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The Coconino sun., 1917-02-23
Little Mary Some Confused

After a sickness of ten days, little Mary was we'll enough to attend school. On learning of this misfor- tune, L. M. began weeping profusely and told her moter that if she sent her to school it would be at her own risk, because the worthy keeper of the ed- ucational foundry had informed the class that if any child was absent for more than five days they would be thrown into the furnace. Little Mary would not listen to reason, and finally the mother found it necessary to ac- company her to school, which she did with much ceremony. Upon arriving there she berated the school marm, telling her that she should be ashamed to frighten children by telling them if they absented themselves from school for more than five days they would be thrown into the furnace. The teacher smiled a knowing smile and told the indignant mother that she had never made any such statement, but that she had on one occasion told her in fant prodigies that if any of them stayed away from the house of learin- ing for more than five days they would be dropped from the register.
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OFFICIAL BALLOT
Special Bond Election Held the 26th Day of February, A. D. 1917, in
 the Town of Flagstaff. Ariz.

Shall the Town of Flagstaff, Ari- zona, be authorized to borrow money and issue bonds of said town in the aggregate principal sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,OOO), and thereby incur an indebtedness in ex- cess of four per centum of the value of the taxable property in said town for the purpose of purchasing the ex- isting sewer system of said town and making enlargements and extensions thereof, said sewers to be owned and controlled by said town, and said bonds to consist of 60 bonds numbered from i to 60, inclusive, of the demo- imitation of $1 1000 each, dated Janu- ary 1, A. D. 1917, bearing interest at the rate of five and one half per cent um per annum, payable semi-annual- ly, and maturing as follows:
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HAVE HEALTH BY LIVING
 CHEAP AND EARNING II

"Pray, MT. Abernethy, what is a cure for gout?" was the question of an indolent and luxurious citizen.
 "Live upon sixpence a day, and earn it," was the cogent reply.
 John Abernethy, second son of a Scotch-Irish family, born April 8, 1764, a physician of rare discernment, surgeon of great skill, a lecturer, and teacher of dramatic magnetism, never said a better thing in his life. It is particularly apt in this country where the sin of overeating is far more common than the sin of over drinking. Gluttony, always fault, is all the more glaring in a land where plentiful food supply permits it to be more general. The sallow, fat cheeks, the aching joints and irascible temper of the prosperous over-fed are far too common. Aber- nethy said to one such, the Duke of York, by the way, Cut off the sup plies as the Duke of Wellington did in his campaigns, and the enemy will leave the citadel"
 Diet, however, is a really serious matter and many people suffer as much from dietary eccentricities and food fads as from actual disease. The average individual can eat good, plain, wholesome food in moderation all his life without ever being aware that he has digestive apparatus. Starva- tion to cure a fancied ailment or to reduce an expansive waist line has shortened many lives, just as indiscre- tion in the opposite direction. Certain diseases do require a particular diet but this should be chosen by physi- clan of skill and not self prescribed. The self prescriber often has fool for patient.
 Abernethy was married on January 9, 1900, to lady whom he met at the house of patient. A brief courtship was followed by proposal by letter giving the lady fortnight in which to make up her mind and deprecating
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Section 2. That special election is hereby called and ordered to be held at the regular voting place in said town, on Monday, to wit: the 26th day of February, A. D. 1917, for the pur- pose of submitting to the property taxpayers, who in all other respects are qualified electors of said town, the question whether said Town shall be authorized to borrow money and issue bonds of the said Town in the aggre- gate principal sum of $60,0O0, and thereby incur an indebtedness in ex- cess of four per centum of the value of the taxable property in said Town for the purpose of purchasing, en- larging and extending the sewer sys- tenn of said Town.
 The polling place shall be the city hall, and the polls shall remain open between the hours of 8 A. M. and 6 P. M.
 The following taxpayers, who are in all other respects qualified electors of said town, are hereby appointed to conduct the said special election:
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SEND THE SUN EAST

 be done by the people who live here. The promoional vestors favorab impressed with community development The especially The Coconno Sun. For $2 the United States have the whole of reading the Northern Arizona cve style and from sensaonam Coconno county by sending The Sun friends 
 .191. The Coconino Sun Flagstaff Arizona
 Please subscription year. and on thirty from date for the The Coconino
The Coconino sun., 1917-02-23

tance of several feet and may be easily taken into the mouth and nose with the respired air. More direct contact such as by kissing, the com mon drinking cup, the common roller towel, by pipes, toys, pencils, fingers, food, and other things which have been contaminated by the mouth and nose secretions of a person having cold may also carry the disease.
 It is an obligation on the part of persons having colds to see to it that they do not spread these colds to somebody else. The person who ne- glects to cover his nose and mouth when he sneezes and coughs, the care less splitter, the person who permits his germ-laden discharges to conta- minate things which are going to be handled by other people is menace to the community. If such person uses public swimming pools, if he is not amenable to reason and persists in distributing his infection, he should be avoided as a spreader of pestilence.
 A good deal has been said about hardening people so that they will not contract colds. There is an element of danger in this since to expose a weak person to the rigors of cold baths and cold drafts is apt to lower resistance, thus favoring the very con dition which it is desired to avoid. At the same time, it should not be forgotten, that the Arctic explorer , does not ordinarily have colds so long as he stays out in the open and that it is not the engineer and fireman in the cold, drafty cab who have colds but those who ride in the close, dusty, overloaded coaches behind. When all is said, it must be admitted that dusty, unventilated rooms perhaps play the greatest role in producing colds.
 Since colds are a serious condition they should be treated as such. A great many people think that they have an infallible remedy for break ing up cold. This may be harmless in itself but usually it is not and con- sists of a combination of harmful drugs and alcohol, the latter usually preponderating. The sufferer takes these preparations in large quantities and if he is strong enough he may survive them and eventually get the best of his cold. Self medication or medication by untrained persons is always dangerous. It is especially dangerous to those having colds and should always be scrupulously avoid ed. AS rule, much time, inconve- nience and suffering will be obviated by consulting an intelligent physician promptly. If this is not practicable a brisk saline may be taken and the patient put to bed. This gives his body an opportunity to regain its vitality and at the same time isolate him form other people. The sick room should be well ventilated ant the windows so opened as to keep the air moving freely. It is also wise tc moisten the air little bit by putting a pan of water on the radiator or ovei the register or on the stove. The handkerchiefs and bedding used by the patient should be sterilized by boiling. Kissing, and the use of drink, ing cups and towels, etc., in common with other members of the household should be forbidden, it being borne ir mind constantly that colds are infec. tious and readily spread from one per son to another.
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Order and Notice for Special Bond Election to be Held in the Town of Flagstaff, Arizona, on Mon- day, the 26th Day of Febru-
 ary, A. D. 1917

and that said special election shall be called and notice given by posting at least five copies of this ordinance in public places within said town, at least twelve days prior to the date of said election, and by posting a copy of this order and notice at the polling place in said town and by publishing a copy thereof in "The Coconino Sum- the official newspaper of said town in five consecutive weekly issues of said paper, immediately preceding the date of said election; that said special election shall be held in conformity with the provisions of the general election laws of the state of Arizona relative to elections on the question of mourning municipal indebtedness and issuing bonds therefor; the re- turns of said election shall be made to the common council of said town with in twelve days from the date of said election, and the said common council shall hold special meeting on the first Monday succeeding said twelfth day for the purpose of canvassing the vote cast at said election.
 Section 5. That the town clerk is hereby ordered and directed to cause said notices of election to be posted and published as herein required and to cause official ballots to be printed, containing the question herein ordered to be submitted and furnish the cleo ton officers with said official ballots and the election supplies required by law.
 Section 6. Inasmuch as it is neces- sary for the immediate preservation of the public health and safety, that the town of Flagstaff take immediate steps to purchase, enlarge and extend the sewer system of said town, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in effect immediately after it's passage and ap- proval by the mayor.
 Section 2. All ordinances, resolu- tions, orders or parts thereof in con- fict herewith are hereby repealed.
 Passed by the common council the 23rd day of January, A. D. 1917.
 Approved by the mayor the 23rd day of January, A. D. 1917.
 -.......' s. L. FINLEY,
 Mayor of the Town of Flagstaff, Arizona. .. . (SeaD Attest: ALEX. A. JOHNSTON,
 Town Clerk of the town of Flag staff, Arizona.
 1st pub. Jan. 26
 Last publ. Feb. 23.
 Posted this. :. day of. .19.. .......s. ......
 Town Marshal
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BONDS,

(The electors desiring to vote for the mourning of said indebtedness and the issuance of said bonds should make cross (X) in the square oppo- site the words Bonds, Yes;" and those desiring to vote against incur ring said indebtedness and the issu- ance of said bonds should make a cross (X) in the square opposite the words Bonds, No.")
 Section 4. The notice for said spe- cial election shall be and consists of a copy of this ordinance properly head ed as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 196

An Ordinance submitting to the property taxpayers who, in all other respects, are qualified electors of the Town of Flagstaff, Arizona, the ques- tion whether said Town shall be authorized to borrow money and issue bonds of the Town in the aggregate principal sum of $60,000, and thereby incur an indebtedness in excess of four per centum of the value of the taxable property in said Town for the purpose of purchasing the existing sewer system of said town, and mak- ing enlargements and extensions thereof, which sewers shall be owned and controlled by said town; provid- ing the term of said bonds, the rate of interest to be paid thereon, when such interest shall be paid and the dates of maturity thereof; ordering a special election for the, purpose of submitting to the taxpayers affected thereby the question of mourning said indebtedness and issuing said bonds; fixing the details of said election; re- pealing all ordinances, orders or re- solutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith and declaring an emergency.
 Be it ordained by the Town of Flag staff, Arizona, and the Mayor and Common Council thereof, as follows:
 Section 1. That the mayor and common council of the Town of Flag staff, Coconino county, Arizona, deem it advisable and to the best interests of said town that said town be author ized to borrow money and issue bonds in the aggregate principal sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars (s60,000), and thereby incur an indebtedness in ex- cess of four per centum of the value of the taxable property in said town for the purpose of purchasing the existing sewer system of said town, and making enlargements and exten- sions therof, which sewers shall be owned and controlled by said town; and that said bonds, when issued, shall consist of 60 bonds, numbered from 1 to 60, inclusive, of the demo- imitation of 1000 each, dated Janu- ary 1, 1917, bearing interest at the rate of 5h% per annum, payable semi-annually, and maturing as fol- lows:
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any dangling" He was not as tenn perate with regard to work as he was to food. He did not even interrupt his lectures for his wedding, and died at the age of 67, completely worn out, a victim of his gluttony of work.
The Coconino sun., 1917-02-23
Not Best. But Most

Visitor-I suppose Scribbs, the poet, is the best posted man in the club.
 Member-Well, wouldn't say best but most.
The Coconino sun., 1917-02-23
PAUL s. COFFIN, W. w. DURHAM, JOS. D. TISSAW,
 ROGER A. MORSE, CHAS. P. HEISSER, JOHN M. CLARK,
Judges of
 Election.
Clerks of Election.

Section 3. The question of incur ring the indebtedness and issuing the bonds hereinbefore mentioned shall appear upon and the official ballot shall be in substantially the following form:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
ARDMORE ROCK ASPHALT.

When you cross Main street, which
is paved with Ardmore rock asphalt,
these hot days notice the character
surface, soft enough for a good foot.
Ing and not so soft as TO be sticky like
the sheet asphalt of other cities.
In any Of the sheet asphalt" pave.
ments in Oklahoma City or Muskogee,
a knife blade can be easily thrust
through the surface coat on hot day
and the streets are marked by horses
hoofs, wheels of vehicles and even the
heels Of pedestrians.
DR.. c. ~ Gould, former director of
the Oklahoma Geological Survey in an
address made in 1913 said: within
the last year | have been very much
interested in the subject Of good paving
and have taken occasion to examine
the asphalt streets i'm a number of nor.
thern and eastern cities, Baltimore,
Washington, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Kan.
sas City, st. Louis and places nearer
home and | think I am safe in saying
that Ardmore has the best paved streets
in America"
Properly used, Ardmore rock asphalt
is the best surfacing material TO be had
and II should be used in Ardmore to
the exclusion Of everything else. not
only because Of the price, but to lead
other cities to use this material and
help develop our greatest natural raw
paving product.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
TIME TO CLEAN HOUSE.

Wichita (KanJ Beacon The United
States seems destined TO 20 Through an
experience somewhat similar 80 that OF
Russia at the beginning Of the war in
the matter Of spy and propaganda ac.
tivity.
There are those who scott at the
stories OF poison plots. but they un.
derestimate the far.flung system OF the
enemy. The Germans are past masters
in the art OF insidious and treacherous
attacks from within. and II the United
States is free from this II is excep.
tionally favored among Germany's
enemies. There is no reason for be.
lieving we shall be freer than any other
countries, and nothing is to be gained
by going to sleep on the job.
The l. W. W. very apparently is a
part OF the German propaganda. II is
not necessary to prove that Il receives
German money for it's activities. al.
though such is very likely the case.
The |. w w. element is fertile ground
for the seed the German propagandist
sows. II always has been against the
established government and Il always
has advocated sabotage and the other
violent means Of attaining its ends
which fit in perfectly with the Ger.
man plan. And one OF the rost seri
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
PAGE THREE
ANCIENT WEATHER PROPHETS.
MeteOroIgy as Science in Infancy, but
Old as Mankind

Boston Transcript: Meteorology as a
science is in its infancy, but as a branch
of knowledge, 1t is, perhaps as old as
mankind. The beginnings of meteorol-
ogy are to be found at the origin of civ
ilization. 1t would be error to imagine
that the rich weather lore found in the
Bible, especially in the book of Job, and
in the poems of Homer and Hesiod
originated then in Palestine or Greece.
On the contrary the familiarity of the
people with the sayings and rules con-
corning the weather revealed by these
writings show clearly that they must be
considered as a primeval stock of the
culture Of that time. There is reason
to believe that the origin of much of
modern weather lore can be traced to
its Indo-Germanic source The Greeks
as far back as the fifth century B. c.
were the first to make regular meteror-
ology observations, some results of
which are still preserved. Their great
capacity for pure science induced them
to PROFOUND meteorolgy theories At
this time they used wind vanes, and in
the first century b. c. they built the
Tower Of the Wind at Athens. The
first quantitative observations-that is,
the measurement Of rain-were made in
the first century A. d. These were
made in Palestine and their results are
preserved in the Mishnah. Meteroogy
made but little progress among the Ro-
mans. The barbarous state of Europe
after the fall of the western empire was
! not adapted to the furtherance of sci
ence, which was barely kept alive with
in the Christian church. The fathers
Of the church, writing commentaries on
the week Of the seven day. often took
occasion to insert long Celebrations on
the atmosphere and its phenomena.
The arrival of experimental science Of
the thirteenth century led to the OBJ
servations in the fourteenth century
II was only during the latter part Of the
nineteenth century that meteorology be-
came partially an exact science. Even
yet in popular estimation prophets of
the "goosebone" variety are considered
as reliable as the government observers
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
RIGHT, JOHN SHARP.

MuskOgee Times. Democrat: For
Gods sake, let's cut out the IFS and
butts and get busy. Lets quit wrangling
over the details and arm the govern.
ment with the power TO equip our men
to fight" said John Sharp Williams in
speech in the senate the other day. IT
am sick of pickering and bantering. I
want TO get action. If we are going to
fight Germany what's the use Of delay.
ing?"
Then Mr.. Williams looked around up.
on his colleagues in the senate and
made this dramatic statement: 81 am
too old to go and fight, and you are too
old to go. But l want my boy TO 90 and
/ want yousr to go | want them equip.
ped and protected, IL possible. And when
they come home crowned victors of bat.
tie and victors to mankind we will wei.
come them in glorious embrace. And If
they do not come back, then l want TO
go TO France and have them point out
to me the soil that was stained red with
the blood Of my son. and rejoice that one
of my own kind there gave up his life
for the cause Of liberty"
II Is in such moments as these that
big men reveal the seriousness of the
situation now confronting America. and
further, that there is no falterlng and
that they are willing to make the great
sacrifice If necessary.
John Sharp Williams touched a
mighty responsive chord in Oklahoma
and all over this country when he said
let's cut out the ifs and butts and get
busy"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
UNIVERSAL TROUBLE MAKER,

Chicago Journal: The North China
News says that the attempt to restore
the Manchu dynasty was engineered
and financed by German spies.
Dispatches from Finland say that
the aristocratic party which is trying
to break with Russia is working hand
in glove with German spies.
The abortive Irish rebellion Of a
year ago was inspired by German
spies The yet more abortive Cuban
insurrection Of a few months ago was
started by German spies.
The demonstration" which has just
collapsed in the streets Of Petrograd
undoubtedly was fostered by German
spies, and seems to be the most com
plete fiasco they have scored yet.
A thoughtful and well informed
negro worker declares that German
spies had a part in the riots of East
st. Louis. They certainly have man.
aged the l. W. w. outbreaks in the
west they melted and financed villa,
Huerta died with German money in his
pockets which was given him to start
a counter revolution, and the federal
government has reported German
agents at work trying to stir up trou-
bic among the negroes of the south.
There is no rest, peace or security
for anyone, anywhere, till the Prus-
sianized German government is smash
ed beyond the possibility of being re-
paired along its present lines.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
BEING OVERWORKED.

Baruesyile Examiner: After reading
part Of the vast amount of literature
that comes TO the Examiner office it
has come to the conclusion that the
country is sure TO 20 10 the demni
ton bow vows, If any businesses ever
heard Of and a lot that We're never
heard Of before are disturbed by war
regulation or taxation. II there is any
line Of business that has not gotten out
Of brief showing how the country de
pended upon it and asking that the
buck be passed to some other line the
Examiner would like to learn OF II 50
II could unload lot Of nice. kind words
upon that business phenomenon.
The Examiner has always believed
that folks should believe in themselves
and in their business. but 1t is about
convinced that the belief OF being
worthy Of exemption is being over
worked.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
Who's Who Among Pacifists
III. BENJAMIN c. Marsh.
BY Hildegrade Hawthorne
of The Vigilantes.

Il see there's a pacifist here on this
list they've sent" said the Man Who
Wants TO Know. "by the name Of Ben
jamin c. Marsh. What makes him do
it?"
He's got the missionary spirit. It's
a good spirit, the only trouble is that il
can't see anything but one side of any
question. and that's its own side"
What kind of missionering has he
been att"
He belongs to every society you ever
heard Of for making people good. Now
he's trying to Untax Industry and gets
up a nice little society for that. Then
he ioirs another association that's going
to get rents lowered and the price of
homes put in cverybodys reach. Fine
stuff, all right"
Have he and his societies got these
taxes and rents and things pretty low.
in the time they've been working?"
How you talk! Then he belongs tota
commission that seeks to end the con
gestion of population in New York;"
why doesn't he finish one thing be.
fore he tackles another"
"Well. there are such a lot of things
that are all wrong that it keeps him
rushing round, attending meetings and
things. Now it's pacifism. Wars
wrong, and naturally the thing to do is
to get up another society and say So
well. who ever said war was right
except the Germans? Why doesn't he
get over and talk TO them?"
He's one Of these home missionaries
and his idea is that peace begins at
home. no matter what the other fellow
does, or plans to do Just you sit still
You may not get killed, and your home
may not be burned over your head. If
you are and it is, why, that's your bad
luck, and at least you1l have done right
you'll have proved that"
"Is that the way he's worked for
these lower rents and things?"
MAY be It is"