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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
FRONTIER DAYS IN THE
WONDERFUL SOUTHWEST

"Those in the Limelight Thirty
Five Years Ago" is now a feature
of the Durango Herald, and that is
starting ten years after the settle
ment of the farther southwest began.
eight years after "Big Alex" Flem-
ming hit Chief Osopa of the Utes on
the head with 40-pound boulder,
when John Moss had knocked in the
head of a barrel of whiskey receiv-
ed by OK freight via Canon Largo
and the San Juan river at Parrot
City. Hook-handled tin cups were
hung about the chime and the cele-
bration was on. 1t was Al years ago
this summer when Prof Hayden and
staff were doing the first geological
field work in the La Plata mountains,
Ute Indians robbing and burning
their camps, and stealing their
stock. 1t was 3s years the SOth of
last December when the writer found
Tim Mcclure, deputy U. S. marshal
wearing his first pants on the Nc
Cluer ranch on the Florida. 1t was
the next day, with only pack horse
for company that the writer, travel
ing south, without trail, found five
big fat steers, still warm, that had
been shot down, presumably by the
utes. God knows. The animals bore
the Cox and Mcclure brands. Who
ever did the killing, saw the lone
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10

of the La Platas, where the La Pla-
tn formation is known to exist, should
develop many good milling proposi-
iions as well as high grade shippers,
It is surprising that so much Of this
ground is mdeyeloped.
There is much ground in this end
OF the district that has not been sur
face prospected and there are unlim-
tied opportunities for legitimate
mining, leasing and prospecting there.
Probably no other camp in the state
present more or better opportunities
for mining investments than the La
platas at the present time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10

Who would ever have thought that
Tom Taggart of Indiana could get
in to the United States senate? We'll,
it happened this way. Governor
Ralston wanted the place. He could
not very well appoint himself. He
appointed Taggart to fillout the un-
expired term, Taggart to make no eff
fort to succeed himself. Governor
Ralston expects to make the race.
Tom just wanted the title of Sena-
tor, you see. The death of Senator
Shivley offered the opportunity. Tag
CART would never dare to go before
the people of Indiana. Too many
Democrats know him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10

A few Republicans are inclined to
believe that if Roosevelt is nominated
by the Republicans and Progressives
at Chicago that he can carry Texas
and some OF the other southern states.
Not much chance for that to happen.
No chance for a good old southern
state to go Republican until those
states have forgotten all about the
Civil war; That will require per-
haps another generation or two.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10

The Democrats are certainly at sea
as to whom they should nominate TO,
governor. Some want Billy Adams
Of Alamosa. Others want Wheeler
of Grand Junction Still others are
demanding Attorney General Fred
Farrar. Beside these three men, many
counties have favorite sons they
would be willing to trot out for the
slaughter. The big Democratic boys
hesitate to tackle the job on this
presidential year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
Pilot Parties to Big Game.

Steve Elkins of Mancos, one of the
interesting figures of the southwest,
was on his way to Kalispell, Montana
this morning, with his pack of bear
hounds, where he will spend the sum-
mer months plotting eastern parties
to the haunts of the big game. His
fame as guide has penetrated to
the Atlantic coast and scores of par
ties from the "effete" are seeking
his services.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
On Oil Business.

j. C. Knapp of Augusta, Kansas,
l.. NJ. Ridlesberger, of Warren, Pa
and II. b. Gooch, OF Clarence, Okla
homa returned from the Pennington
section last night, where they jour
neyed the last of the week on Seven
Lakes and Meadow Oil company busi-
+. Maddox who discovered the oil in
L. Maddox who'd iscovered the oil in
the meadows. The men spent the day
in town comforting with others inter
ested in the development of the fields
Their visit may result in work being
accomplished this year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
Fine Collection of
Tungsten Specimens.

l. f. Levy is carrying collec-
ton Of specimens Of the black metal
that attests to the fact that Sill
verton is destined to be the great
est tungsten camp on earth. The
collection contains the different
kinds of tungsten ores thus far un-
covered in that section, and includes
specimens ranging from 20 to 60 per
cent pure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
Plans for a Busy
and Prosperous Year.

Mike Stick, one Of the owners Of
tae Ruby mine in the Silverton ,amp
returned from Alamosa last night
and departed for home this morning.
i he owners OF tie Ruby are preparing
to increase the force of worSmen.
The fine body of tungsten uncovered
last fall will be opened up and ship
ments made as soon as pack trains
can make the trip to the property.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
Home Seekers.

Attracted to this section by the ad-
vertising sent out by the d. & r. G,
and the Durango Exchange, party
arrived from Calhoun, KY, last night
to look over the San Juan basin and
il satisfied with conditions make it
their home. They will make Duran
go their headquarters while on their
land seeking expedition. The mem
bers of the party are Mr.. and Mrs.
j. 7. Robertson, Mr.. and Mrs. W. D,
Blescoe, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. r. Mosley,
and Frank and Clifton Bledscoe. Last
night they were guests at the Palace,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY

Tobe Apperson of Salt Creek was
among the out of town supply pur-
chasers at Otis-McGirr's today The
roads out in his section are still al
most impossible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
Horses for Breeding.

The Fort Lewis Agricultural school
is working to produce the type of
draft horses best adapted to this sec
tion. The school farm owns a full
blooded Percheron stallion. This
morning, Charles Muller, the farmer,
passed thru from Ignacio with a
team of mares which will be used for
breeding purposes. The magnifi-
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
CUT THIS OUT
1T is WORTH MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with SC and mail it to
Foley and Co., Chicago, H., writing
your name and address clearly. You
will receive in return a trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar
compound, for bronchial coughs, colds
and Group; Foley's Kidney Pills, for
lame back, weak kidneys, rheuma-
tism, bladder troubles and Foley
Cathartic tablets, wholesome and
thoroly cleansing cathartic, for con-
stipation, biliousness, headache and
sluggish bowels.-S. G. Wall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10

The Turks do not seem to make
much progress except where the Ger
mans have control of their armies or
Notifications. After all, the nations
must depend upon the intellect of thu
nation rather than upon physical corr
ditions. To be sure the highest eff
cheney of the soldier depends upon
the happy combination Of strong
mind and strong body.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10

The Democrats claim that Wilson
can carry Chicago and New York.
Even so, poor old Chicago and poor
old New York have had to take the
count more than once when the up
state or down-state returns were all
L.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10

Reports have it that the Russian
lost heavily in their last attack on
the German Notifications all along
the northern line of defense. The
Russians do not seem to be able to
be able to understand this new kind
of warfare as now practiced by Eng
land. France and Germany.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
TUNGSTEN FIELDS EXTENSIVE

Nearly every section of the San
Juan reports favorably on the mining
prospect. Our mountains contain
practically all the vorious valuable
ores. The success of the mining busi-
ness in this section does not depend
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10

cent animals are Percherons with just
strain of Belgian stock, and were
purchased from Peter Scott. The
horses are about four years old and
weigh 3,100 pounds.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
Suffers Injured Hand.

While chopping kndling wood yes
terday Lester Thompson of the Ok
ford section nearly severed his thumb
from his right hand. He hastened to
Durango last night and had the in
jury treated by DR.. Cooper. The
prospects are favorable for the thumb
to be saved.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
Former Durango Girl Weds.

News Of the marriage of Miss YER
tie Stultz and E. l.. Gredston has
been received here. The wedding oc-
CURED in Denver Tuesday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
Visiting Daughter.

w. n. Peterson, man prominent
in the Indian service, arrived from
Arizona a day or two ago, to visit
his daughter, Mrs. George Robertson
of the Florida mesa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
Bridal Couple.

Whitney Pittman and bride, nee
Miss Anna Whitaker, arrived from
Colorado Springs last night to make
their home in Durango. Mr.. Pittman
is the eldest son of P. w. Pittman
of the Pittman Motor car company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY
Home Corners.

Mrs. T. j. Mcclure, Jr., and laugh
ter are home from Denver, where
they spent the winter months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10

The Progressives in the various
states are busy selecting delegates
who will attend the Progressive ma
tional convention which meets the
same day in Chicago that the Re
publicans meet for the same purpose.
1t is generally believed that both
conventions will nominate the same
man, and of course, that virtually
means an election.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27

II is the actual result that speaks the
loudest and the record that is given
weekly by the press of the state pro-
claims more truly than the shout Of
the croaker, what has been and will
yet be done here.
The New Mexico press is not out
done by any in the whole United
States in its loyalty to the true inter
ests of our commonwealth.
There is no other state where is de-
tailed the growth of the splendid pro-
ducts and the amount Of shipments,
rs here, by the press.
The state owes u debt to the news
papers that II can never repay. They
have pointed the way to the south
west and painted the picture of our
growth and told the story of our pos
sibilities.
The only pity is that these papers
cannot be read by all who write or
tell Of New Mexico's and
opportunities. They are making the
state great.-New Mexico State Rec
ord.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27
KIRK

The health Of the community is
fairly good ut this time.
The widowed daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Kirk. with her children, came
in a few days ago from Lamar coun-
ty, Texas. She has bought an i'm
proved half section neal Melrose.
Mr.. Morgan and family, s~on-in-law
Of w. r. Bailey. came in Sunday from
Oklahoma. They expect to locate per-
manently.
Born, to A. W. Branson and wife,
on the 10th. n daughter. Mother and
child doing well.
Noah Hammer, who proved up on
his claim two years ago. has return
ed and is building n new residence,
and has bought IA team of mules. Won
der IL he is going to batch"
a. A. Carter has drilled n well on
his farm. and has "A pretty good flow
Of water.
A crowd of youngsters went on last
Monday night to charivari Mr.. Ed.
Terry and wife, nee Miss Ina Carter,
who were married last Friday.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27

allotment Of space devoted to educa-
tional and informative matter rclat-
ing to taxation and public finance and
administration. II promises to be u
publication of considerably more than
the interest which usually accompa-
MES a publication with n purpose. II
will not be issued forproft,w will ! be
free TO members of the association.
and to non-members will be sent at
the cost of minimum membership
dues in the association, or $3.50 a year
for persons whose taxes per annum
are 5000 or less.
The first number also will carry n
complete list of the members of the
association, and an outline Of the work
which has been done and which has
been mapped out to be done during
the coming year.
The Taxpayers Association will
make no subscription campaign for
the publication. II is designed main
~ for members. II may be obtained,
however, by addressing the organiza-
ton office, Box COL, albuquerque, or
by writing to director James at San
Ia Fee.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27
THE RURAL CREDIT BILL

Gratifying progress is being made
in congress on a rural credit bill
which embodics many of the provis-
ions of legislation desired by farmers
and others. The work Of the joint
committee now completed is before
the house. 1t is hoped that amend
ments will be offered 80 that persons
without land also may borrow from
the bank.
II We are ever to have rural credit
in America the Oregon boot must
be put on the banks Of this country.
Germany solved the problem with the
land schaft, way back in the time Of
Frederick the Great, by eliminating
the money changer-the lichen, the
three ball bank and the loan shark
by establishing its landschaft or far
mers bank, in the corner Of the farm
er's grainery.
II is not enough for the govern
ment to furnish the land but they
must also advance "A considerable lot o.
money for the improvement. the pur-
chase of live stock, seed grain, inn
pliments, etc.
The present system. subject only 70
individual borrowing, exact too high
an interest rate, hampers the settler
with short loans and leaves it pos
sible for the hundredth man TO get
a foothold on the land that has been
claimed.
Australia is l]oGning the farmer 50
situated, sufficient money 20 build him
"A home, establish himself and get in
his crop, giving him thirty years IN
which to pay and charging him only
Az per cent interest. The plan in
cludes a repayment Of the loan at =
rate of IL per cent "A year and by Sc
paying only 6 per cent a year against
the mere interest Of from 3 10 II pei
cent which the settler has 20 pay &c
the individual lenders in this country
Instead Of being worried by his short
mortgage falling due, his government
loan gives him thirty years Of secur
ity and peace Of mind.
The rural credit system is the besI
plan yet devised for popping tho
vacant lands Of the United States.
II is the humane, the logical, th'
proper way.
A Subscriber.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS

The following are a few New Years
resolutions that some Of the farmers
of our oig State could adopt with
profit;
That no small grain will be sown
during the year that has not been
treated for the prevention of smut.
The farmers of New Mexico are losing
hundreds of thousands of dollars an
nually by failing to attend to this
inexpensive detail. Carefully treat
the seeds of the small grains that you
SOW and thereby add not only to your
W prosperity, but to the wealth Of
the community and State.
That good seed will be used in all
cases, no matter what crop is planted.
That close attention will be given TO
the details of farming, and TO seeing
that the various farming operations
are performed as nearly as possible,
at just the proper time, and in the
proper manner. In order to have this
done TO the best advantage, it is gen.
orally necessary for the farmer to
stay with the farm rather closely. AS
a rule, the most efficient work done
on the place is that done by the
owner
That if there is no livestock on the
farm, efforts be made to introduce
a reasonable amount, so that a large
part Of the crops grown can be fed
thus not only increasing the returns
from the crops but maintaining the
fertility Of the soil.
That better attention will be given
70 the orchards Of the State. II past
experience indicates that il probably
viii not pay to give the whole orchard
the attention that is usually recon-
mended in the way Of pruning, spray
ing, ETC., in some cases it may be
better TO concentrate the efforts on
the best part. If il seems fairly
certain that any part of the orchard
has out.lreJ its usefulness or for any
reason will never be profitable again
do not hesitate to remove such por.
ton, rather than have it harbor in.
sect pests and diseases for years.
That the spirit Of cooperation viii
he fostered and encouraged.
That, since various officials are Il
be elected during 1916, civic dutie:
will no. be overlooked, but that ar
effort will be put forth to see tina
competent persons, who are sincerely
interested in the development anC
welfare OF the State are elected.
That oven more attention will b,
given TO seeing that the children OF
the farm are brought up in such
ann as 70 he Industrious, usefu
citizens.
That IL agricultural problems arts,
On which information or advice is de
sired, the matter will he taken ~
with the New Mexico College Of Agri
culture, State College, n. NJ. Valu
able advice can also often be secure,
from successful farmers in the com
munity.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27
FREE SEED

The following letter will explain i.
self and therefore we print it in full;
Washington, 12-7-15
Tucumcari News,
Gentlemen:
There has been allotted me for dis
tribution by the Department Of Agri-
culture, "A limited number Of packages
of forage crop" seeds, consisting of
The following:
One pound packages of Sudan grass
seed.
Five-pound packages of feterita
seed.
F~our-pound packages of dwarf milo
seed.
F%our-pound packages Of Peruvian
Alfalfa seed.
F%our-pound packages dwarf Hegari
seed.
Each of the aboyy packages contain
a sufficient quantity of seed for a sat
isfactory field test-about one acre.
The Department of Agriculture has
requested me where feasible to place
these seeds in the hands of farmers
who will be sufficiently interested to
give the crop careful attention, and
who will report in writing upon the
blanks furnished, to the Department
the results obtained by their tests.
Full instructions regarding the cul-
ture of the crop will accompany each
package. Owing to the limited supply
the Department deems it advisable
that no individual receive more than
one package of seed of any one va
riety.
The distribution of the seed will be
made in the spring, sufficiently early
for spring planting.
If you will kindly give publicity Ia
the above through the columns Of your
valued paper, in order that individ-
uals in your section desiring to re-
ceive any of the above mentioned
seed, on condition" as outlined by the
Department, may file their applica.
tons with me at an early date, | will
greatly appreciate your cooperation.
Requests for these seeds will be
filed with the Department in the or.
der in which received, and complied
with to the extent my allotment viii
permit. Sincerely,
ALBERT B. FALL,
Y. S. Senator from New Mexico
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27

The following letter will explain i.
self and therefore we print it in full;
Washington, 12-7-15
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27
LOYALTY OF STATE PRESS

Those who do not see the newspa-
pers of the state as they come each
week TO the editorial desk, little APP
~preciate the wonderful advance that
is being made in this new and young
state.
We hear that there are only certain
things that can be grown successfully
here and hal the conditions are pc
culiar and even that no one can come
to New Mexico who has not enough
to keep him for three or four years
before he al expect TO make his
way.
The record that is being made in
the state does not bear out the theory
The present production from the lands
here Is far ahead Of that made in the
early days by the pioneers of the mid
die west.
New Mexico In to-day the land of
opportunity. IL Is the true Homeland.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27
THE VOICE OF NOWI
II is the present, the today, the
NOW in which we are interested.
GknLnnnnnrn .uinnl. rnrrn.

II is the present, the today, the
NOW in which we are interested.
Shakespeare wisely says:
Tomorrow never yet
On any living mortal rose or set"
1t is the printed page which deals
most intimately and with the greatest
detail in the movements Of the pres
ent. 1t is THE VOICE OF NOW pro-
claiming TO the world the things that
are happening today. The Govern
ment of the United States is NOW
gravely concerned in certain aspects
Of the war in Europe and has had
thrust on it several serious interna-
tional problems which are NOW in
process Of solution. The American
farmer is NOW interested in this
titanic struggle, for his interests are
being affected by it today and will be
tomorrow, and he wants to keep in
close touch with IL NOW.
EVERYBODY is interested in the
cotton crop from the time Of its plant
ing to the days Of its harvesting and
marketing. They want to know "ths
NOW" In all that pertains TO the
great Southern staple; they want TO
know "tbe NOW" Of all other agri-
cultural markets, the latest In mod
err farming, the facts Of the ware
housing problem, and all else that
pertains to the progress Of the times
in every theater of life.
Tho tens Of thousands Of men and
women who know The Semi Weekly
Farm News knows IL Is "THE VOICE
OF Now" telling in direct and posi-
tive tones Of what is going on at
home and abroad.
NOW Ia the TIME
THE SEMI.WEEKLY
FARM NEWS
and
THE TUCUMCARI NEWS
Both One Year for SITS
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27
GARDEN +

| understand that in nearly every
postohice in New Mexico there are
many packages Of garden seeds un-
delivered. | would respectfully re-
quest you to put a short notice in
your valuable paper asking the post
master to distribute such packages to
any one to whom they would be Of
value, as of course there are persons
who have been missed on my list.
You might also add that any per-
son interested in such seeds might
call on their postmaster, and he will
he pleased to give them such as they
can use.
Thanking you for your courtesy in
the matter, am,
Yours very truly,
b. &. Hernandez,
Congressman from New Mexico
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27
GET EDUCATION AT ANY COST

President David r. Boyd Of the Uni
versity Of New Mexico, who was in
Washington on New Years Day at
tending the Pan-Amcrican Scientific
Congress, sent this message of greet
ing to the students which was read
at "A student assembly and is lust now
made public. II carries a message
that might we'll be memorized by
those of US who have passed college
days and are in the school of life. He
said:
Get all the education from the
life of each of the 3G6 days YOU pos
sibly AN. Strain every nerve, endure
all poverty, suffer even, il il be a con-
dition of securing the best possible
training for meeting the great prob
lens Of the coming years in which you
will be privileged to live. Take time,
work, w and spend your savings
in getting this schooling. Go on thru
college If you can, not for n special
calling but for any calling that I'M
~doubtcdly will he addressed to you.
Count no hour or year wasted that l..
spent in helping you TO get possession
Of yourself, and your faculties. Deeply
realize that what you will need to
win any kind cf success, in any kind
Of work, is "A trained mind-the ability
90 think quickly, steadily, accurately
and broadly. With all this your lire
will be inadequate and incomplete,
even disastrous, unless you with
alcrtness attend 10 the things of the
Spirit-grow in love OF truth, peace,
temperance, home, neighbour love
of your country and thus to the love
Of God"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27
NEW MEXICO TAX REVIEW

Santa Fe, n. M, Jan. 27.-omcers
of the Taxpayers Association Of New
Mexico announced today that the LIST
number Of the New Mexico Tax Re
view, the associations monthly mag
azine, or bulletin, will be issued and
distributed February 1st, right on the
time expected. The magazine, design
ed principally TO give a regular me-
dunn for informing members Of the
association Of the work being done by
It's officers, also will carry a regular