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The Dolores star., 1919-04-25
FOR SALE.

One Fairfield l00-egg incubator,
price $500. One Economy King milk
separator, 60O-pound size, good as new,
price S45,00. One 12-inch walking
plow, used one year, price $500. One
2-horse disc, nearly new, price $1,000.
Inquire of F. A. Wheatland, Dolores,
Colo. 3tf
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-ISO
TRACT.
(Publisherl
PUBLIC LAND SALE.
Department of the Interior.
L. 5. Land Office at Durango, Colorado.

L. 5. Land Office at Durango, Colorado.
March %, 1919
Notice is hereby given that. as directed by
the Com missioner of the General Land office.
under rDyisions of Sec. 2455, K S, pursuant
to the ,plicatiOn of Bertha d. Morrison, serial
No. n,6jy, we will offer at public sale, to the
highest bidder, but at not less than 81 IS per
acre, at 10 O'Clock a. M, on the lith day of May,
EoSt at this office the following tract of land /:
SN, NE4, Sc NV 4, . SW T. section
IL township 20 north. range IL west, y. VI. z
Meridian, containing 100 acres. This tract is
ordered into the market on a showing that the
greater portion thereof is mountainous or
too rongh for cultivation.
The sale will not be kept open, but will be
declared closed when those prcsens at the
hour named have ceased bidding The person
making the highest bid will be required to
Immediately pay to the Receiver the amount
thereof.
Any persons claiming adversely the above
described land are advised to file their claims,
or objections, on or before the time designated
for sale.
JSo. T. JOYCE. Register,
First pub apr. I last pub may Q, 1919,
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25
H. G. BROWNING
Civil Engineer and Surveyor
Dolores and San Miguel Counties
NORWOOD, COLORADO
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION ISOLATED
TRACT.
(Publisher)
PUBLIC LAND SALE.

Department of the Interior.
U. S. Land Office at Durango. Colorado.
March 81, 1919.
Notice is hereby given that as directed BY
the Commissioner of the General Land Office
under provisions of Sec. 2i55. r. ., pursuant
to the application of Hattie Nj. Porter, serial
No. O7Sl9, we will offer at public sale, to the
highest bidder, but for not less than sea per
acre, at 10 o'clock n. M, on the lith day of
May, next, at this office the following tract of
land: Sc Sc 4, section SS, S SW 4, section
q, township 81 north, range Is west. N. NJ. P.
Meridian, containing 12D acres This tract
is ordered into the market on show.
ing that the greater, portion thereof is
m2nntainous or too rough for cultivation:,
declared closed when those present at the
hour named have ceased bidding. The person
making the highest bid will be required to
immediately pay to the Receiver the amount
thereof.
Any. persons claiming adversely the above
described land are advised to file their claims
or objections, on or before the time designated
for sale.
JNo. 7. JOYCE, Register.
First pub apr. 4; last pub may ., 1sl9.
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25

Ycu are proud OF our victory. As
On American you are proud of your
share of tie glory. With this glory
goes your share of the financial re
sp1nsibility. Cheering for Victory is
sentiment: paying 10. it is duty. just
as much of duty Us pAying yout
monthly bills.
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25
How Are Your Eyesf

E. F. Burnett, Optometrist, the man
with the o-chart method of examin-
ing your eyes for glasses, visits Dolores
regularly. When your eyes need at
ention. write Box l57, Pueblo, Colo,
for date of next visit.
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25

Don't let wounded soldier hep,
Hou sag that you sacrificed" b. sell.
1ns a Libet2 bonl below rar. lie
knows what lacr~t.ce is. He ;lsl
knows that Uncle !iAm viii pay pai
on every promise "hen that promise
natures.
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25

The best answer America can give
to Bolsheyism is united people be
hind the Government in a successful
Victory Liberty Loan. Bolsheyism
preys on weakness and yanishes at
the first real show OF determination
to back up principles Of real liberty
and real government
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(Publisher)
Department of the Interior,
L. S. Land Office at Durango, Color


U. S. Land Office at Durango, Colorado.
March "a. 1913.
Notice is hereby given that William J
Kitchen. of Dolores, Colorado, who, on June
%, 1915, made homestead entry No. .o5SI5
for w . Sc of section 33, township 81
filed notice of intention to make final three
year proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before j. NJ. Brumley, clerk
of the district court for Montezuma county,
Colorado, at Cortez, Colorado, on the 10th day
of May, 1919
Claimant names as witnesses:
Joseph s. Roatcap. Jesse j. Armstrong,
Clifford Johnston and Paul Balsiger, all of
Dolores, Colo RADIO.
JSo. T. JOYCE, Register.
First pub apr last pub may 9, 1919.
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25

Uncle sam has never dyf.u'ted ty
single dollar he las wed Wcu'I
you turn a triend dunn o. not lead
ing HIN money that ha has protected.
How that he neeIs ready cash IL
Iilyitiate his war debts?
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.

Estate of George Ditchtield, Deceased
All persons having claims against said cs-
tate are hereby notified to present them for
adjustment to the county court of Montezuma
county. Colorado, on the 5th day of May
4. d. 1919.
AMY S. DITCHFIELD,
Administrative of said Estate.
First pub April 4 last pub April 81, 1919
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25

War has taught us thrift. We NAV
save two things at once in the Victory
Liberty Loan-our own money and
our Nations honor.
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25

How much is your citizenshi
worth? Show It in the Victory Lii
erty Loan.
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25

The soldier did more than his share.
He gave. You are asked only to lend.
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25

1t was your war. 1t is %cur victory
Leud your share to pay the bills.
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25

Win your fifth service stripe in tho
Victory Liberty Loan.
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(Publisher)

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(Publisher)
Department of the Interior,
Q. S. Land Office at Durango, Colorado
April 5, 1918
Notice is hereby given that Albert Nolan,
made homestead entry No. 056S5, for W SW 4
section 20, township 3s north, range IS west n
NJ 2 meridian has filed notice of Intention to
ma ke final three year proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before j. Nj. Brum-
ley, clerk of the district court for Montezuma
county, Colorado, at Cortez, Colorado, on the
9th day of May 1919.
Claimant names witnesses:
Harry A. Morgan, Reuben A. Liseubury,
Daniel w. Lisen bury and John Spear all of
Dolores, Colorado.
JSo. T. JOYCE, Register.
First pub April II last pub May l6, 1918
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25

The yarks are wonderful! bows. but
they can't swinl~ home.
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25
II you fail to pay YOUR personal bus

IT you TalT TO pay YOUR Itfsoha1 bus.
ireas '"hss "c1 ran n be 'ilCe1 -
m! II yoI fail To len. !oui Just
snare TO pay the Nation war debu
.oI VIII b. ca!leI Stacker. You
know what your SHIRE is
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25

Cheering the heroes doesn't pay for
the victory
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25

Lend again and make it Paid-Up
Peace
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25
TIH'3lzEYTa 81 9 q
VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN "
0M-sy-EiL&D

You ordered Victory. Fay tho
price.
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25
Poor Excuse No. 10.

81 believe the Government shouldn't
have contracted for so much stuff in
advance. I'd be willing to subscribe
to pay for material we had used"
Oh, that's it? Then you would pay
the doctor who attends your sick baby
only in case the baby dies, and you
wouldn't pay for medicine that cured
the baby unless the medicine was all
used.
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25
Poor Excuse No. II.

But l haven't the cash just now
to lend"
Then lend your credit. The soldier
gave up his present and even mort.
gagged his future. He gave for you
and now you baIk at lending your
credit for him, Where is your pa.
triotism?
The Dolores star., 1919-04-25
Poor Excuse No. g.

Makers of munitions are wealthy
men. Let them carry the burden II
the Loan.
Then you would refuse to pay your
grocery bills because your grocer owns
his home while you rent. Never mind
The wealthy men are sweating great
drops of perspiraton over their in.
come tax and their war profits tss
They know there has been a war, and
they're being asked to subscribe to
the Loan, too.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
Floor and WaIIn

The choice Of floor covering Is az
fected by so many conditions that 1t
Is not easy to lay down any definite
rules as guides. Rugs and carpets
should always be as incOnspicuous as
possible. They must blend with the
walls and furnishings or an otherwise
beautiful room win prove unpleasant
to live in. The less pronounced the
floor Of the room, the better and more
restful the combined effect.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
som. RsmarsasIs shOotino.

A play was being given By group
Of soldiers, the hero Of which was to
shoot blank cartridges At row Of bot
ties standing on a shelf. while anote-
er soldier, well concealed was to break
each bottle In turn with the point OF
his bayOnet. thus pretending that the
hero was shooting the bottles. Through
some misunderstanding the hero start
ed shooting at the wrong end OF the
row, while at the other end the bottles
were being broken
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12

The original ''bIaekgusrd," OF more
properly BLACK guard" consisted OF
the whole body OF the camp followers
OF an army In the field during the wars
Of the middle ages Many OF them
had TO do win food and cooking. and
50 they Travelled with their pots pans
and <other kitchen utensils. and as
moreover, to wash while on the march
was a dlmcult matter. II Il easy to see
how applicable the term became 10
these. They were q dirty lot and most
OF them thorough ruh1ans-
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12

Keeping Interested does not Just
point toward the serious side Of lie.
Il points to recreation-fhat absolute
y necessary constituent Of sane
healthy living. Set yourself m the
swim Of good times" tines that VIII
make you laugh and forget your trou-
bIes. There Is nOthing easier than 70
slip cut Of the way Of having good
times as we get older, and yet the ca
paclty for enjoyment never dies In rs
though In cur morbid perversiC OF
mental vision We Insist 70 ourselves
that Il has left N
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12

At mountain stations where one y
above the greater part Of the lower
dust-ladsn layers OF the atmosphere
more stars are visible than at sea
level. Some recent observations az NJ.
Wilson By Van der Bilt show tnat
the limit OF unaIded vision there. with
ont even the aid Of screens 70
shut on the light Of the sky, Is at
about the seventh magnitude-that Is
the falntest stars that can be seen on
the mountain are two and one-nait
tines brighter than can be seen AZ sea
level.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12

A young Swedish girl was very
homesick. ~You ought % be content
ed, and not fret for your old home,
Ina" said her mistress, as she looked
at the dim eyes Of the girl. you are
earning good wages. your work Is light.
every one Is kind to you, and You have
plenty OF friends here" Yes, ma'am,"
said the girl. But II Is not the place
where I do be that makes me vera
homesiek: Il Is the place where don't
be-"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12

Everyone has observed trees that
have been followed out BY ants, and
Il Is apparent that their biting powers
are equal to working In the hardest
woods In tunneling. ants are expert
and authentic cases are known OF thelr
tunnelIng under bitches and streams.
Indeed, a South American ant Is said
10 have excavated q tunnel under the
bed Of the Parahyba river at q place
where It Is as broad rs the Thames
At London bridge.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
un. and Down, Ct Life.

Mildred had been watching the pa
perhanger with so much interest that
he did little that escaped her eye.
When he left the first night he left
all his tools, including several ladders,
behind him. a fact that excited Nil
dred very much. AS he waved good
night to her she called frantically to
him: ~Oh- Mister Paperhanger, you're
forgetting all your ups and downs"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12

some recent Investigation q .the
fnmpersture Of leaves mace IN the
deserts and mountains Of Arizona and
IN the santa Lucia mountains q Cal
Iforula have resulted In the diseov-
cry that leaves show 4 very rapid
change Of temperature at times. These
auctrations are almost constantly go
ing on. Changes Of from / to 3 oe-
Rrees centigrade were observed In from
twenty to sixty seconds, ana II 4
moderately strong wind Is blowing the
change may amount to 5 degrees IN
thirty seconds.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
Let Feet L,ru.r.

Your left foot is larger than Won,
right,-ln 80 cases out Of 100. Sciepr,
explains Il In many ways; but We Ar.
eept the easiest one, which Is that ",
are a world Of left-foOted lounRerz
We lean against posts and door jambs
and we do most Of our leaning on Ia.
left foot; consequently. through the
years Il has grown to support n,
weight that the lazy right foot doesn't
ne next time you buy shoes, hs,,
your left foot measured first
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12

Elizabeth and her mother went to
the city 20 spend the day. leaving
Aunt Eleanor. a house guest, alone.
Upon their return Elizabeth question
ed: aunt Nellie. did you get lonely
while we were awayF Yea" was
the reply. WhereupOn the little miss
asked: Then did you tell yourself a
nice story7s
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
Travelling Fingers.

TypIsts' fingers are the most amaz-
ing travellers In creation, and are cap
able Of going tremendous distances
without the fatigue that would come
TO the feet and legs In performing q
similar journey. In ordinary type
writing the hand may travel, accord
ing to an expert, 10000 miles a year
and not indicate any impairment in
efficiency. This refers, Of course to
the average typist In an ONCE.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
II..a far naaLaaNaa

Tea leaves are often used to damp
en- carpets. but they should not be too
wet or left lying about long. or the
color may come out Of the carpet
Tea leaves. however. are valuable for
various other purposes. Store them
for three or four days, soak them In
q pail for about an hour. then strain
on the water. which II an excellent
wash for all vanished paints and
makes them look equal to new.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
MAGAZINE Gun Teeth.

The elephant has what a dentist
calls magazine gum teeth" because Of
the curious fact that when the big
pachyderm wears on front tooth It *
replaced by the one just behind It. the
whole row moving up q tooth. II is
said this takes place continually. 30
Jumbo always Is guaranteed set OF
teeth, no matter how many he wears
cut.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
,sTnSlsIon Expleded.

Again that old stuff about giants In
those days" has been rudely punched
out By the museum visitors inspecting
suits Of armor worn BY doughty
knIRhts IN the '-dfteens" One Of our
regular doughboys Of average proper
lions cannot get his arms Into the
leg pieces, and the average schooiDoy
Of the present day would find the
suit uncomfortably tight.-Florida
Times Union.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
eeed Praetlee b aankIna.

A banker / know says that in loan
sng money he also asks about 4 mans
wife. Is she spender? Does she Of
ten run the family financial affairs
against her husbanS's judgment7 The
banker Is suspicious Of that sort Of
man. You may think when a woman
is very prominent socially she ''helps"
her husband. but this banker denies
IT,. w. Howe's Monthly.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
In. n.lIelou.lr inclined

Malicious people are Of two types
the actively malicious and the passive
" malicious. Between the two there
Is a difference not OF kind but merely
Of degree. The actively malicious are
people who delight In bellttling and
Injuring others, whether by petty Cos
sip or outright SANDER. The passive
~ malicious find a strange pleasure In
hearing Of anything that IS to the dis
credit OF other people.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
Tha Main Paint

Eve had formed the bad habit a,
running away, so to impress her fully
with the danger Of 50 doing, her a.
Their took her on his knee and told her
the story Of Charlie Ross-hOw h.
was coaxed away from his yard one
day by a man who promised him some
candy and he never came back to HI,
parents. She listened intently. and Al
the close 0t the story she looked M
and asked: well, did he get the
eandyT
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12

seaEulls do not always rOost On the
water, a. persons familiar with the
places say that thousands Of gulls
roOst in trees on Big Duck, Little
Duck and old Man Islands In Maine,
and not only roost In trees, but nest
In them as wen. The same Is true Of
many other islands along the Maine
coast. The EuIls Of Boston harbor and
thereaboufs have particular rOOsting
places on the water.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
To Clean OIL PaintIna

Take the picture OUT Of the frame
and lay a clean lowell soaked In clean
water over Il. Keep the towel wet
with clean water for two or three
days. Change the towel two or three
times. Wipe the picture with q vet
sponge until little trace Of dirt is LEFT
Repeat the process il necessary Until
the picture Is clean. When clean, ub
dry and apply clear linseed oil.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
Japansse Haindressera.

The professional eolffeur for men h
q much older occupation in Japan than
that for women. There are records ls
far back as the thirteenth centuu Of
male halrdnessers for men; for the
samuraI especially were very part7
lar as to how the hair was done Up
though as q profession the cOlfeOr
was Of somewhat later growth
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12

James was TOO ppgneeiOss q his
r-~.her's way q thinking. She Often
scoIded him for getting Into fights
with other boys. and told him Il would
be better 10 stand . little picking On
than to be flghting half the time. One
day he came home with garments
solled and torn and explained that he
had been IN A aght because he had re
fused 70 take q dare. After q heated
argument With his mother shout II he
exclaimed. -Gee WIKI, mother, !
shouldn't think you'd want to bring uD
your boy 10 be q eowsrdi'
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
Good Law. for Germany.

The Delbrueck law. which became
effective In Germany early In 1914
provides for Germans retaining Their
allegiance to Germany while becoming
citizens Of the United States or any
other country. In assuming the new
citizenship a German subject, If It suir
him, continues his German Citizenship
and allegiance in Germany according
20 this law.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
Ne Md for El,u Il saa.

A device that prevents a nag dis
played on a horizontal pole from be
coming tangled Is described in the
Popular Science Magazine. It Is a
wire rod that extends along part Of
the lower edge OF the flag, to which
IT is held In place by q clip at each
end. For large flags a hook passes
through one of the eyelets Of the nag.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
WIsdom IN ouot,tio,

Bartlett, In his Familiar ono,.
ions" gives the following: I'VE 80
Of q certain Roman emperor who nm u
q magnificent palace. In digging 49,
foundation. the wOrkmen discoyaras
4 golden sarcOphagus Ornamsn,eS
with three circlets, on which wers :.
scribed, I have expended; S,r.
given; ! have kept; l have possessed.
I do possess; I have lost; 1 am nm,
ished. What I formerly expended :
have; what I gave away, l have
Costa Romanorum. Tale XVI"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
Tanfinn Ia

II you wish to test the purity Of tea
take a table knife and q sheet Of white
paper. upon which rub the tea with
the knife. When the leaves are pow
dered the paper is busted clean and
Its surface examined. II the tea Is ar
tifcially eOlOred. streaks Of vivid
PrusSian blue will appear.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
Habit Of Decision.

Most people who have succeeded in
any direction Of activity can trace the
measure Of their success to the habit
Of deciding things for themselves. One
Of the greatest temptations We have is
to eonfide In others. By yielding to IL
we not only become a nuisance TO our
friends but keep on lowering our own
powers ofNresistance.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
Natural Question.

Esther Is an inquIstive little gin.
One day 1 took her for a walk and
every time we met anyone she would
ask who II. was. We were inst pass
ing a large apartment when q man
drove up In a car. Esther immediate
~ asked: 'Who Is that. Aunt Gather
Inc? Is that the doctorT' I told her
that 1t was Then she said: who
Is he going to fixP'-Chicago Tribune.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
nnn Hinh 70 Lend.

Our neighbor. who has a great habit
Of borrowing. came over one afternoon
to borrow some baking powder and 1
told her I had none. In the course OF
conversation she mentioned the high
price OF baking powders, when my
brother spoke up: Look on the gro
Gerry bin and see how much they
charged me for the can I got this
mOrning. Exchange.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
The Tslltals Thumb.

1t Is q well-known fact among nerve
specialists that By an examination Of
the thumb they can tel II the patient
Il affected. or likely to be affected. By
paralysis or not, as thu thumb win In
dicate this a long time before there
Il any trace Of the disease IN any 9TH
er part Of the system.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
WASHING Enamel.

All dirty marks on white enamel
should be rubbed with a piece Of
flannel moistened with methylated
spirit. Then wash the enamel with
warm soapy water, dry and rub with
a flannel sprinkled with whiting. POI
isfring with a dry buster completes the
process. White enamel furniture treat
ed In this way from time to time re-
tains its brightness for long period.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
.AnFldpaHoa.

ne following extract from 4 letter
a thanks = cherished By Its recipient.
The beautiful elock y0u sent rs came
in perfect condition. and e nov In
the parlor on top of the book shelves.
where We hope 20 see yon soon, ard
your husband. also. n ne can make Il
convenient Boston Past
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
what q. Really Mnnted.

Little Lowell had been wanting q
goat. dis father had promised to
get one for him. When the new baby
came and the doctor showed the little
bundle to Lowell and said: This II
your new sister, my son; what do you
think Of herr Lowell looked at the
baby seriously, then replied: We'll.
I'd Ike her better II she wuz a goat"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12
iInh.nnx EnmlIr cennsetIons.

I believe that much unhappiness
comes from attempts to prolong fam
lily connection GAduly. and to make
people hang together artifcially who
would never naturally do 50. / am GER
tain my father. after he was forty,
did not wish to see my grandmother
any more. Speaking for myself. !
have no wish to see my father again.
e. W. HOwe's Monthly.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-07-12

Some diplomatists seem TO achieve
great success simply By sitting light
and letting matters take their own
course. something after the manner Of
the Arkansas farmer who retired In
disgust. saying he believed he could
make more money By accident than
he could by farning-Kansas City
Star.