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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-16
A NEEDED LESSON

With the clouds Of war looking dark
ly owe the country; with plots and
counter plots against the peace Of
our people; with food disturbances in
the large cities; and with the price
booster stalking abroad in the land,
truly IL Is a time when the sober sense
Of the American people should be call
ed into use.
But we are unlike any other people
on the globe. There seems to be some
thing in the very air we breathe that
makes for a different outlook on life
from that that of any other country.
No other land al vie with us in the
vastness of its resources. The in
crease in u national wealth during
the last two decades would make
Croesus appear n piker, and beside
our own magnificence the glories Of
Solomon are the moonlight to the
radiant orb of day. Our strength
and our are boundless and
limitless.
But because of these very facts we
find ourselves as a people standing on
the very brink Of national disaster.
We are the most confidently care
less people OF earth, hence find our
selves now engaged in a gigantic ION
flict and ~lamentably unprepared for
the task before us. What "boots" us
that our resources in men and ma
terial are so vast? Those
as are the latent heat of the coal-un-
developed and unmobolized. A strenu-
Gus campaign of preparation is on,
but the one absolutely essential ele-
ment-time-is in a great
denied us.
Then we are the most magnificently
wasteful people in the world. Beside
our national extravaganza, the prodi-
gality of kings is as pinching economy.
And this trait, too, is threatening to be
our undoing. Having by our own roy
al extravaganza consumed much, and
by shipment from the country con-
sumed much more, we find ourselves
facing n demand for unlimited sup
plies and with practically empty store
houses. What matters it that other
crops may be raised? That same ele-
ment-time-may be denied us Ger
the insistent demand is upon us.
The remedy? Several.
In the first place, export nothing
that is urgently needed in this country,
But perhaps you say that the Euro.
pean nations must be fed. Granted
but are we under obligations to feed
them and let our own people suffer
for food? And was it by any act OF
ours that the bulk of their men are
now fighting when they should be al
peace and producing? 1t is well &c
care for our allies to the limit of pos
sibilities, but our own interests mus
take precedence.
Next, get after the price booster
If there is any particular class of hu.
mans-if such they car be called-tc
whom prison garb would be actually
becoming, is these gentry. Withou'
mercy themselves, they deserve mona
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-16
LAWFUL TO PUBLISH LIST

Editor News,
Dear Sir
In your issue of August 9, l notice
a clipping from the Las Cruces Citizen
in regard to the publication of the
delinquent tax list. | wish to inform
you that the article was incorrect and
does not do justice to those who have
authorized the publication of the lists
according to orders from A. G. Whit
tier, state travelling auditor, which l
have hereto acctached for publication
in your paper so the taxpayers may
know from whom | obtained my au-
thority for publishing said list.
JNO. NJ. EAGER,
County Treasurer.
The letter is as follows:
Santa Fe, n. M, June 90, 1917.
To All County T~reasurers,
Dear SIR
The late legislature passed an act
relating to delinquent taxes (Which
will be known as Chapter 80 of the
Session Laws of 1910 and which act
is very comprehensive. The Attorney
General was requested by this Office
to render an opinion as to when the
said act would go into effect and un-
der date of June II and Ia he ad-
vised us that the new act does not in
any way change the existing law now
in force as to delinquent taxes for the
year 1916. Consequently the publ
cation Of the delinquent tax list, the
collection of delinquent taxes, penalty
thereon, issuance of tax deeds, cert.
ficates of sale, ETC., together with all
other matters in connection with the
collection of taxes on the 1916 tax
rolls, should be conducted by you in
the same manner as you has conducted
such matters in the past.
prior to the period Of delinquency
of the 1917 tax rolls, this Office will
issue a circular giving such proceed
ure and such changes as are necessary
In as much as the first half of the
1917 tax rolls does not become delin'
quent until December LIST, 1917, Their,
is plenty Of time to formulate form.
which will be done and sen you with
in the required time.
Respectfully yours,
A. G. Whittier"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-16

without pity, they can expect none.
Void even of n sense of justice, they
should have meted out to them the
justice of IAN eye for an eye and a
tooth for a TOOTH"
Then, let America go to work in
earnest-work with the soil. Let us
not be satisfied with increased crops
this season, but let US plan for even
greater increases for years to come, IN
order that the nations of the earth
may be fed and we still have enough
left for u consumption.
And when we produce it, let us con-
serve il and not waste it.
IL the experience through which we
are passing shall have the effect of
teaching us a rational economy they
will be well worth the price. 1t is a
lesson we need and should heed.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-16
Ser. No. 019820 Cont. No. GIGS
NOTICE OF CONTEST
Department of the Interior, US. Land

Department of the Interior, US. Land
Office, Tucumcari, N. NJ, July
2lst, 1917
To the Heirs of James NJ. Hayes, de-
ceased, Of Endee, N. NJ, Gains
vile, Texas, Contestee:
You are hereby notified that Will
lam N. Elkins, who gives Endee, Quay
county, New Mexico, as his p~ostofice
address, did on July 2lst, 1917, file
in this Office his duly corroborated ap-
plication to contest and secure the
cancellation of your Homestead En-
try Ser. No. 019820, made July 2Sth,
1916, for NWA Sec. g, Twp On, ring
36E., N. M. p. Meridian, and as
grounds for his contest he alleges that
entryman is dead, as afIiant is inform
ed and believes, that diligent inquiry
has been made, but afiant has been
unable to learn the names and ad-
dresses Of the heirs of the said entry
man, il any there be. That the said
entryman filed on the said land for
the use and benefit of Thomas G..
Walker and not for his W use and
benefit; that entryman has wholly fail
ed TO establish his residence on the
said entry, but has removed to a for
eign state and the land is not now i'm
proved, but is in its natural wild state
except as hereinafter set forth. That
entryman's absence from the land is
nor was it due to his employment in
military service rendered in connec-
ton with operations in Mexico, OF
along the borders thereof, or in mob.
ilization camps elsewhere in the mill
rary or naval organization Of the Uni.
ted States or the National Guard OF
any of the several states, all Of which
allegations are made upon informa.
ton and belief. The basis upon which
found the allegation that the land
is being held for the use and benefit
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-16
FEEL WORSE AFTER VACATION

The change from outdoor activity
of vacation time to the quiet of regu-
lar employment sometimes makes one
feel heavy and STUFFED up" uncom-
Portable and bilious, with u mean
headache and coated tongue. Foley's
Cathartic Tablets give prompt relief
from these results Of indigestion.
Mild and gentle, but sure.-For sale
by Sands Dorsey Drug Company.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-16
COLORED PEOPLE DELIGHTED
WITH NEW DISCOVERY
TO BLEACH THE
CEIN
SKIN

Atlanta, Ga.-Says hat recent tests
have proven without doubt that swar-
thy or sallow compilations can be made
light by n new treatment recently dis
covered by a man in Atlanta. Just
ask your druggist for Cocotone Skin
Whitener. People who have used it
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-16

are amazed at its wonderful effect.
Rid your face Of that awful dark color
or greasy appearance in a few minutes
1t costs so little that you can't afford
to be without it. Just think how much
prettier you would look with that old
dark skin gone and new soft, light
skin in its place. Men and women
today must care for their compilations
to enter society.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-16

Never before has n list Of names
been scanned with such keen and ov-
empowering interest. Some were glad
to see their names while others shiv-
cred with fear-a real yellow streak.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-16

Among the charges against a south
ern sheriff whom his constituents are
trying to remove from office, is that
he smokes cigarettes. The poor fell
low should cultivate a few real vices
if he wants to become popular.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-16

We might, with excellent results,
include congress in the draft. Then
they would have to obey orders and
do something.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-16

Since the draft, those cities that
returned padded census reports have
been busy explaining what has become
of their population.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-16

Since it happened East st. Louis
officials have been claiming that most
of the rioters were from Missouri. So
are we.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-16

NOTICE-Lots /, 2, 3 and 4, Blk 30
Russell Addition and Lot 8 Blk 4, IN
Barnes Addition in the town of Tu-
cumcari, n. NJ, are assessed for $3.50.
| dare any nan to offer me the as
sessed value for these five lots.
C. G. NEWMAN,
If. Heavener, Okla.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-16

If all statistics on the waste in this
country are true we haven't n darned
thing left.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-16

Carranza, poor fellow, is a back
Number. Even the joke departments
are ~snubbing him for William.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-16

HARRY II. MeELROY
Lawyer
General Practice TucuncAri. N. n.
OFFICE
West side End st., half Blk So. Of p, o.
Notary and Public Stenographer
In Once
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-16

TUCUMCARI HOSPITAL
Modern Equipment Largest x-Rsy
Coil In New Mexico.
Graduate Nurses
DRS. NOBLE q DOUGHTY
Tucumcari, New Mex.
The Washington times., 1917-03-06
Awning Shop

1t will be much to your advantage to take up the
question of awnings now, While we anticipated
needs and laid in heavy stock of materials before the
recent sharp advance in cost this not inexhausble
and when gone the cost of awnings will advance ma
terially.' We will take your order NOW make up your
awnings, and install them when wanted .
The Ideal Head-rod Hanger is our own patented in
venton and allows ventilation not otherwise procurabe
Special attention paid to sleeping porch curtains.
Our representative will gladly call with samples and
talk over this proposition with you. 49,. :.
The Washington times., 1917-03-06
SlipCovers

Cretonnes specially selected for slip
cover uses and now being shown have
only to be seen to be appreciated and
admired. We are also showing single
and double width imitation linens, and
cotton damaskS in white, cream and
ecru colorings. z
Special prices, will be quoted by our
estimators on orders placed now for de-
livery when finished, and samples of
materials will be shown to you at home
if desired.
The Washington times., 1917-03-06
.Drapery Shop
Made-to-Order Draperies

Whether it be simple net or
scrim curtain or an elaborate
scheme of curtains and over
draperies, this shop is fully
qualified to take care of your
needs.
Every kind of material is
here for selection, and special
prices will be given for the cost
of making up.
We invite you to confer with
our drapery statesmen, who are
expertsin this line of work.
The Washington times., 1917-03-06
Cabinet and
Finishing Shops

We are especially we'll equipped to
stain or enamel your reed furniture,
and would suggest the following shades,
which will be used this season: To-
bacco Brown, Silver Gray, Austrian
Brown, French. Gray, Turkey Red.
Special attention given to the re-
gliding of antique pieces, also the wax
ing of Italian Walnut. &c..
The Washington times., 1917-03-06
Mattress Shop

Mattresses Renovated, using
same ticking ................S3.oo
Mattresses Renovated, using
new ticking -. ...:............S6 SO. 90
Mattresses Renovated, using 80.
art ticking $500
We use only the best 8-oz. standard
tick, and all mattresses are thoroughly
renovated by our Electric Picker
SPEClAL-Box Springs, all
The Washington times., 1917-03-06
Shade Shop
Window Shades

Made to order in every material
available. Anticipating a short
age in Scotch Hollands, we
bought heavily of these some
months ago, and are able to
furnish practically any color de-
sired.
Improved Hartshorn Rollers
are used, and the best work
manShip is guaranteed
A representative will call
with samples and quote special
prices.
The Washington times., 1917-03-06

W. B. Moses, Philadelphia merchant, ex-
pressing his faith and confidence in the city of
Washington, opened small furniture store
here on 9TH street in 1861. He brought with
him one carload of furniture, for which there
was SO much demand that it was entirely sold
as it was unpacked on the sidewalk
The business grew rapidly-the store was
moved to 9TH and Pa. Ave, then the real center
of Washington. Several years later W.. B.
Moses built the present home of the firm at th
and F Sts., and moved into it in October, 1884,
establishing large furniture, carpet and dra-
perry business This location, at that time was
several squares from the business section, but
w. B. Moses farsightedness proved to be cor
rect this location today being the real center of
Washington's shopping district. . = '.-.
Increasing business necessitated several
additions from year to year. The last improve
ment resulted in ten-story freproof building
on lth street, which is used exclusively for
The Washington times., 1917-03-06
The Largest Exclusive Furniture, Carpet
and Drapery Establishment in the Country


storage purposes and the housing of different
shops for which the firm has become nationally
famous. Five floors of the street building are
used for the display of furniture only over two
and a half acres of: floor space being devoted
exclusively tothe displaysof furniture.
f.a The reputation of the house for fair deal
ing and honest merchandise resulted in so large
a'business- which can be truly described as ma
tion-wide-- - that the firm decided to mcreaseits
service to the public by opening a series Of spe-
cialty shops in connection with the furniture.
carpet and drapery business.
The shop idea has grown steadily at W.B.
Moses & Sons until today the firm operates,
under one roof, distinct and separate shops for
The Washington herald., 1917-09-13
CLOTHING CONTRACT
FOR ARMY Changed
Baker Seeks to Improve Condition:
in Factories Engaged.

The War Department is going to
revolutioniZe methods of manufacture
of army clothing through a new form
of contract
Through such contracts manufac-
turers will be assured a good profit,
but will have to promise that fair
wages will be paid their employees,
that proper working and sanitary
conditions shall exist in the factories
and that the health and welfare of
the workers will be guarded.
The government proposes to en-
force such conditions once the con-
tracts are signed. Watchers will be
placed in factories and If any manu-
facturer violates any clause of the
contract the government will act.
The contracts are now being pre-
! pared for the Quartermaster Cen
erals office. 1t was worked up and
I prepared by the Board of Control for
Labor Standards, recently appointed
( by Secretary Baker, following dis
/ closures of sweat shop methods in
! the manufacture OF army clothing.
Louis KRISTEN is its chairman.
I'm the opinion of the KRISTEN
| committee and the Quartermaster
General the new form of contract
carefully carries out the duty of the
government to assure Just condl-
TONS" said Secretary Baker yester-
! day.
"The grievances which have arisen
| in the past in connection with the
performance of clothing contracts
will be entirely removed and decent
industrial standards not only estao-
lished, but enforced"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-13
Old Straw Lid Passes;
Felt Hat Comes Again
Reralding Autumn

The summer king of the hat
world is dying his annual death.
The old felt hat is returning to the
sight of the world.
With the coming of the cool spell.
straws disappeared in surprising
numbers, and We old battered last
years felt came forth to the sight
of the city.
Windows in many stores are now
taken up with a display of hats,
of which by far the greater num-
Der are brown, very dark green
and dark blue.
The old derby. which crowned
practically every other head some
years ago, has receded in popu-
larity. Not half so many derbies
can be found this year as last.
1t is thought by hat dealers
throughout the city that the vast
majority of sales this year will run
in the brown-colored Fedora. Many
If the dealers are laying in a large
supply of green felt hats in antici-
patton of a repeated run of last
seasons most popular model.
the shape of the felt hats from
Ill present indications will be prac-
tcally the same as last year. The
SLOUGH sat predominates. The oval
crown, with the front-to-rear
crease, and the Alpine are by far
more popular than the round-top
piece with the little indented ridges
running around the rim.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-13
CLASS in french
proves POPULAR
Many Soldiers Take Lessons at the
Mason House.

There they come! Get under covert
Fix bayonets,"
No, the Boches are not planning Just
yet TO attack the Mason House in
Washington. although il is fIled with
soldiers modified either to sing the
'Marseillaise'' or order a ham sand
witch in Partisan French. II is merely
class in military French whose mem
bers are preparing themselves to
recognize such commands when they
hear them.
Strong desire to learn French is in
dicated by the large number Of sol
diers OF all branches Of the service
who are attending c,asses-at the
French department Of the Navy
League which are being held three
nights week under the direction o.
Capt. Dorothy Potter. More than fifty
/, marines. sailors and regular soldiers
are taking advantage OF the opportU-
nifty given them to acquire a spea king
knowledge OF the language as used by
The Poilus with whom they will soon
be associated on the western front.
This is only one Of a number OF such
places where instruction is provided
free for the soldiers. There is a big
class in session three or four times a
week at marine headquarters.
The women's section OF the Navy
League has charge OF the military
French classes at the Mason House,
le06 Twentieth street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES.


Clarence B. Price. 2, and Jennie s. Black
burn. q Rev e H. Sven.
Robert Y. Hughes. &c, and Eva E Turner. g
Rev. II. D. Mitchell
Clarence ]. Conway. p, and Almira NJ
Rondina. Is. Rev. ". A. Cahill.
William Kaufman, %. and Ethel s. Blue
stone, q Rev. NJ Horwitz
|. level Hines, g and Ida ]. Perry, Is. Rev
f. H. Sven.
Hartwen NJ Nucko1s, 81. and Mabel L. Muck
OILS, %. Rev II. ]. Goodwin.
James H. Wilson, jr., a. and Anne z Childs,
II. Rev. W. o. ROome. jr.
Bedford NJ Fishback q, and Emily J. Dun
can, p. Rev J. E. Briggs.
Arthur E. Birkle. 26. and Marquette @ Beau.
lac. .. Rev. E. A. Hannah.
James +. Smith, 50, and Annie Z. warneke
81. Rev. J. W. Smith
Harry L. Flemor. Is, and Frances NJ. Sissou
q Rev. ]. NJ. Gill 4
Clifford H. Jenkins, q and Edna NJ Owens
a. Rev. ]. W. Many.
Frederick R. Bolst. ., and Viola ]. vaught,
q. Rev. Fl. l. Stewart.
Thomas G. Morris so, and Geraldine Little
90 Rev. j. Fl. Jeffries.
Warren Rucker. p. and Ethel ]. Stanton, %.
Rev. D. II. Martin
Hiram II. White, a, and NJ. Jane Adams 81
Rev. E. K Hardin.
Samuel Middleton. o. and liar Danampart, p
Rev G. W. Van Fossen
Floyd NJ. Truman. Q. and Gladys Hardin, 49,
Rev. J. +. Bryan.
CoLoRED.
Edward johnson. %. and jamie Bell Is. Rev.
W. Il. Jernsgin.
Raymond Aksrs. q, and Daisy Washington.
10 Rev. A. Sayles
Richard Kelley, is. and Gertrude Miller. p.
Rev A. Sayies
William Butler. p and Leolia, Clifton, IS
Rev. ]. NJ. jones.
James FitzgsraId. % and Marie Darkin. 3.
Rev. NJ. W. Norman.
Albert ]. Robertson, IS. and Mary c. Bur
CESS. 81. Rev W. Jarvis.
Leopoh $. Louis. Is. and Elizabeth A. Bur.
rel u Raw w. westray.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-13

from Rosaline Alberta Stanton,
charged with cussing Viola Murphy.
Viola is not Irish else Rosaline would
have been at the morgue.) Viola is
Just eleven shades lighter than Rosa
line and not near so aggressive.
Now let's hear from Viola. -"Jedge,
cherry time All pokes nah haid outen
de door dis womun has somefin ter
say about 1t, en- she thowed de rotten
tomatoes all ober nah yard. All didn't
thow none in hers, en- said All was
only fifteen for buzzards to eat en- den
she tole me to go whar she is goin
when she dies" Viola got her breath
and started again. En-, ledge, All
am lawfully married TO nah husband,
en- dat womun. jes g natural born liar.
Rosaline got fifteen days. but the look
she gave Viola would have .wrinkled
even a Hun.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-13
SHOWS AIR BATTLES
IN VERDUN CAMPAIGN
Picture at Casino Theater Gives
Vivid Idea of Fighting.

All the efforts of the, Germans to
batter Verdun to pieces have re-
suited in nothing more than the
destruction of the town, its great
forts remaining intact. Capt. Dom
aid c. Thompson was the first and
only camera man to film Verdun
since it became the great object
of hostilities. and in his six reeler.
war AS 1t Really Is" he shows
the complete Verdun campaign. in
GLIDING the great allied offensive.
Over 500 startling scenes of modern
warfare are included in this series,
which is being shown at the Casino
Theater.
A spectacular mid-air battle be-
tween a British and German avia-
tor, the worlds biggest guns in
action, a bayonet charge in which
hundreds of Germans surrender, as
we'll as the truth about actual con-
ditions at the front line, are to be
viewed in these remarkable films.
taken by order of Gen. Joffre. OF
their authenticity there can be no
doubt, as Capt. Thompson has
every sort of, credential to prove
the extraordinary privileges accord
ed him. Besides, such pictures as
he shows could never be faxed"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-13
Senator from Colorado
Would Make Hawaii Dry

Already forced to listen forever 70
the strains of the ukelele. Hawaiians
may have another great hardship i'm
posed upon them. Senator Shafroth.
Of Colorado. wishes 10 make Hawaii
dry.
He put in a bill yesterday prohibit
ing manufacture, importation or sale
Of intoxicants unless the Hawaiians
themselves say they still want a
chance to get drunk. The Shafroth
bill would go into effect one year after
its passage. However. after I'VE years.
the dusky islanders would have an op-
portunity to repeal it by a popular
ballot
The Washington herald., 1917-09-13
Bill to Bar "Riders"
Introduced In Senate

In order to prevent Senators from
putting anything over" Senator
Salisbury. Of Delaware. yesterday in
trodrccd a constitutional amendmon;
which would prevent but one subject
being included in a measure. and that
subject to- be clearly defined in the
title. Lately In ConErcss. there has
been a growing tendency 10 Put
riders" on bills.