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The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20

The Republicans were in power
for years before President Vii
son was elected but did not pass
any universal suffrage bill. Even
Teddy did not try to use his big
stuffed club to force through any
such legislation.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20

In speech delivered last week
Governor Carlson made an sun-
called for assault on James R.
holland. candidate for secretary
of state, because that gentleman
had at one time served as re-
porter on the Denver Post. The
voters care nothing for the Carl
son-Post scrap, which is very
much of personal nature, but it
only shows the extremes to which
the governor is driven to divert
attention from his own incompe.
tency as a chief executive Of q
great state. The newspaper
writers of Denver and Colorado,
irrespective of party affiliations,
knowing his fitness for the posi-
ton have organized to work for
the election of Mr.. Noland.
-
Subscribe for the Tribune, the
best Elbert county paper
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20

! have been u resident of Elbert Coun-
ty since 1855, and was formerly in the
farming and stock business. II elected
to the Office Of County Judge ! pledge
myself to conduct the business of the
Court as ! would conduct my own bust
ness-in an economical and safe manner.
and render my decisions without fear or
favor. fonr support is respectfully so
licited.
BERNARD II. SCHROEDER
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20
Just received go new Columbia

Just received 60 new Columbia
records. We will be pleased to
play for you any record we have.
This months records include rec
ord reproductions of two Denver
artists, also the entire Chicago
Symphony Orchestra. Why not
have a Columbia Grafanola in
your home these long winter even
ings; you can hear reproductions
by the leading'artists in the world.
Notice advertisements insall the
leading magazines of Columbia
machines. CITY DRUG STORE.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20
Use Blacklegoids for Blackleg
A preventative
CITY DRUG STORE.

in the chair and made some horrible
blunders. They also have a tendency in
these good democratic times to forget
that the Roosevelt panic came out of a
clear sky, and is and has always been
supposed to have been made to order
for some certain Wall street interests
Crowley County Leader.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20

DR.. Belva Lockwood, the only
woman who ever ran for presi-
dent, and prominent in all move
ments for the uplift of women,
has deserted the Republican par
ty and come out strong in favor
of President Wilson.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20
Political Announcements
For Sheriff

hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of Sheriff
of Ebert County. Colo, and
having served one term in this
capacity my record is before you.
| promise to do my duty if elect
ed, in the future as in the past.
Your support is earnestly so
licited. PERRY DAVIS.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20

The people are for President
Wilson because every act of his
has been in their interest. The
Republicans are roasting him be-
cause he has used his high posi-.
ton to force through legislation
for the benefit of the people.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20

Thomas A. Edison is support
ing President Wilson for re-elec-
ton for the able manner in which
he has conducted the peoples
business during his first term.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20

A very large and stylish as
sortment of ladies' and children's
winter hats. Come and see them
in the Gates building.
MRS. M. JOHNS.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20

1t is amusing to see how So
licitous the Republicans are for
woman suffrage. Anything to
get back TO the public fee d
trough.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20
Lest You Forget.

1t isn't so very far back to 1907, and
most of us should remember with fear
and trembling the panic of that year
When Mr. Roosevelt gets to ranting
about many people forget that he was
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20
Bryan's Diagnosis.

Hon. w. j. Bryan, during his speech
in Denver, drew the following life-sze
pen picture of the two candidates for
president, which paints them in their
true light:
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20
CITY DRUG STORE.

For Sale-Apperson Ash orse e
power Auto, in first-class condi-
ton: will demonstrate; 191 8
model; will sell at sacrifice and
convert into truck if party de-
sires. This is bargain. For
particulars call at Tribune office.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20
Classified Advertising.

For sale, several head Of mules
and horses. Tintle Bros, Ell
bert. Colo. 2
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20

The modern way to clean and
polish pianos. furniture, automo-
biles; hard, soft, or painted floors,
is to use V Ava. You spray it
on parts to be cleaned. Ask for
demonstration.
CITY DRUG STORE.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20

For Sale-I haye some nice
young Rhode Island Roosters for
sale. MRS. ID. r. BURNSIDE.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20

Roasting Candidate H u G h e S
does not help anybody. 1t is the
gang of political grafters who
are backing him that the people
are against.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20
THESE RATES ARE NET.

Business locals cents per line each insertion
discount to regular advertisers carrying displa
ads. Advertising accounts payable monthly.
Legal advertising at Legal Rates
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20
Halloween Party.

Everyone is cordially invited to Hal
loween party at Sidney school house.
October %, 1916, at 8 o'clock. Ladies',
please bring pies.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20

We. are having sale on hot
water bottles. Price them. Guar
anteed one year.
kCITY DRUG STORE.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20

If you want first-class shoe re-
pairing done on short notice give
me call. / guarantee satisfac-
ton. H. H. BECKMAN.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20

For sale, nice young turkeys
for Thanksgiving. Phone, Fon-
dis 910l.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20

Send us your job work.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-10-20

Subscribe for the Tribune, the
best Ebert county paper.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09

land. 10 determine farming areas.
IL being carried forward by the for
estry department here. and all ap-
pllcatlonN. assert the officials. VIII
be passed upon AH soon ne iiied.
Considerable farming land lies
outside the federal reserves
Railroad progress promises mex,
year to afford a good market for
The susitnA valley potato farmers
output. but this year they are COZ
fined 10 the local mining camps.
we do no; want the wrong i'm.
preston 20 90 out" said Deputy
Forester Hunt here. the area Of
the better agricultural land 10 lin.
tied. and IN my estimation u Will
pay to cultivate only the better
areas.
"or such land. however. potatoes.
carrots. beess ard all root crops
grow lusurian,iy. There are many
opportunities on the land for those
who have the pioneer spiri, and
hardihooc."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09
Hardy Pioneers of Alaska Are Making Good
With Potato Farms Along u S. Railway
ny JACK JuNomeyEe

SEWARD, Alaska. Sep. o.
Spud farming.
And market for all that can
be raised.
That's the opportunity the
Matanusks and susitna valleys
hold out TO those who would
try their agricultural hand In
Alaska.
A number Of piereers have
already made good with posa-
toes.
In the Matanussa valley
there are. this year. about $50
acres OF tubers. with an aver
age yield Of 10 tons 20 the acre
expected. This area 10 cultl-
waited In small tracts by men
who have organized the msssn-
ussa Farmers association.
last year the Alaska en-.
pineerins commission paid
these farmers not less than $50
. ton Tor their crops. and have
promised 20 take this years
entire yield al prices ranging
from $50 TO $50.
The yield In this district In
1915 averaged from 9 TO - tons
per acre.
According to forestry officials
who furnished me thes. figures
On. man can clear and plant from
one To three acres OF spnds per sea
son.
Scarcity OF horses has thus IA
proved the greatest handicap.
Ranehcrs this year were payinl
sit day for a team Of ponies q
turn the soil. One man who ha'
three teams rented out all season
fairly coined money.
During the construction OF th'
United States railroad into tbs
coal fields and up I,
Fairbanks there Is an assured mar
Set for all the potatoes grown II
his section OF Alsska--for cousid
srably more than are nov b.lns
raised.
Hf htAAntSHa NV NhfEA touAA ~
l return OF from $500 TO $500 al
scre. Seward merchants. rebellins
against the exorbltant freight rates
,n potatoes brought from tn. State,
have also offered to buy every sacl
Df spuds grown in Alaska Mt aitrac
tive prices.
The general homestead Law ap
plies TO all lands taken up by set
tiers. the unit being leo acres. Will
4 three-year residence Requirement
and oneelghth tho area under cul
tivation by that time. Those wh'
have used their homestead right
In the states are not barred from
similar Alaskan rights
Agricultural land within the ma
tional forest IL NOW open 10 entry
and In addition a free patent sur
vey Is given the settler.
While the best land for farminl
has been taken up near the railroad
there Is. according 10 Deputy For
ester T. NJ Hunt. considerable goo,
acreage stIli to be ha'
In the districts whose charactel
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09
HIGHER PRICES
AID FISHERMEN

II salmon fishermen have
found a shortage In Northern
waters this season, they are.
on the other hand. enjoying a
high market return, consider.
ably higher than last year.
Opening prices for canned
salmon at Juneau this year
were, on the average, 10 per
cent higher than last.
Chrms were quoted at So cents
pinks at 90 cents. mediums at 81 30
kinks at sl.35 and reds at s.i55.
Tho run IN Southeastern Alaska
waters has been very late and has
only been good In the north. Most
oi the canneriss around juneau will
get their China packs mp but will
not secure rs large packs rs were
anticipated. and the price Is pre-
dicted to remain high. The can
neries are all busy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09
MOUNTING FUR
PRICES CHEER
ALL ALASKANS

Fur prices are coming back
War knocked the bottom out OF
en- temporarily. and one OF
Alaska's greatest industries for n
year was practically ION the
blink
However. with the return OF a
market. the season OF 1916 prom.
iscs TO be prosperous one for the
trapper. trader and Eur merchant
Up TO 1915. when the slump
came. Alaska had produced s7s..
9iI .i03 In furs, for the most part
seal
The direct revenue 10 the United
States government up To that time
was ti0.tfi.i6i-frcm the fur seal
industry alone
The value OF the fur product OF
Alaska from 1867 was
Seals ................... SOL .076.00
Aquatic furs ........... l2.Tis.a00
Land animals .......... i0.i5e .503
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09
Half Anchorage
Is Working on
New Railroad

Census takers IN Anchorage.
the little town a. the head OF
Cook Inlet. whore the Alaska
railroad 10 being extended both
ways. towards Seward and to-
wards Fairbanks, have Just fin
ishsd counting noses.
There were 5.402.
o. that population $500 are
hardy isborers employed on the
railroad. laying ties and spikins
down the steel. vine live In
Anchorage when they are AZ
home.
The rest are permanent resi-
dents. % whom 3,332 live inside
the TOWNSHIP proper.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09

and got themselves inmortazed IN one way and an
other Ivy ServiSS, Beach, London and kipling, have
hlazed the trails for the developers who follow.
Today Alaska is reckoning the men who are con-
tent to get substantial stake in 10 years instead of 10
days as did the lucky ones of Dawson, Nome and
Fairbanks.
It's a land for thinkers, for constructive dreamerS
as well as doors These are the men who today
ceedng in the North, who are developing the empire
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09
Autos Shorten
Mail Route Up
in Alaska Now

Mail from Valdez used 20 ar.
rive In Fairbanks several weeks
Ister--and ofsentimes net then.
Those were the days when the
North was a hard country. when
man and dogs risked their lives
or the long. cold trail.
Frequently the mail wen, first
20 Nome. thence Inland W the
frozen Yukon and the Tanans.
To-Day Erress Anderson is
carrying the mali over the route
Of the Alaska railway. and he
makes the trip in 46 hours each
way in a little motor car bouoh;
In Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09

above 50 and who will be the rich men Of tomorrow
Look at The big mines OF Juneau, at which The pros
pectorS OF yesterday laughed. Producing millions from
ore that runs only $50 per tom
The Kennicott copper mines producing over So
100000 every MONTH
latouche putting out 100000 in copper a
month
Fleets. carrying salmon cod and halibut to grow
ing markets
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09

Attempting 10 estimate the riches and resources OF
Alaska today is like 1870 forecast on the develop
ment of the United States.
Gold copper, furs the products of the sea, trans
roration and trade have made a few MaSkanS eX-
tremely wealthy and good many more independent.
For coal oil aud timber the day has also dawned.
But thus far the surface has scarcely been
scratched
ProspecorS who became rich as Midas over night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09

has already been determined by the
government
approximately 100 settlements
were made within the past year In
the Chugaeh forest Altogether
some 900 applications have been re-
ccivrd for homestoadA 10 this re-
serve.
Intensive classification Of the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09
ALASKA PUTS
AGRICULTURE
ON FIRM BASIS

Agriculture In Alsska today
10 q practical reality.
In the vicinity OF Fairbanks
more than $50 homesteads
have been taken up. and IN
the Mataruska and Susitra
valleys there are reported to
be more than $50 homestead.
era
The value OF one years produe
ton IN the Fairbanks district.
which IL ieo miles from the Arctic
Circle is estimated at Si5o.ooo.
based on the selling price at Fair
banks.
The quantity and variety Of prod.
ucts follow
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09
THE CALL OF THE ALASKA EMPIRE BY JACK JUNG1EY q

These are but The high HghlS IN INC Story
Alaska's ssoo,OOoooO commerce under the Anedc,
flag TO date, mere prelude TO the riches that via
unlocked as population and facilities increase.
The territory is now ready for the hardy 81
who will bring his wife, his COW, pigs and chcket>
for men and women who will abide instead OF drift,
in and out.
and offers a thousand opportunities.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09
THEY TOOK A FALL

The total sbluwic production Of
the United States for 1915 amount.
Cd to s.ss3.sis.oo0. ~ AGAINST ~.
057 .ss5 900 shingles ~ 1912. Fig
ures for intermediate years arc mn.
available.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09

Berries are distinctly an Alaska
crop. They not only grow In pro
fusion. but flourish In great va
riety OF species. Currants. straw
berries. raspberries. blueherries.
huckieberries. cranberries and
salmon berries are To be raised In
such quantity as 10 suggest an
opening for fruit canneE;ss in the
Scrthland.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09
CUT YELLOW Pine

yellow pine was cut last year to
the amount of 100000, 1000 feet.
the largest years cut on record. and
S0o,ooo,o00 more than the previous
year
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09

a propeller driven by the air -
car Ia running has been invented
10 blow rain away from the wind
shield OF an automobile.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09
FISH OUTRANK
COLD PRODUCED
BY ALASKANS

Alaska, the treasureIsnd,
has given up $685.. 55o.ssi.
1.-THE year 1915 was for Alas.
IA its banner year" said J. L.
Mcpherson. secretary and
manager o. the Alaska bureau
Of the Chamber Of Commerce..
THE commerce totaled SIS.
573.322. or sii.ses.2i7 greater
than In 1914.
Great a. were the results
In 1915. the presen, year
promises even . greater show.
Ing"
Get this figure, SIC. 53s.0ot
That was Alaska's production
last year. and everything points 10
tho realization OF considerably
larger production for 1916.
Sixteen Million In Gold
Her great golden hills and the
sand OF her streams yielded last
year ,i6.09o.0oo In virgin yellow
metal.
Ask nearly Any one what il Alas.
ka'a greatest product. and the an
swer wiil be.
Gold"
Fish outrsns Gold
Yet there II greater the fish
that como from her waters.
Last year her fisheries output
was i27.ss7 400. mostly haiibut and
salmon.
Her copper mines yielded sii.-
loo. 900.
In other minerals she produced
1871 600.
Her furs wore worth ssse.ies
And various other products add'
ed s1io.432 10 the wealth OF the
world
Alaska . Gig Importer
AlaKkas imports for the year
amounted 10 ssa.7s3.6s7. her er.
ports s5i.sis.Ooi. making her total
commerce S75.2ii.T3i. and giving a
trade balance in her favor OF sg7.-
s3s.5E7.
These figures do not include for.
eign gold transnhIpped thru Alaska
from the Canadian Yukon.
And Alaska cost us. Is years ago.
200 .00o-a mere song
Alaska Expansion Aids Seattle
The wonderful development OF
Alaska means AN expansion Of bust.
ness for Seattle. tho magnitude of
which few can grasp" said Mana.
ger Mcpherson.
by making the Alaskan feel
that Seattle IL his home port. We
are not only assured OF his most
profitable business. but OF his co
operative help. which IL essential 10
the greater uphuildlnE and expan-
sion OF our admirably situated city
Seattle. the gateway"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-15
Canadian Liquor Men Ask
Time To Sell Out; Most
OF Dominion Now Is Dry

Winnipeg. Can. April IA movement IS
under way among liquor dealers in Manitoba
which voted out its saloons at an election
last month. 20 petition the government for
Two months Of grace in order to dispose Of
stock on hand. should the petition meet
with favor, the province will 60 dry until
We have been with you for two score
years. ana another go days will matter lit
tie is the plea or the liquor dealers.
ON the other hand. the prohibition lead
ers molly protest against any extension Of
time. They point to the fact that more
than three fourths Of Canadian territory al
ready has voted out saloons and confidently
predict that before the new year Quebec
alone among the provinces will retain the
liquor licensing system and that even here
licensing viii be restricted to Montreal.
Quebec and number Of large urban CEN
ters-
The possibility OF the Dominion govern
mont passing rigid prohibition measures has
made large liquor dealers in Quebec well
as IN other sections uneasy, 70 is said Sew
eral measures pertaining principally TO the
shipment or spirits from wet TO dry terri
tory now are before parliament
on September Is, Ontario. for years con-
sidered the stronghold Of the Canadian
latiOn. which will continue effective until
after the war.
Tho 500 licenses I'm Alberta province will
be cancelled July !.
Saskatchewan province now has one Of the
most stringent curtaiment laws, all liquor
traffic being controlled by the provincial
cept iu his own home.
Nova Scotia entered the prohibition ranks
March Is. 1916. In New Brunswick, nine ot
the "a counties are dry.
A local option law i'm Quebec, passed be
fore confederation and which now covers
about 900 parishes or approximately two
thirds OF the province, is in effect. Except
in large cities there are practically no
licensed bars.
Total prohibition has been adopted by
Newfoundland. the island colony. aboshing
sale. manufacture, importation and transport
tatinn Of Inunr.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-15
POTATO SUPPLY
IN GERMANY IS
RUNNING SHORT
People in Suburbs of Berlin
Unable to Obtain
Any, is Claim.
DENMARK SHIPS
FOOD TO ENGLAND

DERLIN. Germany. April 15.-Time
X and again the government has
- assured the German people that
the supply of potatoes on hand is more
than sufficient But the fact remains
that in practically all the suburbs Of
Berlin inhabited by the poorer part
of the population, almost none are to
be had for love and money.
Everyone agrees that the govern
ment officials. who are in charge OF
the distribution are doing their utmost
and that they are in no way to blame
for the local shortage. which they de-
clare is mainly due to the selfishness
Of the farmers, who are boarding hid
den supplies in the hope Of higher
prices
Landowners Blamed.
The indignation against the Junl1ers,
or wealthy land owners, is rapidly APP
preaching the danger point. 1t is sig
nificant that Herr Wermuth mayor
Of Berlin, has not hesitated to attack
violently Won Oldenburg and Jauuschal,
the great Prussian landowners, whose
intimate friendship with the kaiser
hitherto has saved him from criticism.
The food situation is growing worse
day by day, because the imports from
Holland have dwiudled to almost moth
ing. a fact which is openly attributed
to the submarine policy
Demands are heard with increasing
frequency that pressure be put on Den
mark. to induce that country to cease
sending dairy and farm produce to
England. and divert these exports to
Germany. where prices are very much
higher. than i'm the English market
Hitherto the Germans have not seized
a single cargo of food going from
Denmark TO England. presumably be
cause the Scandinavian countries are
Germany's only connection with the
outside civilized world and because
large quantities OF coffee and canned
supplies for the German armies have
been coming continually from thesS
countries, principally from Sweden.
Blockade Tightening.
Lately. however. since the tightening
Of the British blockade. German buy
ers and agents have been able to OBJ
tain very little i'm Scandinavia, and no
reason is seen why the German govern
meut under these circumstances should
allow Danish steamers filled with food
for England to pass through the Cat
tegat every day, when the Danish pro-
duce if sent here would materially
improve the food situation.
I'm government circles it lis said, how
ever that any attempt to influence
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-15
Lieutendnts Not
Officers Say the French

Berlin. Ger. April 1.-THE French mill
tary authorities still refuse TO treat captured
German acting neutcnants as officers. They
claim that the "Offiziers-S tellvertreter" as
they are called in the German army are
only uon-commissioned officers put temper
arliy in command Of a detachment or COM
pany Despite all protests made through
the American embassy i'm Paris. these Off
GERS are kept In the camps FOR private sol
oilers and they do not get the pay to which
the officers are entitled.
As an act Of reprisal the German army
administration now has decided TO treat the
French "sous-l ieutcnants." who are also talk
en- from the ranks OF the non-commissioned
OFFICERS, in the same manner All French
officers Of this rank I'm Germany have been
will be kept there until the French govern
ment comes TO the opinion that the Ger
man acting loutenants are really officers
and should be given the privileges due their
rank