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Douglas Island news., 1918-09-06

The work or fight ordor ia having its onect In tho towns Co tho West ward. according to tho Seward Post. That paper claims that at both Sew ard and Anchorage many men are working that have not worked for ! a long time before.
 Prof Herschcl c. Parker, who achieved fame by climbing Mount ! Mckinley. ls now interested in de- veloping platinum deposits on the Kohitna, susltna and tributary rivers. The development work on the claims have been under way for Che past two years. Prof. Parker has faith that tho claims can be worked prontobly and that the companies that he is representing will oxpend about s25o,OOO on the property
 Saturday. Aug. l7, was Che 22nd anniversary of Che discovery of thc Elondiko and tho day was celebrated with great ceremony at Dawson by the Yukon Order Of Pioneers There was a parade In which there were many patriotic floats and also fifteen returned Canadian soldiers. In the eas boat race on tho river a lady. Miss Dorothy Hogan, carried on Che first prize. There were field sports at Minto Park and a grand ball in Che evening. Many people were in town for Che day from the different creeks
 Hitting tho trail overland from Nushagak for Seward subsisting for slx days on berries and salmon. tho latter which they caught with their hands. l2 fishermen arrived recently at Seward on thc Pilgrim. The twelve are from san Francisco and were employed this season at Nushagak. They were supposed to sail south on Che sch or 9th of Au- gust on one of tho boats that were caught in Che ice last spring. Not believing that tho boat was safe, these men started the hike over land. They hit Che old trail to Ili- anna bay where they were delayed in securing a boat Co scldovia. From scldoyia thc men went Co Seward on the Pilgrim.
 Louis Shortridgc, a native lawoyr who has been doing research work at Haincs for the past three years, was a passenger south recently. Mir. shortridgc has been doing his work under Che auspices of thc Ponnsyl- vanIa Institute and the results Of his labors win appear soon in series of syndicatcd articles. He has gath cred a lot of data as well as many specimens of Che native work and old costumes and regalia used in their ceremonies and rites and these will be sent Co the museums Mr.. shortridge is a brother Of tho late Mrs. Ben Moore. wife of Che founder of skagway. and a graduate Of two colleges. He has toured an over the country with his wife. giving Ice turcs and demonstrations of native dances.
 Raised amid Che cnvirons of bat uc-strickcn country, the call of tho present strife is felt by Rade Niko- vich. Of Fairbanks. Nikovich, who is 77 years of gaze, has been the par ucipont n six wars between the two foreign powers. Montenegro. Che land Of his nativity and Turkey. He entered Che service for his coun-
Douglas Island news., 1918-09-06
Natural Philosopher

Examiner in Physics What hap pens whccn a light falls into Che water at au angle of forty-1vc de- grcoa?"
 studc-'It goes out Boston Transcript
Douglas Island news., 1918-09-06
Grossly Material

What i1 your favoritc pcrfumc2'
 Well" replied Mr. Cumrox. 'in the evening its mint. but in the morning its ham and eggs. s."-Wash- ington Star
Douglas Island news., 1918-09-06
Lacking in Range

"Docs thc new sopranos voice dn the churca?"
 "No; | noticed some vacant seats up in Che gallery"
Douglas Island news., 1918-09-06
FERRY TIME CARD
JUNEAU FERRY & NAVIGATION
 COMPANY

Commencing January lst. 1918, the following schedule win bc In effect;
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16
RACE BOOK IS BARRED
FROM MAILS IN
TEXAS STATE:
fnlorCd Folks still Leaving South
t"lorrd Editor Bcatrn---ltcmS
from IA" lone Star state.

GALVESTON. TEN. February /.
t"h'rIHi in / n" flanrt1 Nbout
IVA Thousand rae" utnU lctt Ilor~tum
IN W. tor Northern points. The
h"j>"F 'l#>3 dIG mot '"h~i.trr tho "N.
"dh@ itEh"Hn% ANITA tn" Houston riot
n.n' ~" .'1d Treatment ny policemen
l'F''d / Hh"n them. / am told the
""Mh'f """>'| 10 80 this Spring II
'."'H If, III ioHr to five ij@nrc<.
Galveston has only lost fifteen hun
..."' ''E l'i1 1}I NNt"Id num hrr%
al" READY To - lnr ilr>l Srriu" day
'i"o -. ~ \"NriIS i Iotitirisn and
an ".@"t ,"l" "t the lat" y. W. tuuy
- very SEEK at ms hoH".
ne .Nf,"2l - Justice. II Iittl"
"''"N 3-!'"@l mon ll"l'nco ami slave
amps. ~ trN. =. {. Branch and
"ih.r@. hn$ h""n prohibited from the
I. ). man nj "a!N"&ioh T"Na$. The
"ta"aN'N'hj Nbl take other steps
i''1i We I" IN" BOOK at once. II the
au5H"f had MOI written up the pcon-
a%" case ana the T"Na% city Prison
t"'"iS 'n'rr would not DO any ohjcc-
tlon to the book.
TN" rrNaS city Prison Camps were
operated by white army officials with
Negroes only. The PconaGc Farm,
Was operated by two rich white men
IN North TcXas and tho law played
hldr ana seek when ii WAS reported
ON" would say take the matter up
W tn IN" Northern United States Dis
lilrt Attorney and tn" Northern Dis
trlct Attorney would say, write the
southern District Attorney and no
ON" VIII handlr the Indictment. rho
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16
PRESTON TAYLOR GONE,

The funeral Of Preston raylor, the
husband Of Mrs. Anna Taylor, of 1870
w. Hill street. took place last tues
day, 18TH inst, . 80 p. M. at the
Second Baptist Church. He had been
a patient sufferer for long time.
He d:cd Saturday morning, 9th inst
at about > O'Clock.
Rev. 4. d. Lewis. ID. d. oniciatcd
He sympathizcd with the family and
took as his subject, "Pcrsonal Ac-
countahility' and his text from Rom
ans l.l:l2 Prayer had been offered
by Rev. \. S. THOMAS. d. ID. The
deceased left wife, three children
and five grandchildren to mourn
their loss He was a member Of
Richmond Lodge. No. |, Knights Of
PythiaS and OF Pure Gold Court, No.
-. Order OF Calanthc. He was also
IN ODD Fellow.
Rev. Scott c. Burrcll d. d. assist
cd III the ceremonies. Funeral Di-
rector \. d. Price had charge Of tho
remains. lntcrmcnt in Woodland
Cemetery.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16

Mrs Eat.y T.. ZONES the wife of
tn" we'll known founder OF Jones'
""ro. Va. r. II Jones'. NJ. u. died
wednesday morning February :.
~. about 6: - O'clock at her rrs-
id"n"r. ~" y. Second street. after =
Ur@tEort"d illness. Her sons and rel
H'iVo* W"ro Immediately notified and
IN" following responded: Charles
Edward Jones. Cleveland. O.: DR.
Robert T.. Jones, lr., Wash 'ngton. u
g.; ThurloW +. Jones, Now Haven,
Conn ; Madison Jones, Schenectady.
y. Y; William w. Jones and Willard
hudson Jones, Mrs. Penelope T..
Booth. Bordcntown, n. L. Mrs. i.
J. pannell, Stanton, Va.
The funeral took place Saturday
afternoon February 9. two O'Clock.
AT the Third Street Bethel 4 NJ T.
Church. Rev. NJ. T.. Davis. the pastor,
officiating. On the rostrum were:
Rev \. $. Thomas, u. D., Rev. u
II. Lewis, -. D.. Rev. w. T. John
son, y. d., Rev. j Andrew Bowler.
f"N. O. G. Icnliins. Rev. David
Nays. Rev. A. \ Hector, Rev ). G.
Hurrrl, u. d.. Rev. W. Ilaincs. D..
III" Scriptures were read bv Rev
80 ~ i''' IVA anu prayer WAS bllCrcl
hN Rev. s. G.. Burrcll, ID. u. Mad
Hmr Carri" Y. Hawkins sang with
touchin% sweetness. also Madame
Mildred Cross.
Rev. Or. Davis took as his text
John %:lG, For God so loved the
world. etc., He read also by re
quest the firth chapter OF pauls see
ond letter to the Corinthians. He
PAID Il glowing tribute to the angelic
qualities OF the deceased and sym
pathiHcd with the bcrcavcd husband
ana the family. He commented up-
on the promises OF the Scriptures and
concluded an eloquent and touching
"ulogy OF the beloved dead. Rev. \.
y. Hector spoke
The deceased left a husband. five
sons, and two $ Stcrs TO mourn their
loss.
The pallbcarcrs were. Active, DR..
ID. y. Ferguson, DR.. Herbert Allen.
D". Walter Brown, Or. \. ID. Carr.
)r. j. {. Cnrpcr, Dr. j. NJ. G.. Ramsey.
Honorary. DR.. II. l.. Harris, Sr., \. V.
Norrcll, ST., Jacob Wright, B. T.. rur-
nor, ST..
lntcrmcnt in Woodland Cemetery.
The floral designs we're numerous
and costly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16
SotTliSIDE INDEPENDENT CLUB
HOLDS ANNUAL. MEETING.
Excellent Notwithstanding REPORTS,


On the night OF Abe Lincolns
birthday, February -, 1919. thc
S0uthside independent Beneficial
Club cclobatcd its Fifth Annual En-
crciscs ut the Young Mems Love and
Union Hall, corner Petersburg pike
and Decatur street. An excellent
program WAS rendered and il WAS
heartily enjoyed by the members who
crowded the hall.
Suffice it to say this Club has been
III existence only five years and the
rapid growth of its membership has
astoundcd the whole community.
President Grant Jackson and Sec
rctary William White seem TO be the
moving spirits in thiS organization
and through their untiring zeal and
pcrS Stcnt efforts this club has pur-
chased much property, holding a
large bank account and they can
boast OF II membership of nearly 800
strong. ablc-bodicd men.
Thc program was fine and marked
attention was noted throughout its
rendition. Devotional exercises were
conducted by Rev. r. ]. Jackson:
song, "All Hail the Power of Jesus
Name by the Club: recitation, Mr.
George Richardson: solo, Mr.. Charles
lloWcrton; address. President Grant
Jackson. music, Select Quartet: an
nual report, Secretary William
White; music, Sons Of Zion: remarks
Director S. Alexander; two minute
remarks by Visitors Mr.. James Irv-
ing acted as master Of ceremonies.
After the exercises, all prepared
for the feast" and enjoyed them
selves to their hearts content with
all the dclicac:cs of the season. At
twelve o'clock the members could be
seen homcward bound. Thus ended
the fifth annual entertainment of this
much-talkcd-of. rapidly growing. re.
markable beneficial club on the South
side OF the 'Jcems."
Much credit is given the following
committee for the manner in which
they handled the elaborate affair:
Joseph Fountain, George Richardson,
Lewis Booker, Lynn l.anghorne, See
rotary; William White, Chairman.
-JRC.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16
$500 FOR THE BEST LETTER,

Very shortly there will appear in
me 'olorcd Newspapers Il series al
,"''ri articles entitled "BuSiucSS Lea
cue BooStcrs. AS the title suggests.
the discussions VII hc confined to
matters such rs. advertising, selling,
business mcrAodS, and other subjects
"l interest TO National Negro Bust
ness League members AMI business
men generally.
IN order 10 secure the very hest ma
teral Tor this series, | am asking the
readers OF this paper to write me
cltcr relating some inter
vatng experience they nave
had III dealing with Negro merchants.
II tn" letters are praise; all the bet
ter, but If ii is necessary To criticisr.
do 80, but he sure that the criticism
Is wholly confined to AN experience
which exhibits some principle in mcr
rhand:Sing. Ii letters are critical,
please avoid names aS far a& cNpcdicnt
without sacrificing clarity. All letters
nu&t be signed but names OF writer's
vii! not il" published without their
written consent.
-. The contest is open TO everyone
and there are no conditions except
that the letters shou q NOT exceed
200 words and should be in my hands
anytime before March 10th 1918. i'or
the best and most interesting letter
submitted the sum OF $500 will be
sent to the writer. Address your let
ter to;
Albion L. IIolscy, Assistant Sc
crctary. Tie National Negro Bust.
ness League Tuskcgcc Institute Ala
bama.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16
RESOLUTIONS OF RE:,TE.C'E'

The Angel Of Death has within the
last few months entered the ranks of
our Church and called from labor to
reward Il number OF our best mcm-
hcr&. whom We love and with whom
w" nav" lahorrd. Today they repro
sent us in the Kingdom
1t WAS on last rursday night that
the Angel called for one whose namc
will ever live in tho memory of the
members of this Church and state:
for his l!fc was both useful and help
iul. ThuS We, the members Of the
Firth Baptist Church. bow in humble
submission to the will Of Him who
docth all things right. and count our
selves fortunate that after moro than
forty years Of useful service in the
Masters Vineyard We should he called
upon to pay this tribute OF respect to
the memory OF one who is SO ripc in
years of service. Men and women
are mere who testify. that lie mar
rlcd mc'--othcrs that, He baptized
me. an others, ''IIc led to conviction
OF S,n ana belief in our Blessed
Rcdccmcr."
Resolved. That in the death of our
cX-pastor, Rev. Frank Davis. who
served this Church in the early days
OF its history, laid the foundation of
th!S great Church, that we have lost
a good, earnest. Christian minister
Resolved. That while it is painful
TO us and his family to have him leave
so soon, and join that illustrious host
above. where the humblest Of earth.
whose faith is stayed in God we know
that our loss is his eternal gain
Time is Wln&ing us away
TO our eternal home;
Life is but Il Winters day.
y journey to the tomb:
Youth and vigOr soon will flee.
Blooming beauty lose its charms:
All that's mortal soon shall be
Enclosed in deaths cold arms.
Time is winging us away
no our eternal home:
Life is but Winters day.
a journey to the tomb:
But the Christian shall eniov
Health and beauty soon above,
Where no worldly griefs annoy,
Secure i'll Jesus love.
Resolved, That We emulate his
virtues and imbibc his noble spirit
and undaunted trust in God. That
a copy of these resolutions be spread
upon our record, and a copy pub
hshed in the colorcd Papers, and n
copy sent to tho family.
Done by order of the Fifth Baptist
Church, Rev. \. ID. DAILY, pastor,
Brother N. j. Farra!. church clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16
DIR. Fuller Here.

Rev. II. O. Fuller, d. D., PRINCIPAL
OF Howe Institute Of Memphis, rem.
spent several days in this city recent
~. He visited the principal points
OF interest, being in company Of Mrs.
Magg;c l.. Walker, who placed her
New National at his disposal. lie
Was delighted with what he saw here
and the mclemency of the weather
alone prevented his having a com
plctc survey Of our city.
His engagement to Miss Dixie Will
liams, the brilliant and attractive
instructrcss Of IIartshorn Memorial
College has been announced.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16
COLORlD WAR SECRETARY 10
SPEAK HERE.
Hon. Emmett j. Scott Will Address
Richmond Citizens February ~.

Hon. Emmett J. Scott. special as.
SiStant to the Secretary Of War. will
address tho citizens Of Richmond
AZ the liippodrom" Tncatrc, Sunday.
fcDfua.E -, lnIt" o'clock p NJ
/. scott IS widely known lhrGngh-.
ont tho country as tho secretary OF
ln>kcgcc Institute. He is now scrv-
in" his government and race in fur
htrjn% the work OF the cClorcd sol
dlrr$ in the army. As rpcc;al as
St$tant to Hon Newton y. Baker. the
Secretary Of War. Mr. Scott is well in
Formed as to the status OF our boys
$crNin" the colors and his message
Is looked forward 10 with much an
ticiration.
The meeting is under the auspices
oi tn" state Executive Committee
t"lorcd Department. Of the Young
Mems Christian Associations. and is
under the supervision OF Mr.. J. H.,
McGrcW, state Secretary. The Sab
bath Glcc Club and the H:ppodromc
Orchestra Will render selections.
The personnel Of the State Com
mlttcc is as follows: Hon. r. T.. Ma
gill. Chairman; Major Allen WASH
ington. Hampton: DR.. l.. l.. Down
ing. Roanoke; President ]. G. Candy.
PctcrShurG Rev. ]. Alvin Russell
l.nwrcnc"villc: Mr.. Ingc, Charlottcs-
Vile; Mr.. b. A. Ccphas, Richmond.
Many OF the committee are to be
present on this suspicious occasion
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16

Wash agton, February lit Is
reported that eighty Colorcd girls
employees at the Bureau Of Engraving
and Printing. were DROPPED Last
week and their places filled by white
girls. The Colored girls secured their
appointments under the Civil Service
having passed the required cXamina-
tion. 1t is reported that the white
girls were not required to take the
examination, owing to the fact that
the Bureau has been taken out from
under Civil, Service.
GrccnvilIc. Miss, February 9-Last
week, the Colorcd Womcn's Aid S0cic
ty OF this city raised 500 and sent to
the National Colorcd Soldiers Com
fort Committee at Washington TO
help along the fund Of $2,000,000 the
national committee is raising for
relief work. The Colored people of
Grccnvillc have only started in thor
effort to rank first, in proportion
to population in the amount they will
raise for the national committee
Camp Meade. Md. February 10
1t is understood here that the two
Colorcd regiments in camp here. the
35lst and 3GSth viii! soon be ordered
to Camp Funston at Fort Riley, KanS.
While many Of the boys whose homes
are in Washington, but II miles dis
tarce vii regret getting 50 far rom
home, the men will welcome transfer
t. Il SECTION where there is not quite
50 much race prejudice.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16
GROCER COLEMAN PASSES AWAY

Grocer James II. Coleman died
TUESDAY, February 10, 1918, at l2:01
\. NJ. after an illness that dated from
about half past ten p. NJ, Saturday,
February >. He was one Of the most
progressive colOrcd merchants in the
city and had a large and profita bic
trade. He but recently advertised
here in The colOrcd papers and he
was dcScrvcdly popular. His funeral
took place yesterday afternoon, one
p. NJ from the Third Street Bethel
\. NJ. l.. Church, Rev. M. t. Davis
d. d., officiating. Intcrment in
Woodland Cemetery.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16
In NIcnlOriuril.

In sad but loving remembrance OF
my husband, EbencZcr b. Harris,
who departed this life, Friday morn
ing February s 1918 at $50 o'clock
Oh how we miss him,
Miss his fond and gentle care,
1t was so hard to part with him
Oh so hard to have him die
But we hope some day to meet him
Some sweet day, bye and bye.
by his Wife and Child
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16

Dlcd February s. 1918 at $50 o'clock
1T the Virginia Hospital in the 3lst
year OF his age. Ebcnczcr Benjamin
Harris. Ills home Was in Jackson
vile FLORIDA but he had resided in
Richmond. Va. not quite a year lie
Is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alnan
da Harris, one son and six brothers.
The funeral services we're held at
the Residence. 5lG n. Third St. Feb
ruary IL. 1918, at $50 T. NJ
Mr. Harris was employed by DR..
ncllcngcr as Laboratory Mechanic
Dentist. by whom he will be greatly
missed. The doctor considered him
the finest co'orcd Laboratory Mcchan
&c DENTIST in the State. HIS place
vi be hard to fill.
lnicrmcnt in Evergreen Cemetery.
ne is dead and gone but not for
gotten.
Ills Wife and Son.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16

y special sermon will he preached
at the Fifth Baptist Church, corner
llarHl" and Cary streets. Sunday,
FEBRUARY II, 1918, at $40 =. NJ
subject. "A Live Valley" ThiS scr.
mon Will be delivered by Richmond's
noted preacher. DIR. r. Y. pcytOn, the
pastor Of the Sixth Mount Zion Bap-
list Church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16
DO YOU KNOW HIM?

Will some one kindly furnish me
the Whereabouts Of Leonard McGin
and inform The Planet Office. am
his brother and haven't seen him for
twenty years. w. G. McGILL. 26li
Gordon St, Philadelphia, Pa, or w
c. McGill. Shipwright. philadelphia
Navy Yard. Philadelphia, Pa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16
I'm McnOrian.

In loving memory Of Fannie Ander
son PondcXter who died in Peters.
burg, Va, February II, 1917.
She is gone but not forgotten,
Never shall her memory fade:
Sweet thoughts forever lingcr,
Around the grave where she is laid
Her devoted friend
Mrs. VICTORIA GORDON.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16

Rev. j. \. Bacoats of Virginia Union
University Will speak AT vcSrer scrvic
Is Sunday February II, ut i've thirty.
An entertainment will he given nj
the y. w. G. ~, Friday. February -
Admission five cents.
The class in first aid viii meet Fri
day, February -, II five O'clock Ii IS
not too late to register. Twelve more
can he admitted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16

Mr. Thomas Page our agent. Sic
state St, is ready 10 deliver YOU the
Planet. Give him Your address.
Our three churches are well at
tended. ~. seen: t" ~ vutnnsod with
the spirit Of Christ. The Sunday
E'rhoo'S are in Il progressive condi-
ton. tn" Training Classes are sue
cccdtnE nicely under the instructo or
Of the Y. L. /. The examination pap
crs stood 800. The teacher was
clatcd.
Pardon the Reporter. but allow me
to state that the pcnpl" Of Fulton
hay" always for 80 years had the
best instructors they could obtain
from tho Richmond High School.
Theological Seminary. then located
at 10th ana Main SITS. II. NJ. C. and
y. L. /. Tlcir niiae have boon for
ovation in every respect
Rev. T. c. Martin, pastor Of the
Union Level Baptist Church j. con
fined to his homo. 1921 Denny ST.
Roy. \. B. Brown preached to n
large scattering last Sunday morning.
IN tn" afternoon he administ cred tho
'.'rdS supper. Many visitors were
present.
ChTrch Hin Bran IA Bank. 2Sl3P ST.
Bow o& and Shack,lr"rd's Pharmacy.
Mrs. y. NJ. Shackclrord. Secretary:
Fulton Branch. S2i Denny St. have
n few Christmas Cards left from one
cent to fifty cents. You AN have
them. Call ana sec us.
b shop Evans Payne. pastor OF the
an Baptist Church has been confined
} his bed Tor about five weeks. We
nope he may soon recover.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16
Special Sermon.

Rev. n. M. Kent will preach a
Special Sermon at Sixth Mt. Zion
Baptist Church, Sunday February II
1913, at 8: 80 p. M.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16

The Fulton Mothers Club in cooper
alton with the Womcn's Movement
distributed so bags Of coal to the
poor and disabled Of Fulton.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16
Galcda Glass Installation Sunday.

NHTFUI NllSS IHStAIINfIOn SUNDAY.
The Galeda Glass Of Fifth Street
Baptist Sunday School will hold ap-
propriate installation exercises, to-
morrow, $3.50 at the Church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-16

Rev. T. c. Martin, pastor Of the
Union Level Baptist Church is con
Tined TO his homo. 1921 Denny ST.
The Springfield herald., 1918-03-08
You Can Borrow
State School Money

You can borrow money through
the state land board on unin-
numbered rea: estate, up to
81, 800, at 6 per cent and no COM
mission, but fee of $3.50.
s. E. Wood of LaJunta is tho
state land appraiser, and was
down here last week appraising
land for such loans. He informs
US that good farm land is valued
at S. up, depending on land and
improvements, that loans are
made one year up to five, with
the privilege Of renewal. Of
course you must reside on the
land.
If you will write to Mr.. Wood
at LaJunta he will gladly give
you any information desired on
the subject.
The Springfield herald., 1918-03-08
Good Letter
From the Philippines

Dear Parents
Will drop you a line today
as it is a holiday and l have
nothing to do.
Time is sure dying with me.
Have been in the army four
months, ard have had one pay
day.
l left Ft. Logan, Colo, the goth
of October for Angle Island, Cal
if. Was there only one week,
then lelt for here.
We pulled out Of the docks ut
11.3O. I remember so well, l
had my mess kit out for dinner,
and when the ship began to move
l began to feel myself slipping.
The Springfield herald., 1918-03-08

We are in receipt Of a second
litter from the Morris Land Co. /,
relative to leasing the oil lands of
Baca county. Fred L. Morris
has had twenty-five years exper
ience in oil.feld Developments.
and makes the following sugges-
tions: Baca to be leased to off.
ferent companies in blocks Of
10, 900 or 20, 900 acres. The form
of lease should be worded to pro-
tect the land owner-compelling
an early testing of each block.
A paragraph giving each leasee
the artesian water, by paying
for necessary casing left in the
hole-when no gas or oil is found.
We believe Mr.. Morris plan q
good one, and with his expert
ence il he were to come here and
hold a few meetings the county
might be organized for the block
plan. What do you say. Mr..
MOrris2