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The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04
CHAMPION STEER SOLD
 AT $21O FOR RED CROSS

Merry Monarch, the grand cham pion steer of the International Live Stock Exposition, dressed out 54.7 per cent according to figures compiled by Armour & Company at whose plant the champion was slaughtered. Merry Monarch, alive, weighed 1610, and the dressed weight was 1042. The champion was two-year-old shorthorn raised by Purdue University at its stock farm in Indiana. He brought a record high price when put on the auction block. The American Short horn Breeders Association purchased him for s2.05 per pound and then put him back on the auction block with the announcement that the proceeds would be turned over to the Red Cross. Armour & Company bid $2.10 pound and got him for $3,381.00.
The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04
DOES HER BIT.

Among the thousands of visitors who examined the food conservation exhibit shown by Iowa State College at the International Live Stock Expo sition at Chicago recently was an elderly woman, who told the story of how she had done her war garden bit.
 She was woman of considerable means, wife of a retired farmer, and had expected to live in ease the rest of her days. She spent the summer visiting in large city with relatives. This family had a vacant lot, which she planted with vegetables and garden truck and took care of it all summer long. Besides supplying the family, she canned over 800 cans for use this winter. "It was my war bit" she said.--Farmer and Stockman.
The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04
GOAT MILK GOOD FOR
 INFANTS AND CHILDREN

An interesting Bullentin No. 2S5 has recently been issued by the Az ricultural Experiment Station, Berke- ley, Cal, on the Milch Goat in Cali fornia.
 In referring to the use of Goat Milk it says:
 "The most striking results so far secured relate to the feeding of goats milk to infants. The station has had the opportunity of supplying this milk to a fairly large number of very young children who were in serious physical condition, due to their ina bility to properly digest and assimi- late either modified cows milk or any of the commercial infants foods that were tried. In nearly all cases of this kind the physical condition of the children has been built up, and sat isfactory growth has been brought about by the use of Goat Milk"
 For further information, write the Widemann Goat Milk Laboratories Physicians Bldg, San Francisco.
The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04
REBELLION IN HELL.
 (Contributed.)

Big sparks flew from old Satan's eyes. What's this I hear?" said he. "They say that when the Kaiser dies he'll be consigned to me. Old He'll to me is mighty dear, the place is very fine; but if they send that guy down here, believe me, I'll resign. I'll stand for murderers and crooks, and will not disown that I have listed on my books the worst thugs ever known. My boys would get right sore I fear; I know they would rebel. No, Kaiser Bill can't enter here, for he'd corrupt all Hell. Our sulphur is too clear, our birthstone looks too pure; and if in one he'd take swim, t'would ruin it I am sure. Our company is not so swell, vile beasts we won't reject; but keep that Kaiser out of Hell, we have some sef-respect."
The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04

 Name of Applicant Post Office Address Justin Butts, Tolleson, Ariz. F. NJ. Stack, Tucson, Ariz. Pat J. Brazell, Kelvin, Ariz. Frank Furedy, Douglas, Ariz. J. l.. Hurt, Cutter, N. M. Benseslao Salazar, Concho, Ariz. Mary Belle Johnson, Lewis Springs, Ariz. L. M. Hughes, Phoenix, Ariz. James A. Blaine, Arivaca, Ariz. R. A. Whipple, Needles, Calf. Omesindo Vasquez, Copper Creek, Ariz. Roy E. Cook, Metcalf, Ariz. Lon Walters, Miami, Ariz. Nettie E. Jewell, Alpine, Ariz. Andres Basaco, Yuma, Ariz. O. H. Dalton, Chandler, Ariz. Annie and Ralph c. Dickey, Hereford, Ariz. A. s. Jackson, Taylor, Ariz. Oral Packer, Pinetop, Ariz. c. L. Williams, Tolleson, Ariz. J. M. McKinzie, Florence, Ariz. L. R. Baldwin, Laveen, Ariz. John A. Ray, Gilbert, Ariz. Vail Company, Sonoita, Ariz. Chas. Pendergast, Peoria, Ariz. Bailey Cattle Co.,, Arivaca, Ariz. o. T. Brown, Flagstaff, Ariz. w. R. Ashurst, Chiricahua, Ariz. Colin Campbell & Co.,, Ash Fork, Ariz. Louis Dumas, Phoenix, Ariz. Dec. 2S-Jan. 4.
The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04
1OO,00 ACRES MAY BE
 PLANTED TO COTTON

The Southwest Cotton Company predicts there will be 100000 acres planted to long staple cotton next year, and it has already started a movement to solve the problem. It says the increased acreage will also require more gin stands and an in crease in oil equipment. The compa- ny is storing selected seed and is ar ranging to give association members the first chance to secure pure Val ley-grown seed.-Chandler Arizonan.
The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04
KARAKUL SHEEP TO BE
 MADE FUR PRODUCERS

One of the lateset industries intro duced into the United States is that of breeding the Karakul sheep, nat ives of Asia, for the production of of fur. While the ultimate aim of the business is the sale of Karakul lamb skins for use in garment manu- featuring, owing to the limited num- Der of these sheep in the United States and the difficulties incurred in importing new ones, the sale of adult pure breds and high grade animals is at present the most profitable fea- lures.
 The Karakul may be said to repre- sent a distinct type of sheep, but many persons have hesitated about calling them breed.
 In 1912 l.. M. Crawford began the experiment of crossing Karakuls with Lincolns and other long wool sheep on his 1900 acre ranch near Cotton. wood Falls, Kansas. This ranch is now known as the Kansas Karakul ranch and is one of the few in the United States to be devoted to this industry. As result of crossing Karakuls with Lincolns the hall blood lambs were all black with the luster and curly fur typical of the pure Karakul. Pelts of some of these lambs, born dead or dying soon after birth, were priced at an average o1 $5.50 each by the tanners to whom they were sent. Four belts which were sent to tailor to be made into two overcoat collars, were reported as worth $6 each.--Farm and Preside
The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04
STOCKMAN INJURED.

Art Saunders, manager of the Tuck CT Livestock Company, is laid up at the Hotel Earth as a result of inju- ries received in an automobile acci- dent Christmas night. Accompanied by his nephew, Harry Saunders, he was on his way to town from the Long H ranch. In crossing the Milky, the car in some manner turned over and Art was pretty badly bunged up. No bones were broken, however, and Dr. Brown, who is attending him, says he will be able to get out in few days
 St. Johns Observer.
The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04
Range and Market News Items of Interest Pertaining the Livestock Industry of Arizona,
 Market the Past Week.
WEEKLY KANSAS CITY .
 STOCK MARKET REPORT

Kansas City Stock Yards, Dec. 31, 1917.
 Cattle receipts today were 12,000 head, market strong, following big advance last week, sales today up S1 to $1.50 as compared with last Mon day. Hog supply today was 5000, market strong to 10 higher, top $16.- 90. Sheep and lambs today, 1000, market 25 to 40 cents higher, top lambs $16.50.
 BEEF CATTLE.
 The best price paid for steers last week was $13.25, but strictly choice finished steers would bring 75 cents to $1.00 per cwt. more than that. The best here today brought $12.25, good finished steers being lacking. Short fed steers bring $10.50 to SIP. Butch CT grades took on strong advance today, 15 cents in most cases, good heavy cows bringing $8.75, two loads of bulls S9.50, veal calves up to $13.- 50. Action of the cattle market dur ing the last week is encouraging to feeders, and suggests good market in January and thereafter.
 STOCKERS AND FEEDERS.
 The market in this department is better than last week, and has the ap- pearance of holding up we'll. Feeders sold at $10.40 this morning, plain feeders around $10, stock cattle ST to s9.50. Of course, buyers at this time get the advantage of reduced weights, incident to the natural shrink in the last month or six weeks of winter weather.
 HOGS.
 Prices were strong to 10 higher to- day, the main advance being on the lower edge of prices, light weights and mixed hogs. Best heavy hogs sold at $16.90, best medium weights $16.S5, best lights s16.70, bulk of sales $16.50 to S16.85, pigs up to $15.50 Packers take advantage of any tenn porary condition to put prices down but consumptive demand is such that strong competition immediately comes to the surface after any depression and brings prices up again. Aside from occasional breaks, the hog mar. ket looks safe.
 SHEEP AND LAMBS. Kansas fed western lambs weigh. ing S5 lbs. brought the top today $16.50, 25 cents above best price paio last week, and 50 to 75 cents higher than lambs of this weight were bring ing a week ago. The situation look! more encouraging for feeders sine, a week ago. Best light weight year lings are worth $13.75, wethers SIP 50, ewes, $11.75.
 J. A. RICKART,
 Market Correspondent
The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04
Veterinary
 Department
SPECIFIC COLICS NO. 1.


 Acute indigestion, gastric flatu- lence, is perhaps the most fatal of all the forms of collie affecting the horse. It may be defined as an acute dis tension of the stomach due to the rapid fermentation of undigested food, accompanied with the formation of large quantities of gas.
 The most common cause is the con- sumption of large feed of grain by an overworked horse or at the end of fast of several hours. The animal is then put at hard work and in few hours the first symptoms of the, di- sease are noticed.
 The patient exhibits rather uni form line of symptoms. The driver or rider first notices that the animal is not well. When standing still he hangs his head and shifts the weight of his body from one foot to the other. AS time goes on the patient becomes more uneasy, paws with fore foot, makes attempts to lie down, the rate of breathing becomes faster with the nostrils dilated. Signs of distress are in evidence. At this time bloating may begin and patches of perspira- tion are noticed on the shoulder and neck and in the region of the flank. Small amounts of gas and brown-red fluid are discharged from the nostrils. From then on until death or recov- cry the animal continues to manifest extreme pain by indiscrimanately throwing himself around. A charac- teristic sign is the manner in which he will set for a short time on his launches in much the same manner as a dog.
 Death comes from suffocation or rupture of the stomach which causes a collapse.
 Treatment: The most successful treatment known at present is the emptying of the stomach tube. As this is an operation requiring consid- erable skill and practice, we will leave it for the veterinarian to per form and endeavor to relieve our pa tient by the use of drugs. In the be- ginning stages the disease may be ar rested by administering two ounces of turpentine in one quart of raw linseed oil. However, in the advanced stages great danger accompanies any at. tempt at administering any fluids. Al this time there is one prescription that is very beneficial and will give relief in a majority of cases in iron 15 minutes to an hour. The following formula is called by one veterinarian his vest pocket stomach tube. The writer has met with good success fol lowing it's use:
 Salicylic acid, one half ounce.
 Fluid Extract of Nux Vomica, two drams.
 Directions: Mix and make into ono ball or capsule and give at one dose repeat in one-half hour if necessary
 DR. R. M. SCOTT,
 Veterinarian.
The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04
WHY WE ARE AT WAR.
Germany has forced America, as i

Germany has forced America, as it has forced practically the entire world, to defend itself by arms. We are fighting this war because Germa- ny made war upon us. America is a peaceful nation; we have no lust for conquest, no desire for annexation of territory; we are defending ourselves against Germany because the Imperial German Government entered upon a program which meant the destruction of all American institutions.
 When we finally recognized that Germany was waging war upon us we had seen more than 225 Americans, among them many women and child ren, killed by German submarines; hospital ships had been sunk and un- fortified towns had been bombed and and bombarded. Medals had been struck in honor of the sinking of the Lusitania, the murderous act by which so many of our men, women and children, lost their lives. Ger man officials had treated the United States, neutral nation, as an enemy. Strikes were organized in this coun- try, plants were blown up, pro-Ger- man publications were founded and subsidized and hatred of America was systematically sought to be inculcated among our foreign-born inhabitants. Every effort was made to involve us in trouble with Japan and Mexico. Our repeated protests were met with promises and explanations which were little better than insults.
 The Imperial German Government finally proclaimed the unrestricted destruction of neutral ships upon the high seas. It was the notification to the United States that our people were no longer sovereigns, and that if they would sail the seas in safety we must conform to conditions laid down by a government that defied in- ternational law, humanity, and ele- mental morality.
 A policy of terrorism has been sys- tematically applied by the Imperial German Government since the out break of the European war. Treat ies that stood in the way of German militaristic plans have been disregard ed, women and children have been treated with indescribable brutality, the noblest works of art have been destroyed, and prisoners have been abused and maltreated and civilian populations massacred and deported.
 This is why America has gone into this war in defense of American hon or and American rights. To have done anything else would have been to surrender our sovereignty, and we would have been forced in the end to fight a conscienceless and rapacious military autocracy-an autocracy which is in this war avowedly for in demnities, aggrandizement, and the control of the world. Our success means that our children and our chil- dren's children will be able to enjoy peace.
The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04
STRAY LIST

Nc. 3993-Sold at Phoenix, July 15, 1917, one white cow nine years old branded. .......................
 No. 4OO1-Sold at Mesa, July IS, 1917, one black steer, one year old, branded .....................
 No. 4OO4-Sold at Florence, August 29, 1917, one red and white spotted cow three old, followed by unbranded bull calf, branded .................
 Mo- 4009-Sold at Flagstaff, September Il, 1917. red steer, three years old, branded ..........
 Mo- 4012-Sold at Florence, October 2, 1917, one black and white bull, two years old branded
 Mo- 4013-Sold at Florence, October 2, 1917, red steer one year old branded ed..................
 No. 4014-Sold at Glendale, September 20, 1917, black steer, two years old, branded .............
 No 4015-Sold at Flagstaff, October 1, 1917, one red steer, two years old, branded ............... Oct. 26-Jan IS.
The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04

The retail price of milk in England has been advanced from IA to 16 cents quart. The sale and use of cream has been prohibited, except for inva- lids, infants, and for butter making.
The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04

On the old Ash Creek ranch, pur- chased by William Wingfield from c. H. Hooker, it is stated that two lakes will be stocked with fish and fishing resort ablished.-Prescott Courier.
The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04
New Brands Applied for Dec. 28, 1917

ds Applied for Do
 Location of Brand c right hip. c right hip. H right thigh. c left ribs. H left shoulder. c left thigh. H left thigh. c left neck to shoulder. c right ribs. H right hip. c left shoulder. H left thigh. c right hip. c left ribs. H left thigh. c left hip. H left thigh. c left ribs. H left thigh. c left ribs. H left thigh. c left ribs. H left thigh. c right ribs. H right thigh. c left hip. H left thigh. c right hip. c left thigh. H left shoulder. c left ribs to hip. c left shoulder to ribs
 to hip. c right ribs. c left ribs. H left shoulder. c right hip. c right hip. H right thigh. c left ribs and left hip. c right hip. H right thigh. c left to right hip. c right hip. c left hip. H left thigh. Fire brand on bridge of
 nose of sheep. Fire brand left to right
 nose on goats.
The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04

According to an overseas dispatch bacon is almost an unknown quantity in London shops. It sells for 60 cents a pound when obtainable.
The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04

D. N. Stewart, Santa Fe agent at Kingman, has been transferred to An tioch, California.
The Coconino sun., 1918-01-04

"Godmothering" of soldiers and sailors is not officially sanctioned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-03
TO APPEAL TO ALLIES
Next Austro- German Peace Step
Forecast.
Proposals to Russia Only Opening
Gun, London BeIieves-Terms
Clearly Unacceptable.

London, Dec. 31.-The belief is ex-
pressed here that the Teuton peace
proposals to Russia are only the open,
ing gun in an elaborate peace cam
paign by the Austro-Germans.
IL is likely the next step by. Ger
many, according to we'll informed
Lyndon opinion, will be a direct
proposal to the Allies, either through
the vatican or a neutral power.
Move by sIavs Expected.
The Russian government in the
next few days is expected to ell
deavor to get the German offer Off
cially before the Allies, but as a
formal reply to it would involve a
recognition of the Bolsheviki govern
ment, it is. doubtful whether any Al
lied government will make a reply.
Informal but sufficiently definite
replies to Germany were made in Lon,
Con by Premier Lloyd George and in
Paris by Foreign Minister Pichon.
Both reject the German offer on
the ground that the great principles
for which the Allies are fighting
would be utterly lost in the status quo
peace proposed by Germany.
Terms Unacceptable.
Neither in London nor Paris is
there a disposition to derive the Ger.
man offer as spurious. On the other
hand, it is regarded as a serious
step by the Teutonic group which re.
CARDS an early peace as the surest
and perhaps the only method of avoid
ing disaster.
The terms offered, however, are sc
clearly unacceptable that the only
consideration as to a reply is wheth
er the Allies position will be I'M
proved by making again a cleal
statement of their war aims.
There is nothing in Germany's
term. In fact they are rather les:
comprehensive than those of las
| July.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-03
URGE WAR WIVES CLUBS
National Defense Council Wants
One in Every Town.
Would CrystaIize War Sacrifice Spirit
Among Women Left at Home,
Is Suggestion.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-The woman's
committee Of the Council of National
Defense wishes to see q war wives
club in every town.
Suggesting the idea through the
United Press, the committee explained
that such local, state and national
clubs would %crystalize the war sacri-
fee spirit among the women at home
just as it is c~rystalized among their
men at the front when they $50 over
the top" together.
The committee feels that not only is
there a natural bond of sympathy and
interest among these women, but
that very material advantages rest in
an organization that would give the
women who are giving most-their
loved ones-a local, state and national
voice in matters affecting them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-03
Both France and England Turn
Down Latest Peace
Proposal.
FRANCE TO CONTINUE
Foreign Minister Says Sacrifices Must
Not Have Been in Vain-LIoyd
George Declares Fight Is For
Freedom of Mankind.

Paris, Dec. 29.-France Will not
accept a peace based on conditions
before the war, Foreign Minister
Pichon has declared in the chamber
of deputies. He said Germany was
e~ndeavoring to involve France in its
negotiations with the bolsheviki, but
that the war would go on whether or
not Russia made a separate peace.
Trying To Ensnare Allies.
Referring to the terms which the
Central Powers offered Russia, he
said:
Germany is trying to involve us
in her maximalist negotiations. After
suffering as we have, we cannot &C
cept peace based on the status quo
By agreement with our allies-we are
ready TO discuss direct propositions,
but this is indirect.
Russia can treat for a separate
peace with our enemies or not. In
either case the war for us will con-
tinue. An ally has failed us, but
another ally has come. A democracy
has risen against Germany's appetite
Tor OnQueSt
Cannot Conquer World.
"At the Paris conference a pro
gram was drawn up and now unity OF
action on the part of the Allies will
make itself felt even to Macedonia
Germany and her allies have under
taken the impossible task of conquer
ing the world. The world will con
quer them"
For Freedom and Peace of Mankind
London, Dec. 29.-The Allies pur
poses in continuing the wal are no
imperialistic or vindictive, but fol
freedom and peace of mankind, Pre-
mier Lloyd George declared today il
a letter to the laborites' war aims
Congress
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-03
Submarine Shattered by Second
Shot From American Liner,
Passengers Say.
SURPRISE FOE CRAFT
Twelve American Destroyers Sweep
Down on Four U-Boats, Lying
On Surface-one Sea Pest
Surrenders After Mutiny.

London, Dec. 31.-Gunners on an
American liner approaching the British
coast have just sunk a submarine, &C.
cording to information see11Ty1 taoi
cording to passengers on the ship.
Second Shell Hits.
The ship was proceeding at full
speed about noon in a very smooth
sea A periscope was sighted by the
watch on the bridge and the subma-
zine was seen plainly by passengers
as it came to the surface at a distance
of about 1,500 yards, directly in the
wake of the ship.
The second shell exploded and de-
bris from the submarine were seen
flying in the air. Afterward no trace
Of the submarine was visible.
The convoy signalled to the liner:
ga direct hit"
Four U-Boats Captured.
Boston, Dec. 29.-Four German sub
marines were captured recently by IL
American d%estroyers, according to an
American seaman who has just
weached his home here from a French
port. The seaman, a former Boston
newspaper man, was aboard a troop
ship at the French port recently, he
said, when the d~estroyers, all flying
che Stars and Stripes, steamed in with
eheir prizes. The submarines were ly-
ing upon the surface of the ocean,
with their coming towers open, dur.
ang the process of %recharging their
batteries, when the American destroy.
. srs swept down Upon them and took
them prisoners %without}a fight.
While the transport was still at the
French port, the seaman said, a Ger.
man U-boat entered the harbor with a
white flag flying from her periscope.
The enemy crew explained that they
had been lying in wait for the troop.
ship in the open sea, and that when
ghey failed to find her and the sup.
plies raj low, the crew mutinied,
Killed the commander and decided to
surrender.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-03
NEW SERUM is SUCCESSFUL
Restores Baby Victim of Paralysis
Quickly.

Rochester, Mimi, Dec. 2S.-Within
Ewo hours after the first injection Of
iDr- Rosenow's serum, Robert, 49,
u0nths-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Parker. Rochester, showed improve
TtenI.
The child was found Sunday morn
ing helplessly p%aralyzed and unable
10 move it's head or control it's body
muscles. IT. Rosenow was called
and gave AN Injection about noon.
Sunday evening the child could move
Els limbs and stand up and also
q could control it's head muscles. An
o1taer injection vas given Monday
azasa on Christmas day the child
, romped and played and enjoyed it's
Christmas tree.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-03
Net CLOSING On Women spy

San Francisco, Dec. 28.-"H," the
mysterious woman master spy" who
has directed for a year the operations
of the kaiser's secret agents in Ameri-
ca, may be dragged from her hiding
place in a few days. 1t was reported
from Los Angeles that Federal agents
have received information indicating
the woman is still in hiding there.
Meanwhile army intelligence officers
continue their examination Of Franz
Schulenberg, whose admissions laid
bare the directing of the spy ring
by the woman,