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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
MAKES YOU SICK, UGH!
IT'S MERCURY AND SALNATES
Straiuhten Up! Don't Lose a Days Work! Clean Your Sluggish
Liver and Bowels With "Dodson' Liver Tone"

straighten you right up and make you
feel fine and vigorous by morning
want you to go back to the store and
get your money. podson's Liver Tone
is destroying the sale Of calomel be-
cause 1t is real liver medicine; entire
ly vegetable, therefore II cannot sali
vate or make you sick.
I guarantee that n spoonful OF
Dodson's Liver Tone will put your
sluggish liver to work and clean your
bowels OF that SOU bile and consti'
pated waste which il clogging your
system and making you feel miserable.
! guarantee that a bottle Of Dodson's
Liver Tone will keep your entire tam.
lily feeling fine for months. Give II to
your children. II is harmless; doesn't
gripe and they like its pleasant taste.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
Wasted

A private OF a regiment somewhere
in France quite fancied himself as \
French soldier. lie used the phrases
he had picked up on every possible
occasion.
One day he got confidential with a
chum who really knew something Of
the language. and asked:
II say. Bill, wot does this word
'vcwallah' tvoilab mean
oh, just behold, or there you
are. " was the reply.
"Crickey'" exclaimed the first Tom.
my. An, 'ere's me bin usin' the word
for weeks an weeks. thinkin' as =.
was swearin' In French"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
Proved.

"One.eyed" Winston was a negro
preacher In Virginia, and his ideas OF
theology and human nature were often
very original. 4 gentleman thus &C.
costcd the old preacher n Sunday:
Winston. | understand you believe
every woman has seven devils. Now,
how can you prove it,
well. sab, did you ebber read in de
Bible how de sebcn debbels were cast
outer Mary Magdalene?"
oh. yes. I've heard of that"
Did you ebber hear OF EN- being
cast outer any other woman. sah?'
no, | never did"
We'll. den. Dc udders still got EN-
yet.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
Versailles Custard.

Cook n cup of graduated sugar over
A hot fire until IL becomes caramel.
Turn quickly into your baking dish,
moving II so as to coat the sides and
bottom with the mixture. This must
be done quickly, as the caramel hard.
n rapidly. Make a custard as usual,
turn into your well.coated dish and
bake until firm in the center. Chill
thoroughly, To serve turn out on n
glass dish. The caramel gives n de.
licious flavor and makes a splendid
sauce.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
Fudue That Is Eudqc.

Two squares of chocolate. one and
one'half cupfuls OF sugar. one cupful
Of milk, melt these; a large piece OF
butter, one teaspoonful of vanilla
boil until II forms a ball in water;
after removing from the stove put n
scant tablespoonful OF cream In the
fudge and stir a few minutes. This
makes IL smooth and creamy. Just
before the fudge is done put in a
cupful of chopped walnuts or one.half
cupful of raisins. | sometimes pour
half the fudge on n buttered dish and
ovc that n layer of marshmallows.
then the rest OF the fudge.-Boston
Globe.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
Hash With Eaas.

This is delicious. One cupful OF
boiled ham, chopped fine, one cupful OF
potato, mashed or chopped. n cupful
CT cracker OIL bread crumbs; season
we'll, mix all together with water. put
in a deep plate, smooth IL over and
then make little dents In the top large
enough to hold an egg, Put II in the
oven and heat II through, then remove
and drop an egg in each of the places
and return 1t to the oven TIL the eggs
are cooked.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
ALWAYS LOOK YOUR BEST
As to Your Hair and Skin by usino
c%utieura. Trial Free.

Tho Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. These
fragrant, super.crcamy emollients pre-.
servo tho natural purity and beauty
OF the skin under conditions which. II
neglected, tend TO produce a state OF
irritation and Disagreement.
FREQ sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. l..
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
Surely Not the Old Crowd.

"Ah. my boy" said the millionaire,
II hear that you are going the pace
that kills"
"Pshaw. Don't believe everything
you hear. dad" answered the gilded
youth. i've been told that my esca.
padcs are nothing as compared to
yours when you were a young man"
"Ahem! That's absurd. Ter
Who have you been running with, any
howe"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
Veal Salad.

This is nice when you have finished
with a roast of veal; Cut up real In
dice, also bunch OF celery diced, place
on bed OF lettuce leaves, Pour over
dressing place a few olives; stuffed
ones with red peppers look attractive
and add a delicate flavor, too, by chop.
ping in a few with the salad.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
Not His Fault.

How long did you work IN your
last place."
Three months"
only three months! Then you
were no able to hold down your job?"
mo, sir"
81 thought as much
II was working In "A powder mill.
Several tons of powder exploded UNI
der my Job"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
MIllIna 70 Try.

Mrs. Peck-They'ye talked over g..
500 miles by wireless. | wonder 10
you could hear me that far away,
Henry?
Henry Peck (wistfully)-l wonder!
Judge.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03

Pain or dull ache in the back 10 often
evidence OF kidney trouble. II is Natures
timely warning to show you that the track
Of health 10 not clear.
Danger Signals.
II these danger signals are unheeded
more serious results may be expected
kidney trouble in its worst form may steal
upon you.
Thousands OF people have testified that
the mild and immediate effect Of Swamp.
Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder
remedy is soon re~alized-that it stands
the highest for its remarkable curative
effect in the most distressing cases. IL
you need q medicine, you should have the
best.
Lame Back.
Lame back is only one OF many symp'
toms OF kidney trouble. Other symp'
toms showing that you may need Swamp
Root are, being subject TO embarrassing
and frequent bladder troubles day and
SPECIAL RoTE-You may obtain, asa
Ten cents 60 DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamt
10 prove the remarkable merit OF this me
valuable information, containing many OF
from men and women who say they found
in kidney, liver and bladder troubles. n
we'll known that our readers are advised q
Hilmsr 4 Co.. Binghamton. N. Y. When
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
Citino an Execution,

Ilciny-But what is the use in argu.
ing the matter. One can't get more
out of a bottle than there Is Ia It..
Onlar-Oh, | don't know. | had a
bottle containing n quart OF liquor
once, and | got a big head and a $40
fine out OF II the next morning.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
How 10 Work II,

Bobbs-I wish ! could get my wife
10 come home, but she'll stick Till the
last dance Is over.
Dobbs-lll tell you how to do II.
Bobbs-How?
Dobbs-Just dance three times In
succession with the pretty girl in the
bright red dress, and she'll take you
home in a hurry.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
ObIec. Matrimony.

so you don't believe in advertising,
eh?" scornfully remarked the up.to-
date business man.
NO. ! don't" insisted his sad.eyed
neighbor. Il got my wife that way
Judge.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
IMITATION IS slNcEaesr FLArreey

but like counterfeit money the imita.
ton has not the worth OF the original.
Insist on La Creole" Hair Dressing
it's the original. Darkens your hair In
the natural way. but contains no dye.
Price 81. 00.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03

Il want my advertisement put next
to pure reading matter"
IAN right; well put II right next
to the most sensational murder ON
tho page"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03

A woman would have no use for
money except for the fact that II will
buy almost any old thing she sets her
heart on.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03

What would your mother say II she
saw you doing that. little hoy?'
"How's any man going TO tell In adj
vance what a woman's going to say?"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
Good Washlna Material.

Two potatoes grated in a basin OF
warm water give better results than
soap In washing delicate flannel or
woclen goods, ribbons, etc.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
Enfnrcement.

Peace on earth Is my motto"
It's a good motto. But good mot
are as hard TO enforce as good
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
Remember This. Fellows.

ono may forgive ~foolishness. but
II imposes. St. Louis Globe.Democrat
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03

A woman will Jump to a conclusion
almost as quickly as she will at a
mouse.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
Importnnt 20 "a
Dubious.

What's the picture mar doing now
MAJ"
Hush. child! He's going to put on
another slide OF the Panama canal"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03

a man never knows what n
thinks OF him-nor does she.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
Pure Fiction.

There is no romance left in this
prosaic age NO? Did you never
hear Simpkins tell how popular he IL
with the ladies'"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03

A love match generally lasts about
as long as Il fellow can hold II without
burning his fingers.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03

Red eros. Ball Blue. made IN America,
therefore the best, delights the housewife.
al good groccrs. Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
Indulgent mothers are those who
permit their children to annoy others.

Wash day il smile day II you use Red
Cross Ball Blue, American made, therefore
the best made. Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03

Every time some people bury the
Ratchet they dig up n hammer.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03

a small boy knows more about his
big sister in n minute than n young
man can find out during a years
courtship.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03

People who pay compliments neyer
wait for the bin collector &C. call
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03

One woman can be very fond Of an.
other-if they are a hundred milts
apart.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
The ouinine That Does Not Affect Head

Because ~ its tonic and laxative effect LANA
TIVE BROMO otlNlNE ~ better Than ordinary
auiuins aud can be taken by anyone, 7Sc.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
WNNUNNNNNUN
Detroit. h WheI

with female troubles that I could not do anything, and our doctor
said I would have to undergo an operation. / could hardly walk
without help SO when read about the Vegetable Compound and what
It had done for others 1 thought / would try it. l got a bottle OF
lydia K. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound and a package of lydia +.
Pinkhams Sanattve Wash and used them according to directions;
They helped me and today am able TO do all my work and lam we'll"
Mrs. Tuos DwYER, $50 Milwaukee Ave, East, Detroit, Mich.
Bellevue, Pal suffered more than tongue can tell with terrible
bearing down pains and inflammation. l tried several doctors. and
they all told me the same story that | never could get well without
an operation and l Just dreaded the thought Of that. l also tried a
good many other medicines that were recommended to me and none
of them helped me until o friend advised me to give lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound q trial. The first bottle helped, l kept
taking it and now l don't know what it is to be sick any more and
am picking UP in weight. am 20 years old and weigh l45 pounds.
It viii be the greatest pleasure, to me If l can have the 9ppor..
tunity to recommend it to any other suffering woman"-Miss IRENE
FRoELIouER,I 1923 Manhattan st, North Side, Bellevue, Pa.
II you would like special advice write TO Lydia. Z; Pinkham
Med. 90. (confdentiall Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened,
road and answered by o woman and held In strict confidence.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
DO YOU GET Up WITH 4 LAME BACK?
Have You Rheumatism, Kidney, Liver or
d Trouble

night. irritation. sediment. etc.
Lack Of control. smarting. uric acid.
dizziness, indigestion. sleeplesSness, nerv'
business. sometimes the heart acts badly.
rheumatism. b1oating. lack Of ambition.
may be loss Of hosh. sallow complexion.
~Prevalsnry Of Kidney Disease.
Most people do not realize the alarm.
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
Of kidney disease. While kidney dis
orders ore among the most common
diseases that prevail, they are sometimes
the last recognized by patients, tpho
very often content fhsmssipss uith doctor
ing the sgeets, tVhhs the o'iSind! disease
may constantly undermine the system.
Regular ffty.cent and one.dollar size
bottles at all drug stores.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp.Root, and
the address. Binghamton, n. Y. which
you will find ON every bottle.
nple size bottle Of swamp.Root by enclosing
IN, n. Y. This gives YOU the opportunity
They will also send you a book OF
the thousands Of grateful letters received
Swamp-Root 10 be just the remedy needed
Q value and success OF Swamp. Root are SO
send for q sample size bottle. Address DIT
be sure and mention this paper.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03
F0Dt0a D0id
Operations
These Three Women Tell How They
Escaped the Dreadful Ordeal of
Surgical Operations.

Hospitals are great and necessary institutions, but they
should be the last resort for women who suffer with ills
peculiar to their sex. Many letters on file in the Pinkham
Laboratory at Lynn, Mass, prove that 4 great number Of
women after they have been recommended to submit to an
operation have been made well by Lydia E.. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound. Here are three such letters. All
sick women should read them.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-02-03

Marinette, Wis.-"I went to the doctor and
trouble, and I hated to have 1t done as / had been
married only n short time. / would have terrible
pains and my hands and feet were cold all the
time. l took Lydia L. Pinkliam's. Vegetable Com
pound and was cured, and l feel better in every
way. I give you permission to publish my name
because l am so thankful that / feel well again.
Mrs. FRED BEnNKE, Marinette, Wis.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-13
MONEY TO LOAN AT LOW RATES

With optional payments. Complete
set of Abstract Books to all land n
Audubon County, kept up-to-date.
Insurance written. CHAS. BAGLEY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-13

Money to loan on list and End
mortgages at lowest rates. Abstracts
to all lands and lots I'm Audubon
County furnished promptly.
Arnold, Ross & Rasmussen
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-07
OFFICER MAKGs sTArrvtNr

$50 urthv. u,.un 500. tI.u T...Iu
n N#tur uV..nol-yr 300 rvlHrN foo I"'u.
W"n lhv 'hO"rn who WU. su.u,u |,|
Monday following 70 "hHI.. of uuna.u.
res. The office. mHd. suI.m'ut u.
..s slide uI in, rE" q. 'N. wH'u. TH.
L. L-.L-----
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-07
ReTAlL cLoTWr0s' WtfrINo

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statewide organization vHI NuH .I. u...
annual mrrting iu ukHhumu NI" NHr.n
ll-l'. making nrudIumf.l. " 'H. -Nr.
ku hufT
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-07

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-07
More Wallpapers Placed in the
Great March Sale

Ih, March Sar of NaU Paper - d.. ll'N o." u'
town IIomcouuor- real ,-tlf, mr. decorators ur.H0
r..t.. tenant. uud others Interested m .Urlus a"""'
mg have literally .yUrm,I foo M. II0h I.uu' lN'.
vork I'm addition ru the 'uIuo- N.r,'"fnr, announce"
the following uru 'ur- ready "Wednesday mnruln-
Bedroom Paper, AT jc the Koi-N .ur.Iu. IInr ,.
bedroom design. worth ~. uuJ lu. with HN,U borders
t1 match ar jc ,np D\ou, -..d without h'..r.N
Bathroom and Kitchen Dc,ign~-lm'H'Iuu tI. Of
Grt- BOO blue aud uu worth ~ u lr. in roll. rIr.I1. n
jc the roll BORDERS 90 match at Sc EuuI l\..o -u.d
without borders
\ Large Line oi Naru,h Gold D,s'Lu,-lr ONm-
ruou- pnrIor- and balls foo eu"d I,N 'u|oUn-- worth
I>. and .u. but -I,duI ut I? sc th. r"l
\inn and le inch nurdor- tu mattel. rr Sc and lr u,r
ward lNuur sold without hurI'r-|
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-07
Wide Flouncings for
Infants Dresses

u addition 90 the great ryul' lovoar section for
uIr uu 'nr Fourth Floor w, have material, tor max
.. .It ,umId.'. outfit This 0'uurug for n.
Stance. 0- .r m,ur- wilde and is sheer -oft flush
~,,.-. uum..us boo both ulfflpd aud -Hllolrd edges.
Dust No. inua tlr making mhy dr-~c- aud priced "N
...I,.r.lI. I.,, .,r ,uI, soc ward First Floor
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-07

Leisure Hour club Monday. the afternoon
being spent at finch Additional guests
we're Mines, Della George, D. T.. Bcyn-
olds. Leslie Thompson, aud Miss Layinl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-07

Mr loim u. Cole. state suprrintou-
dent of the National Biscuit company
returned Monday from New York city
whore he attended the annual business
meeting of the COMPANY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-05
OUT OF CAPITALS BOOK
The Brotherhood Strike Threat Was a
Leaf from the Primer of Force.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Why all the fuss because body OF
100 600 men, up TO now held by the throat by
grasping capitalists, have at last taken
leaf out Of the capitalists book and insisted
On their rights? Does the dear public, as
represented BY your editorial expressions
and the letters of some Of your readers, feel
that it is any the worse of by putting itself
p the hands of men like themselves, men
who are compelled to work with their hands,
than it would be if left in the hands of the
capitalist?
Why is it such a crime for our President
to decide in favor of the men who perform
the work instead of taking the side of the
man who pays for that labor? What chance
las labor unless organized?
have worked for a railroad at shovelling
coal, $50 month for a twelve hour day,
often thirteen and fourteen hours, with no
overtime, and every day in the month, in
Guiding Sundays, SIS OF which was taken out
every month for three meals day If
wanted day off must lose days pay. No
enc blamed the capitalist for that method
OF doing business. No, of course not. Only
an ignorant CLASS OF laDor was involved. AS
soon as this same class of labor got some
sense, however, it unionized, with the result
that the men have better pay and time off
For my part | am glad to see these fellows
get together and swamp the capitalist. Let
him know that they have some rights Why,
il has not been so long ago when this same
capitalist would not give the laboring man
chance TO vote No. he only tit TO do
the dirty work of the capitalist and to fight
for him in time of trouble. But the labor
ing man is learning fast and the present
strike, or threatened strike, shows that he is
capable of throwing a pretty big brick into
the machine if he is not treated fairly. In
my opinion Wilson is to be congratulated for
having the nerve to take the side of the
man who furnishes the labor, for a change.
JAMES G. BETHEL.
New York, Sept. 2, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-05
Justice Above Law.
New York, Sept. 2, 1916.
Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: We Americans have been preaching to
the nations Of the world that wars could and
should be prevented by means of courts Of
arbitration, and now our President and Con-
gress repudiate the principle of arbitration
in the dispute of the railroads and by hasty
legislation grant the imperative demands Of
the brotherhoods in order to avert the strike
Why this humliatng surrender?
Because the brotherhoods had presented
their ultimstum. They declared they would
strike if their terms had not been complied
with before September 4.
The President failed TO see that he could
avert the threatened calamity by rejecting
the ultmstum. True, law allowed organiza-
tons to strike, but the present case is differ
ent in this, that the strike of the 100000 men
would paralyze the moving powers of the
whole American social and industrial organ
ism. Legislators never meant to enact any
laws which would give such power to any
organization power to infict upon the ma
ton such incalculabe losses, uncomfortable in
convenenccs and farreachng disturbances.
The threatened strike would mean crimi-
nal abuse of a law. It would be only legal
OIL its surface, but profoundly illegitimatc
and unjustifable.
Such being the deeper facts, the President
should have answered the ultimatum of the
brotherhoods by declaration that the case
is one requiring careful investigation and
arbitration. He should, moreover, have
added: "You shall not strike The moment
you carry out your unjust threat your COM
mttee shall be put under arrest and brought
to justice as conspirators against the Ameri-
can people"
Justice is above law.
NJ. SIMBAD GABRIEL.
New York, Sept. 2, 1916.