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La Junta tribune., 1917-03-08
BEAUTIFUL HIGHWAYS.
Planting Shade Trees In Municipalities
and Highways Advocated.

's NavSSehvo.
Recent comments urging the removal
OF the ugly roadside signboard and the
planting VI shade trees on the road.
says the Country Gentleman. bring the
following suggestion from California
reader:
Il believe the time il ripe for u Wig
orous campaign favoring the beauufy
ing VI our highways. California is
rapidly spending a recent appropria.
ton Of $is.OO.u0O ON permanent state
roads. and Riverside county has large
force experimenting these state roads
with county roads from a recent appro
priation. The Identification Of these
roads should follow. One per cent o.
the cost Of many Of the roadbeds
would plant their borders to suitable
trees"
No one questions the desirab llity Of
road Improvement or the value Il adds
to iocal property. Only a denionstrs
tor Ia some favored locality Ike Cal
fornia is required to give the move
ment Impetus. We may take lesson
from city experience. and our CORE
rrondcnt tells the story for Riverside
Twelve years ago systematic beau
ihcation Ut our city was undertaken
The matter was too new for our city
government to take up at once. II wa,
put up TO the people. The chamber Of
commerce raised = liberal sum, and
planting was commenced AT once
Within u year the city authorities took
over the work. appointed n tree warden
the nrst In the west--nnd nppropriat.
ri funds. Within i've years 1900
trees were planted. within i've years
nine southern California cities adopted
municipal control Of their trees. Real
estate men place the commercial value
10 our own little city at over 5000.
go
Roadside tree planting II a forinida.
BILE proposition but II IL possible II
planned for = period Of ten TO twenty
years.
La Junta tribune., 1917-03-08
SHOES OF OTHER TIMES
Different Kinds of Shoes in All Ages,
and Many Different Peoples
10 Wear Them


gan to wear shoes, for history does
not tell us. But 1t was n great many
centuries ago that men first felt the
need of protecting the soles of their
feet from the rough and stony
ground. These people lived in a
warm country, where few clothes
were needed. so they did not want to
cover more than the bottoms of their
/ feet. They made themselves san
! dals, or flat soles of wood or of skin,
which We're fastened to their ankles
with strings, The people of colder
countries, when they wanted shoes,
originated moccasins, such as the
Indians wear, slipping their feet into
soft bags OF leather for greater
warmth. Sandals and moccasins were
/ probably the first shoes.
History and mythology tell us
! that there were shoemakers in an
cient Greece. and We know that the
/ Egyptians, the Greeks and the Ro-
mans all wore sandals, too; it was
a sandal that Jason. who went to
capture the Golden Fleece. lost in
the stream. when he was carrying
the woman across. Later on. the
women of Greece wore boots as well
I leather shoes which were dyed in
/ bright colors. Not many years went
] by before men began to decorate
their shoes with jewels or with gold
or silver ornaments. Buckles came
/ into use a very long while ago. and,
( Just as the Emperor Caligula at
Rome had his shoes embroidered
with pearls. long afterward Sir Wal
I ter Raleigh. when he appeared at
which were decorated with jewels
/ worth $4,000. For one period, in
England as well as on the Continent.
| the mobiles had shoes which were
made with such long points that It
was very hard to walk In them unless
/ the toes were attached to the knees
by little gold or silver chains. Some
boots had high, broad tops, which
we're lace trimmed. Then, OF course.
there we're the sort OF shoes which
the knights wore when they were
dressed in their armor: these were
made OF metal, put on in layers. and
/ reaching far out at the back there
was sharp spur.
But We mus, go back again to
speak more OF sandals and OF coun-
/ tries where they are still in com
mon use. Although in Europe shoes
we're for ages made OF either OF Ieath-
or or OF wood, footgear In the East
was often made Of straw. Have you
ever seen a pair of straw sandals
such as the Japanese wear, They
hav fiat soies of plated straw, and
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
An AnaIonY.

To renew ones youth Is that only
a fantastic dream, delusive mirage, or
is 1t a promise? Sub-human nature
offers a hint of this human expert.
ence. The newborn butterfly which,
having dried It's wings in the genial
sunlight has just fitted away across
the garden, exhibits every mark and
sign of youth. Last spring, this same
creature was born a caterpillar. Be
tween these two states of youth sue.
cessive the one to the other there is
no break in continuity of individual
existence. From the laying Of the egg
to the spinning Of the cocoon, the in
sect passes through all the natural
stages Of infancy, youth, maturity.
But 10, a second youth Edward Lew
is, In the Atlantic.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
FOOTSTEPS oE FATHER.

The story is told Of a saloonkeeper
who went home one afternoon and
found his wife away from home and
his three boys in the back yard, where
they had a bench, some bottles and
tumblers and were playing saloon"
The youngest, who was behind the
bar, had a towel tied around his waist
and appeared to be setting up the
drinks pretty freely. The father was
dismayed at the nature of the chill
dren's play, a feeling that turned to
the deepest alarm as he realized that
actual beer was being dispensed over
the make-believe bar, and that his boys
were staggering, while a neighbor lad
lay drunk under a tree. When the
mother returned she found the boys
In bed and her husband sObbing like
child. That night the saloon was
closed, and its former keeper entered
another line Of business.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
JUDGES Love Profession.

The great majority Of judges have
possessed a strong love of their pro-
fession, some even for the technical
part Of the law. Lord Wensleydale
once apologized for his late arrival at
a dinner party, informing his hostess
that he could not tear himself away
from a beautiful demurrer"
Mr.. Justice Patteson found so much
pleasure in his work on the bench that
he was afraid that he might continue
it after his increasing deafness made
it expedient in the public interest that
he should retire, and he exacted
promise from a friend - which was
faithfully fulfllled-that he would tell
him Immediately he thought his i'm
paired power Of hearing untitled him
for the work. London Tit-Bits.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
WAR BEER.INsPlRED2

Speaking Of the use Of beer by the
students of Germany, Professor SIM Of
the University Of Bonn says: "The
flooding of the stomach and brain with
beer, so prevalent among our students,
/ regard as a national evil, whether
considered from the hyglenic, eco
nomic or intellectual point of view"
Speaking of its moral effects, DR.. A.
Forel Of the University of Zurich says:
among the academic youth Of Ger
many the drinking Of beer has truly
killed the ideals and the ethics, and
has produced an Incredible vulgarity."
And DR.. Edward Hartman: Although
Of all nations Germany has the great
est capacity for culture, the general
culture Of It's higher classes is UNDER
going frightful retrogression, because
Of the beer consumption Of its stu
dents"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07

duced on the new models for grown
people and dyed filet or colored Rus
sian laces are to be reckoned with for
them. Gold and yellow tones in eve
ming gowns and in dress hats indicate
that gold color has made more than
temporary success. 1t is recon-
mended for the silk slip to be worn
under net frock. These slips, by the
way, are not always of SILK, but of ma
terlals that have an equally good eff
feet seen through the net.
In the white net dress shown In
the picture deep tucks and narrow ruff
fles take the place of lace or en-
broidery. Clever designing gives the
frock the most valuable Of ell inter-
ests, its creator depending on net
alone to turn out an attractive party
frock for the young girl, deep tucks
and narrow rufiles alternate on the
plain skirt. The three-quarter length
sleeves are finished with three little
ruffles and panel OF the front Of the
bodice makes place for the same sort
of youthful decoration. The bodice
is extended into a peplum at the sides,
edged with ruffies and at each side
of the panel is finished with q border
Of narrow ribbon. Hanging loops Of
ribbon at the waist line provide a
setting for little silk roses posed at
the top Of the loops. The ribbon Is
chosen to match the undersl:p in color,
but the roses are usually In rose
colors.
The day Of the dainty and becom-
ing jabot is not over, but 1t has
passed its meridian. For there are
other things In neckwear that claim
more and more attention as the sum
mer wanes; they emphasize our reluc-
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
Matter.of.Fact Lovemakinq.

For downright prose Doctor john
sons offer Of hand and heart to his
second wife would be very hard to
beat.
my dear woman" said Johnson, Il
am a hardworling man and withal
something Of a philosopher. I am, as
you know, very poor. l have always
been respectable myself. but grieve
to tell you that one of my uncles was
hanged"
Il have less money than you, doc
tor" demurely answered the lady, "but
| shall try to be philosophical, too.
None Of my relatives has even been
hanged, but / have several who ought
to be-"
Providence and philosophy have evil
IDENTIFY mated US my good woman"
said the doctor as he pressed cilaste
salute upon the lady's brow.-Rehc-
both Sunday Herald,
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
|OBlIl1gtatlCe
~ ~
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PROHIBITION AND COAL.

Under the above caption a recent
number of The Outlook in o Especial
correspondence" article directs atten-
ton to the coal situation. With new
factories springing up everywhere to
meet war demands, says the author,
Lewis T. Thesis, nothing but q huge
" increased output Of coal can prevent
prices from reaching a ruinous figure"
Among the things which stand in the
way Of increasing the output are, he
points out, the draft, the impossibility
of employing a greater number of coal
miners because Of the falling off in Inn
migration, and obvious difficulties in
speeding up" the organized mine
workers. "Under these conditions"
continues Mr.. Thesis, 1T is interesting
to note the effect of prohibition on the
output of coal In regions that have
gone dry He reminds us that when,
at the time of the trouble between the
Colorado Fuel and Iron company and
its employees, the saloons were closed,
the average production Of coal per man
per day was greatly increased.
a comparison made by the White
Oak Coal company Of West Virginia,
covering the three months prior to
June 80, 1914, the date the dry law
went into effect, and the three months
following, shows an increase during
July, September and October of 81
1885 tons. These figures are fur
nished by Mr.. w. B. Reed, chief ac-
countant, who adds: ut is safe to
assume that the same rate Of increase
would be carried out throughout the
entire year, and If that be the case, the
result would show an increased produc-
ton per annum, due to the absence OF
liquor in the field, Of 128,793 TONS"
And this Is the increase Of a single
company.
Mr.. J. D. A. Morrow of the Pitts
burg Coal Producers association is
quoted as stating to the interstate COM
merce commission that the production
Of coal In the Pittsburgh district alone
would be increased 100000 tons If
strong drink were eliminated.
'Tn fact" says Mr.. Thesis in conclu-
sion, "aIl testimony on the subject,
from factory, mine and shop, tells the
same story-take away drink and the
Of the workingman increases
The simplest, the surest,
The only certain way Of increasing coal
production at this time is by prohibit
ng drink. II we want cheaper /
,oal during the war we must take, as
/ war measure, the one and only step
hat viii surely increase coal produc-
ION"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07

| snow shoes, are added to the herd
every winter. The business may be
profitable for the peasant but 1t is any
thing but pleasant for the elk. When
1t comes time for dehorning the poor
beast is thrown and held down while
peasant hacks away at his antlers
with a saw, usually dull one. The
operation may take half an hour, and
all this time the animal shrieks in
agony. And the peasants say It does
not hurt that he merely cries from
fright!
East may be East, and West, West,
'and never the twain shall meet" as
Kipfing says; but here certainly North
and South meet. For while elk flourish
in this land of contradictions and rein
deer as well, yet one Of the popular
beasts Of burden Is the camel-Lapland
and Arabia. The camel is most salts
factory animal for packing goods over
the trail in winter. He costs only $50,
will carry a Compound load faster than
a man can walk, and will make four
days trip with no food whatever pro
vided only he be given from time to
time a little weak tea. Tea might be
expected to be popular along the bor-
der between the Russian and Chinese
empires, but for camels-well, at least,
1t seems odd.
Because the national ownership of
the land was in dispute, some gold
bearing gravel deposits, the existence
of which was known, have never been
worked. Now that the Russians have
definite possession, these prospective
gold mines are attracting people into
the country and when transportation
facilities are improved it will become
better known.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07

well as white, and made up with nttis
frills, hemstitching and picot edging,
with sometimes lines of chainstitching
in white silk introduced. Tan appears
to grow In the good graces Of discrim-
mating women, to be used in the place
Of white, where llvelier colors are not
desired.
But nothing can exceed fine, white
organdie, daintily embroidered, and it
appears IN many sets. One of them is
shown in the illustration made of Swiss
organdie. Many small dots, exquisite.
ly done scallops and a fine flower and
leaf design contribute to the success
Of this rich bit of flnery.'
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07

It is early in the season to predict
what the party frock for young girls
will be made of, but manufacturers
so far have given the preference to
nets and chlffons. The girl who must
be QUILTED early for fall can make a
safe choice between these two always
beautiful mediums for translating the
designers ideas into evening clothes.
Filet net as well as the fine round
mesh nets, has been introduced along
with new laces to help out the seasons
modes, while satin and taffeta, we
know, will be depended on for petit
coats and underslips.
Nets embroidered in metallic effect
in filet and Russian styles are intro
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07

net. Sometimes two materials are
combined In them. and very often two
colors are used together, as In the
white organdie collars and cuffs with
little rufies of organdie and dots EN-
brOidered In blue silk, In one Of the
sets shown IN the picture. White and
pink, white and rose. white and tan
are all favorites made up in this way.
The little ruffies have picot edges and
hemstitching contributes its share to
the dainty finish of these new aspir-
ants for favor.
White is not always part of the
play in organdie neckwear. Pale.
shades of pink, blue, yellow, rose and
tan are used for collars and cuffs, as
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
JustIhcatIon.

A former Berlin correspondent was
talking about Admiral Holweg's book
in justification Of the submarine war.
"The Germans, with their queer,
blind souls can justify anything ANY
thing, mean, that they do them
selves" he said.
1.-THE Germans are like the lady who
had costly string of pearls sent
home.
"'You ought to be ashamed to buy
those pearls, said her husband, BIT
terly, considering how I'm situated
"Why, George said she, that's
just It. Do you think want every
body to know what hole you're imp
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
The TactfuI Writer.

When writing to those away from
home or distant relatives or friends
see to it that your letter fairly spark
les with cheer and good news. Bring
a smile to the readers lips and make
him or her long to be with you to share
the happy joys you tell about.
These are the kind Of letters that
go straight to the hearts of those who
receive them. The vast majority of us
have a full measure Of cares and re-
sponsibilities to contend with, but ev-
eryone of us can often think a happy
thought or speak a good word and we
should in all fairness pass it on.--Ex-
change,
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
ENTIRE BLOUsEs OF LACE
In Some Of the Most Attractive the
Patterns Are Worked In a
Lustrous SILK Thread.

Bfouses made of real laces- filet.
Irish and the fine Bohemian lace are
being shown. The f1let blouses are
particularly attractive, being made of
soft, coarse lace In which the patterns
are worked in a lustrous silk thread.
One blouse which is made entirely
of this lace, is cut with a square collar
which is embroidered in heavy white
silk. 1t is finished by a row Of GRO
cheted buttons set very closely togeth-
er down the front.
In another blouse the same sort Of
lace is combined with white net which
forms a deep shoulder yoke and the
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
BARLEY CROP INCREASES.

More barley is being produced In
washington since the prohibition law
became effective than before, accord
ing to the annual report Of R. D. Jar
Doe, state grain inspector. He states
that the receipts Of barley from July
] to November /, 1916, were 3,075,71
bushels as against 2,730,525 for the
same period Of 1915. This in spite Of
the fact that the demand for the grain
for the manufacture OF intoxicating
liquor has been cut off in all NORTH
western states.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07

relief and six bottles have entirely
cured me. All women who have female
trouble Of any kind should try Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. -
Mrs. ETA DORIoN, Ogdensburg, Wis.
Physicians undoubtedly did their best,
battled with this case steadily and could
do nomore, but often the most scientific
treatment is surpassed by the medicinal
properties Of the good old fashioned
roots and herbs contained in Lydia z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
II any complication exists it pays 70
write the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co, Lynn, Mass. ,fOrspecial free advice
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
YOU MAY TRY CUTIcURA FREE
That's the RuIe--Free Samples to Any-
one Anywhere.

We have so much confidence in the
wonderful soothing and healing proper
ties of Cuticura Ointment for all skin
troubles supplemented by hot baths
with Cuticura Soap that we are ready
to send samples on request. They ara
Ideal for the toilet.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07

! pains Alho y kkzil0
through my back
and side. I finally
lost all my strength
so / had to go to
bed. The doctor
advised an oper-
alton but | would
not listen to it. /
thought of what I
.hadread aboutLydia
e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
tried it. The first
b0@kte h1.o,,n,bk .,onA
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
Apparently So.

"If you refuse me my life will be
an aching void"
Another sutton told me that once"
"What happenedT'
HE has wife that weighs over
200 pounds and it strikes me that his
life Is rather full"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
THE WHITE RIBBoN.

The white ribbon follows the flag.
There goes to the battle front in
France motor ambulance as the gift
of the W. G. T. q. of the United States.
The driver is a member Of the New
York Young Peoples branch Of the
organization.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07

lance to part with It. Collars and col
lar and cuff sets have appeared and
they will tighten up the frocks and
suits that usher In fall and winter, and
be replaced later on by accessories
that suggest warmth.
The new sets are In white and col
ored organdIe, tn white crepe and in
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
GOOD FOR MAINE.

Maine enacted Its first statewide
prohibltory law In 1851. Since that
time it has elected 27 different COVER
nors, % Of whom have favored the
law.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07

Women are to wear trousers, ac-
cording to mandate Of fashion. 1t is
not a new fashion In some households.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
A Preliminary.

Can / enlist your efforts in this
volunteer work.
II must first recruit my health"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07

DisagreeabIe and Dangerous Trouble
is diarrhea, but a speedy and certain
cure is found in Mississippi Diarrhea
Cordial. Price Csc and 50c.-Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
Few Of Them Do.

He--Are you fond of indoor sports7
She-Yes, If they know when to so
home.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07

upper part Of the sleeves. This is also
embroidered.
Heavy Irish crocheted lace is used
for another blouse, which is cut with
smart high collar. The blouse
fastens in front and is finished by a
row Of large crocheted buttons which
form the sole trimming.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07

One way to teach children to be good
is to set the example.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07

The truth that occupies a nutshell
finds some minds too narrow to give it
room.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
PAINS SHARP
and STABBING
Woman Thought She Would
Die. Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Ogdensburg, Visit suffered from
female troubles which caused piercing
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-09-07
Communal az Earms.

There is indeed a craze for elk-farn-
ing; even villages have communal elk
farms. The elk are pastured In en-
closures surrounded by ten-foot fences
and are bred like cattle while fresh
Wild elk run down by peasants on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-21
FORMER GOPHER STAR
PLAYS WITH JACKIES

Chicago. Nov. 21.-'Husk' Joseph,
weighing approximately 210 pounds
and scaling 6 feet 2 inches, reported
to Coach ANGEL at the Great Lakes
Naval Training Station yesterday and
offered his beef for the Camp Funston
battle Saturday at Kansas City and
The match with Fort Sheridan, which
is to be played on Stagg field on tur-
key day,
Joseph is former University of
Michigan star and is counted on by
the sailors mentor TO prop UP the line
to meet the All-America back field of
the Sheridan soldiers. He will have
plenty of Maize and Blue company, as
Pat Smith, Phil Raymond. Alvin
Loucks and Hildner are former VOL
verines.
Lieutenant John Philip Sousa and
his band will give the Great Lakes
eleven a musical send-off today when
they depart for the Funston battle.
Sousa has taken an interest in the
team and promises to serve them win
ming music when he leads the 450-
piece band on turkey day at Stage
field.
Tickets for the sailors-soldiers
game are ON sale at all the leading
hotels, Mandel Brothers Thomas E
wilson's, A. G. SpaldiDg's, Room 1915
Hotel LaSalIe land in Lake Forest,
Waukegan and Evanston.