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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-26
A Race Of CrjppIes,

The military medical authorities
have examined our citizens by the
thousands. The results Of this ex'
animation in many Instances, writes
Bernard Macfadden, In Physical Cul.
ture, have been as follows:
Out of every five examined, one is
considered sound. The other four are
cripples. Some part of their internal
organisms is affected. The heart, stOm-
ach, lungs, kidneys or some other vital
organ or function is crippled.
For generations the blind have been
leading the blind.
The physical body is Of no special
Importance. The house In which we
live needs no special attention. 1t
"iust grows" No matter how dirty
1t may be. So long as the dirt does
not show on the surface, there Is no
occasion for complaint or criticism.
That has been our attitude.
1t is about time for US to change.
It is about time for us to give the
body its proper appreciation. Learn
to respect it, to revere 1t, to care for
it as YOU would for your most preci-
Ous possession.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-26
Smallest Earma in the World.

On the Islands of Re and OlerOn,
near La Rochelle, France, according to
Popular Science Monthly, are found
the smallest farms In the world. Some
of them are only M OF two square
yards in area, yet these .iny domains
are carefully planted with a variety
of crops, even including vineyards. The
soil is extremely fertile. The repeat
ed subdivision Of estates among heirs
and the dense population of the is
lands explain the existence Of these
Lilliputian properties.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-26

Use plenty of fertilizer In the gar.
den, either barnyard manure or com.
mercial fertilizer adapted to the crop.
Radish seed put in the row with
parsnips, onions and other slow grow.
ing sorts mark the row for early cul.
tivation because they come up quickly.
Raise enough vegetables for home
use during the entire year Of 1853.
This will reduce the need Of shipping
from n locality to another and re-
lease cars for other work.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-26
Work Women Can Do.

Women and girls who wish to help
the farms produce more food can be Of
immediate service in the lighter farm
tasks such as fruit and berry picking,
sorting and packing. They a help
over-busy farm women in their house
hold tasks, especially In preparing the
large amount Of food needed for har-
vesting crews.
Indirectly they can help the farmers
with their heavy work by taking the
place of their men folks who perform
lighter tasks in office, store, or factory,
thereby relieving these men at critical
times to go out to the farms and help
with the heavy work unsuited to WON
ems physical strength.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-26
Men and Roya First!

The farmers will need human help
to handle and harvest the vast acre
ages needed to produce enough bread
for the nation and the allies. This
work calls for Drawn, muscle, physical
endurance. Time to think of women
at heavy work In the fields when there
are no American men and boys to be
spared from store, Office or factory.
No business ave fighting and pro-
viding the things fighters must have to
win battles Is more important than pro-
ducing enough food. Give your atten-
ton to food production on some farm.
Help your employees to get out to the
farms at harvest and other critical
seasons.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-26
CHAPTER XV-Ccntlnued.

EVAN Il drinks" mumhlcl Ward
win a blanket over his mouth and
raN"I'l thread tickIin. hi, nos" SO tina
he >quirurl.
Billy Louise went over and laid he
myers on his neck. Il cant tel
whether its grease or rrrspirntion,
she said, laughing II little. what arr
You squirting up your nose for? Sur"
~ +" goodness You don't mind tina
little. harmless ravcling? If You
wouldn't 90 on breathing. il Wouldn'
WrIggI" around $ % much Nevcrth"
less, She pIucked the |tormcntInt
thread and threw 1t ON the floor.
"Gimme - drink" Ward mumhlet
again
"fhrro's more sage tea"
"Aangh" ="
i NuppoS" that means You aren't
crazy about sag" ten, Well, | might
r'y" yolI II trrnty wrtnty SprCk more
"f coffee. lWI cant hay" water yet
y"l know. YUu'v,@you'vr got e.
sweat Xix" a Niger In a cotton pntcl
FIRST"
Ward gruntrd something and after
wards >iGnliied that he would take the
coffee and r0ll II square.
The next time She Went near him h"
Wa "rinklinE his lean nos" because
bends of prrspirarion were standing
th"r" ana slipping occasionally down
I" his chrrE~.
HIHtp,' N,A,'r. ,,., ,i,,.r, In ., ,,t
tom patch now" She announced cheer
ingly "And Mr.. IIuokin' Cough viii
have ~ hunt another home, | reckon,
You weren't half as hUarSr when you
sW"r last time"
Il was physically impossible for
Ward "a blush, since he was already
III" color of n boiled beet but he
looEcd guilty when she uncovered tn"
rest Of his face and wiped off ia"
gathered moisture. II didn't think
you'd hear he grinn"d "lnIarrasSrdly.
81 was listening for it. huckaroo. I'd
hav" been scared to pieces If you
hadn't cuSsrd n little. I'd have thought
sure you We're going To die. A man"
sll" added scntrntiously, always has t.
chance as long as he's nbIr to swear
rs like II horse wiggling his ears
The comparison reminded her Tat
sh" Intended to shut Rather IN the
hay corral; she dried Wards hands
hastily, pulled the wolf skins off the
bed. and commanded him to keep COW
cred until She came back. She ran
down harehcnded to the stable, saw
RH.ilrr induStri0usly boring his nose
INT" the stack, and put up the gate.
When she went into the cabin again,
Wnrd gave n start and opened his eyes
like on" who had been dozing. Billy
Louise smiled with qualification. He
was better. She knew he was better.
She did not speak. but went over to
tn" stove and pretended to be busy
there, though she was careful to make
no noise. When She turned finally and
glanced toward the bed, Ward was
asleep.
Billy Louise took a deep breath, tip
toed over to the bench beside the table.
sat down, and pIllowed her head on
her folded rms She wanted to cry,
and she needed to think, and she was
deadly, deadly tired.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-26

of attending to the needs of ones
mount which becomes second nature to
the range-bred. She would not 90 on
to the Wolverine; that needed no de-
%clsion; she accepted 1t at once us a
fact. Marthy needed her nov more
than anyone. More even than Ward,
though Billy Louise hated to think
OF him there alone and practically
helpless. But Marthy must have her
tonight. Marthy was facing her bit
terest sorrow since Minervey died, and
Marthy was old. Ward. Billy Louise
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-26
GOVERNMENT BULLETINS

1t costs you nothing to get
government bulletins from the
department Of agriculture at
Washington, giving results Of
experiments made by poultry
experts. These bulletins con-
tain Information on all phases
Of poultry raising, from proper
building facilities to the brood
ing of early Matched chicks.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-26
VALUABLE EXPERIENCE.

So
ing more than 300, 900 women to
help make up the deficiency In
man power on her farms will be
valuable to workers in this coun.
try should 1t become necessary
under labor stringencies In GER
tain sections to enlist women
farm workers. At this time 1t
Is not apparent to officials Of the
United States department Of
agriculture that the farm labor
needs will require the services Of
women In other than the lighter
tasks to which they already r
accustomed. But In order that
food production plans for this
year shall not fall down, the de-
partment has advised its field
representatives to be prepared
to encourage women to perform
farm labor II the situation de.
mands II.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-26
7kSRnRgksAFass

Clover can be used for silage and 1t
Is claimed makes a very satisfactory
feed.
Barley Is rather shallow-rooted and
must have an extra well-prepared seed
bed, mellow, rich soil with fertility
near the surface.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-26

reminded herself sternly, was not old,
and he was facing happiness-so far
as he or anyone knew. She wanted
very much to be with Ward, but she
could not delude her conscience into
believing that he needed her more
than did Marthy.
ITO RE CONTJNJrEDl
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-26
Use PuIverized Coal.

One of the larger railroads in Brazil
is experimenting with pulverized coal,
blown into the locomotive fire boxes
as fuel, and is meeting with much sue
cess.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-26

you don't call Charlie Fox a born
cripinal, or Marthy Meilke?'
Charlie Fox! Is that the person
you mean, who has been"
"Yes, it is! And he is horribly sorry,
and so is Marthy, and they'll pay you
for the cattle. And If you do any
thing mean about it, 1t will simply kill
poor old Marthy. You couldn't send
her to the pen, Mr.. Seabeck. Think
how she's worked there In the Cove:
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-26
FASCINATION OF AIR LIFE

(TO BE C~ONTINUED)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31
A Little Romance In a Shoe

ed road, Dolly's shaft broken and her
harness all tangled and-but, harkl do
hear bells as sure as Pm alive !"
But they were doomed to disappoint-
ment, for the man had nothing to soffer,
and considered their plight much in the
light of joke, much to their chagrin.
Revenge is sweet" murmured Belle
as her brown eyes snapped FIRE, "and,
Neil Langley. I wouldn't marry you
if you were the last man on earth
Whats that?" asked Chester, busily
engaged in splicing the shaft with a
stick borrowed from the fence.
Nothing much," returned Belle So
berry. Il was only saying one friend
didn't act very neighborly."
At this moment both saw the cake in
the road, and they laughed heartily in
spite of their present difficulties.
"One of my feet is soaking wet" an
,nounced Belle, ruefully, as she discov-
cred the absence of one of her rubbers.
They Immediately began a search for
the missing rubber, digging into the
snow wherever their footprints were
visible. No missing rubber rewarded
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31
How Happiness Came In the Evening

the cake came out Of the oven as Aat
as it went in. She stirred another with
the same result The now overheated
oven burned up the third. Cake was
impossible. She would make. mould
of cornstarch But who ever ate corn
starch even though ii was drowned in
cream? But she could do no better with
neighbors half a mile away. Ind the
nearest grocery still greater distance.
She put the finishing touches to the
table Very nice it looked, for Uncle
SamuePs old silver was all solid, the
glassware was the thinnest Russian, and
the dishes were mulberry and silver
lustre.
There was just time to slip into her
daintieSt froc6, catch TIP the flying
strands of her hair and powder a very
shiny nose before the Blair ladies ar
rived with their hostess, Mrs. Armi-
tage. Uncle Samuel entertained them
while Ailsa got the dinner upon the ta-
BILE
As she poured the coffee Ailsa fen
with a thrill Of satisfaction that things
had not gone so badly after all. The
chickens were perfection, the potatoes
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31

bravely held the horses head down
while Chester succeeded in freeing the
trace
Get up, Dolly" he coaxed, with a
despairing effort the horse tried to rise,
but instead kicked over the cutter and
out few the cake, unnoticed by either so
absorbed were they in getting Dolly up
on her four feet.
As final resort Chester used the
whip gently and once more Dolly stood
before them unharmed, but with only the
bride for harness.
Poor Dolly; you were frightened,
said Belle, caressingly.
And so we're you" added Chester
but you were brave girl to do what
you did"
Bellies brown eyes sparkled a grateful
reply Their rejoicing over Dolly's
safety was short lived, for to their dis
may they discovered the shaft was
broken.
"Oh, if only some one would come
along with some tie ropes" sighed
Belle. Here we are on lone. desert
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31

a snowy mound, and the cream certain
ly must impress the ladies with the ad-
vantages of living in the country.
Suddenly in the midst OF the feast
the center of the table began to sink
Ailsa saw It first. 1t sank lower.
liquids began to run out of the sides OF
the dishes. AilSa, white as a ghost,
sprang to her feet and clutched the
gravy boat Quick Grab something, -
she gasped THE table is going down r'
The Blair ladies and Mrs Armitage
grabbed. Uncle Samuel stared speech
less But Mrs Cobine calmly reached
forth. seized upon the side of the table
nearest her and held it up securely
la" she said. II forgot to set the
screw =.
Mrs. Blair laughed. do it now," she
commanded. "I'll hold up the table
while you're at it."
So Mrs. Cobine crawled under the
great old-fashioned board and secured
the recalcitrant sides with the set
screws, which was what she should have
done in the first place.
Ailsa never knew what happened after
that. She believed that the food was re-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31
The End of Little Heart Affair

Watsons. But she didn't go alone. The
family suddenly became very tractable,
and, as Betty put it, They are actually
eating out of my hand. All of theml"
But they gave their common consent
to the trip, so that was all that was
necessary. Betty packed happily and
left in high spirits So far nothing had
happened to arouse her suspicious Bob
took her to the train, saw to it that she
had everything. gave her a few direc-
tons and was off.
The train was out quite few miles
when somebody came through the car
and sat down beside her. 1t was Harold
Gayno.
81 might have known you'd come !"
exclaimed Betty. "You kindly offered
to play nursemaid to the baby, did your"
"Now, Betty, be reasonablel had
business in Charleston and the trip had
to be made sometime before the first of
the month, so thought I'd relieve the
fears Of the family and treat myself to
a pleasant ride and come today with
you, I'm sorry if you're cross about it."
I'm not cross, said Betty, coldly. She
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31

their search. But they made another
discovery, which proved to be the cause
of all their misfortunes that evening.
IT'S a miracle Dolly escaped without
a broken leg" they both exclaimed as
they peered into the hole into which the
horse had stumbled and which the snow
had concealed.
81 do wish / could find my rubber, it
would be so much more comfortable to
walk home in," laughed Belle.
We'll, dear. I'm still waiting for my
answer and I'm going to have it this
time even if Dolly turns a somersault." ="
He succeeded. and Bellies head was
lost in his arms for the second time that
night.
Just how the return trip was made
neither Belle nor Chester can tell to this
day.
Back 50 soon?" questioned Mrs. Ack-
lam in surprise, as she opened the door
on hearing voices.
Why Dolly. stumbled, fell and smash
ed things up in general and"
YES" broke in Chester, and I'm the
happieSt man on earth. Belle has prom
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31
THE FITTING SOUVENIR

strange, sweet silence fell between them
until great banks of snow loomed up
just ahead.
whoa, Dolll Steady now" Chester
cautioned "There, we're almost through
this bank"
SAFE" breathed Belle. MY, but
that was a narrow escape. l don't enjoy
getting upset with the discomfort of
small snow drifts in my sleeves and
down my neck, much as they claim the
delight of sleighing consists in upsetting.
II wish l hadn't taken Dolly Gray" q"
unused Chester half to himself "One
of the blacks would have been steadier
through these drifts"
do you know, Chester" teased Belle,
Il didn't believe you could drive through
that drift without upsetting."
"Oh, you didn't, did you? Well, I've
shown you l can drive through your
mountain drifts even if am from little
old New York." he laughingly boasted.
Bellies reply was muffied for she was
lost in Chester's arms and Dolly was
left to guide herself for the time being
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31
A BIT OF POPULAR SCIENCE

for use with grapes. pfums and berries,
which it IS necessary TO wash rather
thoroughly in order to rid them of dust
and insects.
The presence Of the latter is not al
Ways to be observed except by the most
careful and minute scrutiny, but their
presence IS made disagreeably manifest
soon after reaching the mouth.
The most effective way of getnng rid
OF these is by means of rather strong
stream of water. and this new utensil is
designed for this especial purpose
The pan is 50 shaped that the fruit
contained therein is well turned over and
every part subjected to the action of the
water. which is then allowed to flow of
through suitable holes provided
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31

Now, dear" he whispered, will you
share"
"Oh, do watch the horse, Chester See
where she is going.
HBother with the horse" returned
Chester impatiently, Shell go along all
right on this level stretch. But, dear,
Pm waiting for my answer" he gently
reminded.
And he waited. For just then Dolly
stumbled and fell. All the animals exer-
tons to rise proved fruitless. The
sleigh held her down.
Chester sprang out and tried to free
the horse from the cutter.
DO you need mef" inquired Belle
anxiously.
Eyes, dear; try to hold her head down
while loosen the trace"
Belle touched Doll gingerly, for in
spite of her desire to help and her pity
for the horse, greater fear took pos
session of her for Dolly looked so huge
and terrible lying in the narrow road.
One glance into the beseeching eyes of
the animal conquered this fear, and she
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31

longed to her own happy home days, un-
Ill his mother and sister appeared in the
neighborhood- Ailsa had been asked to
meet them, and they we're charmed with
her, They told her that Alexander had
been doing surgeons duty in France,
but had now returned and was resting.
They had heard him speak of her; it
was almost as if they had known her
themselves
When breakfast was over Uncle Sam
uel settled himself comfortably with q
cigar and book in his study, while AilsA
went to the kitchen to prepare the re-
mainder of her menu. A pair of chick
ems had been roasted the day before. She
had still to prepare the Vegetables, make
a salad and a pudding, excellent recipes
for which she had in her favorite cook
book. Confidently she reached for the
book. 1t was gone Neither did fran
tic search produce it. Ailsa turned pale
with dismay. For truth to tell she had
learned to cook out of that book and
knew no other
A cake must serve instead of the
pudding. Surely she knew enough to
make cake even without recipe. But
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31
By Harold Hass

placed upon the table, that every one
went on eating, that Miss Blair said
something about accidents will hap
pen" and that afterward every body was
politely forgetful of the occurrence
Finally the guests departed, and at
4:l0 Ailsa collapsed upon her own bed.
She was humbled to the dust.
Mrs. Cobine stayed and got Uncle
SamuelS supper, Ailsa could not get
downstairs at all She had cried until
her eyes felt on FIRE.
1t was shortly after O'Clock that I'm
Gle Samuel called for her to come down.
She went, all wilted and tear-stained as
she was Uncle Samuel was at the foot
of the stairs. He gave her queer look,
hesitated. then pushed her into the par
lor
There stood Alexander Blair.
An hour later Ailsa began TO realize
that the wretched day was ending in
perfect happiness She had told Alex
ander everything, and he had said in
that gentle way of his, "Old-fashioned
furniture is well enough for those who
like it, but, dearest, when we set up
housekeeping we'll have all new"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31
HER GREATEST SURPRISE

"lt isn't that, said her father, tapping
the evening paper with his glasses.
You're old enough and all that, grille,
but things are liable to happen over
which you have no control It's a great
distance, and there are many things to
be considered, wrecks, for instance"
Yes" agreed Bob, her brother. And
then you never know what's going to
happen to girl if she's pretty. She'll
not go with my consent" Bob was Bet
tvs senior by two years, and had Just
voted and had his name up at the club
His worldly air maddened Betty, and I'm
sorry to say she made what the kiddies
called a "snoot" at him
Then Edith spoke up I'm only
afraid of what people will say. 1t isn't
doRe at all-letting a girl of her age
travel around alone. Why, I've never
gone a place without a chaperone!
know very well that the Ormsbys and
Dixons and Freys will think it's low
class. Can't you convince her, Hal?"
1t was mostly on account of the pres
ence of Mr.. Harold Gaynor that Betty
resented the whole thing. He had known
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31

A piece Of impedimenta for the SOL
diers which may be Used as a steel he'll
met for protection against missiles or
for shovel when called upon to dig is
the invention of Washington, D. C.,
genius.
Il consists of a scoop-shaped shell
having its cavity formed with a head
receiving portion and a longitudinal ex-
tension beyond. which terminates in a
handle, the inner surface Of the shell be-
ing free and unobstructed, and means
for securing the helmet 10 the head
All in an, the helmet should afford
protection comparable 10 that Of other
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31
By Elsie Emrrs

ised to be my wife"
This memorable sleighride occurred IN
December and Belle searched for two
weeks for her rubber, but without sue
cess.
In April they were married. Their
wedding journey to the station took
them along the road which was so dear
to them They laughed in happy rem
iniscence about their accident - they
came close to the eulvert Suddenly
Belle exclaimed, Look Chester Doesn't
that look like my elusive rubberi"
Chester made n close intpectioA and
found it 10 be the dainty, truanA size
number three filled with sand. which
prevented Il being carried away.
ut Is a fitting souvenir Of our we'd
ding day." said Belle impulssvslH a.
she gaEed into the depths Of her new
husbands eyes.
The elusive rubber has often proved
an incentive to 60 and do likewise to
many young folks who envy Belle and
Chester in their happy home, for Belle
never misses an opportunity to tel its
story.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31
Digs Post Holes.

The Sargent automatic hand-excava-
tor is designed for the purpose of dig
ging holes for electric telephone-tele-
graph poles, OF post holes, also for clean
ing out manholes in sewer systems II
is generally adapted for all work of a
similar nature.
The excavator is made also entirely
of fine steel, and is designed to last
Handle is of selected white ash. with
turned raised ridges, about 1t-inoh high
and H-inoh wide. and about every six
inches provision is made for a small ball
on the top. With this construction of
handle, the workman's hands will not
slip, thus making the machine very easy
10 handle, and doing away with the pull