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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-06-01

G ALES OF NEW MEXICO STATE
- Lands will take place during thu
months q June and July, 1917. u
shown in the following summary o.
The sales. giving place. date and
nuu, >, rach sale, number of tracts
range Of a. W. etc. Detailed state
ments showing location of each tract
Its acreage, minimum pf,ct value o.
improvements on the land, etc, ar
contained in the separate sale notices
printed below.
Any further information Sesirsd ~
10 any of these sales, or about th'
State lands, and sPpsrtu
mites in New Mexico may b OBJ
tainsd free on application to New
Mexico Publicity Bureau, State Laa'
office, Santa Fs, N. N.
Lands in Curry County: At the
county court house in
Clovis, June 5th. at 10 ..
m. Number of tracts, 3,
ranging in area from
$40 to 704O acres.
Lands in Colfax County, At
the county court house in
INoNoby yahN A>h
m. Number of tracts, y,
ranging in area from 10 to
1900 acres.
Lands in Mora County: At
the county court house in
Mora, June 10th, at 10
a. N. Number of tracts, 8,
ranging in area from 40 to
1900 acres.
Lands In San Miguel County:
At the county court house
in Las Vegas, June 2lst, at
10 a. m. Number of tracts
6, ranging in area from ~
to 1900 acres.
Lands in Santa Fe County: At
the county court house in
Santa Fe, June 23rd. at 10
q. m. Number of tracts, 4,
Ranging in area from 80 to
100 acres.
Lands in Roosevelt County: At
the county court house in
Portales June 10Th, at 10
a. m. Number of tracts, 5,
ranging in area from 40 to
ZIG acres.
Lands in Lincoln County: At
the county court house in
Carrizozo, June 9th, at 10
a. IN. Number of tracts, 9,
ranging in area from 30 to
679 acres.
Lands in Grant County: At
the county court house in
Silver City, July 10Th at
10 a. IN. Number of tracts,
"a, ranging in area from
40 to 10000 acres.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-06-01
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FOR PURCHASE OF NEW
MEXICO STATE N

Careful attention is directed to the
following summary OF the terms and
conditions which apply in the pur-
chase of New Mexico State Lands
All lands are sold at public auc-
ton to the highest bidder at time
and place specified in the legal ad-
,Iyertisement of each sale required by
law.
All lands have a minimum value,
fixed by Congress in granting these
lands to the state, below which
minimum value no lands can be sold.
The minimum value is always stated
lin connection with each advertise
Iment of sale and the applicant to
purchase, on whose application the
land 10 offered for sale, files with
such application his bid in the
amount Der acre of such minimum
value
With the exception of lands
selected for the credit Of the Santa
Fe and Grant county railroad bond
fund, referred to elsewhere on this
sheet, all state lands are sold to the
highest bidder for cash, or on the
following terms:
SO of the purchase price in
cash on date of sale.
~ annual interest in advance
on the remaining $50 of
such purchase price, in cash
on date Of sale.
The remaining $3.50 of purchase
price may be paid at any
time within 80 years from
date of sale, all portions
unpaid bearing interest at
the rate of 4% annually.
payable in advance on An
niversary OF contract.
Payments on the principal may
be made IN any interest
paying date, but in no
amount less than l-3Oth of
the original unpaid balance.
Appraised value of improve
ments on the land, as shown
in the advertisement of
sale, must be paid by the
purchaser, if other than the
owner of such improve
ments, in cash on date OF
sale.
tNOTE:-C.sh or certified exchange
will be received by the Com
missioner of Public Lands or
his Representative, in payments
as outlined above, and settle
ments specified to be made on
date Of sale. must be SO made
on date and at place Of sale.
Sales are held at the county
court house and arrangements
are made for immediate settle.
ments with successful bid
deTs. Formal contracts Of pur-
chase are forwarded to success
fi bidders from the State Land
Office, within 80 days following
any sale.)
Purchasers of State Land are
required by law to pay
taxes upon their lands,
which are taxed as other
similar lands are taxed.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-06-01

described tracts will be given on or be.
fore October LIST, 1917.
Witness my hand and the Official seal
OF April, A. D. 1917.
ROBT. p. ERVIEN
COMMISSIONS OF Public Lands,
State OF New Mexico.
First Publication April Is. 1917.
Last Publication June IS, 1917.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27
MUST GET LICENSE
To SELL. EXPLOSIVES;
NEW WAR MEASURE:
Law Will Make Explosives
Less Easily Obtained By
Alien Enemies

Dealers in explosives and others
having occasion to have quantities OF
explosives of any sort in their posses
sion will be required to obtain a IL
cense, according to announcement
made Monday morning. A recent en-
actment OF congress makes this nee
essary as step toward more ade-
quate protection during war time
from the Vaccinations of alien enc
mics.
Clerk of Courts O. G. Taylor has
been appointed by the department Of
the interior as county explosives il
censing agent. Licenses must be Sc
cured by dealers selling explosives,
purchasers, foremen and analysts
having occasion to use them. Under
the latter head come educators, in
ventors and investigators.
Licenses may be obtained by filing
a written application and appearing
in person before the agent, A fee Of
% cents is charged and any citizen OF
the United States over q years Of
age may secure license.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27
SHORT LOCALS

Mrs Alon2o Meyers and children
of this city are spending the week in
Lock with relatives.
If you want TO sell your farm place
it with the w, G, Rockwell Farm
Land Co.
Louis Err returned to his home in
Monroeyillo Friday after receiving
treatment at the NJ. & S. hospital
Robert Barron of Coshocton is a
guest at the home of Mrs. Bessie M.
owen, North Main street.
Mrs James p. DeWolf OF North
Main street went to Gambler Friday
to attend the senior class pop" con.
Ccrt.
The James Parks farm OF 113 acres
has been sold TO w. M. Coup by the
w, c, Rockwell Farm Land Co.
Mrs. A. c. Bell, who has been pa,
tient at the Mt, Vernon hospital for
two weeks, returned to her home near
Bangs Friday.
Mrs, Esther Sinclair and two chill.
dren left Thursday for their home in
Kansas City, Mo-, after visiting Mrs.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27
TWINS? NO. SOLDIER
MERELY GOT INTO
SAME PHOTO TWICE

Strangers carefully examining the
picture of K Battery that is on dis
play in the window of the Arnold
store would conclude that the local
military unit has twin. brothers en-.
listed, as at either end of the group
Of soldiers appears a man exactly the
same in size, general build and ap-
pearance as his comrade at the other
end. In addition to this striking sim
ilarity both soldiers have exactly the
same pose.
Even Sherlock Holmes would main
tain that the men were twins if he
were unacquainted with the person.
mel of e Battery AS matter Of fact
a likeness of the same soldier, Cor.
poral Fletcher Popham, Is reproduced
twice in the picture This was in all
probability done by Popham's shift.
ing his position from one end Of the
group to the other, going behind the
camera to do so during the short
space Of time in which the camera
was turning 10 take in the whole
group.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27
FURN|SH Gas
To V|LLAC!

tRy Associated Press to The Banncrl
COLUMBUS, Nov 2G-The, state
public utilities commission today
held void, in ruling of rarreaching
importance, a contract by which the
Berea Pipe Line Co. agreed to fur
nish gas to the Cleveland Southwest
ern & Columbus Railway Co. and or
dered the railroad company to fur
nish gas TO the village of Oberlin.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27
MORE WORKERS
CAN bE: Used

Within the past week, the hospital
supplies committee Of the local Red
Cross has sent to Cleveland, 70 pala-
ma suits and 1l5 hospital bed-shhLs.
The work has been done largely by
certain organizations, with set times
Tor meeting at headquarters on North
Main street, AS there is more or less
a schedule, it Is essential that mem
bers of these organizations be pres
ent on their days.
The following days in the months
sci edule are still open: Every Mon
d1y morning, the second and fourth
Tuesdays, the first and fourth We'd
7lay mornings and ali Saturdays.
any person willing to take one OF
these days should notify Mrs. IT. e.
DOWN, telephone number II, so their
homes may be registered among the
regular workers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27
McMillen Says Child Ran d.
rectly In Front OF
His Auto
COURT ASKED TO FIND
MAN LEGALLY DEAD
Son Alleges McClurg Has
Been Missing Is Years;
Court News

Chester Il. McMillen, defendant in
suil for $4,000 damages filed in the
local courts by Louise Il. Stevens, an
infant, through Fulton Stevens, next
friend, filed an answer in the com
mon pleas court Friday denying the
material allegations Of the plaintiff.
McMillen admits that he was driv-
inc The automobile that struck the
stevens girl but denies that he was
operating the car recklessly. McM;l-
len says that he was driving at a rate
Of speed not to exceed 12 miles an
hour when the accident occurred and
that the accident was due to the
child's unexpectedly running from
the curb directly in front of his car
and so close TO it that he had no op.
pOrlunity TO stop it before striking
her. w. NJ. Rooms and H. c. Stillwell
are the attorneys for Mr.. McMillen.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27

Slnclalr parents, the ReN. ana MIS-.
Murdock of North Sandusky street.
Mrs. j. II. Norrick of Frederick
town was in this city Friday enroute
to Chattanooga, Tenn, where she
will Join DR.. Norrick. who is located
there in the medical corps of the u.
S. army.
The w. C. Rockwell Farm Land Co.
has buyers from many sections of the
country who would never hear of
your farm only through them.
Make your money earn its keep by
depostng IL with THE CENTER
BURG BUILDING g. LOAN ASSoCl-
ALTON COMPANY, centerburg, Ohio.
You can withdraw it at any time, but
il left with US interest check will be
mailed to you every six months. AS
sets over enc million dollars. Full
information upon request. 1211S
The Nyhart Auto Sales Co. has
been made exclusive agent for Fire.
stone tires in Mt. Vernon and Dan.
Vile.
The ]. S. Ringwalt farm of 1j4
acres has been sold to Charles Fravel
by the w. c. Rockwell Farm Land
Co.
Ladies' Aid society Of the Gay street
NJ. e. church will hold a bazaar Dec.
1 19 and 20.
DR.. and Mrs. j. f. Shrontz and Mr.
and Mrs. r. II. Ransom of Martins
burg motored to Newark Saturday to
see "The Birth of Nation"
Mrs. Alice Buchanan of Farmers
burg, Ind, is spending a few days
with friends at the NJ. e S. hospital,
where she was formerly a nurse.
George Porteriield, q student at
Ohio Wesleyan university, is visiting
his parents at Bladensburg.
The evidence that the W. c. Rock.
well Farm Land Co. can sell your
farm is the large number of farms
/ they have sold in nearly every com.
munity in Knox county.
The O. E. Nixon farm of 33 acres
has been sold by the w. c. Rockwell
Farm Land Company.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker of New Lex
! ington spent Thursday in this city
with friends.
DR.. S. e. Deeley and H. II. Rawlin
son attended the Scottish Rite reun
ion at Columbus Friday.
c. =. Colville left Thursday night
for Chicago, H., on a business trip
A. II. Speelman OF Homer was a Wis
itor in this city Saturday.
Charles O'Brien returned Friday
from visit with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs Daniel O'Brien Of Amity.
The Thomas Clark farm of 15I
acres has been, sold to Harry and
Walter Jennings bf-tieoW C,'Rook
well Farm Land Co
Miss Edna Van Ausdale returned
to her home in Columbus Saturday af
ter two months visit here.
C. II. Anderson has gone to Che
boygan, Mich, for an extended stay
with friends and relatives.
Frank Rowey of Mt. Gilead was q
business visitor in this city Thursday
N. d. Beard of Columbus spent Fri
day in this city on business.
Mrs. j. A. Kennedy became i'll al
her home on West Vine street Friday
night, but was somewhat improved
| Saturday morning.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27
Petition Filed

Homer l.. McClurg has begun an ac-
tion in equity in the common pleas
court, naming Clinton NJ. Rice, trustee
under the will of Mary Mix, Claude,
Glenn, Cora and Harry McClurg as de.
fendants. The petition alleges that
Mary Mix left by will 81 600 in trust
for Harry McClurg, whose name was
mistakenly written Harry McClurg in
the will, with the provision that in
case Of his death it should be given
TO his crippled son, Ralph. The plain
tiIi alleges that Harry McCmrg never
had a son named Ralph and that he
Is the crippled son of Harry McClurg
meant in the will. He also says that
his father has not been heard from by
any member of the family for about
10 years and that he is probably dead.
The money is still in the hands of Mr..
Rice as trustee and the petition asks
that the court adjudge Harry Nc
CIurg dead by reason of his long alb.
sence and that the money held in
trust be awarded the plaintiff. See
mann q Seemann are attorneys for
the plaintiff
The defendants have filed an an.
swer admitting the plaintiffs allega.
tions and joining in the prayer of the
petition.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27
Verdict for Plaintiff

A verdict in favor of the plaintiT
for $93.O3 was returned by the jury in
the common pleas court Friday in the
matter of the suit of Ella Kunklc
against Homer b. lowering and 9th
crs. The case concerned the sale of
wheat to the defendants.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27
RAvENNA SERGEANT
AMONG THE MISSING

Try Associated Press to The Bnnnerl
OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 26--The
name of Sergeant John Switzerland
Wood of Ravenna, o., appears among
the missing in today's casualty list,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27

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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27

The probate court Friday confirmed
the sale of real estate by A. C. Mills,
administrator of the estate of Isaac
n. Mills, and ordered the delivery of
the deed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27
License Granted.

a minister's license has been grant.
cd the Rev Glenn S, Peterson, pastor
of the Brethren church at Buckeye
city, by the probate court
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27
Deed Filed

Deed Filed
A. c, Mills to w. II. Mills, GS.27
acpes in Clay, SI,550.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27

'N''' f'~F ''~''
Jones-llow far Is thi7 furm from
the city?
Real Estate Man-lFory miles.
iones-NOt far enough. My wife
would walk hlty 10 get to bargain
sale.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27
For UhQt Shall
U)e Be
Thankful?


Aqw thankful that to our generation has been
" 4 committed the splendid cause of making
the world safe for democracy.''
AS men we are thankful because these
stirring times have given us new visions to
brighten those ideals that the routine of dali
ly toll cannot help but dull--and because in
the eyes OF the people standing across the
counter from us we see these visiOns-fam-
ing, too-and we realize that we are, all of
us, men and women alike, fighting or back
ing a fight for right against might
AS merchants, we are thankful that we
have so large share in the distribution of
those things which form the vital and daily
needs of our people, and in which honesty of
value and suitability of purpose are great
agents in the prevention of waste -
worst enemy in these wal-streaked days.
We are glad to be able to serve so many
of the folks here in our city e. to serve them
with an eye single to giving them the best
and most for their money that we know how
to get.
AS men and as merchants we are thank
ful for our opportunities for service and we
pledge ourselves to make this service higher
and broader and deeper as the days go on.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27

"@+The Willing Workers circle of
the Kings Daughters win meet at
the Red Cross headquarters Tuesday
evening, Nov. 81 at Z o'clock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27
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WILL OCCUR SOON =
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'""The ladies OF the Order of the
Eastern Star will meet at the Red
Cross headquarters for an all.day
sewing Wednesday, Nov, 2S. Bring a
box lunch Coffee will be served.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27

""'The Woman's Benefit associa.
tion of the Maccabees viii meet Tues.
day evening, Nov. 27, at 1880. The
second degree will be given VI class.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-27

"'FMiss Rose Davidson win speak
TO all women interested In temper.
rnce Tuesday afternoon at the Bran.
don Methodist church. In the even.
ing she will give Il lecture on "Who
Pays IT." Everybody invited.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-28
BUSINESS GIRLS
 CLUB DRIVE |S
 GREAT SUCCESS

Bringing it's three weeks member shop drive to close with a ban quet at the Methodist church last evening, the Business Girls club bore out the remarks of one of the speak CTS of the evening W. H. Thompson, who declared that the man of the hour-was the girl of the hour.
 In 2l days these girINWorkers have conducted a successful campaign with the result that 110 more na,mes have been added to the club membership
 Efficiency was the keynote of the talk made by MT Thompson, who spoke of woman's work today. He told how girls today wSe taking the place of men in the brssl ness world, and paid splendid tribute1to woman's ability.
 Malcolm Fraser discussed cNrrent events and his war talk was followed by remarks by Miss Porter. secNe . tary of the Young Women's Chrtstiak association on the war fund of that organization. J. o. Sexson, secretary of the Young Mems Christian as sociation, gave an outline of the war fund Of the " and how it would be put to use. Miss Nell Zetty gave an informal talk and the musical program was furnished by Miss Har- ris, who gave delightful violin num- bers, and Miss Clara Hazard, who sang 8 group of songs in her usual attractive manner
 There were more than 150 pres- ent, Miss Cris Satterwhite, president of the club presiding. The captains who conducted the campaign, Mrs. H. M. Sterling, Miss Kathryn Stearns and Miss Leila Seaman were among the number present
Arizona republican., 1917-11-28
MOTOR INDUSTRY WILL ORGANIZE
 AN ASSOCIATION
Important Meeting Held at
 Which Dealers, Garage Men and Handlers of Ac- cessories Name Committee

The organization of an entirely new association, designed to include all who are in any way connected with the automobile business, was set in motion at a meeting at the Hotel Adams last evening when committee Of six men, representing the three diff ferent branches of the business was named, a secretary elected, and Tues day next set as the time when a com mittee meeting will be held at which time the body will be permanently formed
 The association will call for the abandonment of the Garage Mems Protective association. according to F. L. Richmond. who was named as the secretary of the new club, who also says that this will not be a re-organ- ization but an entirely new one.
 The name Of the society has not been chosen, but together with the drafting of by laws and the transac- tion of other business attending the perfection of the organization, a name will probably De chosen next Tuesday evening.
 The committee includes R. R. White, of the White Electrical Engineering company, and J. T. Hughes. represent ing the accessories men: Cal MeSsner. Hudson dealer and Joseph McAleer of the kissel Auto company. representing the dealers; and P. W. De .Iong, and F. l.. Richmond, representing the garage men.
 The committee vii! interview all men in the business with a view to obtaining their cooperation and as sistance in the organize tion of the new body.
 About 25 garage mer. dealers and accessory men were present at the meeting. Luke Henderson. president of the Garage Mems association, acted as chairman of the meeting.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-28
CENTRAL DRAF I
 BOARD |S NAMED

According to advices received at the office of the governor yesterday, President Wilson has appointed the legal advisory boards nominated by the central legal advisory board ap- pointed by the president in connection with the work of the selective draft under the new plan. The members of the central board are Attorney Gen. eral Jones. Judge Sawtelle councillor for Arizona of the American Bar asso- citation: Judge H. D. Ross, vice pres ident of the bar association for Ari- zona and Judge Joseph H. Kibbey, president of the Arizona. Bar associa tion. in charge of the nominations Judge ]. H. Campbell. at the request of Judge Ross. has been acting for him on the central board
 The county judge of each county acts as chairman of the local advisory board and will have the assistance of his county in the discharge of his duties.
 Governor Campbell has sent out to
Arizona republican., 1917-11-28

justifies it, the company will assign bins to him at the receiving station, and ship his cotton in solid carloads. It will then be taken directly from the car through suction pipes to the gins at the Phoenix plant.
 The company has arranged with the Tempe Cotton Exchange for Pima seed, which will be sold to It's customers at cost or in other words, at the same price the Tempe Echange is charging growers. The company will finance growers as heretofore, and will do everything in its power to develop this valley as the center of the highest grade of long staple Egyptian cotton.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-28
Can You Write 9
 Ad .
We want you to try.

We. want you to try.
 One of our First avenue windows IS devoted to a constantly changing of blouses-
 always. there are exactly IS blouses in afhis window.
 The person from whom we re- ceive-before December 10th-the cleverest advertisement of this dis- play shall have any blouse in our en1 tire stock regardless of price.
 There are no rules except the ad,, long -or short, must be original. -' Let us have your idea of a blouse Advertisement for "an exclusive ,shop-unlike any other shop.' ,s Only amateur effort accepted.
 Mrs. D. s. Clemmens, secretary of the Merchants & Manufa cturers'< Assn. MT. c I. Emerman. Arizona Republican,; MT O. T. Conklin, Ari- zona Gazette, have kindly consented. to act as judges
Arizona republican., 1917-11-28

branches throughout the valley, prob ably in Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Glen dale, Peoria, Cashion and Buckeye and
 possibly, in Laveen as well. Herbert B. Atha, president of the Arizona Egyp- tan Cotton company made this state ment yesterday. He also stated that these will be buying stations equipped with seed cotton store houses, scales and an office for the receipts of seed cotton. The plant al f'noenix will be greatly enlarged. both it's ginning and oil mill facilities will be doubled, mak- ing it possible for it to gin better than hundred bales of cotton per day, or 15,000 bales during the season, and to