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The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
THE NATION is SHOCKING
" UNPREPAREO.

1t Is apparent that we are
shockingly unprepared. There
is no room for controversy on
this point since the object les
son on the Mexican border. All
our available regular troops
Qess. believe. than 100000 are
tnere or in Mexico. and as these
have been deemed insufficient
the entire National Guard has
been ordered out; that is, We
are summoning practically all
our movable military forces in
order to prevent bandit incur
sions. In view OF the warnings
OF the past three years. It is
inexcusable that we should find
ourselves in this plight. For
our faithful g.ardsmen. who
with a fine patriotism responded
TO this call and are bearing this
burden. have othing but
prai-e. But think 1t little
short of absurd that we should
be compelled to call men from
their shops. thei. factories. their
offices and their professions for
such a purpose. This. however.
is not all. The units of the Ma.
tioaal Guard were at peace
strength. which was only about
one-half the required strength.
1t was necessary to bring In
recruits. for the most part raw
and unframed. Only a small
percentage OF the regiments re-
cruited up to war strength will
have had even years training
in the National Guard. which at
the maximum means one hun.
dred hours of military drill. and.
on the average. means much
less. Men fresh from their
peaceful employments and ply
sically unprepared have been
hurried to the border for actual
service. They were without
proper equipment; without
necessary supplies: suitable
conditions OF transportation
were not provided. Men with
dependent families were sent:
and conditions which should
have been well known were dis
covered after the event. And
yet the exigency. comparatively
speaking. was not a very grave
one, II involved nothing that
could not readily have been FORE
seen during the past three years
Of disturbance. and required
only a modest talent for organ.
ization. That this Administra-
ton while pursuing It's course
In Mexico should have permitted
such conditions to exist Is al
most tible.-From Mr.
Hughes speech of a"ceN'anrn
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
FORDER NEWS

Forder-Mrs. Gilbert Kravig died
suddenly Wednesday morning from
an acute attack OF indigestion. After
a night of restful sleep Mrs. Kravig
arose and was preparing the morning
meal, when the attack seized her.
Before medical attendance arrived
Mrs. Kravig died. The deceased was
well and favorably known in the COM
munity northeast of the Forder post
Office and her sudden taking is deeply
mourned by large circle Of relatives
and friends.
George Schneider was taken to Ord
way Monday for medical care. He
has been in failing health for some
time. He was accompanied by his
wife, Mrs. Elsie Schreiber, and Mr..
and Mrs. ]. E. Hill parents of Mrs.
Schneider.
At meeting Saturday the site for
the new Valley school house was
chosen. The building is to be located
on the northwest corner OF the Glib
son place. The size of the building
and Its character is left to build
ing committee.
Kay Dalgarn returned Monday
from Burlington where he had been
in attendance at the teachers insti-
tute.
Harry Swope while endeavoring to
catch horse in the pasture Monday
evening received severe kick from
the animal, the horses foot striking
just above the heart. While quite
painful yet Mr.. Swope is attending to
his accustomed duties.
W. H. Reed made final proof or
his homestead Monday before Harry
Arnold, clerk Of the district court
John Forrest and John Quick were
witnesses for Mr.. Reed. On Wednes
day Harold Butler appeared before
same clerk and made his final proof
His witnesses were John Forrest and
Stewart Berg.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
The Crowley
County air

our county lady riders a ch..
show their equestrian skin
There is to be Crow,ev a.
derby and n Crowley County ~.
all harness race, open to ,o.,s. !
OF the county only.
The fair directorate has :.
expense, secured a number Of ~. ~
fractions to amuse the crowd. T,
tween races and track event.
teams Of comedy acrobats. a t... y. '.
old time clowns and the cb,r.,
steer bull dogger of the west !. I
the amusement program.
For the lovers Of speed fss. =.
ness horses (trottcrs and ,.,
will compete for large purses. NJ.
horses are the fastest in tho ue.. I,
come from California, Texa, !.
zona and New Bexico.
And q band-The equal n, -.
band which will play nt the fsi, h.
never been assembled in sou,h,.
Colorado.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
NuMA NEWS

i Miss MAZDA Dyer is visiting reia'
tives In Fowler this week.
Il Evert Beard and Leland Mccoy
made trip to Pueblo Monday re-
turning Tuesday evening.
]. T. Mundell had the misfortune
to lose one of his fine holstein cows
Tuesday.
Miss Mabel Schroeder returned
home from Pueblo Friday much rest
ed after three weeks vacation.
Peter Mumm and wife and son.
Jerry. returned from their maintain
trip Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvan Baker and
baby and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Baker
of Keysor autoed down Tuesday for
few days visit with relatives and
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Williams and family
moved back to their claim near kar-
val Tuesday. They were accompanied
by Mrs. Williams parents and broth
ers from Quinter, Kans. who are
visiting them.
Mrs. Joseph Mathes of Smith Cen
ter. kans. arrived Thursday of last
week for a weeks visit with the w. Il.
Strever family. They were old ac-
and have not seen each
other for twenty years. Mrs. Mathes
and husband have been spending the
summer in Colorado Springs to avoid
the unusual heat in Kansas.
Henry Baker has new 7-passenger |
Studebaker.
Miss Vada Mundell returned from |
Park Sunday where she |
mas been spending the summer vaca-
ion. She went to Karval Wednesday |
70 visit few days with her brother |
Roy and family. then will spend /
couple of weeks with her parents
lere and sister at Fowler before re-
urning to the university at Boulder.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
Announcement.


II nominated and elected to the of
fee of county judge of Crowley coun-
ty l pledge myself:
First-To strict economy in con-
Quoting the business of the office.
will not appoint I probation officer or
any other unnecessary officia. or at
tache.
Second have no friends who
would exact or expect any favoritism
from me; nor have I any enemies
wish to punish; hence l shall be free
to decide all questions or litigation
coming before me, impartially and
conscientiously. and SO conduct the
proceedings of the court that the dig
nifty and honor of the court shall be
above question or reproach.
Third--Many litigants. both plain
tiffs and defendants, are lily advised
by certain class of attorneys, and in
such instances a word or suggestion
from the court would not only save
time and money for the litigants, but
would also save the county great ex-
pense from the unnecessary service
of writs and processes, as well as the
expense of jurors and witnesses.
FOURTH am unalterably in favor
OF statewide prohibition and believe
it to be the grandest and most benef.
cent law enacted since Colorado is q
state. w. S. BRENNEMAN.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
Older BUT STRONGER

To be healthy at seventy. prepare at
forty, Is sound advice, because In the
strength of middle life we too often forget
that neglected colds, or careless treat
ment Of slight aches and pains, simply
undermine strength and bring chronic
weakness for later years.
To be stronger when older, keep your
blood pure and rich and active with the
strength building and blood-nourishing
properties of Scott's Emulsion which is a
food. a tonic and medicine TO keep your
blood rich, alleviate rheumatism and
avoid sickness. No alcohol In Scott's.
scott h Bovine bloomfield. NJ.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25

fitting our company left for Eagle
Pass where we arrived after three
days on the train. We pitched camp
on top hill where the water drains
every direction, one of the best loca-
tions on the border. At o'clock
that same evening we were caught
In sand storm, which we learned
afterwards was daily occurrance.
and usually at the same time OF the
evening. The weather is very healthy
here even tho hot toward the noon
hour or middle of the day. The Kan
sas regiment which l am with are all
in good health and fine spirits. We
think We will have some active SER
vice as six of our men have already
been found in the river. There are
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25

10000 Mexican soldiers across h.
border. 1t seems strange to be p.
trolling this side OF the border and
Mexicans doing the same thing aaoa
the river. We are not allowed b
cross over but the Mexicans can come
over any time after being carefully
examined and searched.
Hoping I may be OF some use 70
my country and make my home pse
pie feel proud of me, remain
One of the boys from Ordway,
Chester F. Russell
Chester Russell is the son Of Nm
Jennie Vance of this city and M
been In service since the call was fH
made several weeks ago.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
Notice of Meeting of County Board
of Equalization

VI
Notice is hereby given that the
Board of County Commissioners of
Crowley county, constituting the
Board of Equalization thereof, will
meet at their office in the County
Court House of said county on the
first Tuesday in September, next. the
same being the 5th day of September
1916 at the hour of ten O'Clock a. m.
for the adjustment and equalization
of the assessments among the several
taxpayers of Crowley county. and
will continue in session as such Board
of Equalization. commencing on said
date not less than three days.
Ira B. Coy. County Clerk.
County of Crowley and State of
Colorado.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25

To the Republican voters of the
Twenty-third Senatorial district;
hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for nomination as state senator
at the primary election on Sept. q.
Should l secure this nomination and
subsequent election l pledge myself
to use my best efforts to secure such
remedial legislation as the people of
Crowley and Otero counties may de-
sire. C. S. CULP.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

To the Democratic voters of Crow
ley county: hereby announce my
self as candidate for reelection for
Justice of the peace Of the End Jus
tice precinct of Crowley county, sub
ject to the actions Of the Democratic
party in accordance with the rules
,eof and the election laws.
F. K. FIELD.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25

Recognizing that there are many
Democratic readers of the New Era
Mr. Stanley wants them to know that
he is a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for county Judge Also
he thinks it but fair that the Repub-
lican readers of that paper have no.
tice in advance as to who may be The
man their nominee will have to con-
tend against in the general election
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
SOUTH COWANS

Ivy Campbell is taking the eighth
grade examination.
James Bates and Adam Kochler
went to Ordway Sunday in search Of
work
NJ. l.. Hay is putting up large
barn which he bought from Rev. Pitt
man near Cookie Bur Springs.
Perry Vigley has completed one of
the finest adobe houses in this vicin-
ity.
Guy Patrick is working up a rural
mail route northeast of Cowans. This
will be the first route out OF Cowans'
postoffice.
On his fourteenth Sherm Faulds
found plenty of good water at at
fifty-two feet.
Mrs. Alexander Seely has been
very sick but is much improved and
expects to be up soon.
H. B. Campbell who has been very
sick is little better this week
James Ferrel. uncle of Mrs.
Schrock, and Mrs. Wilcox left last
week for an extended visit in Kansas
and Iowa.
We are having plenty of good rain
now and crops are growing wonder
fully. Those who got their crops in
early and tended them properly will
have almost as good crop as last
year.
There is some talk of building a
new school house on the northwest
corner of S. A. Epperson's place this
fall. A teacher has been hired and
all the people need is a house to get
the six mouths term of school.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25

l am a candidate for the nomina-
tion to the Office of county superinten-
dent on the Republican ticket subject
to the action of the county assembly.
Most of my life's work having been
along educational lines feel qualified
to serve the county in that position If
nominated and elected.
Mrs. Thornton H. Thomas
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
OFFICE OF COUNTY JUDGE.

To the Democratic voters of Crow
ley county: l hereby announce my
self as candidate for reelection for
county judge. subject to the actions
of the Democratic party in accord
ance with the rules thereof and the
election laws. G. F. PATRICK.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
Frank Peterson, Rep. srd Dist.

Frank Peterson, Rep. Bird Dist.
Having received two-thirds of the
entire vote of the Republican assemb-
ly of this county, I take this means
to advise the primary voters that
will be before them at the primary
election, September 12, for the nomi-
nation to the Office of commissioner
from the Third district.
Frank F. Peterson.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25

To the Democratic Voters of Crow
ley county: l hereby announce my
self as a candidate for reelection for
sheriff OF Crowley county, Colo, sub
iect 10 the actions of the Democratic
party in accordance with the rules
thereof and the election laws.
HENRY HU MISSION.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25

hereby announce myself q candi-
date as Justice Of the peace, precinct
No. 2, on the Republican ticket.
And while under the primary law
port Of III voters, - our courf1
SHOULD ~ conaldefe above pafkSS66
|pcIfttcs III III 1ss 81
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination to the Office of
clerk and recorder, subject to the ac-
tions of the Democratic electors in
accordance with the rules of the
party and the election laws.
c. w. KELLY.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
OFFICE OF SURVEYOR.

l hereby announce myself as a can
tidate for county surveyor on the
Republican ticket, subject to the
party's primary election.
L. w. WALTER.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25

To the voters OF Crowley county:
l am candidate for the nomination
to the office of county clerk and re-
corder. subject to the action of the
Democratic county assembly and gov
erned by the primary election laws.
C. n. M'NULTY.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER.

l hereby announce myself as
candidate for the nomination to the
Office of county commissioner for
commissioner in district No. 2. sub
ject to the will of the Republican
county assembly and primary cleo
ton thereafter.
WILLIAM BROADBENT.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
OFFICE OF CLERK & RECORDER.

The New Era is authorized to an
nounce my candidacy for the nomi-
nation to the office of county clerk
and recorder subject to the decision
of the Republican county assembly.
IRA =. COY.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
Political Notices
STATE SENATOR.

Reuben c. Inge OF La Junta auth
orizes the New Era to announce his
candidacy for the nomination to the
office of state senator on the Repub-
lican ticket for the Crowley-Otero
senatorial district.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
OFFICE OF ASSESSOR.

am a candidate for the nomina-
ton to the office of county assessor.
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic county assembly and the pri-
mary election.
]. NJ. (JIM) SMITH.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDEN

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of county
superintendent of schools, subject to
the rules of the Democratic party
and the election laws.
WALTER E. DALBY.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25

To the voters of Crowley county:
l hereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination to the once of county
commissioner at the primary election
subject to the action of the Repub-
lican county assembly.
CHARLES SCHROEDER.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
Soldier Boy writes

Eagle Pass, Tex, Aug. 16.
Editor New Era: / am sending
you an account Of our trip and few
of the experiences which / think
might interest y0ur readers.
W. 1eft RaloA, Kauss Time 81, for
1'oef lfIeJy or x16S1iito ot16h pcinf.
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OFFICE OF SHERIFF..

Lewis Worker has authorized the
New Era TO announce his candidacy
for the nomination to the Office OF
sheriff. subject TO the will OF the Re
publican voters of Crowley county.
al their primary election.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25

We are authorized to announce
Charles c. Woodbridge Republican
candidate for county judge, subject
to the county assembly and the cleo
tion laws.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
OFFICE OF TREASURER.

To the Republican voters of Crow
ley county: l hereby announce my
self as a candidate for the nomina-
tion to the office of county treasurer,
subject to the action of the Repub-
lican county assembly and primary
election. o. S. MITCHELL.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25

I hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination to the office Of
county commissioner for the Third
commissioner district, subject to the
will of the Republican county as
sembly and primary election.
JOE WALLACE.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25
"woRps. Or pEEpsa"

"If anything in this campaign
10 real It 10 that we are now
facing the question whether we
want words or whether we want
deeds; whether we want that
which 10 written and spoken, or
whether we want American ac-
tion In the interests Of the Amer
lean people, worthy Of the Amer
lean name, maintaining the
American honor, md buttrsssing
tlse prosperity u ne unitsd
ot&tss* From Nj. HuehsS
sgleseh e chleass. II
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For clerk and recorder of Crowley
county, subject to the actions and
regulations of the Republican party.
and in accordance with the primary
election laws. ]. E. DOWNEY.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25

We are authorized 10 announce W.
r. Ferguson as candidate for coun-
~ treasurer. subject to the action of
the Democratic county assembly and
the primary election.
The Ordway new era., 1916-08-25

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Read the want ads. They contain
news as well as something you may
want.
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1t will you, too.
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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-05-16
WHAT PROHIBITION HAS
DONE FOR ARIZONA

1t has placed three million dol
lars in the banks of the state that
was not there one year ago.
II has increased legitimate bust
ness by % per cent.
II has rendered collections better
by 81 per cent, and reduced the
number of bad accounts to the
minimum.
II has reduced the cost of feed
ing and caring for criminals in the
jails by more than rs per cent.
It has reduced the number of
penitentiary prisoners, according to
Warden Simms, by $50.
IL has reduced the number of
boys in the state reform school by
so per cent.
1t has driven from the state a
very large number of the criminal
and deadhead class and has at
tracted many new citizens Of the
highest grade.
It has increased school atten-
dance, advanced religious and phil
anthropical enterprises, reduced the
problem of irregular employment,
reduced the number of industrial
accidents IA per cent, and has been
the direct cause Of splendid and
growing prosperity.-Rev. Edward
d. Raley, General Secretary of the
Arizona Sunday School Associa
ton.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-05-16
INDEPENDENCE AND CREDIT

The question of granting indie
pendence to the Philippine Islands
is commanding serious attention
upon the part Of Congress, and
while there are those who are push
ing for action, yet the probabilities
are that some more resolutions in
national political platforms will be
required before any definite action
is taken by Congress.
Rural credit is also up for con
sideration, but it appears that
the big insurance companies, the
trust companies and other money
lenders, are on the job; and they
believe the present high rates of
interest should not be meddled
with. Therefore they are fighting
all forms of rural credits, which
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farmers at four or five per cent.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-05-16

the Department of Commerce reach
ed the same conclusions. a ma
jority of the Members of Congress
have committed themselves in fa-
vor of this legislation. However
there is always "too much politics
in Washington during a presiden-
tial campaign year. Particularly
for this reason the letters pouring
in ON the Congressman, demanding
legislation, are having their stimu-
lating effect-hnd there ought tc
be more such letters.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-05-16
SWAT THE FLY

am more dangerous than the
combined armies of the world.
| am more deadly than bullets,
and / have wrecked more lives than
the mightiest of seige guns.
/ massacre thousands upon
thousands every year.
i come like thief to rob and
ruin. You are warned against me
but you heed me not.
bring sickness and death and
yet too few seek to avoid me.
/ am one of the little things in
life that brings evil to the young
and the old Particularly do chill
dren know me.
| steal the sweetness from the
home and give disease in exchange.
/ am a pest more loathsome than
you know.
/ am the FLY.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-05-16
THE BATTLE AGAINST
CUT-THROAT MERCHANTS

Congress has been keeping a
very tight rein on all matters of
legislation, and Notwithstanding the
excitement and uneasiness growing
out of the serious condition of
foreign affairs, the members of
Congress have been taking care
of appropriation bills and routine
work just as though there was
nothing unusual in the present sit
uation. There continues to be a
consistent demand from all parts
of the country favoring early ac-
ton at the present session with
reference to the Stephens Ashurst
bill. This measure has frequently
been referred to in this correspon-
dence as intended to protect the
merchants in the smaller towns
against the piratical methods of
metropolitan merchandising that
have resulted so much to their in
jury The trading stamp, coupon,
mail order, and cut rate department
store establishments have come out
in the open and are no longer hid
ing their identity in attempting to
defeat the efforts to "clean house"
at their expense. All of the biggest
well known manufacturers and ma
tional advertisers, and almost ev-
cry country store keeper in Amer
lea is demanding federal supervis-
ion, such as the Investigations of
the Federal Trade Commission
show to be required in the inter
ests of honest dealers. The Blu
reau of Corporations together with
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-05-16
the Advocate Tor printing
SUFFERS PAINFUL ACCIDENT

Mrs. Lizzie Hurt sustained a very
painful though not necessarily
serious accident at the home of her
son, j. Smith Hurt, on the Paris
pike several days ago when
she fell and dislocated her left
shoulder, also breaking the bone,
Owing to her advanced age, seven
ty-four, Mrs. Hurts recovery will
be prolonged She is the mother
of Mrs. DIR. j. +. Jones, of this
city, and many local friends will
learn with regret of her misfor-
tune.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-05-16
WE'D IN LEXINGTON

Mr. Mason Foley, well known
young farmer, of the Flat Greek
neighborhood, and Miss Octavia
Mae Glover, of the same section
secured license here Wednesday and
went to Lexington where the we'd
ding ceremony occurred. The
groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Claude Foley, prominent Bath
county people, while his bride is
the attractive daughter of Mrs,
Chess Glover, of this county. They
will return and reside near Flat
Creek. Many friends will learn
with interest of their marriage.