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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
Y. NJ. G. A. NEEDS MANY
MEN FOR IT'S WAR WORK

K. c. Wade, Jr., of FL Paso, Texas,
who has recently been appointed Sec
retary of the Bureau of Personnel of
the Y. NJ. c. A., and given supervis-
ion of the recruiting Of men from New
Mexico, Arizona and west Texas, for
service overseas with the Y. M. G. A.,
today issued the following appeal:
"Never before has the Army Y. NJ.
c. A., been so under-staffed as it is at
the present time. With more than
100000 American boys overseas in
addition TO the ever-increasing de.
mands being made for our help by
the Allied governments, it is impera-
tive that every effort be made to Sc
cure the men needed for our service.
The Y. NJ. c. A., has immediate
need for 80 men for Russia, so physi-
cal directors for Italy and 1000 men
for the American Expedtionary
Forces in France. Besides these, there
Is more than urgent demand for skill
ed auto mechanics. The word comes
from New York that the lack of good
mechanics is endangering all our op-
erations. therefore appeal to the
business and professional men Of New
Mexico, Arizona and west Texas TO
come to the aid of this all important
war work.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
NEW REGISTRATION
WILL Be HELD FIRST
PART OF SEPTEMBER

The exemption boards of the state
are being notified to be in readiness
to hold registration upon the extern
sion of present draft ages.
Official advices state that legisla-
tion extending the present draft ages
will be enacted by congress at an
early date. According to plans Of the
administration, Immediately upon en-
actment of the new law and after is
suance by the president of the required
proclamation the registration will be
effected. 1t cannot be ascertained at
the present time with exact certain
ty just what ages will be rendered
subject to registration and draft, but
it is safely assumed that very large
number Of men, probably equal to or
greater than the number of men re-
'quired to register on June 5, 1917,
will be called upon to stand in read-
ness TO discharge the obligation of
allegiance, and that the day of reg
istration will be on or about the 5th
day of September.
The local boards will have imme-
diate direction and supervision of the
registration within their respective
jurisdictions. The actual registration
will be made in the customary voting
precincts in the jurisdiction of each
local board.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
RADICAL DECREASE IN SUB
SINKINGS REPORT SHOWS

The allied and neutral shipping sunk
by enemy submarines during July
amounted to 270000 tons, compared
with 534,s39 tons sunk in July, 1917.
This radical decrease in losses is doub-
ly significant when the increase in
merchant marine navigation result.
ing from the American ship building
effort is considered. The entente ma
tions constructed during July ton
mage in excess of 2S0,000 to that de.
stroyed during the month.
The entente tonnage sunk in 1915
was fifty per cent less than that lost
in 1917.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
STATE POLITICAL POT is BE.
GINNING TO BOII.-LOOKOUT.

Santa Fe, y. NJ, Aug. IA, 19lS.--
Politics is growing more active, since
State Chairman Seligman, of the dem.
ocrats, adjourned republican politics
for the season, and incidentally start
ed his own boosters working. The re-
puublicans are waking up and looking
around as though they might take
some interest.
Senator b. +. Pankey, has returned
from business trip through the south
ern part of the state. While on the
trip he looked at a large number of
steers, and they do say that he eX-
amined few political fences with con-
siderable interest. He is a candidate
for the republican nomination as gov u.
ernor, and there is no report in here
that he has refused any support Of
fered him from anywhere.
The democratic nomination for the
United States senate seems to be be-
tween Walton, of Grant, Richardson,
of Chaves, and Tallmadge, of Socorro,
with their chances about rs they are
here mentioned. Two months ago
Richardson looked like sure winner
of the nomination, but since Chairman
Seligman visited Washington and re-
turned home the supporters OF Wal
ton have apparently been making pro-
gress. There is some talk of IA dark
horse in the person of Chief Justice
Hanna.
The leading democratic candidate
for governor is +. +. Veeder, Of San
Miguel, who has actually made pro-
gress the last few weeks and Is now
I considered the leading man 70: the
nomination. He is said to be the ad-
ministration candidate.
There is a very strong impression
| in republican circles that Governor
! Lindsey desires the nomination for
! Governor, and some are under the i'm
preston that he will insist upon the
nomination. There is also strong
movement for the nomination of DR.
Grille, of the State College. for the
governorship.
II Is understood that while Attorney
General Patton is not very particular
one way or the other, he will accept
n denomination for the same office
and that he will not be candidate for
governor.
Judge Herbert Reynolds, Of Bernal'
lio county win probably be the repuh-
lican nominee for the supreme court.
o. A. Larrazolo is spoken of as the
republican candidate for congress and
he will probably be opposed by Antonio
Lucero, now secretary Of state, a dem
ocrat.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
EARL GERHARDT EXPECTS TO
BE ON SHIP IN NEAR FUTURE
August l. 1918.
Dear Mother:

Dear Mother:
guess it is about time was writing.
Last week was taken up by drills in
preparation for an inspection by an
officer from the Department of Navi-
walton. In the evenings | wrote letters
but did not answer all received while
at the Exposition in San Francisco.
Saturday evening ! chawed on board
u transport freighter. went down
with Earl Smith. am thinking it will
not he long before shall take my
meals regularly aboard ship. IL
such happens am more certain of
getting furough than at present and
for about twenty days. The one cent
fare holds good when a special request
is secured from the commander.
Tuesday morning the band went to
San Francisco to sell tickets for navy
and army field meet at Ewing Field,
for the benefit of the Red Cross. That
day and the next we were on our feet
marching and playing for about eight
hours each day. This morning we re-
.urned to camp to play in volleys,
this afternoon to announce n game
this evening and then we played at the
game. 1t was after eleven almost
twelve before we arrived in camp be-
fore we had dinner. We had 10 march
thru the guards to advertise the game.
Et / 80 we had dinner and at three we
were joined by the electrical school
band and the Two bands went to
Vallejo. At 4:l5 we returned to the
island, had supper and ut 5:05 we
were again on our way for Vallejo to
march to the game.
The game was sort of a practice
game for the big day Saturday. The
army team didn't play ill its best men
nor did the navy. The score was five
to three in favor of the navy.
Tomorrow afternoon, or Saturday
morning the band will return to San
Francisco to advertise and play for
the field meet at Ewing Field.
How is grandma?
Lovingly your son,
EARL A. GERHARDT.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
LOCAL |. q. o. +. ENTERTAIN
GRAND MASTER HAYS

Grand Master Hays, of the I. o. o.
F., was here Tuesday night from his
home at Carlsbad, and met with the
local lodge. A large attendance was
present to hear his message. Refresh
ments were served during the evening
and this part of the program was not
sighted according to reports. Mr..
Hays praised very highly the work
and energy of the local lodge. In re-
gard to state work he said, "Our state
will lead all states in the union on u
percentage basis in regard to mem
bers in the service"
Mr.. Hays visited Nara Visa Mon
day and Logan Tuesday. He went
from here to Vaughn.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
MEMORIAL SERVICE

In memory of our honored soldiers
dead, the following patriotic program
will be rendered at the Methodist
Church, Friday, August 10th, at 8
p. NJ:
Music by the Band.
Song-America.
Prayer, Rev. G.. +. Ellis.
Address in Spanish-Felipe SANCHEZ
Baca.
Violin Solo-Rev. Edward j. Hoer-
ring.
Address in Harry II. Nc
Elroy.
Music by the Band.
Song-Star Spangled Banner.
Dismissal-Rev. n. J. Reasoner.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
WHY THEY DID IT
Railroad Men Indignant Because Of
W. W. Boosting vi Influence.

The union men of Las Vegas re-
fuse to stand for Industrial Workers
of the World, and the recent scrapes
at that place, in which two members of
the |. w. w. were smeared with tar
and both feathers and shavings, came
about because of the boasts of one
man with red card that it was good
for ride on any train on any rail-
road in the country.
When the statement was made the
man with the card was trying TO in
duce others to join the organization,
and he put up the argument that the
organization card was good for ride
on any railroad where there were union
men. This got to the ears of number
of the railroad men working at Las
Vegas and they started something
which ended in the two men being
caught and attended to, after which
they were ordered TO leave town,
With the government spending mil
lions of dollars and using hundreds OF
men trying to suppress the disloya
organization, it was an insult TO unior
railroad men to have these organic
ers boast that the red card of disloy'
atty would be honored by them for q
ride, and their friends took the only
way yet found to properly deal with
that kind.
The feeling is growing that there
must be showdown between the rec
card gentry and the loyal unions, ant
SO far as known but two or three
states have shown tolerance foi thu
red cards, one of those states being
Arizona, where the local unions Otter
disregard the orders of their nationa
organizations to follow the ]. w. w
agitators working there. In New Mex
leo it has so far been impossible fol
the red card men to get even hear
ing from the real unions of actua
workingmen, and Las Vegas is jus
fair example of all the other unioI
centers.
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TAKES EVERYTHING TO WIN
THE WAR-BUT WE'LL WINS

To say that this or that viii WIN
THE WAR" is only "A half truth, for
no single factor can decide the issue.
Neither men nor money, munitions
nor food, ships or supplies, transpor-
tation or agriculture can assure vic
tory. We shall win of course, but it
will be done by the coordination of
every means at our command.
One of these means is transporta-
ton, and the unusual conditions pre-
vailing in this county necessitates the
modifying Of methods to meet con-
ditions.
Haste is apt to make waste, and in
ordinary times it is well to sacrifice
speed to thorough work of durability
and suitability for the service to be
rendered; but these are not ordinary
times.
The rainy season necessitates meas
ureB and various eXpedients to keep
the present roads passable and usabie.
Because of the situation, scarcity of
needed materials of construction, SER
ious labor shortages, transportation
tie-uups, and n thousand and one diff
iiculties prevent carrying out the work
in accordance with peace-time stand
ards. Under these conditions the work
must be done as best il can, keeping
in mind the essential consideration,
to keep the traffic moving.
+. Norris Hobart, Co. ii. Eng.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
KONRAD ALLEN IN FRANCE

Mrs. J. N. Stradley,
Dear Mother:-
Just few lines to let you know
am getting along fine. Hope all is
we'll ] am now on the firing line. We
have been shelled some and had some
gas, but everything is o. k. so far.
1t is trying to rain today and am
sitting in a trench trying to write
this letter, so it won't be very long.
and my pals worked all day yes
terday trying to build a dug-out We
were sure tired out last night. 1t is
just continuous gun-fre all the time
here.
received a letter from Ether Strad-
ley yesterday stating j. T. had in
listed. How is everybody getting
along? Fine, | hope. owe Aunt
Julia letter, but haven't much time
to write. Tell her | will write the
first chance.
Well, will close with these few
lines, with love to all. Don't. worry
Your owing son,
KONRAD ALLEN.
Med. Dept 18th F. A., A. +. +.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION

The following message was recev-
ed Wednesday from Governor Lind
sey. Men who have attained their
twenty first birthday since June 9Th,
1918, and who will attain their twen-
ty-frst birthday before August 2ith,
1918, will arrange to register a. this
Boards office in Tucumcari, between
the hours Of seven a. m. and nine p. m.
Below Is copy Of message:
"All persons who have 'ttained
their twenty-first birthday since June
nineteen eighteen, and on or before
the twentyfourth Of the present month
will register on Saturday the twen-
ty-fourth between seven a. m, and
nine p. m.
"Signea W. f. LINDSEY.
BY X. c. Reid, Capt. U. s. r.
M. r. JAMES Chairman
Quay County Local Board
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
GERMANS EvACUATE
IMPORTANT GROUND
IN ALBERT REGION

The war situation of Wednesday Is
summarized by the Associated Press
as follows:
North and south of the Somme, the
Germans have lost further important
ground. In the former region they
have evacuated their position over a
five mile front to the British north of
Albert, while in the latter they have
been beaten in the hilly and wooded
district just north of the Oise river
by the French.
German front line trenches at Beau
mont, Hammel, Serre, Puissieux-au-
Mont and Bucquoy have been found
untenable by the enemy in the face
Of the recent activity by the British
along the line from Albert to Arras
while the French have persevered in
their violent attacks against the Ger
mans on the sector which dominates
the lower portion of the Picardy plain
and the Disc valley and have encroach-
ed further upon the Lassigny massf
and the Thiescourt plateau and far
ther south haze captured the impor-
tant town of Ribecourt.
Unofficial reports have announced
the capture Of Lassigny by the French
and of all of the German positions be-
tween the western outskirts of Bray
sur-Somme and Einehem by the Aus
tralians.
From the Somme to the Disc, ex-
cept in the latter region where the
French have made further gains, the
Germans seemingly have had further
success in holding back the allied
troops and still are in possession of
Chaulines and Roye, upon the capture
of which the efforts Of the British and
French have been centered. On this
central part of the battle front the
enemy continues to deliver violent
counter attacks and also has further
reinforced his line with men and guns
and is using them without stint to
retain his positions, realizing that
their capture would spell disaster.
The giving up of front line trenches
north of Albert may mean the Ger
mans forsee the ultimate success Of
the American and British operations
along the Somme. In any event, the
retrograde movement seemingly indi-
Gates that the ten mile salient between
Beaumont Hamel and Braye on the
Somme, with Albert its apex, have
given way in order that the German
front here may come into alignment
with that in the south across the river
Somme. Probably the German pur-
pose is to readjust their front from
the Somme to Arras.
The capture of Rbecourt by the
French marks an important epoch in
the offensive which has for its imme-
diate purpose the freeing Of the region
between the Somme and the Disc.
As gain from the strategic stand
point it ranks with the taking by the
French of the forest and hill posi-
tions between the Matz and the Disc
which has brought the French almost
to the gates of Lassigny. Through
Ribecourt lies an open route up the
Disc valley to Noyon.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
MIR. AND MRS. RITZ ENTERTAIN

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Ritz entertain
ed jolly crowd of young folks at
the Ritz ranch east of town Friday
night. The evening was spent in play
ing games, after which delicious re-
freshments were served.
Those enjoying the occasion were
Rev. and Mrs. G. +. Ellis, and chill
dren, Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Whitmore,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Ritz, Mrs. J. ID.
Lovelady, Mrs. Hattie Hennig, Mrs,
Myrtle Helms, Misses Doris and Eth
el Whitmore, Daisy and Cora Love-
lady, Truma Stephens, Katie Hennig,
Lille Flemister, Hazel Reed, Wanna
Plant, Margaret Saloy, and Messrs.
Forbes, Hill, Grady, Srote, Groom,
Curr ', Blanton, Young, Jimmie Love.
lady, John Whitmore, Jr., and Emily
M. Helms.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
FRENCH LAUD SAMMIES

Nothing will strengthen the ties
between the United States and France
so much as the mutual confidence re-
sulting from more intimate knowl-
edge of each others character" writes
a Y. NJ. c. A., secretary in France.
French officers who have seen our
troops in action at the front are de-
lighted with their fine spirit. Since
they are fighting together the French
begin to appreciate the Americans
eagerness to learn. i believe that n
whole American regiment would fol-
low one French "non-com" who knows
his business right into battle ex-
claimed French General a few days
ago. 1t is wonderful"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
TWENTY-ONE GERMAN
AIRPLANES BROUGHT DOWN

London, Aug. l4.-Twenty -one Ger
man airplanes were brought down and
ten driven down out of control yester-
day, according to an official statement
issued tonight on aviation operations.
Six British machines are missing as
result of the aerial encounters. The
British and American air squadrons
co-operated in an attack on an enemy
airdrome and destroyed six machines
parked near the hangers.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
NEW MARKERS FOR Sc LDIER>

The War Department has recently
prescribed a uniform for National
Army men en- route from their re.
spective counties to the mobilization
camps.
Such uniform will be brassard
worn on the left arm, two inches
above the elbow, bearing the letters
U. S. N. A.
Men wearing such uniforms come
within the law prohibiting the sale of
Intoxicating liquor to soldiers in uni
form. II is made the duty of Local
Boards to secure evidence of viola
tions of this law by liquor dealers OF
other persons and to institute vigor-
Gus prosecution of such cases where
evidence is found.
H. c. REID, Capt.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
SLUMBER PARTY

Miss Arabelle DeOliviera entertain
ed Tuesday evening with dinner at
at the vorenberg and slumber party
at her home on South Adams Street
After dinner the party was entertain
ed by Mr.. Hurley at the H-H Theatre
at a line party and dance. The party
was composed of Misses Morris OF
Kansas City, Mo-, Lucille Manney OF
Waco, Texas, and the Misses Devor
Goldenberg, Hamilton, Steckmar, and
the hostess.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
TO TEACHERS OF QUAY COUNTY

Have just received word from the
State School Superintendent, j. H..
Wagner, that on account of so much
work in the Office at Santa Fe, it will
be impossible to offer another teachers
examination before October.
Teachers VINO have not made their
grades for certificates will have to
begin their work with certificates,
pending until early in October.
JAS. A. Atkins. Co. Supt.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15
DEMOCRATS OF STATE WILL
MEET IN SANTA FEE ANG. %

The first active step by either par
ty of an official sort to open the cam
paign in New Mexico this year came
Monday when Arthur Seligman, chair
man of the Democrats state central
committee mailed out to each member
Of the committee, 1t letter calling
them to meet in Santa Fe August %
to fix the date for the state conven-
ton.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15

The local Red Cross society ratified
off the mule donated them by Oscar
Carter, last Saturday night, and this
time w. II. Lawrence Of the Cotton
wood Valley held the lucky ticket and
pow owns the konkey that has been the
means of bringing in several hundred
siollars for Red Cross work. The
mule was originally donated by j. r.
Vance of McAlister.--lIouse Pioneer
News.
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The roads to the east and west of
Tucumcari are worse than they have
been for many months. The Revuelto
bridge is being repaired.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15

Mrs. Calvert and daughters, who
had been staying with Mrs. Calverts'
sister. Mrs. C. Z. Cusack, and family,
left last week for their home in Texas.
1t is hoped the change will be bene-
fetal to Mrs. Caivert's health.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15

o. G. Reeder is visiting relatives and
friends at Stratford, Texas, this week.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15

The daily rains are doing much good
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-08-15

Planting producing all
in Of We lin
force md home earmieo there's;
mlion music
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-18

lities have become known. Many
mothers have given it their unquali-
fled endorsement. VIM. Scruby, Chill
licothe, Mo-, writes, II have raised
three children, have always used
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
found it to be the best for coughs,
colds and Group. It is pleasant to
take. Both adults and children like
it. My wife and have always felt
cotic. For sale by A. G. Phillip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-18
CHAMBERLA1N's COUGH REMEDY.

This is not only one Of the best and
most efficient medicines for coughs,
colds, Group and whooping cough,
but is also pleasant to take, which
is important when medicine must
be given to young children. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy has been in
use for many years and has met with
much favor wherever its good qua
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-18

$50 Albert L. Derga, Earlville
931 Joseph F.. Becker, Manchester
932 Nels B. Nelson. Manchester
933 Patrick H. Drummy, Ryan
934 George j. Kaufman, Colesburg
935 Peter Mesch, Manchester
936 Roy X. DeShaw, Hopkinton
937 Jesse j. Tyrell. Greeley
938 Anton c. Kruse, Earlville
939 George 3. Lee, Manchester
$40 Fred r. Kruger, Greeley
GAL Martin j. McElmeel, Delhi
942 Franklin r. Lawrence, Manchester
943 Lewis A. Davis, Manchester
944 Harry Baker, Manchester
945 Hugh A. Rizer. Earlville
946 Ambrose G. Hogan, Hopkinton
947 Ransom B. Arnold, Manchester
948 Oscar r. Rissler, Ryan
949 Nick Elenz. Dyersville
$50 Edward A. Smith, Manchester
951 Charlie o. Johnson. Manchester
952 Matthew English, Ryan
963 James w. Bush. Colesburg
954 Fred Lantern, Dundee
955 Asa F. Green. Hopkinton
956 William Beohm, Greeley
957 John B. Boeckenstedt, Dyersvi11o
958 Peter T. Faber, Masonvil1e
$50 Ben B. Odell, Greeley
$50 TONES L. Schnittjer, Delhi
Continued on page 81.