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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-07

Mike did an extraordinary thing
today. l had the last word with a
woman.
Ike-That so? How'd it occur?
Coming home on the car I
said, won't you have my seat, ma
damn" and of course they never say
Thank you"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24
TUCUMCARI ROAD BOOSTERS

Oscar Sandusky, business man of
Tucumcari, n. NJ, and Robt. =. NJ.
Case, secretary of the Quay County
Chamber of Commerce, were Sayre Wis
itors on Tuesday. These gentlemen
were making trip from Tucumcari
to Oklahoma City by auto in the in
terest of the northern route of the
proposed Ozark Trail through Texas
to New Mexico and certainly are u
couple of very enthusiastic good roads
boosters.
They are making the trip from Tu-
cumcari to Oklahoma City by way Of
Sayre, then the Short Line to Cordell,
and on to Oklahoma City, proposing to
return by the central route via Ana
darko, Hobart and Mangum.
THESE gentlemen were enthusiastic
boosters for the Short Line, the argu-
ments in favor of that road meeting
exactly with the conditions which they
were combating, they also agreeing
with an undisputed fact that no road
can be shorter than straight line.
They claim that the line via Tucum-
carl is, as matter of fact, the near
est approach to an absolutely straight
line of any of the proposed roads, and
thus is miles shorter, while having
other advantages in the way of grades.
Tucumcari is "A picturesque town,
situated in The highway to the noun
tans of New Mexico, and on the short
est possible line to FL Paso The coun
try surrounding this city is strictly
"A cattle country, and the annual Cow
boys Roundup is the feature of the
year for many miles around, and each
year is attracting an increased at
tendance. 1t is now just one days
drive from Sayre by auto, and it is
hoped that Il considerable number of
our autoists may be induced to take
the trip this season, the Roundup be-
ing set for August 2S. 20 and 3O.-
The Sayrc Headlight.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24
MRS, SHAEtN DIES

Mrs. Phil Shahan. who was taken
i'll few days ago of typhoid -pneumo-
MIA, died this afternoon at her home
in South Tucumcari.
Mrs. Shahan was woman of un.
usual strength and energy and hel
illness was not taken seriously until
the death of Mrs. Manney, when i,
was thought the two were suffering
of similar diseases. This morning i,
was known that the struggle would
soon be ended and everything posi-.
BILE was done to relieve her suffering,
and revive her, but all to- no avail.
The funeral will be held Friday af
ternoon at the Presbyterian church
conducted by Rev. p. B. Henderiitc
at 3 o'clock. Burial will be ut Sunny,
side cemetery.
Mr.. Shahan and the children have
the sympathy of the entire community
in this sad bereavement.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24

sale is at the disposal of the United
States Department of Agriculture.
The Department, however, through its
committee on seed stocks, is receiving
daily telegraphic and other reports as
to available supplies of seeds for late
paintings, and will assist in locating
seed stocks for localities where short
age exist. The Committee is Sooperat-
ing with State, local, and commercial
agencies in an effort to secure better
distribution of seed and to encourage
planting of all important crops.
Information regarding shortages
and surplus stocks should be address
ed to K. A. Oakley, Chairman Com
mittee on Seed Stocks, United States
Department of Agriculture, Washing
ton, ID. G.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24
DEATH OF MRS. MANNEY

Mrs. jamie Manney one of the best
known w. c. T. u. workers of this
state and wife of DR.. j. f.. Manney of
Tucumcari, died Sunday morning af-
ter an illness of short duration She
was taken sick with pneumonia only
n few days before and her many
friends knew nothing of the serious
ness of her illness. She was reported
better Friday but Saturday she grew
worse and early Sunday morning she
passed quietly away.
Funeral services were conducted nj
the Presbyterian church Monday at
II II. m, and the remains were ship
ped to Clifton, Texas, for burial The
services at the church were conducted
by Rev. +. B. lienderite, her pastor,
under the auspices of The Eeastern
Star and other orders of which she
was Il member.
Mrs. Manney was an untiring work
er Tor the cause of prohibition and
was known all over the state. She
had been in Texas with her daughter
who was attending school and had re-
turned to Tucumcari only few weeks
before her death. The many friends
are sorrowfu at her sudden demise
and extend sympathy to the grief
stricken family.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24
NATIONAL YIN c. A.
TO FOLLOW SOLDIER
BOYS TO THE FRONT

The national war work council OF
the Y. M. C. A. is making preparation
to accompany General Pershing and
his division of our army to France.
The association plans to send five sec
retaries and their equipment with each
five thousand men that 20 to the front
Temporary buildings will be erected
behind the trenches and places of mob
lization of the army, and the army
Y. NJ. c. A. will serve the men there.
They will furnish the soldier with cor
respondence facilities, books. maya.
zines, graphophones and records and
motion pictures and other simple
equipment that may add to the com
fort and pleasure of the expedition on
route and after landing, and on the
battle front.
There must be funds TO carry out
this benevolent work and every town
and hamlet of our country is expected
to assist in raising the necessary fund
to bring it about. Don't let as he
selfish in thus. The soldier eneering
the CAMPAIGN is ofrerign his only life
for the perpctuatioE If the Govern
ment we al love and for the institu-
tions that have huiided our greatness
as a nation. No greater sacrifice can
be made on the alter of freedom than
the lives Of the young men Of Amer
lea who are to be our standard bearers
in this war, so let US dodge even an
intimation Stacker in this movement
and contribute our share to this noble
work CT adding whatever comfor; we
can to the service cf those who carry
the flag which offers freedom = I'd self
government to all the world. The fol-
lowing letter from W. II. Day, Of FL
Paso, explains itself:
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24
TO THE WOMEN:

Following are the emergency rec
concentrations adopted by the Womens
Auxiliary of the State Council of De-
fense
We urge that the state establish
through supervision over all acreages
and gardens.
We urge that municipal gardens be
established in every town and com
munity for the disposal of perishable
products.
We urge canneries with an estab-
lished standard be located in every
community of the state where produce
can be put up at cost, and that these
products be given preference as army
supplies.
We urge that the United States pro
hibit the use of alcoholic drinks dur.
ing the war and that the grain pro-
ducts be used for food only.
We urge that where water is insult
1icient, laws and flowers be given up
and the water used for gardens only
We urge the substitution of corn
feterita and the red Towering eban
to take the place of white flour, N
order that wheat can he shipped tc
the allies, who buy all their bread
from the bakeries and have not learn
ed the use of corn meal.
We urge the drying of fruits an,
vegetables, dairying and cheese max
ing, preserving eggs in water glass
brine or otherwise for winter use, ant
conservation Of fuel and clothing.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24
Ell Paso, May II. 1917.

MIR. A. d. Goldenberg, Tucumcari.
Dear Mr.. Goldenberg:
We are finding it difficult to cover
all of the territory with Y. NJ. C.. A.
Secretaries for field workers and at
the suggestion of Mr.. McNary, I am
writing to ask whether it wclld not
be best to appoint a local committee
to cooperate in organizing and push
ing through this campaign at Tucum-
carl. have arranged for Rev. W. +.
Thomas, pastor Of the NJ. +. church at
Cimarron, who was engaged in Army
Y. NJ. c. A. work on the border, for
several months, to be with you on May
900 and both.
II you think best to postpone your
campaign until thst date, he will be
glad to help you but you may prefer
to go ahead and get your money with
out him.
You will be interested in knowing
that the people all over the country are
responding in most enthusiastic way.
We asked Miami for $1,000 and the
Chairman of their Committee went
out Sunday morning and raised $3.50
Of this sum in less than three hours.
Thanking you in behalf of our sol
diers for your valuable cooperation
! remain, Your sincerely,
w. II. DAY,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24
ABANDON FOOD pREJUDICEs

Don't be iinicky-Be willing to try
new foods. Certain plentiful and nour-
ishing foods widely used and enjoyed
in one section are practically unknown
in other sections Of the country. Learn
to know ALL the good things; not
u few only.
People too easily get into food ruts
insist on eating only the food they
are used to and refuse to give fair
trial to others. This causes undue de
mand for certain staples, with result
ing scarcity or high prices when crops
are short. At the same time other val
liable foods may be relatively cheap
and available. A striking instance of
this is failure fully to appreciate rice
IA valuable source of starch-when
potatoes are scarce and high. Another
example is refusal in certain sections
to use anything but wheat as IA bread
stuff when corn--a valuable cereal
widely used elsewhere as a breadstuff
is plentiful and relatively cheap.
Learn how to cook all kinds of staple
foods and TO serve them in variety
of ways. Simple dishes well prepared
are better than expensive foods badly
cooked. =,
Many persons are prcjudiced against
certain good foods because, when frs,
tried. the foods were improperly cook
ed or prepared.
Remove from your vocabulary 81
don't like" or cant eat"
Most individual prejudices agains,
widely popular foods are either imag.
mary or baseless.
Try to like every simple food; Civ,
it fair trial.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24
CHAUTAUQUA IS BIG
SUCCESS, FINANCIALLY
EOUCAT|0NALLY ETC.

The Chautauqua this week has been
a great success. Everybody nearly is
attending and those who attend are
certainly satisfied that the Chau'auqua
is the best attraction any community
can bring into its midst. Some of the
folks who did not care to go but pur-
chased tickets to help out those who
put up the guaranty, were heard to
remark Tuesday that they got their
moneys worth Monday when the AL
thea Players and Lou Beauchamp en-
tertained them.
Tuesdays musical numbers were not
enjoyed like those of Monday, but
Brooks Fletcher made good and he
divided honors with Beauchamp "the
Sunshine" orator.
Wednesday was another feast OF
music when the Hawaiians were here
both afternoon and night. At night
William Rainey Bennett held his au-
dience spell-bound and poured facts
into their beings that will permanent
ly remain. His subject was "The Man
Who Can" He talked as much to the
women as to the men and his SEN
tences were filed with good things
for all.
The program is just half over and
some say the best is yet to follow
Such speakers as Edward Amherst
OFT, Gov. Patterson and William Jen-
nings Bryan. Little Women tonight
Pinafore Sunday. Well whats the
use announcing the future program
as every person in town has read it
over dozen times. This is treat
Of a lifetime. Don't miss the rest.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24
REGISTRATION DAY OVER ENTIRE
NATION SET FOR TUESDAY JUNE 5
Special to the Tucumcari News:

Special to the Tucumcar News:
M est is highly for the
Mexico that all people appreciate the necessity of making of
History earnestly
papers carry
of front page your
early and show patriotism.
LENOIR.
General Sec'y Council of Defence.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24

We urge women in every district
and precinct to meet often and keep
in touch with the work that is being
done in other parts of the state. Dis
trict chairmen communicate with the
county chairmen; county chairmen
with judicial chairmen and judicial
chairmen with state president or sec
retary.
We urge that the state board make
out menus from home grown foods and
distribute these in pamphlet form in
both Spanish and English.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24
FARMERS ARE URGED
TO SHOW PATRIOTISM
PLANT MORE CROPS

The present crisis necesstates the
most hearty cooperation Of each and
every citizen of the United States.
Each one is being earnestly solicited
by our government to produce food
materials in the greatest quantities
possible and To conserve all food for
man or beast. This is pre-eminently
the most important consideration con-
fronting the people of this country.
Present statistics indicate our food
supply to be 20 per cent short of the
normal Consider for moment the
magnitude of the situations; with this
shortage we are being called upon to
supply England, France and our al
lied nations with food materials.
Let us resolve to increase our acre
age with those crops which will fur
nish food for both man and beast. The
markets for such crops promise to
be good and above all. let US resolve
to serve our country. The farmer is
in position to render service, the con-
sequence Of which is beyond estimate
This State has set aside the sum of
$4,000 which is TO be used in supplying
the farmers with seed and sufficient
feed to put in their crops. This mon
ey is to be spent for the above assist
ance and at the discretion OF the finan-
cial agents appointed in this county
MessrS. Jones, Muirhcad and Johnson
have been appointed to serve in this
capacity.
Further, to assist these gentlemen
in their intended service, corpora.
ton of business men has been formed
in Tucumcari, which will aid in 10.
eating seed and be of other assistance
! Farmers who have not made known
their needs at the Quay County Cham.
ber of Commerce Office should do so
at once. That there is ar present a
great seed and feed shortage in QUAY
county is evident by the reports al.
ready received and your needs mus,
he made known so that the committee
may govern itself accordingly.
Notes bearing six per cent interest
VIII be taken from those who cannot
pay cash for seed In order to max,
tins $4,000 20 as far as possible it vii
he necessary for all who can to pay
FOR their seed. Increase your G"reag,
ana do your part toward feeding tn,
boys who are fighting your battle fol
democracy and freedom.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24

Mrs. l.. c. Harris entertained the
Evans Bible Class last week at her
hospitable home in south part of town
and ost enjoyable afternoon was
spent. During the afternoon dainty
refreshments were served and Mrs.
Harris proved herself delightful
hostess. There were about twenty
guests present.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24

II you wish to subscribe to this fund
make your desires known at the Quay
County Chamber of Commerce or to
Mr.. Goldenberg. This is worthy
cause and Tucumcari will raise $500
as her share. II you have any money
and the least bit of patriotism give
what you can. 1t will be appreciated.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24

Louis l.. Loneoak, army recruiting
officer made n trip to Roy and Mills
this week. The advanced pay for all
classes appeals to those who have
heretofore held back.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24

Senator Calisch, wife and son hav,
been frequent visitors in Tucumcar
this week attending the Chautauqua.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24

| am in hopes that there will be CO.
operation in this work in Tucumcari
and that there may be united effort
of pulpit, business and citizenry rails
ing our part of the funds for this
purpose. Very sincerely,
A. ID. GOLDENBERG.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24

j. w. Reynolds IS here from Car
r;zozo this week looking for a house
in which to move his family. They
are glad to return to Tucumcari and
their many friends are glad TO know
that they will soon become residents
of our city.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24

In regard to the financial side of the
Seed question the following letter re-
ceived by the local Experimental Sta
tion will answer most questions which
might be asked on this point:
Santa Fe, New Mexico
May 81, 1917.
Mr.. Herbert G.. Smith,
Supt. U. S. Field Staff,
Tucumcari, New Mexico.
My dear Sir:
We want to thank you for your let
ter of the 7th, in which you inform
us Of your cooperation in securing in
formation regarding seed in your part
of the state. This is great work.
You doubtless know by this time
that Mr.. II. B. Jones, of Tucumcari,
has been appointed Financial Agent by
the Governor and is responsible for
the distribution of seed in your county
Assuring you of our desire to serve
you at any time, we are,
Yours very truly,
(Signed) PHIL II. LENOIR,
General Secretary.
Council of Defense.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24

Howard Kohn and Hank Thurman
were here from Montoya this week at
tending the Chautauqua.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24

Lee Anderson - Wagonmound was
visiting his motho sn1 other relatives
He's just NJ hig as ev 4 his many
friends were glad to Sc, I'M.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24

Miss Minnie Griffin of Montoya, was
a Chautauqua visitor this week.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24

Messrs. Mcdonald, Snelson and Lind
say were here from Plain this week.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24

See the Circus Saturday morning.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24
THE LOCAL EXPERI-
MENT STATION

The blanks recently sent out by the
local Commercial Club and which were
to be returned to the Experimental
Station, care Herbert G. Smith, have
been coming in in great numbers.
Since sending out these blanks, Mr.. J.
r. Meeks has been sent to Tucumcari
by the State War Committee to act
as their general representative in get
ting the situation sized up. The
blanks as they are received are turn
ed over to Mr.. Meeks and will be
taken care Of by him for the State
Committee. We wish to thank every
one for the prompt manner in which
they have cooperated in sending the
Committee the information asked for.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-05-24

The Department of Agriculture
Washington, d. C., May %. 1917.
No seed for free distribution nor for
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-27

Giant phenom, to see if his record Of
last year was the preface to a won
derful pitching career or a flash in
the pan.
Schupp permitted go runs per
game, working in 14O innings, Is fun
games.
Such pitching has never been APP
preached. The nearest to it was
Dutch Leonard's record of 1.O1 runs
per game in 1914, a mark believed al
most unbeatable at the time.
True, Leonard worked in 35 games,
but that does not detract from
SchUpp's performance.
Walter johnson chaIked up 1909
runs per game in 1918, those three
being the greatest pitching records
in modern baseball
Schupp could not be expected TO
go through the 1917 season with
such a pitching record, but with
scoring team even if he should allow
20 per cent more scores per game he
would still be big winner, and that
is what McGraw wants.
McGraw will depend almost entire
ly upon youngsters this season. It is
the same string Of youths which
made possible his long winning
streak of 26 games which set new
record of consecutive victories last
year.
The veteran catcher Rariden must
step to one side to allow Lew McCar-
ty to show off his wares. Walter
Holke, the infield find of last season,
will be on first and youngsters will
be given a chance to try out, al
though it is not likely the veterans Of
last year will be displaced.
Spike Kelly beat Reb Russell, Joe
Dory beat Joe Herrick and Joe Bish-
Op beat Billy Kautz in the boxing
chou of Ropinn 1oGf NIGHT The
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-27
TO URGE PASSAGE OF NEW LOAN
SHARK BILL

Fifteen proponents Of the anti-loan
shark bill will walk in on the house
and senate committee at Springfield
Wednesday to urge favorable action
on the measure, which would limit to
8 per cent a month the interest
charge on salary loans.
The bill is sponsored by Rufus W.
Abbott of the Chicago Telephone
Co.; Rudolph Matz, president of the
Legal Aid society; Prof. James H.
Tufts of the University Of Chicago;
Marvin B. Pool, general manager Of
Butler Bros; Atty James E. Gala
han, Atty DanI P. Trude and others.
Mrs. Carlos Sebastian sued for
divorce. Pair danced in loop cafes.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-27

caused Anderson to lose all inter-
est in the proceedings before the
fans knew the fight was on.
Johnny CouIon fought a 15-round
draw in Baltimore with Steve Fless-
ner, using his ring generalship to
earn an even break. COulOn tried
hard, but it was plain he will never
reach the top again.
Rocky Kansas outfought Johnny
Eilbane in ten rounds at Buffalo. Kill
bane stalled at some periods Of the
fight and was warned to show more
action.
Ted Lewis left no doubt of his SUI
periority over Johnny Griffiths after
II rounds at Akron, o.
Joe Mandot won a decision over
Willie Mangrum after II rounds of
vicious fighting at Hot Springs. Man
dot was fOored in the sixth and in
distress, but rallied gamely.
Frank MarnelI, Vermont team of
the Windy City league, knocked 300
pins in a game against the Franks.
Marneu's big score enabled his team
to count 1924 pins in the second
game. Vermonts tOtaled 3,441 for
the(three games, taking them all.
Basketball Scores
Marshall bantams q, Harrison 10.
Lane lights IA, Mckinley IL.
l. A. G. SO, Nashville Ramblers Is.
TO URGE PASSAGE OF NEW LOAN
SHARK BILL
Fifteen proponents Of the anti-loan
shark bill will walk in on the house
and senate committee at Springfield
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-07
Owl in Trap Two Weeks.

1t was sitaed in the Item several
days ago that an owl had been shot
by Mr.. J. j. Thompson which had a
small steel trap on it's leg, which
had evidently been wearing for some
time. 1t developed yesterday. wher
Mr.. John Purdy, who lives on a
neighboring plantation to Mr.. Thomp.
son, went to Mr.. Thompson's and
identified the trap that the owl had
been wearing moro than two weeks
1t seems Messrs. John, r. o. Purdy,
Jr., and others were in cotton field near
their house one day, when they came
across q dead robin. Mr.. r. O. Purdy,
Jr., decided to set n trap with the
robin to see what, If anything, he
could catch. The trap was sc on q
stump out in the field and left there
Two days later trap, chain and all had
disappeared and nothing more was
known of whore it went to until the
report was seen in The Item Of the
OWLS being killed with trap on it,.
leg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-07

~. Bernard Manning has returned
from Governors Island. New York
who're he stood the examination for q
cdmmission In the army reserve corps
Mr. n. q. McKagen this morning
returned from ,tonia. N. c.. where
ne went sunds. with H. G.. McKagen
~ who has accepted a position q.
as6lstant manager OF the Western
Union Telegraph once at Gastonia
Hsnry McKagen has been the effl.
chnt operator at the cotton exchange
a we'll a. an assistant at the local ex.
Prev once for two years. and is a
stsedy ana accurate young operator.
Hon w \, oraydon Of Columbia,
ftrmstly senator from 'bbeville coun.
=. Y L u the city In attendance upon
c6urt. ~, - = 's't 1'''' - ~
state superintendent Z Of Education
= u. swearinseni was visitor to the
city Wednesday on business . connect
n With the public schools of the
county. N0W s - s'''''
Nh BsnnIe Elma Ramsey left this
norn'ns 70 visit his sister, Mrs. a. L.
Cu'neyhouse. mt Badin. N. C.
. Al a I. 80