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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15


greens of the tropics and switch the
icicles from the North pole with her
tail, and it would take q canal from
the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mex
leo to carry boats laden with her but
ter and cheese.
If all the mules in Arkansas were
one mule he could stand with his
forcfeet on Canada and kick the man
out of the moon"
Well that's some great booster
dope, but how easy knocker might
say things in the other direction.
For instance in the long long ago
the writer was a young pedagogue,
plying his vocation near Arkansas.
and gathered impressions that might
be summarized about thusly: "If all
the seed-ticks in Arkansas, were
just one seed tick, he could stand on
his head, on shiprock and bore hole
in the hose of the lady in the moon"
'If all the germs of malaria in Ar
kansas were just one germ of ma
laria, it could stand on it's hands and
knees with its hands in the Atlantic
and his feet in the Pacific, and shake
the world with ague until Old Man
Atlas would jump his job"
"If all the berries in Washington
were just one berry and it were to
fall on Arkansas, Arkansas would be
pushed thru the world and the juice
Of the berry would fill the hole max
ing an ocean large enough and deep
enough to bear up all the warships
of the world
"If all the good things in Washing
ton, were just one good thing and
every drop of water in the world
were tongue, there would not be
tongues enough in the world to tell
all about that good thing" and yet
if you listen to the tales Tony Boyle
and some others tell you about Colo
rado you'd think that all of Arkan-
sas and Washington combined could
not hold candle for even the San
Juan basin.
Have good notion to pitch in and
say boost or two or three for the
Puget Sound country, but 'spect I'd
better wait spell.
Boys on the street yelling Extra /!
all about the United States going to
war with Germany"
Who may tell what that means :?
Who may foresee the outcome? God
pity us and save us from the horror
of modern warfare.
If you care to be bothered with it
will shortly write you letter de-
failing some of the things that give
great promise of great prosperity
for this section.
O. S GALBREATH
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

Notice is hereby given that there
will be a special meeting of the
stockholders of The Biggs Furniture
Company, held at its office in Du-
range, Colorado, on Saturday the
tenth day of March, A. d. 1917, at
2 o'clock p. M, for the purpose of
considering the question of the dis
solution of said corporation.
This notice is given by order of
the board of directors by resolution
adopted at special meeting held
January 27, 1917.
BERTHA BIGGS,
Secretary.
Durango, Colorado, January 90, 1917.
First Publication February 8.
Last Publication March 8.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the stockholders
of The Stein Mercantile company
will be held at the office of said
company at the hour of 10 o'clock
on Saturday, Feb. II A. ID. 1917
for the election of directors for the
year of 1917 and for the transaction
of such other business as may come
legally before the meeting.
THE STEIN MERCANTILE
COMPANY,
MORRIS STEIN Secretary.
First publication Jan. Is.
Last publication Feb. 18.
W. and s. w.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
THE PINE RIDGE DITCH
COMPANY. NOTICE OF
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The regular annual meeting of the
of The Pine Ridge
Ditch Company will be held at the
office of The Porter Fuel Company,
Nos. 206 to POS Century Building, in
the City of Durango, County of La
Plata and State of Colorado, on Sat
urday, the 10th day of March, A. ID.
1917, at the hour of (2) two o'clock
p. NJ, for the purpose of election of
officers, levying an assessment on
the shares of stock of said Company,
and for such other business that may
come before said meeting.
w. G. WEAVER, Secretary.
w. 1. CLIFFORD, President.
Dated at Durango, Colo, this
9th day of Februory, 1917.
First Publication Feb 8.
Last Publication. March 8.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
s4OO, 100000 NAVAL BILL PASSED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13. = 1t is
the policy of the United States to
settle all international disputes thru
mediation and arbitration, was the
declaration contained in Mann's
amendment to the naval bill which
passed the house this afternoon. The
bill appropriates $400,000,000.
The conspiracy of section of the
press to influence opinion in favor
of the allies is directed by Morgan's
company, munition makers and 9TH
ers was charged on the floor by Rep
resentative Moore.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
THE PORK BARREL" TWINS


Congressman Frear of Wisconsin,
with watchdog fidelity to the ma
tion's financial welfare, has protest
ed in a minority committee report
against the $3s,000,Oo0 rivers and
harbors bill.
This bill is twin to the public
building pork barrel' bill now be-
fore congress, which congressman
Frear has been unusually active in
showing up.
The only difference is that one
bill scatters expensive postoffice
buildings among the towns and viii
lagos of the nation while the other
apportions some 5000 projects in a
judicious manner upon inland stream
and various waterways.
Congressman Frear makes broad
statement when he says that half of
the S3S 100000 in the waterways bill
is wasted. He informs us in his COM
mittee report that commerce on such
streams as the Mississippi, the Mis-
souri,, Ohio, Tennessee, Cumberland
and others excepting the very deep
waterways, has diminished from 80
to 90 per cent in the last 40 years,
In the face of this decrease stands
the figures of government appropri-
ations for the same period of years,
reported to be $l59,000,000 from the
Mississippi, $60,O00,00O for the Ohio
and $22,000,000 for the Missouri.
The remarkable growth of the rail
road systems, of course, has diverted
traffic from the rivers. 1t is high
ly desirable that we restore to the
waterways of the country their early
freight carrying functions. But it
can never be accomplished in the hit
and miss fashion which now charac-
terizes the class Of improvements. II
is unpleasant to have to refer con-
tinually to foreign countries when
pointing out some of our government
al weaknesses but it is quite neces-
sary. If Germany, for instance, were
| to undertake the problem of internal
navigation in America, it very likely
would do two things. First, require
some form of local contribution and
cooperation. Second, lay out the
whole scheme in advance and ther
proceed to build up to it in periot
| of years. Commercial needs, not 10
cal political demands, would deter
mine the appropriations.
How congress can give calm con
sideration to these immense outlay!
of money, of questionable necessity
and in the face of spirited opposition
while the great international prob
lens of "after the war" knock des
peraterly at the door for recognition
passes understanding.-Des Moines
Capital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
NOTICE

Notice of the annual meeting Of
the stockholders of the Joe Freed
Ditch and Reservoir Co., will be held
at Redmesa church building on Tues
day, the goth day of February 1917
at 2 o'clock for the purpose of elect
ing new officers for ensuing year and
such other business as may properly
come before the meeting.
VIM. DAVENPORT, Pres.
LEO. S. TAYLOR, Sec.
Feb. 5-S-12-15. S. W.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

Motoring Department, The Herald
What makes my car jump when
starting? No matter how easily
let in the clutch it always starts with
Il jerk. As this is very unpleasant
/ should like to know the remedy. Is
there any danger if this is done too
often? w. NJ. R.
AS you do not say what clutch
you have we must assume it is a
leather covered cone. This will be
damaged in time by such action, as
the jerk will some day break some
part. 1t is known as "fierce"
clutch. Use neatsfoot oil to soften
the leather, but if the leather is
worn out it will have to be replaced.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
10. s. GLABREATH
WRITES FROM TACOMA

Tacoma, Wash. Feb. 8, 1917.
Dear Herald:
After two months, back in the City
of Destiny without look in at Du-
range, well what do you know about
that?
Pull our hair as we may, fate will
get our goats, in spite of us.
blame it on the snow blockade, that
butted in and swiped the days l had
set apart, for the renewing of ac-
quaintances in the old home town.
The long time away from my Of
flee made it imperative that get
back quick if not sooner and so here
am right side up with care.
If peradventure, some forlorn soul
back there would have felt better for
a grin at me, then Pm sorry l didn't
get over there, and l trust that my
perverse fate may sometime be kind
er to me.
The morning bade Pagosa
Springs adieu, the weather man was
pulling off 33 below which was a ra-
ther strenuous hint to me to get back
to place where zero is unknown.
Rain? Well yes we are some gull
ty of that offense out here, but there
are exentuating circumstances, Of
divers kinds, not the least of which
may be summed up, as "Rain-coats
are more becoming and comfortable
than snowshoes"
Folks who live in glass houses
shouldn't monkey with rocks you
know, and when Durangoans twit ul
with rain, they should remember the
flood when more rain came down ir
few days there than falls here II
many moons.
Amt it funny though, how every
body, but a, green livered knocker
boosts the section that tolerates him
Did you read United States Indi-
an Service Inspector H. S. Taylor's
blovigation of Arkansas
II Ill tne TlCe III aThdHsus WeIs
one grain it would take Grand Can.
yon to store it. If all the corn ir
Arkansas were one ear it would take
the combined force of all stump-pul
lers to extract one grain from thai
ear.
"If all the chickens in Arkansas
were one chicken it would straddle
the Rocky mountains like a Colossus
and its crow would shake the rings
from Saturn.
''If all the hogs in Arkansas were
one hog he could stand with his hind
feet on the island Of Cuba and his
forefeet on the Isthmus Of Panama
and dig the canal with one stroke Of
his snout.
"If all the cows in Arkansas were
one cow she could graxe on the ever
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
NOTICE FOR BIDS

Bids will be received until Feb
ruary 81, 1917, for the two story
house on Lot 16, Block So, Durango.
Said building to be removed before
April l, 1917. Privilege reserved of
rejecting any and all bids.
By order Of the Managers of Az
tee Camp No. 30, W. o. w.
]. P. CoSToN,
Clerk.
2-sD. 12-15S.W.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
PACIFISTS DON'T
AFFECT PRESIDENT WILSON

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 13. -
President Wilson's quick reply to
Germany's overture handed this hint
to the pacifist propagandists. If any
armed clash occurs Germany is who'll
ly to blame. Hence the propagandists
should bring pressure to bear upon
the Kaiser.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
Cave Basin Attraets Easterners.

Eastern parties attracted here by
Cave Basin prospects left for the
camp this morning. Indications ap-
pear favorable for some deals of i'm
portance to be consummated as re-
suit of their visit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

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-S-tf.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
New Auto Owners.

James Jarvis is willing away these
late winter days supplying the land
and stockmen with automobiles. Yes
terday he made two sales. The pur-
chasers were H. d. Brindle of Bay
field and Joe r. Wielang. The for
mer bought a seven passenger Ols-
mobile 8 and the latter "Baby"
Overland.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
PASSENGERS MUST
TAKE OWN CHANCES

LONDON, Feb. 13. Passengers
seeking passage to America on
American lines are required to sign
an accident waiver. Those refusing
to sign the waiver have had their
money returned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
WHITE STAR AFRICA LATEST
GERMAN SUBMARINE VICTIM

LONDON, Feb. 13. - The White
Star liner Africa, 10000 ton vessel,
registered at Liverpool, has been
summarized. Seventeen members of
the crew are reported missing. This
is the largest submarine victim so
far. The British steamer Foreland
has been sunk.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

Motoring Department, The Herald
What causes Ford engine to
miss explosions when running fast? !?
If | speed up on the road it misses
also if race the engine. 1t pulls
fine when throttled down, hitting on
every cylinder. The trouble only
comes when try to speed mp. J. X.
NJ lie sure tlat g.. Of the timer
w1res does not grind IN the advanced
position and th inspect inside of
tlr .. If It il worn get Il new one
The trouble may also be caused by
a light spgring on timer roller. Get a
strong one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
Jury Disagrees.

About 10 o'clock last night W. w.
Bay, foreman of the jury in the case
of Joe Piccoli and Jim Diluzzio,
charged with bootlegging, reported
to the judge it was impossible for the
jurors to reach an agreement and the
Jury was discharged, and the case
continued. After deliberating for
about three hours, 7 voted for con
viction and s for acquital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
District Meeting and Winter

The Free Methodist District meet
ing and winter convention begins in
Durango this evening at 7:30, with a
song service. Preaching at 8 o'clock.
Holiness convention tomorrow morn
ing at $3.50 and tomorrow evening at
2 p. m. Evening service at 7;30.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
.vop Anderson in Tolls Again.

"VOI" Anderson in Tolls Again.
"Vo" Anderson has accommodation
in his old time quarters, the county
jail. When "Jim" Smiths cabin was
burglarized suspicion pointed to the
well-kmown offender and Marshall
Garbanati placed him under arrest.
As the officer was searching the
prisoner just before lodging him in
Jail, he found knife in his possess
sion that was taken when Willis
Young's pockets were rifled of some
thing over fifteen dollars Saturday
night. AS a result "Vop has two
charges facing him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
Mr.a,.d Mrs. W. 8. Piekeriii
Expected Tonight.

W. S. Pickerill and bride, nee Miss
Belle st. Clair, are expected home
tonight from their bridal tour which
included a trip thru the southern
states.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY

Louis Lissner "sledded" in from
Upper Florida yesterday evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

Grant Clifford headed for the Ten
Brock this morning after couple
of days visit with his wife and son.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

Mrs. C. A. Keith returned to Bay
field today, after brief stay with
her sister, who is i'll.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
HERALD
MOTOR
COLUMN

Motoring Department, The Heard
When going down hill under COM
preston (direct drive( the clutch in
variably slips out, leaving the car
coasting. Also very often on level
roads, when the power is on the
clutch slips out. Can you advise me?
Our car is No. 8 series Franklin.
Either the clutch leather is worn
or the spring is not strong enough.
have the work done at a service sta
tion, as it can only be done by a
skilled repair man.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

Motoring Department The Herald
Wishing to put in new set of
wires for my Ford timer, I took off
the wires without marking them
Please give me directions for replac-
ing them. The roller in the centre
came loose when | touched it. Can
replace these parts myself, or
must ! have it done at service sta
ton? C. J.
To refine the motor place a piece
of thin paper between the valve lift
er and exhaust valve of No. A. cyl
inder (the last valve counting from
the front of the carr Take out spark
plug of No. l. cylinder, and crank
engine slowly until paper just lets
go. Retard spark, set roller so that
it is little to the right and about
to touch upper timer contact. Do
not have it touch contact or motor
will not run. Fasten nut securely.
Fasten wire from No. l coil to this
contact, wire from No. 2. coil at left,
from No. coil to bottom, and No.
3 coil to contact at right Replace
and tighten, clamp nut.
Motoring Department, The Herald
A few days ago | had my engine
running in my garage, which is
small one, while worked around the
car. Soon | began to feel dizzy and
had to go out into the open air.
have had two dizzy spells since then.
Could it have been caused by the ex-
haust? | noticed it was rather
strong at the time. Is there any
thing l can do to get over these diz-
zy spells? T. X. G..
Many persons have been poisoned
by exhaust gas, and some have been
killed by it. 1t contains carbon mon
oxide poisonous gas. Always leave
a door or window open, or else fit a
piece of pipe over exhaust pipe from
muffler and lead the gases outside.
The spells of dizziness will not re-
turn but you will be very sensitive
to exhaust gas for a long time.
Motoring Department, The Herald
Please tell me thru your valuable
column what makes my carburetor
drip gasoline all the time. l have to
shut it off at the tank whenever l
stop the motor and turn it on again
after the motor starts. Is it any
thing the inexperienced motorist can
fix without special instruction?
j. X. L.
If the carburetor drips as badly as
that it should be attended to at a
service station. 1t may be dirt in
the float valve, worn valve or a
havey float. We should not advise
you to attempt repairs unless some
one has shown you how to do them.
Motoring Department, The Herald
Il know that you publish some val
uable information, and now am
looking for some. / have 1915
Ford that has sharp click In No. 8
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

The biggest lies usually relate to
the attendance and talent OF home
talent production.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

Thirty-five cars of ore were ship
ped from the Rico camp during the
month of January.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

Thirty-five cars of ore were ship
ped from the Rico camp during the
month of January.
Mrs. Leontine Brown is patient
at Ochsner's hospital, suffering with
pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. T. Henry return
ed to Hesperus this afternoon after
seeing the formers brother off on his
journey to Georgia.
Farmer w. A. Perry this morning
returned to his ranch at Cedar Hill
the land of peace, prospects and pros
perity.
Mrs. Ernest Beach has recovered
from her siege with grip and return
ed to her home at La Plata city to-
day.
Cy Thomas, one time engineer on
the Durango-Hom ranch short line,
was in today on land and stock busi-
ness.
Miss Nell B. McCartey county sup
crintendent Of schools, went down the
Red Apple line this morning to in
spect the Sunnyside, Elco and La
Posta schools. Yesterday she visit
ed schools in the Animas valley.
The report that the D. & r. G.
has authorized their road mainte-
nance men to use only standard
gauge ties between Chama and Falfa
indicates the railroad company is
preparing for progress.
Thomas Woodruff, for many years
Globe express messenger on the
Denver and Ailverton, and Durango
Telluride runs, has suffered a COM
pltte mental break down and is con-
6ped In tho state asylum at Pueblo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
DURANGO MARKETS,
February IA, 1917.
Prices Offered.

Stockers, rs to 100 pounds -. 6 1-2e
Hogs, 100 to 125 pounds 7 to 7 Ia c
Fed hogs, 200 lbs. over, 12 to &c
Meat Dressed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

Motoring Department, The Herald
Il know that you publish some val
liable information, and now am
looking for some. have 1915
Ford that has sharp click In No. 8
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

Mrs. Leontine Brown is patient
at Ochsner's hospital, suffering with
pneumonia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

Tess than CureU.
Green hides 2 to cents less .aAp
cured.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs, H. T. Henry return
ed to Hesperus this afternoon after
seeing the formers brother off on his
journey to Georgia.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-08-02
1T PENN COLLEGE:
BUILDINGS WILL BE READY FOR
OPENING OF SCHOOL.

Editor Herald have discovered
from a number of sources that there
Is some concern on the part of patrons
of Penn College with reference to the
opening OF college this fall. Some are
wondering whether the buildings will
be in shape for college and are even
considering the ACCESSIBILITY of send.
ing their children elsewhere for fear
the buildings will be incomplete.
| shall try to correct this impression
and to state definitely that the build
ipgs will most assuredly be ready for
use. We have postponed the opening
date of College for two weeks which
will make the registration days fall
upon September "a and rs, with reci-
tations commencing the Goth. have
the positive statements of the con-
tractors as well as that of the archi-
tect's superintendent that the build
ings Will be completed in sufficieAt
ishings will be installed. In fact the
main building could easily be ready
for use so that the college might open
so far as that building is concerned
on September 18th, as was originally
planned. 1t would be rather difficult,
however, although not impossible, to
have the dormitory ready by Septem-
Der IL. On that account the post
ponement has been made as above de-
scribed,
Permit me also to say that there
need not be the slightest uneasiness
concerning the situation, for every
thing is positively assured. Firms
from whom Furnishings and equipment
has been purchased are ready to
make shipment of the same and will
do so without delay. ! also desire to
assure our friends that every item
concerning the operation of the col
lege for next year is in excellent con-
dition so that | can say without any
hesitation that we have the best ar
rangements made for the coming year
which have ever known since my
association with Penn College.
! We have larger teaching force,
have an added number of courses to
! the curriculum, are installing labra-
tory equipment for Science Courses
and Domestic Science, which is new,
complete. and of superior character
in every way. We are equipping a
work for Manual Training and Agri.
culture in most excellent manner
All these things make it possible to
say that Penn College is as well equip.
ped to do the work she is advertised
to do as any college in the Missis-
sippi Valley.
Very truly,
d. w. EDWARDS.
Oskaloosa, July 81, 1917.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-08-02
ADAMS TOWNSHIP NEWS.
Frank Bass and Family Move Int
New Home.

Adams Twp, July 25.-(By Pansy.)
Frank Bass and family are costly
located in their commodious new
home. -.
Helen Winnemore of Oskaloosa.
spent the week end visiting her class,
mate, Blanche Roberts.
Gladys Andrews visited last week,
with her sister Mrs. George Ruby and
family.
Mrs. C. e. Hanna and son Robert
spent the week end at the parental
home visiting with Dr. Oliver Alvey
of Payette, Idaho.
Perry Kissick called at the G.. w.
Hanna home Friday evening.
Little Dorothy Eveland has been
quite sick last week as the result OF
teething in the hot weather.
Mrs. Ralph Allgood and son Will
liam spent Tuesday at the parental
Hoover home.
Chas. France sold two loads Of hogs
Saturday.
Billick and Lee shipped cattle last
week to Chicago.
Oats are ready for cutting, and the
binders are running in full blast this
week.
Mrs Malone, OF Oskaloosa, visited
at the Newton Krizer home last week.