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The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20
Pride

Harry Winegarnsr, Caas Carr,
Ira Poar. Dayton Taylor, and
Joe Kelly we're in Springfield
Tuesday. Ira Poer was proving
up on his claim.
Henry X. Sartan died Sunday
afternoon after a short illness.
Mr.. Sarton was about 60 years
old. He as buried in the Ston-
ingtop cemetery Monday. The
family has the sympathy of the
neighborhood.
Two of the little Sartan boys
are down witirpneumodia. CaIe7
is past the danger point, while
the other is at the critical stage.
Milton and Homer Vinegar
ner went to Elkhart Tuesday.
Chas. Carr, Sam Browning
and Claud Hager attended sale
at Point Rocks Wednesday.
J. w. Harmon dehorned his
yearlings Monday.
Miss Argic Hanan came IN
from Plevna, kans., Tuesday.
Size spent the winter with home
folks, and is back now to stay on
her claim.
Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Harmon
were az Lamar and other points
last week on business.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20
E,dler

We had u fine rain and snow
ion Wednesday of this week
! ground in fine shape to plant.
Carl Krell went to Lamar last
week for freight for Chas. John
son.
Mrs. II. +. Bosley is still on
the sick list.
Chas. Collier and family spent
last Sunday with John Neal OF
Sandy Soil.
Coulter Bros. and their moth
er and Miss Lottie Goodrich at
tended services at Sandy Soil
Sunday.
Dr.. Goodrich made trip tc
EsteIene one day this week.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20
R|CHLAND

School is out this week Then
boys t, til. work. farming will
be needed this year.
Rich, Hoffman and Bhan went
to Springfield Friday with the
train for -four and such like.
Clark and Scriven.r will soon
be at home on their old place,
All the old neighbcrs will be
glad to see them settled again.
AT the Endeavor last Sunday
the subject of peace was consid.
cred.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20
DURING the CROWNS SEASON
BY Otto H. Rowland

No matter where feller goes,
he hears the same OF thing, il
seems the world has just one
tho't, one single tho't be jing.
Each guy we meet, no matter
where, looks kinder down his
chin, and asks the same OIL ques-
tion that makes the world akin.
When feller stops to talk these
days, his sweaty brow he mops,
and asks the same old question,
well, neighbor how's yer crop?"
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

The Springfield Herald OF
April 9Th, was edited by the
schools of that city. 1t was a
very well written publication and
contained articles with plain,
everyday facts and several hum
orous proceedings. The editor
of the paper takes a rest twice a
year and let's the schools keep
up the good work. Tins is a very
good training for the scholars
as it. teaches them composition
they could not learn elsewhere.
Morton County Times.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

In view of the fact that wheat
is going to be a failure clear back
to central Kansas This year, we
believe beans will be a safer
proposition as 10 price than
broomcorn. as undoubtedly much
of the wheat ground As far back
as the failure extends will be
|plowed up and planted to broom.
corn. The price will thus prob
ably be considerably lower than
last year. while last years prices
|os' hsRhsesof heanasi~ y ,psectical
certainty.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20
Big Flat

Mrs. Campbell and daughter
Pearl returned Thursday from an
extended visit to Nebraska and
Oklahoma.
Mr.. Tauck and one of Joe
Hines boys autoed to Two Butte.
the first of the week.
A birthday party was held
at Christian Lacey's Thursday
evening in honor OF Franks
birthday. Quite a number were
present and L fine time had.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

Boys of Baca county enlistinR
in the army who are carrying
an insu rance policy should send
the same to State Insurance COM
missioner at Denver for ADJUST
ment, else the same will be in
validated. Don't fail to attend
to this upon inlisting, in order
to protect your families.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

To incorporate or not to incor-
porate, that Is the question.
Whether it is better to wade
through holes of mud from one
high place to another, and to
have the cattle following up GER
tain innocent people trying to
eat the moss off their backs, or
to incorporate in order TO cope
with these monstrous affairs
that is the problem now up fol
some kind of solution by the
good people of Springfield. Are
you for or against?
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

One OF the secrets of success
in the dry vest is to be prepared
to plant with a rush when plant
ing time comes, especially where
the & Rround has not been blanket
ed for moisture holding. Under
any circumstances, that man is
the safest who can wind up his
spring seeding in two or three
weeks.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20
I proof on his claim.

proof on his claim.
Willis Chew has sreturned t.
. his claim.
VIM. Balanger has gone to en-.
list.
Harmony Sunday .c.ool cele
orated Easter Sunday by an all,
day program and basket dinner.
Sunday school and preaching
in forenoon. then an abundant
dinner, followed oyA short pro.
gram of music and readings
I then preaching in afternoon Rev.
Mccoy and Mr.. Odet preached.
About sixty people atteded, and
all scanned to enjoy the occasion,
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

The public schools of Baca
county EDITED and got out" the
issue OF the Springfield Herald ot
April 6, and very creditable
job they made of it. Many in.
teresting stories and misce.,a
eous matters illuminate the
front page, and the youthful edit.
ors and contributors prove that
when given an opportunity they
know something about newspa.
per making.-Publo Indicator.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20
Mckinley

Chas. Mckinley and Avis Ed
wards were married the 29th of
March. They are at home now.
We have organized Sunday
school at this place.
Elmer Silvcy and Ethel Fowler
were married The 18th Of April.
There will be services at this
place every lSt and ith Sunday.
The Easter services at this
place were well attended. The
children and young people en-
joyed the egg hunt.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

Double listing sometimes
makes the difference between a
good grain crop and no crop at
all. Blank listing now and
planting after the tenth of May
is a pretty safe proposition.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20
|Rodley

The rains the past week were
greatly appreciated.
G. M. Wilcox and son George
and G. A. Shultz made a busi-
ness trip to Springfield Monday.
A Mr.. Morteci of eastern Kan
sas, has rented and moved onto
Harry Buffers farm
The Shultz family visited Mrs.
Shultz' brother.J. B. Hatchell.
near Sandy Soil. Sunday.
Sunday school, was well at
tended Sunday. Everyone come.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20
Maxey
Everybody farming.

+ Everybody farming.
Mr.. Thompson lost a COW few
days ago; also Mr.. johnson a COW
and Mr.. Moss a horse.
The Maxey store is doing a
good business. T.
Waugh Bros. are blowing sod
for Moore.
McEndree is blowing for F.. j.
Aul5.
Walter Benn is plastering his
house.
Several new arrivals in the
last few days from Oklahoma.
Almost every half section has
some one living on it now.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

Olive Phillips came in Friday
to spend few days with home
folks.
Mrs. Ora Mason has rheubarb
large enough to eat. 1t was
raised in the house, and sure is
fine.
Murray and Murrel Mason of
Oklarado are visiting their uncle
Ora Mason this week.
A few .of the neiphhors are
planting corn this week.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20
Mountain View

The neighhnrs spent social BILE
evening Saturday with the
Pendergrass family.
The Hecox family have been
enjoying a visit from relatives.
Mrs. Jay spent this week vis-
lting friends in tile Richland
community.
Sunday school was re.organiz-
ed a couple Sundays ago.
Leonard Dale purchas ed a
Ford last week.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

The dictum has gone down
the line-''do more farming,
plant more stuff, even to extent
Of utilizing town lots" All that
= very good, but are we to pay
NwaY1f3csss 'snotvSafh fandinHy7
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

Spring is starting off in fairly
good shape-might be said to be
about an average of Colorado
springs. What the summer will
be is still on ahead; but whatev-
er it proves to be. it is well to
remember that In the end the re-
suit depends more on the man
than on the season.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20
$1,000, 600, 900 is some money.

$1,000, 600, 900 is some money.
That is the amount the U. S. con-
press voted to loan the allies
with which to buy food, clothing
and war material. Say. how
would it be if Uncle Sam were to
loan about z billion dollars at the
same rate of interest to free the
good people of the United States
from land lords, and the sharks
who have plasters on their
honest
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

Horesteadors are excused by
Act Of Aug. 90, 1916. Public
Resolution No. 32l. from resi-
dence and cultivation Of entries,
if they are serving in the army
or navy. You should notify the
land Office when joining, so that
your entry will be protected
from contest.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

With Panama declaring war on
Germany, it would look as
though the armies of the enten.
tie allies wouldn't be needed any
lon ger in the field.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

Those from lower attitudes
who are new to this climate are
likely to get ahead Of the season
in planting. The first of May is
early enough, and for those who
take steps for holding the mois-
ture, the middle of May is better.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

A whisky circular asks-"do
you know alcohol employs a mill
ion personsg We didn't know Il.
But q million persons might be
used now to good advantage in
crop production. There never
vas q better time to get back to
the land than now.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20
Horseshoe

Prospects are good for another
bumper crop.
Alvin Russell and Johnnie Co.
Bile we're united in marriage last
Monday. Rev. Tippett officiat-
ing.
Quite a number were out to
Sunday school and preaching,
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

The State Beard of Immigra-
ton is advising federal regula-
ton Of food prices. That is in
the right direction move that
should be promoted in every
state in the Union.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

The new electric light engine
is now on the ground and will be
installed the first OF the week.
That will mean better service at
less expense.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

Having successfully climbed
San Juan hill in the war with
Spain. Roosevelt row wants to
raise q division of volunteers tu
climb the Alps to get at the Ger
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

Tuesday night Lamar held a
Patriotic Public-Welfare meet
ing for which splendid pro-
gram was arranged. Register
Beavers kindly sent us the pro-
gram, but was crowded out at
the last moment. See call else
where of Lamar rifle club.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

From present appearances it
would look as though the war
might end before winter again
puts an end to field operations.
The French and English so far
have been having things their
own way this spring.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

Those who are wanting to on
list as volunteers should write
u. S. Army Recruiting station.
Denver. for full particulars.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

II you join the army the time
will be counted as residence on
your claim, and you will get pay
for your time besides.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

1t is all right to talk peace in
times af peace, but in times of
war it should be nothing but our
country and our flag.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

Bryan. whose voice is always
for peace, has siRnified his desire
to Join the ranks in the war with
Germany.
The Springfield herald., 1917-04-20

e raft
Chas. Banner has sold his claim
to Mr.. Cannon of Wichita, Kan.
J. n. Graft has made final
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30
Diplomacy
ROBERT J. EVANS,
Layreader.

Jerome 8. McWade said of the
management of children in a recent
Sunday school address: Diplomacy
succeeds best with the little ones. A
lad of came putting and rosy In out
Of the cold the other night and said:
"'Pa, I'm tired. I've sawed
enough wood for this evening, amt
1? I'm awful tired
'Tiredv cried his father, look
ing up from his paper with an air Of
surprise and disappointment. Why
l bet your mother . quarter you'd
have the whole pile done before sup
per- ....
"'Did your shouted the boy, tax
ing up his hat and mittens again.
"'Well, you'll win your money II
the saw holds out. Nobody ever bet
on me and lost
"And he rushed back to his hard
task again, his eyes flaming with en-
thusiasm. "-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30
forqstmenots.

The forgetmenot is n delightful i'm
migrant belonging to that numerous
flower family which includes the Vir-
ginia cowslip. hounds tongue and COM
frey. AS far back as we are able to
trace flower history, says the National
Geographic Magazine. 1t held an hon.
ored place In the flower garden. and
when America was settled it was
brought along to cheer the colonist's
austere life and to remind him Of the
old roof tree across the billowy sea.
Have you ever noticed the little gold
en- circle around the center of the flow
er? That circle is put there by the
flower us n honey guide to tell the bee
just where to insert its tongue to get
the richest draft Of nectar and at the
same time to touch both anther and
stigma and thus fertilize the plant.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30
Truth Versus PoIitsns.s.

Mother ito Elsie returned from par
ty)-Did you bid good night to Marian's
mamma and tell her you had a very
pleasant time. as told you? Elsie
Not zactly. mamma. You see. Marian
took the biggest piece Of cake and spill
ed lemonade on my new dress. SO
couldn't say what you told me. but
told her mother good night and said
guessed Marian had had very pleas
ant time.-Boston Transcript.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

The Meeker Patrol, Boy Scouts of
America, started for it's annual camp
ing trip, Monday. The boys made II
fine appearance as they marched out
of town, logged" out in theil new
uniforms. Through the courtesy of
Joe Langlas of Idlewild Lodge,
(south branch of Wbite), the boys
will camp on the lodge grounds this
season.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30
St. James Church.

Fourth Sunday after Trinity.
Holy Communion, 7.30 q. m.
Church school, 8.45 a. M.
HOO a. m.
\ Evening prayer and sermon,
500 p. IN.
Choir rehearsal, Thursday, 7.3O p. m.
The service at II O'Clock Sunday
morning will be of patriotic char
acter and an appropriate sermon will
be preached.
PHILIP NELSON,
Priest in Charge.
ROBERT J. EVANS,
Layreader.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Last Friday Mr.. and Mrs. A. e.
Moulton, accompanied by their
daughter, Miss Mary, left for Glen
wood, where they met (by appoint
ment of DR.. Taylor an expert
dental surgeon from Denver. On
Saturday. Miss Mary underwent a
very difficult dental surgical opera
ton. Although under the anaes-
thetic for an hour and half Miss
Mary was sufficiently recovered to
be able to return home Wednesday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Patriotic services will he held at
the Methodist church next Sunday
morning. The government requests
that we give this time to the food
situation and that an Offering be
taken for the work of the Red Cross.
Come prepared to do your bit.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

A break in the town water main
where it crosses the river at the
Sheridan farm, caused a shortage of
water in town most of the week. The
authorities expect to have the water
on in full force today.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Wright Ball and Alan Smith re-
turned from Denver, midweek. The
naval surgeons at the Denver station
discovered that Wright WAS flat
footed, and rejected him on this
account. Wright has the satisfaction
OF knowing that he offered his ser
vices to his country in the time of
need. Alan Smith passed all ply
steal examinations and is now in the
country's naval service. He will be
ordered to report probably some
time next week. at Mare Island, San
Francisco harbor.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

His many friends throughout this
region will regret to hear that f. S.
r. Sanderson Zone of our earliest
pioneers), has been seriously i'll for
the past three weeks. At this time.
Mr.. Sanderson is much improved
and is able to leave his room. 1t is
hoped he will be able to be around
again in week or so.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Mrs. William c. Spater and two
boys came In last week on visit to
grandpa and grandma-Mr. and Mrs.
Ed WILDER: and, incidently, we
might mention that Great Grandpa
John Watson Is having the time OF
his life playing with these two boys.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Mayor Simms hasn't got much
hair on top of his head, but what
little he has, got good chance to
turn gray this week, owing to water
works worry. Uneasy lies the head
that wears the crown-or words to
that effect.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Sheriff Lyon, Mrs. and Miss Lyon,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Genier Of
Buford. visited Marvine lakes last
week. They report the lakes clear Of
ice, but lots Of snow still in the
shady places. Fishing was poor.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Thomas G. Valentine Of Marvine,
spent couple of days in town this
week. Mr.. Valentine is now running
the Hines ranch In Missouri park.
and reports fine hay crop In pros
pect. Despite late season he will
have good alfalfa cutting.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

w. Il. Salter of Josephine park,
WAS on our boulevards, yesterday,
and reports that Mrs. Salter has re-
covered from her recent illness,
which will be welcome news to the
many friends Of that estimable lady,
hereabOuts
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

George w. Gordon and Lee Don
Carlos came in this week from Okla
homa. Mr.. Gordon is father of our
Lem and is interested In the Straw
berry country.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

William Hoff, jr., who has been
attending college at Oakland, CAL.
past collegiate year, came in last
week for the summer vacation.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

joy, the Overland man, went to
Rifle last week received II car of the
popular autos and sold them all on
Grand housekeeping one, which
he used to bring him home.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. H. +. King from
Milwaukee, arrived In Meeker this
week on visit to their daughter,
Mrs. William Laidlaw.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Steve and Mrs. Steinmetz left this
week for a months visit to Kansas
and points along the big Muddy"
Steve will try out his new Dodge car.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

After spending few weeks at Elk
Lodge ION north branch OF White),
Louie Offerle is again on the job at
the Hugus store.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

C. II. Wolcott, the popular Hugus
man in the city Of Axial, attended to
business matters In the metropolis,
early part OF the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Yesterdays Grand Junction papers
announce the death of Philip Allen,
brother of Lewis and Zeke Allen.
No particulars given.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Many old time Meekerites were
glad to see Pioneer Frank Morgan
on our streets yesterday, looking
we'll
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

What did you call your silver miner"
1.-THE American Boy"
ANY particular reason for calling 1t
by that name?"
well. 1t had plenty Of pockets. but
nothing in them except rubbish
Los Angeles Express.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

NJ. and Mrs. l.. 8. Bloomfield, DIR.
A. J. Bloomfield, James F. Wilson
and Fred KIacht were among the
Oakridge park folks who attended
the various doings In town Wednes-
day.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

o. II. Lunney and T. H. Holland
of Oakridge park, attended to BUSH
ness matters in town, midweek.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Cards came in Saturday announc-
ing the marriage of Mr.. o. F..
Atwood and Mrs. Bessie Hayes. The
happy event took place in California.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

The collections at st. James churcl
on Sunday WILDE given to the Rec
Cross Society.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

George and Mrs. Aicher of Flag
creek, were interested attendants at
the stock meetings. Wednesday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Knowles
came in first of the week, and will
spend the summer here.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Rev. Nelson preached fine and
appropriate sermon Sunday last, the
occasion being the Masonic Observ-
ance of st. John the Baptist Day.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

An interested attendant at all the
stock meetings of the week was Mr..
A. f. Rees.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

A patriotic service will be held at
st. James church at ii o'clock Sun
day morning in observance OF Inde-
pendence Day.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

j. F. Whitlock came in Monday
and bought u new Overland from
Agent Joy.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Norman Mills, the Craig horse
buyer, spent few days In thii
county during the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

The Meeker hotel did II big bust
ness all week. Lots of people passing
through.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Piceance will celebrate at the
Mayor ranch.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Agent SALTY OF the Auto truck
lines, made n business trip to Rifle
during the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Stsrker are
rejoicing in the advent of fine boy
at their home.