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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22
HOW TO WRITE GOOD LETTER
IN Applying for wsrk the Best Rvis
Ia "Jvst Ne Natural Says En-
ploymsnt Expert.

What constitutes n good letterf
For At least two thousand years
men have discussed the e~pIs,clary art.
The topic came up the other day al
the once Of the state public employ.
ment bureau when Harry c. Taylor.
its superintendent. took from his desk
a sheaf OF letters Of application he
had been saving and by process Of
elimination found those that he
thought might n least draw the con.
SidcratOn Of a discerning employer
Such letters were few.
"If one general rule were TO be Civ.
en- for better writing" Mr.. Taylor said.
y think u would be, be natural. The
trouble with most people In writing
letters Is that they are too stln. There
Is too much formality and convention.
ality. believe that almost % per
cent Of those who write letters full to
give any real impression Of their own
nature or their mental callber OF their
general ability. Many times, II Ia wha,
the applicant has left out OF his letter
that decides against him"
Here Mr.. Taylor picked n letter
FROM the sheaf. II was from n girl In
a country town who wanted 10 md
work In the city. She wrote n letter
81 FIVE pages that resembled n life HE
tory except II did not state her age,
%inclinntions or experience. II did say
she was worth her weight In gold At
Homework"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22
As nan As THaT?

A s%choolboy was told to write an
essay on editors, says the Falbrook
Call Enterprise, and this is M.
result:
4 don't know how newspaper.
came 10 be- M the world, and | don't
think the good Lord does, for he
amt got nothing 90 say about an
editor IN the Bible. | think the
editor is onc Of the missing links
you read about and stayed In he
bushes until after the food and then
came Out and wrote the thing up
and has been here ever since. |
don't think that he ever died be-
cause | never saw a dead one and I
never heard Of M getting licked.
m a doctor makes a mistake, he
hurics II and people dassant say
nothing.
when an editor makes a mistake
there is big swearing and lots Of
fuss, but II a doctor makes a mis-
take there is a funeral, cut flowers
and perfect silence.
"A doctor can use a word a yard
long without anybody knowing what
II is, hut IL am editor uses one he
has 10 spell II.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22
The New Trump, Tramp, Tramp


judge l. J. Peach should have
been a great poet, but instead Of
dcvoiine his time TO the writing Of
poetry hc has been cngagcr other
wise. Since he and Judge Rogers
quit writing funny lines for each
other not much has been heard OF
him In this line Of business. But
the Judge still occasionally writes
a poem. His latest effort is a parody
on the old war song, Tramp Tramp
Tramp. The Boys are Marching.
Many years have passed us by in the
good old L. ;. a.
Since they called us out to battle
for the right.
But the time at last has came when
we honor Glory's name.
Aud we'll show our German friends
that We ran fight.
CHORUS:
Sail. sail. sail across the ocean.
Cheer up France, well soon be
there.
And we'll show YOU We can nght,
in the day or In the night,
And the German lines we'll smash
aud rip and tear.
W. don't fear your submarines, Tia,
the Kaiser thinks so grand,
For We have a way TO smash them
out Of sight
In the trenches just the same anu
you ! think yourself TO blame
When your mp against the real
ihing in the fight.
when the w.r is an complete, W.
Will have the Kaiscr's seat,
And We'll hoist our Nag upon tile
highest dome.
And make William don his hat Ia
the stars and stripes az that
Aud we'll shoulder arms with honor
and rome home.
CHORUS:
sail, sail back across the ocean, to
our own hear native land,
For we've got the Fudcrlaud, 900,
the Kaiser with his band,
And we'll place them In the museum
In our home.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22
Shrinking Cotton Goods.

To shrink perchle and glnghnms,
make a strong brine Of cold water and
n lot ~ salt, Fold goods In yard
lengths back and forth and place In
tub, folding once again, 20 that every
part Is covered. Allow TO stand over
night, then turn on water, finish again
with cold water, lift gu OF tub nnt
do not wiring OF squeeze. Hang on
line seivnge edge, plnning close along
whole edge loosely enough TO allow
for s~hunkage. As goods dries II
shriuks aud Is free from wrinkles.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22

Romnn skivicki Of Sunderland ron.
tinues 10 be favored OF fortune or by
his own foresight. He held on 20 his
onions when all his wise Yankee
friends said "sen." and has got the
highest price on record. 81 = bag Of
100 pounds. When ne price got up to
~ his Yankee friends dropped In and
told Roman that II was dangerous 20
hold on any longer, and they repeated
the warnings at ~, s. and 81 but stlll
Roman kept some OF them TN the last,
70 there is amy last when crops are
going up on a crop failure. Roman
made n net profit ~ $1,000 on his on
ions In 1901. and he must have done
much better than that this year
Northampton Gazette.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22
Cream Scenes.

Take two cupfuls pastry -four, for
teaspoonfuls baking powder, two te~
spoonfuls sugar, one-half teaspoonfhl
salt. four tablospoonfuls butter, twp
eggs, one-half cupful cream. Mlx aud
gift together fouf, baking powder,
sugar and salt. Rub IN butter with
tips Of fingers; add eggs, well beaten.
and cream. Toss on = Toured board.
pat aud roll 20 three-fourths inch In
thickness. Cut IN Vquares, brush with
white OF egg, sprinkle with sugar ana
bake In a hot oven 10 minutes.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22
GREAT DAM IN ANrIpoOEs
New South wales Structure Hes
catchment Area Of 5000
equsre Miles.

sTho first large scheme for water
conservation purposes in New South
Wales r. now nearing completion.
Gays a Canadian department Of com-
mcrce report. "Burrinjuck Dam. as II
II named. Is being constructed Of ce-
ment. OF which $1,000 tons-manufAc
tured IN New South waies-has been
used up 10 date. The dam IL being
placed In a narrow, rock gorge be
tween hills 1900 feet high. Il will
hold up the Murrumbldgee river for
Al miles and the G~oodradirbce and
Yass rivers for ~ and 3 miles re-
spectiveiy. All these rivers were sub
icct 20 foods and running dry previ-
ously. hut now a constant supply n
assured.
The catchment area n 1900 square
miles In extent. aud some Of the peaks
I'm the mountain rnnges are 5000 feet
high aud are covered with snow In the
winter. The average rainfall IL % to
20 inches.
The dam will be go feet high and
10s feet thick ~ the base, tnpcring to
IS feet thick NJ the tor. The length
across at the crest will be $50 feet.
The water will he allowed 10 reach a
top storage level OF 2a2 feet against
the dam. and n viii he possible TO
store &.3s0O0O,OOO gallons OF water,
Although the dam is not yet finished.
the water has been used extensively
for some time az the main area for
which u was principally intended and
which r. known u the Yanko area.
This area a. situated 200 miles away
from the dam, and the water hnds lis
way there by the old bed OF the Muir.
rumhidgce river. Many ~ the farms
are now occupied, and Il is estimated
that when the areas are fully settled
there will be about 1000 farms and the
population will be about 10000. Gov
eminent assistance to settlers IA being
very literally given. Almost any Kind
Of fruit may be grown on the farms.
nairying. mixed farming end ostrich
raising are successfully carried on at
present"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22
Whan courans Fan.d.

Tho family was having guests 10
dinner. and s~ix-year-old Edward had
his supper alone and was sent 10 bed
somewhat earlier than usual. The ap-
petlxing aroma Of roast turkey, In
which he had not shared, reached him
as he lay awake, pondedng over his
hard fate. and he decided 20 descend
20 the dining roo and claim hts
rights.
But when father, beholding the small
figure ~ the door. demanded sternly ;
swell cir. what do you Waptf I'd
wards courage fell, and he answered
apoiogetlcally; II just came 10 sec
~ you would lend me n bone when
you're through with it."-Topeks
state Journal.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22
Notice of Contest

NNNNANN " NNAN"N
Contest No. 3i3I Serial No. O7306
Las Cruces, y. ~, May p, 1917
To Josie n. Walker Of Columbus,
n. NJ, Contcstee:
You are hereby notified that
Charles u. Price who gives Colum-
bus. n. NJ. as his post Office address
did ON May ", 1917. file in this Office
his duly corrohorated application Ia
contest and secure the cancellation
Of yuor Homestead, Entry No 07396,
Serial No. Os306 made september
s. 1912, for Swh Section :, Town
ship PAS, Range & W. n. NJ. p. Mer-
idian, aud as grounds for his contest
he alleges that Josie n. Walker, con-
lcstee, has wholly abandoned said
tract Of land and changed her resi-
dcnce therofrom for more than r..
months last past since making said
entry, aud next prior TO the date
herein; that said contcstec has not
established her residence ON said
land since the date aud entry there
of. and has made no improvements
thereon nor cultivated any portion
thereof; that the %cntryman's ab-
sencc Is not due 10 her employment
In the military service rendered IN
connections In Mexico. or along tho
borders thereof or In mobilization
camps elsewhere In the military or
naval organization Of the L. $. on
the national guards Of the several
| states.
You are. therefore, further mott
ned that the said allegations will be
taken by this Office as having been
confessed by you. and your said
entry will be cancelled hereunder
without your further right 10 be-
heard therein. either before this Of
flee Or on appeal, II YOU fail To nlc
In this Office within twenty days AZ
Ter the FOURTH publication Of this
notice, as shown below, your answer
udcr oath. specifically meeting ant
responding TO these allegations Of
contest, or II you fail within that
time 10 nle in this office due proof
That you have served a copy OF your
answer on the said contestant eth
'r in person or by registered mail.
lf this service is made boy the dcliy-
cry Of a copy of your answer 10 the
contestant In person, proof NJ such
service must be- either the said con-
l%eslani's written Acknowledgement
Ut his receipt Of the copy showing
d.to Of Us receipt. or the az
til 90 thc person by whom Ia
t.N,ty was made stating when
nd where the copy was delivered
{ made 10y registered mail. proof o.
sIch service must consist Of the
Iidayit Of the person by whom thu
opy was mailed stating when and
he post Office 10 which Il was mail
4. and this AFFIDAVIT must be ac-
ump0nied boy the poslmastcrs re-
ipt Tor the letter
lou should state iu your answer
he name of the postonlce to which
you desire future notices 10 be- sent
ID you.
John l.. Burnside, Register.
Date Of first publication, June T..
Date of second publication, june 3
Date Of third publication, June 70
Date OF fourth publication June -
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22
PEAT AS COAL SUBSTITUTE
Coming Much Into Favor In European
Countries Where Fuel supply
10 Limited.

Europeans. paying unusually high
prices for coal, are turning 20 peat
rs n substitute. Germany has been
sweden's principal source Of supply,
snd that source being cut OF the state
railways In that country have been
forced 20 curtail their schedules.
Pcat Is VIGOROUSLY one 81 the cheap
est-as Il Is one Of the uost abundant
~ fuels. Lack Of suitable furnaces
for its consumption has hampered lta
use Hs u did for a long time that Of
the crude oil from the American Pc
troleum fields. Recent experiments In
Sweden have proved that peat can be
made into cakes and used with econ.
omy IN n proper burner.
A Mnine man n few years ago ~.
cured patents for turning peat into
%hrIquettes which would produce a heat
ns intense as that Of charcoal aud
could be produced Ms chcaply as hi
luminous coal. while the ~hy-prOducts
~ manufacture would further reduce
the cost. Tho great advantage % the
fuel thus produced Is that Il burns
with little ash OF smoke, that II Is
clean 10 handle and can be used In a
stove or furnace about rs wood II.
There are extensive peat beds all
ovcr New England. aud II this process
we're put In operation the saving N
freight rates would make the peat
h%riquettos an economical form OF fuel.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22

The fact that building in Column
bus Is slill being continued proves
beyond u reasonable doubt that tho
town is siill GROWN. We have, dur
ing the past few months, lost a few
business people, but in most in
stances others have come n and
taken their places. aud today there
Is very few vacant business houses
and no desirable vacant dwellings.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22
Art In Pots and Pans.

Poor Cinderella was a lucky
Eirli
She may not have known II.
hut she was mighty lucky even
before she met the prince. And
~ arr her twentieth century
sisters Of the pots and pans, who
entertain their suitors against
the background Of shining aluml.
mum kettles. "often more attrac-
tive than cut glass vases" ac-
cordlng 10 Director u. G. Wat
son n the Milwaukee. wis, Art
Institute.
Mr. Watson believes In the art
not culinary ort, fither-of
pots and pans. lie told the NIL
wnukee Home Economics club
SC. Moreover. he declared that
the hest looking object In his
drawing room NJ home L. = ket.
tie. a polished copper kettle,
from Spain. to be sure, but none
the less a kettle.
Kitchen utensils are growing
better looking all the time" he
confidently assured a group Of
doubtful looking housewives.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22
Rug Cleaning at Home.

Rugs Of good quality and fast dyes
may be cleaned with soap and water.
FIRST. however. remember that water
plus dust equals mud-thereforc. be
fore the soap and water Is applied, the
rug should be thoroughly cleaned Of
dry dust. Then place the rug on .
Tablet is easier to work there than
on the BIOGRAPHY the soop and water
and work up n thick lather with q soft
brush. The RUG does not need TO be
soaked, but simply scrubbed vigorous
ly. The lather should be wiped on
with n sponge or soft cloth wrung out
Of warm water. This Is all the rinslng
necessary. Brush the nap all n way
80 that Il may he dry, smooth and vel
vety. with a whlSk broom give the
dry rug a Anal finish.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22

TWO LOTS. No. 3 aud I, block 10.
Ricc addition TO Columbus. n. NJ. TO
trade for good team-prcfor team.
wagon and harness. Would take
second hand wire or n good cow.
Inquire Of John A. piepmeier, Co
lumbus, n. N. ftp
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22
BanIshiuu Onions 0dor.

The d~lssgreeable smell which onions
leave on pots and pans can quickly be
removed by washing and drying the
pans, securing with common salt, and
placing on the stove until the salt is
brown. shake often. thsn wash the
pan as usual.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22

Owner--asre. what are you dolngi
Don't ypu know you're not allowed 10
take dsh out Of the waterf
Angler three hours without a hite)
I'm not taking them out; I'm feed
inG them.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22

no sou read tho war news resu.
iariyl-
mo- replied the eacitsble man.
when ! read one days war news !
got 10 nefvous ! have 10 skip 'he merit
day's."
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22
Bargain in Pumping Outnt

SiX-hOrse power engine, puml
Jack, 100 feet Of 8 inch pipe, 80 incl.
brass lined cylinder, sucker rods and
all complete-See +. NJ. Lingo o.,
the blacksmith shop. or q. 4. Parks
at the Courier Office. Il
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22

FOR SALE Two houses fur
nished, bargain prices Tor a few
duys-Rent will pay 90 per cent on
the investm,nt-Box 1903. n
IF a doctor goes 10 see another
mans wife he charges for It, but II
the editor goes he gets a charge Of
buekshot.
ANY old college can make a doc
tor nowadays, hut an editor has Ia
be born
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-06-22

Several business places for sale or
ease-BOb Flack u
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-08-23

Oats, 1916 crop, for sale. In.
quire of S. N. Grimwood.-adv
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-08-23
Summer Complaint

During the hot weather of the
summer months some member
of almost every family is likely
to be troubled with an unnatural
loosness of the bowels, and it is
of the greatest Importance that
this be treated promptly, which
can only be done when the medi.
cine is kept at hand. Mrs. f. r.
Scott, Scottville, N. Y. states: I
first used Chamberlains' Collie
and diarrhoea Remedy as much
as five years ago. At that time
I had a severe attack of summer
complaint and was suffering in
tense pain. One dose relieved
me. Other members of my
family have since used it with
like results. ADV.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-08-23
Household Goods for Sale

AS [ am about to move from
Hope, [ will sell at a great sacri.
fee some of my household furni'
ture, rugs, a large Radiant Home
heater only used a little over q
year, a Monarch range, nearly
as good as new, an oil stove, etc
If you are paying rent I viii
sell you my home cheaper thar
you can rent, for cash or on time
Make me an offer at once.
Mrs. L. M. NORTHROP.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-08-23
Ask Anyone Who Has Used l.

There are families who always
aim to keep a bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie and Dirrhoea Remedy
in the house for use in case it is
needed, and find that it is not
only a good investment but ssves
them no end of suffering. AS to
it's reliability, ask any one who
has used it.-Adv.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-08-23

Hopes popular young men, ar
rived on Monday mornings brain
and will visit here for several
weeks.
In thinking of the gift for the
soldier boy do not overlook the
appropriate line of pens, pencils,
knives, COMBS, etc., to be found
at McLaughlin's.
Frank Curry came down from
Finley Monday evening to visit
his father, S. D.. Curry, who is
under the weather at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. w. Haviland,
who have been enjoying their
summer vacation at points in
Minnesota, returned yesterday.
Mrs. G. G. Boise, of Fargo,
is in the city this week visiting
her father, S. D. Curry, who has
been sick the past week. At the
present writing he is recovering
nicely.
Sam Richard, accompanied by
his niece, Pauline Richard, left
on Wednesday of last week for
Moberly, Mo-, where they will
visit for a time with friends and
relatives.
MAN and W1FE-Want job on
threshing rig. Wife good crew
cook. Man can run engine, fire
or work any place. Good refer
ences. M. A. Martell, care Palm
Hotel, Hope.
Now is q good time to buy.
Roads are good, crops good.
prices good. Buy a car that
will run on less expense than
any other car on the market.
1t is a Maxwell. Price f. o. b
Hope. $1,000. II. M. MAJOR,
Agent.-Adv.
Mr.. Sweetman, representing
the Army Y. M. G. A., visited
our city last Friday and endeav-
ored to interest local parties in
promoting the work Of the or
ganization. Owing to the rush
of business at this season it was
impossible to secure a show of
sufficient interest and the gen.
tleman proceeded on his way tc
Finley.
Last week we Inadvertently
used the name of Miss Grace
Gray in stating that Miss Grace
Smith had accepted a position If
the Turnbull store. We are sure
that Miss Smith has not changed
her name, as yet, and we under
stand that when she does change
it it will not be changed to Gray
We humble apologize for the
error.
"Our Job" is the theme Rev
Franklin H. Bergman will take
for the Sunday services at 1.
O'Clock, and it promises to be
interesting and instructive. A
Is o'clock in the evening he will
take for his subject Sons
Besides the two sermons thu
usual services will be held in tn
Congregations church, includ
ing the good music and singins
rendered by the musician ant
choir. Everybody welcome.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-08-23


For Sale Cheap-Gaar Scott
threshing rig formely owned by
Francis Johnson, consisting of
one % horse power steam engine,
one SO inch separator, two ten.
der tanks and truck and one
cook car.
Good rig for three or four
farmers to do their own thresh.
ing.
Reply to Ole Arnegard, Hills.
boro, N. D. or G.. S. Moores.
Hope, N. Oak.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-08-23
Locals
As We Heard Them


For SALE-An A No. l fresh
COW. Ed. CARPENTER.
Mrs. P. a. Lindgren and baby
went to St. Paul Monday even
ing.
FoUND-Black felt hat on Main
street Sunday. Apply at this
Office.
Attorney Shippy went to Far.
go Monday evening on legal
business.
Saturday Special at Turnbull's
All kinds of fruits and vege-
tables. -adv.1
HORSES For SALE Several
good, young horses at the j. G.
Blakely 1arm.
Father Hart, of Hope. was here
Sunday aud held services in the
Catholic church that day Tolna
Tribune.
Banker H. P. Rice, formerly of
Colgate and now of Grand Forks,
was a business visitor in our city
this week.
There will be a dance at the
Finley opera house Friday even
ing, Aug. "a. Music by Teory's
orchestra. Come.
Mrs. Guy Baker arrived last
evening from Williston andi is the
guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. r. Baker.
A. A. Turnbull departed Mon.
day evening for Minneapolis
where he will spend several days
transacting business.
B. T. Kraabel left Monday
evening for Ingomar, Mont, tc
take personal charge Of his new
store there.
Miss Agnes Peterson return
ed Sunday from Minneapolis anc
st. Paul, where she has beer
purchasing her fall stock of mil
linery.
Mrs. H. E.. Bilden and chill
dren returned last Friday aftel
an extended visit with relative!
and friends in the western par
of the state.
}, Mrs. l.. j. Fullmer, who ha'
spent the past two weeks at tn
home of her daughter, Mrs. Hill
mar Erstad, in Fargo, returned
home Monday.
The Williams families, of Hope
and Martin Sorenson and wife
of Woodwork, were guests a
the A. B. Hutson home Sunday
-Aneta Panorama.
If any of Hopes patriot
: young men are looking for a goo
, chance to enlist, there is a fin
opening with Company b, Sec
ond N. D., Infantry, at Ne,
Rockford, so writes Sergean
! Jefferson. Come on, boys!
. The regular services will b
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-08-23

The Tired Fisherman has a Fine
String Of Fish. Yet he does not look
Happy, for he knows that when he
Gets to Town, the Fellows will ask.
"Where did you Buy them?' and he
will have to Grin Sheepishly, where
as he would like to Wallop them Fore
and Aft with his string Of Flnny Beau
ties.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-08-23
Hay For Sale

7 have 40 acres of hay land tC
be cut and put up. Will sell al
or let it out on shares.
F. H. FULLER.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-08-23

If you intend to subscribe for
any magazines or newspapers
leave your order at the Pioneer
Office. We can duplicate any club
offer made by a reputable maya.
zine or agency.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-08-23
Horses for Sale

Five good young horses for
sale. Cali at Hope Garage or see
T.. M. Major.