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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01
CAL0MEL MAKES YOU SICK, UGH!
IT'S MERCURY AND SAuvA7ES
Upl Don't Lose a Days Work! Clean Your Sluggish
Liver and Bowels With "Dodson's Liver Tone"

straighten you right up and make you
feel fine and vigorous by morning ]
want you to go back to the store and
get your money. Dodson's Liver Tone
IL destroying the sale Of calomel be.
cause It is real liver medicine: entire.
ly vegetable, therefore II cannot sail.
vate Or make you sick.
guarantee that one spoonful OF
Dodson's Liver Tone will put your slug.
gish liver to work and clean your bow.
els Of that sour bile and constipated
waste which is clogging your system
and making you feel miserable. ! guar.
antee that a bottle of Dodson's Liver
Tone will keep your entire family feel.
ing fine for months. Give II to your
children. II is harmless: doesn't grippe
and they like It's pleasant taste.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01
vN7
March Out Slowly In Single File"

~ ~ss S'~~fy wv S''0'S wv
can be. 1t Is only when we become
frightened that there Is dnnger.' And
In this way everyone tried to be calm,
even though everyone felt so nervous.
FOR the bell had been a fire bell.
And they had all known It. Soon ev-
cry single one of the children was
out In the big courtyard and they had
Mt last reached the street. The teach
ers were all out too. All but one, and
that teacher was the n who helped
with their games and who taught them
low to drill and exercise. They won
Tered where she could be.
"They felt sure she must be out.
somewhere and each class thought she
was with another group. But no n
saw her and everyone felt a great fear.
"The sound of the horses coming
down the street and the sharp, shrill
call of the engine made everyone watch
the firemen. They were coming! My,
how quickly they had arrived! They
were putting on their long rubber
coats and their red helmets as they
were jumping Off the fire engines.
Some of them had been putting on
their conts as the horses had been
dashing through the crowded streets
to the sch%oolhouse.
1.-THE hoses were put TO work. The
water began to pour into the windows
of the school which were now sending
out big columns Of smoke. The fire
was n large one and 1t had started so
suddenly-no one knew how. The
Hremen were climbing up the ladders.
Everything was done In n second 1t
seemed.
"Ts there anyone In the huilding?'
asked n fireman.
ayes some one shouted back. NO
one knows where Miss Black, the
'gym" teacher is.'
1.-THE fireman had gone right into one
of the windows. He had gone through
the flames II seemed. For now the
flames were seen roaring and blazing
from different parts of the building.
at was only n few more moments
and the fireman came back to the win
dow. 1t was n mass Of smoke hut they
CouIu uii ste tntt Ht NuS 'uIlsiHE
some one.
Gle reached the ladder and carrying
a person over one OF his great shoul.
ders he was climbing down. They all
recognized Miss Black, the gym
teacher, Of whom they were so fond.
"She had been in the gymnasium ny
herself putting up some lists for games
to he held the following week between
different teams In the school.
"And when the fire bell had runR
she had not realized ut first what II
meant. Then she had been overcome
with the smoke which had reached
the gymnasium almost before II
reached any other part Of the building.
"She was saved. And even though
It was some little time before she was
able to speak she knew II was the
brave fireman who had saved her life.
"The fire was put out after n great
deal Of work. And the brave horses
who had rushed so to the fire felt they
were a part of a great fire department
too.
"But almost every boy that night
told his mother that he wanted 10 be a
fireman when he grew up. for nothing
seemed so brave as n man who went
straight into fire to a v lives"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01
So YEARS OLD,
HALE AND HARDY
And Praises Cardui, Which She
Says Pulled Her Through {.
Most Dangerous Period.

Mercer, Ky.-"About Is years ago."
writes Mrs. w. T. Ball, Of this place,
II began suffering with change Of life,
and was suffering very much. . /
began taking Cardui after having sui.
fered for 3 years. and I was dread.
fully nervous Hardly felt like doing
my work. Couldn't sleep well at nights.
However, after several doses of Cardul
/ saw an Improvement and In a few
days I could do my work with ease
and In two weeks I was able to walk
six miles and went to the street fair
at Central City and enjoyed myself.
After using two bottles. I got my
natural health and strength and 1t
pulled me through that most danger.
Gus Of periods In n woman's life with
no trouble or suffering.
am now hale and hearty, and was
80 years old the 18th of this month.
/ will never cease praislng Cardui,
which did me so much good. 1t also
saved my daughters life when she had
such a dreadful spell. . :"
Over 40 years In use, Cardui has
proven its efficacy as "the woman's
tonic" II you are weak, and run
down, and suffer from symptoms of
troubles peculiar to women, give
Cardul Il trlal.-Ady.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01
Sold fer AZ years. For
Malaria. Chills Fever.
Also q Fine General
Strengthening Tonic.
e0e and 500 q Ill
DRUG Stores.
r't%4;asEdsas'ss
Didn't Feed Them,

While n traveller was waiting for nm
opportunity to show his samples to a
merchant n customer came In and
bought n couple Of nightshirts. After
ward n long, lnnk laborer, with his
trousers tied below the knees, said TO
the merchant:
"Whnt was them things that chap
boughtT"
"Nightshlrts. Can ! sell you one or
tw6f"
"No. ! should think not. ! don't sit
about much o. nights"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01
Spanked the Kitty.

The little black kitten hid under the
vernnda and refused to come out and
be friends again with Polly. Mamma
found the little girl In tears, and asked
the cause Of the trouble.
"Hittly scratched me, so was
'bllgcd to spank her an now she won't
play with me-" sobbed Polly.
"If you spank kitty, she won't love
you" explained mamma
IL didn't know bout that" replied
the little n miserobly, "'cause you
spank me an I love you just the same.''
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01
The Particular landIord.

81 understand the police backed the
patrol wagon up to an apartment house
In your nelghborhood and took out n
bunch Of dlsorderly tenants"
"Yes. Great world. isn't ~ The
man who owns that place wouldn't
rent an apartment to anyone who had
children"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01
RED FACES AND RED HANDS
soothed and Healed by cutieura-sam.
pie Each Free by Mail.

Treatment for the face: On rising
and retiring smear affected parts with
Cuticura Ointment. Then wash of with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. For the
hands: Soak them In n hot lather
Of Cutlcura Soap. Dry, and rub In
Cuticura Ointment.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01
As They Once Were.

"Mamma. did you ever e n hoop
skirtf" asked Bessie. who Ind been
reading about the bird.cage skirts OF
the days of the Civil war.
"No, dear, I never wore one, but
grandma did"
"Grandma why, how did she ever
put her cane on the groundT asked
Bessie.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01
Germany Disguised.

Elihu Root, on his return from Rus
Sia, said at II dinner In New York
Germany, while | was abroad. tried
very hard for n separate peace. She
soon gave up, however, diSgustedly de-
claring that the allies were more in
clincd for separate pieces"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01
Hot Scotch,

Scot Sergeant drilling some raw re-
cruits)-Hoo IL It ye dlnna turin
aboot when All aboot tur-r-r-n We? Can.
ma we one'er-r-stan' guild Kings Eng
ishi-Passing Show.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01
IHOw's This +?

We uIer $1,000 for any case OF cataTrll
that cannot be- cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is tax.
Internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years
pric. 1jC. Testimonials free.
T.. ]. Cheney & co. Toledo, Ohio.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01
Prepared for Emeraencies.

Danny was looking at II picture of
Elijah going to heaven In II chariot OF
fire, Pointing to the halo on the proph-
cts head, Danny exclaimed: "See
mamma, he's carrying an extra tire !"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01
ObIIqInq.

Employer would rather have n
single man for the position.
Applicant-Wcll, advance me enough
money and I'll get a divorce.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01

IMITATION Is slNceResT FLATTeRY
but like counterfeit money the imita-
tlon has not the worth Of the original.
Insist on la Creole" Hair Dressing
it's the original. Darkens your hair In
the natural way, but contains no dye.
Price 81, OO.-Adv,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01

j.. VI. Sutton. dead in, Wilkesbarrc.
leaves S500,000 'for n home for aged
men of probity."
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01
ON FIRST

use "Renovine" and be cured. Do not
wait until the heart organ is beyond
repair. "Renovine" is the heart and
nerve tonic. Price 50c and 81. 0O.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01
From One Who Has Tried.

"Whnt Is the distinction between In
surance and a~Ssurancef"
Takes one tn sell the other"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01

Or. u. y. Failor rctires after -
years Of teaching in Brooklyn, y. y.
schools.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01

New York city In 1916 recorded 81
$50 marriages in 1914 there were -
012.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-01
EollY TO Make Promises.

II isn't policy to promise men things;
they like better TO be uncertain OF
you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
MEAT SHORTAGE
Livestock Men Ask Gov
eminent to Encourage
Growing of Food Ami
mails

Washington, Sept. 1.--LivestoCk produc-
ers Of the country meeting hare with tha
food administration and the department
of agriculture to discuss means of slim
ulating meat production, pledged them
selves tonight to observe any regulations
the government may adopt for control Of
their industry, and named a committee
Of . men to cooperate with officials in
dealing with threatened meat shortage.
in resolutions adopted the livestock
men recommended the following measures
to stimulate productions
financial government policy TO enCour-
age the growing Of food animals.
A stimulating price in purchases to he
made by the food administration for the
government and the Allies
licensing system for packing houses
to insure Just prices to both producer and
consumer
Esta blishment of central retail market
to sell to the consumer at cost Plus =
small profit
Special freight rates on livestock to en-
courage movement Of animals from the
West 70 the South and East.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08

Local people in a part of tho dav
Friday visiting the Central Name
FAIR grounds and watching the first
arrivals get themselves placed and
ready for the fair. A number of
the fakirs and exhibitors who were
at Lewiston have already arrived in
the city and are getting ready for
business. At tho park there was n
good business going on and the rail
road people were finding plenty to do
IN setting out cars ito be unloaded
The trurkmen We're commencing to
get their rush Of business and things
were commencing to look more like
fair.
TIL" really big rush is expected 10
commcr-re Sunday night when fhc
hrst arrivals from Pressure 1sln Fair
Will begin to show up. It is thought
that all Of the fakirs and MANY of
tho exhibitors which word at this
fair will he seen at Watcrville and
that the midway here this wear will
he tho LARGEST for long time. Tho
local exhibition comes so late that
the shows in other places have Clog
cd end they will hn on hand ,iere
for the hig Central Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
SMITHFIELD

The funeral of irwin Tracy was held
Thursday at p NJ. at the church and
was largely attended. His children
were all present. also large mum
Der of relatives Rev. Mr.. Meeker OF
the Congregational church at Nor
ridgewocEl officiated. Interment was at
East Mercer.
School commenced at the White
house last Monday, with Bertha bud
ley teacher. The other schools will
open September 10, with Miss Fran
ces Jones at the village; Miss Berry,
Foster, East Pond: Miss Maud En-
cry at the Gould, and Miss Meservy
at the City;
c. A. Dow has returned from New
York. where he left his son Clarence
of Co. X, 2od Inf. slowly improving.
It is hoped he will be home on a fur
Tough in a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
AMSTER TO refund
$4,000 BY CHECKS

Boston, Sept. IN. l.. Amster, chair
man of the stockholders protective COM
mittee of the Chicago. Rock Island e. Pa
cific RAILWAY, announced tonight that he
was arranging to send out about 1900
checks in repayment Of stockholders who
made voluntary contributions to aid the
committees work.
In returning to the stockholders every
cent they sent to my committee" says
Mr.. Amster's statement, Il will be out
about $4,000 in cash which l incurred In
of-pocket expenses during the two
and a half years or more of the Rock
Island campaign. but for which I had no
way Of procuring vouchers"
Continuing. the statement cites some of
the things accomplished by the protective
committee and says that in preparation
for the annual election of directors on
Oct II the committee has decided to send
circular letter to the stockholders out
lining the committees views.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
NAME COMMITTEE
To Aid in .Apportioning
Coal Output
Or. Garfield Outlines Plan to Controi
Retail Prices Through Local Conn.,
rnittees-ln Many Communities Now
No Available Supply

Washington, Sept. Ito assure every
part of the country an adequate supply or
coal this wintss, tho fuel administration,
il was announced tonight. will name
committee in each state to assist IN APP
Forthcoming the output. Or. II. A. Car
field the fuel administrator, in making
public the plan amplfed his proposal to
control retail prices through local COM
mittees.
The state representatives Of the fuel
administration will appoint in each coun-
ty and in each city of more than $500 in
ha bitants a committee to suggest fair re
tail prices. Cooperating with the state
! representative. there will be state COM
mittee charged with ascertainins the
amount of coal needed by the state to
/ carry il through the winter.
! No person will be named as state repre-
sentative or as A member of any COM
I mittee Garfield said. who is in any way
connected with the coal industry.
/ Local committees will be appointed by
/ the state administrators but the state
! committees will he named by Dr Car
! field. with the approval Of the President
Each local committee will he asked i'm
mediately to report to the fuel admins
! tration what it considers a fair retail
price for its community and this price
will he fixed.
In many communities today DR. Car
4 fe1d III tbara &c Ny
| able at any price and one of tire first aims
Of the fuel administration will he to sup
! PLY these localities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
Will Tell Vacation Experiences

Dr. Arthur J. Phelps returns tomorrow
to the pulpit Of the First Baptist church
Strange Incidents and Amusing Expe-
riences of Ny Summer Vacation is DR.
l'heps Sunday night topic. in which he
will tell of rural superstitions. operations
for appendicitis. the Metropolitan Art
Gallery, A male quartet and chorus will
sing drifting" by Achlev; The Lord
j. My Shepherd" by Kirkpa trick In the
morning H. will preach his third annual
sermon as pastor, The beginning Of the
fourth year Of the passionate will be cele-
hratcd by the presence OF officers Of the
church on the platform. with words Of
greeting. The observance Of the I.ord's
Supper and the Bible school will follow
this service. Morning anthems: THE
! king Of Love Ny Shepherd Is" and my
Cod. My Father"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
Investigation Is Ordered

Raleigh y. O., Sept. State Soil
citor Clement, at Salisbury. was in
structed by Attorney General Man
ming today to make such investiga.
ton of the death near Concord. Aug
90, Of Mrs. Maude 4. King, Of Chi.
oago, as necessary to satisfy himself
whether a crime has been committed
and to reopen the case If deemed ad-
visable.
This action followed the receipt by
the attorney general of telegram
from Assistant States Attorney Sill
van Of Chicago that the coroner
Of Cook county believes. after a post
norton examination, that Mrs. King
death was not an accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
THOMPSON SUES FOR
s1,6oo,ooo DAMAGES

Chicago. Sept. Mayor Thompson
filed praecipes in more libel suits to-
day. He asks 100000 damages from
the Chicago Tribune; s25O,000 from the
Chicago Daily News, and Victor F..
Lawson, its publisher; 100000 from
Jacob NJ Dickinson, former secretary
of war, who has made vigorous com
ment on the mayors anti-war atti-
tude and 100000 each from Fl. Fl.
Merrick and Arnold Joerns. respec-
lively, president and secretary of the
local chapter of the National Security
League.
Yesterday the mayor sued the Chi
cago Herald and James Kelley, its
publisher, for s25o0oO Thus the total
of damages claimed aggregates ST.
500 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
Board Of Registration

The Board Of Registration closed its
arduous duties in preparation for the
Monday election at o'clock Friday
afternoon, having put on 10 names,
made nine changes and summoned off
eight names during the four days in
which II has been in session.
Neither party has had workers pres
ent at the session and there has been
practically nothing doing at any time.
1t has been about the dullest meet
ing of the board that has ever been
held. The workers on the ward lists
began work at shortly after noon in
stead OF in the evening, as has been
the custom. and the names will be
ready earlier than usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
SAYS NOT TRUE
Jennings Declares Did Not Urge Ma
chinists TO Strike

The Kernehec Journal has receiv erl
the following telegram from Frank
Jennings, organizer of the railroad
men:
Dexter. Nc. Sept. {, 1917.
Daily Kennebec Journal.
Augusta, Me,
viii YOU kindly deny statement
in Friday issue Of my being in Water
Vile recently urging machinists to
strike for eight cents per hour. There
is no truth In the statement.
FRANK JENNINGS
Members Of the machinists' union
at tie Maine Central shops say that
they have no intention of going on
strike or of asking for more money
at this time. This will be good news
to the people of the city who do not
want to- see another strike started in
the city for A long time, If ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
CENTRAL MAINE FAIR
OLD FOLKS CARNIVAL

This is tho old folks day, Friday.
Sept IA. 1917. where they meet at the
Coliseum in the forenoon and re--w
old acquaintance for Joy and pleasure.
They arc furnished an automobile ride
which will be for sight seeing over
the Fair grounds and city. This is
followed by an address by Ex-senator
Johnson of Waterville. One of es en-
ioyable periods Of the day will he the
lunch which we'll be served to the
old folks and veterans at the Coli
scum and then presents distributed,
day here will bring JOY and cheer
again in the evening Of life.
SILAS ADAMS
Supt Old Folks Carnival
Waterville. Sept Z, 1917.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
ANT|-M|l|TAR|STS
TO SUE FOR LIBEL.

Washington. Sept. THE American
Union Against Militarism issued a
statement tonight announcing its in
tention of suing for libel Amy news
paper or press association which sug-
gests that we are German agents or
are Pro-German' or supported by
German funds or are guilty of 'sedi-
ton or treason however these words
may be modified.
The statement says several s,ch
suits are in preparation and that an.
nouncement il made ahead of actual
legal action because Of news dis
patches printed yesterday that the de-
partment Of justice was contempIat.
ing investigation of the union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08

2 wagon, Driver John Davis holding
the reins and being accompanied py
Chief w. w Berry. The pair at
tracted much favorable attention and
many people said they seemed ike
good pair for the work.
They are Of fine dapple grey and
Of good size and went along as though
they found no trouble at all in hand
ling the heavy cart. They will have
TO be educated in the work of the de-
partment and will doubtless become q
familiar sight on the street in a short
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
Mrs. Sarah n. Pierce

Mrs. Sarah II. Pierce of Fairfield
Center died at 1915 o'clock, Friday
morning after a long illness, aged 10
years. Mrs. Pierce was an artist of
some note BY profession and was for
merly located in Augusta with her
son. Grant, who attended school there.
Besides the son, she leaves a daugh-
ter. Rose y, Egerton. of Bridgewood,
y. J. Funeral services $50 P. NJ.
Sunday at her home in Fairfield Cen
ter. Interment in Madison in the fam
fly lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
OMAHA PACKING
STRIKE SPREADING

Omaha, Sept About 5000 en-
ployes or nearly half Of the working
forces of the packing houses of South
Omaha are on strike today. it was es-
timated. The companies continue to
fill orders. including those of the gov
eminent and both sides to the contro-
versy express the hope that govern
ment interference will soon put an
end to the strike.
The men ask five cents an hour in
crease in pay and the companies have
offered half that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08

The contract for the extra 3s5 feet
OF 54-inch sewer. which it was recent
ly voted to build for the Hayden brook
sewer extension, has been let to the
Edmond Cyr Co, the same concern
that has been doing the rest of the
work. and it is expected that it will
be all completed before the beginning
OF the winter. Good progress is now
being made on the section which goes
up Oak street ard this will he com
pleted within a few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
Church Notices

Services az the Pleasant street Method
list Episcopal church tomorrow will ne ac-
ule after the GUNNER vacatio tine. The
pastor, Rev. John NJ. Arters VII prna CHI
IN the morning at 1890 upon the subject
The Silences Of Jesus" aud the evering
prea ching service will be at 10 wit, AN
cieAt landmarks as the sermon tonic.
The Sunday school is at the moo, hour
and the Erworth Leaeue dev tional m ct
ing will he held at $40 T. NJ The Meth
odist church gives hearty invitation to
tho9e who are rot accustomed to attend
church elsewhere