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The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12

We saw d wrestling match last Mon
day night.
And we heard some fairy stories
from Hans Andersen and the Arabian
Nights, when a wee, piping voice could
be heard above the incessant din.
For we had company with us Mon
day night. a bright little girl named
Ruby Raibourn was our vis-a-vis, and
We weren't watching the gladiators on
the stage. we were listening to story
about another gladiator named Jack,
who slew giant.
And to us, blase and cynical, the lisp
ing words were appreciated more than
looking at the tumbling on the stage.
There was a preliminary scrap, but
who were the principals we wot not,
for Il story about II man named Sinbad
held us entranced
i/The match had been well advertised
and the crowd was large and noisy.
Mostly noisy. Interspersed throughout
the crowd were many women, who APP
plauded with the men and seemed to
get as much satisfaction out OF 1t as
the sterner sex.
WhistlinE, shouting, anything that
would make din, and at one time II
Wits 81 NttltHlllk Nilhl tue NANy maj oiisi
arose in his majesty and cXhorted the
people to be calm.\ \fBut it was useless
There was to be no placid peace there
We looked at the men as thep strip
ped for the fray George Falls OF
Cherokee. Okla big, husky
He's pretty near as big as Jack
amt he?"
one hundred and forty pounds OF
hard, sinewy flesh was revealed the
muscles standing out knotted and
drm.
Then Logan Champ. Leeds. 5. u.
also lao pounds. unwound his cover
ings and in his trunks looked foe
man worthy the mettle of any antag
Onist.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12
LIST OF MEASURES PASSED
At THE SPECIAL SESSION

Measures passed at the special ses-
sion. approved by Governor Lindsay
and now laws:
Substitute for house bill No. |: pub
lie Defense measure. Appropriating
S75O.000 for agricultural preparedness
and defense, the money to be raised by
the issuance and sale of certificates of
indebtedness, and expended and dis
bursed solely under the direction of
the governor; creates a council of state
defense as an advisory board, COM
posed of nine members, who are to
receive as compensation for their SER
vices IS a day and necessary travelling 6
expenses; authorizes special county
levy of not to exceed one mill in 1917
and 1918 for the repair and construc-
tion Of highways; empowers the gov
ernor to equip any portion of the Ma
tional Guard reserve up to a battalion
as mounted infantry in case of emer-
gency; authorizes the state treasurer
10 invest the permanent state funds in
the certificates of Indebtedness issued
and gives authority to the governor to
sell certificates to the federal reserve
banks, or negotiate loans through
them. using the certificates as secur-
ity
Senate bill No. q Accepts the pro
visions of the national defense act. and
provides for the drafting of men for
the National Guard.
Senate bill No, 3, Provides for the
further extension of cooperative ag-
ricultural work, making possible the
employment of an agricultural agent
In every county of the state.
Senate bill No. 4. Accepts the provi-
sons of the Smith Hughes act for vo-
cational education, and Appropriated
$4,000 annually for two years tc
meet like appropriation from the
federal government.
Senate bill No. 5. Empowers the
governor. for the purpose of giving ait
to the national government or provId'
ing for public health, welfare and th'
safety in the state. to organize and
employ all the resources of the state
whether Of men, property or instru
|mentalities
Senate bill No. Z. Provides for thu
taxation, exclusively for state pur
poses, OF the property OF all privat,
car. sleeping car and express com
panies operating in the state.
Senate bill No. IL. Appropriatei
|S7.440 for the expenses OF the specia
session
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12
GOVERNMENT cRoP REPoRT.

Washington May S.-A summary of
the May crop report for the state of
New Mexico as compared by the bu-
reau of crop estimates. and transmit
ted through the weather bureau, L. S.
department of agriculture, is as fol-
lows:
Winter wheat-May l forecast about
100000 bushels; production last year.
final estimate. l.O72.0O0; two years ago
l,l44000; 1904 average, 717.000
bushels
Meadows-May l condition So, COM
pared with the ten year average of 90.
Pasture-May l condition S. com
pared with the ten year average Of Sc.
Spring plowing-per cent done TO
May /, 1917, estimated 81 per cent,
compared with 5s May l last year and
81 the ten year average,
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12
And then it showed.

One hundred and five miles, as the
crow flies, by the compass, north and
south, hfty-hve miles east and west,
by squint through the periscope of
an airship, were blanketed in snow
last Sunday.
This is Union county. -
snow may have fell to the north of
u.s. there may have been a precipita-
tion to the south of US. Legions of
twinkling sparklets may have fallen to
fhe east. and perhaps the flakes of
Mother Goose slfted down on the earth
10 the west.
Inside of the bounded area of Union
county VSr IND some snow.
Peeking otp from the soil, lone
grain of maize cast a wonderful look
at the lily white manua softly falling.
and then serenely fell into peaceful
sleep IN the soils bosom, awaiting the
embryonic breaking into the full bios
som of fruitage.
And then 1t showed.
The Hapsburgs and Hozenhollerns
are not quite yet in control of provi-
dence. Their divine right didn't stop
the Lord from letting loose the flood
gates above, and Union county is rich
er by millions of dollars incrops.
The News has always had faith in
the good will and kindly intentions of
Him above toward this garden spot of
Eden. and this snow bears us out.
We of Union county. us tillers of the
mesa, needed the moisture, and ii has
come.
Have you beans in the ground?
Is there corn planted beside that
patch of wheat?
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12
CHANCE FOR YOUNG MEN
TO CO TO NAVAL ACADEMY.

Senator A A. Jones and Congress-
man w. u. Walton have arranged for
an examination to be held at the Uni
versity of New Mexico on May 25, for
appointments of midshipmen in the
United States naval academy at An
napolis, the two applicants receiving
the highest grades in the examination
to receive the nominations for the
academy. The examinations will be
conducted under the direction of the
university authorities. who will gra .
the papers, and will be strictly upon
the merits of the applicants.
BY putting the appointment of ca
dets to the naval academy on a basis
OF merit 1t is the idea of Senator Jones
and Congressman Walton not only to
remove this important position from
any suspicion of politics, but also to
bring out the very best and brightest
young men in New Mexico to compete
for the honor of enrolling in a school
which Is to turn out the future naval
| officers for Uncle Sam. In other words
IT is their desire that New Meico shall
send only her est young men to the
naval academy.
Full information regarding the ex-
animation can be obtaine from the
University of New Mexico or from
Senator Jones or Congressman Wal
ton. After the, appointments are maas
Z 1t will be necessary for the successful
applicants to stand another examina-
tion, held under government supervi-
sion in Albuquerque on June %. II
| they pass this examination, they will
be eligible for entrance to the aoad
emy. subject only TO physical examina-
J tion
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12
WRESTLING MATCH LAST MONDAY NIGHT
DREW LARGE CROWD AND WAS GOOD BOUT
A A
A

,<Some time was taken In selecting a
referee. J. II. Rutledge finally she'd
ding his coat and entering the arenaA
And then they went at 1t, sparring
for an opening.
Once on the mat, twisting this way,
writhing that way, once n head locked
tightly within limbs
isn't that just like Sinbad and the
Old Man of the Sea? And will he have
to get his gourd of wine before he can
get loose?"
1t seemed as though they were won
derfully even matched. First. n toe
hold, to be quickly broken, then the
scissors hold. to be as suddenly getten
away from by fast twist and then a
little more sparring for time and wind.
1t took Champ one hour and seven
minutes to get the first fall. using q
body, scissors and arm bar.
And then the roof almost fell in.
Ration wired down to find out what all
the racket was about.
IFallis got the second fall In nine
minutes with toe hold.
Champ came back and won the
match and third fall in eight minutes
with a head. scissors and arm lock. y
The decision received the acclama-
tion of the populace in one big whiz-
zing whoop. and pandemonium reigned
for some time.
Immediately after the bout Falls
challenged Champ for return match,
and ii will probably be arranged to
take place the coming fan during fair
time.
In his reply to the challenge Champ
made a modest and unassuminE talk.
He acknowledged the merit of his an
tagonist, and said that II he should
ever receive defeat at Falls hands he
would grant him all honors possible.
And Ruby was fast asleep. dreaming
perhaps of Aladdin and his wonderful
lamp, or perhaps thinking of some
gnone Of olden times.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12
A BOY's ESSAY on EDITORS.

country school boy was told to
write an essay on editors, says the
Falbrook Enterprise. and this is the
result:
II don't know how newspapers came
TO be in the world and l don't think
the good Lord does, for he amt got
nothing to say about an editor in the
Bible. l think the editor is one OF the
missing lirAs vou road OF and stayed
in the bushes until after the flood and
then came out and wrote the thing up
and has been here ever since. l don't
think he ever died because l never
saw dead one and ! never heard of
one getting licked
III doctor makes mistake he
buries It and people dassent say Moth
ing.
When an editor makes a mistake
there is big swearing and lots of
fuss but II a doctor makes a mistake
there is a funeral, cut flowers and a
perfect silence.
"A doctor can use a word a mile
long without anybody knowing what
It is. but IL an editor uses one he has
to spell II.
If doctor goes to see another
mans wife. he charges for 1t, but II
the editor goes he gets a charge OF
buckshot.
ANY old college can make doctor
nowadays, but an editor has 70 10
bsrR.'
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12

The Kid has gone to the Colors
And we don't know what to say;
The Kid we have loved and cuddled
Stepped out for the Flag today
We thought him a child, a baby,
With never care at all,
But his country called him man-size
And the Kid has heard the call
He paused to watch the recruiting
Where, fired by the fife and drum.
He bowed his head to Old Glory
And thought that it whispered come
The Kid. not being Stacker
Stood forth with patriot joy
To add his name to the roster
And God, We're proud of that boy!
The Kid has gone to the Colors;
1t seems but n little while
Since he drilled a schoolboy army
In Il truly martial style.
But now he's n man, a soldier
And we lend him listening ear
For his heart is heart all loyal,
Unscourged by the curse of fear.
His dad. when he told him. rNutdered
His mother-God bless her-cried
Yet. blest with a mother nature.
She wept with mother pride.
But he whose old shoulders straight
ened
Was Granddad-for memory ran
To years when he, too, youngster,
Was changed by the Flag to a man
w. II. Herschell in Indianapolis News
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12
ARE YOU FITt

The marine corps Is especially in
need OF technical men--men expert
enced in electrical, mechanical civil
and automobile engineering and aVis-
tion, and is offering special induce
to be "hrst to hght," according 70 an
announcement made from their head
quarters. To insure completely
uniform and trained body all marine
corps recruits must first undergo pre-
liminary military and naval training
but upon it's completion those 30 de-
string are available for positions in
which they are best lifted.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12
HARRHLL AND HAHN HAVE CATTLE

W. L~Harrsll and Sol w. Hamm. two
OF the leading cattlemen OF the south
part OF the county. have started their
spring roundup and expect to COM
piste IL by the ioth inst. when they
will have at the HarrslI ranch on the
Penibetis approximately 1900 head OF
yearling steers, $50 head OF yearling
hOifsrs, 100 head OF two-yeaT-old he'll
fers and about 500 fnS cowN Buyers
OF stock In the above classes should
rsmembsr the date OF the anal reund-
np-
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12

Where is that little bunch Of aspara-
gus?
And haven't you somewhere, way
over in a secluded corner, just an odor-
GUS onion, waiting to break. through
the cover of earth? -
For we must sit at table of plenty
some day. The chef must have at his
finger ends the stun to fill the skillet.
the pot and a little left over for the
cake pan in the oven.
And then 1t showed. .,
May be your boy has enlisted. May
be he will have to sail the seas over
and lend a helping hand in the great
struggle for democracy May be he
will never return. But 'et us aid in
seeing that starvation is not to be his
lot. The earth needs but the marks
of the plow, the seed needs but to be
put in, little cultivation. and all is
well. Providence is with us, for then
it showed.
Union county will produce this year
more than our needs. We are to help
feed many more than our little popu-
lation. The world is crying for food
and the many square miles within our
desmagne needs but the magic touch
OF a plowshare to rifle the dirt in
burrows. &,
And we have the sturdy men and
women
Let us double up with providence
and now that we have had the benefi-
cent moisture sinking. filtering. into
our productive ground let us get busy
Plant.
J And then it showed
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12
From this house In now serving
his country at the front In the
United states Navy.

pears the impressive seal of the navy,
while below is space is for the sig
p6ture of the commanding officer,
The cards are now being mailed,
first to all OF the apprentice seamen
4 the naval training stations, and
they viii eventually reach every man
in the service. After being signed
nd distributed they are to be mailed
home and placed in the window of the
mouse as a mark of honor as we'll as
constant reminder of duty to the
young man who still hesitates in the
face of the country's call for men.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12

effect the presidents desire that there
be no unwarranted manipulation of the
food supply on it's way to the con-
sumer.
We suggest further, in connection
with the fixing of prices. that the ag-
ricultural departments of the nation
and the states adopt a policy of close
cooperation with organizations of
producers and of consumers, so far as
same may be done without undue in
reference with or Discrimination
against legitimate mercantile estab-
lishments.
We further respectfully recommend
that in the distribution of seeds and
other necessaries to farmers, the gov
ernmental departments. national and
state, deal as directly as possible with
the farmers themselves To this end
we suggest that funds be handled as
far as reasonably possible by commit
tees to be composed principally of rep
resentative farmers and persons whose
business interests coinciGe with the
interests of farmers. Very respect
fully,
Orren Beatty. President; II. II. Er-
rett, Secretary; J. f. Chamberlain. w.
g.. Franklin, Committee.
Endorsed by the Union County Farm
ers' Society of Equity, Ltd.
by W. X. Jones, President; j. A. Nc
Cune.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12
WILL ONE OF THESE NAVY
CARDS DE IN YOUR WINDOWi

That everybody may know from
which homes men have gone forth to
serve their country in the navy. and
as an inspiration to others to follow,
there has just been issued from the
press of the u S. Navy Publicity Bu-
reau card with the following in
scription:
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12
no FARMERS or UNION COUNTY


Below we publish a letter sent out
by the Union county war committee,
and hope that those receiving it, espe-
cially those at the head of any organi-
zation. will endeavor to carry out the
suggestions made.
Headquarters of Union County War
Committee, Clayton, n. NJ.
Dear Sir. The u. s. government has
appropriated $25.OOO,0o0 to be used for
the purchase OF seeds for the farmers,
4 portion of which will be available
for the state of New Mexico.
The legislature Of this state is now
In session to formulate plans to appro-
PIRATE funds to assist farmers who
are unable to properly plant and care
FOR the crop.
This committee has been appointed
20 collect and place on file all the in
formation available regarding the
amount of seed and feed necessary for
me growing of the maximum acreage
of crops, also for increasing live stock,
poultry, etc.
In order that your district may re-
eeiVe it's proportionate share of this
assistance, it will be necessary that
YOU Immediately call patriotic meet
ing in your school district. Effect an
organization for the following pur-
poses:
l. To arouse the patriotism of your
community.
> TO stimulate larger production
Ind conservation of crops and food sup
plies.
3. TO ascertain the information by
1he inclosed forms.
we, the committee. suggest that
your organization be made permanent
and that your secretary be instructed
10 secure at once a report from each
farmer in your district and forward
these reports to the chairman or sec
retary OF this committee. We further
suggest that your committee report to
this committee any unusual condition
or additional needs of your district
rronl time to time during the war per-
jod. Yours patrioticaily.
committee: orren Beatty, County
Agriculturist, Chairman; II II. Errett
secretary; ". l.. franklin, j. Z. Cham
berlaiR. ~ /, k.&SkZE
ayar Committee for Union County.
Clayton, n NJ, May 3. 1917.
senators an Representatives In Con-
gress and State stature.
gentlemen; We. thu Undersigned
committee aud organization represent
ing the people OF Union County, N. NJ
in pursuance of the Presidents recent
appeal to the people, respectfully rec.
ommend the enactment OF Legislation
looking toward;
First. the fixing of a minimum price
for food products. same to be suf'i-
eteAt 10 cover the cost of production
and an equitable allowance for labor;
and
Second the establishment Of maxi
mum price for retailers and other mid
dlemen.
We believe this TO be the safest and
most efEectivs method Of carrying Into
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12

Miss Seldom williams arrived the
firBt OF the week from Chilieoths, Ne.
She will do stenographic work for the
Fidelity Abstract Company.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12

Buy Diamond H. brand baby chick
food. Makes young chicks grow--iO
'lb. sacks. soc. H. Hsrzstein Seed Co.
Seed that succesds.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12

BUY Diamond ii. brand baby chick
food. Makes young chicks GFow-to
ID. sack. SOC. II. Herzstsin Seed ce.
Seed that suecssps
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12

Make more eggs by buying your hen
food from II. HerEstein Seed co.--seed
that succeeds-10o lbs, $3.50.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12

Make mora eggs by buying your hen
food from H. Herzstein Seed co.--seed
that succeeds-loo lbs. ss.5e.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12

Mrs. chas, Mitchell returned Monday
from visit with her parents AZ Trini-
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-05-12
UNION COUNTY WAS COVERED WITH SNOW =
LAST SUNDAY THAT WILL Be GODSEND TO CROPS

A INCREASED CROPS
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05
WINTER WORK FOR STALLION
No Reason Why t'e Should Not Be
Worked Like Any Other Horse
Give Reasonable Exercise.

1t is a mistake to keep a stallion
idle during the fall and winter.
Though this is often done there is no
reason why he should not be worked
like any other horse. If this is not
possible he should at least be given
the opportunity of taking reasonable
amount of exercise. Also the feed
should be about the same as that of
other horses.
Feed about one pound of good hay
for every 100 pounds of weight and in
addition to this. give enough grain,
equal parts of corn. bran and oats, to
keep the animal in good flesh. but not
too fat. II this be done he will be
more efficient during the breeding sen
son than would be the case were he
kept In breeding condition all through
the year.
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05
The Harding-Raber
Drug Company
ANNUAL DENVER STOCK SHOW
TO BE BIGGER AND BETTER

The annual National Western Stock
than usual interest this year. partly
due to the general prosperity that
everywhere surrounds the live stock
industry and partly to the low rates
promised by the railroads. Denver is
exceedingly proud of this annual event
and preparations are being made on
larger scale than ever before. II is
now called "The Million Dollar Show"
and it is promised that the exhibits
will exceed in value a million dollars
and will include the best the country
produces in the way of cattle. horses
and hogs. and, it may also be said.
of babies. The show management re-
ports entries pouring in at a rate that
threatens to test the capacity not
only of the show buildings but of the
stock yards as we'll.
There are to be many strong fea-
lures this year. The dairy cattle de-
partment started two years ago has
been developed into a full fledged
dairy show. The exhibition OF big
Fair feature the greatest ever seen
in the West and will include the great
new six-horse team recently gathered
by Swift G. Company and never ex-
hibited before except at Chicago. All
of the greatest cattle herds in the
country are entered and the display OF
fancy pure bred cattle will be the
greatest ever seen before anywhere.
AS Colorado has had it's full share of
will be of the regular perfect variety,
and the attendance is expected to
break all records.
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05
Cultivation Conserve. Water

The following experiments may be
of interest to many Colorado farm
ers. They were carried on in Cali
fornia and the object of the expert
ment was to determine as nearly as
possible the amount of irrigation wa
ters that could be saved by means of
cultivation. The experiments to de-
termine this effect were made so as
to approach ordinary field conditions
and practice as nearly as possible
An irrigation amounting to six inches
in depth of water was applied to the
surface of the soil and allowed to soak
into the same. 1t took from six to
twenty-four hours to accomplish this,
depending upon the character of the
soil. From one to four days after the
water had been applied, the fields
were cultivated and second cultiva
ton was given two weeks after the
Application of water The total aver
days from uncultivated soil was 2.14
inches. or 35 per cent of the water
applied. and 1t was found that cult
vation saved about 26 per cent of
this lot. During our dry summers in
Colorado, when our irrigation supply
is short, this saving of 26 per cent
of the evaporation loss may often turn
failure into success for that season.
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05
DRINKING WATER FOR STOCK
Automatic Device, Invented by indiana
Man, Insures Full Supply and
Saves All Waste.

An ingenious contrivance for use in
watering troughs has been invented
by an Indiana man. 1t consists of an
automatic device for filling the trough
as fast as the water is depleted by
animals drinking it. The pipe through
which the water is supplied is fitted
with spring valve.
An angle-shaped arm is pivoted in
the bottom of the tank near this pipe.
with the lower end of the arm resting
on the valve and the upper end ter
minating in a wooden ball. which
floats on the surface of the water.
The principle of this appliance will be