romeo
was visitor in Del Norte Monday.

Mrs. Rebecca George, of Center,
was in town on business the forepart
of the week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

Mrs. ]. NJ. Duncan left Friday
night for Easternville, Colo, where
she will locate
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

MIS- W. ]. Spangler was up from
Ai"niosa Friday on business.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

Joe Gelser was an Alamosa busi-
ness visitor Monday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

Mrs. James Attebury has been
very sick this week with tonsilitis.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

Aoha Daugherty went to Pueblo
ffuay night to visit for a few days.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11
Don't forget Girls Day" at the
Methodist church Sunday, March 12.

Mrs. Disbrow Of Alamosa came to
Monte Vista last Friday and spent
the day with Mrs. Hummel
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-03-11

John Hecker went to Alamosa
on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28

Give regiment an inspiring name
and it charges on the double quick to
glory. The Deaths Head Hussars. the
Life Guards. the Black Watch. the
Rough Riders-one's blood tingles to
such names as to a bugle call. Who
wouldn't fight hard iE the regiment
now being recruited for Uncle Sam as
The Redheads"? Every man In this
new volunteer organization is to quail
ify, first Of all, by the fire in his
thatch. The redder his hair the
neartier his welcome. The editor of
magazine published in the special In
terests Of adventures is sounding the
call to colors, and redheads are flock
ing by dozens round lis CORY standard.
1.-THE main point" he contends. and we
agree with him utterly, lis that the
red-heads ought to be one of the best
fighting units, and one of the best
known that ever took the field" Aye:
Not only will they take the field
when their time comes they will sweep
1t! Since red is not protective colora-
ton. this regiment should be reserved
for charges against the enemy.-Col-
lier's.
Now should come regiment to De
known as 1.-THE Square Jaws"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
Boar River Grange.

Regular meeting of Bear River
Grange, No. 2S5, was held in the yes
trv March 18, at $50 p. NJ. Worthy
master in chair and all other officers
present. It was voted that the Grange
send the National Grange Monthly 10
its worthy master, lecturer and Sec
rotary. Voted to have Earl Davis as
editor of the Grange paper for next
meeting. BY ballot vote 1t was
unanimously decided to build Grange
hall. 1t was voted to choose by ballot
a committee Of five to investigate in
regard to building. This committee
consisted of S. +. Davis. chairman; c.
F. Saunders, +. w. Stearns. NJ. A.
Holt, L. E. Wight The literary pro-
gram was as follows;
Question, Beyond What Limits
Must a Farmer Pass to Be Prosper
ous?" opened by G. F. Saunders. af
firmative and S. =. Davis, negative
followed by other members. Decided
in favor of the affirmative. Question
for the next meeting for the ladies'
How to Manage & Husband" af-
firmative, Mabel Bailey: negative
Gladys Davis. Question for the gen.
tlemen, rs It Profitable to Buy Fertil-
izer at Present Prices and Present
Analysis?" affirmative. E. w. Stearns;
negative, s. p. Davis. Next came the
Grange paper edited sand read by
Mabel Bailey. There were 10 members
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
Grange Notes
Pleasant River Grange.

Pleasant River Grange assembled in
regular session at the hall on High
street Tuesday evening with an at
tendance close to so. 1t was ladies'
night and the temporary officers were
Bessie Hobbs, master: Ella Hender-
son, overseer; Liona Riggs. steward;
Lillian Hobbs, assistant; Ida Bumps,
chaplain; Della Carver, secretary;
Carrie Snow, treasurer; Katie Paine
gate keeper; Ida Styles. Pomona. A
short routine of business was present
ed, after which the following program
was given: Reading, Lucy Dean
reading, Priscilla Dean; song. choir;
original story, Elsie West; tableau
Mrs. Ella Carey; reading, Mrs. Water
house. Recess was declared. after
hich ]. H. Bodwe.l. Piscataquls couh-
ey agent, explained his work and out
lined plans to carry it on. Plans were
made for attending Mrs. Rhoda $
funeral. Grange then entered informal
session and the ladies carried oct
mock town meeting, disposlng eA-
pediously of a warrant OF 80 artlcles
The Grange re-enteled executive ses-
sion and closed in form.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
Between Hay and Grass.

The ways and means committee has
not arrived at any conclusion in regard
to the tariff bill introduced by Con-
gresham Hill to protect the dystuffs
industry. After talk with one Of the
members Of the committee 1t became
apparent that the Democrats are de-
cidedly up in the air on the PROPOSE
ton. Individually some Of them adj
NTH that a dyestuffs tariff is advis-
able, but when they are, faced square
ly with the proposition Of establishing
protective rates for the industry they
are collectively disposed to balk at any
such reputation Of party policy.
One of the majority members Of the
committee was reported as saying
that it would be unwise for the Demo-
Gratis to commit themselves on. this is
sue because the proba bilities were that
with the return Of normal conditions
in Europe our textile manufacturers
would turn Immediately to Germany
for their dyes, leaving the domestic
dye industry to languish. He was
sceptical as to whether the rates in the
! Hill bill would meet the situation, yet
quite averse to higher rates.
Another Democratic member OF the
committee declared that the theory OF
protection was as fallacious in respect
to the dye industry as it was relative
| ton any other industry. I'VE don't
need protective duty rates. What We
want is higher trained chemists" he
asserted. His statement is respect
fully referred to the American Chemi-
cal Society.
Every aspect of the case indicates
that the dyestuffs industry is going to
receive mighty little encouragement
from the party now in power. Ger
tain rates will be fixed in a measure to
be reported by the committe. no one
knows when. The measure will be in
corporated in an omnibus bill and dis
cussion of the dyestuffs feature will be
brief. 1t is subject bristling with
technicalities, and the party in power
is tired out. We can not hope for
proper dyestuffs tariff until a change
of administration comes about.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28

At the recent meeting of the Ma
tional Security Congress. there were
naturally, some severe criticisms OF
the administration. One speaker de-
clared that 1--WE have no foreign policy
at this moment" In defence of the
administration it was pointed out that
the President has the sole constltu-
tional authority for conducting our in
ternational relations and that. it. his
action is not approved, the only rem
edy is to turn him out Of office. The
country we'll understands this; and is
prepared to act on this understanding
at the first opportunity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28

In his story Of the Republican State
convention at Portland last week.
Howard D. Hadley Of the New York
Tribune said:
IF the Republican National Com
mittee still is earnestly seeking man
for temporary chairman at Chicago
Now England invites its attention tc
Ex-Governor William Titcomb Cobb
of Maine. who opened the convention
today with such a telling, courageous
and -worded speech delivered with
such dignity and impressive force as
to mark the speaker as a man who
might well be given the honor Of open
ing the National Convention"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
"Incomparably."

(Eastport SentinelO
In another column OF this paper .
ouotation from a recent speeen VI nv
president at ST. Louis, In wnlch lie sa'u
we need 'incomparably" the creates.
,,.yv in the world. There is a lot OIL
.;on,scance in that word 'incompara-
bly," ~,
webster defines it's meaning as ne
vond son-unapproachaply en-
inent." In other words, the Pfesioeh'
is in favor, not Of navy as iarse as
Enrlan6's or as large as England's ana
Japan's together, but so much greater
than either or both that even comparl-
son would be out of the question. Ihat
calls for a power that only superlatlNes
can describe,-a power vastly larger
than even our foremost greater-naVy
men have ever advocated.
The President never does things by
halves. He entered Office opposed to
naval extension, and under MS aoHlih-
istration the growth efficiency and
spirit of the navy have all suffered
nut now that a national election is
drawing near, and there has arisen a
strong sentiment for naval prepared
ness, this erstwhile apostle OF the mil
lennium suddenly changes his front
and becomes all in few weeks an ad-
vocate of a navy, not carefully calcu-
lated to meet our reasonable needs fol-
defense, but overwhelmingly, far-and-
away "inco1nparably" the greatest in
the world.
That is exaggeration. Of course; and
exaggeration is the telletale symptom
and signal of insincerity. The President
has been fairly adroit in getting away
with his many apparent changes OF
| opinion, but occasionally he drops g
word that betrays him. 1t isn't posi-
BILE to deceive the rank and file Of the
American people all the time, and theil
opinion Of Wilson will soon be capable
Of being expressed In two words-"in
| sincere, -incomparably.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
COMlNG EVENTS

March 29-Democratic State Convention
Bangor.
April 3--Municipal election. Calais.
April 4-Superior Court for Kennebec
County Civil and criminal term) at Au.
gusta.
April limited States District Court
Portland.
April 4-Supreme Court, Knox County
civil and criminal term. Rockland.
April 4-Supreme Court Penobscot
County, civil term, Bangor.
April 4-Supreme Court. Somerset Coun.
ty, civil and criminal term. Skowhesan
April 5-Progressive State convention al
City hall. Bangor.
April 5-Grand Lodge, N. e. o. p, an.
nual convention. Portland.
April 19-Maine State Branch No IS
United National Association Of Post Once
Clerks, annual convention, Rockland
May 11-l2-Maine Organized Bible Class
Association Convention. Waterville.
May 17-Grand Lodge. Knights Of Ply.
thias. annual convention Bangor.
May H-Bowdoin prize essays. Bruins.
wick.
Brunswick.
June 4-15-Maine Division. Sons Of Vet.
Grams. Annual Encampment at Auburn.
June 21-Bowdoin class Of 1906 reunion
NV Meadows Inn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
Augusta Lodge Directory
TRINITY coMMANDERY. M

TRINITY coMMANDERY, NO )
X. T. Special conclave at Masonic ~
pie Friday evening, March 3lst, is,s VII =.
half past seven O'Clock. Work in ths D.. ~
Cross. All sojourning fraters are nv ~
daily invited. "'
WILBERT S. WILSON. EN-. Cow
GEORGE II. BANGS. Recorder
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION An
Gusta Lodge, No. al, F. 4 A. NJ. vii, !.
held Tuesday evening. March q ~
O'Clock. Work in the f. A. degree m
sojourning brethren cordially invited all
+. l.. RIPLEY. W. NJ
WESTON LEWIS. Ser
Gu S n NOC CHAPTER, NO. a
r. A. NJ. Special convocation at NJ,
sonic Temple. March 50, at 40 P
sharp. Work in NJ. NJ. NJ, P NJ. and
T.. NJ. degrees. Sojourning compa nios,
are cordially invited to attend.
ALBERT NJ. PINGREE. Hp
CHARLES r. CHASE, Sec
BETHLEHEM LODGE, NO. IS. At
e. A, NJ. Special communication MONDAY
March %, at $50 +. NJ. Work in + +
degree. All sojourning brothers are co-.
daily invited to attend.
WARREN ID. TRASK. WN
PEARl.E +. FULLER. Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
Tuesday, March %, 1916.
Boys in Politics.

An out of State newspaper COM
ments on the extraordinary number OF
young men in the delegations at the
Republican State convention at Port
land. 1t seems to be of opinion that
it augurs a higher plane of political
affairs in our state.
We agree with our exchange. and
we are able to cast a little light on the
phenomena and to give good reason
for its betokening cleaner politics and
better government with every sue
ceeding generation.
Our readers are familiar with the
history of the Boys Conferences held
every year in some city Of our state.
Readers Of our exchange must also
have heard of this magnificent work
which is doing so much for the young
manhood of Maine. There our boys
are having instilled into their minds
the real meaning of civic duty. There
they are aroused to an understanding
that to live the gospel of Christ they
must be more than passively good"
they must be actively interested in the
moral welfare of their brothers as we'll
as care for their own Christian ad-
vancement.
The first law of human progress is
good citizenship, and to be a good citl-
zen no man can escape a share in the
RESPONSIBILITIES of government. If he
exercises his right OF suffrage accord
ing to his best understanding of needs
tor the general good, he has performed
his first act in meeting the demands OF
good citizenship. To do this inteli-
gently every man must interest him.
self TO n more or less extent in poll
tics"
Certainly. politics is a game" and
it is just as true that the most I'm
moral and criminal elements in every
land interest themselves in and take
active part in--in fact use every meth
cd at command of their wit and in
genuity-politcs. That is why no
man who is a man and not a coward
or a useless member of society. car
refuse to play the game. BY the en-
trance Of good men into politics, only
can the devil and his host from tint
saloon. the gambling den and the
house of designation be defeated; gooe
men in the cause of Righteousness
must volunteer in politics to turf
down grafters, trimmers and buns.
Maine boys who have been awak
ened in our annual Boys Conference
have already become a factor in thu
States politics. In ten years the!
will have become a factor in the ma
tons politics They have already en-
listed in the Republican party. The!
are entering politics from sense
civic duty; they are seeing the need
of the state and country: they natur
allv turn to the Republican party a
the best agency with which to accom-
plish that of greatest good to tn
greatest number.
This is a young mans era, let u
welcome these boys at the politica
conventions and send more boys 10 IN
Boys Conferences-therein lies
great possibility for generalshl
against the devil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
The Booze "ear."

The following is from the Boston
American, one of the Hearst news
papers recently enlisted against the
LIQUOR evil and refusing all advertis-
ing Of booze or dope:
"Enolossd you will find copy OF
a poem written by a life convict in
Joliet, Ill.,. rriso,. ! thought you
mjoht b able to use same IN con-
neetion with your crusade against
whiskey."
Every convict in every prison knows
what whiskey is, because Of what II
has done to him and the men around
him.
r. convict wrote the verses print
Cd here he wrote we'll and should
have had a better life and that life
better ending.
This poem will appear N two mil
lion separate newspapers at least ano
probably be published in many others
any newspaper is welcome to take II
and reprint it from this column.
Read with understanding. these
verses might do in the world enough
good to offset the crime Of the un-
fortunate convict-whatever thai
crime may have been
THE BAR
The saloon 10 sometimes called
BAR-that's true.
A BAR to heaven, door to hell;
whoever named il, named It we'll.
A BAR to manIiness and wealth;
A door to want and broken health.
A BAR to honor, pride and fame;
A door to grief and sin and shame.
A BAR to home, a BAR to prayer;
A door to darkness and despair.
A BAR to honored, useful life;
A door to brawlins, ssnssless strife.
A BAR to ali that's true and brave;
A door to every drunkard's grave.
A BAR to joys that home imparts;
A door to tears and aching hearts.
A BAR to heaven, . door to hell,
Whoever named Il, named it we'll
That Is Whisky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
Editorial Comment
The Example Of Maine.
Boston Transcriptl


Maine opponents of the Wilson Ad-
ministration are obviously alive to
their opportunity Of leadership. Their
convention at Portland was more
representative in personnel and larger
in point of numbers and livelier in en-
thusiasm. more liberal and more reso-
lutte in purpose, than any political con-
vention held in the Pine Tree State for
many years. In particular were the
young men of Maine to the fore in
that assembly. Their interest in the
success of the cause is the best augury
of Democratic defeat in the nation
tina has yet appeared in any corner
of the country. For the Republican
Party owed its disaster in 1912 to the
loss of vision among its leaders. which
in turn lost the party the sympathy
and support of the army Of first vot-
ers who hold the balance of power In
every presidential campaign. The re-
union Of Republicans and Progressives
in Maine has been accomplished large
ly by a restoration of the leadership OF
liberal men who believe that the con-
ditions under which the men and Wo-
men of America live and work can be
made constantly better. That convlc-
ton inspires enthusiasm and attracts
recruits. The n-Democratic ana
controlling part of the electorate OF
Maine have again come together with
in the Republican party under pro-
gressive leadership the stronger IN
many ways for their division and re-
sutant defeat, four years ago. ana
10 merits of their com
mon cause at the polls.
r.! The result of such a reunion IS
naturally enough. enthusiastic or
ganization under effective leadership.
( The Portland convention formulated
and adopted a creed of regenerateo
! Republicanism. The delegates recog
nized the supremacy of the cause anu
subordinated thereto all candidates.
They struck the keynote OF harmony
with firmness. They frankly con-
ferred among themselves and agreeu
that their preference for the presi-
dency is Mr.. Hughes. They eXef-
c;sef) however strategic self-reStralf.
\ :r RETAINING from any official com
mitment which would imply a lack Oh
confidence in the judgment OF thelr
! chosen
convention. or embarrass the us
tincuisbed recipient OF their Suppoi
in his determination to remain OH t'~
supreme Court unless he Is Gun,
scrintad therefrom by the clear can
of his countrymen to lead them IN l
campaign whose purpose is less partl-
san than patriotic. The twelve dele,
gates elected yesterday at Portianu
viii go to Chicago uninstructea' Oh,
thew Will go very we'll informed and
confessedly in sympathy with the oe-
sire of their constituents to nominate
Mr. Hughes as nearly by acclamatlo''
as possible. We should not be sur
nr;sed TO see Massachusetts ana othel
Naw England states emulating the ex-
ample of Maine by electing UNI
structed delegates of the same PEI
suasion.