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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-09

A short time ago Mr.. Thaddeus
Stepp, manager and director of THE
STEPP MOVING PICTURE SPECIAL
TIES at Duluth was in St. Paul and
put on a moving picture show at
Pilgrim Baptist Church that was very
successful in every way.
He was so imbued with the idea
| that a photo play with members of
the race as the leading characters
would make a big hit in the Twin
Cities, that the following letter is the
result:
Duluth, Mimi, Aug. 10, 1916.
Mr.. J. @. Adams
St. Paul, MINI.
Dear Sir:
While in st. Paul and Minneapolis,
recently l was impressed strongly
with the idea, that the Twin Cities,
should afford a rousing photo drama,
acted by members of the race of the
two cities. Now it is absolutely nee
essary for us to act quickly in this
goth century time, and decide what
We are going to do. 1 have made up
my mind that St. Paul and Mime
apolis, are the gate-ways to this great
and historical Northwest, and there is
enough of culture and refinment among
the people to make such photo play,
a great success.
I wanted to see you and have a
general talk over the matter, but my
time was so taken up while in your
city, hence this letter. hope you will
be favorably impressed with my prop
osition, and lend me your hearty CO.
operation in laying the matter before
the readers of THE APPEAL. I am
already arranging scenario or hav-
ing it written especially for the Twin
Cities, entitled, 1.-THE Modern Minnie
ha-ha."
be Minnie" this must be decided by
popular vote, the young lady receiv-
ing the highest number of votes will
be the leading lady, in this play, these
votes will be secured of you, and for
warded to me here, 623 Fifth Ave.
East, Duluth, Mimi, to be in my hands
no later than Wednesday morning of
each week, that may count same, and
return candidates name, and the num-
Der of votes each receives so that 1
can report result to you for publica-
ton same week.
This film will be exhibited in the
Twin Cities so that every one will
have a chance to see themselves as
others see them, and will also be
placed on the exchange circuit to be
exhibited East, South and West.
OF course there is to be number
of people in the cast, should there be
tie vote, reserve the right to cast
the deciding vote, the others will be
used in the cast also, according to the
number of votes each receives.
Yours truly,
T. w. STEPP.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-09
MOVING PICTURES
WHO WILL BE THE LEADING STAR
IN THE PHOTO PLAY.

1.-THE Modern Minnehaha" to be Com.
posed Of Members of the Race Liv-
ing in the Twin Cities-vote for
Your Favorite.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-09

Acting upon the suggestion of Mr.
Stepp THE APPEAL has decided to
give the people chance to get into
the movies, as follows:
Carefully cut out the coupon that
you will find in each copy Of THE AP-
PEAL. Write, plainly, the name of
your choice and her address and for
ward to Mr.. stepp or votes may be
sent to this Office.
Each coupon counts for five votes.
Extra copies of THE APPEAL may
be obtained at the office, 302 Court
Block for three cents each, or coupons
already cut out may be obtained at
the same price. No votes counted not
on THE APPEAL coupons.
The lady receiving the largest num-
Der of votes will be the leading lady
in the photo play.
The others voted for will be given
parts in the play, if possible, accord
ing to votes each receive.
N. B. To get into this contest all
you need to do is to send in your
name and address on a coupon.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-07-14

Hnrrahl The Princess is going TO
have a balloon ascension right soon,
and anybody who feels like going
"straight up" and circling around
tho Mimbres Valley few times,
please hand your name to the ba loon
man at the Princess.
This is no "war stunt" and Is
guaranteed not to kill anybody.
How did You like the Jane" par
ada last Mondayl
Tonight and tomorrow night at the
Princess il the big Fox Show, the
"Fourth Estate A big newspaper
story, laid with the scenes right IN
the Chicago Record Herald offices.
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FACTS ABOUT NEW MexlCo's
GREAT CATTLE INDUSTRY

Do You know that during the past
FIVE years the gain in the total num-
Der of cattle in the United States has
been 6 per cent, and that New Next
eos gain has been II per cent.
In the same period the rise in val
ne per head has been 81 per cent, and
New Mexico's gain. Il per cent. from
s23 per head in 1912 to $40 in 1916
In five years the increase in the to-
tai value of all cattle in the United
States has been 81 per cent, New
Mexico's gain, 100 per cent. These
figures are not dry. Cattle in New
Mexico and their value:
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-07-14

We believe in the organization OF
people with similar interests that they
may obtain as a body what would be
impossible as individuals.
We believe that the Cattle and
Horse Growers need Capitalization
and organization to secure the enact /.
ment of laws which will protect and
foster their interests.
We believe that through coopcra :
ton, we can better meet our CON-
mon enemies-those animals, wild
and human, who have no respect for
the property Of others.
We believe in Fair Chance for, and
an understanding with, the rnncher,
dry farmer, the sheep raiser, and all
others who gain their living from the
soil. Knowledge not ignorance.
We believe in cooperation with the
Cattle Sanitary Board, Bureau Of
Animal Industry, Forest Service, in
dian Service. General Land Office,
and all other regulatory bodies, to the
end that we may know and under
stand their aims and they appreciate
our problems. That we may under
stand each other
We believe that today's conditions
and problems must be met with meth.
DDS Of today. Development and pro-
gress.
We believe that stockmen should
appreciate the economic Questions
behind the correct principles Of
breeding and growing Of cattle and
horses, and that through applying
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-07-14

II will be fully demonstrated that the
right kind of farming will insure
grain of kaftir, milo and fcterita ev-
cry year here, and the returns from
these grains are being doubled
through hogs.
The little hen is no more looked
upon rs n scaveneer, but rather a
necessary source Of revenue. II is
not uncommon for the Southwestern
farmers to realize profit Of $l.OO
per hen per year, above the product
consumed on their own tables.
II. NJ. Banner,
Agricultural Demonstration
Santa Fe System
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-07-14

Saturday night at the Pastime, will
be shown the 9th episode Of the Girl
and. the Game" There viii be two
reels of ripping good comedy too.
Monday ct the Princess will be
shown the Paramount, 'The Cheat"
,witl'Fanny Ward as Star. We also
will be treated 10 the work Of the
great Japanese artist, Sessue Hay
akawa who plays opposite Miss
Ward. This is Lasky picture and
the scenes are laid on the fashion
able Long Island.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-07-14

This picture is one Of the high
class society dramns. Miss Ward
displays some Of her famous collec.
ton Of jewels, among which is the
famous pear shaped pearl, and the
famous Ieugis blue diamond valued
at $25,OOO.O0
The Iasky and line Famous play
ers companies were consolidated the
first Of this month and their part in
the great Paramount programs win
from now ON, be even better than any
thing they have yet produced.
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VINO Arc The Successful Farm6s7

In nearly every community there ~
at least one farmer that is more
successful than his .neighbors. The
reason for this greater success is
not that this particular farmer is
always lucky, but rather that he has
adapted the kind Of methods that his
conditions require.
Many farmers have failed in the
southwest. as well as in other parts
of the United States, because in com
ing into this new country from 9TH
or places, they have not realized the
necessity of changing methods to suit
their new conditions, but rather have
persisted in carrying out their old
ideas and plans. On the other hand,
success has come TO thousands OF
farmers here who have studied the
conditions and have governed them
selves accordingly.
Too many are attempting TO farm
without livestock. General success
does not come through crop farm
ing, alone, in this country. Diver
sifed forming is rapidly gaining
ground. Then in answering the
question. "Who are the successful
farmers of the southwest" the re-
ply comes quickly; those who have
adopted the system of diversified
farming in combination with live
stock. Both the wheat and the cot
ton farmer is now beginning to real.
ize the Importance Of some kind Of
livestock. Even the alfalfa producer
oR the irrigation belt, is realizing that
there is more money in feeding, at
least part of his crop ut home, rath-
or than ship all Of il out on an i'm
mediate cash basis.
The most dependable crops in the
southwest are the feed crops and
when il comes to selling them rs soon
as they have matured for cash, the
returns are not always satisfactory.
Occasionally there is q year when
these crops do not fully mature, on
account Of a poor season, and then
there is very little chance to sell for
cash. Demonstrations show that ev-
en- during good years, that to handle
crops through livestock, increases the
return, often doubles the cash value.
The dairy COW, the hog and the hen,
have already done more to establish
success on the southwestern farms
than any other line Of livestock.
This same trio has made reputation
as mortgage filters" in nearly all Of
the old established farming districts
further north and east. This line Of
livestock, adapts itself to farmers OF
limited means, ON the average sized
farms. Many southwestern farmers
prefer the beef COW to the dairy type,
and this is exactly what should be
adopted wherever conditions win jus
tify. Dairy cows, however, adapt
themselves to very much more limited
conditions than beef cows and natur-
ally combine with the hog and hen
productions
The number Of hogs handled by the
soulhuestern farmers has probably
1ouhle1 within the past three years.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-07-14

these principles they can add to their
wealth and income.
We believe in New Mexico, her re-
sources, her future, which is ours,
and, not boastingiy, we believe in
ourselves.
We believe that no cattleman can
afford to stay out Of our association
THE NEW MEXICO CATTLE AMI
HORSE GROWERS ASSN.
J. W. Miller Secretary,
Albuquerque, New MEXICO
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lola ITEMS

Oh, the glorious rain! We had
almost forgotten what it was like and
!, for one, wished were n little child
SO that ] might paddle in the puddles.
Mother Nature is breathing again
and everything is taking ON a new
lease Of life.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-07-14

noticed in a newspaper that in
Chicago there are eight cases of hos
pital supplies which had been sent to
the American Red Cross Society in
Berlin, but coniiscated by England
and returned TO the sender. Ar
rangcments were made to send them
to Siberia for the German prisoners
Of war. Russia gave permission, but
England again said mo" The pap
err sarcastically asks: "Are we still
colony of England, that we must
have her permission? What IA farce
il seems to celebrate the 4th of July
when We still allow England to die
tate to u.s."
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-07-14

When You think Of the children OF
the soldiers in Europe, have YOU real
lied the two-fold meaning of the
words: "Our Father who art in Heav-
en-" when they prayf
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-07-14

lola is taking the bull by the horns
this year in regard to preparing the
school for the next term The build
ing was sadly in need of repairs,
which are being made. Everything
necessary will be done to insure the
comfort Of teacher and pupils.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-07-14

NOTICE or PENDENoY or SUIT
IN tAs District Cswrs Of zAs SRA yujjsisl
District Of the State u Nsw Megiss.
wtAiM and for ~ Osuatv sf Esaa
q. N. Sadlsr and Wmian o. osass.
plsintlfb
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-07-14

Mrs. Danse had the pleasure Of
entertaining Mesdames Robert Year.
gin, and Andrew McCurdy, Robt
Ycargin, jr., Isabelle Van Bramcr,
and pretty baby Martha McCurly on
last Sunday.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-07-14

What is patriotism? There are
different kinds of definitions. A
practical demonstration was given
by Russian coal barons at the begin
ming Of Their war. They offered do
nation of 1000, 900 rubles to the wal
fund. Praises loud were showered
on them for their patriotism. Per-
haps they thought il would be for
gotten. II was not, and when they
realized that they would he obliged Ia
make good, they promptly raised th'
price Of coal per ton, and the "dea'
consumers" paid the donation and tn
"lsind hearted" capitalist got thu
credit, las usual
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-27
Real Esfnte Transfers

Carl Pufahl to Max Pufahl, Sc 4
Sc u 1854, $500.
Dennis German to Frank German,
LA int in W X sw 4 %, NV u
%, ne u 10, W u Sc 81, Is
ne u %, lots /, 8. 3, 33-12-4
$275O.
John Hawk to p II. Roger, s * lot
%, all lots "a, 20, 2s, 30, block
C. Detroit, 81.
John oberg to Samuel McQueston,
W x lots 9, IL. 10, IS. II. 10,
block 40, Herington, s275.
Eliza Stewart to william Stewart,
n u NV u Sc 4 9-1s-2, 81.
A. B. White to Amos Tyler, lot rs,
s. & A. add Abilene. s125.
Anna E. Reynolds to Alvin E. Rey-
nolds. lots SO. T. & NJ. add Abb
lene. 81.
,aroline Gutsch to Lydia Hawkes., |
W y NV Y 1O-l6-2. $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-27

|'Neais New High School, the best
ten were graded and ranked by the
committee and the winners announc-
red hast night These arranged, as to
their merits, are: Chester Cassel,
first; Daphne Swartz, second; Mel
lie Derrick, fhfrd; Edna Issit,
fourth; Charles Reep, fifth; Georgia
May Daniels, sixth Dudley Wyandt,
seventh Dorothy Engle, eighth;
Harvey Brightbfll, ninth; Georgia
Hale, tenth. Tire contest was In
augurxted by q progressive citizen
of the city who gives the $40 in
prizes. They are: SO first, 50 second
and five one dollar awards.
The reasons quoted in the essays
were seemingly unboundless. They
were wen prepared and showed that
the students fully realized the i'm
portance and lack of new build
ing and equipment. The winning
essays will be published in the
Booster.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-27
AGED MOTHER DIES AFTER
AN ILLNESS OF ONE MONTH
From Wednesdays Daiiy.l

irTOm wednesday . OhliJA
Mrs. Katherine A. Smiley, aged
II, died at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. A. Linkletter, on East
Fourth street this morning at
o'clock following an illness of a
month. Mrs. Smiley was a widow and
is survived by six children. For
twenty years she has been a resi-
dent of Abilene and all her life has
been loved by those who knew her.
The funeral services will be from
the Evangelical church, of which
she has been longtime faithful
member, Thursday afternoon at 2:30
O'Clock, with the Rev. H. e. Bower
officiating. Burial will be made in
the Abilene cemetery. The church
services will be preceded by services
at the home, 419 North East Fourth
at 2 o'clock.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-27
SNOW AND RAIN DIDN'T MAR
SUCCESS OF HOFFMAN SALE

One man in South Dickinson does
not think it must be pleasant day
to have a good public sale. e. l.
Hoffman had sale advertised for
a day that E. Pluvius Jupiter had
first claims, but the sale was pulled
off and Mr.. Hoffman was his own
auctioneer. Rain, sleet and a cold
damp wind makes it good day for
the farmer to take day off and
get a free lunch, including hot soup
and coffee, and those from the sur
rounding country did so last We'd
nesday.
Mr.. Hoffman had a good quality
of horses and cattle and all brought
a good price. The highest price paid
for a horse was 1929 and the best
COW brought 1872.
Mr.. Hoffman has purchased prop
erty in Abilene and will move here
in a few weeks, intending to con-
tinue his auctioneering and Incl
dentally improve and superintend
his farm seven miles northwest of
Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-27
b. VI. MESSENGER DIES AFTER
FIVE MONTHS ILLNESS

After a lingering illness of five
months Bufer1 Henry Kessinger
died al the home on East Sixth
street last night at 9:20 O'Clock. Mr..
Kessinger had been a resident OF
this county for &c years. He has
been active in municipal and county
affairs and was one Of the highest
respected citizens. He leaves to
mourn his departure a wife. seven
sons and four daughters. The fun
eral announcements will be made
later.
The children are: Mrs. Stella
Kuntz OF Salina; J. P. Kessinger of
wyoming; E. E. OF Utah; Otis of
Joseph Of Joplin. Henry of
Wichita, Charles and Ben of Abb
ene, Mrs. William Shaw OF Simila. |
Colo; Mrs Myrtle slaybaugh Of
)skila, Ok; Mrs. Rebecca Grubbs
II Manchester. All the children are
home for the funeral.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-27
WHEN ABILENTTEs GOT RICH
Land Values Increased and PopuIa-
ton Decreased

Although Abilene's population has
waned and increased during the
many years of her development the
property valuation has always shown
multi-fDld increase, which is to
be expected with the coming and
building IMP of society. The city )
valuation in 2B years has increased
$40 per cent over both the citys
and townships valuation i'm 1887.
Then the town ranked twentieth in
the State i'm size and the city and
township valuation was $Ba5,111,
while IN 1915 Abilene ranked 28th
in the state In population and the
value placed ON the city property
alone was nearly five millions of
dollars. 81 T12.74
From 1887 up until 1905-06 there
was a steady five-EaRr periodical
increase of about 100000, except
in 1896 and 1900 when it decreased
5000 for tine city and township.
With tE@ phensn omal land value in
creases in the years between 1906
and 1911 tire valuations on the same
took q remarkable bosind
and jumped into the millions. In
1911 there were many less people
in Abilene but the value of dhe
city and township property had an
creased seven-fold, it being So
SO ,246. Since then the property
value has shown "a yearly increase
In the hundreds OF thousands of dol
lars, but not in the millions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-27
A MID-wINTER THUNDER STORM
Rain. Snow, Fog, Sleet and lightning
All in Same storm

Abilene experienced her first mid
winter thunderstorm t2lis morning
Several strong flashes OF lightning
and heavy thunder claps accompan-
led a rain, snow and sleet (nearly
haiD storm which started last night
about midnight and continued all
day. The ground is covered with a
solid layer of ice and snow to the
depth of two inches and erowbars,
picks and many other heavy imple-
ments were required to clean the
walks and streets. II presents a
ss3id surface and skating was very
much in vogue. For the first time
alse this winter the sleighs and cut
ters were seen on the streets and the
promises to become even
better.
All exposed surfaces are covered
with ice and the Bell Telephone
reports much damage from
he sleet and rain in the vicinity Of
The local company ex-
'ected trouble from wires going
Town in the storm but so far all
heir connections have remained in
act.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-27
Methodist Church Announcements

Pastors morning theme, 1.-THE
Cure of Anger" evening, the first
of series. Strategic Characters in
World History" Official board
meeting after Wednesday prayer
meeting. Bible readings for each
day: Chapter for the week, Rom TO-.
Verse for the week, Jesus words,
John Ala. MON. Rom. 10:f-10;
S. s., Acts 4:1-12; NJ ", Rom. 6:23.
TUES, Rom. 10;t1-21; s. S., Acts
4:13-22; NJ. ", Phil 1:6. WE'D.
Acts 16; S. S. Acts 4:23-31; NJ. ",
Phil. 1927. THUS, Acts 10:1-tS;
S. s., Eph. 6;1O-2O; NJ. ", / Cor.
1913. FRI, Acts 10:19-33; s. S.,
Dan. 3:13-25; NJ. V. Col ga. SAT =,
Acts 1O:34-4S; S. s., Sam. II:
1851; NJ. ". Col. 1872. SUN, is.
SO; s. s., Heb. 1916; NJ. V. Ps.
C. Dutton. Pastor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-27
AGED WOMAN BURNED IN
KANSAS CITY HOTEL FIRE

Kansas City, Jan. 21.-Anna Mil
Ter, aged so years, was burned to
death and twenty other guests mar
rowly escaped injury in a fire that
destroyed the East End hotel.
frame structure, at Centropolis,
suburb of this city. The woman be-
came hysterical and resisted the eff
forts Of men who tried to lead her
from the building.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-27

street at 1l;45 last night. His death
follows a complication OF diseases,
caused by an old age break down.
A wife and several children survive
him. Mr.. Petrie came to this county
from Illinois some forty years ago
and had been here through all the
drouths, grasshoppers and the
other trials of the pioneer. Funeral
announcement will be made later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-27
MASKED MEN DISTURB POKER
GAME OF WICHITA MEN

Wichita, Jan. 21.-While three
Wichita business men were enjoy.
ing quiet little game OF poker in
hotel the other night two masked
men stepped in and throwing reyolv-
ers in the faces OF the poker players
made them deliver their cash. One
diamond, said to be worth $500,
was snatched from one of the play
ers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-27

dreaded malady but the past two
weeks, especially, her condition has
been pitiable Mrs. Foltz was one Of
the early settlers in this vicinity.
Her death comes not unexpected to
her friends and relatives. No def
mite funeral arrangements have
been made but the body will prob
ably be shipped east for burial.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-27

Frank Broman to Herman Linn, sw
u 36-13-3, $4,000.
j. w Parker to Fannie S. Hallam,
lot 5, block IA, X. & II. add abb
lene, 81, n