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The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1918-03-09
LAST INCREMENT OF FIRST
DRAFT LEAVES FOR CAMP

Eighteen Union county young men.
comprising the last increment of the
first draft for the National Army left
Clayton Monday. on the noon train
for Camp Funston. Kansas, where
they Will go into training for service
overseas.
Clayton turned out en- masse to bid
these eighteen God speed and the plat
form at the C. & s. was crowded with
anxious relatives and friends endeav-
oring to say parting word to the
departing soldier boys.
The Royal Neighbors thotfully had
provided good big box OF good things
to eat and presented IL to the boys Rs
the train pulled out.
This Is probably the last quota of
men to be drafted from tn county this
spring, unless the war Department
decide to call a second draft with the
coming of warm weather.
! Those who left Monday were John
Henry Hale, Arthur s. Neve. Frank
Martinez. James Roilie Clark, Galen
auf. Alfredo Vigil. Herbert Brlte.
Jams Grover Rinker, Manuel Romero,
Claud Coons, Emery L. Lingle, Will
lam G.. Morrow, waltre A. Woods. o.
Rush Adelman, Gillie b. Lanier. Juan
B. sandoval, Frank J. Melton and Les
lie e Norman.
L. M. Rutledge. Judge o. T. Toombs,
and Captain T. S. snyder. In well
chosen words bid the boys goodby for
the people who were unable to attend
the departure
Patriotic songs were sung by the
Clayton school children.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1918-03-09
SI.IAIATOLOGICAL BULLETIN
q GIVES INTERESTING FACTS

The Climatological Bulletin. which
more or less Formidable name means
spe monthly pamphlet published In
Santa Fe by the weather bureau and
containing record Of the observa-
aions made by government observers
in various part of the state. summar-
szing the mnthly reports Tor 1917 con-
tains some interesting information re-
sarding Union county.
Union county weather was mild.
Various reorts Of nine and ten degrees
pelow in Clayton during the year are
not recognized by the weather bureau
as authentic, At least that matter
OF fact department of the United
states government which deals in
facts and figurs only says that two
degrees below was he coldet wesather
exerienced in this Immediate vicinity
during the year And that wasn't re-
GENTLY. II was last March, on the
fourth day,
The same day the government ther-
nometef at Des Moines, regitered
minus l3. or thirteen below and the
ono near Haydnn plus one, or one
above.
That was the coIdest day in the
year
The annual mean. or average tenn
perature in Clayton for the year was
sifty-five and two-tenths degrees Des
Moines fifty-one and one-tenth. and
Hayden fifty-four and seven -tenths.
The total precipitation for the year
at Clayton, was 1913 inches. August
was the wettest month, with a per-
eitation OF 423 inches. and December
the dryest with only three ne-hnn-
OF an inch. Total precipitation at
Des Moines was 11.73 inches with
2.27 inches in May and If in Decem-
Der. Precipitation at Hayden was
9,77. with 22s in August and a trace
in December.
There were 220 bright sunhiny days.
~. partly cloudy days and only 26
days in which the sun failed to appear
for a majority of the daylight hours,
The revailing winds were from the
Southwest
Dr. N. E. Charlton is the govern
shlent observer at Clayton. Clinton e.
AyrDe at Des Moines, and J. a. Baur
at Hayden.
The daily observations by these men
are forwarded to Santa Fe. at stated
intervals ana the Bulletin is prepared
from this data. 1t is an authentic and
correct record of the climatolo-the
weather conditions OF the sections
where observers are located,
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1918-03-09
sCHwEsTKA PUPILS RECITAL
AN ENJOYABLE EVENT

w. =. y.
!. The voice recital given at the Fisher
Davis hall, Friday night, by the pupils
OF l.. Lyle Schwes esflSa, teacher OF voice,
assisted by Miss Agnes Schwestka at
the piano. was one of tho best affairs
of it's sort ever given in Clayton. Those
who took part showed an aptitude for
vocal music and the excellence of the
numbers speaks. well for the training
of their voices by Mr.. Schwestka.
The following program was rendered;
one Happy Day. solo Miss Elenor
Thompson
Chasing Butterflya' solo, Miss Mar
lie Thompson
Whispering Hope, duet. Mrs Brown
and Miss Merle Boggs.
Winter Lullaby" solo. Miss Lillian
Guyer.
"Lindy", negro dialect solo. Miss
Kate Sullivan
Sweet and Low. duet. Elenor Tomp-
son and Lillian Guyer.
'Yo San. en- costume solo. Merle
Boggs
His Lullaby" solo Miss Edna l..
Tandy
Piano Solo. selected, Miss Agnes
Schwestka.
"one. Fleeting Hour" solo Miss Ell
len Meyers
How Love a Summers Day. solo.
Miss Leah Gray.
Beautiful Moonlight, duet. Eleanor
and Marie Tomphson. tAejtt
when the Stars Kiss the Day Good
night. Eleanor and Marie Thompson.
Lillian Guyer. t.ttt95
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1918-03-09
GOVERNMENT May GALL FOR UNION COUNTY, PINTO BEANS WITHIN WEEK



Farmers who contracted with the
government for the sale OF their pinto
beans may expect to be called upOn for
delivery of their crops within few
weeks, according 20 telegram reeelv-
ed here by the Four states Seed Co.,
Friday. which states that the Food
Administration plan has been adopted
and the movement OF beans Will COM
menee next week. sItsl
The plan To buy the beans from the
srowes and distribute them in in the
East and wherever food was scnrse
thru the United states Gain COrpO-
ration, netting under supervision of the
Food Administration, has been held in
nbeynnce TO determine how mnpy of the
growers would market their crop in
this mRnhcr. The plan was not 10 be-
come effective unless seVenty-fIve- per-
cent of the Leans In the hands of the
farmers were contracted to the govern
ment Until n day or SO ago that guam
tity was not in sight and the time was
extended I'm which the contracts could
be signed, ns explained in Farm Com
neut In this Issue of the News.
Il Is evident. however, that the Food
ADMINISTRATION believes sufficient
nnIaber of contracts win be signed "a
merit going ahead with the plan and
startling the movement OF the beau
crop to the eastern markets.
AS far ms can be learned the Union
County growers are signing the con-
tracts md practically the whole OF ths
last bean crop OF sAIs county will be-
distrIl'uted by the EOYernment.
The -Four states Seed Co., the Count,
4
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1918-03-09
LOCAL PLUMBING CONTRACTOR
WILL PLUMB NEW BUILDING


w Il. Lum. the local plumbing con-
trctor. informs as that he has been
awarded the contract for Installing the
plumbing in the new First National
Bank building to be erected on the
lots at the corner of Main and First
streets In the Immediate future. This
Is one of the largest plumbing con-
tracts every let IN Clayton and II is
good to see II going TO a local man.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1918-03-09
MADE FINAL PROOF IN
LOCAL u. =. LAND OFFICE

James Luther Shane. OF Mt. Dora.
Ionic T. Clark. of Cuates. and T.. w.
Cunningham. OF Folsom. made final
proof TO establish claim TO their Union
County homesteads before Register and
Receiver. United States Land office in
Clayton this week.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1918-03-09
ROYAL NEIGHBORs GIVE SURPLUS
LUNCH FUND TO THE RED CROSS

Twenty dollars remaining In the fund
collected for the purpose OF fusnishing
lunch for the men who left Monday
Tor Camp Funston, has been turned
over TO the local chapter Of the Red
Cross by the Royal Neighbors, who
1hepared and presented to the men a
large box OF good things to eat
A telegram was received from the
MON stating that they enjoyed the
iSRch at Amarillo and thanking the
ladies' for their thotfulnesa
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1918-03-09
a BIT on EINANoIAL MIsToRY.

The credit of the United States was
50 high and unquestionable that In
1888 sold as high as 1870. and In 1901
brought 139 rs on the stock market,
The United States has never default
ed on any of it's bonds, Not one of its
bond holders has ever lost cent OF
prinpical or interest except those who
voluntarily have taken losses by sell
ling their bonds In a period OF tempor-
airy depression. One hundred cents on
the dollar principal, and interest has
the United States always paid.
Back of the $250.O0O, 10000 TO 5000
900 O00.0 of our national resources
stands the rugged honesty OF America.
Liberty Loan bonds and Thrift stamps
are the safest security in the world
NEW WHEAT PRICES.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1918-03-09

The following prices for the 1918
wheat crop have been fixed by the
president.
sas city, s215; ST. Louis. s2.1s: New
York, s2.2s; Galveston. $2.2o New Or
leans, s2.2O; TT. Worth, Texas. s20s;
Oklahoma City Okla, f2.02i Wichita.
Kas-, s2.0s.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1918-03-09
BROTHER OF BOR IsAACs is
PRESENTED A LOVING CUP

Bob Isaacs. the popular hardware
man. recently received photograph
Of a handsom loving cup that was
presented his brother. Morris Isaacs.
by the 164th. Mch. Gun Company, at
Camp Kearney, in appreciation of the
services and favors done them by him
as secretary Of the Y. NJ c. A. at that
camp.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1918-03-09

ATTEND THE RED CROSS DANCE AT
DAVIS & FISHER HALF; MARCH 9TH
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1918-03-09

w. H. Taylor, of Denver. an exper-
fenced Ford mechanic has accepted a
position as shop foreman at the Pioneer
Garage. Taylor worked in the Ford
factory for n considerable length Of
time and knows the innards OF a Ford
from n to lizard, Bill Owen says.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1918-03-09

n HE NEWS stands for the
4 vIgorour prosecution of
the war against miIifnriam;
the elimination OF all fnds and
unnecessary war nsovementHt
for democracy, and against all
1ingoism ~ a. a.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1918-03-09

"F'ive cents looks like whole lot
for one egg. I'll admit.r said A. b. sny-
der as he brot In Highs weekly con
signment, but you must remember that
one egg represents a whole days work
for one hen"
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1918-03-09

Il never see more free hearted fell
Ter than him." Seth Edwards remark
ed as one of our misleading financers
passed us too intent upon business af-
fairs TO notice a school child selling
tickets to Red Cross Benefit, THAT
guy is plumb determined the Red Cross
Will have plenty of funds even II IL
takes the last dollar everyone else has
got"
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06
Trial by Ordeal.

If a theft takes place In a Japanese
household, all servants are required
to write certain word with the same
brush. The conscience is supposed to
betray Its workings in the waves Of
the ideOgraphs written. Tracing an
telegraph involves sucn an effort OF
muscular dlrectness and undivided at
tentiOn that this device often leads to
the discovery Of the guilty party. The
test Is at all events, more humane
than the ordeal of boiling water, to
which accused persons were formerly
submitted In Japan.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

When Jacob died in Egypt Joseph
commanded his servants, the physi-
clans, to embalm his father; and tho
physicians embalmed Israel" This
passage from Genesis has now an add.
ed interest. If the body OF ia
cob was embalmed in the Egyptian
manner, It ought now, when Hebron
with the cave Machpelah, where ia
cob was burled) is In British hands,
to be found possibly with Joseph's In
scriptiOns.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

Our suggestion that we arrange to give orr locaI
band boys the necessary backing to induce them to give
us free open-ar concerts twice each week. met
with responsive chord. Postmaster Gouchenour has
rendered the use of the beautiful lawn surrounding the
Federal building for this purpose AT very little ex
pense mprovised seats could be rected around this beau
tifu square, temporary band stand erected and most
appropriate location for the concerts could be secured
and arranged in this manner at very small cost All
the movement needs is little backing little encour-
agemeut,--and let's go at it at once
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

Ruthenlans.

Ruthenian is the name given to
'hriStian inhabitants of what was for.
nerly known as Little Russia, living
N what is eastern Austria, and also In
southeastern Poland. They use the
ancient Greek liturgy translated into
he old Slavonlc tongue, though Ro-
man Catholics processing obedience to
the See Of Rome. They have mar
ried secular clergy, following what ID
known as the use of st. Basil. It
should, however, be noted that the
name is sometimes loosely applied In
Canada to several Russian sects living
In the West.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06
TESTING pIsurlsv With Coins.

A novel method of diagnosing pleur-
lsy is described BY P. LereboulIet In
the Paris Medical. The examiner ap-
plies his ear to the patients chest
closing his other ear, while coins are
cllnked at the patients back. The
sound Of the coins coming through
healthy, normally aerated lung seems
distant and dull, while through an af-
fected lung, through solid or homo
Teneous tissue clear, silvery, metal
lie ring is heard.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06
HELLol

One of the deepest words in the English language is
the word "heo." From the tone in which it is spoken
to you day after day you usually have safe criterion
judging the depth of your friendship The word has
deep and sincere meaning from the small child to the
old gentleman more than three score and ten Every
day you and / move about town, up and own the
street. the Court House Square and elsewhere
meet the cheerful enthusiast who yels out in the
ing nelo there old fellow" Then there is the fellow
who apologies every time he meets you by prefxng
Mister" in front of it. and the fellow who says it in
generous tones, adding your favorte nickname and
locking you square in the face with a smile Say the
word like you meant it and accompany it with smile
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

chold born today has about ten times many
chances Of living and growing to maturity had the chod
born 80 years ago. On the other hand man 40 years old
has fewer years to live than had the of the so
years ago. Medical statistics prove that infant mortality
and preventabe diseases decreasing whereas degen
eratve diseases and increasing HOwver the
gravity Of the wasage Of adult life viii not be appreciated
until there is nationwide registration of the sick
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

The first arteslan well to be bored
IN Europe OF which data is availaSiiSS
Is the tube well at Grenelle. In France.
which was sunk BY the French gov.
ernment between 1884 and 1892, IN the
hope of obtaining a suficlent supply
of water for Paris. The depth ls 1,798
feet at which level a prolific supply
Of water was reached.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06
Advice for Letter Mrltara.

When sending stamp In a letter I'm
stead OF moistenlng one corner and
sticking 1t to the paper. molEten q
small spot in the center Of the stamp
and then affix II to your letter. The
removal of small part Of the adhesive
substance from the center In no way
impairs the usefulness Of the stamp !:
whereas 1t Is often torn II the corner
Is fastened.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

Papers about the state telling Of agents Of the
United States being around buying up all the walnut luna.
Der they can find. For gOodly number Of years walnut
has been becoming dthis war win take all the
grow ntrecs that are left Is any one looking to the fu
ture and planting seed for growth? Walnut win
be wanted in the future it is and the who
plants wanuts is leaving good inheritance for his
children even II he does not live to enjoy it himself
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

The serious automobile accident Friday morning
should serve as another reminder that death turks
every hand" when you flirting with "tin Lizzie"
on narrow, crooked county road, clipping off at
rate Of nifty miles an hour.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

Members of the Republican Executive Committee
Of Greene county are holding a meeting in Greenevie
today The meeting called by the Chairman, Hon.
Newton c. Myers, and for the purpose of trans acting
the necessary business the of the August election
There good attendance, most every member of the
committee being present.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

There has beer nothing said lately about securing
for Greenevile better rate from the Tenn. Eastern
Electric Company. We still of the opinion that the
city is entitled to lower rate than it is getting AS
understand it, we have been paying double the rate that
has been in force in johnson City for the past eight
ten years. The question should be looked into thor
oughly and investigated
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

We publish the list of young men to leave on July
22nd in our Mondays issue of the Daily Sum- For some
reason the local board thought it best not to announce
the next list until the young to leave Monday have
gotten on their way There will be about fifty to go
on the 22nd
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

This paper WILL within very short time, inaugu-
rate department edited by local gentleman who has
gained quite reputation writer His contributions
will appear "Heart to Heart Talks" and we dare say
will be appreciated by all the readers Of the Daily SUM-
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

To get, we must give; to accumu-
late, we must scatter; to make our
selves happy, we must make others
happy.-C. H. Spurgeon.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

'You have the best paved town in East Tennessee;
"your streets are kept cleaner than any other city
have visited throughout this sectionthese are only
few Of the complimentary remarks you hear every day
from travelling men visiting the city.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06
Eavorn AhaoIuts AhntentIon.

A recent report of British experts
favors absolute abstention from
strong drink, but supports the use Of
light wines and liquors.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06
safety First il canosa

Rule 41144-When 1t is necessary
for two persons to change seats In a
canoe, run the canoe to the bank and
let one of the occupants step out on
dry land.--Rochester Herald.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

Pous Russians looking for deliverance from the enc
my are reminded that God helps those who manifest any
sore Of disposition to help themselves.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

With all sorts of former czars and premiers roam
ing around Mr. Bryan and his chatauqua circuit coeag
ues may as well prepare for after-thewar competition
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

It's about time some more Of the "speed fends"
were being lacked up some more-they getting en-
tlrely too reckless again.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

Temporary settling aside if plans for extending
the draft age will make it unnecessary to revise the dates
in the old family Bible.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

II the projected so per cent cut in beer is restricted
to the foam, steady consumers will endeavOr to stand up
under the load
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

The Boston preacher who wants justice done even to
the Germans must be greatly comfored by reading what
the American soldiers are doing to them.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

Mr.. Towney of the Nonpartisan League, finds it
hard to continue that way with Stacker Congress still
haggling over $3.50 wheat
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

After his many troubles in trying to handle "free en-
erRy Carabed Giragossan knows just how Herr Trotzy
feels.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

News telling how the Yanks are fighting at the front
ought to be enough to keep any telegraph at his key
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

Joe CailIaux thinks Germany is all fred leisurely
in taking Paris
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

Reports fro mthe front state taht Beleau wood is
own called Bots des Americans which very nice tri
butte to the American boys even if the English is bit
broken.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06
VaIuabIs . cotton oruwsr..

A machine has been invented for
chopping out young cotton plants, az
the same time the crop is being cult.
waited.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

ANY erroneous reflection upon the character standing
reputation Of any person, firm corporation which may
appear in the columns Of this paper will be glady cor
rected IL brought to the attention Of the editor.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM
SCHEDULE CHANGES
EFFECTIVE SUNDAY, JULY 7, 1918

Trains Nos 35 and 36 will be re-estabshed between Chat
anooga Tenn and Ashevle N Co. the following schedule
No. 30 No
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-06

anooga Tenn and Asheve n c. the following schedule
No. 35 No 36
goo P. M. Lv. Ashevlle Arrive o:2s A. M.
1245 A, NJ Lv. Morristown Leave SKIS M
200 A. M Ar. Knoxville Lv, 44o M.
2:2o A. M Lv Knoxville Ar 43o A M
6:25 M Ar Chattanooga Lv 1910 M
These trains will make stops at Ooltewah, Cleveland
Charleston Athens Sweetwaer Loudon Lenor City Jefferson
City, White Pine, Newport Hot Springs Runon Barnard
Marshall and Alexander.
Train No. 36 connects at Mostown for Bristol and inter-
mediate points.
Through Pullman Sleeping cars between Ashevlle and
Memphis and between AshevlIe and New Orleans