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Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-08-29
SALT OF GREAT IMPORTANCE
Little chore That 10 OFTEN Neglected
During the Summer Season
Regulates Digestion.

A little chore TINT Is OF great i'm
p%ortnnce In summer and one that Is
often neglected. Is that OF sailing the
stock that Is on pasture. Cattle, sheep
and horses m pasture Will consume
more salt II they have n chnnce to do
so than they Will when receiving dry
feed. Salt acts ms n regulator OF the
digestive system and Is necessary for
proper growth and development, espe.
clnlly Of the young growing animals.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-08-29
Not So Simple.

The bingham gown is the fad Of the
hour. ns II was last year for awhile,
and II Is anything else than n "simple
glngham gown" A very stylish fing
ham gown had n silk whist lining Of
plain blue with n vest Of the silk, an
overskirt of the checked blue and
white glngham. II Is not by any
means Il gown that can go TO the tub,
but has 20 be "dry cleaned. and. TO
tell the truth, It Is not nt all IA cool
gown. such ms II looks to he.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-08-29
ON
Dresses for Midsummer Are the
Prettiest in Years.
Net, Lace and Sheer oruandle Froeks
In Particular Call for the
New Effects In Way Of
Trimming.

Nothing prettier or moro dnintily
feminine could be imagined than the
rlbbon.run midsummer dresses Of this
yenr. Net, lace and sheer organdle
frocks have satin ribbon of two-lnch
width run through shlrred cnslngs.
the ribbon emerging here and there
10 mike n coquettlsh how. Several
OF these dainty frocks have been worn
on the stage this winter. There were
three ut lenst In "GlOrlnnnn" and
the determined Ingcnue In miss Nell
o. New Orleans" wenrs n delectnbly
youthful frock run with pink ribbons
one ncross the bodice and three across
the skirt, the emerging bows Of rib
bon coming under each other, NIL the
way down the frOck. A lovely sum
mer afternoon dress for n young girl
IL of white net. with several shlrred
castings on bodice. tunlc and skirt and
blue satin ribbon run through each
casing. Care should be tnken, In
planning such n frOck, TO have the
rlbbOn'run cnslngs at equal distances
apart. One across the bodice Just be-
low the bust one at the hip and an.
other ut the knee, usually makes n
graceful proportion OF trimming. or
course, the wide elbow sleeve will be
finished ut lts edge with n shIrring
ribbon, and n smart bow Of the ribbon
on the other side of the sleeve.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-08-29

nutrlment 10 pass through the birds
body without being absorbed. In every
pen or yard II box Of grit should be
kept. Recent investigators have us.
serted that grit is II part OF the neces.
sary feed, giving the fowls strong
bones aud a bright plumage.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-08-29
IF THIN AND NERVOUS,
TRY PHOSPHATE
Nothing Like Plain Bltro-Phosphats 10
Put on Firm. Healthy Flesh and
20 Increase strength. viEor
and Nerve Force.

when one stops 20 consider the host OF
thin people who are searching continually
for some method BY which they may In
crease their flesh 20 normal proportions BY
the nliing out q ugly hoiloMst the roundlns
on Of protruding angles with the attend.
ant bloom OF health and attractiveneaa. ~
IN no wonder that many and varied HuE-
~geations along this line appear from time TO
time In public print
While excessive thinness might be At.
different individuals Il IL a weli-known fact
that the lack OF aufneiont phoaphorous In
the human system IL very largely feHpon.
sibie for this condition Experiments on
humans and animals BY many scientists
have Demonstrated beyond auestion OF
doubt that a body q, ncient in phoaphorou.
becomes nervous, nickly. and thin. noted
author and professor In his book. chem
lstry and Food Nutrition" published IN l9ls'
says. :" that the amount OF phoa-
Of mar 10 seriously underestimate In many
u our standard teHt books"
II seems 10 be we'll established tina TINS
denciency in phosphorus may now be met
by the use Of an organic phosphate known
throughout .Bngiieh, apeskiag counties a.
Of this phosphate by the nerve tissue the
phosphoric content when absorbed In the
amount normally required by nature soon
produces n welcome change In our body anu
mind. Nerve tension diaappeara, .viEor ana
strength replace weakness and lack q ener-
~, and the whole body aoon loses its ugly
hoiiows and abrupt anglea, becoming .envel-
oped IN a glow Of perfect health and beauty
and the will and strength to be up ana
cXurroN,-whiie Bltro. Phosphate Is IN
surpassed for tho relief OF nervousness, gen
erai debility. etc, those taking II who DO
not desire to put on mesh should use extra
care In avoiding fat producing fooda'
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-08-29

Caused by
Acid-St0mach

That bitter heartburn. belchinE. food
repeating. indigestion. bloat after eating
ali are caused by acid-atomach. But they
are only first aymptOma-danger signals 20
warn you OF awful troubles n not stopped
Headache, biiiousnesH, rheumatism, ~aciatica,
that tired. l~istlens feeling, lack OF energy,
dIzzlneaa, naomnia even cancer and ulcers
OF the intestines and many other ailments
are trAceable TO AcfD.sTOMAcH.
ThouaandH-yeH. milliona-of people who
ought to be well and strong are mere weak.
lings because Of acid stomach. They really
starve in the midst Of plenty because they
do not get enough strength and vitality from
the food they eat.
Take EAToNtc and give your stomach a
chance 60 do It's work right. Make u strong.
cool. sweet and comfortable. EATONlC
brings quick relief for heartburn. b~elehlnE'
indigestion and other stomach mlAeriea. lm-
proves dlgestion-helpa you get full strength
from your food. Thousands say EATONlC
IN the most wonderful stomach remedy IN
the world. brought them relief when every
thing else failed.
our best testimonial In what EAToNIC
will do for you. So get a big soc box OF
EAToN1C today from your druggist, use
ave daya-lf you're not pleased. return "
and got your money back.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-08-29

How many nOnproducers have you In
your lock7 Better lind out at once.
as every n OF these star borders Is
n proht-enter, ana you can't afford to
supply that kind OF diet.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-08-29

Prepared by the United states Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
Grit Is essential TO the health OF
fowls and to economy In feeding. Grit
required for the proper preparation OF
feed In the glzzard. When the feed Is
not properly taken care Of In this or
gan an undue strain Is thrown on the
fowls system, often resulting In dis
ease, and also allowing much Of the
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-08-29

Where bad weather conditions ha "
set farm work back, buckwhent may
show a way out.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-08-29
Keep OF Cabbage Worms.

Keep the worms on tho cabbage by
using In a%rsenlcal poison. Paris green
and lime busted on the plants when
they are moist Is effective.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-08-29

II the toothache doesn't worry n
man it's because some other fellow
has II.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-08-29

when a man marrles his stcnogra-
pher. that Is where he stops dlctat-
ing.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-08-29
Feeding Value Of Rape.

Tape possesses high feeding value for
pigs during the fall months.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-08-29
Most Effective Method Can Be
Employed to Prevent WASH
ing OF Soil.
BENCH TERRACE IS ANCIENT
BY Ridge Plan II 10 Possible 10 Film.
mate steep, uneultlvated Strips
That interfere With Farm
Ing Operations
prepared by tho United states Depart
ment OF Agriculture)

prepared by tho United states Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
Terraclng is the most effective meth
cd Of preventing erosion. There are
two distinct types Of terraces-the
bench terrace and the ridge terrace.
A field OF bench terraces resembles a
series OF benches or a flight Of steps.
Ridge terraces, MS the name implies.
are simply ridges OF earth thrown up
across the slopes OF hlllsldes.
OF The two types the bench terrace
Is much the older. The ridge terrace
has come into general use only during
the last 20 years. Bench terraces for
agricultural purposes were used by
the nncients OF Europe, Asia and South
America. The ancient Peruvlnns In
South America terraced the steep
slopes OF mountains. the walls OF che
terrace embnnkments being built Of
stone.
Bench Terrace.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-08-29
Bench Terrace.

The bench terrace Is essentially a
steep.lnnd terrace. Ridge terraces are
much superior for lands OF moderate
slopes. ny with them II Is possible to
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-08-29

prepared by tho United states Depart
ment OF Agricultural
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
The Cause Of High Living
Extravaganza
2-Waste
3-Laziness
(An AdDertortaI by J. NJ. fly

While sc many are disturbed over the present "high cost of living" why not
60 bit further and consider the "cost of high ivig"-ts causes and effects
A local newspaper man declares ediorauy that zone third Of the people Of
his town are living beyond their income" Think of It'll
theoretically, at least, prices ire supposed to be governed by the law of sup
ply and demand" and if those who are exuavagant and wasteful persist in reck-
leNy buying without regard to costs, it not only sets a bad example but
sends prices still higher, to the detrtment of those who are striving to he. right
There are perhaps "some profeers" some well organized porftees opTat-
ing on a big scale, which nothing short of shaIpg government regulation can stop.
But all profteerng is not confined to foods by any means, for the high cost Of raj.
mnt and shelter has helped to boost the cost Of food. {.
We may have a general resumption of the food administration but that only
means more cost" in the way of taxes already too high, and which at best will
remain rs high as at present for the next ten years. if they are ever lowerdl
The government may sell certain army supplies through schools and postof
hcM, and, lastly, through department stores operating without experience in food
distribution, and "fT reasons" too obvious to mention, bt. the effort at best will
only be a drop in the bucket" s1
You can tackle the problem from any side, but in the last analysis the fact
that less than sixteen per cent of the American people are said to be "money-
Extravaganza and waste IRE the product of laznes for lazness begets indif
ference, and indifference begets extrava gance-and "laNness" is an ugly word
when applied where the "she fits"
Do you know that some people object to being seen in the vct Of pacdcpg'
sensible economy?
Do you know that there are still many people who will order a quarters
worth of groceries delivered "free" and run a charge account knowing the cost
must be paid by them and others? |
There ha difference between real thrift and imaginary economy as for exam
pe til not economy to waste valuable time and expensive "shoe leather" not to
mention gas and tires" in a useless hunt to save a few pennies
The Bowers Stores for seventeen years have been preaching thrift and Of
ferng a ready and convenient means of pracdcing thrift and yet there are eo-
pie who are still indifferent to the many moneysav1n advantages they offer
The time has come for the consumer to individually" help reduce the cost
of living by applying a good, odfashioned, homemade remedy; in short to stop
being extravaganza and to become thrifty.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
Revolution Halts Feast.

-
We started out to shoot up the town
In true Texas style, prepared to wind
up the fireworks with a barbeoued goat
In the lemon grove near the beach. We
never got to the barbecue. A revolution
interviewed.
We had shot up two ~estancas. Glass
was shattered everywhere. The Carib
ourselves and scrupulously laying the
money for every drink on the counter.
Suddenly n shot was fired from the
outside, Porter had just finished
smashing UP a mirror with a bottle. He
turned with a quiet that was as ludi-
crous as II was intmitabie.
Gentlemen he said, 'the natives
are trying to steal u copyrighted
Fourth"
We made a Gathering dash for the
street, shooting wildly into the air, A
little man In q flaming red coat came
galloping by, About 80 barefoot horse
men, all In red coats and very little
else, tore up q mighty cloud Of dust
IN his wake, They fired off their old
fashioned muz2le leaders as II they
really meant murder.
. AS the leader whirled past on his
~diminutive gray pony Porter caught
him off, sprang into the saddle,
shooting and yelling like a maniac.
Shouts Like Song of Victory.
"ReintorCements, achievements!
Like u song OF victory the shout thun-
dcred from the rear. don't know
| wnere or how | rode.
But the next day the governor N
| two OF his little tan carihs called at
the consulate. He wished TO thank the
my country nobody lsks a mans name
or his past. You're all right"
Thanks, colonel" he drew In his
upper lip in n manner that was eharac.
teristic. You might call me Bill, !
think | would like that"
Talk Over Use of Stolen Funds
Several hours we sat there, an ex-
| highwpyman In a tattered dress SUI
and n fugitive m spotlcss white duck N
together planning q suit#ht inyestmetE.
for my stolen funds, Porter snggesI.l
a coconut rlagtation. a campaign for
tho presidency, mi indigo concession.
There was soA,Hthi ~ SO fascinating
in the odd surprise lurking In MS re-
marks. | found myself waiting for his
conclusions, | forgot that the Helena
Lad but stopped for water and might
even now he well cleared OF the SHORES
Of Honduras,
The mate beckoned to me, | nearly
knocked the table over In my haste.
undertone held me as though he had
put a restraining hand on my arm,
you are an American. Have you
considered the celebration of the gior-
ious Fourth"
Fourth, whateh
THE Fourth OF July. colonel. which
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
Girls Aid Flight.

Gardens that blossomed to the wa
ter's edge al in terraces about the
hotel VIZ made our plan, Together,
the four Of us sauntered into a rose
harbor, laughing and talking as though
our hearts were as light as our tongues.
The girls were as game as veterans.
They challenged us to a race. one
lightning sprint and we were. at the
beach, the girls tagging far behind.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05

falls at one minute past IL tonight. Let
hs have some festivity on the occas-
Every one who knows o, Henry
knows how three loyal prodigals cele-
brated tho nations birth. He has made
it memorable In his story, THE Fourth
American patriots for their magnificent
aid they had given in quelling the revo-
luton. They had saved the republic!
With a lordly air he offered us the
ccconut plantations that grew wild
all over the country. The incredible
daring Of the American riders had
saved the nation!
We didn't even know there had been
a revolution. And we didn't know
whose side we had taken. Porter rose
to the occasion.
I'VE appreciate the governments at
titude," he answered, with a touch OF
patronage in his tone. S often patri-
OTIS are forgotten
1t seems that in that moment Chen
we rushed wildly to the door Of the
cantina we changed the tide of battle,
The government troops were chasing
rebels and the rebels were winning.
We had rallied the loyal army and LED
II to victory, 1t was a bloodless bat
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
CHAPTER %FotRTEEN.

y -
In the dingy adobe stanca t found
the solution guaranteed 10 upIift the
spirit, But it was not In the sweet,
heavy connection the dignitary from
me consulate called for. II was in the
droll, unsmiling waggery of the con-
~verSation that came forth In measured,
hesitant. excessively pure English as
we leaned on the rickety wooden table
and drank without counting our glasses
Despite the air Of distinction that
was with him as a sort of birthmark,
! felt at once drawn to him. began
to unfold my plan Of settling in the
country.
This is an admirable location for a
said.
| asked.
Il haven't given the matter much
thought" he said. Il entertain the
newcomers"
You must be a hell OF a busy man."
| suggested.
You're the first since my arrival"
lie leaned over, You probably won
der who am and why i'm here2'
IN Honduras every American Is a
subject Of suspicion.
oh. God, no" ! put In quickly. In
in Salvador What he couldn't re-
member he fabricated, but many Of the
details, with the exception OF the ice
plant and the $1,000 bonus from the
government, happened Just as he has
narrated them
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
Water Gives Out.

A few hours later, Frank and | and
our good friend, the smuggler, were
plowing ahead under fun steam for
South America. | don't know TO this
day how long the trip lasted, Three
Star Hennessey was rousing good COM
pany. We were so full of him, we
didn9 bother to find our bearings until
one day the captain discovered his boat
was out of water, AT about the same
time | began to thirst for a new drink.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
Copyright by Al Jennings, 1919.

My throat wal all but Quilted out with
the BV-JgglePs fire brand.
When the captain ordered his men
into the yawl 10 bring back water in
kegs, went with them. About 200
yards from shore the water got so shall
low we had to wade In.
My full dress suit had lost one OF
its tails by this time; the white shirt
was embossed with little hunks Of dirt
and splashes Of whisky. Only the rim
Of my stoyepipe was left; IN un-
combed red mat stuck out through the
yentilator.
With the water squashing about in
my patent leather shoes. l was a queer
looking pigwidgeon TO strike up an &C.
auaintance with the greatest men in
Visitor Furnishes Relief.
! wanted a drink and l wanted 1t
quick. My tongue was hot and my feet
trying TO make the natives Of Hon
duras understand my p%erplexity. !
caught sight of the American flag. In
that parched and unsIaked moment 1t
meant the joy of freedom-liberty OF
the throat and the tongue.
ON the porch OF the squat wooden
bungalow that housed the American
consulate, sat an ample, dignified fig
ufe IN Immaculate white ducks. lie
had a large, nobly-set mead, with hair
wv .NblOA VI new IQpc anu n Iull,
Notwithstanding gray eye that noted
without a sparkle Of laughter every de-
tail OF my ludicFOus makeup,
lie was already serene and comfort
ably situated with liquor, but he had
about him an attitude Of calm distinc-
seemed to me-, sitting there as though
he owned the place. This, | thought,
Is indeed a man worthy to be the
American consul.
felt like a newsboy accosting a
millionaire.
Say, mister" I asked, could you
lead me to u drink Burnt Ii Of Three
brandt"
We have q lotion mere that is guar
anteed TO uplift the spirit" he an
swefed in a hushed undertone that
seemed to charge his words with vast
Importance.
First Meeting With Bill Porter
Are you the American consult" l
Vehtured also in a whisper.
NO, Just anchored here he snug
gled back the information, Then his
cool glance rested on the ragged edge
Of my coat.
What caused you to leave in such u
hurry?' he asked.
Perhaps the same reason that rout-
ed yourself retorted.
The merest flicker OF a smile toucbed
hls lips, He got up, took my arm and
together We helped eacn other down
the street, that was narrow as a bur-
row path, to the nearest cantina.
This was my first jaunt with William
sydney Porter, Together we struck out
en- a long road that lost itself, for many
years, In a dark tunnel. When the
path ~broadened fopt again, it wa he
worlds highwayOThe man at nv side
was no longer Bill Porter, the fugitive.
the ex-eonyict. He WIS O.. Henry, the
greatest Of Americas short story wri-
But. to me in every detour of the
road, ne remained the same calm, whim-
slcal ~Bill-baffling, reserved. lovable-
VINO, mad led me to the Mexican dog
sreil lot my first drink In the paradise
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
Porter at Head of Fete.

Somehow we got Frank off the boat.
Long after midnight Porter took us
to the consulate, where he made his
home. He had a little cot in one cor
ner OF the main room. He took the
blankets from 1t and spread them on
the floor, The three OF us stretched
out.
About IL o'clock in the morning the
celebration Of the Fourth opened. Por-
ter, Frank, two lriEhmen who owned an
indigo concession, the American con-
sui, myself and a negro, brought along
Tor the sake OF democracy, made up
the party. For a fitting observance
OF Americas triumph Porter insisted
that the English consul should join us.
We put the matter before his majesty's
subject, He agreed that 1t would be a
Devil OF o fine joke"
There Were but four life size houses
In Trojillo, Under the shade of the
governors mansion we stood and sans
The Star Spangled Banner" Out OF
Difference to our guest Porter suggest
ed that we render one verse OF "God
Save the King" The Britisher OBJ.
jected. Don't make damn nonsense OF
this OCCASION he demJrred.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
Escape in Dory to Steamer.

Put out that night? No sirsl Be
damned and a whole lot more II he
would. He didn't have his papers. He
grew weepy over 1t, The government
wouldn't permit 1t.
When we slipped him $1,000 he
changed his tune, The money acted
like a stiff cup Of coffee,
NY rsx-- n,xk
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
,ro 10 Continued

city taxes are coming IN s~plendidlys
Are Yours pAidp adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
Burly Fellow Grabs Girl.

Scarcely were the words out of his
mouth when a burly fellow much big
rer than the natives. broke through
Inc hedge and grabbed the tiny crea-
ture by the hair. 1t interrupted our
conversation. landed him a smash
on the head with the butt end of my
torty-five,
Just then q signal rang out. 1t was
the call TO arms. 'rne army was after
us.
Porter. Frank and |. with the little
maid at our heels, made for the beach.
Porter stopped a moment to ask the
little Garth, w the gravest English, her
naIdon for HIS haste He had n most
nrcgsing engagement. he said, some
. O00 miles away. She was not salts
lied and stood shriekiug on the beach
while wo rowed to the Helena.
IL bothered Porter. Years afterward,
when we were together In New York,
tx reCaned the incident.
"Kenember that littln strip OF brown
muslin that fluttered down the street
| after us in Trroiilo? | wonder what she
was saving"
lie didn't like unfinished stories
Am. the new-found friend, had thrown
In Ma lot with US, lie didn't know
whore we were going or who we were,
"What Il ylur destination?" he asked
quietly as the Helena steamed uA
81 left America to avoid my destlna-
tion,"s | told him
,'How far can you co."
IA far as $40 900 viii take rs
II took us farther than we reckoned.
~ N. stonAinuSd
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
Turn on Outsiders.

our triumph was short lived; The
government and the rebel leaders
patched up their differences, The rebel
general demanded amends for the in
suit TO his troops. He demanded the
lives OF the outsiders who had i'm
pudenty ended a revolution before 1t
had decently begun.
FThe American consul advised a hasty
departure.
rs there no protection in this realm
for an American citi1enr" ] asked.
Yes" Porter declared. The state
department win refer our case to Mark
Hanna, He will investigate u party
affiliations. II will then be referred
to the bureau of immigration, and by
that time we will all DE shot
Flight was our only recourse. we
started toward the beach. As we ran
d little Carib girl about Is came scoot-
ing out from a hedge and hurled her.
self against me. h was crying and
talking and clutching my arm. couldn't
understand a word she was saying. Por-
ter tried a little Spanish. .
THE little girl Is In great distress,
ne said "She Is SAYING s~ofnething. en-
| tlrely beyond my comprehension OF the
! snanish language, I gather that she
,rapts m hn one IF our Dnrty,'