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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-17

sophomore Takes hOnOrs At Speak
100 at HIGH School Tuesday.

Miss Sallie DAVIS was the winner
OF contest at the High School audi
Iorium Tuesday night in which mum
her Of high school and eighth grade
pupils presented competitive Orations
ar theses ON the general subject Of
War Savings Stamps" The school
has made an enviable record in the
purchase of thrift stamps their total
having gone well over $4,000, which
i, far above any other school Of sim
ilAr enrolment in this part of the
,onnlry and is even believed BY some
ia b, record for the entire country
which fact made the subie a mast
appropriate and timely one.
III speaker we're helsn Thomas,
Fern Van Eaton, Sallie Davis, Mar
elrel Kelly Marion Denison John
lleckari, Lucille Ward. Miss DAVIS,
The winner, is a member Of the soph
.anore class, The indges were Forbes
parkhill Myron Kesner and Rev. j.
h Bah.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-17
BRNNERCASH)STPONEl
Government Unwilling % Go 70 Trial
on Lone Cont Against FoFmW
Medical Officer.
impressive List Of Witnesses A.
pearsd 10 Testify IN Blrknsr's
Defense Last Monday.

The trial Of Major John N. Birk.
ner, charged with dislOysi ntterance,
while an officer al Camp Cody q
month ago, set for last Monday in ths
federal court at Santa Fee was con.
nnued to the fall term of court on
motion OF United States District At.
toiney Summers Birkhart, the de-
Tense consenting to the pOstponement
The reason assigned by the prosecn-
ton for asking the delay was that the
government was not ready TO go IA
trial on the single count against Birk-
ner and would seek further indict-
nients. The bond on which the ac-
aused is enjoying his liberty was de-
creased from $4,000 to $4,000 by the
court.
Major Birkner and his attorneys
had lined up a strong array Of wit
nesses to prove his loyalty, the list
including Colonel George A. Eberle,
Major r. c. Douglas, Colonel W. =,
Baehr, Lieutenant Colonel II. +. FL
sassor Major I. v. Todd and six
other Officers from Camp Cody. Pres
ident R. NJ. Joyce Of the Nebraska
council of defense, Chief Justice A.
NJ. Morrissey, Of the Nebraska SUI
preme court; Editor viii o. Jones, Of
the Lincoln (Neb.l State Journal
George A. Bescher, Protestant Epis-
cOpal bishop Of Nebraska; President
s. n. Burnham, Of the First National
bank. and President W. A. Sellerek,
of the Nebraska State hank both Of
Lincoln. and others.
Il develops that the major was not
fired" from the army, unless the
regular honorable discharge for Off
GERS Of Cicrman birth be styled such,
That is what was given Birkner. He
still stands very high with the Off
GERS At camp, and there was much
anger there over his disgracefnl
treatment AT Santa Fe, where COR
viois 81 the state prison gave him q
cant of printers ink end feathers.
Rirkner is not q Prussian, but q
Bayarien, and has never returned &
Germany since he first came L
America over forty years age, it i
clained by his Friends. A story fha|
he was awarded the German irOI
cross, of well known infamy in thi.
wa; while in the kaiscr's army, j,
denied by thom point blank, as vel
a. by the major himself. His wife
Is English and his children do no
speak the German language, it is de
clared.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-17
HATS OFF TO DEMIMG.r
RsvslIIe, Camp Paper, IN Handsome
Compliment 10 mIuh SchO0l.

(heVellle.
Last Sunday the Padre, after hon
ing his speaking blade on the l36th
infantry and strOpping it on tae l26th
F. A., felt and was duly prepared to
carve out a neat end practical path
for the graduates Of the Doming
high school, class of 1918.
All in all the program rendered
was beautiful and impressive. II
would not be OF general interest 10
record the program; suffice TO say
that excellent musical numbers were
rendered and that Chaplains Major
Clemans and Lieut.. Kline lent a true
patriotic note 70 the service.
But the silent force, that makes US
take off our hats with respect to
Deming mot the floating commercial
Deming Of which We have so often
expressed our opinion and within
stint) was the service flag which
formed a part, the greater part, Of
the decoration. Few high schools OF
the size Of Deming's can display o
flag bearing fifty eight stars. Mans
elOquence sinks into a whisper that is
az lightly borne away on the winds,
in comparison with that sielnt force.
In the center cleaned a golden ster.
Hugh Burr, mambeT Of the Glass Of
1918 and Of the New Mexico Ma
tional Guard, vas drowned BY tidal
wave at Long Beach, Cal, and the
body was brought to Deming for
burial last Sunday, Mothers Day.
where wealth accumnlatesv 10
many instances we see no great
patriotism in buying a Liberty Bond +;
that should BE- a duty as silent and
necessary for the vitals Of a nation
as the preparing Of a meal for our
bodies, but sons given in full meas
ure, many Of whom the government
cannot return with interest, is the
greater, the supreme sacrifice.
A soldiers tear--it isn't much per-
haps, yet finer FOR It's sincerity and
silence-we Yet fall for Comrade
Burr 70 that Deming which has
been weighed in the balance and NOT
found wanting, We take off our hats
to you.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-17

The action taken by the big min
ing companies Of Grant county in
lending their employees money for the
purchase of Liberty Bonds and then
matching their purchases, dollar for
dollar resulted in that county making
record. The home markets being
created by these same mining camps
win soon make Luna county farm
lands mOney-making property. A
home demand will start the develop
ment Of the agricultural resources of
the state on a large scale, and then
the state will grow.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-17

The Jewish soldiers at Camp
Cody and Jewish citizens of Deming
are observing the "Shrburth," or Pen.
lecost. with exercises NJ the Broad
way theater last night and at the
armory tonight. The exercises start
~ : o'clock.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-17

New Mexico is due for an oil boom.
BESIDES the wonderful activity in
Luna county, which win probably re-
sutl in flowing wells, nsariye very
county in the state is having atten-
ton given its oil possibilities, and in
a number of the counties work is ac-
ally in progress.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-17

Capt. Joseph Quisenbery Of Las
Cruces, who was killed in action on
the western front recently, is the
first New Mexico officer 10 give his
life for the cause Of world freedom.
Capt. Quisenberry was only % years
old. He was a student at the state
college Of agriculture when the war
began.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-17

II is charged that certain Demo-
cratic leaders from the western side
Of the state used their influence in
the PecOs counties during the cam
paign for the primaries held last
week, and there win be some hard
feeling as a result.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-17

The rains reported from eastern
New Mexico have been too light to
DO more than temporarily relieve the
situation. In some OF the more fRv-
ored areas the grass is making an ef-
fort to start, but only in a few plnces
was there moisture enough to start
the growth.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-17

r. II. WixOn, appointed by Gov
ernOr Lindsey TO a place on the state
taxation commission, is a progressive
in puliiits. He is said to be a very
good man and is expected to be a val
nable addition 10 the working men,
hers of that important body.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-17

suitable vacancies occur. The follow
ing list gives the names and home adj
dress and the arm of service for
which they are qualified:
Robert G. Bible, Silver City, in
fantry.
Cuba V. Clayton, TularOsal, infan-
try.
Beanforl 0. Cooper, Roswell, in
fantry.
John B. Harris silver City, infan-
try.
l.onis s. Jones, Carlsbad, infantry.
Gerald OK. Hendricks, Silver City,
infantry.
Temple J. MOlinari, Portales, inFan-
try.
Craddock Ruel, Carlsbad infantry.
The Lutheran church at Belen has
fallen in with the suggestion to ring
the church bell each day at noon
during the month Of May. The pur-
pose is thOtspeople may pause where
they are as the bell rings, and
breathe a prayer for victory and fOi
peace. II is referred to as "The
Prayer Bell"
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-17

Seven boys, all born in New Mex
leo, and al representatives Of various
branches Of the pioneer Bibo family,
are now serving their cOua.Fy in seven
different branches Of the military
service. The BibO family first
settled in New Mexico in 1866 and
It's members now are scattered
throughout central and northern New
afexico.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-17

Instead of allowing potatoes to go
IA waste. send them TO the waist
line.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-17

Eight New Msxicans were an
nogncsd the other day BY the commit
tee. on public information at Wash
inEinn as graduates Of the third Off
GERS training camp ct Camp Keamy,
Calf. These graduates win be car
red on the list Of eligible officers
and commissioned at such time as
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-17

Add foolish questions "Why
should ! give to the Red Crossf"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-28
Pleasant Ridge.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Munyon, OF
near ElstOn, came the past week TO
visit at the home of S. NJ. Foland's
Donald FurZe, of Osceola, came
the past week to visit with his uncle
and aunt Mr. and Mrs. George Ball
and other friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen have
moved on the Peter Mcdowell farm
southwest of Grand River.
Arthur Allen has moved on his
fathers farm and will remain on it
the coming year.
DR.. B. l.. Eiker, of Leon, was call
I'd Thursday evening to see grandma
Brammer who is in a critical condl-
ton with heart trouble She is no
better at this writing.
DR.. Robinson, OF Leon. was called
Sunday to Samuel Brlner's to see the
sick with the flu.
Mrs. Marion Brammer, Of near
Westerville, spent Thursday night at
II. L. Brammer's helping to care for
the sick.
Mrs. Louisa Wadsworth has been
very sick the past week with the flu
and heart trouble. She is at the
home of her sister Mrs. John Acton.
Those that are down sick at this
Brammer and family, John Ramsey
and family, Samuel Briner and fam
lily, Henry Immersion and family,
Edward Woods and family. There
is hardly family in this neighbOr-
hood but what has one or two down.
DR.. Layton, of Leon, was called to
Frank Foland's to. see the sick; they
are about all down.
Our mail carrier has been sick and
could not carry the mail, then he got
better and our postmaster got sick
and our carrier had to take charge OF
the postoffice so that left this neigh
borhood without their mail the past
week unless they went to Grand
River after it.
Mrs. George Munyon has taken
her mother Mrs. John Davidson, OF
Grand River, to her home and will
care for her this winter as she was
left all alone after her sister left her
and went to her home in Missouri.
She is too old to be left alone.
The schools are all closed again
on account of the Influenza
Mrs. William Allen, of Grand
River, has been very sick the past
week
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-28

Raw Manion is hauling corn he
bought of Howard Muse.
The flu seems to be spreading
At first some Of the doctors said il
was not catching but | reckon they
have changed their minds by TINS
time.
Sterling Pryor, of Kansas City, is
visiting his grandmother Mrs. W. II
Fulton and other relatives.
Harve Morgan and Gil Wander
pool are buying furs for st. Louis
firm paying good prices.
Little Robert Lee fell and run a
stick through his hand sunday
making a bad wound.
The farming community are sure
glad the government established the
fat hog price for December insurlns
a good profit. We are living under
the best president and best times
the world ever saw.
We We're sorry to hear OF the
death of Albert Stanford who was
born and raised in Eden township
The message received by his parents
said killed in action somewhere IN
France.
Lee Davis car baked with him or
the McGruder hill Saturday night
and he had to walk in. He says the
next time it balks it will get gooc
swapping.
This is Thanksgiving to be thank
full the war is over and we are Hvlns
under a Democratic administration
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-28
Orphan Ridge.

Dan Barlean and Lee Davis deliv-
cred hogs at Leon Saturday.
A. J. Fulton and son Paul were
on the Ridge Saturday buying cows.
Raymond Brazelton and sister
Miss Audra were callers at the Ellis
home Saturday afternoon.
Fetch Honn called on Dow Par
Doss Fitch is staying with his
sister Mrs. Lee Davis this winter
and going to school,
Amos Brazelton had business at
Eden Center Friday evening.
VIM. Barlean spent Sunday after
noon at the Jones home.
Mrs. Ike Manchester returned
Saturday from Garden Grove where
she had been visiting at the Parson
Aiva Durell was taken down with
the flu last week at Des Moines
where he went to gather corn. He
phoned his father he would return
home in few days.
G. F. Leahy was dragging the
roads Friday. Why don't others do
the same?
Miss Ruth Barlean had the mis-
fortune to run nail in her foot
which will lay her up for some time
Alva Parker spent Sunday with
Charley Manchester.
Gilbert johnson and family were
visiting friends at Davis City Satur-
day.
Hi Manchester's have the flu blu,
all are up and around again.
John Piper was : caller at the A.
g. BroDtto4 Nome Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-28
DeI<alb.

Our school reopened Monday, hay
ing been closed several weeks on &C,
count of the flu. Both teacher and
pupils are glad to be at work again.
The Red Cross auxiliary has been
reorganized in our school and the
following officers elected. Chair
man, Ruth Wilson,; secretary, Mae
Anderson; treasurer, Leland Nun
yOn.
of Lee Ewing Wednesday.
B. A. Anderson had business in
Van Vert Wednesday,.
Guy Kelley and family and Lee
Ewing and family are entertaining
the flu this week. They are getting
along as we'll as could be expected
Mrs. Lucy Wells spent Tuesday
with Mrs. Fred Beers.
The West school is still remain,
ing closed on account OF their teach
er having the flu.
Miss Florence Allen, of Grand
River, spent Wednesday at the Lee
Ewing home.
MRS. Grace Woodland spent We'd
nesday afternoon with Mrs. Mary
Delbert Wilson and Earl Anderson
delivered wood to Miss Bessie
Blades at Van Vert Saturday.
A very cold spell has now caught
many without their winter wood
sawed yet or even ready for, winter
B A. Anderson was business
caller in Van Vert Saturday.
Clyde Blades, Harve Dekalb and
Fred Gill drove to Indianola Friday
to cattle sale held there.
F. B. Percy, Louis Norris and
Clarence Anderson were Leon visit
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-28

ors Saturday.
Cecil Wilson has been working for
Clyde Blades the past week.
Roscoe Woodland and George
South made a trip to Lineville We'd
neSday.
Johnnie Cox is now helping his
brother Luther, of near Grand Riv-
er with his work at present as they
have the flu and are compelled to
remain indoors for a spell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erastus Wilson and
children spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Silas Hopkins.
Miss Ruth Wilson spent Sunday
with her friend Miss Beulah McCon-
nell.
MIR. and Mrs. Charley Wilson and
children spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Aaron Fry and family.
Mrs. Lenna Beers spent Sunday
with Mrs. Nina Miller and Nora
Johnston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley South and
family spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Dick McCarl.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Wilson spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Fry
Our. school is planning on giving
two pledges for the Victory boy and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lack Harger and
children called on Mr.. and Mrs. Jink
Wells Sunday
John Minor and Clyde Blades
called on Frank Percy Sunday.
George South and family are now
on the sick list.
Harve DeKalb was a Grand River
caller Thursday on business.
Jim Owens returned home Friday
after a weeks visit in Kansas City
with friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-28
Brush College.

Mrs. OFT Roland and children. of
near Pleasanton, visited a few days
last week at Willie Rumley's.
Mrs. Pat Hampton and daughter
Elizabeth spent one day last week at
E. J. Evans. :,
David Robson called at David
Hubbard's Friday.
lack Mcdaniel and wife, were
Davis City callers one day last week:
David Hubbard and wife and
daughters Annie and Beulah, spent
Sunday evening at M. l.. Dale's.
John Minor and wife and daugh-
ter Helen spent Sunday afternoon at
David Robison's.
E. J. Evans and daughter Minnle
were Leon visitors Saturday:
Andy Smith and wife spent Satur-
day afternoon at Steve Lattas.
Miss Catherine Latta spent Sun
day at David Robison's.
Earl Still and wife were Sunday
visitors at the Jess Spargur home:
Lawrence Latta spent Saturday
night and Sunday with his uncle
Andy Smith.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-28
Y an Vert.

Mrs. Elmer Hampton was visiting
at the home of her mother Mrs. l..
ID. Kelly Tuesday.
Mrs. Sarah Smith returned home
Saturday afternoon from visit with
her son Fred and family OF near Da-
Wis City. Her son has been quite
sick with pneumonia but is much
improved at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Neil Briner spent
Saturday night and Sunday in town
at the home of the formers par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Briner.
Mr.. and Mrs. HOlgar Rasmussen
and children visited Teusday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. l.. D. Kelley.
The body of Oscar Talman, OF
Bozeman, Mont, was brought here
Wednesday. Funeral services were
held in the NJ. E. church after which
he was laid to rest in the Green Bay
cemetery.
Mrs. Rex Adams returned home
Tuesday from a visit in Grand River
with her mother.
e. O. Stearns and J. NJ. Allen
went to Des MOines on business last
Friday and returned home in the
evening in Mr.. Stearns' car.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-28
Union No. 4.

School started at Baker last Mon
day after a few weeks vacation on
account of the flu.
Walter Oiler and family of Bea-
consfield, spent Sunday at Mrs. Dew
ries.
Robbie Jones spent Saturday
night and Sunday at home.
Err Jones and J. E. Woodmansee
were Lamont callers Friday.
Lyle Cox, of Kellerton, is working
for Roy Brown this week.
Mrs. M. P. Bond and daughter
Ethel left Monday for. Colorado
where they will make their future
home.
Mrs. o. H. Stanley and children
spent Sunday night at Err Jones. !.
Miss VERNE Andrew, who spent
the past week with her sister, Mrs.
Roy Brown, went to Lyman Andrews
Wednesday for a few days visit j.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hyatt spent
Sunday at Ern Jones'.
Miss Bessie Lowell spent Sunday
at home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. James McJimpsey re-
ceived the sad news Saturday that
their son George had been killed in
action in France, October 26. A
memorial sermon was preached in
the Christian church Sunday by Rev.
Weyrauch. Mr. and Mrs. McJimp-
sey have the sympathy of all in
their hour of trial
Sam Miller, of Van Vert, Ohio,
was tranSacting business in our
town Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess CHAIR were Wis
ting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. f. Briner Sunday.
Martin Boatman, who is in the
government employ at Leon, came
with his wife.
Cyrus Walker, of California, was
visiting with friends here last week.
He is making trip from California
to Memphis. Tenn, in his car
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-28

You only need Sanol Eczema Cure
to get rid of those black heads, pim-
pies, rough bumpy skin. Leaves
skin smooth. Cures any case OF Ec-
xema. Il pleasant to use. A trial
will convince you. soc. and $1.0O at
+. =. Bells drug store. 50 II
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-28

or kidneys are sure to be out of
gear. Try Sanol, it does wonders for
the liver, kidneys and bladder. A
trial soc bottle will convince you,
Get it at E. E. Bells drug store.
The herald., 1918-11-14
AMENDMENT TO CHARTER OF THE
BATON ROUGE, HAMMOND &
EASTERN RAILROAD CO.

United States OF America State of Louis
lana Parish of Orleans City of New Orleans.
Be it known that on this 18th day OF the
month of October in the year of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and eighteen and
of the Independence of the United States OF
America the one hundred and forty third.
Before ne, Arthur A. Moreno Notary Pub.
lie, duly commissioned and qualified, IN and
for the Parish of Orleans and this city,
therein residing and in the presence OF the
witnesses hereinafter named and undersign-
ed. personally came and appeared: Hunter
&c. Leake and Richard S. Charles. who de-
clared that at a general meeting OF the STOCK
holders of the Baton Rouge, Hammond a
Eastern Railroad, a corporation organized I'M
der the laws of Louisiana and domiciled at
Baton Rouge, in the Parish of East Baton
Rouge. which said meeting was held at the
office of the Company in the City OF Baton
Rouge. Louisiana, on Monday, October "a,
1918, at $50 D. m, after proper call, for the
purpose of amending the charter of the said
Banot Rouge, Hammond & Eastern Rail
road. they were elected respectively Cnair,
man and Secretary OF said stockholders
meeting, as will more fully appear by
certified copy of the minutes of the said
meeting annexed hereto for greater refer
ence And the said appearers further de-
| clared that as Chairman and Secretary, re
| spectively, of the said stockholders meeting
l they were authorized and empowered to take
| such steps as might be necessary and proper
| 10 have the charter of the said Baton Rouge
| Hammond & Eastern Railroad amended II
accordance with the resolutions passed a
the said stockholders meeting pursuant e
the laws of louisiana; and the said appear
| ers as Chairman and Secretary, respectively
| Of the said stockholders meeting and actni
| in their several respective capacities ant
on behalf of said corporation and the stock
holders thereof by virtue of the authorit,
conferred upon them at the general meetin'
| Of said stockholderS' meeting, do hereD'
declare that the chatter of the Baton Rouge
| Hammond & Eastern Railroad has bee
| changed, altered and amended so that A.
ticle /. III. vi, and VII have bee
! changed, altered and amended so that here
The Washington times., 1918-05-28
SEE YERYLTTLE
SOCIAL DISEASE
IN AOVERSEAARMY

PHILADELPHIA, May 2s.-Less
than 500 cases OF social disease have
been contracted among American
forces of. 100000 troops in France. ac-
cording To .Ailen,D. Albert, member OF
the FosdicK commmissIoH, who Rd-
dressed members OF the Business
Science Club last night in the Bellevue
stratford. The percentage OF cases
is less than one-tenth OF 1 per cent
an amount far less than that OF any
other army in the world. he said.
Soldiers are in more danger during
their one day off a month than they
are in 4 whole month OF cantOnment
life. he asserted. City governments
have been particularly lax in provid-
ing safe amusements for the men on
furlOugh, especially in this city under
the regime in force before the advent
OF Colonel Hatch. Recently Condi-
tions have improved beyond all eXpec-
tatiOns, he told the diners.
The holy people OF unimpeacfrable
morals are at fault for the vice condi-
tions." he charged. They should have
wiped vice out OF existence long ago.
Instead, they slighted the uniform Of
the enlisted men and virtually drove
the boys into saloons and vicious re-
sorts. These men OF sanctimoniOus
character are worse than the frankly
bad"
Brig. Gen. L. W. T. Waller. com
mRndant. OF marines at League Island,
seconded the statements OF Mr.. Albert,
and admitted that he had letters sent
By city officials that would "create a
furoreT II made public. But he said
that conditions since the arrival Of
Colonel Hatch had so improved that
the letters would not be disclosed
The Washington times., 1918-05-28

Black, white and tan in these
special values. Slight faults arr
deftly mended by factory experts.
Children's Ribbed HOse;,
White at 35c and 39c.
Black at 29c and 35c.
Pony Hose in black. white anC
tan, 40c to 55e, according to size.