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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-12-25
NOT IMPRESSED By SPHINX
Modern Reporter Refuses to See Any
thing Wonderful in the lady's
Appearance.

Admitting that "a mouth 11s feet
wide is not d rosebud, nor an ear 41a
feet high a seashell" modern re-
porter in Egypt is impressed by the
fact that the Sphinx does not seem
nearly 80 impressive as ne had ex-
pected. After all. the creature is only
$50 feet long and its face only IA feet
wide! Perhaps the environment made
difference. for the Sphinx. as she
today rests in the sands Of the desert
has very different stage setting from
that Of few years ago. The black
tents of the Bedouln have gone, and
their place taken by the white and
khaki tents Of the British. pitched
north and west OF the Pyramids. Troll
ley cars run To within some hundred
yards of the Sphinx, and automobiles
travel the motoring road TO the base
of the Great Pyramid; from the apex
OF the Pyramid OF Cheops four long
ratus stretch down TO the ground. For
short time during the troubles In
Egypt the neighborhood Of the Sphinx
saw reverson TO lawlessness, and
Bedouins only the other day swooped
In from the desert and attacked par
~ Of sightseeing British at the Pyra-
mids Dwarfed by the Pyramids. the
latest visitor who has recorded his
impression found the Sphinx "disap-
pointing" and decided that so far
from having a cryptic expression,
her stone countenance has no express
sion whatever.-Christian Science
Monitor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-12-25
ANOTHER SURRENDER OF RIGHTS

The American people have perfect right to question the
the surrender rights the hands of
few Each surrender of the rights of citizens breeds
trouble until have settled policy that guarantees stable
government and grants no special privileges.
coal strike threatened the latter of October
ment the coal miners had fixing employment to
remain IN force during the continuance of the be-
eating the agreement He then declared that he
still fact that troops still being transported
strike under such circumstances would be the arreachg
plan ever presented this country limit the pro-
ness unqualified the President asserted strike under these
circumstances is not only uniustfabe; it is unlawful"
further pursuing the same line of thought he called upon
the public interest declare that any attempt to carry out the
purpose Of this strike and thus to parze the industry of the
- "o"'"""ent SUFFERING and distress of all our
pie must be considered grave legal against the
government and the people OF the United states"
The Presidents Attorney General denounced the strike
unlawful and secured Injunction against it. Mr. Palmer
eared that The u coal strike plain violation of Federal
The miners refused to back to work and the President negot
when their leaders advise
the production of coal.
President Wilson take his choice a plain
native Either he incorrect in declaring the strike unlawful
he has been guilty of compromising with awlessness
promise by the government with criminal nothing short of
surrender:
speech Harrisburg that mo government worthy of the
could permit the strike be used enforce the demands
The strike used and it continued be gov
eminent made concessions which satisfied the mine workers
true they have not attained all their original demands
probably never expected to attain them they have obtained
and prospect of obtaining all that they hoped attain
In the LADY house" comes under
the heading of mo occupation Dear mothers wives what
of 365 breakfasts lunches and dinners each year, What
the dishes and the what of thebut there there
occupation? Now don't laugh this very solemn matter
Emma Goldman contends that the State has no right to in
Get out and stay out all we ask of both you and
opinions are a menace to American government
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-12-25
Professional Enemies OF Crocodile.

There are men whose business IL Is
to catch crocodlcs and who enrn their
living by that means. And whenever
o human being has fallen victim n
professional crocodile catcher is asked
to help 10 destroy the murderer. and e
large reward offered him. The ma
jority of natives will not interfere with
the reptiles, or tnke any part in their
capture, probably fearing n they do
anything of the kind they themselves
may some time or other suffer for II
BY being attacked by q crocodile.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-12-25
The Brighter Side.

well. did the captain If Industry
see you?"
NO" replied MIR GadSpur.
You bear up well under the di"ap-
pontment."
yes. Yuu should have seen ms
private secretary. II was pleasure Ia
be turned down by such rare conbi'
nation IL feminine tact and lovellness
-Birmincl.am Agr-ilerald
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-12-25

the American people. They look TO us
as the human agency to extricats
them from the frightful situation in
which they have been left as a conse
quence Of the war.
IL we should fail TO aid them, starva.
ton and the winters cold would go ia,
to completing the work done by the
unspeakable Turk.
have not seen with my own eyes
the misery In which the Armenians
now exist. ! have been spared that.
But the reports which have been
brought in by agents Of the Near East
Relief and by representatives OF the
Peace Conference paint a picture OF
wretchedness inconceivable to those
Of the savagery OF the Mussulman.
Exiled From Homes.
Since the beginning of the war the
Turkish Armenians have been largely
refugees from their homes. A simple
agricultural people, they have been
exiles from their farms, deprived OF
all opportunity to support themselves
Year by year their sufferings have In.
creased. Now, year after lighting
has ceased, they are still living the
life Of nomads. able 10 continue 10
keep alive only by virtue OF America u
philanthropy.
These homeless people-"fllthy inn
dels" TO the Turk-were good enough
10 exert their poor might in our be.
half while the war was still In the
balance. Massacres OF q half century
had not so broken their spirit that
they dared not fight for right and for
democracy when Justice was the issue.
We accepted their aid then. Surely
we shall not pass them by without
Compassion now.
The day has passed when any self
respecting man dares permit absorb.
ton in his own personal affairs 10 ex.
clude consideration OF his neighaor's
well being. No honorable man can
knowingly allow his neighbor 10 hun.
ger or 10 go unclothed. The Christian
peoples Of the Near East are our
neighbors. The money needed to re-.
lieve them can be spared without
causing any man, woman or cald in
the United States 10 suffer.
nusi not Rest on Past.
In other years of our own free will
we sent missionaries 10 Turkey our
schools and colleges and hospitals
have played a wonderful role i'm hui
manizing that dark spot IN the world
Our ideas. our educational resources.
our material equipment. have been
leaven In the Near East. Because we
have done we'll In times past we have
this great opportunity for the present.
The Armenians have been treated us
perhaps no people in history have been
treated because they are the spiritual
brothers of western races.
VIII America help them? There
can he but one answer Their ncces.
sity is dire, but our power is great.
We are wealthy. We are a member ~
The family OF nations Our brothers
call MS Food. clothes. money. are i'm.
mcdlaiely wnnied. lf-ever unmcriied
suffering called for succor the plight
II the Arneninns should be needed
nuw. few months more and II may
np relief will be too late for those
nlriads whom only we can save W.
bail not fnil them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-12-25

Emma Goldman contends that the State has right
vestigate citizens personal opinions No. Emma possibly
Get and that's all ask of you both you and
opinions menace to American government.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-12-25
y. w. c. A. TRAINS WOMEN.

Young women students from forty
four states and nine countries-China
The Philippine Islands, France. Bulga
eia. Holland Russia. Armenia, Canada
and Mexico are registered IN the
National Training school Of the Young
Homcu's Christian Association In New
Nnik
rhcy are studying methods ~ '. W
t. A. work with view TO taking ~
positions in Y. w. G. 4. work either u
his country or in other OF The coun
tries where the Y. w. G. A. is carrying
On. opening and expanding its work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-12-25

In the returns the LADY of the under
the heading of occupation Dear mothers and what
of 365 breakfasts lunches and dinners year? What
the dishes and the what of hebut there there No
occupation? Now don't laugh this is very, solemn matter
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-12-25

What nre these naples AMI beeche
and birches but odds and idyls ant
madrigals; what are these pines an'
flrs and spruces but holy hymnsf-
Holmes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-12-25

Far better to dream OF crying than
Of laughter. for tears in dream mean
Joy and merriment in real life; while
laughter, when IL is dream laughter
presages difficult circumstances.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-12-25
MORCENTnAU PLEADS
FOR HELPING HAND
IN THE NEAR EAST
Former Ambassador TO Turke,
Says America Should Not Lei
Armenian Allies Starve.
BY HENRY MoRGENTHAu,
Former Ambassador TO Turkey arr
Leader In Near East Relief.

II they were good enough 60 figh
and die for us when we needed thei
help so sorely, they are good enough
now to share some meager littl,
crumbs from our plenty when the,
have nothing, when hundreds OF thou
sands of them are homeless. uDclad
foodess and threatened with eXtermi
nation by their enemies and our own.
Not far from a million Christians
have been murdered by their TurkisI
oppressors. Hungry, terror stricken
. hundreds Of thousands of refuge
now look to the United States for sue
cor.
Have Trust In America.
We cannot refuse. Next TO fhei
faith in God Is their trust In the dis
interested good will and generosity OF
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25
W. R. c. MEETING

The w. r. C. held their regula.
meeting In Barth Hall last Saturday
with good attendance. After the
business had been transacted u birth
day tea was served and the service
flag of the corps was demobilixed.
The ladies did the work in very i'm
pressive manner. The following
names were represented on the flag
George Cochran. Clarence Cochran
Roy and Stanley Pierce, Alfre
Smith, Clarence Graves, Francis Ed
wards, Robert Waters, Victor an
Will Light, John and James Mackey
Arthur Osburn, Floyd Scott, Ir'
Shelton, Samuel Doughty, Charlie
Bur on, Howard and Mckinley Liz
s ay, Clare Aimsworth, George Red
ford, Cecil Boyd, Harold Newton
Gordon Hooper, Glen Wagner, Lew
r. Hamill, Ruth F.. Hamill.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25

ment is maze mat Representative Y.
W. Halls name mad TO be auued W
Senator otaieys bill before 1t couiu
be passed IN une Senate. inusmucn
as 1t was Senate BAL, lne name o.
u Representative couiu noI De az
tachcd, ana the TACT OIL the mater 10
that wnen the bill reIerreu to Wen.
to the lower house Senator o.aiey
went along ana asked u Representa-
tive to see That Mr.. HANS name Was
attached, both us II matter OF ieeisia-
tive courtesy and to have Mr.. haii >
unqualified Endorsement ana support
for it. While this is mdeed IA very
trifling matter, nevertheless, 1t Is As
well to let the public know the facts.
1t is also doubtful il Mr.. Hall knew
that any such construction was to he
attached to the matter, as he and
Senator Staley are on the best OF
terms and have worked coordinateiy
for the things that were needed In
their county.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25
STATIONERY PROPOSALS.

December 10, 1919.
Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals will be received by the
county clerk until 10 o'clock A. NJ,
Of January 9th, 1920, for the follow
ing books ind stationery for the use
of the County Of jefferson:
80 Assessment Roll and Tax War
rant books of 6 sheets each and
bound in paper covers.
Binding later into two volumes
when completed by the assessor.
90 Block books in books Of g
sheets each.
rs Land books in books Of 8 sheets
each.
Loose leaf Land and Lot book.
Binding same when completed by
the assessor.
$500 Tax Schedules, same as
1919.
Binding same, per book.
Land and Lot Slips, per NJ.
One or more books To contain one
form for County Clerks Office.
One or more books to contain two
forms for County Clerks Office.
Ono or more books to contain
three forms for County Clerks
Office.
One or more books loose leaf form
IL pound Letter Heads, grade No.
/, per NJ.
Bond Letter Heads, grade No. l.,
per NJ.
5000 Tax Receipts, good paper.
per NJ, same as 1919.
No. 8, XXX Envelopes, OK KAN
per NJ.
No. o. Manila Envelopes, 10Hx
AZ, per NJ.
No. 6. Manila Envelopes. G% KIN
per NJ.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25

Books for County Clerks Office
to be regular full printed page made
on l.. l.. Browns or Byron Weston's
Best Linen Ledger Paper and bound
flat opening with canvas covers and
regular index.
Samples of letter heads and en-
velopes must accompany all bids.
Tho Commissioners reserve the
right to reject any and all bids.
BY Order Of the Board of County
Commissioners at meeting of Decem-
Der I, 1919.
F. N. FELCH,
County Clerk and Clerk to the
Board Of County Commissioners.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25

Our contemporary, the jefferson
County Republican, either thru its
zeal to clninm NIL the honors of the
passage Of the bills Of the recently
adjourned legislature for. its own
party representative, or with the in
tcntion of discrediting Senator Sta
ley's strength in the Senate. mad n
statement relative thereto which will
hardly be accredited by those who
are familiar with the facts in the
case. or acquainted with parliament
ary rules in celebrating bodies such
as the State Legislature. The state
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25

The Neighbors of Woodcraft OBJ
served their usual cIstom o. having
Christmas tree, Thursday evening
of last week, which was most en-
joyable affair. The tree was loaded
with gifts of rather a unique charac
ter for each member and Santa Clau
performed the task of distributing
them in amost generous and gallant
manner. A number of children
were present and entered into the
real spirit of the occasion. A music
al program consisting of a vocal
solo by Miss Frances Merriman, &C
companied by Miss Helen Klumker
Miss Doud dressed in dainty old-time
costume, gave one of her interpretive
dances, and the Doud orchestra gave
several musical selections. After
the program and tree fine lunch
was served byMesdames Parfit and
Benson and was enjoyed by all.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of
The First National Bank of Arvada,
Colorado, will be held in the parlors
of the Bank on Tuesday, January l3,
1920, between the hours of 1000
a. m. and 800 p. m. for the purpose
of electing board of directors and
for the transaction of any other le-
Ultimate business that may come be-
fore the meeting.
FIRST NATIONAL BANk
of Arvada, Colo,
Roy Staley, Cashier.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25

Mr.. w. X. Mason, who came to
Arvada n short time ago and pur-
chasd Mrs. Cantrelrs property on
West First street, has built green
house, which he will enlarge soon. to
supply the local trade with cut flow
crs, hot house vegetables, etc. He
expects to have fresh lettuce in the
early spring, and We believe his ef-
fort will meet with the appreciation
Of the people Of this community.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25
Notice of Final Settlement
Estate of Albert Wolff, b

No. 1O14. Notice is hereby given
that on the 18th day of January, A,
d. 1920, alto o'clock in the fore
noon of said day, will presentto
County Court of jefferson County,
State of Colorado, Mt the Court
House in Golden, my accounts for fl
nal settlement of administration of
said estate, when add where all per-
sons in interest may appear and OBJ
'ect to them, if they SO desire.
All persons in interest in said es-
ate to appear and defend therein or
bide the action of the court in tire
premises.
Dated this 3rd day of December
y. d. 1919.
MARY f. WOLFF,
Executrix of said Estate.
Pub Dec. II, to Jan. 1 inc.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25
Notice of Final Settlement and
Determinat ton of Heirship

Estate of Philip A. Keller, De-
ceased.
No. 1852.
Notice is hereby<given that on the
18th day of January A. D. 1920, at
10 o'clock in the forenoon of said
day, l will present to the County
Court Of Jefferson County, State of
Colorado, at the Court House in Col
den, my accounts for final settle
ment of administration of said Es-
ate, when and where all persons in
interest may appear and object to
hem, if they so desire.
And at the same time and place
upon the verified Petition of Nicho-
las Keller, claiming to be the father
md heir at law of said deceased and
IS such entitled to an estate of in
.eritance in the intestate lands, ten
,ments, and Entertainments constitu-
ting all or n part of said
estate, said court will receive and
hear proofs concerning the heirs of
said deceased, and will judicially as
certain and determine the heirs of
said dccedent, it being alleged in
said petition that said petitioner,
Nicholas Keller, of Arvada, Colo,
and Rose Keller, the mother of said
deceased, also of Arvada, Colo. are
his only heirs at law. All persons
who are or who claim to be heirs of
said deceased and interested in said
estate to appear and defend therein
or abide the action Of the court in
the premises.
NICHOLAS KELLER,
Administrator of said Estate
Pub, Dec. 18th to Jan. 1, inc.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25

Mrs. B. X. Moorehend and son
Ralph are confined to their home
with smallpox. At last accounts
they were getting along as well as
could be expected.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor and children
are visiting over Xmas with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. WILDER, and sister
Wrs. Chas. McFadden and family.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25

The Arvada High School Basket
ball teams suffered defeat ut the
hands of Wheat Ridge Inst Fridny
evening Mt the Davis barn to the
tune OF l3 to 3 in the second team
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25

game and 26 to 6 in the first team
game. The games drew large at
tendance and lots of rooters on both
was etao shr shr shr shr shrdshrd sh
sides. The teams are not down.
hearted, however, as they knew they
were playing a fast aggregation. On
the Friday previous they had the sat
isfaction of giving Littleton a drub-
bling by score of 25 to 20. The
lineup in the Littletop game was
Fox forward; Abbott forward
Schooley center, Harris, Maloney
and Headrick guards.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25

Mrs. Terrence White will enter
tain her people, about 1S in number
at big dinner and tree.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25

Mrs. Story has been suffering
with erysipelas for the past ten days
but is reported great deal better.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25

Frances Mahannah received u fine
Vose piano for Christmas, gift from
her father and mother.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25
Adjustment Day Notice

Estate OF ThOmNS .. SeiIWuHl Dc-
ceased.
No. 1907.
All persons having claims and de-
mands. against said estate are here
by notified to present them for ad-
justment to the County Court Of JEFF
ferson County, State Of Colorado.
at the Court House in Golden, on the
10th day of January A. D. 1920.
CLARA KIMBROUGH,
Executrix Of said Estate.
Publish Dec. IL to Jan. 1, 1920
AUXILIARY PRUNING
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Burton went
to Boulder for Christmas dinner with
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Cotton.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25
Local Lore

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The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25
cARBUREToR.

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your battery satifaction guaranteed.
G. S. SCOTT, Agent,
ARMADA, COLO.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-25

Earl Bennett spent Christmas will
an aunt in Greeley.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1919-08-15
The Cost Of Living.

Politicians assert that the next
campaign must have an issue,
cla.h with the parties, which will
cause the vo.ers to lean TO one side
or the other.
if an issue it wanted 1t Is easily
found. The American people are,
almost without xctp'ion, pinched
to make ends meet. Regard ess Of
salary prices continue t0 rOOSL hugh
and deficits IN the family pocket.
book shows up month after month.
Thousands OF wives have goue to
work, thousand of children are
working in an effort to aid father
pay the bill. The bare neces sites
Ut life are too high, they must coms
down.
The political party that wants an
issue can make one. Attack the
high cost of liv.ux and 90 through
st. Mihiel. .-McComb Enterprise,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1919-08-15
Arnold..Steele.
Z, r, SCRogGIN

A be ut ful Wedding took place ut
the hume OF the bride Tuesday
morning at eleven O'Clock, when
Miss RuGh Steele, of Adaton and
Mr.. Hunter Arnold, OF this city
were quietly married IN the presence
of the family aud a few Intimate
friends, Rev. Roand E,is. OF
Oktoc, otii ;lating, Mass Steele ID
/. beautltui On accomplished young
iaay aHd 4 tavoriee with ali Ybu
know her, The groom 10 To be con-
grstu.ated upon wiuulng her for q
bride, Mr.. Arnuid is The sou of
Mr.. John Arnold of this city, and
is u rising Young BUSINESS mau OF
this s,oLion.
Mr. and Mrs, Aruold left imme.
diately after the ceremony for q
"Trip W Memthis aud other clties =.
Upon their return, they Will make
thelr home at Sessums.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1919-08-15
To The Voters Of 0kibbeha County;

Through this medium I am ex>
pressing to YOU my sincere appre.
citation for your support in my re
e;ection for the important Office of
uuty supe intendeut Of edu.
Uat,n | shall ever feel gratful to
my many flledds who took much
interest in luY campaign Tor re.
election, aud TO those who op.
posed my selectlon have but the
kiudest feelings, My policies in
th" future shall be as they have
been i'll the past, TO deal honestly
aud "a rarely in the performance of
my aut to have malice toward
none, aud fair dealings to ail
Now since YOU have proven by
your ballots that | am your uDolce
tor this Utiice, | AIN asking 4 con.
llnuanDe Vt your hearty uoupe
IatlUu IN The SChoUl work uf our
uOntrY. la order that lhla work
be carried on 10 tue best adyanta.e Q
! must have your help, and ] nave
ever, Iuason to bele,,e that YOU
will give me thls help.
And thanking you agian for the
trust you haYe honL red me with in
return for the honor | am going ~
continue to give you the very best
service that am oapa bio ot slviDg.
Cordially Yours,
q, r, SCRoeaIN.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1919-08-15
Advice to Aatomobilists,

Slow down when passing police.
IN m, but at no other thine
Don't blow the horn. 10 blow
the horn stamps YOU as d Rtet h
d iyer and one who would rather
miss a pedestrian than run over
am
When yon get q neryous person
10 the Gar with you cut out the uiu, ,
fer, push the throttle upsh TO th.
last notch aud miss fifteen delivery
wagons by o hairs breadth. which
shows the passenger that yoa hay.
got plenty Of power aud that YOU
aFe / daredevil driver,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1919-08-15

On last Friday afternoon Mr..
and Mrs. Ii. II Bonner gave q
most delightful swimming party
and picnic at Garth's pond. Sew.
eral calls ot Young people motored
down from West Point and May.
new, al o Mr.. and Mrs. A. Is, Butts
RpDert Lampkin, Mr.. and Mrs.
SnUw, and b n. Buntln and family
were among the Jolly crowd.