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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-08-31

Mrs Braiuerd hiss written dozens
Of books aud hundreds of short 8to.
ries. one of her last novels. How
Could You. Jean =" WIS recently dru
matized ana sold TO the lAtsky people
and appeared ~; u local moving pic.
iure theater here a short time ago.
Mary IickfOrd paved the LEADING
part Mrs Brainerd at present resides
at 500 Faust Silver avenue nm, has
lived In Albnquoruuc since last De-
ccmbcr
The southwest and cspaciall,
Sow McNico. offers "a wonderful OPP
%portuuity FOR the writer Of fiction.
Mrs Braincrd declares. The field
has been practically untouched. only
"a little has been written. but rot OF
tho standard that viii live. The
short story. I believe. would be the
most appropriate medium with which
10 picture Sow Mexico as T.. is today
An author could take simple Incl
dents-little COMMUNICATIVE to life
not distorted, lu%dicrpus happenings
and tell the story OF the present
southwest with all It's charm
VA Halts Writing.
The war has cnused Mrs. Braincrd
10 cover her typewriter aud cease
writing for the present For seNo1
wears she was feature writer M star
interviewer ON the New York sun. In
that capacity She covered many of the
big stories that broke lon That eastern
oitN Columns uttet columns ot sob"
stuff the stories uf neglected chill
drcu. tho povcrty stricken widow. the
personal interest N.ru. and tho hu-
morous, hr,cz, kind has she turned
out Thon Mrs Brniuord accom-
plished bigger thiugs-she assembled
INTO ncwspapcrmen's heaven tho
magazine ltold
Harpcrs. ~t,cr,body's. Woman's
Home Companion n practically al
OF the leading maguzIut- have pub
lishcd her Notion "HcEctu,' Con-
corning belinda" "Tbc Personal ,op-
duct OF Belinda, iUnd 70 the iove
Of Mary Ellen" are a few Of her
novels
War Fiction Foolish.
The war has pat an end 10 my
fiction AT present" Mrs. Bmtncrd do
clared. think ordinary fiction OF
the war Is trifling-mercly "a waste
OF time. There are two important
phases OF writing IN connection with
this conflict hat ! think are neces-
sary AMI important ono Is gather
ing the daily news OF the battles for
the press, and the other is the writing
Of fiction to p~crpetuatc the ag.--fc-
ton that viii live for centuries. The
reading Of mediocre war stories
brings little in return for the effort
put forth. The only book really worth
mentioning SO far during h war "
M Drifting Sees ~ Through by ",
G. Wells. the English novelist
Liant fiction "a humorous advci-
iureS comprise most of Mrs, BRAIN
etd's efforts. She has attempted
mors serious writing, but editors in
form her tina, she rs not sending them
her customary stories and ask for
narratives with a curly haired giil
with dimples Fer the heroine.
WI Begin Work when War Ends.
- would depict" Mrs Brainord
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-08-31
Blakemore's New
Mortuary Home an
Attractive Place

Metropolitan IDEAS and methods
/ have been introduced into tho bust
ness OF ,mbalming and funeral ditoc-
ton ~ Albuqucrquc hy Thomas
Blakcmore. with he opening of his
now "Blnkomor.'s MortuUty Home
at PIG South Arno street. two blocks
from the hiph school For several
years Mr. Blakcmoro has conducted
his establishment on Fast Genital
avenue. Following a recent visit 10
Pacific coast cities. however. he de-
tcrmincd To follow the new idea in
funeral direction. and nS q result set
about r-omodelhng his Arno street
residence FOR IN, puypos, The build
ma has been practically rebuilt by
Mr. klakemorc. II ras been finished
outside In semi mission style. with
cleaning white tucco \ basement
aud OF. larg, room have hecn added
IN the rear n an attractive perpoia
defines the automobile drivowuy from
the street TO the entrances In the
back OF tho premises.
Moving his living apartments 10
tite second floor, Al. Blukennorc has
converted the entire lower iioor into
"a thoroughly modern funeral dir,C-
tors establishment. \ business office
opens from the entrance hail lead
ing thence ipio "a roonN chapel an
attractive rest room adIoiniup. = IN
the rear are the display roomg FOR
caskcts. one on the main fioor and
ono ~ the basement. and adioining
these are the preparation ooms
The whole idea OF the now blake
more McrtunrN Home is 10 give to
the funeral service the atmosphere
OF home. the retirement and scclu-
sion. from the rush Of passing bust
ness and the noise 81 the business
district This idea has been admiral
bly, carried ont In the planning ef the
establishment ms well as IN rs Local
ton Mr.. Blakcmorc invites the pub
Tic TO visit and inspect the new cstth-
Hrhuaspt
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-08-31
Fashions for Americans

The little slip.Dvor norligoe Illus.
tratcd here Is unique only ir is fabric
combination IS designed. the gar.
ment was shown IN a dull Jade green
raiah silh trimmed with uneyenly
shaped bands Of French blue linen ap-
piiquod ON. The effect was decidedly
striking and certainly decidedly ORIG
NAL and unusual. The n~cFligoc is
loosely held iu az the waist hy "a mar.
row girdlc of the slik cor 10 may hans
straight ana free.
Garments To be worn during rest
hours should be simple and oasil,
donned, but they should he becoming
For winter an endless variety ~ fab
RIGS * available. Velvotrcn and cor
duroy are two popular and seryicoahle
materials employed for neFliRec gar
mcnts Of the plain. tailored type satin
may be used as the single fabric. ca
iu combination with q printed silk
wolfe or chiffon The little taffota
breakfast coats are populnr % ser
yiceahle throughout the year. worn
over silk CO.. lingerie p%etticoat and all
'|N' NNN|I 20 VS. AH -H.N hL-N N"HN
tor'ni is also used Tor these dainty
little breakfast c,Wui
Fringe b. used as a trimming ou
many pretty boudoir garments. Truus
cred %lpunginF garments continue pop
ular sometimes the harom or TURK
ish trousers are used, and again tho
wide Chinese garment the latter be.
ing usually accompanied hy % richly
embroidered mandarin % a
Blfurcaied undcrgarments viii m.
q~uestiunahly he more popular tlau
cy.r during tho coming season. wheth-
81 as accumpaniments ~ boudoir ep-
pare or foundations Tor street frocks
and suits. Skirts are narrow. aud
there can he no question of the late
mcnt that bloomers. either knee or
ankle length, are more comfortable
under one OF these very narrow dress
or suit skirts han oven the skimpiest
petticoats can be.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-08-31
From the Evening Herald of "Wednesday, Aug. -, 1879
DRAINAGE PROJECTS WILL BENEFIT
LAND SAYS LOCAL BANKER
Joshua Reynolds Declares Drainage in Rio Grande Valley Necessary
in Future to Save Much of the Farm Lands.

Drainage projects in The Rio Grandr valley will pc the only
undertaking that will result in an incrcu,r iu crops and also greatly
increase land that today IS worth little. B, the belief of Joshua RAY
notdS, one OF the directors of the First National bank here. who re.
turned from III pAsu his morning.
'Ihe increased valuation Of land in tr valley just north of ri
PaSo, since drainage was undertaken. is surprising. Mr.. Rayuolds
stated today. About a year or 50 ago 10 drainage project was at
tempted there. The farmers paid part ot the expense for installing
the drains, and the government paid for part of the work. Before
tins was done little did the land produce
To-day ON Il 100 acre strip, owned by Zachary White. 90 Mr.
Reynolds stated. was corn growing from ten to twelve feet high.
II * in fine condition. Part of the land is planted i'm cotton and some
m beans, and a beautiful sight ii makes. This is about twelve miles
north Of III PaNo.'
SO successful has it been that ,hy are now running another
dtaln about a quarter ot q mile from the present one. The value of
the land has increased and they feel encouraged. In former times
the land was flooded and nothing worth mentioning could be- raised
The water table has been lowered as much a> fifteen TO twenty inches
and good crops are expected from now ON
Mr.. RaynoldN believes that drainago N the only solution as the
water table M the RIO 'rande valley l. grtting higher and higher
because of rrigatng bitches, and as SOM lands are certain 10 be-
come valuele>S as far as crops are concerned
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-08-31
HISTORICAL NOVEL OF GREAT
SOUTHWEST YET TO BE WRITTEN
SAYS LOCAL FICTION WRITER

Now Living in albuquerque States That Real
Story of the Historical Southwest Should Be At
tempted at the Present Time So Spanish meri-
can Pioneers Would Have an Opportunity to
Tell Important Incidents for the Story; Also
Declares That New Mexico Offers Great Field
for Writers of the Short-story.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-08-31
BY EDWARD BATTLES

W. THIN the realm of the worlds literature there has been one
w important book left mwritcn. Profound scribcS have never
attempted a genuine historical novel of the great southwest.
The present time is opportune for such an achievement, accord
ing 10 Eleanor loyt Brainerd, novelist Of rcputc. formerly of New
York City, now living IN Albuquerque
Other parts of America have been immcrtalized 10y historical
novels, she says. but the southwest has been overlooked. just why
do not know and perhaps no one else IAN given IL explanation that
will satisfy. This charming country with romance m olnallcd, its
lore, lis legends. the days when civilization was in the naking-if
undertaken by one who could, would make a novel that would he read
for centuries.
And this novel should he written within a few years before the
Spanish American pioneers pass away. From their lips should come
In rnIl nnLlnni fr- Lnn nNnl -
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-08-31
Mining Claim Bill
Gets Good Report

Washington Aug. 80 The house
mincs committee has ordered q ia
vorahlo report ON q senate hill sus-
pending for the period OF The war thu
tcquiremcnts that q minimum Of 500
"a wear he spent on improving mining
claims on public lands. Under "a
listing law a suspension grEutcd be-
aus, OF shortage ct labor would eN-
pIrp next January I.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-08-31

BothS sides OF thee veShadowing question confronting the peoDe of the Rio Grande vaHy
are portrayed in the boves statement W one of the foremost bankers in the vest his dis
custom of the need for rnR in hs valley
FRST-tH shown that an adequate drainage system is provided the productive value
our IandS ill tremendous increased both in investment value 10 us and in productive
capacHy-n powe to produce food crops now SO gwey needed by our government and r
allies
SECOND-tSs hown tatHw do not provide this drainage system omrl lands will letter
ioaem value; viii become hsp productive and thtw We will not nj tands still Na connnun-
Hy but wHg 20 backward
IN Scanddacyf or thed emoraGcn nomination. r the United States senate c L. Tall
madge, has as tep principal plank in his platform the onvctont that drainage and an adequate
modern irrigation system must be provided fort this great valley and that HI will undntaketo
eNta ma provided the Wernnen Ad which alone can bring it about
CL. IMnadge not making sc campaign fol- the democratic nomination for United
States SenHoro N ayb asO party pull or machine backing He wants to be Dominated be
cause ne believes III will be elected and because if elected he knows that his experience his
knoWedgea and hsd eernnahO viii enabeM him to secure rN New Muco the great essentials
ofedera i'd ana Co operation which, View Mexico must have for hers speedy and wise develop
ment
The peehet ray to bring boud drainage and modern irrigation conditions for the Rio
Grmde valley to nominate Mr. aHmadge IN the Democratic ticket and elect him to the
United States enaeH He has, always been able to producer results me veryI large dveLop M tu-
detahng with which he hsb been conneted He wHn not all to producer results in this the most
vital need OF the people of the Rio GrAhe Valley -+ - i.
If the Democrats of New Mexico nominate c. L.
Tallmadge for United States Senator, he will be
elected by a great majority and in that position
he will procure for the Rio Grande Valley the
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-08-31

stated 90 curly haired giri with
dimpios Ia % nurses garb on the
blood stained battlcfields of Europe.
bat e. she would be W. to mis-
chief win probably wait unti thc
war IN over and let tho frivolous miss
cut up AN she ~picnscs.'
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-11-07

Speedy service on job work.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-11-07
MRS. LUTHER OWENS DIES
AT NORTH PLATTE MONDAY

Word was received here last Mon.
day OF the death of Mrs. Luther F.
Owens, daughter of F. j. Frederick
of this city, which occurred at North
Platte caused by Spanish Influenza.
The deceased was well and favor
ably known here, and had host of
friends who were greved to learn of
her sudden death.
Edith Ann Frederick was born near
corning, Iowa. May %, 1885. She
moved to Julesburg with her parents
in 1899 She was married on Dccem-
Der 2s, 1904 to Luther +. Owens an |
died at North Platte, Nebr.. Nov. 4,
1918. age 33 years, 5 month and II
days Besides the husband, the de
ceased leaves two small chillren, a
father, 8 sisters and one brother to
mourn her death.
The remains were brought to Jules
burg last Tuesday. Short funeral ser
wees conducted by Rev c. H. mman,
pastor of the Methodist church and di-
rected by G. II. Austin, were held at
the f. J. Frederick home in this city
Wednesday afternoon, and interment
made at the Reservation cemetery west
ii this city. There We're beautiful
floral offerings.
The Grit-Advocate joins with the
inany friends of the deceased in ex-
tending sympathy to the bereaved
relatives in this sad hour.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-11-07
HAS A SAFE LEAD
GubernatOrial Candi-
date Gets the Largest
Vote; Carries Denver
Strong With I'LL In
the Lead

Oliver II. Shoup has been elected
next Governor of Colorado
Lawrence c. Phipps probably will
he next Senator to succeed John F.
Shafroth. Democratic state head
Quarters. while practically abandon
in" hope for Thomas lyman for gov
ernor still clung to the hope this af-
tcrnoon that complete returns would
overthrow a lead Of 7.711 obtained by
Phipps in Denver over Shafroth
Latest available returns on the
heads Of the tickets follow.
Shoup Majority Large
S9l precincts. including practically
all of Denver Phipps 7G.725. Shat
roth 69,o1A: Shoup sl,0ls, lyman.
G6.455.
An Republican candidates for CON
"ress were elected excepting in the
fourth district. whore Democratic
congressman Edward TAYLOR WAS re
elected by a majority estimated at
5000.
The balance of the state ticket to
b" elected is probably Republican.
although Secretary of State holland
and particularly state superintendent
of nublic instruction Mary G. c. Brad
ford are only a few hundred votes he
hind the Republican candidate for
these offices and complete official re-
turns NAV be necessary to determine
final results.
State Offices Close
On the face of the latest returns
there is still close race for the offices
of supreme court justices, auditor.
state -rco-~-.- and atto-,nu General
Republican candidates for these are
in the lead.
The bone dry bill the law for re-
lief of the adult INDECENT blind. and the
nroposed amendments regulating state
and shortening the time
for introduction of bills in the legis-
lature have apparently carried.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-11-07
REPUBLICANS
CONTROL HOUSE
REPUBLICANS GAIN
Democrats Lose Seven
Seats in Senate to Op-
pOnents, With Gain OF
One, Phipps Will Have
A Seat

NEW YORK, Nov. 6-Incomplete
returns for the election of members
Tor the United States Senate and
house of Representatives Indicated
that Republicans will control both
bodies after next March.
Apparently the Republicans have
gained seven seats in the senate and
lost one to the Democrats. In the
house Republicans have appal emily
gained "a seats from the Democrats
and the Democrats eight from the Re
publicans
With seven seats still in doubt, these
figures make the next house stand
Republicans, pa; Democrats. 200.
Republicans will have control of the
senate by majority of three to four
Republicans will replace Democrats
IN the following states: Ball. in Della.
ware, in place of Senator Salisbury;
Gooding in place of Nugent in Idaho
Phlpps in place of Shafroth in Colo,
rado, although Shafroth has not We,
conceded defeat; Mccormick in hin.
ois in place of Lewis; Cappe in Kan
sas, in place of Thompson; Keyes in
New Hampshire in place of Hollis; and
Spencer in Missouri over Former Gov.
ernor Folk.
In Massachusetts former governor
David ]. Walsh defeated Republican
Senator Weeks by nearly 10000.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-11-07
NEWSY NOTES
FROM SEDGWICK
CO! RED CROSS

Report of the finished work sent in
to headquarters for the month of Oct
ober from Sedgwick County Chapter:
Sodu~;,l- L..
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-11-07
SHERIFF THUNDERSTORM LEADS TICKET
One of The Warmest Political Fights In History
OF County Was Waged; Nichols Defeats OPP
ponent BY Large Majority; Johnson, Hum
berstone, Hodges McClary Hamilton, Carl
son And Lowe Are Victorious

largest poled in Sedg""k "~4
last Tuesdays eec hen the voters of the county went the
polls entire republican ticket the
table shows published below In addition the entire rep
county puraties given Cor
the district republican candidates Much interest
manifested throughout the county at last Tuesdays election and
the republican well feel proud of the complete victory
which attained
remarkable feat of eecting the entire republican county
ticket without single exception entirely gratifying and the
Advocate wishes the citizens OF Sedgwck county
that they have made mistake in placing their IN the
who have been elected to the various county
fces for the next selection of county officials
could not have been made
For the office county Mrs Nellie Nichols
her opponent Lily Labaree with majority OF l99
O. S. candidate for sheriff made clean
over opponent Smith out with majority of
5S7 votes-a most decisive victory.
The closest candidates for the office
county johnson winning her opponent
John c. Wagner present incumbent of the office by the
'1rity of 16 votes.
Hodges had victory over his opponent James
t- the office of county commissioner and led in the
ce with majority at sr-~--. .r
Mc(arv was the office of county assessor
nv the of his opponent E. carroll
In the Earl hamton oeealeo HIS
onnonent Paul Cannel with plurality of 144 votes
Miss Emma received the handsome vote OF o4o Tor
tho office of county she having opposition
G. D. Lowe elected coroner receiving 769 votes.
The following the result OF the state ana dlstrlct
as poled Sedgwick county:
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-11-07
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES. En-
PRESS THANKS TO VOTERS

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to the voters of Scdgwicl coun-
ty for the splendid support given US
at the polls last Tuesday, Novtnber
9Th. and wish to assure them that it
will be our honest endeavor to fulfill
The duties of the respective offices
to which we have been elected in a
manner that will merit the confidence
which has been placed in us
MRS. NELLIE +. NICHOLS
MRS. JESS JOHNSON
@. S. THUNDERSTORM,
H. H. HODGES
J. A. McCLARY
EARL C. HAMILTON
EMMA CARLSON
G. F.. LOWE.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-11-07

Report of the finished work sent in
to headquarters for the month of Oct
ober from Sedgwick County Chapter:
Sedgw;r' ,n!,rsseA
-:s'Giris PetticoSss
30 pairs bed socks
40 bedside bags
40 property bags
Liberty Auxiliary
III property bags
Southeast Auxiliary
"a property bags
Reservation Auxiliary
10 Comforts Kits
1913 property bags
Is button holes in extra bags
SOuthside Auxiliary
% property bags
20 comfort kits to complete for
County boys
Julesburg Branch
$50 property bags
Gauze Department
5 comfort kits
SO property bags
High School Juniors
% property bags
Grade School Juniors
5S property bags
We have received an allotment of
200 scrap books for the Junior Work
ers to make and have in Headquarters
by December 81.
The Christmas Parcels Committee
viii be at the work rooms this Friday
afternoon and any one having received
their coupon-label may call there and
get their carton. For information
call Mrs C. w. Labaree or Mrs. W. H.
Nomedew.
The Southsde Auxiliary elected
their officers. October II, and the fol-
lowing are the new officers: Chair
man. Mrs. Geo. McCone; Vice chair
man. Mrs. J. d. Skiles; Secretary, Mrs.
c. F. Skiles; Treasurer, Mrs. W, A.
Martin.
The Liberty Auxiliary officers will
remain the same for the ensuing year.
The County High School is 100 per
cent Junior Red Cross and have elect
ed the following officers: Chairman.
Miss Nellie Dye; Vice Chairman. Miss
Betty Parker; Secretary, Earl Waude:
Treasurer. Mrs Ida Reich
Mrs. Ida Reich is chairman of the
Chapter School Committee and Miss
Jeanette kurvink, secretary; any in
formation regarding the Junior Work
may be obtained by calling either of
these officers.
The Liberty Auxiliary served lunch
at the Will Fender sale and cleared
Twenty dollars.
The Southeast Table Auxiliary serv-
ed lunch at the John Avery sale and
cleared Fifty dollars and sixty cents.
These donations help pay for our pro-
ductions from Headquarters and are
heartily appreciated by the Chapter.
Those having yarn to knit articles
for our last production please have
them finished and handed to Mrs.
Clayton on or before the 18th of No
vember.
! Remember the Annual election for
( the Executive Committee of Sedgwick
County Red Cross Chapter will be
held Wednesday. November goth, p.
m. at County Court Room.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-11-07
RE-
CORDED DURING
THE PAST WEEK

Oct. 2S-Arthur E. Browder to J. G.
Mckinney NWA of 29-1O-44, consid-
Grafton 44S00.O0.
Oct. 20-H. ]. Smelser and wife to
Z, Z, tI.1fa.bsr.toar. lots 10 and W. of
lot H. blk. % in Ciarkson $ lst Add.
tc Denver Jet, consideration 5000.
Oct. 3O-Abigail H. Carroll to VIM.
H. Fender. lots l, Ela Of lot in Blk.
T of the Original Town of Denver
Jet, now Julesburg, consideration
$500.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-11-07

D A. Rees of Ovid was Julesburg
visitor last Wednesday.
Frank Sherman of Sedgwick was
business visitor yesterday.
F, f. Allen returned last Monday
morning from = short visit at Homer,
Nebr.. with his son, Wilbur Allen and
family.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-11-07
CENTRAL COMMITTEE EX-
PRESSES APPRECIATION

In behalf of the Republican County
Central Committee desire to express
the committees sincere thanks and
appreciation for the hearty cooperation
Of he voters who supported and elect
ed the entire republican county tick
ct at the general election last Tues
day, Nov. 5th.
EARL C. HARRIS, Chairman.
Sedgwick County Republican Central
Committee.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-11-07

Judge Fl. p. Burke and Harry Os-
borne Of Sterling. arrived here this
morning via auto to attend district
court.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-11-07

The adjourned October term Of dis
trict court convened in Julesburg to-
day, with Judge H. P. Burke presid-
ing. There are four criminal causes
on the docket and a number of civil
actions to be disposed of. The regular
panel of petit jurors were summoned
to appear this morning at ten O'Clock.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-11-07

The Southeast Table Red Cross
alxiliary will ho.d their general elcc-
ton of officers on Wednesday, Nov
3oth. All members are urged to be
present. Mrs. w. H. Derby, Secrc-
t;ry.
Mrs. W. H. Derby of the Nenango
section, was Julesburg visitor last
Saturday,