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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17
Fatal to NEGLECT Garden,

Neglect Of the garden during the hot
weather Is fatal to a good crop, says
W. +. Lommel of Purdue university,
assistant county agent leader, In
charge Of garden work. More work In
the garden Is necessary now than ut
any other time Of the year. II full
value from earlier efforts is expected.
Enthusiasm Of the wal gardeners must
continue till frost.
vegetables require moisture and
food for their proper development. and
the food Is M available for plant use
II water Is not present In the SOIL" said
Mr.. Lommel. "a good supply OF soil
moisture In the garden. therefore, Is
Of vital importance. In watering. soak
the soil thoroughly. as frequent light
sprinkllngs do more harm than good.
Seeds which are planted during hot
dry weather especially need artificial
watering, us do the young plants"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17

Black froCks embroidered In gray
yarns and black embroidered In sill
yer are among the foremost successes
In the seasons showingS of new ideas.
1t Is II sedatc combination even when
the embroidery Is elaborate and In Il
bold pattern, and 1t proves TO he as
effective when very dark blue-called
night blue-is used instead Of black.
The lovely gown shown In the picture
above employs thu deep blue In n dress
that Is rich enough for the opera and
quiet enough for anything else. Co.'S
tuners are giving much attention to
gowns OF this type. for their task Is to
achieve designs that couple dlstinc-
ton with quiet colors.
In the gown pictured there Is IN
underbodice and n skirt Of night blue
satin with Q bodice Of georgette
drnped to simulate a belted coat and
waistcoat, over II. There Is n soft
girdle OF the g%eorgette and. ut the
left side, IN unexpected and pretty
touch In two long ends each Of narrow
MORE ribbon.
Much Of the embroidery, which Is
m important feature on this seasons
dresses, Is done In long stitches and
easily worked. The effect Is good
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17

Only Il few of the coats und wraps
for fall and winter lay claim Ia novel
designing. For One thing, designers
restrict the amount of materials Ia bc
used to definite lengths that do not
allow anything for merely decorative
additions e. these wraps, and for an
Other-simplNity Is the fashion the
public generally likes II.
one exception to the rule that Ill
lows u scant measure of goods for II
coat appears In the handsome model
shown at the right In the illustration
garment. Of pom pom cloth, with a
shawl collar and deep cuffs Of otter.
1t Is made with the approved double
breast, fastening to the left. e the
walstline, with handsome buttons.
These are square and match the coat
In color, with rims In the dark shade
OF the fur. Four Of them IRE set on
each sleeve and one on each pocket.
Tie coat Is straight, but Is drawn to
the figure at the waistline by a soft
girdle Of the cloth. The designer
might HAYS considered the coat cosn-
plete II nothing more had been added
to IL; bu, there was the temptation TO
ada the charm OF the straight panel
and the smart suggestion Of "a military
cape all ut one and the same time
End II was done. Therefore there Is
n long, narrow cape, banded with fur
and finished with buttons, which puts
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17

AMI the work goes quickly, but ~
wide bands on the handsome gown
pictured are not embroidered IN this
way. Many of the stitches are short
and set close together. This pattern
Is striking and exactly suited TO the
yarn used for working Il out. The
dress Is simple In design. and need:
to be. since the things to be empha
sized In II are the lovely color colnbina
ton and the bold and rich EN-
broidery.
A dress Of this kind calls for a ha
that will plny up to It, and a broad
brimmed model, In velvet. or velve
and georgette, OF the same dark blue
can hardly be too simply trimmed
Such n hat Is shown In the picture
and might be In black with rs good r
suits. The pumps are Of black pat
ent leather.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17
Capes Are Stylish.

Capes are very desirable and very
stylish. But II a girl II have but one
wrap outside Of the regular nincoat. a
warm wool Goa Is the best choice.
Those for this easOn are, for the most
part, belted, double breasted. having
patch pockets. collars which can DO
rolled high and the n reaches tho
edge of the dress ut the bottom. Ma
terlnls are much the same ms they have
been In tn last two seasons; wool We
lours, duvetyn or other woolly sur
faces. Bolivia Is n beautiful material.
but Its gearing qualities are somewh bat
doubtful.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17
The COntOrtiOnist
of Berlin
By H. p. HOLT
o. The Iigiionfey

Baron Won Wurst lighted n large
cigar with an expression Of satisfac-
ton. stroked his paunch, now, alas,
somewhat thinner than of yore, and
swung round In his chair TO the heap
Of freshly d~eclphered messages that Ia.
on his desk-reports from trusty
agents IN various enemy countries.
His little oig.like eyes gl!nted with
Joy.
Baron Won Wurst was the Hun arch
press-ngent. and he was Just about TO
compose the weekly summary Of
''facts" TO be scattered broadcast
among the press OF Germany. There
was something in his nature which nl-
ways made II a peculiar pleasure 10
perform this task. for II needed much
Imagination. and Imagination was at
a low ebb in the Fatherlhnd. More
over, II had won for him the coveted
iron cross. He took up the first type
written slip. and read:
American troops numbering
2O0,OO9 are sailing In the next
three weeks. Their strength In
France will surely reach two mil
iion before winter. Countless
more training.
schmidt" said the baron. "a n red.
faced secretary In uniform. Take this
down" Then he dictated:
The alarm I'm France increases
daily as the promised hordes from
America fail 10 appear. Half the
Yankees opposed "a us have Gl-
ready been wiped OF the map,
their casualties far exceeding he
number Of fresh arrivals.
Deeeiving Their People.
Baron Won Wurst took the next slip.
II was from n most excellent spy In
France. The master press-agent
scowled as he read:
Meat is much more plentiful
here. The populace are wildly
elnted over recent allied victories.
The troops all seem supremely
confident OF ultimate success.
"Ready. SchmidtT I've baron
puckered his brows, and continued 10
scowl for a moment. Then. with In
SEPARATION, came a grim smile. He die
tated:
Once more history shows the
pleasure-ioving pnrisians to be
subsisting largely on rats and of-
fal. The shining sword OF Ger
many has brought them almost to
their knees through starvation.
Mutinies In the French army are
now n daily recurrence, for those
soldiers know. in spite OF the lies
thrust upon them. that every
where along the line German
might Is triumphant.
The baron. who had lunched will
friend OF n substitute sausage. grim
aced as he read another message from
America:
The 1918 harvest In the United
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17
|tMnf TOWN.
Helps
COMMUNITY LIFE IS BEST
Under That System Every Citizen Has
an Equal interest In His
Own Home Town.

Community life Is the ideal life.
People have more time to spend In
and about their homes and as q re-
suit take greater interest In the de-
velopment OF their immediate neigh
borhood. They are more c%ongeninl and
nelghborly; they take greater pride
In keeping their homes and yards In
good condition they are contented,
more progressive and incidentally
more prosperous; their children are
raised and educated In the proper
moral environment; they associate
with good companions and grow up to
be sound. healthy, clcnr-th!nking men
ana women Of the type that make the
best citizens.
Much moro could be said Of the
community proposition, but l believe
! have said sufficient to prove beyond
n doubt that the development of COM
munlticS on n broad. systematic basis
will havc II tendency 10 Increase tho
number Of home lovers and home
owners.
Real estate companies should avoid
MS much Us possible the placing Of a
mere allotment on the market. 1t
takes considerable time, trouble and
money To work on the community plan.
but the results achieved make the eX-
ira effort and expense well worth
while.-EXchangc.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17

Every mother realizes, after giving
her children California Syrup OF
Figs" that this Is their ideal laxative,
because they love Its pleasant taste
and It thoroughly ~cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with.
out gripping.
When cross, irritable, feverish, or
breath is bad, stomach sour, look at
the tongue, Mother. II coated, give
a t~easpooHful Of this harmless fruit
laxative and in a few hours ali the
foul, con>tipatod waste, SOU bile and
unG:scStrd food passes out of the bow
els, and You have a well, playful. child
again. When the little system Is full OF
cold, throat sore, has stomuch-aChc, d.
arrhWa, indigestion, collc-rcmomber,
II good "iuSidc cleansing should al.
ways be the first treatment given.
Millions of mothers keep california
Syrup Of Figs" handy they know a
~tcaspoonful today saves Il sick child
tomorrow. Ask your druggist for a
bottle Of "CalIfornia Syrup of Figs"
which has directions for babies, chill.
dren OF all ages and grown.ups printed
on the bottle. Beware Of counterfeits
sold here. So don't be fooled. Get the
genuine, made By california Fig
Syrup Company."-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17

States will exceed anything ever
known. Ships are being launched
with such amazing rapidlty that
there will soon be quite enough to
carry grain across the Atlantic.
The baron's wry face flushed with
anger. Was not he n of the maLy
who had ben deceived by Won Tir-
pitt? lie puffed out his cheeks.
Fortunate Il Is Not True.
l. mysterious grain disease Che
dictated) has spread with lightning
rapldlty throughout the wheat.
growing areas Of America. and in
spite Of assurances 70 the con-
trnry. we know that the Yankees
will not have enough grain for
their own wants. American, prs
n nrc full of men ana women
who have dared 20 break the reg
ulations which allow each person
four unccs Of bread n day. The
shin builders, who became too
wenk TO work on this allowance,
have been given one uuc extra.
The new ships launched, hastily
built for submarine fodder, are
now pronounced hopelessly defec-
tive, and cannot he used.
The real message nuttered from the
table 10 the floor, and Schmidt stopped
10 pick II up. He had never been al
lowed 10 see such things, and glanced
at the slip curiously.
ut is verhotcn :" declared the baron,
snatchinG the paper.
Herr baron" said Schmidt, "surely
these American swine must see now
that We have complete mastery"
Baron Won Wurst Coughed.
"Ah! II they all had as much sense
ms you" he said, gazing at the crown
p~rincellke skull Of Schmidt. "But we
will teach them with our shining sword.
Didn't sOne one once say. though,
that the pen Is mightler than the
sword. Schmidt? II think there
must be some truth In that. Yes, yes.
Schmidt, get busy. The newspapers
Of Germany are Whiting for my sum
mary Of the news"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17
Ills DasIre.

"pardon me, SIR" said the salesman.
In his superior way, but this Is no
the hat you should have, at all. Now,
here Is one much more becoming to
YOU. The price Is only two dollars
more, and
III n cnlorcd nan with n wooden leg
should ask you for II e>cnty.iive cent
pink, purple ar polka dotted hat YOU
would sell It to him II you had II,
wouldn't youE" interrupted old F"Stus
Poster.
ayes, sir, hut"
"Thcn please treat me rs kindly MS
you would a colorrd man with a wood
ru l,g."-huu-u- CITY star.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17
What Can Ill
\.
BY CHARLES J. ROSEBAUIT
a 7hs Vistonfes

Here are q few answers to this ques-
ton, which has been worrying the
members Of the home army yer since
Uncle Sam decided to make a stand
for human decency. They are answers
dictated by Uncle Sam himself through
his chosen agents In the various activi-
ties he has felt It necessary to take on
for the period of the war. Study them
carefully. oil you good soldiers over
here. Commit to memorj, each OF
you, those which fit your particular
case and cherish them as special gifts
from the great god Opportunity. They
will tell you how you can make good
I'm your sphere. Even rs the man
"over there" is expected to be land
will bel alert for the opportunity To do
his part with efficiency and dispatch,
so YOU have the chance 20 do yours.
Prompt response to commands from
headquarters by the soldiers Of the
home army are as Important as similar
response by the boys In France.
Uncle Sans Call:
Wife, Mother. Sister
Let all your messages "oycr there"
be of good cheer only men who
worry can't fight ut their best.
II the fortunes of war make n
cripple OF your loved one. rcprcss
yo~Ir emotions. Don't ask him TO
come home and be cuddlcd-to your
aud his everlasting regret later on.
Remember that he might have been
killed. Determine that his remain
Ing years shall be useful and happy
Uncle Sam stands ready to make
them so. He has brought together
all kinds OF experts TO train your
boy so that he may return to civil
life not n useless idler but prepared
to meet any competition for the Job
he is best fitted to do.
Have you a baby? Then get In
touch with the children's bureau. de-
partment Of labor. This arm OF the
government is thinking Of the future
as wel rs the present. II wants to
cut down the mortality among In
fants, which Is shockingly large. II
has assembled a vast amount Of val
liable Information which II Is anx-
ious to impart to the mothers of the
country. Ask for the circulars tell
ing about the care of babies.
Employer Of Labor
Don't compete with Uncle Sam.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17
His cIreumambuistory Endesyor.

professor Pate Is somewhat absent
minded. isn't hef"
"Oh. yes. The other day I saw him
attempting to enter a bank building by
way Of a revolving door. He was cogi.
tating over some weighty matter in
his mind. and walked into the door and
around and through and out again
where he had started. six times before
discovering that he was not making
any particular advancement In the way
he wished to go."-Kansas City Star.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17

He needs all the ri he can get
Likewise all the materials which en-.
ter into the service OF war. Don't
advertise for a hundred men when
you only require 20. At least 70 Will
waste their time answering your call.
and time Is no more to be wasted
than materials these days. Get In
touch with the wal Industries board
or the United States employment bu-
eau branches everywhere) and
find out Just what the government
expects Of you.
Employee
Stick to sour Job. Shifting at
this time dislocates Industry. wastes
time and money and does you harm
In the long run. Only When Uncle
Sam calls have you the moral right
to throw over the task In hand.
Don't slack and don't get extrnva-
CANT because you are earning more
than formerly. Remember the man
lover there" Uncle sam can't keep
him supplied as he should be with
food, ammunition and equipment II
you are not more economical than
ever (see the appeal not to waste
further ON.
The Alien
If you want this country to be the
best ever-1cst governed and best TO
live h for yourself and your chill.
drcn-beCome II citizen, Inform your.
self about our laws and our ideals.
Then you can exert an Intelligent in
ilucncc toward improving conditions.
Your vote will be rs important ana
f~ar-rcaching as that of the man or
woman whose grcut-grcut-ercat-
grandfather arrived IN the May
flower.
Manufactured
Convert your business ms speedily
as possible into one of the many in
dustrics needed for the war. There
Is no limit To the demand for the
abilities Of the successful maker OF
things. II would be n crime to de-
vote these to nonessentlals when the
need Is so great In the one real Job
OF the whole American people.
Everybody
Don't waste-time, money, food or
anything. Remember that every dol
lar spent unnecessarily takes some
body's time. somebody's labor. some
body's materials which Uncle Sam
a use. It makes no difference how
much money you have in your pock-
cts. It's not the price that counts.
There Is Just so much OF everything
useful-food, cloth. leather and met
ais, Just to mention a few items
and Uncle Sam needs II all.
Put your spare money into Lib
erty bonds and War Savings stamps.
You will be helping the government
to help the boys at the front-and
you'll be better or later on.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17

this c~Xtrayagunt and beautiful coat In
II class where 1t has few rivals.
For mild climates, or fall wear,
there are Sone scurfs and capcs suited
To NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. that are often clev-
or combinations Of two accessories in
n garment. The cape shown In the
figure M the left of the picture con
trives to extend itself into II broad
girdlc with sash ends that are finished
with n handsome yarn fringe, Fringe
Is II much coveted decoration these
days and these sash ends are further
enriched by embroidered dragons that
match Il.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17
CALL FROM OVER THERE
BY JAMES W. WISE,
OF the viuiIantes,

You've sent us here across the waves,
To make the whole world free.
To keep our nations honor bright.
To hght for Liberty.
We went and We were glad TO 10.
To h~ght-perhaps TO die
To pay our debt 10 noble France.
Democracy. our cry.
We AJAX no praise nor honor,
No richie and no fame,
Our hearts are In the fight for truth,
But-back US in the game.
You've sent us here to nght your nght.
Though II be ours, too,
Well do our bit out at the 'front.'
The rest II up TO you.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17
The Ground Pine Seems to Grow
Naturally Right Out Of the Bowlder
and the Effect Is Very Attractive.

ar the home os Paul BrochIer, on West
Adams street, Los Angeles.
The rock is practically round, except
that 1t is slightly ilattencd on the base
I" give IL II firm setting. With an or.
binary rock drill the inside Of the stone
was followed cut SO that a large now-
or pot would I'll in exactly. y snail
drainage hole was drilled through TO
the bottom and n ground pine was
planted in the flower p~ot.-popular
Science Monthly.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17
Sinnle Standard.

brughtcr-H" hiss money and brains.
Fathcr-nut would you marry him
Just for money!
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17
Separate Skirts.

Separate skirts have hens of con
tracing material and color.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17
Satins viii Be Favored.

Satins promise to- be the greatest
favorites among silks for fall.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17
PRETTY ORNAMENT ON PORCH
u 10 Just Things Like This Floral
Urn That Add Attraetlveness
TO Town.

A large granite bowlder followed out
as a receptacle for a potted plant is
the ornament which adorns the porch
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17

When Baby Il TeethInv
GROVES BABY III MEDICINE. will correcS
The Stomach and BOvel truublcs. Perfectly harm.
IeSa. 500 directions on the bottle,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-28
Try II on
Your Soldier


Hello. Nv pcarie: sure haze
had Tho Army Blues since Nnu
said .Farcwcll"gand We Parted at
tho Gate" I've been Just Ncan
in for vow and "Oh. How i.s-
the SUNSHINE Of Your Smile" Last
Night Had Dream ana 'AI
Through the Nlght ~ Could Hear
You calling Me. NV Chocolate
soldier" We were having "Dne
Wondcrfu' Nlrht' on the "Be1utiful
Isle ~ Somcwhcre' "briukunE)
tho old Green River Dry" and Hs
YOU held No IN your fond embrace
THE GrcaT Big world Went Round
and Round and Il was Never
Nearer Heaven In Nv Life We
will have a Hot Time in the pid
Town Tonight II you come Back
to the shack Whge tho Black rs ed
Susans Grow" rRv the Light of
the suvery Moon" Underneath the
stars and stripes" We will stroll
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-28

down .The Trm of the Lonesome
Pine paradise. put Too much
Mu,usd 90 The Tango l'nrco
Don't forget when you sIt con the
Arm of the Dd Arm chair W.'h
YOUR Home Town Gir" that TIM"
Moon Has lle E1sT 'n YOU We
an know "Nuu'r" J ho'H 'n our
Home Town" 1ul hat YOU fr
.>aurhy. naughty naughty, ana
vou "Tul For m" Ladies' >~ENtfy
This is .rho End ~ Perfect
IutH and JOS p.f In the GloaW-
ing watching "The clouds ltoU
n," Il says io NysoU Says o..
.lyrnta wonderful Tlmc Adam and
Eve Iind 300 the Garden ~ Love-
I f0d o., "DII Folks 40 Home
THE Grl PROM rah" is coming go
our house but They Did Not 3".
u,.. me Snr is THE Home So.i
Of ID Glrf" aud "oh How She Ddn
larR. Ua.kI WiDki. NackL Woo
.o.uu .DHu We Forget "MiH
caprice when Priscilla Tried 90
prlrh Hgn t'" 10 sounded liNo
-E,h.sa from the Movies and YOU
said % You can't sing ih" Words
Yug Must whistle the Tune w hen
You Are Marching Through b'''-
gH.'
Good bye ] must Leave You
and get , move ON for 'Somevhcre
"a Voice b. AiuF go some Home.
sweet Home "Cau Me Up Some
Rainy Afternoon as e WASH
Born 10 be Loncsome.' but Since
Blues Have sure Got Me Them
We're the Days and ! Wish You
ere Here Again cause ANY
Place Is Heaven When You Ar
Near."
Won't You sing Me TO sleep
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-28

commanding section 6i2. with serst.
Junius Hcebc, q. l. Harris, Henry
X. James, r. A Littlefield and John
T. FronniE were cited In euloglstic
terms for carrying away wounded
men from positions right up against
the cnemy'a lines under the heaviest
fire. Charles A. Reed OF section
tg5. Henry w, Holman. johnson n.
Iiunsbcrgcr. jr. and Hobart S. Pury-
sk of section 504. and eJSse NJ
Hasehy. section sol were cited In
reglmeutal orders for courage dis
played April 8.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-28

Vas under the direction Of Mrs. ~
81 1'nuers. Work turned In In,
,tu.eu Jfs triangular bnndages. 37l
'n, nld oahdagcs, 800 trench par
eel envelopes.
Flrst Baptist unit. which meets
every day except saturdhy I'm the
rhufch work room, made a good
showing last week Mrs. j. Allen
eager. who served for some time
as chairman OF women's work. has
oeen presented with n lovely gift OF
cut glass In appreciation OF her work
among the women, prior TO her dc
parlure Tor residence in oklahoma
,l'y The weeks work was AZ FOL
lows SO workers: "a suits under.
wear. sweaters. ? pair wristlets 1
helmet u pair socks.
A room In the high school bylII
ing is open everv school day from
2lb until I for .hinlor ReJ cross
activities. and on Saturday from 9
until IL.
Mrs. John 2. Anderson will have
.he meeting Of l}etsey Ross unit with
ner Tuesday afternoon In her home.
Manhattan lodge.
m -MornlnRside unit No will men
tuesday afternoon with Mrs 4. J.
hrSnnan, Sixteenth and Newport
Morningside.
The Twentieth Century club will
FORM unit IN the surgical dressings
department OF the Red Cross today
Mrs A. z. Turner'S knitting unit
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-28

Mrs. A. z. Turner's knitting unit
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-28

meets regularly Tuesday hi''i'"''
nt her home, l16 East Jasper
crown seal chaunu1ua WIZ
gin IT'S war work activities M'h"'l
at the Red cross workrpoWs.
Iongfclluw sc b 20 p'ii"I.
league reported . pair wrlsi,cls ana
/ sweater for last week,
Mr.. and Mrs walter VI Mount
have returned from q ten days stay
In Chicago.