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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28
GREATEST FAST or sE,vlsn
YEAR rs YoMgIfPER

Wednesday. September %. was OBJ
SERVED as Yom Ripper, the DAY d
Aioncmcnt BY the Jews throughout
the world. and Tho Jewish pcopl,
here observed n by closing their
places Of business. there being ne
services held here. THIS Is ths
grcotcst fast Of The Jewish year
From sunup OF The 10Th sill uinso,
Of the 26th The ohservanf lew
neither cats nor drinks. bul dososcs
The day 70 fcrvcnt worshlp. Yom
Ripper 10 distinctive among Jewish
holidays for Il is not associated
with nature or with their history.
u is a day for Tho searching Of thc
heart 70 hnd union with The God Of
the world.
Tho fast originated in plbicnl
Tunes, and Is described in the Six
tcenth chapter Of The book Of La
viticus. In those days The people
tasted and afflicted themselves,
while the high priest made atons-
ment for the entire house Of Israel.
This aionemeni was made In ancient
fashion by sacrifices. and especially
BY the simbolic rite Of driving The
scapegoai into the wilderness 10
bear away Tho ems 81 The people.
Now prayers lrto the place Of
sacrifices. IN modren Judaism
prayer Is the right form Of ap-
preaching God. Jess devote the
Day Of Atonemshl 10 prayers for
The forgiveness OF their sins. They
avoid all ordinary and sordid inter-
esls on this sabbath of sabbaths.
The fasting Is abroyaied. however,
for children, old people and the
sick. or In times Of famine aud
pcsiilence. or such contingencies a.
arc incident 10 the deprivations Of
war.
The aim Of Yum Kippur is atone
ment through prayer and repent
ancc. These contain no element Of
meditation through either a re-
deemer ora sacrifice, The only
truo repentance comes through
change Of heart and an effort 10 DO
better. Each human being stands
bsiofe his Maker seeking IN hon.
esiy 10 make his record cloan.
a feature OF Yum kippur Is the
service. Men aud women
think Of their dear departed and Of
The great and good who served man
kind. Especially in times OF stress.
when many brave men are offering
up their lives. fervor snimatcs these
prayers by which their memory Is
honored and their ideals are pre-
served.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28
MACREY ESTABLISHES
JITNEY nus LINE

Ed Msekey has established a H.
ney bus line between Columbus and
peming and Is now making regular
trips between the two towns. The
fare for the single or round trip is
reasonable and I'd informs the
Courier that " you arc broke he will
take you up 10 the county seat for
nolhing--which Is fair enough. Not
that he is 40 anxious 10 de-
populate Columbus, as I'd Is c9c Of
the best boosters we have here. but
that he wants toe xtend hU hand OF
charity 10 the unfortunate ones. II
you want 10 go 10 Deming look up
I'd Msckey and he will see that you
get there al the appointed time.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28
WAR REVENUE BILL
NOW BEFORE CONGRESS.
additional Tax 70 BE Piaeed On Dis
titled Liquors sad Tobacco.

The war revenue bill now before
congress places an additional tax on
the following articles:
On distilled spirits ee.iO additional
In excess OF 80 gallons; on reclifled
spirits i5c additional per gallon: on
fermented liquors $50 additional
per barrel OF 81 gallons; on cigars,
additional tax in e1cess Of 800 cigars.
Class A. retailing al less than ic
each. present rate OF $500 per thous-
and; class b. retailing from &c "a
lc each. additional tar Of si.O0 per
thousand: Glass C. retailing from 70
10 i6c each, additional tax OF $500
per thousand; Glass ID, retailing
from ibc 10 zoe each. additional tax
Of 500 per thousand; Class Z. re-
falling " more than zoo each, add
tional tax OF 800 per thousand.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28
lis PER CENT
IS INCREASE
0INER ColINTms INuEAsEn
Protests On ihe lncreass Wnl NJ
Heard October i6

luna county was handed an In
oraase Of one hundred and fifteen
per cent by The State Tax commlss-
lon IS llf special September meet
ing when thsy found Il necessary
10 Increase The valuation on erar-
ING land In several counties. and 10
rcdcee Tho valuation on grazing
land IN one county IN order 70 bring
tho valuation Of property IN thc
counties named 10 rs actual value:
Chaves county grazing land In
creased % i-3 per cent; Colfnx
county. % ~; Dc Baca county,
% -; Guadalupe county, "a i-2;
leo county. 90; Luna county, SIS;
Mckinley county, 30; Mors county,
Rio ArrIba county. B; Roosevelt
county, 80; Van Juan county. re-
duced 25; snndoval county. increas-
cd %; sOcarro county, AZ; Taos
couiny, 20; Valencia county, 30.
Tho 6tnle Tar Commission will
meet on Monday. October IS, 1917,
70 hear protests against these in
ereases or decreases and also 10
hear protests ON the assessments Of
omitted property. individual no.
tees have been sent 70 owners whose
property, omitted from the roll has
bceu ordered placed on the roll. 10
the number OF several hundred.
Such notices cannot be sent 10 the
owners OF grading lands whose
property will be increased by the
percentages Indicated above. While
not legally required 10 send such
notices or TO givc publicity 70 these
actions. tho commission considers II
only fair and just that ell property
ownern Affected. should ho adsiscd
and given full opportunity for ap-
pearins befoe the commission. and
all newspapers In the stats arc ask
cd 10 give wide publicity 10 tho In
crease mentioned above and 10 the
meeting Of the commission on Mon
day, October i5, 1911
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28

When "Bluebird DayT arrives
Fires OF Rebellion" will be display
ed at the Columbus Theatre on
"Wednesday, October 2. with Dor
othy Phillips playing the leading
role. This pho,oplay Is based on the
problem Of life wherein a factory
girl Is lead 10 quit the surrounding
In which her kindred have existed
for generations 10 seek an adven-
h,ro In social betterment. She goes
io a great city. fnds evil and temp
laiions ihut chq had never dreamci
Of and, finally. discouraged by her
fight against tho. entanslements OF
her new environment soes back
home, content 10 resume aer llfN OF
drugcry % a factory hand. Serving
a high moral purpose, Fires ot ha
bcllion- will also pcovlde gripplns
entertainment through ID, sriict'c
presentation.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28
GOVERNMENT WANTS
LAND cLAssTERg.

The eosernmeut is IN urgent need
of = number OF qualified men 10 as
sist IN the work OF classifying pub
lic lands IN The western states with
their regard 70 their yalnc for Ernr-
ing and raising forage crops. A
large appropriation for This work
became available In June aud Sec
retary Lane. Of the Interior De
partmenL has Instructed the United
Safes Geological Survey 70 expedite
this classification IN every possible
way The area 10 be classified In
The near future Is more than 90
10000 acres and extends into ar
teen states.
Appointments 70 the survey stan
arc made on certincaiion BY the
civil service commission. The COM
mission has announced open com
peiiiivo examinations for the posi-
ton OF junior land classlncr, At SAL
aries Of $1,000 70 $500 q year, as
sistant land classiilcr al salaries Of
$3.50 To 1880. and claasiners Al
entrance salaries OF $500 10 e., 100.
Each appointec's expenses when on
field duty will be paid by ghe survey.
No formal written examination Is
prescribed by the commission. and
candidates are not required 10 a.
scmble for examination IN any par
ticular place. They will be re-
quired 70 flle with The commission
certificates as 70 their training and
experience. from which ratings will
be made by the commission.
The survey Is especially desirous
Of obtaining for this work recent
college graduates who have spec
ialiEed In agriculture 10 civil en-
There are also openings
In the higher positions for men who
are trained In plant geology, geology
and forestry. For the junior grade
actual field experience In land
classification work Is not required,
but such experience ia essential IN
he other grades. The director Of
he sociological survey at Washing
ion VIII furnish upon request fur
her information concerning the cx-
or the work. The civil
'crsico commlsAion u washington
lr any OF its local secretaries will
furnish the proper application forms
md detailed IN slructions as 10 their
use.
This work gives 10 young mon
With technical training an oppor-
unity 70 enter an attractive pro-
Iession and 10 be Of important SER
'ice 10 the country al this time In
'timnlating the utilization Of western
and. A large increase In the pro-
iuct'on OF live stock will. Il Is
loped, result from the classinca-
ion now In progress.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28
$2sO,OOO COMPANY
TODRILL FOR OIL
VIII SELL sT0cK AT H0nE
Matter discussed at Chamber of
comn'erce Last Night.

That the oiiifens of Columbus arr
determined % develop the oil gIelt
IN this section and arc rolng afles
Tho greasy fluid IN dead earnest. /,
testified 70 by the enthusiasts
meeting Of representative businesl
men held a. ths Chamber Of Con-
nerce laal night.
The question Of future dveelop-
meni was put up 10 the husInfs,
mon by Mr. n. G. KnlTin. who has
charge OF The well now being drilled
on The Anderson ranch.
The Valley oil Company recently
incorporated and chaiered IN this
state with a capital OF sSoOo0. by
Robert N. Marshall c. A. Rodgers and
2. G. kniiiin, for the purpose OF DE-
veloping the field. IL Offering stock
for sale In the company. and the
meeting last night was for the pur-
pose Of getting the matter before
the business men OF Columbus.
The company was represented by
Mr.. kniifin, who explained The plans
the company had In store for the
future development OF their leases
in this section and explained the
plan upon which stock would b.
sold TO the local people In the Valley
Oil Company.
Several hundred shares were Sub
seribed for st this meeting. AMI a
committee consisting of Messrs. j..
l.. Greenwood aud Jack Lond9n was
appointed 10 call on re business
men OF the city who wera unahls
to be present last night srt oTer
stock for sale 70 them. 4 being the
desire OF the Valley oil Company 10
ylAee all the stock Zoe sale Wal.
ho'1r people.
There Is no question but that
Columbus Is In the heart Of a fine
oil field. and that all Is necessary is
for the the funds 10 be- raised 90
complete the tests.
The well now drilling on the An
dersop ranch is progressing tine.
with good indications for a hig prp-
duccr. The fact that the drillers
have had some gas 10 contend With
Is another indication that We are
going 10 set a sood well.
u gas Is struck In paying quanti-
Ties, u will also he a great boost 10
This section as II would reduce the
cost Of fuel aud could also be used !
for lighting purposes.
Now is the time for you 10 get IN
On the ground floor." Put your /
name down for several hundred |
shares when tho committee calls on
you.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28
BIG DRIVE TO
ENLIST WOMEN
Whlrlwind Campaign % Last Eight
Days IN this STATE.
WANT sO0OO HOUSEWIVES mr.
In New Mexico Army of Food Ser
vice 70 Win the War.

On October y there will start Il
New Mexico an eight day whirlwlnc
campaign 10 enlist 5000 New Mex-
leo women for the war.
Under the general directions OF
the Wofaan's Auxiliary Of the sat-
Council Of Defense. under direct
command OF Mrs. Washington r.
Lindsey, wifo Of the governor Of the
state, aided by the State Food Ad-
minisiraior and his organization and
practically every other organization
Of importance in the state, with
every school district in every coun-
~ organized. a drive will be started
10 get 5000 Hoover household
pledge cards signed, The Hoover
home cards IN every kitchen and
the red. white and blue Hoover
window cards In the front window
Of every home.
These cards Organize the house.
wives OF the nation into an army OF
millions for service for America.
They make them actual working
members Of the United States Food
Administration. pledged 10 carry out
its instructions. II means a mobili-
zation as important as that Of the
national army and fully a. vital 10
tho winning Of the war. Tho Food
Administration regards this cam
paign as the most important task
Il has tackled up 10 date. The pub
liciy campaign which has been car
ried on 10 make this drive success
ful Is the most comprehensive and
far-reaching ever attempted in the
country. Il is 10 be a nation wide
cleanup
During this eight hour drive soIlc-
iiors viii call on every home In New
Mexico where pledge cards have not
been signed. Upon. signing each
woman will receive a Home Card Of
/ aciieal instructions on Lpmc con
scrvation and substitution. This
tells her dehnitely what 10 do 10 pre-
vent a food shortage for our soldiers
aud their allies al the front. This
card tells how and vhg. There's
neiling indefinite abou; 1i;--lt's
merthing orders. Il tells Why u 4.
lifc and death importance to ;niS
nation 10 sec that there 10 ,hipp-d
. :ho 'front.' and behind the lina
every possible bit Of wheat, mrBt.
butter, milk and sugar. II tells what
10 use In order 10 conscrNs these
supplies. The signing OF these
cards and following ordms Is an
rorlant as scndins ava 10 The
training camp.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28
100 SECTIONS or NEW
MENICO LAND SOLD.

One Of the largest real estate and
cattle deals In the history Of the
BIO Grande valley was consummatcd
inside the last week, when J. r,
primm, Of n Paso. president OF the
American Trust and Savings Bank,
and manager Of the n Paso Cattle
Loan Company, purchased from C..
o. Gilley. a stock ranch In the Rio
0rsnde drainage section. The ranch
consists Of more than 100 sections
OF land. all fenced and watered. and
in prime condition for stock rails
ing. The terms Of the deal were
kept private.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28
MEETING or MASONIC
GRAND BODIES.

Tho annual communication of the
Grand Lodge OF Masons will be held
Octsber; the annual oonvoca,on oi
the Grand Royal Arch Chapter will
be held October fifth; the annual
eonclave OF the Grand Cprmnnd' =.
knights Tcmplar will be held OcIo-
Der 18th; all meetings 10 be held In
The Masonic Temple al Las cruces,
heeinnins al 10 o'clock q. m.
Meetings OF the Scottish Rite
bodies will be held In Santa Fe,
October 4. 5 and Q, and the meet
ing OF the Order Of the Eastern
star will be held at Las Cruces
October 70 and is.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28

The many friends Of Miss Ellla-
beth Garrett, noted blind singer and
composer Of New Mexico. win BE- IN
terested 10 learn that she Intends %
70 TO New York shortly 10 take up
the work Of teaching blind soldiers
maimed IN battle. Miss Garrett will
also take musical v'rrk while IN she
sast, She has been IN II raao rc-
Gently. and has been we'll received
BY The musical public there. Miss
Garrett Is well known throughout
tho state.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28
CAVALRY on FOUR
HUNDRED MILE HuiE

Three troops Of the i7ih Cavalry
were here "Wednesday and spent
the day al Camp Furlung. These
troops are stationed Al Douglas and
are on a four hundred mile hike 10
test out the new horse equipment
that is now being furnished BY the
government. They went from hero
10 Deming and will return from that
place 10 their post Al Douglas.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28

J. n, Newton, in charge OF the con-
structlon and repair Of the n paso
Deming road. has started 10 wrk
In ernest The right Of way, three
miles vest Of Monlova and running
70 The mesa, has bern laid out.
Gangs arc al work grubbing prc
STRENGTHENING out the old road.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28
LOSE CASING IN WELL.

Mr.. Carl Hoppe had the misfor-
tune 10 lose a string Of casing In
his water well on his ranch last
Monday. which caused his water
supply 10 be shut OF for a day or
two.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28
BRINGS IN GOOD WATER WELL

Mr.. T.. J. Fulton completed fine
water well ON the property Of Mrs.
BESSIE ropp here lhis week. The
well Is ~ feet deep and is d ilne
producer.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28
ADOPTS COMMISSION
FORM 0T GOVERNMENT.

A charter providing for sovern-
ment OF Albuquerque by ecmrliss-
ion, instead Of mayor and council,
was adopted at a special election
held last Tuesday. b55 10 3oL Ike
vote was unusually light
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28

About the meanest fellow we
know Of Is the one who sleeps all
through the sermon and then re-
fuses 10 zee the collection plate as
II passes By.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28
WILL DRILL wATER WE'LL
FOR GOVERNMENT At nAUmrA

Z. J. Fulton received eonlract 70
drill a 500 foot water well for the
goyernmcnl ut lIaohiia nnd VIII
start 70 work the first os neat wccx
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28

Good, but not ours; "some people
melvly whistle airs, while Others
put hem on
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28

Some men are 50 simple .hes be-
lieye everything snyous tells them
and no one belives what iheS say.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28

Don't laugh Al the girl with .
freckled face. she probably has
a clear eonaeisnce--a rare article
these days.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28

some people are 70 crooked thst
woald put od DYING Tor chsace Is
'ehcal the pndegtaksr o'Al ol y lo|l.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-28

Extra precautions should be taken
while fishing. You misht hook =
submarine.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-19
"A SPLENDID TONIC I"
Says Hixson Lady Who, On Doc
tors Advice, Took Cardui
And Is Now Well.

Hixson, Tenn-"About 10 years ago
was. =" says Mrs. J. B. Gadd, OF
this place 81 suffered with a pain in
MY left side, could not sleep at night
with this pain, always in the left
side.
Ny doctor told me to use Cardui. I
took one bottle. which helped me and
after my baby came, was stronger
and better, but the pain WAS s,-.l
there.
at first let it go, but began to ct
weak and in run-d0wu condition.
so | decided TO try some more C@ruu.,
which | did.
This last Cardui which | took made
me much better. On fact, cured ne 1t
has been a number of years, still
have TO return of this trouble.
feel it was CardUi that cured re,
md | recommend it as a splendid f..
male tonic"
Don't allow yourself to become
weak and rundown from womanly
troubles. Take Cardui 1t should sure
ly help you. as it has so many thou
sands Of other women in the past 40
years. Headache, backache, sideache,
nervousness, sleeplessness, tired-out
feeling, are all signs of womanly trou-
bic. Other women get relief by taking
Cardui. Why not you? All druggists.
NC-132
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-19

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Gerig. while on
their recent trip north saw quite a
number of Ocala soldiers In New
York they saw Sergeants John Chazal
and George MacKay and Mr. Robert
MacKay. all three of whom are mem
bers of the famous rainbow" division,
stationed at Minneola, l.. l., and who
are in readiness to go to France at
any moment In Washington they saw
Corporal Edward Green, and also saw
quite write-up in one of the Wash
ington papers of another Ocala sol
der boy. Mr.. Oscar Stuckey, who is
in the same company with Corporal
Green. The item in question printed
a picture Of Mr. Stuckey and referred
to him as the biggest man in the
foot, wearing a number 1615 shoe,
and the item stated that it cost Uncle
Sam SIS for one pair of shoes fol
this young giant Mr. Gerig also had
the pleasure Of seeing Mr.. r. A. AL
fred and family, formerly OF this city.
Mr.. Alfred now has a splendid posi-
ton with one of the big munitions
companies at Bridgeport and with
his wife, son-iR-law and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. L. W. Hendricks, and their
children, reside at Stamford, Conn.
Mr.. Alfred is, however. very anxious
to return to Florida to reside, and
hopes to be able to arrange to do so
at no very far distant date.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-19
Marriage of Mrs. Eta Hood Robinson
and Mr.. w. A. WiIds Quietly
SoIemnized

The marriage of Mrs. Eta Hood
Robinson and Mr.. w A Wilds, both
of this city, was very quietly solemn
lied Tuesday afternoon at the home
of the brides uncle and aunt Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Sexton, on East
Broadway
The marriage of the young couple
was witnessed by only the members
of the Sexton family and a few init
mate friends. Rev J. r. Herndon of
the Presbyterian church performed
the marriage ceremony.
Mrs. Robinson was married in her
travelling costume, a handsome navy
blue tailored suit. blue georgette crepe
waist and an attractive hat to match.
Immediately after the marriage GER
emory Mr.. and Mrs Wilds left over
the limited for wedding trip to
points in Virginia, where Mr. Wilds'
former home is They will also visit
Washington and New York before re-
turning home, remaining away about
three weeks. When they return to
Ocala they will go Immediately TO
housekeeping.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilds have the very
cordial good wishes Of their many
friends here and elsewhere for very
happy married life.
Mr. Wilds has been living in Ocala
for a couple of years, and during his
residence here has made a great many
friends. He is connected with the
Southern Express office in this city.
His friends congratulate him upon
winning one of Ocala's charming
young women as his wife. Mrs.
Wilds has always lived in Ocaha, hav-
ing been reared by her aunt, Mrs. Sex
ton, as her own daughter, and her
friends are delighted that she is still
to make Ocala her home.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-19
and in this way alone has already

land in this way alone has already
done much for the cause.
Russia has certainly let us down,
and it will probably mean the contin-
uing OF the war for some time. There
is no doubt that had they put forward
the same effort as the other powers
this year, tho situation would now be
very much brighter, if peace itself
had not now been in sight Autocrat-
ic rule and lack of education are the
chief causes Of the trouble If the
people could only realize what they
are fighting for think that they would
put forth every effort to bring an end
to Prussian militarism I do not think
that you would find many, if any, men
now here who. if they were offered
their discharge while still fit for act
i've service who would be willing to
quit before we have accomplished our
object, and the United States coming
in has made us feel more morally
sure that our cause is right We none
of us look forward to this winters
campaign with pleasure, the 'old-tim-
ers' less than any, but we are one
and all determined to see this thing
through to the end. We are getting
fairly good weather at present, but I
ana afraid that it will not last much
llonger-then for wet, cold weather
and lots of mud
Il am getting along fnely Have
been in some pretty warm places. but
thus far have come out all right. I
have heard lately of one of my chums,
who came over with me. being killed.
and of two more being badly wounded.
They are both getting along fairly
well. One has over twetny wounds.
Give my kindest regards to Mrs. Ott-
mann. I hope she may be able long to
continue the good work she has under.
taken. Hoping to hear from you again
soon, and with ever sincere regards,
Sincerely your friend,
JOHN H. BROUGHTON."