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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
Publicity Promn.i

"My dear" said the co,I
whisper, 1T came to mo - mas,
fidence and you mustn't breat S,'st D
to a living soul! 1t is tbo ue "
communication. Promise LIVE SO
they say that" Ne' n.
And as she left the hons.
utes later she smiled and a., I'VE b
inmOst self: '"d t9k
"Well, thank Goodness Do,. ,
THAT publiShed!" ~" tNs
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
sILAGE FOR STOCK CATTLE
Splendid Results Produced When Fed
In Connection With cottonseed
Meal or Alfalfa.

Silage alone is not irst-class for
stock cattle, owing to the fact that II
is poor in protein, but silage fed in
connection with little oil meal cot.
tonseed meal or alfalfa hay produces
splendid results.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
The Law,s nA,.,

what's your grudge against Judge
Wombat|
TOO hasty; too hasty. Gives a
man no time to prepare his cases,
Case of mine has been on the docket
only ten years and he insists on nv
going to trial"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
| CAPUDINE-

1t gives quick relief from Headers
Of all kinds, including sick or nei's
Headaches and Headaches causedfia
heat, cold, grippe or stomach trugah
Trial bottle 10 cts. Larger sizes sls-
IT'S LIQUID.-ady.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
A Vanished nrst.

isn't it terrible the wov fa,.
have gone up?' '' p's
Eyes, indeed-rm positively ,,,,..
to ask the butcher for a nickel, ~ :.
of dog meat any more" wy
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
safstv.EIrnt Music

why do you prefer JAZZ to the
selasslcsi"
Because 1t makes no difference
whether 1t is well performed or not IF
you don't like it you can dance and
listening" N
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
Greatest Value Of sllane

Perhaps one of the greatest values
OF silage lies in the fact that it en-
ables the farmer to greatly increase
the carrying capacity of his farm.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
EQUALS.

He-Your consin refused to recog.
nize me at the Jazz last night; thinks
I'm not his equal, I suppose.
She-Ridiculogs! OF course you are !;
why, he's nothing but a conceited
diot."-Blighty tLondon).
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
Consistency.

Mighty hot weather we're having.p
i should say so. / wish winter
would come again."
"Why?"
$50 | could 60 down South in search
Of warmer weather"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
Essential of Good Drai,

The first essential of good drain 10
an outlet. A drain which has no place
into which the water can flow is like
a man dressed up with no place to 90
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
Perfectly Satisfactory

Old Newrich-f my daughter mar.
ries you TIL disown her.
Swell suitor-That's jolly good of
you, old chap. Introducing you TO my
set would be frightfulIy humiliatln
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
CAMPAIGN is ON FOR
BETTER LIVE STOCK
Connecticut First State to Enroll
as Supporter.
Movement Is Accusing Keen Interest
in Various States Throughout the
Country-Federal Authori-
ties Keep Records.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Connecticut is the first state in the
Union to enroll officially as a supporter
Of the Better Sires-Better Stock"
campaign. Connecticut authorities
have decided to deputize their county
agents with authority to examine and
approve the animals of each farmer
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
A Lovers neIusioll.

Fond Mother-I hope that the yps
man never kisses you by surprise
Daughter-No, mother. lie o.
thinks he d0es.-penn State From
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
Overwhelming,

Maude-You may have noticed that
Mr.. briggs found my argument too
deep for him. He simply gasped.
Henry-Yes, I noticed him coming
up for air.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
Break! Break! Break

lets go to the beach for : :, J
weeks" said Browns vie
think, dear of the soothing murHla ! .
the sea, the constant breaking y s
waves and" h
"And the equally constant of'., =,
of the 500 bills" put in her inots ~ =
ticaI husband.-Boston Evening -
script.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
Men Are Like Needles.

A lot of men are like needles. They
never get through their work unless
they are pushed.--Hot Springs (Ark.)
Thomas Cat,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
Not WORKING for Prof.

The farmer who does not feed every
pint Of waste milk on the farm sweet
or sour, Is not working for the greatest
profit.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
CARING for Frosted Car,

II early frost badly freezes your
corn, cut 1t instantly. Put it into the
silo green or set it in shocks to cure
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
A Vegetarian

Greene-What makes va,
IS a vegetarian? Wof
broWne-l'Te smoked his ci,,,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
CRUEL WOMAN

Mr.. Cheapskate: 1 think I shall
buy myself an auto coat.
His wife: Why don't you buv a
jitney coat--it would be nearer VOW
speed?
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
PREVAILING FUMES

DO you practice deep breathing,
as told your"
Cant do it, doctor, without get
ting your lungs full of gasoline"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
MOST DANGEROUS
SWINE AILMENTS
tuberculosis Among Brood SoWs
Is Not Serious Menace to
Their Progeny.
TRUHPS CAUSED BY WORMS
Pigeons and Other Birds WronafuIIy
Blamed for Spread of Hog Cholera
Gaming Sausage in Oil Is
Being Investigated.
Prepared by the United States Depart
ment of ApriCuturaN

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
tuberculosis among brood sOws does
not seem to be menace to their
progeny if other exposure to infection
is eliminated, experiments recently
completed show. Feces of tuberculOus
cattle have been found to be the most
| dangerous tubercul0us material to
which hogs are exposed under natural
conditions
1t now appears that the disease
known as thumps in young pigs may In
some cases at least be the result of
Intestinal worms, which in the larval
state migrate to the lungs, causing
pneumonia. Some very thorough work
leads to thai Onclusion, and research
is now being directed to prevent infec-
ton of sucking pigs with this para
site.
Immature ard Hairless Pigs.
The disease causing the birth of inn
mature and hairless pigs seems to BE
most prevalent in the far West. Its
investigation is being continued.
1t appears from experiments with
hOg-chOlera virus and the ways in
which cholera spreads that pigeons
and similar birds are unlikely to
transmit hog cholera.
In the field of meat inspection, the
cause of ham souring has been worked
out.
Canning sausage in oil has been in
vestigated, and rules governing the
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
Like umhrsllas

II e'er In blimps and aeroplanes
Twill be mans lot to roam.
now believe some fools will leave
Their parachutes at home.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11

II your eyes smart or feel ,,,.,
IN rye BaIsam applied upon s soiUs l
ID just the thing 10 relieve thar II
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
Range for Chicks.

1t pays to let the growing chicks ont
Of the colony houses at daybreak.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11

His failings leaned to virtues s'1s
Goldsmith.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
Words Instead of Action.

Words Instead of Action.
There was a man whose nature baked
And tempted him all toll to shirk.
About efficiency" he talked
And thus avoided real work.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-03-07
cOi.UMBUs WILL OBSERVE
RAID ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY
Clllrcns and Military VIII Meet al
Columbus Theater 10 Honor
Memory of Slain.

The Courier this week publishes
a proclamation by Mayor Blair des-
ignaiing Sunday. March 0, as a me-
mortal day, also a program that will
be given in honor Of the memory
Of those who lost their lives on the
cvcntful morning Of March Q, 1915.
Tho past two years this anniver-
sary has been observed here. aud
everyone seems 10 favor its observ-
ance instead Of the Memorial Day,
May 30.
G. r. Rogers Is asking the citizens
for a small donation for the pur-
chase Of flowers. aud after the pro-
gram at the Columbus Theatcr all
are requested 10 proceed 10 Valley
Heights cemetery. where prayers
will be said over the graves Of those
who. were Inferred there.
II Is much regretted that a repre-
sentative Of the Thirteenth Cavalry
cannot be present al that time.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-03-07
BANNER EDITION OF
LIVESTOCK JOUI,NNL

The ~ pasn Livestock Journal put
oui nm edition the first Of his month
that contained more Than i50 pages
and was chuck full of information
N value IN the slocknan. II WIS
uo doubt the largest edition Of any
publication issued in The southwest
for many mouths the stockm'us
convention convened in ~ Paso on
March 5, and :, which was the
occasion for this unusual edition.
The publisher is Walker Boynlnn,
a nephew Of !. l.. Walker Of Colum-
bus, and the editor Is e.. I. Boyulnn.
hrothcr-in-law Of Mr.. Walker.
Walker Boynion was with lhs
Courier at one time. and owns real
estate In this valley. having resid 4
on homestead seven miles east "
town.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-03-07
LIGHT PLANT READY WHEN
TIE PEOPLE WANT JUICE

The new electric light plant il
now practically ready for operation
aud will be- started Just NJ snon ~
the people are ready fer H. The
lines In town have all been strung
and meters will hr Installed as fast
as they bre desired First of next
week a small part of the n. C. plant
will be used during the night, hui
for the present the :. e. system will
rrmain IN operation for the purpose
Of pumping the city water and
lighting lhr camp.
The big engines and generators Of
the new plant will not be- started
until the camp II wired The poles
have yet to be- SET and then the wiz
ing must be- done. This work Is be
inF done by the Quartermasler
department, the power company
having nothing To do with II except
10 pul their lines into the camr
where they Ian be- reached As soon
NJ the camp Is ready fdr the a. e
system II viii bc ready.
A. Frcdorickson, proprietor Of the
Columbus lee and Power Company
went into n Paso sunday and re-
maincd until Tuesday evening. som,
Of the equipment which he had
failed to receive from the manufac-
lurcrs for the light system hc wa'
able 10 get at the agencies In thai
city
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-03-07
MERGENTIIaLER MAN PAYS
COURIER 4 SHORT VISIT

Ira Bacon. Of the Mergcnihllcr
Linotype Company, was m Columbus
On "Wednesday aud Thursday Mr..
Bacon sold the Courier the Linotype
which Is now In usc In this office.
also the machine that was DESTROYED
when the plant was burned two
years ago. u Is the policy of the
Linotype people "a occasionally visit
the shops where they sell machines
Tor the purpose of keeping them in
proper running order and giving
advice a. Ia how io take the proper
care of the machines.
They realize the proposition ih'
small shops are up against In get
Ting repairs and adjustments made
when mn Linotype machinisi i~
around without doubt This IS
me of The most complicated pirrc.
of machinery IN existence. and II g.
not unusual for The company Ia re-
ceive word from country owners
that they are IN need of nssistanrr.
The Courier has had much better
luck than many of the country pub
fishing plants. Private George llir-i
Of Troop n, 1wclflh cavalry. VIII"
has been stationed herr for the past
two years is a ilrst-cla-s .linoiypc
machinisi, and during this time has
taken care ~ the Courier Linniypr.
When Mr., Racon looked over the
machine this week be- said II was
evident that u had been well taken
care of-in fact. much better ihan
the majority of machines in cities
where there are plenty NJ machin-
ists. Mr.. Bacon complimcnted Birsi
very highly a. a Linotype man. and
freely admitted That he was far
superior tu the average Linotype
machinisi
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-03-07
OIL PROSPECTS HIRING MANY
WsfrORs 70 COLuMBt :
This Field Receives lot of Valuable
Advertising During Caiilrmen's
Convention IN n Paso.

Since the many favorable reports
have gotten out about the fine oil
prospects here, Columbus has been
favored with visits from many Of
The prominent oil people all over the
country and each one has gone
away bclicvine that this Is soon 10
be a producing ncld.
Columbus received lot Of pub
licity during the convention IN ~
paso this week. and many OF The
wealthy calilemen Of the southwest
became stockholders
The work was again resumed al
the well. which now IL over 2.000
feet in depth, Tuesday morning.
The formation is still a hard cap
rock and drilling Is very slow. II h
impossible 10 say how long Il will
take In penetrate this formation, but
the general opinion Is that the we'll
Will be brought In soon as this rock
is gone through.
The following communication has
been received by the Courier from
" paso. which gives an idea Of what
Is thought Of the prospects for oil
here:
~. C. Knincn Is some booster.
When he found VI pasu oil crazy
aud Texas getting all The mention
through scores of oil salcsmcn aud
uil exchanges. he gut busy In an
effort 10 put Columbus. state uf New
Mexico, on the map. Hc did IT, 10
secured the choice location IN the
paso del Norte hotel lobby prepared
attractive signs. and provided eff
cicnt men Ia tell the visitors Of the
oil possibilities at Columbus. y. NJ.
Very few Of the visitors were aware
~ the fact that Columbus, about
seventy miles from ~ Paso. In the
state Of New Mexico, had splendid
oil prospects. a well down more
than a,O0O feet. and said 10 be- show
ing some oil and gas In the cap rock,
wich. u in some Of the other fields.
would cause a rush for lands In the
vicinity Of the drilling. lle Is doing
much Ia advertise the state and
Columbus In particular, and II few
others get as active ~ he Is there
will he something doing In the old
state soon"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-03-07
NORDHAUs STORE soon wILL
M READY FOR BUSINESS

The Nordhaus Company, which Is
opcning a branch store In Columbus,
will be ready for business about the
last Of next week. They are re-
ceivins their stock daily, and are
getting everything In order as fast
as possible. Carpenters are busy
ro-arraheing the fixtures and before
the store will be formally opened
there will be a Job Of painting.
Dave Olson, who Is In charge Of
the hardware department Of the
Nordhaus store In Demihg, Is here
this week helping with the arrange
nent Of the stock, which will con-
sist Of large line OF military goods.
hardware and gents furnishings.
X. vom slaufen and W. n. Mclnnis
of Demine will be- In charge of the
branch here. They have been In
Columbus all this week and will
remain permanently. Mr.. Slaufcn
will have charge Of the military aud
gents furnishings department. and
Mr.. McInnis will have charge oi the
hardware department
Frank Nordhaus was down Mon
day for several hours. and while
here gave the Courier a brief out
line Of his future plans for this
place. Ne realizes that the Moore
building Is not Of sufficient size for
his requirements. hut be- will open
up a. early a. possible and enlarge
the building later While this store
will moi be- able 10 carry a. large a
stock as the Deming store ON ac-
count of lack Of space. he plans 10
keep everything that the people
want, and will be able to supply the
trade from the Deming stock on a
few hours notice IN case Of the
supply running short here.
This firm has an enviable repula-
ton that reaches far beyond their
home town. and their advent In
business in Columbus will no doubt
meet with success from the first
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-03-07
THE RED CROSS WILL
COLLECT OLD CLOTHING

With the clothing problems one
Of the most serious faced by the
peoples liberated by The war. The
American Red Gross, ~ part Of ils
program Of providing i.O0o.0oo gar
ments 10 the destitute refugees
monthly. Will conduct a mammoth
collection Of used clothing. shoes
and blankets throughout the nation
during One last week In March. The
Red Cross Representatives abroad
and Herbert Hoover. head of the
European Relief Administration,
have cabled that an immediate sup
ply Of every kind of clothing Is
absolutely vital 10 the health and
very life Of the millions Of children.
women aud men who have Just been
freed from the German yoke.
The field for relief In northern
France, Belgium. Italy. Ruumania.
Serbia, Greece, Montenegro. Palcs-
tine, Albania. Czccho-s -slovakia and
Poland Is 80 vasi that tho main prob
lem can only be- coped with by the
allied governments. Very valuable
supplementary relief can he rend-
cred by the Red Gross. however. aud
accordingly lis millions of mcmbcrs
and the American people at large
will be- asked 10 assist by the dona-
lion Of used clothing that will prove
n yeriiahle Rodsend lo those who
have boruc the brunt ~ Gcrmuny's
assault on civilization.
The collection Of clothing will ha
made at just a time when pracli-
cally the whole country Is discard
ing It's winter clothing. much of
which will never again be- donned
10y iis owners. Thus. at a minimum
of sacrifice. The American people
viii be- able to show In a most sub
siantial manner their brotherhood
to those who still are suffering. Al
least 10000 tons of clothing Is
needed Al Red Cross chapters and
branches In the Mountain division.
which must furnish a quota OF 800
tons, will participate IN the drive.
Without delay the garments will he
forwarded 10 Europe, where they
will be distributed by the Red Cross
All garments, shoes which need re-
pair, will be- sorted ami ilXed by the
people for whose benefit they are
Ia be- devoted.
Remember the date - March -
10 a.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-03-07

gotten together last Thursday when
the county tax levies 10 raise funds
lo build the road were agreed to.
hut Il Is now believed that there is
much opposition 10 the hill Dis
cussions around the capitol Indicate
that Albuquerque Is not In line. or
rather that some Of the heavy tax
payers In Bernalillo still consider
the cost Of this highway too great,
In proportion 10 the benefits that
the county will derive from IL.
The health department bill. Il is
said. was entirely withdrawn by the
caucus that devoted most Of last
saturday 10 is consideration. Tho
now draft. from what can he
learned. Is much better adapted ia
New Mexico conditions than the
original bill.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-03-07
Mrs. c. W. Pomrrs Nrr, nI.

Mrs. g.. W Powers has been very
~ the past week. and much doubt
has been felt about her recovery
sunday morning she underwent o
maslioid operation al the Post hos
piial. which. II seems. has been
successful, though only about one
case out " twenty survives such o
disease. according in the statements
1T the doctors. The operation was
performed 10y nr. !. n Caldwell. oi
the Post hospital.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-03-07
RECEPTION GIVEN N HONOR
OF COLONEL. MANCHESTER

llonorlng Lieutenant Colonel Man
chester, Twenty fourth Infantry, and
the other newly arrived officers IN
the post here. a most delightful
impromptu and informal reception
and dance was given at Molinc Hall
on Thursday evening by officers Of
the Twenly-fourih Infantry One
NJ the features of the evening was
the dancing class conducted by Mrs.
Bowling, with tho object Of teaching
some Of our non-dancing people this
gentle art.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-03-07
POSTS ON THE BORDER TO BE
IMPROVED. BAKER ANNOUNCES
Permanent Barracks for the seventh
Cavalry at Fort Hiss Now
Under Way.

Washington. r. g., March O An
NJ The border forts and posts Va
Texas are 10 be- Immediately i'm
proved and renodcled by the War
department and placed IN modern
condition for use Of tho army rhis
information was conveyed 10 Scna-
tor sheppard by Secretary Baker.
The work will extend from Fort
brown 10 Nogalcs, Ariz. 4 large sum
Of money will be- expended In re-
storing these posts which ha,r
sprung into Importance by reason of
the continued patrol Of the Mexico
border.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-03-07
EVANS RECEIVES a
CARLOAD or ~HENRYS'

The Evans Garage this week re-
cclVed n ear Of Fords which Il now
has for sale. II has been quite a
while since Mr.. Evans was able 10
get ears. on account of the shortage
due 10 the Ford plant being used for
building machines for the govern
mcnt. The Ford touring car now
sells for about 5000 f. o. b. Columbus.
which is an increase of practically
5000 since the United states entered
the war.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-03-07
NEW MEXICO WEEKLY
INDUSTRIAL REVIEW

Tucumcari American: "should the
legislature pass only one law this
session. that should be- the road bill
introduced last week by state SEN
ator Smith. The bill provides that
every Rble-bodied man between the
ages Of q and 90 shall annually pay
the county road board a road tax Of
81. or in lieu thereof shall work on
the public roads three days. Such
legislation would result In the relief
sought iIr the road situation Of the
stale.
Clovis Is 10 have a handsome new
theater, aud Is experiencing much
oil excitement
Hope Press 10 issue paper for
Artesia.
Roy establishes cream station.
Alamogordo is TO have four new
modern houses.
Road building will begin on Ozark
Trail.
Big increase shown in use Of elcc-
lricity throughout state.
Waldo smeller rapidly becoming
big industry.
Drainage work on Socorro county
project TO begin at once.
Albuquerque reports many real
estate transfers. This city is 10 have
second milling plant for -four aud
feed production. and a new railroad
shop building at a cost Of s65O.0OO.
Columbus -- Reconstruction of the
Twelfth Cavalry canlonmeni Is now
under way. under-reaming 10 com
pleted in Valley oil we'll; drilling has
been resumed.
State needs 3-cent passenger fare
for local business.
Roswell placer lncalors are bus,
again In This section.
Clovis business block sells foi
ss.OO0.
Roy is TO have new water works
system.
Mora county banks consolidated.
Anthony ships twenty cars of hay
Columbus light plant is Ia be- il
operation March ~,
Boost Columbus by palronizing hel
Industries.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-03-07
TwO LOTS ~ THE
EAST END BRING $1,000

William Klein and NJ. n. Coleman,
Of the Columbus Fuel Company, this
week purchased from J. II. Blair two
lots on which is located their fuel
yard for the sum of $1,000. Tho lots
are located east of the lumber yard
NJ Foxworth-Galbraith Companys 10
the extreme east part Of town, and
adioin the railroad property.
The company will soon put up a
brick building which will be used
for an office and also store house,
They also expect Ia handle hay and
grain, and Hour IN carload lots Ia
supnly the retailers.
Boost Columbus by patronizine
huf tnIttalpiaa