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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-04-25
Value OF Field Crops

Manitoba Us Gi,55T. 900 Sl37,I7O,5JO
Saskatchewan l%2g,37G.OOO 3i9,iSS, 200
Alberta go. I0,7l2,OOO 1866. 500
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
MONDAY CLOSING.

In another column will be found an Announcement by several local mer- chants that they will close their stores or shops Monday evenings at o'clock until further notice, in order to con serve fuel This action, which is vol untarv on the merchants part, is most praiseworthy, as it evidences a sincere intention to assist the Fuel Administration in overcoming the shortage of lighting and heating ma terials. But there is bound to be dis satisfaction caused by it. Certain merchants in the central part of the city do their best business of the week after o'clock on Monday evenings. If the example of those who decided today on the new Monday closing hour is not followed generally throughout the city, small dealers whose stores are located outside the central district will reap much bene- fit from the patriotic action of the merchants who close early. Factory workers who have been in the habit of making purchases en route to their homes after work will naturally go to stores where they can obtain what they wish. This does not however, cause as to lose. sight of the splendid spirit shown by those who are willing to lose a substantial amount of busi- ness in order to help meet the fuel situation.
 In our opinion there should be fed eral regulation of trading hours so that all merchants would fare alike. Then there could be no complaint and no opportunity for one class of trades men to profit at the expense of others more patrioticalIy inclined.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
Initiation of Our Soldiers.
Coil City Derrick.)

The Huns have never understood the people of other nations. They have been too much wrapped LID in their own conceit to get the right viewpoint on others. That is why they have made grave mistakes in estimating their foes, and inn agining there were no soldiers equal to their own. No greater mistake can be made by a military command CT than this. It means defeat in the end.
 Much that has been said of the prOWess of the German troops was mere boasting. They were fed on it until they believed it, but when they have the impression knocked out of them once they can never come back. That they are getting this done to them by the American soldiers is proven by the tales of what the Yam kee boys are doing. These stories are not boastful ones. but they thrill with their description of the sport the soldiers from America are mak- ing of the life and death struggle, and their keenness to take advantage of every opportunity. They mark the individuality and the proud initiative of the American soldier.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
CITY ITEMS

Henry Morans' new location, Se5 Main street.-adVt.
 The subject of the address at the gospel tent Sunday night will be Will the Pope's Supremacy Be Re stored ?' The usual song service will begin at 8 o'clock. During the service there will be an illustrated scripture reading. The public is cordially in vited.
 S1O Panama Hats $9, Wilson's, --adVt.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph s. Fletcher of BeIden street have received a. card from their son. Louis. telling of his safe arrival overseas.
 Miss Frances Stavars will act as chaperon to a group of high school girls who will spend the next two weeks on an extended auto trip through the New England states.
 John Kennedy and family spent the week visiting relatives in New York.
 Big clearing sale, M. Seibert.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
England and Chile.
(BOStOn Herald.)

Were there any secrecy about the transactions between England and Chile 1t would excite surprise and pro- yoke inquiry But it is really matter of business necessitated by the war
 In 1914 two destroyers were under construction in British shipyards for Chile. She agreed to their being talk en over by the British Government. These 32-knot vessels, the Broke and the Faulkner have figured prominent ly in several shaps engagem ents. There was also a dreadnought being built for the Chilean navy in a British yard. She is the Canada, a 23-knot ship, with ten fl inch guns, and in the fight off Jutland coast she proved the excellence of Chilean specifica- tions. Chile Is being repaid for her ships. The Admiralty recently agreed to the transfer to her of six subma- rines, which were being built in the United States for the British navy And now as she wishes to form an eff cient flying force the Admiralty has given her twenty fully aquipped air. planes
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
The Helpful Cigarette.
(BOStOn Post. )

There are earnest and Wel1-mean- Ing persons in this country who in slst that tobacco should form no part or the comfort kits for our men over there" But more impressive are the views of officers on the spot as to the helpfulness of the weed.
 Surgeons of the Medical Corps sta toned in hospitals along the front are almost a unit in agreeing upon this. Says one of them in charge of a casualty clearing station:
 TT have seen men borne in on stretchers or staggering in on their feet, with their faces contorted showing either physical pain or men, tai strain from their grim experiences in the trenche, relax, smile and ask for something to eat, and after hav- ing a 'whiff' of a cigarette. The effect of the cigarette is wonderful It cer- tainly is not medicinal, for the &C., t1on is too quick. As soon as the lads take their first 'whiff they seem eased and relieved of their agonv."
 In the face of such testimony as that the more or less preiudiced opinion of some stay-at- homes is not convincing.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
(SectiOn 3.) Killed in Action,

Lieuts. John B. White, Hutchinson, Kas.; Guy J. Winstead, Roxboro, N. C.; Sergeants Lawrence McNamara, Chicopee Falls, Mass; Shelby Smith, Fairbanks, Tex; Curtis A. Stoyer, 234 Chapel Terrace, Reading, Pa.; Au- bury B. Thacker, Charlottesville. Va: Harry L. White, BluefieId, w. Va; Corporals Abe Nadell, New York; Herman c. Slater, St. Albans, w. Va; Jackson R. Tardy, Murat, Va; Paul J. Therkelson, Kirkwood, N. Y; Ivan J. Wagner, Utica, N. Y; Stanley Zan- ovitch, Nanticko, Pa; Granville New berry, New York; Privates, Joseph Beam, Hazleton, Pa; Joseph Kado
 Parsons, Pa. Owen Mcfarland, Mar ietta Pa; Vincent McGillowav. Plains, Pa; Elzy Marks, Armor. w
 Va; Charles Miller. Canastota. N. V :. Edward M. Nelson, Chicago; James r
 Settler, mptown, W. Va; Warden G. Shaver, Cedarville, w. Va; Stan ley Siewienik. South Bend, Ind; Will liam P. Smith. Midland, Mich.; Peter b Tamulevich, Worcester; John A
 Treiber, Astoria, N. Y; Isaac L. Us her, New Poland, Pa; Oliver c
 Vassar, University City. Mo-; Anton J. Vodraska, Black Wolf, Kas.; Gil bert M. Walker, Campello, Mass George Weinstein, Fall River; Earl B. Williams. .Wentsyllle,~ Mo- Dewey A,
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
"A1n Smith.
tNew York Sum-
Fly Edltl antes.

tNeW OrK Su1l.1 Alfred Smith is of no great lame even in his own community. Al Smith is q celebrated parsonage in every
 nook and corner of this town ana Tn
 large part of the State ot Ne" York. All of which is matter or
 much political importance to the democratic party, which IS gong to
 nominate him, and to the republican
 party which aims to deteaC nm TOT
 governor.
 When the democratic convention
 named Smith as it's cholce 10 win the primaries for head ot US state tlckeE
 if nicked one of it's very strongest
 vote-getting men.
 smith is the type that always makes a powerful appeal to an cleo
 torate. He has come up from the
 ranks to a distinguished position as
 a citizen and as a politician, but ne has not forgotten the people. He
 knows his town, all sides ot It, as few men know this town though born and resident in it all their lives. He loves it, is proud of it and can never do too much for it The East Slde olorifies those qualities in him. me West Side. without making so big a hurrah about them. likes them quite as much.
 smith knows his state from haVlng served honestly, laboriously ana aoly 1 in the legislature as one Of the stout est and yet most popular leaders, rle l knows how to make the democrats 1 devoted followers, of republicans re- spectful critics and of independents attentive listeners open to conVlctloh' Wherefore it behooves the repuoll- ! cans of New York to arouse theh1selVes
 to- the serious, heavy, work ahe%o -oA
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
CITY ITEMS

! Miss Mabel Crawford is visiting ] friends in Philadelphia. Henry 'Morans' new location, 365 Main street-advt. Mrs. John Purney has returned from Ealif&x, Captain Purney having again gone overseas. Jolly Three dance Saturday night. , Gra"gc hall, Berlin.-advt. MT. and Mrs James Ralph arc spending the week at WoodInont. Crosby String Orchestra at T. A. B. hall, Friday, Aug. 9.-advt. The Emmanual Gospel Mission church is now holding services in ifs new place on Franklin Square.
 Henry Morans' new location, s65s rJuin street.--advt.
 Thomas M. Birmingham, a former l.uIiceman, Is home from Camp Dcy- chs for few days
 Water Commissioners Horace E.. Nash and D. William Hartford of South Norwalk were in the city yes- terday making inquiries regarding tfe operation of the meter service here. They will visit several cities in tho state on the same mission.
 The supplies and printing commit tee of the common council will meet next Monday evening and the supplies and printing committee meeting will be held Wednesday night "
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
The Mercantile Marine.
(London Morning Post )

tLOndOn Morning POSt.)
 The Mercantile Marine, having be- come in practice a, State Transport Service, 1t seems probable that after the war the Mercantile Marine will re- main in part under State control That the State should take over the Mer- chant Service few, indeed, would de- sire But on the other hand that a great national industry should lapse into it's old conditions is impos- sible. Perhaps in the connection be- tween the navy and Merchant marine, may be found in the principle upon which the problem of com bining State control and State support with private enterprise may be solved We would suggest that the organization of the future upon whose success depends nothing less than the health, welfare and prosperity of the British Empire, should be framed by representatives of the two services acting in concert. They may be sure that they will re- ceive the hearty support of the whole country.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
MINOR COURT CASES.

Tn police court this morning Ed ward Miller, charged with drunken ness and indecent exposure, escaped with penalty of only 50 days in jail
 The adjourned case of Louis Will jams, charged with non support was further adjourned until August 2l The case was taken up today because his counsel, Judge F. B. Hungerford has to be out of town tomorrow.
 D. Dorfman was fined $1O for op' erating motor vehicle with defective brakes and judgment was suspended on the charge of operating motor vehicle without proper marker on the front of his auto. .....-
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
RUSSIA VERSUS THE ALLIES

Confirming the report published by the Berlin Lokal-Anzeiger. that a state of war has been declared by the Bolshevik government to exist be- tween Russia and the Entente Allies, Dewitt Clinton Poole, American consul-in charge at Moscow, today of fciaIly notified the Department of State that Russia has actually taken this step He adds in his despatch that the Russian Foreign Minister asserts that the official Russian state ment, need not be considered declaration of war. but rather "the declaration of state of defense on the part of Russia similar to the sit uation that existed at one 1ime with Germany"
 The Allied Governments will know how to deal with this latest develop ment in the Russian situation. It is far more satisfactory for them to know that Russia has actually aligned herself openly on the side of Germany. She has too long played double role. While attempting to receive financial and economic as- sistance from the Entente Govern mentss the Bolsheviki have all along
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
BABY TONNAGE IN
 NEW BRITAIN 75
They Would Stand t98,264 Inches
 and Stretch 8 1-8 Miles

The 1act that over 5000 babies were weighed and measured in this city during the Child's Welfare cam palgn which closed last week, has caused considerable speculation among interested parties as to exact aggregate tonnage of all the babies in New Britain. After trying repeated ly to secure figures whereby the pub lie may be furnished with the de- sired information, the Herald finally succeeded in obtaining the average weight of all children under five years of age, included in this campaign, with the result that over 75 tons of babies were weighed and measured Ill New Britain in one week. This weight seems enormous but the statement is authentic. Frequent guesses were made from time to time, ranging from three to 30 tons, but when the actual figures were sprung people looked up in amaze ment.
 It was no easy matter to secure the figures. There are 6,OO8 enrolment cards, one for each child. All of these are stacked on a table in the Gram mar school building, where they are being alphabetically arranged Du- plicate copies have also been made. Il. original copies remain here. To get the average weight, it was necessary to add together the weights as indi- cated on each card. It was found that the average weight is little over 25 pounds the total number of pounds being in the neighborhood of 15O,- 240. Figures as recorded, ranged from to 45 pounds, the most popu- lar weights ranging from 30 to 33 pounds.
 It was also learned that the aver age height of the children is 33 inches there being 198,264 inches of babies in the city. According to the saying that the height of normal persons is equal to the measurements of their out-stretched arms, measuring from finger tips to finger tips, the children of New Britain, under five years of age would be able to form a line three and one-eighth miles long, providing they stood in line with out-Stretched arms, with fingertips touching. Ac7 cordingly, this line would extend from New Britain center nearly to Berlin, which is about four miles from this city.
 New Britain's babies are considered to be quite healthy, although there is d CGIIdln percentage O1 dUuOIlldl children in the city. The committee in charge of the campaign is planning to conduct follow-up campaign whereby these children may receive proper treatme ent. The Bartlett school district, composed mainly of Polish population, is remarkably healthy. It was found that a large percentage were under-height and overweight, showing them to be well fed and properly nourished
 The Childs Welfare committee, of which Mrs. George Traut is chairman, feels we'll repaid for it's efforts in making the campaign successful one. The city went one-fifth over it's ] estimated figures, the baby popula [ tion of the city being estimated at ! about 5000. In other places where !, this campaign was conducted if three 1 fourths of the estimated baby popu- lation had been weighed and meas [ ured, that was considered very good. By exceeding it's quota by 1,0O8, New Britain feels very proud of it's record.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

August 9, 1918. Allen, Priv. Chas. w. Altman, Lieut.. E. M. Augutele, Lida Biebawer. Malem ening Brooks, Edwin, 162 Washington St. Craw1ey, Thomas, Elm Hill. German. Maurice, F., 32O Main Clark, Mrs. Elwood Goodse1l. Mrs. J. M., A Walnut. Haxelstrom, Phil Houghton, Matilda Luppler. Miss E L.. care of Nathan Dunn. Latin. Mrs. W. B., 157 Corbin Ave. Lawson, Emma Miseka, Mrs. Marijana Mezzanotte, Ida, Main St. Miller, Mrs. A. M. Masue, J. L., 52 Main, May, Mir, Maple Hill. Mccall, Peter CD. Mason, L. $ Mack. Mir, Main St. Norvith, MT Payanos, S., t2S Parlzvtew Ave Pratt Helen Parkonas, William Perkins, M. J. Pierson, Dan, 505 Arch. Read, Mrs w. H. Smith, Mrs. R. J., 53 Franklin Sq. Sullivan, Mary, 84 Church. Smith, M. L. Swanson, Signe, SIS Main. Vincent, Anlerno, 64 Thomas St. Woods, S. F., 3S Chestnut. Welch, Arthur. Weckzmuittie, Mrs. Judge, 31 Plans ,t. Woodward, w. s. CD.
 w. F. DELANEY.
 Postmaster.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
MARRIED fl YEARS.
MT. and Mrs. Alden Andrews Sur
 prised by Friends.

MT. and Mrs. Alden Andrews of Stanley Quarter were paid tribute in the form of a surprise visit last evening bv about 60 of their friends. The gathering was in honor of their fourteenth anniversary. All met at the home of M. P. Leghorn and went +o the Andrews home in a body talk ing the couple unaWares.
 Mr. and Mrs. Andrews were pre- sented with a handsome cut glass water set. George w. Troop acting for those in attendance. Luncheon was served and music was furnished by Lynch's orchestra.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
JUNK FIR "ETIQUETTFL"

GA German officer taken prisoner re- gently complained that the Amer jeans do not know the etiquette of warfare" refusing to be taken pris- oners, and to walk "quietly toward the German lines.") 't- Ye men-at-arms, heed every one,
 Now fighting on the Western Front Learn manners of the courteous Hun Who minds the ethics of the hunt! Thus: When in an1buscade you trip, co, Yankee soldier, do you hear2 You must not try to give the slip, But meekly goosestep to his rear. And there beguile your prison-lot With reading-so you'll not forget, What you may do, and what may As named in Junker "Etieuette.' You'll note, the Bylaws of the Game. As there set down by Master Hun. For he and you are not the same; So, never say. Ut is not done!" For it is done-by him! He may If he have need, young children set Upon the forefront of the fray No breech of Junker Etiquette? Der helpless towns his Gothas hum, All craft are fish within his net, And hospitals are his, to bomb All goes-in Junker "Etiquette!" The wolf pursues-the lamb should
 stay;
 The hawk svoops down-tfle fowl
 should yieldl
 This is the good old Junker way: Observe it on the battlefield. -Rv Edith M. Thomas of The Vigil
 antes.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

acting of the screen hero taking the part of desperado. New York World. Which reminds us of the one they tell about d Id-headed man whose pate was so smooth that flies mlstook it for a mill pond, swooped down upon it and dashed their brains out
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
POLICE GET EVADERS.
More Conscription Law Violators
 Taken in Charge.

Taken in Charge. In the last couple of days the po- lice have rounded up five men whoSe names appear on the slate at the po- lice station as violators of the con- scription legislation.
 Wladislaw Babula, who was taken yesterday by Detective Sergeant Rich ardson. was let go because he estab- lished the fact that he is now only Is years old.
 Stanley Usczyk was taken in by Ser geant Johnson and Officers Souney and Walenczius because he did npt have his classification card with him.
 Martin Wallak, John Rutkowslzi and Anthony Bonneliz were slated as draft evaders. Wallal5 and Rutkow- ski were handed over to the federal agents. .L
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

them. They must realize that to win this campaign, important to state and the nation as well. they need to for get their own factional differences need to fix their minds upon the big issues to be settled, need to unify themselves against the democratic candidate, who means a big, hard hght if the state is to be kept in the republican column
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
TO OFFICERS CAMP.

Gerald $. vibberts, son of MT. and Mrs. Dana L. Vibberts of Lincoln street left last evening for Plattburg to enter the student officers training class. Young Vibberts was a student at Pratt Institute, and was seleced as one of the schools representatives for training. for an officers eommfss1ons-
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

The most resourceful man yet dis covered appeared on the street yes terday, with d box of cigarettes, but minus matches. He proved his re- sourcefulness by removing one cigar cite from the box, thereby making it a cigarette lighter.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

Louisiana has ratified the Federal Prohibition Amendment. Hush, little gin f1zz, don't you cry, you'll be a soft drink, bye and bye!
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

Up in Massachusetts a policeman, charged with disloyalty, tried to prove his Americansm to the court by sing ing the Star Spangled Banner. After listening to his wall for two minutes the judge ruled that as a singer the accused was a fair-to-middlin' cop.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

Williams, Statesville, N. c. Jacob H. Wingert, hambersburg, Pa; Harold H. Wright, Watertown, N. Y.; Guis- cope Yannuzzi, Phila.; Charles Ya- sulevich, Lyon, Pa; Walter zewark, Rumford Falls, Me.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

The office boy just strolled in and opined that if Uncle sam seizes the meat trusts he ought to take on lot of beef. Just for that he was told he couldn't get off for the ball game.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

Introducing Generalssimo Foch, world renowned composer of that touching and popular ballad Just As the Hun Went Down"
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

Among non-essential occupations may be mentioned German exchange professorships at American universi- ties
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

According to a, reader one way to reduce the cost of ice is to buy an au- tomobile and bring the ice home yourself from the depot.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

If Ludendorff could only tell the truth he would say the enemy in- vaded us," instead of "evaded us."
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

A man in Oshkosh stirred up hor- nets nest the other day and was ad- ministered a stinging rebuke.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

Thus far the Government evidently hasn't taken much stock in the stock yards, but it will if they are com mandeered.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

10000 prisoners. 100 guns and an advance of about miles is a pretty fair days work.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

War Hero Returns a Benedict. ''- Headline. Apparently after the trenches, married life can't scare him any.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

The Bavarian crown prince will know enough to keep his reserves at home the next time.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

Federal agents claim that New porters ignore the liquor laws. Why pick on Newporters?
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

Now Finland is begging the United States for bread. Why doesn't Fin land put some of her loafers to work?
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

Up in our neigh borhood there's the finest bird, dog and cat jazz band to be heard anywhere around this sec ton.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09
FACTS AND RANCHES

Although in May, 1916, the Ger mans claim great naval victory. their fleet has not been seen since
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

Whether dead or alive, Hindenburg aces not seem to be as high in the estlmatlon of his war lord as he was Ills wooden statue will go next.-New Haven Journal-Courier
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

Have you sent in your opinion as to how the Kaiser should be pun ished?
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

"A popular movie star was rem dered unconscious by the -too ytolenf
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

We have a quarrel with the German people ,and so long as they stand for the thing the kaiser and his gang are do1ng we'll continue to have.-Detroit Free Press.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

Whats in name? A boxer named I. Knox has been unearthed in Ari- zona.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

The American Indian is entitled to credit for about all the incentive to military preparedness this country had Tor great many years.-Wash- ington Star.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-09

lad in hand with Ger Rmous Brest-Litovsk Iainly enough that Flowers decided long sermany's dictates. Cf war may be con- Humorous side, this The very men &Integration of the now striving fran Earned forces to trles which have Hd to fight shoul- troops of a gov la once declared Civilization. It is be sure that if AI, really intend aAiHes, they will LIS they have untrymen have will prove an 6vercome. They soldiers have ex horted to lay LII to their homes, EsEal, forceful bring them again. On the. do not intend @declara ton of 1eyo. we are bound Aarket was firm and i1r razor.
 never knew Russia kel in her midst.