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The Winslow mail., 1917-08-24
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
State of Arizona, in and for
Navajo County. In the matter
of the estate of Margaret E.
Burkhart, deceased. Notice
for publication of settlement of
account, and the hearing of
petition for final distribution.
Notice is hereby given that
Joseph N. Burkhart the admins
TRAITOR of the estate of Margaret
E. Burhart deceased, has render
ed and presented for settlement,
and filed in said court, his final
account of his administration of
said estate together with his petit
tion for final distribution of said
estate; and that Saturday, the
1st day of September, 1917, at
10 o'clock, a. m., at the court
room of said Court, at the court
house, in Holbrook in said Navajo
County, has been duly appointed
by the Judge of said court, for
the settlement of said account
and the hearing of said petition
for distribution, at which time
and place any person interested
in said estate may appear and
file his exceptions in writing to
the said account and to said petit
tion for distribution, and contest
the same.
Dated August 10, 1917.
LLOYD C. HENN1NG, Clerk.
The Winslow mail., 1917-08-24

1t is all we'll and good for the
national food director to keep on
insisting that every family in the
country should observe one meat
less day a week, but we are more
interested in learning whether
the food control will make it pos
sible for the many poor families
to have meat one day a week. A
control that makes no provision
to make food possible for the
poor is a failure.
The Winslow mail., 1917-08-24
You get your fresh vegetables

You get your fresh vegetables
at the Winslow meat market.
Found, a small purse contain
ing number of key ring mark
ers. Owner can have same by
calling at this office.
For sale, my ranch at Ada
mana, Ariz., n acres, beginning
in front of the depot and running
south to the river. Address j.
E. Smith, 632 Linden Avenue,
Long Beach, Calf.
The Winslow mail., 1917-08-24

The spawn of graft seems to
thrive in every public duty. Two
members of a draft board in
New York City have pleaded
guilty to selling draft exemptions
for $500 a head. Grating and
embezzling funds by public Off
cials, from the highest to the
very least, should constitute the
crime of treason and punishment
The Winslow mail., 1917-08-24
A Proclamation of Mobilization
Days by the Governor
of Arizona.
Executive Department
State of Arizona.

Whereas, The President has
ordered that the first quota of
thirty percent of the men drawn
under the Selective Service Act,
to form the National Army of
the United States, will be mobil-
lied on September fifth at each
county seat, or other center to
be designated by local boards of
the several counties of Arizona;
and,
Whereas, the second thirty
percent will be modified on the
nineteenth day of September, in
like manner; and the third thirty
per cent on October third, under
the same conditions; and
Whereas, The people of Ari-
zona should signify their deepest
sense of gratitude and affection
for the loyal spirit of these valiant
bodies of our young manhood,
who offer their lives at their
country's altar, to preserve and
perpetuate liberty and freedom
for all peoples against the de-
mands of an arrogant autocracy;
Now, Therefore, |, Thomas E.
Campbell, by power in me vested
as Governor of Arizona, respect
fully urge upon all our people
that those days be set apart and
celebrated in such a manner as
to do them proper honor.
Let US all gather in the places
set apart in our respective Coun-
ties; and, following the example
of our patriotic forefathers, wish
them Godspeed and demonstrate
our ardent hopes and prayers
that their mission may be quickly
and successfully realized; that
Victory may abide with their
banners and that Almighty God,
in Whom we trust, as a State
and Nation. may in His divine
providence bring our loved ones
home to us again, with all honor
and glory.
In witness whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused
the Great Seal of the State of
Arizona to be affixed.
Done at Phoenix, the Capital,
this 22nd day of August. A. D.,
1917.
THOMAS E. CAMPBELL,
Governor of Arizona.
Attest: SIDNEY P. OSBORN,
Secretary of State.
The Winslow mail., 1917-08-24
Grace for Gardens.

WI dSC AOk S0I dCAAos
Lord God in Paradise.
Look upon our sowing.
Bless the little gardens
And the good green growing!
Give us sun,
Give us rain,
Bless the orchards,
And the grain.
Lord God in Paradise,
Please bless the beans and peas
Give us corn full on the ear
We will praise thee, Lord,
for these!
Bless the blossom
And the root.
Bless the seed
And the fruit.
Lord God in Paradise,
Over my brown field is seen,
Trembling and adventuring,
A miracle of green.
Send such grace
AS you know,
To keep it safe
And make it grow.
Lord God in Paradise,
For the wonder of the seed,
Wondering, we praise Thee,
while
We tell Thee of our need.
Look down from Paradise,
Look upon our sowing.
Bless the little gardens
And the good green growing.
Give us sun,
Give us rain,
Bless the orchards,
And the grain.
LOUISE DRIscoLL. in New York Times.
The Winslow mail., 1917-08-24

According to the press dis
patches the government is TAX
ing drastic steps to suppress la
Dor agitations, but why don't
it take the same drastic methods
against the criminal rich food
gamblers and spectators, and
the coal mining trusts that are
daily robbing the people to gath
er in war profits? The measure
of the suficiency of a wage is
not the dollars and cents in the
pay envelope, but how far it will
60 in providing the necessities
of life, and if the government
cannot suppress the rapacity of
the criminal rich who are rob-
bing laboring men with war
prices for their daily supplies it
will be a hard matter to success
fully suppress labor troubles. If
war causes food, clothing and
fuel to advance double in price,
the same war should cause wages
to increase in the same ratio, but
any student of political economy
knows the war is not the cause,
it is the excuse; and the organ
lied bandits of capital have a
strangle hold on Congress to pre-
vent any Interference.
The Winslow mail., 1917-08-24

inflicted accordingly. A petty
grating official who takes a dir
ty graft dollar is selling his man.
hood for more than it is worth,
and is a stencil to the nostrils of
decent people, and a disgrace to
our boasted civilization. An Of
fetal with a graft dollar or an
embezzled dollar in his posses
sion is more to be despised than
a common sneak thief.
The Winslow mail., 1917-08-24
We Can't Do The Impossible.

If it is not advisable to make
the effort we will tell you so
Our speciality is watch repairing.
So if you need your watch re-
paired, cleaned or regulated bring
it to US. Regularity is the key
note of success in a watch or
clock; if it doesn't keep time you
might as well sell it for old metal.
Every timepiece which leaves
this establishment is in AL order.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23
OFFICERS FUR AID
 SOCIETY ELECTED

GLENDALE, Sept. 22.-Officers for the year were elected by the Metho- dist Ladies Aid Society at a meeting held yesterday at the residentce of Mrs. J. White. north of town. The new officers are Mrs. A. M. Hoel, president; Mrs Jack White, vice pres ident; Mrs. McAbee, second vice pres ident; Mrs. Carlton, secretary, and Mrs. F. Rathburn, treasurer.
 Plans are being made for an ice cream and pie sale to be held in a short time and it was decided to hold the next meeting at the clubhouse, with Mrs. George Walters and Mrs. Lee Barnhard as hostesses.
 At the meeting yesterday, the regular business session followed an eXcep- tionally good dinner served by the hostess of the occasion.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23
Goes to Visit His Son

Judge Gilbert left last night for Chi cago on business He will also visit his son, Lieutenant s. E. Gilbert. at Fort Sheridan, who received his train ing at Fort Riley, Kansas, being de- tailed to Fort Sheridan, where he is stationed at present.
 Miss Thelma Bean, whose home is in Douglas, arrived on the morning train to spend the winter with her uncle, T. M. Clark and family.
 Miss Blanch Barnet, who has been in Williams for the summer months, arrived home last night She was de- layed two weeks on account of an ac- cident in an auto smashup at Will Hams. Miss Barnet will teach the Russian school this winter She is an old time friend of Mrs William Hewitt.
 MT. and Mrs. William Doyle have returned to Phoenix. MT Doyle has given up his position at the Glendale market.
 MT and Mrs. Thomas Ireland visited their granddaughter, Mrs. Orrin Wright, in Phoenix yesterday.
 There will be a meeting at the Valley Heights school house Monday night of the Verde Water Users Asso- citation. Cars will leave the rest room at o'clock for those who have no way of going There is news of consider able importance and work to be taker up, so every member is requested t, be present
 Come into the rest room and write a short message to our boys at For Riley, is request being made at Glen.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23
CHANGE IS FOUR TO
 ONE TO SEE ACTION
Draft Army Will Have Little Real Fighting to Do, Says Roger
 w. Babson

Roger w. Babson, the eminent sta tistician, writing in Babson's Weekly Reports, says of the American sol dier's chances in France, which he figures at $40 out of 1000 of escaping death and $50 out of 1000 of escaping totally uninjured:
 We believe that the drafted man who goes as an ordinary soldier, taking his judgment with him and leaving his en- thusiasm at home, is not only most eff fective but is fairly sure to return in better physical condition than when he left. Of course during the one or more days a month that it is his turn td charge. he is subject to great danger; but the rest of the time, with reason able precautions. he is, satisfactorily, all most as well off as in the streets of New York.
 Most of the drafted men may see France. which by the way, will be beneficial to many of them. Since, however, the airplane appropriation has passed, there is good chance that but few of them ever will be engaged ir serious fighting
 We believe that the war will con- tinue until we have several hundred thousand troops and ten thousand ol more airplanes in France, which should be some time next spring or summer We, however, feel that by the time these men and airplanes are over there ready to do something worth while | Germany will have come to it's senses | We see no reason for Germany to stoI until we are actually in, Europe witf
 self supporting bases, prepared to strike hard: but we see every reason 1 why Germany should be anxious tC settle with us at that time, before we l do strike.
 !, Our regular army. and perhaps tn 1 militia, may get into action at an. i time. but the chances are four to on that the men are now being drafte, will see very little actual fighting il : Europe. Even if they are required t
 do hard fighting. statistics are yer
 much in their favor. and condition
 are improyinp',
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23

dale. A letter will be sent out every Saturday to some one of the boys for the whole bunch. Anyone who wishes may write a few lines and sign their name. Mrs. Shively will send the letter every Saturday. Each time it will be sent to a different one of the boys till the list is covered, that none may be sighted and all will enjoy these messages from home folks and friends. Bits of news will also be ap- preciated.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23
LODGE LORE
kniqhts of Columbus

Marcos de Niza. council, No. 11Ss, will install it's new officers the first meeting in October. Grand Knight elect w. P. Volta is already planning for a busy winter
 Local and visiting knights will re- ceive holy communion in a body at St. Mary's church at the S:30 o'clock Mass on Sunday morning. September s0th.
 The Knights of Columbus have been honored by the departure of three of it's members in the second Mari copa contingent of the National army. Brothers Young, Lynch anG Harring- ton having joined those who will do their share in defense of flag and country. Each was presented with a
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23

national army September 19. Broth CT Young is the fourth member of our order to answer the call of his country.
 Social evenings will be begun in a few evenings We hope the many friends of the Fraternal Brotherhood will be present each and every time.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23

the first magnitude in the lyceum Armament
 The management is very sure that the people of Phoenix will be highly pleased with the course that they are presenting for this winter
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23
Openinu School

Gilbert school opened Monday with thirty five students in the high school and most of the grades crowded. On account of the war the school was minus two teachers until Thursday when Miss Converse, teacher in the high school, arrived Also MT. Duncan, who takes charge of the seventh and eighth grades.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23
Stores Close

The welfare committee of the Gil- bert Sunday school is grateful to the business men who responded so will ingly to closing their places of busi- ness on Sunday. As a result of clos ing. the Sunday school was increased by a large per cent.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23
Injured by Auto

MT. Dorkin was painfully injured Monday by being run over by an auto. His shoulder having been dis located and he received mny bruises. He is recovering as rapidly as could be expected.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23
Ladies' Aid Society

The Ladies Aid society met at the home of Mrs. Cora Brass after two month vacation. They voted to hold pie sale at the Nowell. 6 Creed store, next Friday, Sept. 2Sth. The next meeting is to be with Mrs. w. l.. Hurst, October g.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23
Personals

Mir Dunsmore is building a new residence.
 MT Stewart of Phoenix was guest at the Nowell home Sunday
 Many Gilbert folk enjoyed~the Ring ling Brothers circus at Phoenix Monday.
 Miss Myrtle Lines has kept the postoffice during the absence of Mrs Ethel OHoffman) Lacy.
 Mrs. J. r. Stamps has been on the sick list the past week.
 School children desiring lunch should keep the pie sale in mind next Friday, at Nowell & Creed's store.
 w. L. Hurst was a Phoenix visitor Thursday
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23
GILBERT DISTRICT
 EVENTS IF THE WEEK

The Nowell and Creed Mercantile company are now located in their new building on Main street. In the erection of this new building MT. No- well has looked well to both ventila- ton and lighting.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23
handsome travelling set just before the train left

handsome travelling set just before the train left.
 Brother Frank Cordan. who collided recently with an oil truck, and IS quite seriously bruised is reported rapidly recovering at the Sisters nos pital and will be out again. Brother Cordan is anxious to be in good shape by the time the quail season opens.
 Knights of Columbus will soon be called upon again to contribute to the purchase of Liberty bonds. State Deputy Kramer is making plans Tor Il vigorous campaign among Arizona knights.
 Members should read carefully their September and October "Columbiad' for changes in the laws of tlle order and for information rega q hg the s3.000,000 fund to be ra'sel for the establishment of recreation centers and churches ins the soldier ramps.
 Marcos de Niza council meets in regular session Tuesday evening. Sep tember 25th. at 8 o'clock in Pythian hall. Be present and assist in mak- ing plans for the winters activity.
 Columbus day. October P. will le fittinsiy celebrated. The committee is already at work on plans for an 
 exercises will be held in one of the public parks. Well known speakers will have places on the program
 Phoenix Lodge No. 2. K of P. rank of Knight was conferred on G. w. Byrd at our meeting of September Fist, and good membership was present tL see the good work. Meetings are being well attended and much interest is displayed in the future work. On motion of the lodge, we are to issue a challenges to Tempe Lodge No 26 to put on the rank of Knight. This will be put on at an early date provided Tempe lodge accepts our challenge. FraternaI Brotherhood | Maricopa Lodge No. 43 held it's reg ular meeting last night. Summer is over now and our workers are re- turning from their vacations. Even lngs are getting cooler and all mem bers should come to the meetings The more the merrier. An unusally large crowd was out last night. There were several applications for mem bership and these candidates wer, also initiated.
 We are getting a lot of youn;
 ladies who will serve on the dril
 team. The work of this team is yer,
 good and will be much better becaus
 of the meetings each week.
 Our honor roll has added to tn
 list the name of Ralph Young wh
 left in the second contingent of tn
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23
Bank Opened

The Gilbert bank has enjoyed a good business since opening for busi- ness two weeks ago.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23
Newiyweds Return

Mir. and Mrs. Ross Lacy returned Thursday from California where they have been spending their honeymoon
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23
Dr.. Atkinson

Dr. Atkinson will preach for the Gilbert folk Sunday night and hold the fourth quarterly conference.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-23

If the inspiration of beauty will the Allies peedier victory their victory should be hand Mrs Mcaren band lieutenant the R. F. and served with distinction the Dar denees 915 Engand beautiful been home the Maud en eldest daughter the Duke of Devonshre Canada has been prominent in Canadian charities
The Lamar register., 1917-07-18
No PREVENTATIVE OF COTTON
BEARING BY COTTONWOODS.
Production of Cotton is Normal
Function and SOcalled Remedies
Cannot BE Relied On.

A fallacy exists in the minds Of
some that cottonwoods may be so
treated as to prevent the production
of cotton. The treatment suggested
usually consists Of boring holes into
the wood Of the trunk placing in these
some dope" and plugging. The opin-
ION is that the chemical material is
carried in the sap TO the smaller
branches of the tree and in some way
inhibits the formation Of cotton. OF
course, it is well known that there are
two kinds Of cottonwood individuals.
There are those producing only flow
ers which bear powder-like pollen.
There viii be no cotton formed on a
tree of this kind. Then, there are
cottonwood individuals bearing flow
ers which will develop seed. These
trees do not produce pollen. The "cot-
ton" Of tree consists Of hairs at
tached to the seed; hence it is clear
that only seed-bearing cottonwoods
will produce cotton.
lfAf - lAN HAA'AANAAAA AhAAl'AeAAA'
for the belief that this seed production
can be prevented by plugging the tree
and at the same time allowing all
other activities Of the plant to pro
ceed in a normal fashion. 1t is safe
to say that any treatment which will
successfully prevent seed production
will just as successfully stop leaf
root. and stem production.
There are some firms which claim
to have a remedy in the nature Of q
chemical which can be introduced into
the trunks of trees 70 prevent cotton
bearing, as well as prevent and cure
many diseases of shade and orcharr
trees. These remedies are entirely
WORTHLESS. They are fake and quacl
remedies.-W W. Robbins, Colorado
Agricultural College, Fort Collins
Colorado.
The Lamar register., 1917-07-18
VOLUNTEER HOME GUARDS.
Governor Gunter Asks Each County
TO Enlist Volunteers at Once to
Protect the States Property.

Having received adviccs that plots
exist to destroy great many fac
tories and other property in the
state Governor Gunter has asked each
board Of county commissioners to
aid him in the work of safeguarding
all the industries Of the state by at
once organizing a company Of vol
uuteer home guards. The governor
announces that his adviccs are that
the plots for destruction are well un-
der way and the matter is urgent. He
advises organizing them under mill
tary rules, each guard 10 furnish his
own equipment but to be paid when
out on duty. He expects them 10 BE-
subject 70 the call of the city and
county authorities, and advises that
they be in charge Of the sheriff and
carry deputy sheriff's commissions.
Colonel l. c. Downing, our sheriff,
expects 70 be able TO get strong COM
pany together, as the Lamar Rifle
Club is already well trained and made
up Of good material for the purpose
The organization will be extended over
the entire county and be an effective
force in case of any serious trouble.
II will have to be something far more
serious than anything so far attempt
ed down here if the Colonel is not
able to handle It alone. Governor
Gunter expects 10 make one of his
special demands Of the legislature
that it furnish him with funds to car
ry on the organization Of these home
guards and pay them when on duty
The Lamar register., 1917-07-18
Proposed Amendments to Migratory
Bird Regulations

Washington, d. c., July 9.-The U.
S. department Of agriculture has pro-
posed for adoption regulations amend
atory Of the regulations for the pro-
lection Of migratory birds approved
by the President August q, 1916. A
period Of three months is allowed in
which thc proposed anne .dmc1ts may
be examined and considered before
final adoption, and will become nffec-
tive o. or after October 10, next,
whenever approved by the Pr -ido'lt,
Tho proposed amendments Lrc1cr.be
a daily closed season on all migratory
game and inscctivorous birds from
sunset to half IN hour before .unrise,
instead Of a closed season from sun
set to sunrise as prcsc-ibed by the
present regulations.
The following changes rcl7tive to
the waterfowl seasons are proposed:
Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Mimeso-
Ia, North Dakota, South Dakota, Mon
tana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada,
Idaho, and that portion Of TIE states
Of Oregon and Washington lying east
Of the summit Of the Cascade noun
tains: Open season September l6 to
December 81, both inclusive.
The changes are suggested to unity
the seasons on waterfowl in the ncrth-
ern zone, and in most instances arc
made to conform with the open sea
sons under state laws.
In response to numerous Inquiries
the department has advised -hat the
federal migratory bird regulations arc
not 10 be construed to authorize the
killing Of migratory birds at a-y time
when it is unlawful to kill Jhcm under
state laws.
The Lamar register., 1917-07-18
HARTMAN FIELD DAY
Friday, August II, Is the Big Day Of
the Summer Season

Hartman, the live little town in the
northeastern corner Of the county, is
really Eat home" to friends and
neighbors but once each year. OF
course the citizens have a hearty
smile and a glad hand-and inciden-
tally, an invitation to swinl in the
concrete natatorium-for callers at all
times. But on only one occasion does
the town put on its party dress" and
'ftep out" as a real entertainer. We
refer to the annual field day.
August 18th is the date this year,
and from the enthusiasm shown at the
recent committee meeting there seems
little doubt that the affair will be up
to standard.
1t is too early to announce the pro-
gram other than to say that patrio-
tism will be the keynote and that
those in attendance may rest assured
of a good time. Particular attention
Is being paid to the refreshmcnt and
lunch concessions this season and the
committee are determined to see that
not one of the six or seven thousand
people who are expected to attend, 90
hungry or thirsty.
Make your plans now to go early
and stay late-for the fun will not
stop with sunset.