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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
NEWS FROM THE BOYS AT
SEA AND AT THE FRONT

Mrs. Tempe Wilson received let
tiers from her son Robert the first
o! the week, in which he informs
her that he is getting along very
nicely and expects to leave for
European waters in a very short
time. Robert is a member of one
Of the gun squads on one of our
large battle ships. He is making a
splendid record, as attcsted by a re-
cent promotion.
Give Edwards, who is a member
OF one Of the gun squads on the
Lcviathon. the largest ship afloat
which is now transporting soldiers
to Europe. expects to reach New
York during the present week on the
return voyage of his fifth round
trin This vessel carries a CAPACITY
o. 5000 soldiers to France each trip
N addition to its regular crew and
several gun surads for its protcc-
tion-considerably over ten thousand
persons on each outgoing voyage.
Mrs. Edwards is at Hoboken, New
Jersey, awaiting his return for a visit
before he leaves again on the next
ovage.
Letters received during the past
few DAYS by Doctor and Mrs. Diaz
from Joe are to the effect that he
i, "ett'ng along nicely bit perform
ing very strenuous service at the
battlc front in France.
\ letter received by local friends
Of Mrs. Roberts. who is in California
states that the remains of her son
). hr w Roberts, one Of the first
New Mcvico boys mortally wounded
on the front in France. are hurried
at Mapda'cna Hill Cemetery. Win
chester England. After being wound
ed in France, John was taken to a
hospital in England where he died
about three weeks later. An official
report Of the facts has lately been
received by his mother.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
CHAMA is ion PER CENT
PATRIOTIC AND BUSY
WITH MUCH WAR WORK
AS He died to make men hOly.

Ne nc ulcu " Ildkc HleI Holy,
Let us die to make men free"
The little town of Chama, New
Mexico, lies at the foot of Cumbrcs
Pass. which is one of the highes,
passes in the Rockies; being ter
thousand feet above sea level.
doubt if the little village contains
a, many as a thousand inhabitants
hut deep down in the heart of each
one is the intense love Of country
love of freedom, When the call came
for them "to do their bit" they gave
their firSt-born. not grudging them,
but lovingly; giving their best to
their country.
A second call came.-more sacri-
fees were needed; clothes were COL
lected for the Belgium Relief Fund
Fed Cross work was started; two
days a week are spent in sewing,
hundreds OF garments have been
made and sent TO the sick AMI
wounded at the front.
A few days ago a third call came
saying still greater sacrifices were
needed-could the whole county
raise $500 dollars to help on TIE
Third Liberty Loan? Not a murmur
did any one make in the little town
of Chama-each one would edo his
or her Bit" And they altogether
raised $18450, while the entire coun-
try raised over $4,000.
If n one thinks America is lack
ing in patriotism, let them visit this
little town of Chama. and he will
feel that the country over which
floats the Stars and Stripes is Gods
land,--"Thc land of the free and the
home of the brave" and no other
flag will ever float owe this con-
at least over our beloved u.
s. A.-Constributed,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17

In order to save sugar for home
canneries and the commercial man
u%facture Of preserves, jams and other
food stuff, which are regarded as es-
s%ential, the manufacturers of con-
dictionary and soft drinks will be
allowed only eighty per cent. of the
amount of sugar used by them last
year. Ice cream, which is consider
ed an important food. is in the pre-
ferred class, for which the use of
ugar will not be limited.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
A MOTHER

God thot to give the sweetest thing
In His Almighty power, and deep
ly bordering
What it should be-one hour
In fondest love and JOY Of heart
Outweighing every other
He moved the gates of Heaven a.
part
And gave to Earth-a MOTHER.
G.Newel L.ovejoy.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17

Mrs. Wilson of the Food Adm,nis-
tration reports Clovis as having the
best war bread she has yet found.
i is made of rice and potato flour.
In many other towns she visited. the
bakers are beginning to make a spe-
cia' effort to turn out palatable subs
titute bread and housewives are ask
Ing for the substitutes to such an
extent that grocers are laying in a
more complete line everywhere.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
New Rates Obtained

The state corporation commission
has secured a rate of 20 cents per
100 pounds on timber from Santa
Fc to Dawson for the building of
Scvcnty-five houses for miners if
shipped in carload lots of a minimum
OF 5000 pounds. Also a rate of
seven cents per 100 on mine props
from Santa Fe to Waldo and 10 cents
to San Antonio if timbers originate
or D. & R. G.. and the minimum
carload weight is 10000 pounds.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17

Prof, Frank Burton. coach for the
Santa Fc team. Louis Cantelo I,
Wayne Laws, Frank Loveland. Orrin
Staplin and Alfonso Herrera return
ed Sunday evening from Albuquer-
que where the boys went to COM
pete in the interscholastic track meet
held Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. M. J. Kenney and little
laughter EVELYN We're in the CITY a
few days during the week visiting
Mr.. kcnncy, who is moving the city
hall to the new location. and her
son Jack Kcnncy, of this CITY. While
hcrc Mrs. Kenney acted god-mothcr
1T the christening of her little grand
son, the late arrival at the Jack Ken
ucy home
One of the finest and most con
yincing sermons ever heard in the
Presbyterian church. was delivered
sunday by Rev. ]. w. Hamblin, of
Cass City, Michigan, whose theme
"s chic Dignity ard Uniquencss
# Man. At the evening service
dedicated to Mothers Day his ad-
dress on "When Thoughts Turn
Home" was very touching.
Among the young peoplc who at
ended the Sixth Annual High School
track meet and oratorical and de-
~olamatory contests held at Albuquer-
que the latter part of last week
we're: The Misses Norma FiSke.
(',Ls,,, NH;tf,or,c D,,,t,,n Initial
der. and Nora Henderson. Fred
v agncr. Thomas Van Stone. LOWS
' ujan and Norbert Berchtold com
orised thc jolly party Of boys who
a'so enjoyed the visit to the Duke
City.
honorable J.. n. Wagner. state
superintendent OF public instruction
was in town a few hours Mondav
ON his return from the Eastern part
Of the state, where he delivered
.cvcrai commencement addresses
during the past week He left again
other towns in the Southwest, where
he has 4 number OF similar appoint
m.nts.
Wis Edna Lutz. will leave for
w. h'noton Sunday to serve as a
s'rnographer under civil service an
'o" "'mcnt which She received this
week
State Senator James r Tu''cv. Of
the P"'doso Valley Lincoln County,
T"'S ~ vac 'api,ai Wv TWO or thrcc
,''PS ms week haVing "'adc the trip
feoftSen' me c"'I'nS of thaf 10
10y III having their water rights
,'lea ana projected a9alnSt a pos
VIC "opfnpr'9''"n OF the same Tor
%" 'pc opP"','e ',ne OF inc
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
SOCIETY, CLUBS, LODGES, CHURCHES
Here and There Over the. State

leo, is officially visiting all chapters
in the state. Last week she wal
in Gallup and Albuquerque, this
week she visited the chapter in
Ration. She was royalty entertain
ed by the members of the o. E. s.
and her friends in all three cities.
Aid Department Meeting
The Aid Department of the Wom-
ans Union of the First Presbyterian
church will meet this afternoon at
3 o'clock with Mrs. c. A. Rising,
Palace n
Delightful Party
Miss Virginia French was a charmt
ing little hostess the latter part OF
last week at her home on Marcy
Street, when she entertained several
of her youthful friends at a party
Games and dancing were delightful
features. Dainty refreshments were
served.
Girl Scouts Enjoy Picnic
Approximately fifty members OF
the Girl Scouts Of Albuquerque en-
joyed a picnic in Tijeras Canon Sat-
urday. Enjoyed is the word. because
they had the time of their young
lives. If you can turn your thoughts
back to your young teens and pic:ure
yourself cavorting in the mountains
for the first time you will be In a po.
sition to realize just how good a time
the girls had. for many of those who
went on the picnic had lived in sight
OF the mountains for several years
but it had never fallen to their lot I'd
explore the mysteries of these silent
sentinels. picked wild flowers and
dabble in the silvery brooks.
The Red Cross Spirit
Get the work done; never mind
who gets the credit" That Is the
spirit in which the American Red
Cross work is being done in France,
according to the testimony Of OBJ.
servers who recently have returned
to this country from "Over there"
and it speaks volumes for the cause
IN which the organization is EMIT
led. The same spirit, it may be
said in all truth, animates the d.
recting organization over here, and
I should be the spirit in connection
with the work of every chapter and
every auxiliary.
Addressing the members of the Red
Cross family at national headquart-
ers, just after his return from France,
George w. Simmons, of St. Louis,
manager of the Southwestern Divi-
sion, declared that the organization
III France is the greatest aggregation
of high grade men possible to be
together. mo amount of
money" declared Mr.. Simmons,
could induce men of that class to
come together and do the kind OF
work they are putting through. They
take the job, no matter what it is,
and, most characteristic of all they
10, they care not who does it. All
are working for n great end; just
one happy family"
Undoubtedly it is just this hap
py family" idea that accounts for
'lch of the wonderful success that
has attended the Red Cross work
n Europe since the United States
Uttered the war. Without the spirit
d. corps which has impressed itself
on all who have been brought in
with h organization
tours of inspection and
otherwise. the efforts to relieve the
suffering in France would have been
little better than a conglomeration
Of well-intentioned laundering, in
stead of the record of achievement
hat has called forth the praise Of
generals and statesmen far and wide.
Red Cross Bulletin.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
SIS REWARD

Will give a Reward of $500 for
the return of black Ease about l2xl4
inches containing watches, tools and
jewelry. The case was lost from
auto somewhere between Espanola
and TERRA Amarillo last Sunday.
R. B. ODOM, Lumberton, N. M.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17

The last word in loneliness is the
letter a reporter writes. A reporter
has to be the loneliest object in the
world before he'll write a letter.
Kansas City Star.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
Mothers Day

Mothers Day
Was beautifully and impressively
observed in Clayton this year through
the efforts of the Royal Neighbors
and Modern Woodmen. the two or
ders joining in a Mothers day ser
vice held at the Methodist Church
last Sunday.
An excellent program had been ar
ranged for the occasion, including
special music, scripture reading and
eloquent addresses upon the subject
of mothers and motherhood.
The beautiful custom of presenting
the Oldest mother present at the
service with white carnations was
followed.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
Colfax County r. c. Notes

In the patriotic little village Of
Maxwell City an auction sale was
recently conducted at which live
stock and various other articles wer,
sold rcsultin~ in the Red Cross re-
cciving S 100. 90.
The Red Cross benefit given a few
nights ago at Van Houtcn for the
Junior organization realized Sl56. GO.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
Catarrh Of Throat
Miss Amalie Ruzicka, 144s Soutt

Miss Amalie Ruzicka, 1449 South
18th St., Omaha, Nebraska, writes:
Il have suffered with catarrh Of the
throat. I caught cold and Il settled
In my throat, and I coughed badly
and was very weak I could not sleep
and had no appetite. I had two doc
tors. and had taken 30 many different
medicines and found no help. I thought
I will have to give up; but at last
my mother read about Peruna, 20 I
thought Of trying that great medicine
Peruna. I got q bottle Of It and In
about four days almost stopped
coughing, and after . while I surely
found relief. and from that time we
ire not without Peruna In our home"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
The Patriotic May-Day

Celebration held at Roy recently
was one OF the biggest and most
successful events held in Mora coun-
ty. The Red Cross dinner brought
over 5000. 90. the auction sale, 81 =
jl4. As, cash donations and dance to-
tailed nearly 1900. 60.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
The Senior Glass Play

Entitled at 1.-THE Foot of the
Rainbow" will be presented by the
Santa Fe high school students at
the Elks Theatre Wednesday might,
May the 22nd. The young people
have been working hard at the re
hearsals every evening and a real
treat is in store for all who will
attend.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
Union County r G Notes

The Mt. Dora Auxiliary held an
auction sale last week. A large
crowd was present and the bidder
showed a liberal spirit, the sum OF
S103.75 was raised.
The Red Cross sale held recently
in Clayton was a marked success
realizing $l,268.24 for the organiza-
tion.
$50. IS vas received from District
q near Kentor. The money was
ised by Mrs. Thomas Giles by Civ
inc a pie supper recently.
The Red Cross Branch at Folsom
is a very active organization with
a membership of l56. Every family
in the vicinity being represented. A
number of hospital garments and
knit articles have been completed
and several benefit affairs have been
very successful.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
At Columbus

As the result of the refreshments
served the brigade which arrived in
that city last week from Deming the
local chapter fund was increased by
500 90. The total receipts were over
Sl,l50.0 o. but expenses were large due
bad weather and insufficient
help.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
The Oeats Auxiliarv

Sent the following Completed gar
mcnts to the local chapter at Wagon
Mound last week. IS pair pajamas
5 hospital garments. and 2 sweaters.
Also the proceeds of the last benefit
dance amounting to $4,000. The
membership list has been increased
by 5 new members.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
Chavez County r. C. Notes

Chaves County r. c. Notes
The Roswell chapter recently re-
ceived donations amounting to $37.-
o..
The Ladies OF the First Presby-
terrain church completed last week 10
bahama suits.
At an auction sale and dinner CIV
en- the latter part of last week $'10.-
% was cleared by the Red Cross
Ladies.
The organization at Valley View
is very active and they have a big
= pplv of work on hand that keeps
II the members busy. 500. 90 was
cleared at a PIE supper recently
which will be invested in Liberty
Bonds.
A. Hagerman
The auction sale and dinner fol-
lowing a patriotic celebration last
week added 5000. 90 to the local
HAPPIER fund.
About Fifty Members
OF the Fort Sumner Choral Club
and friends went up to Santa Rosa
the latter part of last week and
presented The Captain of Plymouth"
for the benefit of the Red Cross
clearing more than $500. 90 for the
cause. 81;
Mckinley County r. c. Notes
The following supplies were ship
ped by the local chapter to Denver:
~ bed Jackets, 10 paiamas. % bed
shirts, summer variety. 81 bed shirts
fol- winter, A comfort bags made
By Junior Red Cross at Zuni: %
9hccts. 20 wash clothes made bv the
I"nior Red Cross at Zuni. Total
POI pieces.
The Red Cross workers at Crown
Point set themselves the task of
r"ising $500 but in two entertain
ments they have made $500 and have
'ow raised the mark to $500.
The Arteeia Chapter
Recently shipped a box to the
Denver headuuartcrs containing 4S3
finished articles. The chapter makes
~" in industry what it lacks in num-
bers.
A minstrel performance on a pre-
tentious scale Was given by the
Younger mcn and women of Artes'a
FOR the benefit of the Red Cross.
The program was similar to that Of
the average college glcc club, and
melted S13s for the Red Cross.
oone Ana County r. c. Note.
The Boy Scouts have made four
large cases for the Red Cross work
room for the supplies shipped froNf
headquarters. Pa hospital garments
nd one large box of surgical sup
plies from the Alemcda surgical drcs-
ing Class was recently shipped to
Denver.
The young ladies responsible for
the r. {. benefit ball given recent
in the Rouault hall at Las Cruces
proved themselves excellent manag
clearing $73.l5.
At A Patriotic Meeting
Held at Redland, Roosevelt coun-
ty in the interest of the ~organiza-
this month nearly 500. 90 was
-aiSed
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
Emergency Hospital

The Red Gross chapter at Belen
IS planning the erection of an cmcr-
gcncv hospital on what is known as
The Becker orchard.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17

S.nta Fe Chapter
Is a live and up-to-the-minute
organization. Under the able direc-
ton and supervision of the Chair
man Mrs. Henry Woodruff, a large
quantity of hospital garments and
supplies. surgical dressings. knit art
icles. and recently. refruge garments,
have been completed. A large con
signment of supplies were shipped
to the division headquarters at Den
yer last Friday.
The gauze work Dom will keep
open every day and two evenings in
addition each week in order to com
lctc the order for an extra supply
OF gauze dressings to be delivered
June LIST.
The following auxiliries have been
organized in the county and are all
nrtivelv engaged in war work. Lamv,
Cerrillos, Madrid, Stanley, Venus,
Espanola and Vc'arde.
Junior Red Cross Auxiliries were
organized in. the Catron Grammar
School and St. Michael's College.
this city. q R;to, Cienegia and Hyer.
A beautiful large Red Cross flag
was made last week bv Mrs. o
Nottingham. chairman of the sewing
department and has been flung to
the breeze on the front of the Mu-
scum building. where the Red Cross
IS located, under and from the same
pole from which the Stars and
Stripes wave
At the "tackv dance" and auction
sale given at the armory last even
ing about $4,000 wa cleared BY the
Red Cross committee who had charge
Of the affair.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
''ome On Visit

'ome On Visit
Miss Winnifred Shuler who is an
active worker in the Y. w. c. A.
a: Deming, spent a weeks furlough
with her parents in Ration. She
oaks in most enthusiastic terms Of
the work being done at the hostess
house at Camp Cody.
Of Interest
Probably the oldest active suf-
fragist in the country is Miss Bashu
Cornwall, of Milwaukee, who has
Just celebrated her 98th birthday.
On Official Visit
Mrs. w. H.. H. Llewcllyn, of Las
Cruces, Grand Matron of the Order
of the Eastern Star of New Mex
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
The Dance Given

h Dance Given
Last week at the Elks auditorium
in Clovis by the finance committee
ri the local Red Cross was a sue
cess. An exceptionally large party
was present and the net receipts
were $40. 90. Recently three boxes
were shipped to the division head
quarters at Denver containing 6OOO
Taize compressers, so pajama suits
and 9S operating lcggins.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
In Honor of Grand Matron

Mrs. John R. McFie, of Gallup,
formerly of Santa Fe, entertained
~scve-al ladies last Thursday after
noon at her home in honor OF Mrs.
w. II. Fl. Llcwcllyn. Of Las Cruces,
Grand Matron of the o. T. s. The
time was spent with knitting and
needle work. Light refreshments
were served by the charming hos
tess.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17

Was the normal dance given by
the Elks entertainment committee at
heir home on Lincoln avenue, Tues
day night. Al Morrison's orchestra
never played better on any occa-
sion. Much credit is due Mr.. Paul
Hall who is a royal entertainer for
the en'o""h'" evening spent by the
nee devotees.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
Eastern Stars Add To r. c. Fund

Eastern Stars Add To R. c. Fund
Sl70.2l which was raised by the
members of the Eastern Star of Al
buquerque at their war fund ball
and card party last January was
turned over to the local Red Cross
chapter last week. This action was
taken by the members at a meeting
at which Mrs. w. H. H. Llewellyn,
Of Las Cruces. Grand Matron of the
O. Z. s. of New Mexico was pres
ent. Since Mrs. Llewellyn had re-
quested the different chapters in the
state to raise a fund for war pur-
poses, it was known that the money
raised at the dance here would 20
to some war organization. Members
favored giving the money to the Red
Cross for some time but decision was
postponed until Mrs. Llewellyn could
meet with the chapter here.
The Ball Game At Estancia
Recently cleared $43.20 and dona-
tons were received amounting to $l4.00
A check for $500 was received from
the Holland Magazine Company for
soliciting subscriptions for said pub
LEGATION. The Red Cross workers
turned in 9 sweaters. u pair socks
and S pair wristlets. Moriarty
Branch IL sweaters and Mountainair,
2 sweaters and 6 pair Of socks.
San Miguel County r. c. Notes
The boys of the Immaculate Con-
ception Auxiliary have completed
several attractive afghans, some 3Ox
48 inches, others 3 feet by S feet.
The local union of the Carpenters
and Joiners of America donated
SIS. 90 to the local chapter at Las
Vegas.
The Las Vegas Company Of the
New Mexico Home Guards also gave
the local chapter 800, and $2s.O 90
was contributed from the Junior Pa
Club of Las Vegas.
Eighty-five boys will leave for
Camp Cody on the 18th, of May and
the knitters are putting forth an
ira effort to finish a sweater for
every boy.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17

new MEXICO
RED CROSS
Fe Red Cross

Santa Fe Red Cross
New Museum building: open
every afternoon 2 to 4:30 p. m.
Sewing. Knitting. Gauze Work.
Tuesday Evening-Open from
$50 to 10 p. m.
There is work for everyone.
All are welcome. and urged to
come.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17
About Fifty Memhers

RbOut fifty WenDef8
Of the Fort Sumner Choral Club
and friends went up to Santa Rosa
the latter part of last week and
presented The Captain of Plymouth
for the benefit of the Red Cross
clearing more than 5000 for the
cause.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17

a. II. Spittstoesscr and w. p.
FIink'e were IN the city during the
"'"k on their annual tour boost
ing for California in general, and
the beautiful Catalina Island in par
t%icular. The enchanting beauty of
the Island and unique surroundings,
makes this place one OF the most
desirable and delightful trips.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Compton and
ftt'c daughter Margaret spent sew
cral days during the past week in
western Taos county, going by auto
from this city.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17

]. F. letters a Red Cross worker
who has spent many months on the
battle front in France, opened the
Second Red Cross campaign in this
city Tuesday evening at the new NIT
scum with a speech and explanation
% the needs Of the r. c. Later the
me evening he spoke at the Paris
theatre on the same subject.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17

Arthur SENEGAL who LETT Santa Fc
ecy"r7' dnvs a"p TO visit rrf1'i2r5
ard friends N as Ncras VII leave
s''ortlv for WASHINGTON. n. c. where
hc viii receive a government an
r";"tncnt rs clerk at the Hague
HOLLAND. The best wishes of his
Santa Fe friends go with him.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-17

Governor w. F. Lindsey left Mon
dew afternoon for Willard. Clovis
md several other points in the south
"'etcrn part of the state, where he
will make commencement addresses
ard visit members of the various war
boards for the purpose Of promoting
their various patriotic labors and ef-
ficicncy.