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The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
SATURDAY. MAY 8. 1917
Ranchmen Wanted in Mesa County
Land Ready--Rent Free

II there Is q citizen, willing TO
work and who would like to take sd-
vantage of the good profits that may
be realized from farming this year,
he would do we'll to get in touch with
the Grand Junction Chamber Of
Commerce, the Grand Valley Water
Users association or some other civic
organization In Grand Junction.
Owing to an unusual combination
of circumstances . citizen who is
ready to work and knows anything
at all about farming may WITHOUT
COST, get use Of tract of land,
large or small. in the Grand Junction
district, for this season.
With all manner Of staple farm
products sure to bring the highest
prices in many years, with n certainty
that the demand will be greater than
the supply, with the national and
state governments urging that every
acre of ground be planted, the Oppor-
tunity to make big money in farming
this year ia one not equaled In .
quarter OF century's history of the
nation.
10000 ACRES OF LAND
The government is this year fur
nishing water for the first time to
some thirty thousand acres Of good
land under the high line canal project
near Grand Junction.
The citizens Of Grand Junction, CO.
operating with the federal govern
ment, are doing all In their power to
bring as much Of this great acreage
as possible under cultivation this
year.
AS a result most desirable and un-
usual Inducements are offered to re-
liable people who might be able TO
come to Grand Junction and Mesa
county from other parts of Colorado
or from other states, take charge Of q
tract OF this land of whatever size
they desire and raise crops this sea-
son. The land will be furnished
RENT FREE
WILL RENDER ASSISTANCE
Every possible assistance will be
rendered in getting the ground In
shape, in getting equipment, in Be-
curing seed, and in keeping the op-
Grating expense at the lowest possi-
BILE point.
This is no realty or promotion
scheme. 1t Is simply plan worked
out by the public spirited people Of
Grand Junction, who have this great
available acreage at their doors, to
cooperate with the federal govern
ment in providing as big an output Of
farm products as possible In the year
in which the demand for such pro-
ducts the world over will be the
greatest In history.
PRICES Will. BE HIGH
1t being certain that spring wheat
will bring at least 81 90 and perhaps
1900 per hundred this fall, sugar
beets n 90 per ton. potatoes at least
$3.50 to % 90 per hundred and all
other products bringing proportion
ately high prices, the opportunity for
big profit making is apparent.
Conditions are ideal In the Grand
Junction district for these crops.
There is yet ample time to plant any
of these crops.
A letter to any Of the organizations
mentioned above or to any business
man or official In Grand junction
will get any interested party In touch
with further details.
Every citizen becoming interested
in this movement may be assured Of
e..
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
THE APPLE TREE.

THE APPLE TREE.
~ LID apple tree. 1 love you so
Because you bend when breezel
blow
~ And sing to me of long ago
Lost days Of happy youth. yor
know.
And, better still. you sing for me
The mornings gladdest minstrelsy
OF childhood's truant ways. and free
Through happy lands Of used to be.
You sing tho margin of the brook.
The tangled line. the fishing hook.
The robins nest, the eggs took
And sorrow In my mothers look.
Her sad eyes bent on me were wet
With cleaning tears can't forget.
No spoken word. but, oh. regret
Was with me then, IL with me yet.
But when the evening lights were low
I saw her face with love light glow.
She held mo close to her, and. oh.
She read my heart Alright, I know!
: =
And apple tree, dear apple tree,
With your own tuneful melody
Come up from out the used to be
The songs my mother sang to me.
j. b. Iden.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
Surveying Land.

The art of land surveying owes its
origin to the fact that the. Egyptians
were unable to keep permanent monu-
ments on land which was overfiowed
every year by the Nile. Under such
circumstances 1t became necessary to
have some means of reIdentifying the
various pieces Of land. The instru-
mcnts and mathematical methods Of
astronomy. with suitable notifications.
were used by the Egyptisns for land
surveying,
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
SHARP and Pointed.

"A good advertisement" snid nh ad-
vertising man, should be as sharp and
pointed MS the lrishman's answer.
'The witty Judge Lord Morris was
on the Irish circuit. and one evening al
dinner he tried to tell story, but an
Irishman kept interrupting him.
FINALLY, in despair, Lord Morris
seized the interrupter by the sleeve.
"'Surely,' he said-'surely. man, ye
want to hear the story o. the rint
breaker o. Bally-Skibereen.'
"'No. no, me lord,' said the inter
rupter. that's the lie tould We meself
yesterday '"-PhiIadelphia Bulletin.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
rnI. on Your Doctor.

Translating a Greek word into its
Latin equivalent will often give you a
new or unexpected synonym-or re-
versal of the process will do the same.
For instance. II you refer to the hu-
man body MS Observation-Disclosures
ricartilaginonervome and want
to puzzle the anatomical experts by be-
ing still more pedantic. you could trans
fer that mighty word, section by sec
tion. into Its Greek equivalent and de-
scribe the physical frame as osteosar-
chematosplanchn nochondroneuromuel-
ous And that would hold the doctors
for awhile.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
E.kimo Mourning Customs.

All Eskimos are superstitiOus about
death. and. although they hold festi
walls In memory of departed friends
they will usually carry dying person
to some abandoned hut. there to drag
out his remaining days without food.
medicine, water or attendance.
After the death of husband or a
wife the survivor cuts the front hair
short and fasts for twenty-five days.
-Argonaut.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT.
Tn. Mouth In Sickness.

= The diet OF the person who Is
= very Ill causes mn unpleasant
= feeling in the mouth which is
= not experienced when in health.
= In sickness of every kind and
= in fevers especially the inside Of
= the mouth must be carefully
= washed several times day.
= In the mouth germs grow rapid
= ly. and unless the mouth is very
= clean the germs will be swal-
= lowed and get into the stomach
= and cause the illness to be pro-
= ionged. The hest mouth wash Is
. inexpensive-it can be made of
. boric acid-two full teaspoon
= fuls dissolved in a tumblerful Of
= boiling water and used when
= cold. Some Of the liquid tooth
= washes sold In the shops contain
= thymol and cleansing and EN-
= cient disinfectants and can be
= used II the bOric acid solution II
= Objectionable to the patient. The
= mouth must be rinsed with the
= solution three or four times a
= day. The patients teeth must
= be kept carefully brushed as
= well An acidulated wash re-
= fieves dryness In the mouth and
= Is also cleansing. This can be
= made Of a tablespoonful Of lem-
= on Juice. a tablespoonful Of glyc-
= erin and four tablespOonfuls Of
= water. This may be used al
= ternately with the disinfectant.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Statement of ownership. management etc re
quired by the Act OF Congress of August "a,
fpl2 of The Meseer Herald. published weekly
at Meeker. Colorado, for April lst. 1917.
Name nf publisher, editor, managing editor,
and business manager. James Lyttlc. Meeker.
Colorado.
Known bondhOlders. mortgages. and other
security holders, owning or holding one per
cent. or more Of total amount of bonds, mort
sa9es or other securities. NONE.
JAMES LYTTLE.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9TH
day of April 1911 CLAUDE j. WILSON,
Notary Public.
Ny commission expires January II, 1871.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
Gems In Verse
wAAr : BABY cos1s.

VOW mucl do babies cost 7" said he
~ The other night upon my knee.
And then I said; "rhey cost
A lot of watching by q cot.
A lot of sleepless hours and care.
a lot of heartache and despair.
A lot OF fear and trying dread.
And sometimes many tears are shed
In payment for our babies small,
But they are really worth 1t ali.''
EoR babies people have to pay
heavy price IRON day to day.
There Ii no way to get one cheap.
Why. sometimes when they're fast asleep
You have to get up in the night
And go and zee that they're all right.
But what they cost In constant care
And worry does not half compare
With what they bring of Joy and bliss:
You'd pay much more for Just a kiss.
WHO buys a baby has to pay
A portion of the bill each day.
He has to give his time md thought
Unto the little one he's bought
He has to stand a lot Of pain
inside his heart and not complain.
And pay with lonely days and sad
For all the happy hours he's had.
All this a baby COSTS and yet
His smile IL worth It all. you bet.
Edgar A. Guest.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
The Lobster,

The lobster is decidedly pugnacious.
engaging in frequent combats with
others OF its kind. in which contests
limbs are often severed, but this loss
il soon repaired by the growth of new
members. rather smaller, though. than
the old ones.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
Ostrich Doqs.

Collie dogs are used to herd ostriches
in South Africa and perform the work
with great sagacity. The birds are
savage when breeding and will attack
any man or animal that interferes with
them, but are strangely cowed in the
presence Of the dogs.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
hs Wa, q F;bbsr.

"You're a tattletale." said small Har
ry to his little sister. "You always
run and tell mamma everything that
happens
well, You are worse than am" re-
piled the small miss. "You tell her
lot Of things that never happen at all"
New York Globe.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
SCENES THAT ARE BRIGHTEST.

SCENES that are brightest may charm
~ for awhile
Hearts that are lightest and eyes that
smile.
Yet DER them. above us. though nature
beam.
With none to love US. how sad they seem!
With none to love us. how sad they seem!
WORDS cannot scatter the thoughts we
w fear,
For. though they hatter. they mock the
ear
Hopes will still deceive US with fearful
cost,
And when they leave us the heart Is lost.
And when they leave us the heart is lost!
w. v. Wallace
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
PrslimimriOs.

"Y0u ought to forgive your enemies"
II may eventually" replied Senator
Sorghum. "But should like to give
them lesson beforehand. so that they
will know my forgiveness is generous
and strictly voiuntary."-WashingtoL
StoP
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
Terrible Threat.

Aunt-why didn't you scream when
he kissed you? Niece-He threatened
me. Aunt-Threntened you? Niece
Yes. He said II I did he'd never kiss
me ngain.-BostOn Transcript.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
FOLK SONG.

FSIN oSNSs
"SHE wind blows east. the wind
blows west,
. And never its pathway shows.
~ And whence It comes and whittier
Who knows?
All, me, and this Is the way with love,
And this il the way with Joy;
To come and go like the little dreams
OF boy!
The wind blows west, the wind blows
east,
In shadow and sun and strife.
And thus go the souls of men on the
winds
Arthur Wallace Peach.
A CALCULATIONS.
"HE mighty crowd stood up to cheer:
For hours men shook the atmos-
phere.
An expert in statistics heard.
And in his mind strange figures stirred.
He took the hours which zach mans
voice
Used up to let his heart rejoice.
He brought them to a total grand
And wrote 1t with a trembling hand.
The better portion Of year
Went up In that exubsfant cheer.
-Washington Star.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
What'a The UM7

He-Do you think ought to see your
husband about my marrying your
daughter? She-Dear me. no! He will
read all about 1t in the papers.-Puck.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
Made Up.

Mrs. Flatbash-She tells everybody
her face is her fortune. Mrs. Benson
hurst-Well. she's made 1t nearly all
herself.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
AIwsxs wajt;oa.

Dashaway-YOu have splendid look
ing clothes. old man. Who is your
tailor? Cleverton-He's the first man
you see as you go out.-Life.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
Cynical.

"I'm sure there has never been a
breath of scandal about her."
"Why. hasn't she any friends|
Pearson's. Weekly.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05

Do not chase a rainbow unless you
have q necessary errand in that direc.
tion.--YOuth's Companion.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
Cheerful.

F'iance And will Bobby be sorry
when marry his sister? Bobby-Yes,
I will, cause l like you.-Boston Tran
script
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
A Rare Bird,

Lady-Does this parrot talk we'll?
Dealer-NO. but he's q wonderful lis
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
Rstwssn Eeisnds.

"What foolish things fellow will do
when he is in lover
"Oh. Marcy! Has he proposedT-
philadelphia Ledger
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05

A welcome once worn out Is hard to
patch.-Youth's Companion.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05

You can contract cold now as easy
as earlier In the season. Check and
cure 1t by using Strehlke's BROMO-
FEBRIN.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05

It 10 said to be more blessed to give
than to receive, but most Of us are
willing to let others receive the
blessings.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05

Thoughts and deeds are the only
passports to eternal fame.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05
Methodist Episcopal Church

Sunday School. Sunday 1000 q. m.
Preaching ..---S Sunday II 90 .. IN.
Epworth League. Sunday $3.50 p. m.
Preaching .--..- Sunday 7:3O p. IN.
Ladies' Aid. Wednesday $3.50 p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday 7:3Op. m.
Choir practice. Thursday 500 p. m.
You are cordially invited to find .
Phone 4S-J F. H. ROSE, Pastor.
The Meeker herald., 1917-05-05

VOW muc.i do babies cost7" said he
The other night upon my knee.
And then I said: "They cost .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
SILENT FAREWELL ID BELOVED TEACHER
Deaf Pupils of Ephphathia Bible Class Give Parting
 Reception to Leader

F-a-r-e-w-e-l-l, each letter being repre- sented by a hand of one of the eight members of the deaf class, who stood with cheerful faces in 8 line before their leader, was the message given to Edward c. Campbell, for two years leader of the Ephphathia Bible class for the deaf at the parting reception given by the mem bers of the class this week Following the tableau the members of the class formed a line and gave a good-by clasp of the hand to their beloved teacher. With their other hand the silent students" who for the past two years, have always held the morning of the Sabbath in an- ticipation as the brightest moments of the week, removed the moisture gathered in their unusually bright and cheer-giv- ing eyes. And through the silent mes sages the departing leader read more of good will and affection than volumes could have told him.
 While the workyday city reveals its attractions through the busy streets, as its people sometime attend church to lis- ten to an oral masterpiece, these mem bers of the Ephphathia class have silently held their class meetings, and because they could not speak to tell the people what they were doing, no one knew. Lit tie publicity has been given them and little attention.
 Those present experienced one of the most deeply felt and impressive farewell ceremonies ever extended anyone here Then, In behalf of the class, Mrs. Joseph F. Brocato presented parting message to Mir. Campbell and a solid leather tray- cling handbag the gift of the members In the reply MT. Campbell gave the fol- lowing messa ge:
 T am delighted. Your attendance and interest shown have always been on the highest principles of truth Your pleas ant, intelligent faces all smiles, have been a welcome source of great pleasure to me and to meet and greet you a pride of my soul Such memories are engraven too deeply to be erased, and I shall never cease to think of you
 So, while the vocal organs remained mute and still, the leader of one of the most cheerful Bible classes in the city was given a farewell that though silent, was beautiful and tender.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19

ceeded to find out where they would sleep and eat.
 So when the committee cried out: Who'll take care of the boys2" from all corners of Birmingham came responses of Let me do It."
 Chris Colias said, "I'n do it," but Arthur Greenwood insisted he would have the job. 'No" said Charlie Pantaze, "Pm going to feed these boys who have come to play for us."
 So the committee arbitrated, with the result that the members of the band had supper last night at Chris place and will take breakfast there this morning; din Ter will be served at Greenwood's and a watermelon feast will be rendered the band at the watermelon garden by Pantaze
 Then the FIillman and Florence hotels invited the boys to spend the night with them and the party will be divided be- tween these two hotels.
 So, after 1t was over, the committee said that the whole town was going to care for the soldiers, for they must all ways be at home in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
MUSICAL SAMMIES
 GUESTS OF CATERERS

Musical "Sammies'' have to eat and sleep in order to make good music. And 1t has been promised that they are going to make good music for Birmingham this afternoon.
 But the committee said: T never thought of that" when someone asked: Where are they going to eat?'
 But, then, the committee struck on a bright idea and replied: q know a good way to find out. I'll ask Birmingham.
 Col. Allen Crenshaw's military band of the Second Alabama regiment were the "Sammies' asked to come to Bir- mingham to play at the community sing ing this afternoon, and the well known colonel replied that he'd do anything for old Magic City and the sing. So the guests arrived. Then the committee pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
X otice of Sale by the Trustee In Bank ruptcy of the Birmingham Bed Conn
 pany, Bankrupt.

ruptcy of the Birmingham Bed Com
 pany, Bankrupt.
 Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned, Sidney r. Lazarus, as trus- tee in bankruptcy of the estate of the Birmingham Bed company, bank rupt, on Monday. the 20th day of Au- gust, 1917. at II o'clock in the fore noon. in front of the Second avenue door of the postoffice. located on the corner of Eighteenth street and Sec ond avenue. North. Birmingham, Ala, will sell at auction, pursuant to an order issued out of the district court of the United States for the Southern division of the Northern district of Alabama by one of the referees in bankruptcy of said court, the following described property: The plant of the said bankrupt. which is located at 90l North Fortieth street. all machinery and equipment therein contained or used in connection herewith, and all raw materials and unfinished stock on hand at the time of such sale: the said plant is located on lots IS, 19 and 20. in block 19. according to the map of the East Birmingham Land com pany. The said property may be in spected on any business day prior t. sale by applying to the said trustee. The sale will be made subject to the confirmation of the court.
 SIDNEY .Fs LAZARUS, Trustee in Bankruptcy of the Estate of Said Bankrupt.
 a-lE-aA we fir su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
Bids Wanted 

Bids will be received by the court of county commissioners of Jackson county, Alabama, at the courthouse Scottsboro, Ala, until Il a. m Saturday, September 1, 1917, for surfacing with macadam part of state trunk road No. 1, between Wood vile and Limrock. Expenditure approx lmately $10,0O0. Certified check of s400 required with each bid. The right is re- served to reject any or all bids.
 3a w. s. KELLER,
 State Highway Engineer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
LEGAL NOTICES
For Sale

For Sale
 Best stock farm in Tennessee val ley GAO acres of cleared. tillable, first class farm lands and 300 acres of mountain land;s fine cedar on large portion on pike four miles from a Southern Railway station. August 27, 1917. See legal notice published at length in the two Huntsville daily pa pers. Write me for information.
 DAVID A. GRAYSON, Executor of J. w. Grayson, Deceased. Huntsville. Madison County, Ala.
 2-1A-9ttu-S,I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
WANTED-MALE HELP CONSCRIPTION
CREATJNG MANY OpF

CREATING MANY OPENINGS
 IF ACTUALLY QUALIFIED For position carrying salaries between $500 and $100o0 annually with reliable business concerns communicate with us immediately; such positions. executive, professional technical and commercial lines. If you are high-grade man, apply Mutual Reference Co. 1216 Jef- ferson Co. Blk. Bldg.
 WANTED-Energetic young man, neat in appearance, for general office and outside man for large. reliable con cern paying reasonable salary and offering rapid promotion to right party. 1916 Jefferson Co. Blk Bldg. w WANTED-f oung man for general of- flee work; must be willing to start on small salary and qualify for ad- vancement. 1216 Jefferson Co. Bank Bldg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-4o5 St. Charles ave. Prince ton, rooms and sleeping porch; new and modern; $27.50 per month. Call at 5l3 St Charles ave. for key or phone West End 557-J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
PERSONAL

NN~.~N<~~~<>-~-c-~~~1~O~ ONEIDA" Mexican song, 35c. Miller
 Book store, 64 N. Broad St., Atlanta
 Ga. 7-29-4t-su BE a spirit medium; give readings; heal
 the sick: S1o course only S1, postpaid.
 Rev. F. A. Thomas, medium, author, 70S
 Fremont st, Boston, Mass .8-23-S -su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19

USED trucks and automobiles for sale;
 Packards, Kelly Springfield. Buick and .Studebaker trucks; it will be advisable to see these before buying. 2021 Ave. I lD, Birmingham, Ala. S-19-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19

1851 l1th ave, S.. attractive room; ex- cellent meals; car and jitney service, Phone Main 69e7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19

FOR SALE-Nice West End Groom house, large lot; grapes, figs, garden; will sell cheap or will accept good au- tomobile in part payment. Jno. M. Cartwright & Co.,. POPS 1st ave