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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10
UES TIONS
AND
Ans WERS


n WHAT Is the proper way 20
~. place an address on an en-
veIopef A. r.
A. It should be written in ths fol-
loving form-
Frederic J. Haskin.
Washingtoa.
1855 You Street D g
The reason for writing the address
this way is that the nail may se
handled more eXpedlrious.g ~ ne
postofffce department me cerA4
who handle the letter through all OF
fhe sfares Of its Journey. from the
writer 10 the recipient are not IN
feresfed in the street address y hen
the street address IS placed a. a7Ie
indicated i may BE- isn2ree nm i-
O. What did the peace CONFIRMS
ut Paris cost the United etateat = T.
President wilson asked Tor an
appropriation o. sszls764 Tor lne -
their stats 1t is estimated that the
total amount will be over tlslul.l4.
q II q nnaa riding on q ear which
Il moving ut the rate Of 80 miles an
hour leaps into the uir, viii the car
run from under Aim or VIII be come
down in the same place from Fnteh
he lenDcdf s. E F.
A The car VIII not run from under
MN NHa1AH MS ANNA- AA "a az HH---la
the same rate as the car
q Is the present government o
France and its president soeintis tiei
o. n. X.
A. President Poincairs IS not a
socialist. and the socialist party does
not rule IN France
q. II Is possible for a snake TO
charm a human beinEg n. G. s.
A The biological survey says tnat
e IS Impossible for a snake 70 charm
a human being
q. what IS the nero population
Of the United sfatess r. J.
A. There were s.az $50 negroes =
this country when the last census
was taken
O. Ar the men who served IN the
United fSafes merchant marine Eur
Ing the war entitled 20 the $50 bonrss
A. they are not. The question Of
giving a bonus to persons VINO have
served in the merchant marine has
ben referred 70 CONGRESS. but 10 date
nothing has been done along this line
its flour durfaE the warR D. =. v
A. IL bought the wheat At the fixed
price, took this raw material 20 the
mills. studied the mills 90 determine
the cost OF grinding a barrel o. flour
at each OF them. naId them that price.
plus q profit OF 25 cents on each bar
rel. and took the -four away.
(Any reader can get the answer
to any question b. WrirlnE The
Herald rnformario1 bureau. Frederic
J. Hzzkin. director, Washington. D. C.
This offer applies strictly 70 informa-
zion The bureau cannot give advice
on legal. medical and financial mat
ters. 70 does not attempt TO settle
domestic troubles. nor TO undertake
exhaustive research on any subject
Write your question briefly and
plainly Give full name and address
and enclose two cent stamp for re-
turn POSTAGE All replies are sent
direct 10 the inqurer-l
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10
ID Broaden Mexican Id.

THE decision Of the chamber Of commerce to make every
effort extend trade relations between FL Paso and
Mexico IS which VIII meet with hearty approval for
il is recognized by those who have given the subject much
thought that cooperative endeavor broaden the trade
channel between FL Paso and the cities and country com
munitie Of Mexico VIII be effective than the efforts
OF many firms working along individual lines.
The volume of business between Mexico and FL Paso
already large but be made larger and WIDER It is
believed through correspondence and advertising The
assistance Of the American oonsuls insofar they
able to help nay be taken for granted.
Ordinarily personal visits best to get business
but where these impossble,-and they i1npos-
sbs when the solicitation of many interests big field
is to be atemptedthen the establishment Of relations
BY correspondence is good move The personal contact
can be formed later.
One favorable feature is that Mexico firms ready
to do business with Americans American establishments
which can qualify as to goods prices and prompt
ness Of delivery chance this trade to the south
san Antonio Los Angeles quite wei Of
that fact as is e Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10
TraUe Iette



rs New York on East 18th street IS
1 very tiny arts and crafts jewelry
show where semi-precous gems an
handmade settings are solo. and very
precious gems Of philosophy ana
cheerfulness given away. one small
room is divided in Two by a partition.
The front half is occupied by the
counter and show window. and the
back half IS the home Of the jeweler.
1fr. Schenck. Because az an injury
Mr. Schenck spends all Ct his days.
winter and Eumnie-. in d -els-el chair
in these narrow quarters OF on the
sidewalk before his doar.
But if Mr. SCIENCE cannot 20 20 the
world, much Of taa little world around
18th street cones to afr SetCrck. They
patny, or even manly 20 buy his
wares Iney go TO tel him their
troubles and be inspired ailI 1iftred.
FROM Mr. Scheuczfs view 70 int every
thlng IS good NO Misfortune can
hurt you unless YOU -er IT, hu. every
thing is sent 10 help rou IL you VIII
give ir half -hance nsteac 81 short
sightedly stopping up your mind with
gloom He talks rcl aut y your
troubles with such an earnest tone
IN MS voice such an eager faith iu
his eyes. that vol can't help feeling
heartened- Such perz stem optimism
might seem exasperating in a snug
and fortunate Individual. but IN this
sorely tried man it rings true. His
utter disregard Of his own troubles
his sympathetic interest IN the
troubles OF others, send people out Of
his shop little ashamed Of complain
ing and with new courage in their
hearts.
children are Mr.. schenck's particu-
lar friends. Every day after school
they are clustered about his shop
playing. or inside listening breath
lessly to the marvellous tales he tells
them as he sits hammerine out his
exquisite little bits OF jewelry. his
influence with children Is wonderful
He never breaches, he is always Jolly.
but the worst boys in the neighbor-
hood become suddenly mild-mannered
and eager 10 serve in his presence.
and the shyest and most abnormally
self-conscious children gradually for
get themselves. Ii IS a hobby Of his
TO study these little friends and pa
tlcntly help them develop.
Altogether If success is a matter IF
swing value lIr- Schenck is probably
The most successful jeWeler In New
York.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10
Gaze Friends Tequila;
They Gaze Him Moneu

Santa re, y. n, Oct 10.-Transac-
lions in tequi1a were confessed BY H.
S. Mostella OF Deming in the United
States district court here. Judge Colin
Neblett sentenced the defendant TO
pay a fine OF 500. which was prompt
~ done The lightness Of the SEN
tence was Que to the physical condi-
ton Of Mostella. who has tuhercu-
losis. de explained 10 the court that
on occasions he had presented bottle
OF tequila to a friend as a gift, and
that in each instance the friend. out
Of pure gratitude, had reciprocated
with a present Of IS. BE promised
the court that he would not further
engage in the practice Of using bottles
OF te1uiia Tor gifts.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10
II Years Ago Today
re-n-. III. ll.rnIa 81 tn. nnle. Inn5

THREE 10 nothing in favor Of New
l York was the result OF the first
game Of the Championship series be
tween the New York Nationals and
the Philadelphia Americans yesterday
afternoon. played at Philadelphia
Today the Phlladelphtans defeated
the New Workers by the same score
at New York
Bids for paying the streets in dis
trict No. j viii be opened at the city
hall on November l.
Plans for the, annual fair project
viii be laid before the chamber OF
commerce directors at their regular
meeting this evening.
added to the treasurer5 Of the
Pioneers association. D. ". Reck-
hart. president of the NcGinty club.
has turned over the McGinty cannon
to secretary Newman. Of the Pioneer
society. on condition that the cannon
never be permitted TO leave the pos
session or leave the city. save tenn
porarily for exhibition purposes.
Tax paying time viii open in Fl
Paso county about November l. The
rolls show the total valuation Of
property in FL Paso county in 1905
state and county. TO be collected are
CateFDliers are destroying trees in
FL Paso.
Dr. ". r Weeks has returned from
the east after being away since June.
Mrs S w Kitchen returned from
Mrs. E F. Summons has returned
after spending the summer IN Colo
rado.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10


Mr. JAMES G. MeEARTs
CARE First National Bank
ny DEAR jim:
THE OTHER day.
THERE CAVE to Il Paso.
An OLD friend OF mine.
BIZ THE name Of Tom DYER
AND We were sitting around
IN TIE hetsl lobby
AND EACH Of Us.
WAS TELLING the other
HOW WELL We had done.
AID WE we're Dragging.
AND GETTING earleaa
ABoCT WHAT We were saying
AND ToN said
arFE NOTICED IN your column.
THAT ONCE in a while
@KoU WHITE q letter
sro JAMES C. McNary
-ASD FELLAs IKE that
-Do YOU know them auar
AND THERE I vas.
SITTING IN she lobby.
AND 7 kept OF Dragging.
AND BEING careless
AND ] said I did
AND THEN told him
ABOUT THE wonderful place.
ToU HAVE IN Austin Terrace.
AND THE way told e.
TON GOT Al idea
That MOST Of ny week ends.
ARE SPENT with you.
AND THEN 1IaybeIe came.
AND TON tod her-
HOW I kaeE James NeNary.
AND BOW We are friends.
AND tn. Big pipe organ
AND liAYBELLE SAID
SHE HAD read al about H.
AND WOULD give most anything.
IF SHE could 90 through st.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10
We TOWNE GOSSIP
REGISTERED e. oias-

AND WOULD I take her.
AND / ask you. jim
WHAT WAS I to do.
AND said would
AND TOMORROW.
I'M GOING 70 ger ny car.
AND WE'RE going 10 start out
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10
Ripping Rhymes
Sordid Times

WERE busy pteering that the publishers
are fearing that their trade viii Everyone talking prices
fosn 50 high they break the hearts ard that to divert our
tncghts would talk Of books
shadows IAN but the oostng bghters gather round whOop
baTL would speak Of good old Dante when the
folks shany grind u
ballad tusy gophone people paid roast the
poftee play neighbors come and
break the strings and they HCome off Delay
solemn things And their talk is all Of robbers
grace; and such hopeful soued AHeaEhers myself place
e tax Is al OF heng and Of who should be ned and they
cleaning gTgng nched talking
prices tired Of talking enwrap ny
fTsst
Copyright Matthew Adams WALT MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10
FOREIGN MONEYS RISE AND FALL
AFFECTS u. S. COMMERCE

MERICAS strong position IN world commerce and the
weakness Of other natons-for the present lsast-s
illustrated BY the state Of the foreign exchange market
American goods and dollars premium The United
States is the chief exporting nation Of the world The
balance Of trade is heavily in our favor
About two weeks ago New York exchange on London
sold ct s415 to the pound sterling The normal exchange
rate is S4s55s A ago Saturday it was quoted at
$500 The following Tuesday it had reapsed TO Sab
In the same period Of time tie franc the exchange
vsIs Of heh normally is 70 is cents, dropped II -
cents TO z SO dropped again to II 81
Marks at low level and res under the normal rate
TINS shows that not only is the dollar at premium
and foreign money below par but it also shows the dis
ordered state Of foreign finance
What the present condition means business men may
be judged from the fact that draft London for 1000
pounds sterling received by American merchant at the
first time above mentioned would have been worth $3.50
At the end Of the week it would worth s425z
vhle little later It would have worth only $3.50
1t may be judged further from he fact that e
PasoaHs owing French firm 5000 francs able
day buy foreign exchange advanta geousy that he
could settle his debt with s5625o whereas another
cay slightly later It would have cost him $3.50 At the
normal exchange rate sese50 would have been required
to hquidate his 5000 franc debt
The effect Of this state Of affairs foreign
financial and trade relations may be imagined The drops
IN the value OF foreign money present extremely favorable
moments for paying off indebtedness but the fluctuations
have the bad effect the other hand Of causing uncsr
tainty amounting to bewIderment
Fundamentally, the cause for the depreciation Of
change the markets Of allies is the immense
IN their exports We could be quite content
and the decrease in their exports We could be quite
content to hold overwhelming balance Of trade there
way Of eliminating the heavy fluctuations in
change rates and If the foreign countries were wiling TO
remain the light end Of the scass-wich they would
not be- Continued increase Of purchases from the United
States and continued fan in foreign exchange rates VIII
mean either that American firms must offset the trade
balance by extension Of credits the foreign countries
viii have cuTta their purchases very sharply Eng
land has already begun to do Extension Of credits Is
essential the welfare Of the merchants Of the United
States ard foreign countries.
Financial interests IN the east have slrsady formed
machinery for handling foreign credits but feel unable to
Junction except most cautiously and within limits
long there uncertainty about the peace treaty and
It's ratification.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10
HOROSCOPE


4 ma w AANaAI4lA A.AAa
A srROLOGERs read this as IN
n certain. day. While Jupiter and
Venus are in benefic aspect. n the
morning. Neptune and Jupiter rule
strongly FOR eva later in the day
The sway is not a fav0rabIs one
Tor business o. commeros- A threat
ening condition OF trade nay cause
sore temporary crisis.
There IS menacing sign that
seems 70 point to losses In the the
ater
Women VII rrcsrer more IN love
than IN business affairs today the
seers declare
According 10 ancient lo-s this
should be lucky sway under which
20 wear new clothing. since lura1li-
iry and becomi1suess are more likely
20 be assured when Venus IS friendly
Neptune gives warning to those
who 20 20 sea for gain Fishermen
should especially be cautious while
this c1nfiE uratiou prevails
A new leader among American Wo-
men VIA attain great political prom
inence. asrrologers declare.
Congress continues subject TO the
most disturbing conditions and there
may Be more than one sensational
incident after the uert new noon
Food VII locus pu1lic attention
IN an unexpected manner before
THANKSGIVING, Il IS prophssied-
Scandinavian affairs VIII be much
discussed IN the next few weeks. ie
the stars are read Alright.
Formal ceremonials, narades re-
ceptipns and gorgeous entertain
meurs VIII contrast with poverty.
hunger and discomfort during the
remainder OF the year. the stars IN
dicate-
Persons whose birthdats It Is
should be careful In money matters
Speculation VIII be unfortunate
Children born on this day are like
" 20 be kind and affectionate hut
too generous for their own best In
Couyright 1913. By the Lc-
Clurs Newspaper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10

t6hTO CROSS country hike was ever
IN made as inexDensively as the
march to Fort Bliss from Maria was
made by the Eighth cavalry said
C. c. Maria. ]. n. C. A. secretary in
the Big Bend district. 1T only cost
$40 to bring the entire organization
on the march that lasted eight days
and a half Two Y. NJ C. a. secre-
taries with the Eighth and a show
put on every night When the cavalry
regiment pitched its tent the ~
pitched tents also. and put on boxing
matches and other entertainment
The morale OF the Eighth Uas never
heusr. Lieut. Laudruin, 2 native
Texan. who IS commander Of the S5lth
the regiments equipment TO Fort
Bliss was so wei pleased with the
low cost OF the trip that he gave a
luncheon TO his men al the sheldon
hotel Thursday noon 1t took IL
trucks to bring the Eighth's equip
ment The transport corps viii re-
turn Friday"
Excellent PROSPECTS for oil exist
in Culberson ana Hudspeth counties.
said district attorney Leigh Clark
Tests are now being Put down At
san Martin and also near Sierra
Blanca, and the residents Of those
sections are extremely optimistic
over the prospects. A large number
OF oil operators from the north and
east are interested in leases in the
rransPecos section and the entire
country win be prospseted."
But little criminal procedure
awaits the fall session OF the a4rh
district court at Sierra Blanca" said
assistant district attorney Frank
Lyons. "a grand jury VIII be en-
paneled the first day OF the court.
which convenes on Monday. October
20. No criminal cases were tried dur
Ing the recent session OF district
court at Van Horn"
There is oil Am alone the coast Of
Ecuador" said T. B. Marbach, just
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10
Little InterUiews.
Eighth CavaIyS Cross Country Hike From Marta Cost SO
Oil Prospects Bright In Cubeson and Hudspeth Counties

returned from that country. The
whole coast appeared TO be located
for oil. but only one English company
was preparing to drill near santa
Helena, right on the coast That con-
cern was getting machinery in 70 be-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10

silas Gin a Whisper Did you git
peep az the underworld at all while
you wuz in New york. EzrE2
EZra-Thrae timesi subway twice
an ratscellar once.-Buffalo Express.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10

TIL Apple Grove Debatin' club met
1 last night an resolved that 1t WIZ
improper Z double back after reachiu'
the end Of a roastin' ear. A flat girl
locks great IN a sweater-knit.
copy-rht. National Newspaper service
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10

German generals furnish further proof that the var
of entente troops.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10
ALine o. Cheer
Each Day O. The Year
~ JOHN KENDRICK BANGS.


TsL saving up the sunshine for use IN
4 coming days
When chilling clouds OF winter come
darkeninE our ways
And then III spread It round me FOR
other folks TO share,
And turn The gloomy prospects 20
vistas green and fair.
I'm saving I'D my minutes, no second
shall ] waste.
For use in future pressure when
Times TOO much in haste
So that when some shan greet me
with stories full OF care
To show that I am needing III have
q bit to spare.
CopyrIght. 1913. by Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10

Things aren't getting any worse when the bank clear
ings keep going up, month BY month
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10

Good county roads, preferably paved roads are good
investment They help the farmers bring trade into town
attract tourists and delight folks ike to get
ont and drive and enjoy the country.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10

If was a fair gees that if Cincinnati won the Cind
fans would Pat Moran and "Kid1 Gleason.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10

Those pho wish 10 appear pise among fools. among
he pise seem foolish.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10

DR.. Ada Potter. neurolgist OF the
University OF Utrecht. Holland. SAYS
there Is no prejudice against women
doctors IN her country and many OF
them hold high positions
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10

TIE young lady across the way says
1 there are two kinds Of electricity,
dynamic and statistical
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10

What D'Annunzio has done and is still doing should
serve as warning against letting poets carry weapons
They are apt to forget the pen mgher than the sword
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10
Texas Railroads Statement.

in the form Of financial statement showing that the
railroads operating in the state have net income about
percent less for the first six months Of this year than
for the same period Of last year At the time oper
atng expenses roekesd upward by about Sf7,oo0o0o-
The commission has been startled to institute
investigation 10 find Why the operating costs have
gone up much. More correctly, the commission would
ike to make investigation but has been unable
states, to obtain figures from the railroads.
The railroads government controlled. Perhaps that
has something to do with It. government operation Of any
thing being regarded nowadays as symbol Of neciency
However the commission should take comfort n
fact that after all, the railroads showing net
profit even If It Is reduced profit And isn't that better
than the deficit ordinarily expected? The taxpayng pub
lie viii say So
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10

villa seems to have ended the circus season of 1918 BY
going into winter quarters.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10
LIME Chris

II TITLE CHRIS had
l. bothered the life cut
OF everybody smith be WIS
given a bucket OF pniae
to pat on hts rabbit -
hutch and pigeon
houEe.
After he had put
IN mozt Of the daT
amearinE II, he spent an
hour IN the hath tub with
rurpenrfnes soap and wa
ter getting cleaned.
After Il was all over he
askeds Daddy. does a
painter have TO clean hlm-
self ever niEhtf-
AYES. SON. he was told.
efWel1s them said Lit
don't wanna be a painter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10

REVISED VERSION.
Little while tried 90 fix
All European politics.
All he I'd was simply nix
Amt he cute2 Hes sixty-siz
j. E. C. IN the New York Evening
nm
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10

The e Paso Herald Inf
charge. with accurate and a
concerning which inlurmatio
Gus federal government der
experts and scifntists 10 thi
age for reply must accnmpI
and address The FL Paso +
Washington. ID. c.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-22
DOCTORS FIND
REMEDY FOR
COLDS AND FLU
caIotabs, thelNew Nausealess Gallo,
mel Tablets. Cut Short Colds
and May Proven. Flu by
Keeping Liver AeSfv..

Physicians have learned from ex-
perience, during the epidemic of in
fluenza, that one of the most impor'
tant factors in the prevention of flu
and pneumonia is to keep the liver
active so that the digestive organs
may be in perfect working order and
the system thereby enabled to throw
eff colds, check sore threats, and re-
sist serious complications. For this
purpose they have found that the new
nausealess calomel tablets called Cal.
otabs are far more effective than eY'
en- the old style calomel, which was
formerly the universal favorite, as
Calotabs do not weaken the patient
nor Interfere with the appetite and
digestion.
At the first sign of a cold or sore
throat, doctors recommend one Calotat
at bed time with swallow of water
that's all. No salts, no nausea, nor
the slightest interference with YOU
diet, pleasure or work. Next morning
you wake up feeling fine, your liver Is
active, and your appetite is keen tol
a good breakfast.
For your protection Calotabs are
sold only IN original sealed packages
price thirty-five cents. All druggists
recommend and guarantee Calotabs
Your money back If you are not de-
lighted with them.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-22
Houses For Sale

Store rooms on Jackson street,
Water street and Virginia avenue.
Many suburban residences as well
as farms to offer.
We have four new cottages at a
bargain, bungalow style, low prices,
on easy terms, suitable for anyone
working on Belt Line factories. They
are Just across the river at Millers-
vile. Call or phone for further in
formation.
Each day we have new property
to add to our list, and we have now
small and large houses for sale in
many parts of city. We have few
very good business buildings to Of
fer. We have many houses in Edge
mont, Bellview as well as small and
large farms and vacant lots in and
near Fairmont.
II you want to buy or sell, tele-
phone US or call at office. No trouble
to show property or give informa-
we solicit your patronage. Further
information cheerfully giyenNat office
or by phone.