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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
IMMIGRATION FOLDERS
BRING GOOD RESULTS

The Exchange has received from
several inquirers second and third
letters since sending out the new
Board of immigration folders. There
will be several new families with
money to buy homes come into the
basin this spring, according to the
way they write the Exchange. One
enthusiastic man in Nebraska writes
that he wishes descriptive folders
sent to friends of his in Montana,
Iowa and Nebraska, and encloses a
list of names. Newcomers who write
the Exhange for information on this
entire country are sent list of ques-
lions to answer, as well as the fold
II. 1t is the object of this set of
queries to separate the chaff from
the wheat, so to speak. If prospec
tive settler has no means to buy
land or livestock when he gets here.
he is told that he is probably as well
off where he is. What this country
needs is more people with capital to
make a success, and with proper eff
fort anyone can do well here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
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FIRST CARLOAD

We have taken orders for about
a half carload of monuments and
will complete the carload in time to
nave monuments in place by Decora-
ion Day. All those contemplating
'lacing an order with us soon can do
% in time to get in on the first
shipment. To have your order come
with carload means the saving of
money since there is considerable
Inference between local freight and
'arload freight rates. We handle the
Colorado granite which is most en-
lurable and subject to the very fin
st polish. We took orders for three
,arloads last year. These orders
'ame from every section of the San
Iuan. The amount of the business
should speak for the quality of it,
AMES & BRADFORD.
315-6t. W&SW.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
ESTRAY ADVERTISEMENT

Notice is hereby given to whom it
nay concern that the following de
i3ribed estray animal was taken up
near Bayfield,, La Plata Co., Colo, on
or about February 81, 1917, To-wit:
One yearling steer Branded ~
eft side. Said animal being un-
inown to this Board, unless claimed
by owner on or before March 27
9i7 said estray will be sold by this
Board for the benefit Of the owner
when found. 4
STATE BOARD OF STOCK IN
SPECTION COMMISSIONERS.
Denver, Color 30
First publication 3-l5
Last publication 3-19.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

We, the undersigned, 5. NJ. Biggs
President, and Bertha Biggs, Secre-
sary, of The Bigrs Furniture Gem
ran", a corporasiJr, formed rrd.r
the laws of the State of Colorado,
10 hereby give notice that at meet
ing of the stockholders of said cor
poration, duly called for the purpose
Of considering the propriety of dis
solving said corporation and held at
the office of said corporation, in the
City of Durango, State Of Colorado,
on the 10th day of March A. D. 1917,
pursuant to notice given to the
stockholders thereof in the manner
provided by law for the calling Of
stockholders meetings for the pur-
pose of amending articles of incorp-
oration, the stockholders by vote
of more than two-thirds of the en-
tire capital stock of said corporation
ordered said corporation to be dis
solved.
We further certify that all debts
owing by SAID corporation have been
fully paid.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. we
have made and signed this Notice of
Dissolution, and affixed hereto the
seal of said corporation, this 10th
day of March A. D. 1917.
S. M. BIGGS,
President
ATTEST:
BERTHA BIGGS,
Secretary.
Corporate Seal)
First publication March is, 1917.
Last publication April 10, 1917
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

er and ut the same time lessen the
cost to the consumer. We shall ever
strive to prevent waste and ineffi-
cheney in the marketing and distri-
button of Colorado farm products.
The cooperation of all interested
in this work, especially farmers and
members of the trade, is earnestly
solicited and it is hoped that they
will make use of this new division,
requesting such assistance and infor-
nation as will be of benefit in the
marketing and distribution Of their
products.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
COLORADO MARKET

~
September last the Colorado Diyi-
sion of markets was established with
headquarters at Denver for the pur-
pose. of carrying on Investigations
and demonstrations relating to the
marketing of Colorado farm pro-
ducts. This new division is financed
and supervised by the Office of Mar
kets and Rural Organization, Unit
ed States Department of Agric,,l-
ture, and the Colorado State Agri-
cultural college.
During the past season producers
division with the Office of Markets
and Rural Organization Market
News service for potatoes and an.
pies, giving the number of cars shin
ped from the various producing cen
ters, also the market conditions and
prices of these commodities in the
principal cities. In these bulletins
the producer has accurate informa-
tion which places him in a position
to secure the true market value of
his products. 1t is planned to con
tinue this service during the COM
ing market season, and it is possible
that it may be extended to other
pei Phohutto anu llNtSlOCh
In addition to furnishing the Mar
ket News service attention is being
given to matters relating to the grad
ing, packing, standardization, trans
portation and storage of all Colorado
farm products. Special effort will
be given during the next few months
to problems confronted in the mar
keting Of the dairy and poultry pro-
ducts of the state.
The Division is also in q position
to assist farmers wherever It may
be necessary and advisable in the
formation of new cooperative mar
keting enterprises and in making
recommendation for the improve
ment of existing cooperative market
ing agencies. In short, the purpose
of this new work is to assist in ev-
cry way possible in improving the
methods and conditions under which
the various farm products of the
state are marketed, in the hope that
greater saving can be made which
will bring batter returns to produc-
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
BRITISH CAPTURE BAGDAD

LONDON. Mar. 12.-"The British
have achieved brilliant victory at
Bagdad," is the statement made by
Bonar Law in the house of commons
today.
Two-thirds of the enemy's artillery
has either been captured or thrown
into the Tigris river by the Turks.
Mosul is the next objective of the
British.
Three great forces of the allies are
now encircling Mesopotamia ant
driving the Turks toward Anatolia.
Experts believe the fall of Bag.
dad will prove tremendous blow
to Turkish prestige, and that it is
likely to be far reaching in its eff.
feet on the near east.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
THE HUMAN SIDE OF
SIR JOHN JELLIC0

LONDON. Mar. 12.-There are
other sides to Sir John Jellico, first
lord of the admiralty besides his
fighting side.
81 have had many touching let
ters from wives and little children"
he said the other day. The little
ones ask, "Whcn will you let daddy
come home ?"
81 have answered a great many of
them myself and have had to say in
each case: 1T is impossible. The
country needs daddies and husbands,
and so long as the country needs
them we must ask the wives and
children to let them off"
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
Death of a Former Resident.

j. p Coston, clerk of the W. o. w.
has received news of the death OF
Bernard A. Statz, former Durango
resident, who passed away at Albu-
guerQue, February %. His wife, a
sister of Mary Dyer Alexander, died
about year ago. The only surviv-
ing member of the family is Ernest
Dyer Statz, the son who is named
the beneficiary in the $4,000 life in
surance policy, the late Mr.. Stat7
carried in the w. o. w.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
Death of An Old.Time Resident.

Louis Birkner, an old-time resident
of Lightner creek, died at Ochsner's
hospital last evening at o'clock,
where he had been placed for treat
ment early in the afternoon by his
son Joe, resident of the Ft. Lewis
mesa. Heart disease was the imme-
diate cause of his passing. The de-
ceased was about go years of age.
The body is at the Ames & Bradford
Undertaking parlors. AS yet no fun
eral arrangements have been an
nounced.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
Shipping Potatoes.

L. j. Hayes of the Animas valley
left for Trinidad today with four car
loads of potatoes he bought in these
parts, his second shipment this sea-
son. He is planning to make another
shipment OF eight or ten cars little
later. The potatoes were purchased
from San Juan basin farmers at
prices. as good as the market war
ranted the purchaser in paying.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
Train Service Restored
On Eastern.

Late yesterday afternoon train
service was restored over Cumbres,
The first thru train east bound since
Friday arrived in Alamosa last last
evening. A passenger carrying, Sun
days, Mondays and Tuesdays San
Juan basin travellers reached here
about 80 this morning. Condition
are reported quite favorable on the
range today and tonight's train is ey-
pected here less than 2 hours late.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

Albert Gingrich has purchased two
lots and will, at once, begin the erec-
ton Of residence.
James o. Deer has bought resi-
dence lots and business lots, in the
new addition.
Mrs. Mounts, mother of Rollie
Mounts has bought lots and will soon
build new residence.
Sunday school and church services
we're we'll attended last week, Rev.
Hanford Miller preaching.
On account of the play Saturday
evening next, there will be no lit
erary this week.
w. II. Harris purchased a couple
of choice building lots last week, and
will soon erect a residence.
The Marvel Milling and Elevator
company, will place an order this
week for lumber to construct their
building.
Our home theatrical talent will
give a play, Saturday night, March
II, at the school house. "The 3.d
peef,ey Pew" Arit,en by Kate
Douglas Wiggins. 'mission is and
% cents. Auspices of the M. e.
church Mission society. Everybody
should come.
After the program, last Friday
evening, the Marvel Literary Society
held an auction pie sale. Frank Greer
was auctioneer. Everybody wanted
pie and the proceeds were S16.50.
Sam Dunger and Edward Miller
escorted two of our poplar young la
dies to the. Fisherdick school house,
to attend play given by the Farm
ington High school.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. o. Morton, Sr., of
Buena Vista Colorado, were arrivals
Saturday, to be with their son l.. o.
Morlon, who is slowly regaining his
health.
The Marvel Orchestra is being or
ganized under the direction of Mrs.
VIM. Ray, whose well known ability
applied to the available local talent
will soon give us a musical organi-
zation worthy of place on the map.
C. F. Addy had the pleasure of
getting stuck near the Nossman
ranch Monday. We say pleasure ad-
visedly, for he ate his dinner with
the Nossmans, and never felt so good
since he had his feet under mothers
table.
A number of local boys and girls
are going to Ft. Lewis school this
summer while they could all be used
on the ranches. They are only young
once, and the opportunity of attend
ing that splendid agricultural school,
right in our midst, should not be over
looked.
The Red Mesa Section.
o. C. Roberts was a Durango Wis
itor Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. ]. Dean gave a
social Wednesday evening in honor
I of Mrs. Ella Halls of Huntsville
] Utah, who is visiting here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
TRACOMA INvADES ARGENTINE

BUENOS AIRES, March 13. -
Tracoma, said to have been brought
into the country by Turkish immi-
grants. is causing serious alarm in
parts of Argentina. Berisco, with
10000 inhabitants, is said to have l.
200 cases.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

l.. j. Brinkerhoff has commenced
shearing sheep.
Bert Thomas was in our town
| Tuesday from the Lower La Plata.
Dee Finch went to Durango Tues
day on hog marketing expedition.
A number of the young folks from
|here attended Literary at Marvel
FRIDAY evening.
B. F.. Steele is making prepara-
tions to build new residence this
spring.
Mrs. l.. B. Burnham gave a dinner
in honor of her sister Mrs. Ella Halls
last Friday afternoon.
There has been good turnout of
men finishing the church building
during the past week.
NJ. Maestas is moving back on his
Cherry creek ranch after spending
the winter in Durango.
w. F. Taylor went to Durango
Tuesday to get supplies for the. Red
Mesa store.
Our mail carrier, who was hurt
few days ago by having his sleigh
turn over on him, is much improved
and will be able to return to his du-
ties in few days.
There will be a play presented
here March 90. Entitled "Hazel Ad-
ans" Mrs. Stella Taylor will take
the leading part. The play has a
very good negro comedy which win
be presented by Carl Davenport
Mrs. r. r. Dean and her son
Charles were Durango pisitors Mon
day. The latter on n COW purchas-
ing expedition. This is going to be
ia great dairying country in the near
future. We are beginning to depend
upon live stock for our dol
lars. Thanks to Prof. f. d. Smith.
There is number of our hustling
farmers up at the Cherry Creek saw
mill getting out permit lumber pre-
paratory to building hay barns this
summer. They seem to realize they
cannot prosper until they can save
all they raise. There is going to be
considerable building going on here
this scmmer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
Marvel neW$

MARVEL, the in the Of the Kline
the La Plata
splendid which buildings fine
horses CATTLE sheep swine.-Watch grow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAU.N


Ed Finn arrived from Ophir last
might for a visit with the home folks.
+. B. Shields and daughter return
ed to Ignacio this morning.
j. f. Finnell is over from Cortez
visiting his daughter.
The will of the late Sarah Lohr has
been admitted to probate. Her hus-
band Samuel G. Lohr is named ex-
ecutor.
A. +. Rolitaille and w. w. O'Neil
of Casper, Wyoming were bound for
the Flora Vista section this morning
on oil business.
F. II. McGregor was an arrival
from Mancos with car load of
calves consigned to the Dyke sect
ton.
f.. Fl. Bader is in from Fort Lewis
on school business. Everybody on
the Fort Lewis reserve is busy maxi
ing arrangements for the term of
school that opens April s.
Mrs. L. NJ. Beard, the printer
from Missouri, left for Timber Spur,
this morning, after spending several
days in Durango assisting in the
care of her sister, Mrs. Daniels.
Art Scribner is home from hide
buying expedition that extended as
far as Montrose. At Telluride he
found his old time friend Walter
Fleming, down and out with siege
of grip.
NJ. J. Kenney, the high school
building contractor, returned from
Denver last night with five carpen-
ters whose assistance will be utiliz-
ed to rush the work on the structure
to completion.
Marriage License.
A license to wed was issued to
Oscar Shoemaker and Mrs. Gertrude
Nandergaw, both of Florida mess
yesterday afternoon.
Real Estate Transfer.
Fred j. Hall of Kline has purch-
ased tract of land in his section
from Jessie W. Mohney and Frank
Mohne y of Usage, Oklahoma. Con-
sideration $500. The purchase car
ries with it certain shares in the En-
terprise ditch company.
New Residents.
Durango population was increased
by five today when j. G. Butler and
family arrived from Dickens, Texas
to take up their abode. They moved
here to escape the chills and fever
that makes life burden in their old
home state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

WANTED-Every farmer to have
letter heads and envelopes printed
by the Herald job office, giving
the name of the farm, where it is
located, what the owner keeps on
hand to sell and other information
that will assist the farmer to sell his
stuff. 2-8-tf.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

The Marvel Motor Co. have been
appointed by the Maxfer Truck Co.,
of Chicago as agent tru La Plata,
Montezuma and San Juan counties
for that company's attachment for
Ford cars.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

Buy your canned Peaches and To-
matoes direct from home cannery at
wholesale prices. Write for prices.
HOPKINS BROS, Palisade, Colo.
2-22-5-t W&SW.s
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

Mrs. Hugh Rowe's mother is with
her during her illness. DIR. Smith is
attending.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

The activity in Marvel real estate
has made the office of J. w. Gala
han busy place of late.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

Alfalfa Seed for sale. Lloyd D.
Locke, Breen, Colo. W&SW-2t
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

FOR SALE-One team geldings 5
years old, weight 1,400 each. One
driving mare IL years old, 100 lbs.
J. M. NELSON.
R. R. 2, Durango.
W&SW-3-5-1mo.@
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

A. L. Barr, is putting in some ad-
ditional acreage, says he can't pay
taxes on idle sage brush land,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
New Residents.

Durango population was increased
by five today when ]. G. Butler and
family arrived from Dickens, Texas
to take up their abode. They moved
here to escape the chills and fever
that makes life burden in their old
home state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

L. J. Brinkerhoff has commenced
shearing sheep.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Dean gave a
social Wednesday evening in honor
of Mrs. Ella Halls of Huntsville
Utah, who is visiting here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
MARVEL NOTES

The county road gang is at work
in our section.
Mr.. Erickson is planning a new
residence.
J. f. Locke has purchased the Pet
erson ranch, consideration $3,500.00.
Bobbie Dale is holding down the
mail route during Casper Helton's
absence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

W&SW- 81 -lmo."
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

o. C. Roberts was Durango Wis
itor Tuesday
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

There will be a play presented
here March 90. Entitled "Hazel Ad-
ans" Mrs. Stella Taylor will take
the leading part. The play has a
very good negro comedy which will
be presented by Carl Davenport
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

Bert Thomas was in our town
Tuesday from the Lower La Plata.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
Marriage License.

Marriage License.
A license to wed was issued t,
Oscar Shoemaker and Mrs. Gertrud,
Nandergaw, both of Florida mes:
yesterday afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15
Real Estate Transfer.

Fred j. Hall of Kline has purch-
ased tract of land in his section
from Jessie w. Mohney and Frank
Mohne y of Usage, Oklahoma. Con-
sideration $500. The purchase car
ries with it certain shares in the En-
terprise ditch company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

The Marvel Milling and Elevator
company, will place an order this
week for lumber to construct their
building.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

Our mail carrier, who was hurt a
few days ago by having his sleigh
turn over on him, is much improved
and will be able to return to his du-
ties in few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

The Red Mesa Section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

W. H. Harris purchased a couple
of choice building lots last week, and
will soon erect residence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

w. f. Taylor went to Durango
Tuesday to get supplies for the. Red
Mesa store.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-15

Dee Finch went to Durango Tues
day on hog marketing expedition
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-21
Ten Million Americans
Military Liability is
Establishey by Draft

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Denver labor bulletin., 1917-08-04
all the people of our nation must
meet"
Patriotic Declaration

If the tone of the labor press be a
fair indication, not all sections of the
labor movement will concur in the final
paragraph of the appeal. 1t does,
however, represent the views of a
large part of the American Federation
of Labor. 1t reads:
"The working people of this country
have declared their willingness to as
sist. The men and the women in the
labor movement of our country are in
wholehearted accord with the declara-
tions of President Wilson as to the
causes for which the republic of the
United States has entered the war for
the dethronement of autocracy and
the enforcement of democracy.
1--WE respectfully urge that the mat
ters dealt with herein may receive
your favorable consideration and early
action"
Approve Separation Allowance.
Announcement was made today by
the committee on labor of the council
of national defense, that it had ap-
proved the plan for injury-compen-
sation, pensions, separation allowance
and other payments by the govern
ment to soldiers and their dependents,
as prepared by Judge Julian Mack for
the committee. This plan, before it
shall be made public, will be submit
ted to the council of national defense
If it is Endorsed there, it will go to
the secretary of war, who is also pres
ident of the council, and he will for
ward it to Chairman Dent of the house
military affairs committee. Then the
house committee will give hearings on
the bill, and the real legislative ma
chinery will begin to grind on the
whole subject.
This plan of Judge Mack's is being
looked over also by the treasury Off
cials, owing to the fact that Secre-
tary McAdoo has insisted on having
"say" in this compensation ques-
ton. Viewed from the line of technic-
al jurisdiction, he has no claim to in
terfere, but that never worries Mr..
McAdoo.
Teach Trades to Soldiers.
Assuming that Mr. McAdoo will not
be permitted by congress to over
throw the Mack report, it is likely that
the subject will be treated in four
divisions: Pensions to widows and
orphans of the soldier when he has
been killed; payment of injury COM
pensation to the wounded soldier; pay
ment of separation allowance to his
dependents while he is away, and
teaching OF new trades to the disabled
soldiers as a means of helping out
their injury ry-compensation. A fifth
branch of this government care of the
soldiers and their families is being
considered. 1t is the matter of life
insurance. Many of the volunteer and
drafted soldiers have life insurance,
the rates on which are to be raised to
an impossible degree if the private
companies continue to carry their pol
icies. 1t is proposed that the govern
ment carry the additional amount of
the insurance rate.
This raises the question: Why should
the government pay life insurance
premiums for one man and not for an
other? If John Smith, carrying $5,-
900 of insurance, is to be granted help
in the sum of $3.50 for the payment of
the added premium because he is going
J to war, shall not the government pay
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-08-04

the council of national defense nor the
war and navy departments, to the de-
mands for labor representation in the
management of the war industries,
made by the heads of the national and
international labor unions in their
manifesto of March IL. No answer
has yet been announced to the demand
made on April 10 by the nine crafts
in the metal trades department of the
A. F. of L., for national system of
settlement of industrial disputes, dur
ing the war, in the munitions and al
lied industries. The secretary of war
has shown a desire to reach an under
standing, but that is all that can yet
be said.
Up to July 21, no response has been
received from the six cabinet members
comprising the council of national de-
fense, to the demand sent them on
June 81 by the executive council of
the A F. of L., for representation
for labor on all agencies, committees
boards or commissions organized un-
der the council of national defense
This, notwithstanding that Samuel
Gompers, president of the A. F. of L.,
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-08-04
ASBESTOS WORKERS GAINING.

The Philadelphia Union of Heat and
Frost Insulators has signed an agree
ment with the Delaware Electric and
Supply company whereby wages are
raised to s4.25 a day from August ]
to December 81, 1917. An increase of
25 cents day will be paid every year
until December 81, 1920. The scale for
helpers will be 81 a day for the first
year, $3.50 the second year and SO the
third year. Employees whose work is
outside the city shall receive expenses.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-08-04
MUCH MEAT IN COLD STORAGE

In the government investigation of
cold storage food manipulation, evil
dence submitted to the federal grand
jury indicates that approximately
2OO,0OO,O00 pounds of meats-beef,
pork, mutton, poultry, eggs and fish
are now in refrigerating plants in
and about Chicago.
The men in control of the food sit
uation in Chicago practically control
the supplies of the nation, federal in
vestigators declared, and restrict the
flow of commodities to the market
whenever they apprehend that such
movements would lower prices.