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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-04-28

He met Viola there and was at once
smitten. He was old, penurious, crafty
and Viola disliked him intensely. 1t
was only after several visits that Viola
, realized that his smirkings and atten-
tons were the advance couriers of q
proposal Of marriage.
"Your father is dead, perhaps" he
told her one day. 81 must have my
money or you"
"MeT exclaimed Viola in amaze
ment.
Haven't you suspected that am in
love with you" grinned the old skin
flint.
"You-you speak Of what is impos-
siblew faltered Viola, and after that,
whenever he called, she had her aunt,
who was the family housekeeper, meet
him.
One day, however, Bayne insisted
that he see Viola personally. He was
ugly to the point Of ferocity when she
received him coldly.
II shall proceed to foreclose on the
property unless my interest is paid" he
announced.
II am sorry" fiuttered Viola meekly,
'but unless my father returns"
HE will never return" growled
Bayne brutally. 'He is dead long since
and you may as well make up your
mind to 1t. See here, you had better
be sensible, unless you want to be a
beggar. I'll give you thirty days to de.
eide to become my wife,"
"That will never bel" affirmed Viola
Indignantly.
"Then l shall turn you out in the
streets"
And the thirty days were nearly past
and, but for the faithful love Of Julian
she would have been crushed utterly.
OF all this Julian was thinking as he
strolled down the village street. He
had a problem to solve, he felt, for he
was not in a condition financially to
care for wife a. he would have liked
to do.
He paused as he crossed the plat
form Of the little railroad station, and
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-04-28

Fred ]. Lyons left Wednesday for
his home in Grand Junction.
George Rice returned Wednesday
from three weeks inspection of the
Hebard game preserve on the Little
Huron river.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-04-28
For Sale.

The Columbus farm on the Skanee
road. All cleared. Apply to Cal
Hollinger, Battle Creek, Mich. 4-2S.2
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-05-03
PROFIT IN PATRIOTISM

J. f. Hogland. one of the enterpris-
ing farmers from Kirk neighborhood,
was in town Wednesday marketing
44O0 pounds of beans which is only n
part Of the 5000 pounds of beans he
harvested from twenty acres of land
by the dry farming process. Mr.. Hog
land received ten cents pound. or
s440 for his delivery yesterday. He
has sold about 100 pounds to neigh
bors and will plant large acreage
this year. He estimates his expense
in planting, harvesting and marketing
these beans at $3.50 to SIZE. He yet
has 1000 pounds to sell and at present
prices he says his twenty acres brought
$500. This is $40 per acre and nets
Mr.. Hogland something like 5000 on
his bean crop alone.
In addition to raising beans he sold
$500 worth of broom corn grown on
his farm. which il he had kept until
now would have brought him twice as
much, or $1,000.
The above is only one instance in
which willingness TO make sue
cess in dry farming has won and it
is urged that others may show their
patriotism in getting in behind the
plow Beans are the surest crop but
there are many other crops than may
be grown successfully.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-05-03
INTRODU~ ~TION

May 18th will be great day for
Tucumcari, for on that date the Tu-
cumcari Philharmonic Society will pre-
sent the splendid program upon which
the members have been working for
the past year. All competent critics
agreed that last years program was
the greatest ever undertaken in this
city, hut this years event will be even
more notable. At great expense, some
of the finest artists in the West have
been engaged to assist the best local
talent. The program will be printed
in book form, and should be carefully
preserved as a monument to what Tu-
cumcari people can really accomplish
when they are sincerely interested in
the truest culture and civic develop
ment. 1t is by such things that the
rest of the world judge us, and the
Philharmonic program on the 18th
need not apologize for it's appearance
in New York, or even Boston, and all
this because sufficient number of our
best citizens are willing to sacrifice
valuable time and effort in the best
Americanism. The President of one
great University once said: "Where-
ever you find community where good
music is loved and cultivated, there
you will find the best citizenship, the
best religion, and the best patriotism"
We will find no "slackers" on the Phil
harmonic program.
A few comments on one of the
Artists who will appear at this pr
formance will indicate the high stand
ard of the program. Mrs. Elizabeth
Hanson Bradford, the soprano, has
been associated with Americas great
est. Creatore the celebrated Band
Director predicted national fame for
her. The Fall River. Massachusetts
News said: Elizabeth Hanson Brad
ford is the best trained singer Of all
who took part in the"Parado." Some
Of the other Artists engaged will be
commented upon in later issue.
They include Madame Robert Wilson,
the pianist, and distinguished con-
tralto.
The ability Of the large local chorus
and soloists to rise to great occasion
The patriotic act by the local troop of
Boy Scouts will be surprise and de-
light to all, and the Queens of Avalon
will make you laugh and cry and shout
in the beautiful soliloquy Sweet
hearts and an original "War Special"
Tickets now on sale by the following
organizations: All members of the
Philharmonic Society, Boy Scouts,
Queens of Avalon, and at Elk Drug
Store Downstaira ono dollar. halcony
fifty cents.
Mrs. F. s. Kinds, President.
DR.. A. D. Catterson, Secretary,
Mrs. Earl George, Treasurer.
Edward j. Hoering, Director.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-05-03
SUBMARINES MUST
Be PUT OUT TO WIN
AGAINST GERMANY

Washington, May 2-The enormous
inroads on the worlds shipping made
by German submarines within the last
few weeks has brought to American
government officials full realization
of the disaster that faces the United
States and the allies if the undersea
warfare is not checked
Governors and state representatives,
here today for national defense con-
ference, will take home to their people
a message from the government en-
phasizing the menace TO America and
urging that there must be the fullest
cooperation by the states in war pre-
paration IL Germany is to be defeated.
Menace TO America
Secretary Lane told the conference
that the great destruction of ships was
threatening the existence of Great
Britain and France and menacing the
United States. No one, he said. knew
the exact number of ships lost recently
but the estimates put last weeks sub
marine toll at 100000 tons. Later he
explained that this estimate probably
was too high.
Secretary Lansing in a statement
declared the seriousness of the sub
marine situation could not be exag-
gerated and that il was time the coun-
try awoke to partment gave a total Of
eighty vessels lost in one week, figures
much higher than any contained in re-
cent British announcements.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-05-03

of the classical programs of Chautau-
qua. These two young men from Kan.
sas have studied under the great ar
lists and have become recognized both
in the large cities of this country and
in the Old World as musicians of the
front rank. Walter Jenkins and Mile.
Madeleine Archinard, baritone soloist
and pianist, offer a program of unus-
ual merit.
Ruby Norman and Peggy" Hill are
entertainers of much experience and
have been completely captivating the
Lyceum and Chautauqua audiences for
several years. They are most adept
in their songs, stories, costumed comic
sketches and selections on the accor-
dion and piano.
Frank Ducrot of New York, ack-
nowledged as one of the worlds three
greatest magicians, has appeared in
the largest cities and wins new honors
wherever he goes. He is rightly call
ed Wizard" and "The Man of Mys-
terry"
Little Women" is glimpse of the
Civil War days. II is dramatization
of Louisa NJ. Alcott's famous story by
Marian DeForest, in collaboration with
Jessie Bonsteele. The cleanliness of
Little Women" stands out as n prom
Use that successful plays can. be pro-
duced with every Objectionable feature
even minor one, removed. Rich
comedy, not of the boisterous type, ex-
cellent logic and tender pathos blend
admirably. Presenting this play of
American life are the same folks who
have been scoring such tremendous
success with it in New York and Phil
adelphia. They include Jane Marbury
Jean Brae, George Clark, Elaine Ben
ton and Henrietta Mcdaniel.
Direct from New York comes The
Pinafore Company to give the opera
INNS. Pinafore." There will be the
elaborate scenery, including the large
ship, scenic effects and every detah
needed to produce an opera in a man.
ner equal to its presentation in the
largest cities. The list of singers in
cludes such well known people as Lit
tie Marie Horgan, J. Humbird Duffey,
Harry Luckstone, William Sellery and
Arthur Pacie Ripple. There is Choir
US of young men and women, and or
chestra under the direction of Frank
Vaudeville and no expense has been
spared to make this production the
most elaborate ever seen on any Chau-
tauqua.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-05-03
TUCUMCARI AND LAS VEGAS
BOOSTERS ON TRIP TO TEXAS

Several Tucumcari boosters will Join
the Las Vegas boosters on their trip
to Texas to help advertise New Mexico
and the argument to be put up by the
Tucumcari members will be that Tu-
cumcari is a days drive from the big
mountains and the place to stop over
when on the way from Amarillo to Las
Vegas, or on the return trip. When
the Ozark trail is finished this city
will be called upon to entertain two to
three hundred tourists every day and
out Of that many we will get our share
of business. Tourists will be charged
regular prices and no "hold-up" game
will be tolerated by the Commercial
Club.
These boosters will go to the large
cities of southern Texas and return
via Oklahoma City and the Ozark Trail
route.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-05-03
LOUIS L. LONEOAK, PRIVATE
FIRST CLASS p. o. BUILDING

Desires to see anyone who may be
interested in the Army Of Our Coun-
try, and is here for the purpose of
meeting any and all people so inter-
ested-young men, women or children
and wants very much to meet any vet
eran Of our wars. Anyone desiring in
formation on any subject concerning
the Army are urgently requested TO
drop in, if only for a moment.
Mr.. Loneoak is giving the young
men chance to volunteer for the army
or navy but it is thought within two
weeks he will be engaged under the
conscription bill. Everywhere it is
suggested that volunteers will be given
preference as officers and it is only a
question of few days until Uncle
Sam will have to call upon the young
men instead of waiting for the young
men to volunteer their services. This
war must be won or our liberty IL gone
and our flag lost to civilization. Bet
ter prepare to serve your country be-
fore we are asked TO serve the king.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-05-03
ROADS NOW OPEN WILL BE
DECLARED PUBLIC ROADS
WORKED WITH ROAD FUND

Tucumcari, N. NJ, April 2s, 1917.
Mr.. w. A. Dodson,
County Commissioner,
Tucumcari.
Dear Mr.. Dodson:
II has been stated, ! believe, that
no county or state road money will be
expended on any of the roads in this
county except public highways. You
know that the road leading from Tu-
cumcari, south to Ragland is not a
public highway, regularly laid out and
established, and the question arises
whether any Of the proceeds of the
bond issue will be used for that road
Now it is my understanding that where
generally used road. which the peo-
pie. require and which the commission
ers propose and intend TO establish MS
public highway, has not been regu-
larly established; that the commission
ers can set apart and use money for
that road, even, in advance of the road
being regularly established. and that
you can set apart part of the proceeds
of the bond issue for this road, even
before il is established, if you intend
to establish it later, when proceedings
to do so have been had. Will you kind
ly advise me whether the commission
ers propose to establish this road, and
whether this road will have its fair
share of the money produced from the
bond issue? am asking this infor-
nation in the interest of farmers all
along this road who are anxious to
know whether they can expect n share
of the bond money for this road. 1t Is
my understanding that ii is the pur-
pose of the commissioners to use the
proceeds of the bond issue for roads
for the farmers and where it will do
the most good for the greatest num-
Der, and in order to do this, to pro
rate the money fairly on all public
highways and other roads which are
to be made public highways, except
that none of the bond money is to be
used on the Ozark Trail, which is be-
ing taken in charge by the State.
Will you advise me your views on this
and advise whether you have had any
expression from the other commits
sioners and can say whether they hold
the same views as yourself.
Very truly yours,
Harry II. McElroy.
All Roads TO Receive their Part
The following reply was received by
Mr.. McElroy and is printed for the
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-05-03
MERCHANTS To JOIN
FARMERS IN FOOD
PRODUCTION MOVE

A large delegation of patriotic mer-
chants and other citizens have planned
a trip to the farming community to
the south of Tucumcari and will go
via the following route II present plans
are carried out:
All autoes will meet at the bank
corners on the morning of Tuesday,
May 8 and proceed to Quay, arriving
there about 8 n. m, where it Is hoped
they will meet the Quay Valley farm
ers and plans will be discussed about
30 minutes. The next stops will be
made at Ragland at 10; Jordan at IL
noon; Curry at 2:3O; House 4;l5; Me-
Alister at 1880.
The next morning the delegation will
continue their trip going to Murdock
arriving there at $3.50; Forrest $3.50;
Kirk IL; Plain 2 p. m. Puerto $3.50
and Norton 4:45 p. m.
The above routing may he changed
by those in charge of the trip, but
cards will be sent out to residents of
each district to be visited and the time
will be more definitely stated.
This trip is being made by the mer-
chants to offer their assistance in Sc
curing seeds to plant and in cooper
ating with the local farmers in every
way possible.
Most of the farmers have been sue
cessful in business during the past
two years and have plenty of money
with which to buy seed but they do
not know where to buy it as seed of
all kinds are scarce and high in price.
The state is appropriating one and a
half million dollars as a war fund the
most of which will be used to loan to
farmers to buy seed with. This loan
will be paid in seed next fall by the
farmer IL his crops make good. A
committee will be appointed in each
county of the state to see that this
money is expended economically and
the seed is planted by those who re-
ceive the aid. The commercial club
has telegraphed to the State War Com
mittee to find out more about the way
this mor.y is to be spent. The mer-
chants are not going to wait for the
state aid il they find it necessary to
cooperate with the farmers in buying
tne Seeu 10 plant DeIore tne Stote alu
is received. Money is not so plentiful
among the merchants but they are
aware of the fact that now is the time
to act il we would play safe in this
world war game. Men, arms and am
unition will not win unless the farm
ers raise food to feed the vast armies
now fighting for democracy and free
dom from the wrath Of n terrorized
war-ord.
All cars joining in this display Of
loyalty and patriotism will go prepared
for n two-days' trip, taking food and
bedding. No imposition will he made
upon the farmers and all that is asked
Of them is to meet the delegation at
the time specified later by the cards
sent out by the committee in charge
and hear what the speakers have to
say.
Cooperation between the towns and
farmers is needed to gain success. If
the present plans work out according
to Hoyle nice trip and great deal
of good will be accomplished in this
cooperative move.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-05-03
MERE ONE NIGHT ONLY

The Metrolithic Vaudeville Company
with their Five Funny Fellows, will be
at the Masonic Opera House for one
night only, Monday, May 7. This is
one Of the cleanest, high-class COM
panies playing, and they will present
their original comedy, "Ei Watkins,
Deceased" This is sketch fun If
humor and clean fun.
II you have not laughed for some-
time see these Funny Fellows Friday
night. They have made hit every
where they have played, and you will
only have this one chance to see them.
Remember, eight reels and High
Class Vaudeville. Admission Is and
25 cents.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-05-03
CHICAGO MAYOR REBUKED

Mayor Thompson of Chicago declar-
ed it to be unwise TO invite the French
and English commissioners to visit the
city because of the cosmopolitan ma
ture Of the residents; that, to extend
such an invitation in the name of all
the people was "presuming consider
ably" However. the city council has
extended the invitation in the name Of
all the people of the great city, and
foreign-born residents, representing 8
nationalities have gone on record as
opposing the position taken by the ma
or. The rebuke to Mayor Thompson
is perfectly justified; and it should i'm
press him that the foreign-boTn resi-
dents of his city have what he has
shown he does not possess-a refined
conception Of what courtesy and good
breeding is composed.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-05-03
County Commissioner -. Dist.
lucumcari, Quay County, N. NJ.

The following section copied from
the Statute Book of New Mexico, may
be of interest to our readers:
Section 262S-Mail Routes Declared
Public Whereas the Congress
of ". S. has declared all post roads
and roads over which mails of the U.
s. are carried, to be public roads; il
is therefore likewise declared by this
section that all such roads are and
shall continue to be public roads and
kept open to the people OF the United
States.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-05-03
LETTER FROM G. c. CULBERSON
Valley Head, Ala, 4-24-l9l7

Valley Head, Ala, 4-24-l9l7
Friend Furr:--
II you haven't received my message
about the News which assume you
haven't, as ! haven't received copy
of same yet, please forward it to me
each week to the above address. I
want to keep up with things there
while ! am back here. Don't know
just how long I'll be ut the above ad-
dress, as you know that case Of rheu-
matism is still chasing me. am en-
joying the calmness here, coming out
Of the sand and wind as | did from
there.
Everything around these parts are
green and pretty, and the birds sing
ing while the Darkey sings his favor
ite melody. Corn and Cotton plant
ing is the order of the day. No fool
ishness about work this season, the
farmer is in dead earnest, and knows
that it is up to him. From Memphis
to Birmingham across the state of
Mississippi as came east don't be-
lieve ] ever saw so many negroes and
mules in the fields ut one time. They
were all holding the plow handles like
they meant business
Good roads is the talk of the country
when not discussing war. So Quay
county is right up with the other
parts of the country in that respect.
II is the Dixie Highway here but
think il is to connect with the Ozark
Trail at some point west of here. The
portions of the highway that are al
ready completed have just given the
people an insight into what real Good
Roads will do for country, and they
are full of enthusiasm and are busy
trying to get other sections of the
Highway completed. II is truly the
best or one of the best investments u
citizen can make for himself and the
country. The returns are many fold
and believe that Quay county is full
ly wide awake to the situation and to
her duty.
With kindest personal regards,
Very respectfully,
G. C. Culberson.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-05-03

Mrs. Floyd Bess will leave Friday
morning for Santa Fe where she will
meet other ladies from every county
in the state where gardening and mar
keting will be taken up at the meeting
in order that recommendations may be
made to the war auxiliary. Mrs. Bess
was appointed by the war committee
and will be asked to organize the wo-
men of Quay county. The women of
the state are planning to take active
part in the campaign of crop produc-
ton.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-05-03

Ella Hall star of "The Crippled
Hand" and Harry Depp will bring de-
light to votaries of motion pictures
when "The Love Girl" is exhibited at
the Opera House theatre on Thursday
May 10 with Miss Hall in the stellar
role. Robert z. Leonard has directed
the production from his own scenario
and capable company of Bluebird
photoplayers have been cast in con-
genial roles, with handsome Adele
Harrington leading lady. Hindu mys-
ticisms form novel theme for the
motive, and the two juvenile charac-
ters, played by Miss Hall and Master
Depp, cleverly unravel tangled situ-
alton and bring happiness out of i'm
pending disaster. There are elements
of sensationalism to attract and en-
tertain those who require excitement
and for the admirers of good acting,
and interesting plot. there will be an
abundance of good cheer.