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The Springfield herald., 1916-12-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Publisher)
U s. Land Office Lamar, "olo.

5. LAND UfIlce LaTnaT' OTl-
Dec II. 1910
Notice is hereby given that Joseph f Parcher.
of Lnmport. Colo. who. on July Il 1915 made
Homestead entry No. 0lsOi7. Sec H. Twp.
81 south Range g w. 9Th Prin. Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make Final three year p oof
establish claim to the lanl above describ ID. be-
fore Silas p. Speckn ann. U S. Co missioner. t
Springfield. Colo. the 3lst day If Jan, 10 l.
Claimant names witnesses:
Willard Col ms. John Hollingsw rth. Abe Neode
mus and George Parcher. all of Lamport, Col .
A. l.. BEAVERS. Register
The Springfield herald., 1916-12-29
PublictiOn
Densrtment of the Interior.

u S. Land Office ut Lamar Colo Dec. 12. 1876
n tica is hsrcbg given that Elmer E. Moscrir
pringfeld. olo. who on May H.. 1911. made
Home-ead en- ~. No. OlO5OFi. for NV t
Sec IA and ne Of &c Is. T. 29S.. Range A W.
5n Pr,n Meridian mas fled notice of intention tC
make Final three year proof TO esablisb claim II
the lad above de crined. before Silas E. Speck.
mann. U. =. Comnissonar at >pringfeld Colo.
on the ist DAY If February. 49,
Cla mant uHm as witnesses.
Ham X N. Bender. James Ice. Johr
Phillips al Of Sprngfe Colo
AL. BEAVERS. Register.
The Springfield herald., 1916-12-29

Will and Frank Oakes were in
SaE field Tuesday on AND hrr
ness. .
* Commissioner Harrison
VS. over from his ranch on the
18th.
Chas, Wilson, senior and Jun.
ior, were in town the first of the
week.
DR.. Verify, coroner and health
officer, was in the county seat
Saturday.
Elk Com missioner NJ e A a m
was in town on business the first
OF the week.
Over thirty couples We're at
the dance at the Burton hall
Monday night.
Frank Streeter and Geo. Ram
sey of Lamport were in Spring
field over Friday.
f,a Stapleton passed through
town Tuesday on his way to La
mar after coal
Chas. Medley and the Hughes
Bros. were in town Tuesday on
land business.
F. P. Kline and wife and Con
ley and his wife of La Kemp,
Okla, were here Wednesday.
M. NJ. Akers and Steve Mitch
ell of the cutoff made proof
Tuesday, using H. C. Kinchnlor
as witness.
c. G. Patterson intends to put
up barn, partly for hi, own
teams aud partly for the accom-
mediation OF his own customers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rich of Richland
are regular weekly visitors to
Sprin..ield-are still delivering
cream to the Stroud Cash Store.
Miss Wanda McAdam, treas
urer elect, has been assisting in
tho treasurer's office for the pur-
e pose of becoming familiar with
the worK.
Miss Ruth Homsher and Carl
Homsher and family of Denver
are spending the holidays with
e their mother and family in
Springfield.
Ed Marcelius, brother-in-law
Of Chas. and Will Spurgeon,
.lr- nan on the Cimarron. died
suitenly the first of the week.
The relatives at Springfield at
tended the funeral.
c. G.. Patterson loaded eleven
W aons out from Lamar this
p week, and expects to have
tepms continually on the road
and pays forty cents per hun
dred for the hauling.
The entertainment at the
court house Saturday night by
the school children was gener
ally pronounced the best yet Civ
en-, for which great credit is due
Mrs. jackson for her untirinR
efforts in training the pupils for
she q casion.
l A. Humberd and wife of
Baker took in the examination
last week, and called on the Her
a'd. Mr.. Humberd is the dis
trict organizer of the farmers
loan associations, and will 20 any
rhere wanted to assist in organ
iz.ng such associations. All the
compensation he asks is that par
tus wanting him come and get
him and bring him back home
The following teachers took
the examination last week:
Mesdames Humberd, Jay.
Manire. Deduck.
Misses Dirskill, Edwards,
Trussell, Nelson, johnson, Scott,
Fisk, Burwell, Alexander,
Hvnes. Clayton.
Mesars. Nelson, Humberd, Bur
well, Jay, Poyner.
A family Of seven in destitute
: oircum stances and three of them
own WITH pneumonia came in
last Sunday from Las Animas
county The good people OF
Springfield nave been caring for
them.
The Springfield herald., 1916-12-29
Eeware OF Comments for
Catarrh That Contain Mercury

us mercury HiIl surely destroy the sense
Of smell ano completely derange tho
whole system when entering it through
'nc mucous Jurfices. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians, as the damage
thsF Will do IL ten fo,1 10 the good you
an possibly derive from them. Halls
gct1rrh Cure. manufactured by f. J.
Cheney &. Co. Toledo. o.. contains no
7lercrrv. and Is taken internally. acting
directs upon the blood and mucous sur
sar,5 tho system. In buying Halls
l-rr. Cure be sure you get the genu-
.".. l, taken iRternally and made in
Ohio, by F. ]. Cheney 6 Co. Tes-
lis free.
S7la t~ Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
-slir JEIs Fapaily Pills for consti patton.
The Springfield herald., 1916-12-29
~ office For Publication
tPublisher)
Department of the Interior


8. Land Office at Lamar Colo Dec l2 1916
Natc" is hereby given tn Il Leneutine Caden-
c. Springfield Colorado who. On Aug. 2s.
9l2' n 'de Hd- entry No Olls23 for lots l. T. 6. T..
10. u "a swi4nei4. Sec. 8 and lots & 3
of Section l6 Township 30 :. Range 46 W. 9Th
- h n filed motto. of intention to make Three
car Ptlof. to Establish claim 70 the land above
esrs had. before Silss L. Spec<mann. q. S. Com
Springfield Colo the 1st day % Feb. i9I7.
e sn-nt names as witnesses:
II. Sawyer,. D. e. Parker. Farr7 U. Mcmillan
G. Roy Rcbh. oil Of Springfield, Colo.
L. Boayer-, Rcri.tcr
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-12-22
30 what he ought to do.

DO what he ought to do.
Il : very easy for man sitting III a warm office
chair to tell farmer what he ought to do in con.
vcrsation, in editorial comment in a newspaper
or in public personal letter. Telling other
people how to run their business IS one Of the
easiest things for any of lis to do Bat to pat our
selves III their position. tackle, the problems they
have to tackle. work under the handicap, that
hamper them. and successfully do what we tell
them they should do. Is an entirely different sort
Of thing.
Everybody is agreed that the trouble with most
of our farms in this part of the state is that we
buy too many OF the neccssares for their opera
ton. that our farms in other words are not self
supporting. But how to make them produce the
feed and grain and other things we buy now and
should not. when the actual conditions seem to
prevent doing that very thing. is one Of the ques
tons that has not been solved yet in such way
that the solution can be generally applied though
there may be individual instances here and there
where it has been done. Until it is solved so that
every man can apply ii according to his needs.
severe handicap
Diversified farming is, of course, the answer
Some Of our farmers here and there are success
fully maturing field corn while still larger num-
Der are growing it for silage: not few farmers
in this section are producing almost enough wheat
on their farms for their use. Cited here are
Just two instances in which the answer to this gen
not sufficient to demonstrate that it can be done?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-12-22
sELF-sUPPORTING FARMERS.

poultryman buying feed at fifty or sixty
dollars ton is like man living on desert
island and hiring somebody to bring his meals
to him. If poultryman is going to be success
full he ought to raise his own feed. Buying
chicken feed at sixty dollars ton ought to
be confined to the city amateur who has a
coop in his back yard rooster with a fire.
alarm voice, small flock Of sad hens and an
output of two or three eggs day.
This is the concluding paragraph of an edito-
rial that appeared in the Seattle Post-Intelgencer
the other day with reference to farming and agri-
cultural conditions in Western Washington. 1t
hits at the crux Of the whole farming situation in
this section of the state but it stops short Of the
mark. Every farmer will agree with the state
nent that if poultryman is going to be sue
sessful he ought to raise his own feed; the
problem the farmer is up against is how he can
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-12-22
PEACE BE WITH HIM!

John Miller Murphy, remarkable pioneer. a
great editor, "A newspaper man of the highest
capabilities i'll the heyday Of the practice of his
profession "a man whom the editors and publish
ers and journalists of the entire Northwest We're
glad to honor and respect, has gone to his last
resting place, leaving as a memorial remark
able record of service, not alone in length of time
but principally IN steadfastness and Independence
of purpose, in witty epigram and stern comment
in sturdy allegiance to the ideals of broad vision
which make the real editor.
Ever constructive were his efforts in the fifty
two long years he conducted The Washington
Standard the paper he courageously founded as
a youth in those early days when the state we
now have was hardly more than forest wilder
ness and Olympia though it's chief trading point.
was little more than Struggling village. Always
he strove for the upbuilding of his territory and
his community; always he abored on the side
of progress; always he exerted his every effort in
behalf of Olympia, in personal way and in edi-
toria advocacy, during the trying episodes of its
history.
Through the stirring days Of the Civil War he
stood steadfast for the Union through all the
intervening years, until he laid down the edtO-
rial pen little more than four years ago, he was
always in the forefront of those working for the
greatest common good Sorrowfully and in this
hating way, The Washington Standard joins with
all Olympia and the Northwest in paying homage
to his memory and in extending the deepest SYM
patty to the members of the family in their be-
reavement.
Peace be with him!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-12-22
! WHAT OUR FATHERS READ ABOUT ]
! IN THIS PAPER FIFTY YEARS AGO ]

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From The Washington Standard for
December ~, 1896. Vol VII.
No. 2.
Several strong-minded women de-
sign to initiate the example of Mrs.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton in running
for congress. We hope they wal not
got into that body. 1t is too demon
allied already.
A Washington special says the
leading members of congress are in
favor of making an experiment to see
IT the postoffice department cannot
advantageously manage the tele-
graph. The proposition is to build
q line from Washington to New York
and declare it post route, put it
under the control of the postmaster
general and require each message to
bear q cent postage stamp for every
20 or 80 words. It is believed the
line would yield handsome revenue.
We are pelased to observe that Mr..
Robinson, Of Jefferson county, has in
troduced in the house a memorial
praying for semi-weekly mail SER
vice on Route No. 15,4O7, from this
place to Victoria.
From some unexplained cause, the
Portland mails do not reach here in
less than four days. All that is
known about the matter is simply
that the schedule time does not con-
meet at Monticello and consequently
the mails are delayed there almost as
long as should be required to per-
form the whole trip.
The highest tide knownsto the old
est Inhabitants occurred at this place
on Thursday last. The water rose
some six inches over the floor in Mr..
Bettman's store and did considerable
damage to sidewalks in the lower
part of town. Part of the floor in
Mr.. Lightner's store was likewise sub
merged. Large trunks of trees which
had remained for many years above
the reach of the tide were foated
away.
The first China mail steamer sails
from San Francisco on the 1st of
January. Two hundred persons had
engaged passage last Saturday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-12-22
THE POLICY THAT PAYS.

Some four years ago. during the 1913 legisla-
tive session, we had occasion to comment on
policy then enunciated by the man who had sur
prised all the politicians by being elected COVER
nor-Ernest Lster-a policy he again stated in
much the same connection the other day and has
OF course advocated and maintained during the
intervening period In the whirl and excitement
OF the rows Of that session he put forth the arg,-
ment that the state should make only those i'm
provements in it's institutions and spend it's money
cEly for those purposes for which the taxpayers
could afford to pay. In preparing the budget to
be submitted to the legislature that convenes here
next month, he made the same statement
In contrast to the helter-skelter, rampant and
cxtravagant expenditures for all sorts of things in
the previous years of the states history and by
our cities and counties and towns as we'll Listers
assertion of four years ago provoked radical
change Of policy, won the approval of the taxpay-
er generally and halted large share Of the "pork
tarrel 1t set the people of the state to thinking
nore clearly about the connection between high
taxes and the lavish expenditure of state city and
county funds and it made it more difficult for
those who sought 'pork' to get it.
Governor Lister said then and says today that
the state shouldenot spend it's money for things it
cannot afford, any more than should private
business or private home. If that policy can be
maintained it will be mighty good thing for
every taxpayer. If it had been followed in the
past twenty-five years as it should have been our
tax burden would not be anywhere near as great
as it is now.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-12-22

CENTRALIA, Dec. 22.-The land
owners of Fords ami Waunch's Prai-
rfes interested in the proposed irriga-
ton of the prairies by a ays'sm OF
bitches leading from the Skookum-
chuck river, have decided to have the
state engineer and experts from Pull
man come here to pass on the feasibil-
ity of the project and to check the en-
cheering that has been done on the
project to date, so that exact figures
as to the cost of the project may be
obtained. It has been discovered that
Coffee Creek, north of this city, can
be used as part of the main irriga-
ton ditch, eliminating the construc-
Iii n of about 1000 feet of ditch.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-12-22
POLITICS AND THE FARMERS MORTGAGE

The federal farm loan law enacted by Demo-
cratic congress last summer was favorite SUBJ
iect of hostile remark in the late campaign by
Mr.. Hughes and other Republican orators.
Like the federal reserve bank act, the idea was
good enough perhaps, but the form was somehow
very bad. 1t would not work. The farmers
themselves were indifferent. The hearings around
the country held by the farm loan board were de-
scribed as farcical. The farmers of the country,
who time out Of mind had been ground down by
extortionate rates of interest on their mortgage
loans would welcome really practical measure
Of relief such as the Republican party for years
had promised to enact and never did, but they
could have no use for such measure which the
Democrats actually had enacted.
1t appears, however, that the farmers are not
30 very Indifferent after ALL The new system will
not be fully organized much before next February,
but already $4,000 farmers have applied for mort
gage loans totalling $15OOOOOOO AS between the
old condition of paying eight per cent and up
ward on such loans and getting them on partial
payment plan at less than six per cent, there is
not much room for the play of partisan politics.
Through the federal reserve banking act the
American farmer for the first time can borrow on
short maturities as advantageously as the mer-
chant or manufacturer. Through the farm loan
act for the first time he can borrow on mortgage
loan about as favorably as can railroad These
are fundamental measures in removing the handi-
cap on American agriculture in relation to other
industry. Their benefcent effects certainly will
be great
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-12-22
WORKING THE LEGISLATURE.

All of the foregoing, incidentally, is mighty
good prelude to discussion of point that the
State Capitol Record is raising vigorously these
days-that the taxpayers should pay greater at
tention to "where the money goes The Record
raises the point that while those who want an ap-
preparation for specific purpose are banded
together and exert the influence of an organiza-
ton upon the legislature, the taxpayers them
selves-the people who have to ''pay the piper
are not organized to combat the organized effort
in favor of the expenditure.
Under our theory of government the Record. of
course, has slightly twisted notion of the state of
things, in that our legislators are presumed to
egisate in the interests Of the taxpayers and that
consequently it should not be necessary for the
taxpayers to lobby against particular appropra-
lions. AS the situation actually u.s. however, the
Record is right-the legislators now generally
hear only the one side of the story the side that
wants the money, and for that reason are ant to
be convinced that the appropriation is generally
desired and advisable and that the people will
gladly pay it.
The Record proposes in effect, that the tax
payers of the state who are interested in keeping
taxes down should make an organized effort to
prevent all special raids on the city county and
state treasures and to it that appropriations
are made only for the necessities of government
And considering all the phases of the situation the
suggestion is mighty good one
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-12-22
''If Bettman is on the label you re safe. :"

When frosty mornings and cold nights make your
blood Jingle. it good to be outdoors That's
when Bettman's clothes add to your pleasure by
mdklng your comfortable.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-12-22

And here's to you ala Merry. Merry Christ
mas!
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-11-03
Mrs. Olive Van Buskirk entertained

Mrs. Olive Van Buskirk entertained
the Whist club yesterday afternoon.
The b. Y. p. U. held most enjoy
able masked Halloween party at the
home of Mrs. l. ID. Hale on Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. Haun had as dinner guests last
Sunday, Mrs. Bertolette, Misses Holmes
and Reckmeyer and Walter kreybill
and F. l.. Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. c. Frantz celebrated
Halloween by inviting their friends to
vicente roast on Tuesday evening.
The evening was one of enjoyment for
the guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Rodeck were over
from Ordway on Sunday, and were the
guests of l. l.. Rodeck, the occasion
being joint celebration of both Twins
and his sister, Leone's birthday. This
was Just one of these happy family re-
unions which are so enjoyable.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-11-03
Big Fire Sale

OF the entire Bonita Mercantile Co. dry
goods stock will begin soon. Thousands
of dollars worth Of this stock in boxes,
drawers and ca binets is fresh and clean
not damaged. but it will be sold at the
big Fire Sale at about one-half regular
price. Hundreds OF dollars worth of
damaged goods will be sold at 10 cents
to 25 cents on the dollar. The entire
stock will be closed out at the old Bonita
locaton-Odd Fellows building. 200 S.
Main street. WATCH AND WAIT FOR
THE SALE BILLS ANNOUNCING
THE OPENING DATE OF THE BIG
SALE.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-11-03
MOTTO sIc

In a local newspaper this week ap-
peared an article in which it was stated
that the Medical Bill to be voted on at
this election would affect one branch of
the Chiropractors. This is an error for If
carried the only ones to be affected by
the passing OF this bill are the short term
'quack" chiroprsetors ard others. who
have not spent the required time in study
and it is these people who were lnstru-
mental in having this bill referred. FOR
the benefit of themselves and the public
the graduate ChIropraotors are anxious
this bill should pass and would appreciate
your support.
Vote "Yes" on the first Amendment.
Drs. H. S. and Elizabeth VanAntwerp.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-11-03
M. E. BASHOR
Republican Nominee for
IL EPRES = ENTATINE

Has lived in Colorado 81 years and in
Crowley and Otero counties 10 years
Has been superintendent of Agricultural
Experiment Station several years.
Seven years agricultural superintendent of
National and Great Western Sugar Co.'S
am opposed to the Beer Amendment;
believe in the present prohibition law,
with such changes and amendments as
will lead ultimately to national prohibition
| have grown up with the irrigation
system of Colorado aud am qualifiaa to
represent the agricultural interests of my
district.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-11-03
Political

Several weeks ago all state candidate
received letters from on organization in
Denver known as the Night Riders. de-
mandlng that they declare their Intentions
concerning a number OF bills.
would not promise to support bills |
knew nothing about or how the people OF
my District stood. out ignored the letter
and did not answer in the affirmative or
negative and for this reason | am adyer-
tised by them as unsatisfactory.
REUBEN &. lNGE,
Candidate for State Senator.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-11-03
OBITUARY
LAURA E. UNDERwoo

LAURA E. UNDERWOOD
Age so years, wife of M. H. Under
wood died early Monday morning OF
pneumonia at the family home On North
Seventh Street. The deceased had lived
here but two months having moved from
their claim over the Divide. Besides a
sorrowing husband she leaves to mourn
her loss, son ten years of age and
baby one month old. Services were held
from Usticks Funeral home on Wednesday
afternoon Rev G. H. Stuntz Of the M. E.
church officiating.
Will paw cash rent for SO to 200 acres
of good land Inquire of Rocky Ford
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-11-03
Fire Sale

Wait for the big fire sale. See bills out
soon announcing date of opening. Entire
stock of Bonita Mercantile Co. will be
closed out in the Bonita location. 200 ,.
Main street.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-11-03
G.. e. Buchanan
Democratic Candidate for
COUNTY ASSESSOR

Solicits your influence and vote for
his reelection based upon his two
years record.
If retained by the verdi-t OF the
voters, his appreciation will be man.
ifested by continuance of dilligent
efforts at all time, striving for
equity and justice to all.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-11-03

CHESTER Johnson
Republican Candidate
for assessor
have been a taxpayer of the
County ever since | have lived
here.
My opponent is not a taxpayer
| believe in ECONOMY and
JUSTICE to all.
Who is entitled to your support?
| leave the decision with you.
Evening star., 1916-11-12
Miss OIL in Orchid Voile.

Many lovely clothes were also in evil
dence at the Holcomb-Clover wedding
yesterday. when Miss Joan Ohl wore a
charming model of orchid vole fashioned
over a foundation of taffeta of the
same shade. The plated skirt was
braided in the same shade in a design
above the hem. From the shoulders
reaching to the knees was a loosely
belted smock effect. SO much in vogue
at present The large pockets were
braided and embroidered in beads OF
the same tone. beading also trimming
the narrow belt The neck was finished
Evening star., 1916-11-12

military attache to the United States
embassy at Argentina, was honored on
the recent occasion of his fortieth an
niversary of joining the United States
Army as private in Troop l. of the I'd
Cavalry by a dinner at the Plaza Ho-
tel. at Buenos Aires, where Consul Cen
eral H. w. Robertson was among the
distinguished guests. Col. Brainard
will perhaps always be best remember
ed for his coura geous rescue of Gen
Greedy in the Arctic regions. During
the 70s Col. Brainard distinguished
himself as an intrepid Indian fighter,
Evening star., 1916-11-12
Miss Nash in Coral Faille.

On the same evening Miss Nash wore
another becoming costume at the
Chevy Chase Club. when she enter
tanned at dinner in compliment to Miss
Beatrice Glover. whose marriage to
Maj. Thomas Holcomb, jr., took place
yesterday. This gown was Of coral
pink faille embroidered in silver and
iridescent beads The skirt was gath
cred to full yoke cut in points reach
ing half way to the knees. and the
bodice was of self-toned net with an
gel pointed sleeves The girdle. which
was quite narrow, was of cloth Of sill
yer fastened at the side of the front
with a nosegay Of pink roses with me-
talltc leaves.