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The Lamar register., 1919-07-02
GENERAL COLORADO NEWS

Every county in the state in which
there is agricultural land is making
to the State Board of Immigration this
year, through its county assessor, re-
ports on the acreage Of land cultivated
to all crops and certain other agricul'
tural data that will be of general value
to all interested in the development OF
farming in the state. The work in one
county was not begun when the prop
erty assessment was started, but the
information from this county is now
being collected by the assessor and a
partial report has been made. On July
] practically complete reports have
been received from more than one-hali
of the counties and the reports in other
counties are nearing completion. This
data will give the first accurate in'
formation regarding the acreage OF
crops cultivated in the various coun'
ties that has been available since 1905
and will put Colorado in the front rank
among the states in the collection and
publication of agricultural statistics
The information will be published ii
the Colorado Year Book, to be ISSUED
by the state immigration department
in July, and the various monthly is
sues of the state crop reporting bulle'
tin.
The Lamar register., 1919-07-02
Methodist Episcopal Church

Sunday school at 9:45.
Morning worship at 11:00.
Epworth League 7:15 p. IN.
There will be no evening service.
We are expecting a visit from GUS
sister church, the Presbyterian church,
in the absence of their pastor.
A. j. Waller, Pastor.
The Lamar register., 1919-07-02

There has been no general rain dur
ing the past week and crops are suf-
fering severely for want Of moisture in
some sections of the state, particularly
in the north central counties, where
there l. 8 1een little rain this month
In the itheastern half Of the state.
in the s.. Luis valley and on the west
ern slope there has been much more
moisture than in the north central
counties and crops are not suffering
materially. In the past ten days there
have been local rains in the central,
eastern and southeastern part Of the
state. Small grain is maturing rapid
ly and general conditions in the east
ern part of the state, where most OF
the wheat of the state is produced, are
more favorable than they were at this
time last year. In the north central
counties, however, much of the non-ir
rigated wheat has been entirely ruin
ed by the drouth. Reports received
by the Colorado Cooperative Crop Re
porting Service indicate in a general
way that the average yield per acre
of winter wheat will be greater than
last year in all districts except the
north central counties. The same is
true of barley and rye, but it is some
what too early to forecast what the re
suits will be with reference to spring
wheat and oats. Corn is progressing
fairly well, though it is somewhat late
The average this year will be the larg-
est in the history Of the state.
The Lamar register., 1919-07-02
General Crop News.

In order to obtain the most accurate
data possible on the average yields of
small grain per acre and the total
production by counties, the Colorado
Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
is arranging to have threshermen con-
tinue the practice adopted under the
direction Of the United States Food
Administration last year of making
full reports on the acreage and pro-
duction Of grains threshed by them.
Letters have been sent to all thresh-
ermen asking them to cooperate in this
work by making voluntary reports this
year, and most Of them have replied,
signifying their willingness to do 80.
There are about l 200 threshermen in
the state, and Indications are that they
will thresh more than 100000 bus
hels Of grain of all kinds this year. The
Crop Reporting Service will prepare
special blanks, which will be sent out
to all threshermen within two weeks,
on which they will keep the records
of acreage and output and return them
weekly to the office of the service in
the capitol building at Denver. It has
been found that information regarding
the actual production of small grains
cannot be obtained in any way except
through the cooperation Of the thresh-
ermen and they are to be commended
for their willingness to be Of service
to the state in this respect.
The Lamar register., 1919-07-02

The correct valuation of all property
in the state for purposes of taxation
in 1918 was sl.424. 81 ,28s, according
to data compiled by the State Immi-
grafton department from the records
of the State Tax Commission for use
The Lamar register., 1919-07-02

Gunnison county reports the highest
average salaries for school teachers in
Colorado, according to records compil-
ed by the State immigration depart
ment for publication in the 1919 Year
Book, soon to be issued. According
to these records high school teachers
in Gunnison county receive an average
salary of $3.50 per month, compared
with an average of $106.45 for the
state at large, while teachers in schools
employing one teacher receive s72.sl
and those where two teachers are en-
ployed receive an average of 500. The
lowest average salaries reported are
for teachers employed in one-teacher
schools in Park county, where the aver
age is $50 per month.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
GAVE NAME TO TOLL ROADS
To Weapon Carried by Collectors Can
Be Traced the turnpike" of
Modern Days.

Undoubtedly the name turnpike, as
applied to some roads, comes from the
fact that pixies or gates were set across
the roads by the keeper or toll
collector. In addition to collecting
tolls, it was a part of the toll-keeper's
business to keep the road in repair.
His wages and other expenses for
doing this were received from the
tolls collected from the people who
used the road to ride on in carriages,
wagons, etc. The Book Of Wonders,
published and copyrighted by the Blu
reau of Industrial Education, Inc,
Washington, D. c., says that in the
early DAYS the toll-collector was armed
with a pike, a long-handled weapon
with a sharp iron head, which he used
to prevent people who Travelled his
road from going by without giving up
their toll. Later on swinging gate
was built across the road, which made
it unnecessary TO use the pike, though
the name was retained, for no one
could pass while the gate barred the
way. When the passerby had paid his
tolls, the toll-collector opened the gate
and let him pass. If he did not pay,
the gate remained closed and the
driver had to turn back or decide to
pay. Hence comes the name turn
pike. In some parts of the country
they call these highways toll roads.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
ROCKING CHAIRS GUST PEWs
Pastor of Up-to-Date Church in Com
necticut Will Make Parish
toner's Comfortable.

Chester, Conn.-The Rev. George B.
Gilbert, rector of the Episcopal church
here, has ordered the pews removed
from the church and rocking chairs
installed in their place.
Mr.. Gilbert asserts it is the mon
strosity of STRAIGHTFORWARD pews that
is killing the church. He intends to
have his parishioners comfortable
when they gather to hear the gospel.
The old ladies can rock as hard as
they want to, can make the chairs
squeak and can bring their bag OF
stockings to mend if they want to.
Between Sundays Mr.. Gilbert will
have the church auditorium cleared Of
rocking chairs and the boys of the
parish can use the floor of the church
for a basketball court or skating
rink. After church on Sundays Mr..
Gilbert is willing to umpire baseball
game on the church lawn.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
Reward al limitations.

The entire machine is mounted on
truck wheels to make it easy to move
to the trees or logs, and from cut to
cut on a log qoithout stopping the en-
cine. For moving on the road, the
truck wheels are placed parallel with
the skids and the rig hauled straight
ahead. The wheels turn on two
way spindle. You do not have to take
them off, but can change direction OF
wheel travel by merely taking out
pin.
The Ottawa can be fitted for saw
ing down trees. 1t cuts level with
surface of ground, thereby getting all
the timber and leaving no stumps
sticking up. An automatic friction
clutch stops the saw in case of undue
resistance. Two men can fall forty
to fifty trees a day III ordinary timber.
The whole outfit is compact, simple,
durable against a lifetime of hard
wear. 1t sells for low price and is
fully guaranteed for reliable opera
ton in the hands of every one who has
trees to cut down and logs to work up.
Full information and low factory
price to you can be had simply by adj
dressing the Ottawa Mfg. Company,
2724 Wood ST., Ottawa, Kansas.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
"WeII, What Does This sayT


evidence seemed conclusive. Court at
taches naturally figured Lee Foon
didn't have q chance.
And then Lee Foon offered his testi-
mony. "These not lottery tickets" was
his first astonishing statement.
Judge Rossman grew interested. He
moved down from the bench and stood
at Foon's side in the prisoners dock.
"What are they, then?" inquired the
court.
"They pages torn from Chinese
school book" quickly answered the
bland and unsmiling Foon.
"Well, what does this say?" inquired
the court, as he selected an alleged
lottery ticket at random and handed ii
to Foon for translation.
sit say, 4 see the cat,'" was the
quick retort, which was almost drowned
in the storm of laughter which swept
over the courtroom.
"Well," muttered the court, as he
shook his head in q perplexed manner
"Tll admit that lottery tickets should
in time educate people that it's los
ing gambling game, but this is the first
time / ever heard ticket called a
page from a Chinese school book"
As so dumfounded was the court at
Lee Foon's abb that he permitted the
prisoner to go his way minus the fine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11

Accept "California" Syrup of Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach, liver and bowels. Children
love it's delicious fruity taste. Full
directions for child's dose on each bot
tie. Give it without fear.
Motheri You must say California"
ADV.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
OLD AGE STARTS
WITH YOUR KIDNEYS

action and enables the organs to Ghrow
| off the poisons which cause premature
old age. New life and strength increase
as you continue the treatment. When
completely restored continue taking a
capsule or two each day. GOLD MED
AL HARLEM Oil Capsules will keep you
in health and vigor and prevent return
of the disease.
Do not wait until old age or disease
have settled down for good. At the first
properly. 60 to your druggist and get q
box of GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil
| Capsules. Money refunded if they do
not help you. Three sizes. But re-
member to ask for the original imported
GOLD MEDAL brand. In sealed pack
ages.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11

Science saws that old age begins with
weakened kidneys and digestive organs.
This being true, it is easy to, believe
that by keeping the kidneys sand ana Gi ses
ing order old age can be deferred and
ME prolonged far beyond that enjoyed
by the average person
For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil has been relieving the
weaknesses and disability due to advanc-
ing years. 1t is a standard Old-time
home remedy and needs no introduction;
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil is Enclosed
in odorless, tasteless capsules contain
ing about 5 drops each. Take them as
YOU would q pill, with swallow OF
water. The oil stimulates the kidney
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11

While in the air on flight over San
Francisco, Lieut.. w. Edward Kilgore
wrote a newspaper story of the flight
and his experience, dropping it on the
building of the San Francisco Call.
The story was picked up and published
in the Call while the plane was yet in
the air.
Pierre Guerard, who had worked for
20 years in a tannery at Quebec with
ont any mishap. changed his job re-
Gently, and had barely started to work
in another tannery when he was caught
in SHIFT and instantly killed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
ORIENTAL SPRINGS
NEW ONE I'M WEST
Chinese Lottery Tickets pages
From School Books" He
Tells Judge.

Portland, Ore.--Whatever else the
prying police and prosecutors may say
about him, they are compelled to nd
NIT that Lee Foon is an ingenious cuss
They must also admit~that the willy
Oriental pulled one from the clouds
in police court, and got away with it
in big league style.
Lee, a studious looking disciple of
Confucius, stood with solemn mien as
he answered the police court roll on a
charge of having lottery tickets in his
possession.
Police testified that they had raided
Foon's quarters in the Chinese section
and procured an ample supply of dot
terry tickets, which they had found in
his room. Other paraphernalia used
for lotteries also was produced. The
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
WOMEN need SWAMP ROOT

Thousands of women have kidney and
bladder trouble and never suspect it.
Womens' complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, o.: the
result of kidney or bladder disease.
If the kidneys are not in a healthy
condition, they may cause the other or
gans to become diseased
Pain in the back, headache, loss of am
bition, nervousness, are often times symp-
toms of kidney trouble.
Don't delay starting treatment. DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, physicians pre-
scription, obtained at any drug store, may
be just the remedy needed to overcome
such conditions.
Get a medium or large size bottle i'm
mediately from any drug store.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for q
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
CONVERSATIONS

In one region of government forest
land in Argentina it is estimated that
there are at least 100000 pine trees
large enough for profitable numbering.
The stoneless prune, new produc-
ton, promises to become q popular
fruit. The fruit Is practically the
same as the ordinary breakfast prune
With the exception that the stone in
he center Is replaced by soft kernel
n seed that can be cooked with the
ruit and eaten.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
TORPEDOED!
Don't blast your Liver and
Bowels, but teke
"Cascarets."

You men and women who can't get
feeling right-who have headache,
coated tongue, bad taste and foul
breath, dizziness, can't sleep, are bill
ious, nervous and upset, bothered with
a sick, gassy, disordered stomach and
colds.
Are you keeping your liver and bow
els clean with Cascarets, or shocking
your insides every few days with Cal
omel, Salts, Oil and violent pills?
Cascarets work while you sleep; they
cleanse the stomach, remove the sour,
undigested, fermenting food and foul
gases; take the excess bile from the
liver and carry out of the system all
the constipated waste matter and poi
son in the bowels. Cascarets never
grippe, sicken or cause Inconvenience
and Cascarets cost so little too.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
EASY KOW TO SAW LOGS
AND CUT DOWN TREES

Only one man, or even boy, with
the improved ottawa Engine Log Saw
can easily cut twenty-five to forty
cords day, and at a cost of less than
&c per cord. This machine, which out
does all others, has heavy, cross cut
saw driven by a powerful especially
designed 4-cycle gasoline engine. It's
a fast money-maker f6.' those using it,
and does more than ten men could do,
either cutting down trees, saving logs,
or buzzing branches a0hile yoW rest.
When not saving, the engine can be
used for other work requiring power,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
Makes II Sam kim.

Fresno, Cal.-'In Russian It's easy,
but In American it seems impossible"
declared Owls Kniazavasky, speaking
of his names pronunciation. TO save
breath in speaking and ink in writ
ing he wants it made Sam King.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
pnIitical issues.

Real political issues cannot be man.
ufactured by the leaders Of political
parties, and real ones cannot be
evaded by political parties. The real
issues Of the day declare themselves
and come out of the depths of that
deep which we call public opinion
Garfield.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
Will Climb No More.

New York.-Charles Perkins, nervy
steeplejack who painted the Singer
building flag pole and scaled buildings,
will climb no more. Gassed while in
the A. E. f., Perkins nerves require
less daring work.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
Cut Him to the Quick.

observation-disclosures Gearson. told the
police he felt deeply cut to discover
the thief who entered his butchershop,
sliced off eight pounds of meat and
took his best knife as well.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
He Must Be in Livery.

One thing certain-if We ever get
able to own limousine car we will
have a liveried driver is we have to
dress that way ourself. -DaIlas News.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11

Handled by two men, new cleo
trically operated machine will 4,apply
800 square feet of stncco an hour.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11

On the Bottom of the Sea.
About 12,4O4,000 tons, or one-fourth
of the worlds shipping, now lies on
the bottom Of the sea.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
Crook Sorry He Spoiled
Appetites of Victims

st. Louis, Mo.-"Keep right on
with your breakfast-don't let
me disturb you," said man with
a big revolver, addressing Joseph
Matthews, night manager, and
August Koppell, cook, in the
Frank Chalk restaurant, as he
strolled in at 5 a. m.
The intruder took $50 from
the cash register.
"Sorry I spoiled your appe-
tites," he said, as he left, "but
just had to have the money"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11

To have the right theory of happi-
ness will not do much for you unless
you practice it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
The Condition.

people are certainly kicking
against prohibition"
'Yes, when they can't put the kick
in anything else"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
Subject Exhausted.

Subject EXhausted.
well, why don'r you say some
thing?" asked the angry woman after
her long harangue.
My DEAR" replied her husband,
meelzly, nothing remains to be said"
Boston Transcript.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11
ASPIRIN FOR COLDS

Insist on 'Bayer Tablets of Aspirin"
in "Bayer package" containing prop
err directions for Colds, Pain, Head
ache, Neuralgia, Lumbago, and Rheu-
matism. Name 'Bayer" means genuine
Aspirin prescribed by physicians for
nineteen years. Handy tin boxes Of IL
tablets cost few cents. Aspirin is trade
mark Of Bayer Manufacture of Mono
aceticacidester of Salicylicacid.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-12-11

No Doubt of 1t.
An indianapolis lawyer, who hans
dies many divorce cases in the county
courts, was approached the other day
by man who contemplated bringing
divorce proceedings against his wife.
II want to find out if have grounds
for a DIVORCE" he informed the at,
torney on entering his office.
"Are you married." the lawyer
asked.
"Why, yes, of course" responded
the client.
"Then you have grounds" the at
torney said.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-20

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Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-20
re That Will Add Much to the
 of June Brides and Groons!

Y therefore make choice of furniture this where w with given careful thought and wish profit by suggestions what kind of furniture will the lasting satisfaction and Whatever here will be thoroughly dependable and wish spread pay mens for what select months will find ready glad extend very liberal Come and through entire stock your leisure You will be urged many valuable suggestions find exceptional values every greats sore!
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-05-22

Miss Marie Withrow was INFORM
ing passenger to Omaha.
j. A. Coulthard is reported serious
ly ill at his home on North Second st.
DIR. Gertrude Gamble and DR.. Anna
Raymond were Omaha visitors today.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Coe departed
this morning for Stratton, Neb.,
where they will make their future
home.
Mrs. M. Lucy visited in Omaha to-
day.
Harry Ward went to Co. Bluffs on
business this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen G. Mason have
purchased Ford sedan Of the Ford
garage. It is the new model, being
equipped with starter and electric
lights.
w. A. Price is in Marshalltown to-
day on business.
Ward McGtvren went to Persia on
business this afternoon.
The Foote garage received car
load Of Essex cars this morning.
Edward Christian was in Soldier
on business matters today.
Percy Oviatt and Boone Daniels
left this morning for Powell, Wyo.
Drs. Devore and Heise operated on
Mrs. c. O. Kline, yesterday, for the
removal of her tonsils.
Dayle H. Frye arrived yesterday
from overseas.
Mrs. Dan Stewart Of Moberly, Mo-,
uand Mrs. John Mintun Of Grand Jet,
Colo, are the guests of Mrs. Chas.
Wolfe.
The Ford garage reports the sales
of cars to ]. E. McC lannahan, Gerald
Earlywine and j. w. Keith of Mon
DAMN; Wayne Clubhouse of Modale
and Elmer Peterson and F. H. Haynie
of this city.
Geo. Thompson of Chadron was
here yesterday shaking hands with
his many old friends.
E. M. Rhodabeck has purchased the
D. N. Hardy 20 acres, just north of
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Mahoney left
for Chicago this evening where they
will spend few days afterwhich they
will go to Excelsior Springs for ten
days.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-05-22

trola. Miss Julia o'Neif as principal
and Miss 1nez Wyant as teacher Of
the primary grades. surely proved
their worth and we all wish them
the best Of success where ever they
may be.
Misss Hazel Reel and Miss Carrie
Walker each received lovely re-
membrance from their teacher, for
perfect attendance for the term.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-05-22
R1vERyIEW SCHOOL

The Riverview Independent school
Of Rockford Twp, closed last Friday
with picnic dinner at 1870 and a
short program was given in the after
noon. On account of measles, several
Of the scholars were unable to attend.
Quite a few visitors were there and
enjoyed some fine music on the Vic
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-05-22
MEMORIAL sRRyICEs

All members of the various choirs
of the city and the Community Chorus
are urged to assist in the singing for
the Memorial services Sunday morn
ing at the M. E. church. Rehearsal at
the M. E. church, Saturday evening
at o'clock sharp. m24
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-05-22
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS

Soldiers and sailors, discharged
since Nov. IL, 1918, who have not re-
ceived &c per mile travel allowance,
from the place where they were dis
charged to the place where they were
mustered into service, as provided by
the new Law, can obtain application
blanks and instructions as to how to
obtain the balance which is due them
by writing w. R. Green, M. c., at
Washington.