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Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10
COSTS
ADVANCE 90
PER Ct. in YEAR

Boston, Jan. 10.-An estimated in
crease of 65 per cent in the cost of
living between July, 1914, and No
vember, 1918, for wage earners in
representative industrial communi-
ties of the United States is reported
in a preliminary statement made to-
day by the National Industrial Con-
ference Board. A complete report
will be issued in the course of a few
weeks. This supplements a study
made last year, which placed the in
crease from July, 1914, to June, 1918,
at so per cent to 55 per cent.
ly, 1914, and November, 1918, Of the
separate items entering into The fam
i!y br5get were:
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

Hayle Ayers of Los. Angeles, repre-
senting the Steele Motor Sales Com
pany, distributors of the Giant motor
truck, is in the city on business.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

Tom Marshall was clever enough to deliver
speeches while he acting President, and
thus insure himself first page positions
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

H. L. Powers and wife are regis
tered at the Oregon hotel Mr.. Pow
5rs is the son of John Powers, well
known Valley rancher, and has just
secured his release from. military
service. Leaving the cantonment, he
came direct to the home of his bride
to-be, in Long Beach, Cal. After
the ceremony the Young couple came
here, where they will assume the ac-
tive management of the John Powers
ranch in the Mesquite Lake district.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

A certain well known tea exporter had to
wait four years before getting first page top
column next reading matter for his copy.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10
71AasMo1M7MNn)

B. L. Weskaemper, assistant post
master, has received German he'll
met from X. Rooms, former railway
postal clerk and now assistant postal
superintendent of the Postal Depart
ment in France.
Miss Inez Switzer, who for the
past few weeks has been nursing
Mrs. w. |. Stone through severe at
tack of pneumonia, returned to Los
Angeles this morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

R. w. Campbell and wife and G.
w. Larter and wife are stopping at
the Oregon hotel for the week end.
The party are motoring through the
Valley and arrived here from Los An
geles this morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

Do you want to buy home ready
to move in? We offer you choice
from five; liberal terms. Valley Lum-
ber Co.-Adv. NAs
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

H. L. Matteson and wife and w.
C. Bradley and wife are members of
an auto party which arrived here last
evening from Hudson, Wis. This is
their first trip to the Valley and they
are here investigating farming condl-
tions with view to possible invest
ment. The party are registered at
the Princess hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10
UNDER SPECIAL NOTICES -.
GRAIN, GROWERS!!l

Write rs concerning your prospec-
tive grain crops. We have inside
information for you concerning
sacks. 1t will pay you to see us.
RATH g. MARSHALL
r. 0. Box 141, Ell Centre, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

The Ell Centre Band are planning
a big concert for the (saeaFe- future.
Efforts are being made to secure
Madame Schumann-Heink or some
other equally famous singer for the
occasion. Present plans are to hold
the event about January "a.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. O. P. Thomas of Los
Angeles are spending few days at
the Casa Ray before moving out to
their ranch east of town.. Mr.. Thomas
has been making number of I'M
provements at the ranch and expects
to have everything in shipshape run
ming order by the latter part of this
week.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

The budget Of the average work.
ingman's family, according to care
ful Investigations by government and
other agencies, is distributed among
the different items approximately as
follows: Food, 43 per cent or the to-
tai; shelter Is per cent; clothing, -
per cent; fuel and light, per cent;
sundries, 20 per cent. Applying the
percentages of increase up to No
vember, 1918, as indicated by the
boards study, to these respective
items, the average increase in the
cost OF living as a whole is $50 per
cent.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

Jack Dunn, for the past few months
teller at the Ell Centre National bank
has resigned his position there and
left this morning for Los Angeles
where he will again engage in the
manufacture of Venetian shutters.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

Miss A. Turpening and father are
registered at the Casa Rey hotel from
Eugene, Ore. Mr.. Turpening is seek
ing relief from rheumatism and came
here on the orders Of his physi-
clan.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

SHOE REPAIRING neatly done.
Rubber heels put on while you|
wait. Knapp's. 585 Main St., El
St., phone 191.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

W. A. MATHS of Los Angeles is a
BUSINESS visitor in the city today. He
s registered at the Princess hotels
S. G. Hairless and wife of Sierra
Madre left this morning. Mr.. Har-
less went to Ell Paso, Tex, where they
will make their future home, and
Mrs. Hairless returned to Sierra
Madre, where she will oversee the
packing of their household goods for
shipment to the Lone Star state.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. James O'Brien, for
the past few days guests of the Prln-
cess hotel, left this morning for their
home IN Santa Ana.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

R. M. Gassman of st. Paul, Mimi,
arrived in the city last evening. Mr..
Gassman has ranch interests in this
valley and is now on one of his SEMI
annual visits of inspection.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

H. B. Jacks Of San Diego arrived
Thursday evening and expects to
spend the remainder of the winter
months in the Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

Captain Agnes De Bolt, represent
ing the Salvation Army Home for
Girls at Los Angeles, is here in the
city in tbs interests Of the home.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

J. H. Houghton of San Diego is a
guest at the Princess. e,
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Yarrow of Los An
geles are business visitors in the city
today. They are registered at the
Casa Rey hotel.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02
FORREST HAPPENINGS

Mrs. +. ". Ilass and children were
the guests of Mr.. ana Mrs. Jim Miller
Sunday.
Mr.. Ira Mcbride and wife Luella and
Eldridge attended church at Frceo
View Sunday.
Miss Reubie Beevers was the guest
Of Miss Jewell Buttram Saturday
night and Sunday.
Messrs. G. +. Mcdonald, Sidney
Miller, Clyde Rector and b. c. Done
attended W. o. W. meeting at Mel
rose Saturday night. They had tt
lively time and enjoyed the refresh
ments serycd.
Mr.. Oscar EfHson has purchased 4
new Ford runabout and he has tried
the Ford sufficiently on the streets of
Forrest.
Mr.. d. A. Beevers is th.esh'ng
broom corn for j. +. Mckee 1T the
present tine.
Mr.. j. }. Murdick preached at
Freeo View Sunday and Sunday night.
A surprise apron party was given
at the Darby home Saturday night.
NdIlcS ana music was given Tor en-
tertainment and then the boys hem
med the girls aprons. Mr.. Kirby Bos-
tick happened to be the lucky one ana
received the prize for hemming the
neatest apron. Mr.. Oscar Ellison was
disappointed as he thought his apron
was the neatest but as luck would have
It he was second prize winner
After Sunday School Sunday eve
ming the following young people went
to Mr.. Parks to eat water melons and
the crowd consisted of the following
boys and girls: Messrs. Claud Sledge,
Oscar Ellison, Sidney Mil r, Oliver
Caramichel, Carl Terry, John Great
house and Misses Jewell Buttram,
Clara Bostick, Clella Hudson, Alta
Hudson, Una and Jesse Cook, Myrtle
and Reu5ic Ecevers.
Mr.. Clint Ellison and mother were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. +. T.. Dar-
hy Sunday afternoon.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior U. S. Lane
Office at Tucumcari, New Mexico

Department of the Interior U. S. Land
Office at Tucumcari, New Mexico
September A, 1919
Notice is hereby given that John L.
Reagan, of Tucumcari, N. NJ, who on
August Ia, 1916, made Additional H.
f., No. 01999S, for S1aSWh Section
20, Twp. ION, Rng. 80 East, n. NJ. p.
Meridian has filed notice of intention
to make Final Three Year Proof to
establish claim to the land above de-
scribed before Register and Receiver
U. S. Land Office at Tucumcari, n NJ,
on the 2lst day of October, 1919.
Claimanl names as witnesses:
Albert Rose, Norton, n. NJ, c. J.
Ford, Tucumcari n NJ, Frank Hodges
Norton, n. NJ, Earle Lumpee, Norton,
New Mexico
X. p. DONOHOO,
9-il-5t Register
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

Mls. Casper Allen is here thi, week
from FL Paso to visit relatives and
friends. She will dispose of property
while here as they like FL Paso very
much.
w. r.. Moses, of Denver. owner o.
Glenrio townste. was here this week
on business. He is greatly interested
in the oil promotion especially in the
eastern part of the county.
A large delegation went to Roswell
this week to attend the Ozark Trails
convention. They were accompanied
hy the Tucumcari Boy Scout Band
and the boys expect to keep things
lively in Roswell
Mrs. Henry Rusby has returned
home from an~extended visit with rel
atives in Oregon and other places
in the Northwest. While away she
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Walters in
Kansas, whom she reports doing well
and in good health.
w. w. McEntire, who has been a
citizen of Tucumcari for o. number of
years, being employed by the +. 2.
& S. w. shops, has bought the black
smith shop Of l.. 4. West, on Main
St. and is now in charge He is also
II veterinary surgeon with plenty of
Icypcriencc and will handle that work
in connection with the shop M. West
and family will move 10 Mora county
on farm whore they expect to make
their future home. Their friends eN-
tend best wishes TO them in their new
location
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02
pNESRYTERIAN CHURCH

SIHbOth morning 9:l5 The Sabbath
,hool viii meet. We are very glad
% see so many taking the advantage
o' the Sabbath School, still there is
room for more. Let all those who DO
not attend any school and who have
a leaning toward the Presbyterian
"hnch come. You will be made wei
come
We anticipate the pleasure of hav-
he pulpit occupied by visiting min
isters in connection with the NJ. r.
Conference. The morning service be-
glns at ll:00. The evening at 500.
Special music will be rendered at
both services. Come and bring your
friends. We will be glad to see you,
j. CALDWELL, Minister.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02
THE BAPTIST CHURCH

We are expecting good day next
sunday Sunday school will meet al
9:A5. Let, Us have 200, and have them
on time, at II n. m. one of the preach
ers of the Methodist conference, will
preach for us; also at s p. m.
b. Y. p. u. at p. m. Do not fail
to worship with us.
G. L. ELLIS, Pastor.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02
LOCAL AND1fRSONAL

The Prcsbyteria! H&ies have chang
ed %.,,In. the date ate, Of f hoHR their market to
POSITION AN3:D-By expert
enced stenographer. Ecference given.
Apply News Office. ~ 81
Contractors havl started the foun-
dation for the fin new residence of
Fred Braun, cornV Adams and Gay
nell streets.
The Odd Fellows went to Quay last
Saturday evening and met with the
lodge at that place. Those who went
report nice time
Mrs. Harry G.. Norman and little
daughter are visiting at the j. W.
Reynolds home in this city. Mrs.
Norman is Il resident of CarrizoZo.
Mrs. John +. Bell, of Nara Visa,
spent several days last week with her
mother. Mrs. Jas. Bell, in Tucum-
carl, returning home Saturday night
Jesse Z. Gamble. aged three months.
the adopted child of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
+. Gamble, died Friday morning after
an illness of Il few weeks. The little
body was laid 20 rest in Sunnyside
cemetery Saturday. a number Of
friends OF the family were present at
the funeral.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02
LIVE STOCK COMMISSION FIRMS
LIVE STOCK Skinned to ms y

LIVE STOCK shipped to us will re-
ceive the best service. Our twenty
years experience on this market will
save you money. Ask US to send you
our regular weekly market bulletin,
free. Ryan-Robinson Commission Co.,
338 Live Stock Exc, Kansas City, Mo.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02
1000 ACRES ARIZONA LONG STA
PIE COTTON IN SALT RIVER
VALLEY

Cotton pickers needed, paying &c
per pound, furnishing tents for living
quarters. Ideal climate. Work every
day. For particulars address
Arizona Cotton Growers Assoc'n,
Tempe, Arizona.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

Attorney Harry H. McElroy is here
from Aiamogordo getting ready FOR
the district court He likes his home
near Alamogordo and has better health
down there, but he has n number a.
clients here who must have him here
to handle their court affairs.
Judge T. u. Lcib IL here to open
court next week. The docket is short
and the jails in Mr.. Lob's district are
nearly empty. He says il Is due to
is yet some whiskey obtainable il is
too high to get drunk on. The grand
jury will meet next week
FOR SALE.--1 lot household goods,
/ full leather couch, large leather
ettc rocker, 2 all cotton mattresses,
! pair bed springs, refrigerator,
four foot cot and mattress to fit--win-
dow shades etc. Call at residence or
b. J. Akin, Az blocks south of Post
Office on Second st. or phone l2l.
Jno. +. Whitmorc, who has been on
the road selling Pcco stock, was here
last week visiting home folks. lie
left for Roy and Springer on business.
He was at Silver City with j. W.
Boilcau Of the Red Peaks on their
property there, and reports things pro-
crossing nicely. They expect to be
working Rcd Peaks soon.
The story and half house corner
Second and High Sta two blocks Of
the Postoflice, is being moven away
this week to make room for a modern
dwelling. The new residences now be-
ing built in Tucumcar are good ones
which denotes that this town is max
ing substantial growth.
FOR SALE-Crop Of maize, cane
and corn, il the field, 3-I miles south
east of Quay; $l5 per acre for maize
and cane; $50 for corn. Good crops.
2t-pd. 7. d. KEITH, Quay, n. NJ.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02
Constructive Bdnkin0

This institution has consistently lived up
TO its ideal Of service in banking-a full meas
urc Of service TO all.
Good bank service means being helpful
day by day, with the idea always in mind of
the customers best interests. We believe
That one good way 10 promote the welfare
and prosperity Of this community is to help
each individual toward Il larger success.
Our service doesn't begin when YOU come
here 10 cash Il check. open an account, or make
use OF any of our various facilities. Our SER
vice began years ago when we organized this
institution, installed our equipment and
placed experienced officers over the manage
mcnt. Our service awaits Your use and con
TIMES as long as YOU desire it. You are wei
come here always.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

a. Calsch was "A Tucumcari visitor
from Montoya one day last week.
For Rent.-Two light housekeeping
rooms. Inquire Phone 2G3 or this
Office
Mrs. Bessie Ofholter. formerly Of
this place but now Of Dalhart, was in
Tucumcar this week visiting friend
Mrs. Fred Frick and son have re-.
turned home from the east where they
had been visiting relatives and friends.
Miss Freda Shaft has returned home
from school on account Of her health.
She expects to return as soon as pos
sible.
A few have been fishing on the Ca.
madam. Some report good luck while
other say the water il too high this
week.
II Bonem has returned home from
Hot Springs, n. NJ, where he has been
for several week taking the baths. He
is very much pleased with the results
obtained while there. He says hotel
accommodations were good.
Twenty y-one Mexican laborers came
in this morning from FL Paso to help
! in the car department at the shops
They are all well educated fellow. and
owing to the rush of work and short
age Of men the company decided to
bring them here for few weeks.
Mrs. l.. T. jackson came in this
morning from Montoya where she has
been operating the drug store. She
exports selling the store and she was
on her way to Roy where Dr.. Jackson
Is now located and they expect to
make their future home.
The subscription price of the News
will advance some of these days. Bet
ter subscribe now, or pay in advance.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

w. II. Jewell Of Western Kentucky,
arrived yesterday to visit his son, \,
y. Jewell, near Norton.
ID. I. Cody, refinery man of Enid,
Okla, is here this week on business
II is understood he is anxious to buy
out the Peco interests and finance tho
proposition himself. He says Tucum,
carl is an ideal location for a refinery
and is glad to have investigated the
proposition as being made by the Peco
company. II is expected something
of interest to stockholders will be to
report next week.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

Bob Note has leased the Evans Cafe
and took charge Wednesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans and son are with
Mr. Nolte this week during the rush
ana viii be of considerable help to
hm in getting started in the new place
The Saddlerock will be closed for the
r.,sen, on account of the lack of hell,
but the travelling public and those de,
s.,ilg to eat down town will find tn,
est of service at the Evans.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

a. G. Deefendorf of Chicago, was
here last week investigating oil dc,
yelopment and incidentally buying Il
few leases.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

j. T. White, editor OF the San Jon
Sentinel, was a Tucumcari visitor yes
terday. lie says the derricl, on the
Endee location in Section 7, is up ana
can be seen from his farm near San
Jon. The builders started work last
Friday and have it ready for the drill
1t begins to look like business. When
,hc McGee well spouts oil there will
be a number OF wells going down.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

The moytment to make a city par,;
acdr the downtown district is a good
o.e and should not be put Off. Nov
the time to buy the ground. 1t win
ever he any cheaper, a park is very
,e5.aly for visitors 90 Tucumcari as
IN rs those who come down town to
lgde OF after their mail 1t 4 a good
Lace to rest. 1t might clear the street
corners 80 ladies can pass without get
.ng or the sidewalk, There are many
1re'ul things but city park would be
ono of the best for Tucumcari
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

The cold weather has passed into
history and the old New Mexico sun
shine and dust have come to remind
us that we still live in New Mexico.
The ground is full of moisture and
the farmers are busy planting wheat
and other grains for fall ami winter
pastures, and incidentally for the big
profit next year provided another
good season il had.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

FOR LEASE-For grass, grazing or
oil; 100 acres 21a miles n. w. of Tu-
cumcari, being NEA Sec. s, Twp. II
~, Range 80 +. Submit Offer to
w +. HOLDEN,
X. f. d. 13, Box la,
Los Angeles, Calf.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

A few have been fishing on the Ca.
madam. Some report good luck while
other say the water j. too high this
week
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

We are leaving the country and
are Offering our entire flock of pure
bred White Leghorn Chickens for sale
at a bargain. They have been culled
for our exclusive use and are good
ones. Come and see them and be con-
vinced. GEO. ii. KNECHTLY,
Hudson, New Mexico.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

Mrs Bessie Ofholter, formerly OF
this place but now Of Dalhart, was in
Tucumcari this week visiting friend
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

The subscription price of the News
will advance some of these days. Bet
ter subscribe now, or pay in advance.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

Miss Freda Shaft has returned home
from school on account of her health.
She expects to return as soon as pos
siblc.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

Mrs. Fred Frick and son have re.
turned home from the east where they
had been visiting relatives and friends.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

The base ball team returned home
Sunday evening from Roy where the
boys played three games. They were
short Of players and the third game
was easily won by Roy. The first two
games were won by narrow margins
although the team was minus some of
the regulars. They report fine time
and say the Roy people did everything
to make their visit an enjoyable one,
The Harvest Festival was success
from every angle. One of the Tucum-
carl baseball team, Bryan Routh, won
two foot races and participated in one
or two other events.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

Geo. Mndeman and parties from
Chicago were here last week buying
leases and other things pertaining to
the oil business. They left for Chi
cago before the oil sand report came
out. MIR. Mindeman has great faith
in the finding Of oil in this county and
has convinced capitalists of Chicago
that now is the time to buy if they
want to get in and make money on
,hrir investments.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

A. Calisch was "A Tucumcari visitor
from Montoya one day last week.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-02

For Rent.--Two light housekeeping
rooms. Inquire Phone 2G3 or this
Office
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-24
Of IRISH
HAS RALLY SATURDAY
O'Tlahcrty Returns From New York
With Flag Of the New
Republic

The first authentic flag OF the re-
public OF Ireland seen in Virginia was
brought to Richmond yesterday by
Attorney Daniel C. O'Flaherty, head
of the local branch of the Friends OF
Irish Freedom. who had returned from
New York. where he visited the ma
tional headquarters of the American
organization, which Is lending aid and
independence.
broad stripes of color. The colors are
orange. white and green. The orange
and green are the colors under which
opposing political factions contended
for many years In the new national
flag the middle stripe OF white symbol
ICES peace and typitiies the union of the
orange and green, which has been
effected by the common cause for
which the factions so long antagonis-
tic are now fighting side by side. the
absolute separation of ireland from
England and the establishment of a
republic.
Immediately after the arrival yes
terday afternoon of President O'F'la-
herty. of the Patrick Henry branch,
officers Of the Friends of Irish Free
dom issued a call for a meeting of
that organization to be held at $50
o'clock Saturday night in Monroe
hall. West Main street, near Pine, the
headquarters of the organization in
Richmond. The flag of the new re-
public will be presented to the local
branch by Mr.. O'F'laherty at this meet
ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-24
GAIN 90 MEMBERS IN
y" LIBERTY DRIVE

Ninety-five members were secured
in the Y. NJ. c. A. liberty drive" yes
terday, bringing the total for the
three days up TO one hundred and
seVenty~three. Again the Whites
spurted ahead, reporting forty-five for
the day. bringing their count lip to
IFS, the Blues coming second with
eighty -four, the Reds bringing up the
rear with Sexenty~tour.
Captain Cunning and his team.
Whites No. 4. reported the largest
score for the day, with nineteen tc
their credit, bringing their total to
sixty. one of the most remarkab ole
three day records ever made by any
team in campaigning for members TOR
the Richmond association
Other teams bringing in big reports
yesterday were Reds No. 4, Cant. T.. +.
Hiner. ten; Reds No. Z, Captain r. O
Little, nine. and Blues No. /, Captain
T. Raymond Smith, ten.
Last nights meeting was one OF the
most enthusiastic of the campaign,
the workers taking on new life as the
reports came in. and the teams are
settling down TO a 'whirlwind finish"
for the two closing days of the cam
paign. supper will be served at six
thirty o'ciocH again this evening and
also tomorrow.
A large attendance is desired for
tonight. as the campaign leaders Will
have special instructions to give their
men for the last days work.