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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-11
SHELLS TO USE FOR BUTTONS
A Species That Is Abundant In New
Zealand Can Be Used to Ad-
vantage.

According to information which
has been furnished by the depart
ment of internal affairs at Yelling
ton, the Trochus niloticus, common.
ly found In Queensland and the
South Sea islands, does not occur In
New Zealand; but other shells which
are found In these waters might be
used in the manufacture of buttons,
especially the paua. Haliotis iris, and
the toitol, Ostraea sulcata. They are
not at present used for the manufac-
ture of buttons or for similar uses,
but both occur in great numbers on
rocky coasts near the lOw-tide mark,
the paua being much the commoner.
Since these shells have never been
sought for commercial purposes, there
is no way of ascertaining their cost
the method Of disposing Of production,
market, etc, but it is understood that
they are very easily gathered as the
tide GIBBS and flows on the sandy
beaches about the misunderstanding
American.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-11

Voluntary Universal Training helps
Very Materially In AArL
canixationL ~

How far, the people Of the Pncif'c
island of Guam have progressed In the
process Of Americanization Is indicat.
ed In the current issue Of the Guam
News Letter, copies of which have re-
Gently reached Seattle, WASH. the
Post-Intelligencer Of that city states.
The island, which is our cable outpost
for the Philippine islands and the ORR
ent, Is governed by Capt. Roy G. Smith
Of the American navy, under the over
sight Of the navy department Cap
tain Smith seems to be developing a
very ardent brand Of Americanlsm
among the island people, who are
known as Chamorros and have a
strong admixture of Spanish blood.
The News Letter describes the cele-
bration of Washington's birthday in
Guam. to which the people fiocked
from all parts of the island, coming
by launch, owing 70 the absence of any
island highway system. The proceeds
of the various enterprises, amounting
to Sl,2l lsg5. wer9 sc.ted to the Red
Cross, and we gather that the program
Of aIQNrx -. was purely Amercan.
For instance, the hot dog" staid
realized S1OS94; Buffers soda, $15S.-
so; knock the cot down, S112.OI; the
moving picture show, $3.50; the jjt-
ney dance, S45.60 wheel of fortune,
$35O.10; lemonade stand, S72.03; base
ball game, S1G.40. From all sources
the Red Cross received $780,, and
subscriptions We're given for $4,000 in
seluS - & : < UT ',----,I1E-e-
70 tnan this, the island militla
had its first parade. Some time ago
Governor Smith put into effect uni
yersai military training law ut the re-
quest of the people, this being tac
first portion of American territory III
which such law has been made eiIec-
tive. There are 1000 militiamen, the
government supplying guns and am
munition and the regular Khaki uni
form of the United States army. Seven
per cent of Guam's population Is IN
the militia, at which rate, If we of the
mainland kept up with the Chamorros,
we should have an army of 100000.
The flags and floats of the parade in
daced a tremendous enthusiasm in
the populace.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-11
First Tennis IN America.

Forty-four years ago the game OF
lawn tennis was introduced by a Bos'
tonian, according to records In the pos
session Of George Wright. father OF
the former national title holder, BeaIs
Wright. After visit TO England the
Massachusetts man brought home nets
racquets and balls, as well as book
OF rules then governing the game, and
set up court at Nahant. A little later
courts were laid out ut Newport, II. l.,
and also on the grounds Of the Staten
Island Cricket club. Livingston. Staten
Island. - -.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-11
Bound TO Get into Flight.

A man giving the name Of j. ~
Murphy walked into the office of the
Canadian recruiting mission in Bos-
ton and asked if there was room III
the army for a brigader general. TIE
officers assured him there was, aEd
Murphy told them he was a Canadian,
thirty-three years old, who had served
in Mexico under General Orozco with
the rank of brigadier general After
a physical examination he was reject
ed on account of web toes. Murphy
said he would go to Canada and try
recruiting Offices there. -
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-11
History Repeats Itsef.

Not for the first time have German
invaders been checked at Chateau
Thlerry. 1t was there, in February
1914, that Napoleon. by one Of those
extraordinary forced marches of his
fell upon Butcher. who was confidently
marching upon Paris. BY swift blows
on succeeding days he shattered the
second and third divisions OF the Prus
sign army, capturing almost all theil
artillery, and then fell upon Butchers
main force. In tho vicinity Of Chateau
Thlerry, and compelled him TO fal
back, with heavy losses.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-11
Strain of Flyinu.

Aero-neurosis is the name which
Is sometimes given to nervous trou-
bles brought about by the strain Of
flying. 1t has been said that an air
mans life cGnsists Of 'long spells of
Intense fear" He has to endure Ia.
tense eold rats, 0lH'- go ,og. the
nrNe-racEtng- noise Of the engine. the
enti-aircraft fire, and 10 loep, spin,
dive, or sideslip, apparently out Of
control, to deceive an opponent An
Interesting nerve test has been de
vised in France for selecting the best
type Of airmen for fighting. Around
his chest is a pneumOgraph, IN his left
hand a trembler, and around two
fingers of his right hand q pneumatic
"dOlgtier." Behind the candidate a
revolver shot is fired or a magnesium
fare is set off. and n record Of the eff
feet on his nerves is obtained by means
Of ,stylets writing on a blackened re-
VOlving cylinder.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-11
WOULD LINK EAST AND WEST
Proposal to Make the American Expe
dictionary Force In China Prac-
Ideally Student Army.

Under the agreement entered into
between tho powers and China follow.
Ing the Boxer uprising In 1900, the
United States government was per-
mitted to keep an expedltionary force
OF about 1000 men In China, says MIL
lard's Review. This force is stationed
at Tlentsin and Pekin. about 1900 men
being stationed at the former place
and the rest stationed as a legation
guard In Pekin. 1t has now been pro
posed to the American government at
Washington that the regular army
troops stationed at. Tientsin be re-
called to America for service in France
and their places taken by contingent
of the same number Of men who are
now In training In America at the vari-
Gus environments under the provisions
of the selective drift. The idea orig
mated with Maj. Arthur Bassett. Judge
advocate of the army contingent at
Tientsin, and formerly United States
district attorney of China. Under the
plan suggested by Major Bassett the
contingent of regular army troops now
in China should be returned to Ameri-
ca and sent to France, as the men de-
sire, and In their place the United
States government should send out
1000 men specially selected from the
standpoint Of education and training,
who would be available upon their re-
tirement from service in China TO en-
gage in trade or other activities in
China and the far East. Major Bas-
g. 49, .,.--. Gov ccry-
-ryetV wuuiu rvrvvv ,.'~ "~y 49, ~ sar-{
ice In China largely from the gEeu'
groun OF college graduates ana SUI
lrnts-viro have been drafted Tor ser -.''
ice In France. lie would bring tAese
men 10 China and, in addition 10 titlr
regular army drill, he would have them
instructed in the Chinese language
and in the customs, history and tradi-
tons Of the country; and ut stated in
tcrva,s he would have them make trips
into ali parts Of China for study ana
Investigation. In short, these LOO
mon would receive a three years col
lee course or China, so that upon
their retirement from the service they
would be at liberty to engage in trade,
missionary, educational or any other
activity they desired in tie far East
or if they desired to return home they
would possess Information resal ing
China that would be of the highest
value to China. The plan has been ap-
proved by the American chamber or
commerce and other organizations IN
China and has bees commended to the
state and war departments Mt Wash
ington. It is also certain that TINS
plan OF a citizens student army IN
China would be welcomed by China
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-11
Must Be a Branch of HOS.

Men do live and work. and accom-
pllsh things in MesC lofamla between
traveller, brs the requisites are sun
helmets, Spine. pads, deep dugouts or
thick walls, and larger measure Of
pure grit than is necessary in any
other country on earth that l know
of, And in spite of all the precautions
that are taken, more men are killed
each year by heatstroke than by any
other natural agency.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-11
His Drastic Action.

at Sco-1s TO me that motorists p7ss-
ing through here are extremely reck-
less in their driving" said the hyper
critical guest. Don't the authorr.,ies
try to do anything to stop .,,err speed-
ing thror.-. Town = -
= FWell," responded The landlord Of
the petunia tavern, Constable Slack
putter didn't do much till one JOY rider
rap smack over him and went racing
oft to the westward. But then you
betcha, he crawled to a telephone,
called up the captain Of the home
guards at Wayoverbehind, and ordered
him to get his company out and take
the nefarious cuss dead or alive. The
captain didn't do it, but il just show ed
how awake to his duty Slack had sud
denly bec0nI6. ANY time you run over
a small town officer you can get &C
ton and reaction out of him."--lNan-
sas City Star.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-11

Mr.. W. J. Temple Of 800 Lincoln
years with Inflammation of the !
bowels. According to his own stor,
without distress. He says: Il am
n farmer and must be exposed to
all kinds of weather. After years
of suffering, q druggist recon-
Inended Peruna ] took all together
FIVE bot0ss Ghd afd a we'll man.
Formerly, I could not do a days
work Now, farm work does not
fatigue me In the least. Pernna is
the best medicine and tonic on the
market Time only strengthens my
admiration for 1t, especially for
catarrh and colds.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-11

for 1t would be Of the greatest possible
assistance in bringing about a better
understanding and mutual interest be-
tween East and West. something very
necessary IL the future peace OF the
world Is to be maintained.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-11
MAR az Close Range.

MARGARET Deland, the New England
novelist. writes from Paris: "Over in
America we thought we knew some
thing about the war and the conditions
in France, but when you get here the
difference is as the difference between
studying the laws Of electricity and he
ing struck by lightning. / have been
struck by lightning. The onl- va IN
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-11

Even when he is decorated for
bravery he wounded soldier will tell
you a fractured skull isn't all it's
cracked up to be.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-11
THE HARTFORD HERALD

which I can Keep sane and steady Is to
look very. very closely at my own Inn
mediate little trivinl. foolish job--writ-
Ing or working In the canteen-for II
I dare to lift my eyes to the black hor-
lions, lose my balance"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-11

he did not eat a meal for five years
Peruna is sold everywhere. You
may buy 1t in either liquid or tab
let form. Ask for DR.. ,Hartman's
Vel Known Perina Tonic and IL
yod are seeking health take nothing.
else. Insist upon Peruna. -
If you are sick and suffering,
write The Peruna Company, Dept
n, Columbus, Ohio, for DIR. Hart
mans Health Book. The book Is
free and may help you. Ask your
dealer for q Peruna Almanac.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-11

The only sure things Of life are the
things that already have happened.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-11
THE FARMER MUST have RUGGED HEALTH
Many Break Deums and Failures
Due to Exposure and Hard Work
Cafarh IN Some Of It's Many Forms
Claims Thousands

Every farm family has It's medicine cabinet and In
almost win be found bottle of Dr. Hartmans
World Famous Peruna For coughs, colds and catarrh
It is invaluable It's Is indicated in all Of
catarrhal Inflammation and congestion whether
piratory stomach bowels other Of
body.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01
Spence-Brown

Meeker society had lone put over"
on 1t, when, last Friday, 1t was an
nounced that Joe Spence and Miss
Jennie Brown had been married on
April 18th.
The ceremony was performed on
the date given At st. James church,
by Rev. Nelson, in the presence Of .
few chosen friends and kept secret
since then, A. the bride wished to I'm
ish her school term before making
announcement.
Mr.. Joe Spence is one Of our rising
young cattlemen, and has hosts Of
friends all over the county. The bride.
the daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. q. f..
Brown, 10 one OF Meeker's popular
young ladies, who, since her gradua.
ton from high school, has been y sue
cessful teacher In the Meeker schools.
The good wishes Of all go with the
young couple.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01
Dode,ne Old Shoes, Etc.

Two young couples Of Rifle. Carl
T. Wood and Miss Sadie Green. and
w. d. Green and Miss Hazel DeLonR,
had planned on going to Glenwood
last Wednesday and getting married.
but It leaked out during the previous
evening that their friends also had
plans, which included. In addition to
old shoes, rice, etc, a ride from Glen
wood In u four-pair donkey coach; 50
the young people circled back $50 to
speak, on their friends by coming to
Meeksr and getting married.
The ceremony WAS performed by
Rev. Rose, 1t the Methodist parson-
age, In the presence Of n few friends,
Wednesday afternoon; after which
the, bridal couples autoed back to
Rifle. where all are we'll and favor
ably known.
Good luck to them.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01
Davis-Phelps

Again the wedding bells rang out
In Meeker and this time two Of our
most popular young people stole a
march on their friends OF the High
school and we're married when large
part Of the students were absent at
the track meet At Steamboat Springs.
It was quiet home affair with only
. few relatives and close friends
present. The ceremony took place
at the home Of the bride at 1920
o'clock last Sunday morning.
The bride, Miss Rachel II. Phelps.
came from Oklahoma last fall and
accepted . position as teacher Of Eng
lish In the county high school. She
has proved her capability rs . teach-
er and has won place Of high es-
TEEN in the community.
The groom, Mr.. George f. Davis,
10 At present one Of the successful
and enterprising ranchers Of the
Strawberry section. He has taught
several tsrms of school In the county
In various districts, including the
county high school. He 10 the son Of
r. l.. Davis, our county assessor.
They left town Immediately after
the ceremony for their home on
Strawberry creek. The best wishes
Of their many friends go with them.
May success and happiness In tn.
largest way be theirs Is they journey
tn rough life together. D.. H. X.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01
The Red Cross Drive

The Rio Blanco County Chapter OF
the Red Cross goes "Over the top" by
raising the sum Of -. OS4.OO with
few districts yet to be heard from.
Complete report will be In next week q
HERALD. Tho quota allotted to this
county was only $1,000.
The committee, In behalf Of Rio
Blanco County chapter, desire to ex-
press their appreciation Of the ener.
getic work Of tho solicitors, and the
courteous treatment aud generous
contributions given them by all sub
scfibers.
This will bring the total amount
raised BY this county this year fol
the Red Cross to about $4,000.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01
A Food Talk

As announced In THE HERALD last
week, Miss Evans Of Denver. who Ia
chairman Of the Colorado Womans'
Food Commission, delivered an inter-
eating and instructive address to
Mseker people at the Commercial
Club rooms. last Saturday.
Mr.. Isaac Baer, Rio Blanco County
Food Administrator. presided.
Miss Evans was accompanied on
her trip to Meeker, by Mrs. J. F.
Welrburn Of Denver. Both ladies be.
long to the capital city's highest So
cial circle, but are now devoting their
time and means to the public welfare.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01
Send The Herald to the boys in
the Campo.

There b more catarrh IN this section
put together. and for years Il was sup.
posed to b. incurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies. and BY constantly falling
to cure with local treatment. pronounced
Il incurabls. Catarrh 10 q local disease.
greatly influenced BY constitutional con.
ditions and Therefore requires constitu.
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Med.
cans. Manufactured BY r. J. Cheney q
Co. Toledo. Ohio, 10 . constitutional
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
Of the System. One Hundred Dollars re.
ward y offered for any case that Hall's'
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send To-
cifculasg and testimonials
CHENEY q CO.. Toledo, Ohio,
Sold ~ DrueItsts, &c.
HANS Family Pills for constipatioo.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01
Notice-Reward

On or about the 18th Of May my
gates were thrown open and the fence
cut In two places on my ranch in
Smith gulch and I offer $4,000 re-
ward for Information leading to the
arrest and conviction Of the guilty
party or parties. Also for the party
or parties committing like deeds
hereafter.
ii-tf H. H. GRIzzARD.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

John 8. Ledford, one Of Craig's
most popular and substantial citizens,
Was shaking hands with Mesker
friends, Monday. Nj. Lcdford WAS .
pioneer In this county before becom.
Ing y pioneer In the lower Yampa
valley country. He was accompanied
by Messrs. u. L. Biggs aud Charles
b. kappls.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

Among the battlefront relics re.
ceived last Thursday, from LAPool
strehlke, from France, were . gas
mask and bayonet LAPooI also sent
. Hun helmet to his folks here. bu,
that has not yet been received-pro.
badly delayed in transit So far a.
We know. these are the frat wal
relics to reach Meeker. and are view.
ed with marked interest
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01
Flag Greek to the Front

Upper Flag creek had . Red Cross
entertainment Friday evening and
the good people Of that section made
. fine showing, tsl.26 being raised.
Mrs. r. Dalton, the patriotic col.
ored lady, who has the respect and
good will Of all her neighbors, was
the moving spirit In the affair.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01
Attention, Stockmen

This week, Mr.. Isaac Baer received
= communication from the u. 8. Food
Administration. Denver, announcing
that H. II. Tompkina, chairman Of
the live stock division Of the food ad-
ministration for Colorado, will be in
Meeker on Wednesday, June 18th. to
address Rio Blnnco county cattle men
and others on the food question.
Next weeks HERALD will give the
hour and place Of meeting. In the
meantime, let everybody prepare to
attend this very important gathering
whore something Of interest to all
will be presented.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

Mr.. william Gillsspie, known by
his many friends ~ Cedar Post
BILL" 10 the truest exponent Of Hoo.
verism We know Of In these parts.
Bill was troddinR our boulevards
bArefooted, Monday.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

Joe Baldauf Of Miller creek, attend
ed to business matters in town. Mon
day. Mr.. Baldsuf has to get to town
these days either by way Of horse
back travel or cross White river by
rope trolly, as the Miller creek bridge
In ont.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

On another page will be found the
advertisement Of the NJ. l.. Rocker
sale. On account Of his wifs'a health,
Mr.. Rocker has to leave here for q
time, so Is selling his personal prop
erty. He will hold on to his Straw.
berry ranch. This sale will give you
chance to get some high bred stock.
Attend 1t.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01
Notice to the Public

The Red Cross rooms will be open
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fri.
day and Saturday from 400 to 5:3
p. IN. except holidays.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

Tho Mothers Club Of the Mesa, will
give = Barn Dance 1t the III barn on
Tuesday, June 18th. Come out and
enjoy yourselves.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

Mrs. Ed Fairfield expects to leave
next Monday for Mayo's hospital 70
undergo an operation. Her relatives
and many friends here hope TO SOC
her home again In due season In good
health,
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

Tho Grand Junction papers an
nouncs the marriage Of John Sieber
and Miss Elvira Alice Campbsll IN
that city. Mr.. Sieber was formerly
. popular cow.punchsr in the Pice.
ance country.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

As THE HERALD went to press
yesterday afternoon. that long past
due and much needed rain had put in
appearance.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

The special meeting Of the Woman's
Club called for last Saturday even
ing, had to be postponed until this
evening at = p. m.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

On Monday, Assessor Davis start
ed for the Williams river section of
Rio Blanco county (Pyramid) on his
annual visitation.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

=. J. TREY. the popular district
manager of the Knight-Campbell
company. with headquarters At Grand
Junction. came In Monday, and. after
attending to business matters here
for . few days, left for Vsrnal. Utah,
to look after the musical needs Of
that extensive field. Mr.. TREY il a..
ways welcome. His courteous ways
and manner Of doing business a. the
representative OF tho greatest and
most reliable music house In the
West, meets with the approval Of
Meeksr and Rio Blanco county PEG.
pie. The best IL none too R"od for
our people, aud that's what they get
when they deal with the Knight.
Campbell company.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

Mr.. G. J. Wiley OF Coal creek, was
attending to business matters In town
Saturday.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

ID. w. Black was In from Petrolite,
Monday. As yet, he said. the dry
spell had not bothered the dry farm
ers Of his section.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

Mrs. Ralph Mcmillan OF the Plat
eau country, is visiting her father,
Mr.. John Rescorla, and other reln-
tives In this section.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

The boys made better showing AT
Steamboat than expected, aud are
entitled to honorable mention.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

The Steamboat papers announce
that Rev. Walter H. Stowe. we'll and
fAvorsbly known In Mseker. will tax.
charge OF the Episcopal church At
that place, tomorrow.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

Word comes from Boulder that
Miss Bessie Bailey was down with
scarlet fever, but latest reports show
that she was rapidly recovering.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

boys and girls. you can get your
War Savings Stamps at the post Office
or the banks.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

Note the announcement Of the COM
Ing Of the Rife Minstrels, which Ap-
peArs In another column.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

+. Il. Kuhn, who resigned his POSI-.
tton at the White River Lumbe,
company office some weeks ago, Il
now associated with the Rio BlancC
Auto company at the Meeker garage.
Mr.. Kuhn. who Ia both popular and
capable. will have charge Of the front
office, while Ed kostitch. who 10 au
expert machine and auto man, will
continue to look after the mechani.
cal wants OF auto people.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

DR.. Smith reports the arrival Of a
daughter at the home Of J. w. and
Mrs. Sweeney, last Saturday morn
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

W, s, S. is booked for the next
drive.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

Mrs Mattern Is In on a visit to hel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. ID. Riley.
The Meeker herald., 1918-06-01

The citizens Of Rifle turned out en-
masse, Sunday week, to attend the
funeral Of Ora Wayne Corley. . mem.
Dor OF the Marine Corps. who died
from pneumonia at Pearl Harbor
Honolulu, April 18th. Deceased wa
In his 2ith year, and. so far a. known,
Is the first from this section Of Colo.
RADIO to give up his life In the Ma.
tson's service. He was said to be a
fine type OF young American. All
honor to his name and memory,