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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07
Little InterUieus.

vites any one TO ride with him. He
enjoys It all alone
Funny things happen when they
get rich An old farmer, when his
sudden wealth became a reality 70
him said one day
We're rich now. ma said he.
we've got plenty Of money. I'll get
you anything you want now. no mat
ter what II costs
The old woman delberated for a
long time Finally she said;
Vel. pa. think I'd ike to have
q new AK
Sometimes the end IS tragic. one
family was actually in the fields,
picking cotton around the derrick
when oil was struck The father was
taken to the asylum for the insane
the other day. he had become a
maniac through worry over his In
come tax
These newly rich people have sky
rocl-eted the price OF real estate in
Dallas, Fort Worth and Wichita
Fails heard the other day OF
purchase made by the wife OF a sud-
denly enriched farmer. She saw a
Fort Worth home she wanted and she
bought II right off the reel, furniture
and all Without haggiing about the
price. But when the buyer came 10
take possession the next day her keen
eyes noted that dozen or 50 photo
graphs which had been standing
about had disappeared
Where's them photographic she
The seller explained that she had
taken them away They were all
photographs OF the members Of the
family OF their friends
You bring 'em back said the
buyer photographs is furniture.
The present session OF federal
court VIII be a very busv one SAID
W. ID. Rondthaler. OF san Antonio
chief deputy clerk United States dis
trict court While a majority Of
the cases 70 come ID at the present
term Of court are for violations az
LIQUOR and narcotic laws there are
also several important civil cases 10
be settled The term will be one o.
This district"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07

'OBER :, 1919.
seek positions. Women should make
the best OF this days opportunities
Norway now comes under a plane
tary influence threatening TO its ship
ping.
Asrologers declare that the pro-
erosion OF the former lsaiser's sun
to the place Of the presidents Jupiter
gives announcement to secret enc
mics Of the United States. many Of
whom are now busy, especially in the
cities of the east
The health Of the pope viii be
seriously menaced during the re-
mainder OF the autumn, the seers de-
clare.
Cooperative enterprises viii multi
ply during the coming months. it is
prophesied.
Persons whose blrthdate il is
should be unusually careful in money
matters during the coming year. Dam
ger Of accidents, also, should cause a
careful safeguarding Of life and limb.
Children born on this day are likely
to be exceedingly impulsive. These
subjects Of Libra are usually lovers
Of peace and quiet-Copyrigh 1913,
by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07
PHYSICAL, NDMFNTAL DEVEL OPMENTI
Is OF FIRST IMPORTANCE TO NATION

through persistent sanitation and other prevention pra
ticable for every community
Good health sturdy bodies, alert brains, morals,
are almost wholly dependent good birth good food
plenty Of oxygen plenty Of sleep and exercise cleanliness
Of mind body and premises and the proper mind training
through education. They attanable by individual
effort backed by organized cooperation community
enthusiasm The health leagues started IN FL Psso schools
and those of many other cities should become nationwide
Never before has there such full and reliable guild
ance TO good health from the government
public health service the state boards Of health the
copous writings on right living from medical and other
Trustworthy The effort should be to make good
health catching and disease something Of which to be
ashamed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07

a IL ~ a 2 b "
Venus. the sun and Uranus are all
In benene aspect today. accordine
TO astrology. Jupiter alone is slightly
adverse.
The rule is most suspicious for all
the affairs Of men. especially for
whatever depends for success upon
the favor or approval Of the govern
ment.
Women have the best possible d.
rection and should benefit greatly
in professional and commercial voea-
lions. There IS sign. however.
which Indicates increased demand for
eilleiency and expert training.
This is held 20 be a lucky wedding
day since the stars foreshadow pros
perlty and rapid progress in all ma
terial ambitions.
Hotels. boarding houses and all
places that provide for community
life are subject 10 a direction that
promises profit and popularity
Although this sway is not lucky
Tor Independent business initiative
Il Is fortunate one for those who
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07
tile InterUeUs
Newly Rich People In The Oil Fields OF Texas Not Spoiled
United States District Court Faces An Unusually Busy Term

eeTHEK RE sim human. these new
1 rich people in the oil country.
they haven't had their money long
enough 10 be spelled said Wilson G.
Porterfield. on hts return from the
OIL fields. "A dollar IS stiu some
thing with which things can be
bought. instead q a magic disk which
can be put out at compound interest
until It Is able TO ruin a grandchnd.
they spend thesr easy riches on
precisely the principle on which a
boy blows his circus day dollar.
want e diamond for ma here,
said q BONANZA millionaire in a Dallas
ieWeirr store The salesman wanted
10 know what sort Of q diamond. He
rich man wants the largest and
shiniest diamond he can buy. A yell
low diamond is just as good as any
Other diamond TO him
size Of g nickel said Ma The lady
On the ueXe ranch got one the other
day that was mighty near that big
ana I Wanta outhoid her
NO other town Of $50 900 people
IN the world has sold as many silk
shirts rs Dallas. perhaps. since the
oil excitement began a year ago. or
more brilliant shirts. The shudder-
ing sun gees into an eclipse when
their Wearers meet The BONANZA
rich man is a Eecessionist in the use
% color what he wants IS lots Of
IT, The more different colors he can
get on the same shirt the better he
O. pleased Sometimes he displays
bis new a1fluence In way that quail
fies him as an entranr for the New
port set
90 There's one OF the new million
aires ] was told in another city. An
intensely shiny limousine rolled
slowly By. The Interior was padded
ike a cozv corner and there were
many lights arranged to display the
human exhibit within. He sat IN a
corner smoking a large black cigar
and evidently satisfied with himself
he Just rides around 81 his limou-
I. IN. r-a N tie .-ra.- 49, L.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07
Short SndtcheS
From EUeYyWhefe

Old King Coal Is 4 costly Old soul
Lowell Courier Citizen
From a political viewpoint the
farmer doesn't see much difference
between the president and a lot Of
Democratic Kansas editors. When
the Democrats have a cinch." says the
farmer, they use the party lash and
advise everybody to vote the Demo-
cratic ticket When they are in for
2 sklunlnE they howl long and loud
Tor the independent vote Er viii
son now wants the people TO FORGET
they are Republic or Democrats But
Mr. Wilson was not in that frame Of
mind last fan when he and his ad-
Nisers thought they had the country
seWed Up for another Democratic con-
sress. and asked for the election Of
nothing but Democrats ~ Osborne
tkas1 Farmer
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07


SHE GOT in the elevator.
OF THE big hotel
AND THE eight Of Us.
WHO WE'RE already in
SUPPLIED BACK a little
TO MAKE move room.
AND SHE vas pretty.
AND DRESSED IN black
THAT SEEMED to add
TO A touch OF grief.
THAT LAY IN her eyes.
AND ALoNG with her
IN A pretty white dress
AND A little blue coat
AND A ribboned hat
AND a cute litue face
CANE A bit Of a girl
or PERHAPS four years
AND WE shufned again
AND MADE more room
BECAUsE LITTLE girls
WHO ARE not very high
AND WHO can't reach up
WHERE THERE'S lots Of air.
MUST HAVE plenty OF room
AND 50 we stood
WHILE THE door changed shut
AND We started down
AND JUST as we did
THERE CAME on "ohw
FROM THE little girl
AND SHE hid her face.
IN HER mothers skirt.
AND MOTHER reached down
AND PICKED her up
AND HELD her tight
AND SAID to her
so VIZ al could hear.
aYOU MUSTN'T be frightened
JUST OPEN your eyes
~AND LOOK up at the light
AND SO she did
AND ALL the way down
SHE KEPT her eyes
on THE bowi-like globe
THAT sUFFUsED the car.
WITH A clear white light.
AND THERE was no fear.
AND WHEN We stopped
AT THE lobby floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07

The range IS fine throughout the
Panhandle section and cattle every
where are doing fine" said o. C.
Taylor, OF Lubbock county Recent
rains have been OF great benefit TO
the range country and grass IS very
fine All indications point to another
big wheat year on the plains as
fine season is in the ground at sow
ing time"
we VIII have about 1000 cars Of
Alfalfa. our cotton crop is estimated
at at least 1000 bales or a bale to the
acre, and We are all right now for
winter grass in our part Of Reeves
county. Texas. around SaragQsa and
BaLmorhea, said NJ Robbins. a lead
ing rancher Of the former town. eve
are selling our alfalfa this wear
where We had been compelled 70 feed
il up. About six weeks ago We had
our first rains Of the season and we
had three years drouth previous to
that We have about 1000 acres il
cultivation in OR section. There are
ABOUT 10000 acres Of that in alfalfa
and 1000 in cotton We expect SIS a
ton for hay and $500 a bale for cot
ton The grass is so far advanced
toward maturity that frost can not
injure It much"
"of course the members OF the city
council and 7 are pleased that the
DOuQ e-ecLlon Tor StS5 900 carried last
saturday. said mayor Charles Davis.
But I can not quite comprehend how
there was so little interest taken by
the taxpayers that there should have
been only 536 votes cast when so
large an amount OF money was in
FolFed- However, I take Il that ST.
lence means consent to the bond issue
ana I have no reason to complain
The big pipe line companies had
let the small concerns cut prices and
now they come in and reap the bene-
TITS on Burkburnett crude said 3
l. Pope The Texas company's cut
Of . cents a barrel has been followed
by the other big concerns and It an
happens Just as the pipe line facilities
were going to be able to handle
Inueh better the output OF the great
burkburnett field Many Of the small
concerns own much OF the best in
northwest Burkburnett field and
some or them are said to have be-
gun cutting prices to get ready
money or otherwise Now the COM
plant Is that the big pipe line con-
Germs come IN with a cut OF Is cents
barrel and the little fellows will
pc paying for the new pipe line inn
prov eIfents. Also. II IS said these Z
PIPE line concerns have good produc- Z
lon IN the field and viii favor them I
selves in Transmitting their outputs
10 market"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07

CLIM PICKENS was seen going at
- his usual breaknecx speed toward
town this morning. Some persons rush
to where they are going and then use
up all the time they have gained in
doing nothing.
Nearly everybody in town used to
live in the country.
Sidney Hooks says fashions don't
always hit IN season Sow here it Is
that just at the time that the flea
season is on the wane, the girls have
all gone to wearing white stockings.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07
We TOWNE GOSSIP
REGISTERED s Patent oaass


WE STOOD quite staI
WITH OgR hats IN our hands
WHILE THE mourning mother.
PUT DOWN the enid
AND THEY went away.
AND WE'RE swallowed 70.
IN THE milling crowd
on THE lobby nooz.
AND We went away.
THE EIGHT Of Us
AND wHEREvER We went
EXCEPTING MYSELF.
OF COURSE. I don't know.
But had : feeling.
As I made ny waS.
OFT THROUGH the crowd
AND ONTO the street.
THAT SOME Of the sizsL
TOOK away with then
YOU MUSTN'T be frightened
JUST OPEN your eyes
9AND LOOK up at the light
/ THANK you
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07

Barny Baruch IS willing 70 spend
10 million TO groom Mr. wilson for
a third term Which reminds Us OF
the expense We went 70 20 secure
third term for cur 0vercoat and our
experience was that 1Ir. Baruch had
better save his money Frazzlas and
patches VIII show in spite Of every-
thing you can do--Kansas City star
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07
The Bond Election.

THE voting the city bond issues, totalng sss5oo0
showed that about $50 Fl Paso property were
enough favor Of the bonds to take the trouble to votes
that about $50 enough opposed to cast their ballots
thousand not much interested
way the other So about 500 residents hardly enough
I'll a good sized meeting place anywhere IN de-
cided big financial matter and the affirmative votes Of
the majority assured Fl Paso's progress.
The bond issues deserved to be approved, they
A growing city demands improvements for which the
school water works. parks scenic drive sewer sys-
te paving streets and library bonds to provide The
program extensive and considering present day costs Of
all kinds expensive. The merits of the various issues
vel preened to the voters before Saturdays cleo
ton.
The number Of voters was about what was expected.
The American people VIII in to vote for
against John Smith for fourth rate political office but
only few viii display any interest whatever in bond
which place indebtedness their property and
affect the rate Its good thing, the whole that
that So although the negligence indicated does not
fleet favorably the people If the whole property
ing public ocked to the polls bond election, the
suits sometimes might be different As it is the issuance
Of bonds for improvement voted nine times out Of ten
Cities counties and states keep expanding and
proving because Of that fact.
At the present time, Fl Paso vote Of thanks to
the $50 who interested enough TO to the polls ana
vote the right way-and even the opposition voters
who, however falscous their for taking stand
pat attitude had courage and energy enough to record
their convictions, their opposition to the various issues
ranging from y votes to 15s.
Miss Sylvia Pankhurst is en- route to the United
States but disaster may be expected to attend her
arrival The Panlhurst women quit blowing up England
when the zepPeIns began going over.
When somebody reports that the unwashed peon is
getting the idea that the rst chief is turning cientco
president Caanza dashes of another attack the for
eign oil interests.
Some Of the lads say they couldn't be dragged back
into the army again But If declared tomorrow,
they would break down the fences dahng back the
colo1s
How much sympathy do the steel strikers expect from
the public when Of the higher paid have been
esrning-Ho, receiving-s1s to 50 day?
Italy is putting up perfectly splendid bluff of being
indignant because DAnnunzio has given her what the
peace conference refused
To become enthusiastic fan for good roads, Dive 100
miles bad
No man ever became extremely pieEed all al once.
JuvenaL !
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07
Ripping Rhymes
October

II MAKES feel sober to know that October just at the door
her all remind Of long behind
before October ghosy saddenn mostly with leaves faruq
do9n from the with nights that chilly siv sn
1aee TO robns and bees Oh drsa October in sadness they
growing
colder which going Octobers the token of
that are broken; the vthered a have
you'd have health raw and it's
chilling and day and killing and brings The cool
En are signing the Wild flying and hOnng like automobiles
winter VIII yelow-hn happy he fellow
who's saved LII package 0
o0DyFiEat by George Matthew Adams WAIT MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07

Washington. D. C.. October The
secretary Of commerce, upon the rec
omm endation OF the director OF the
census. has appointed James H Cap
srto1, OF shamrock. Wheeler county.
as supervisor Of census for the eigh-
teenth supervisors district o. Texas
in place OF James A. Ef1burn. who
declined appointment The eighteenth
district OF Texas comprises many OF
the Panhandle counties.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07

TELL Binllsy has added a fine new
1 battle ship grey tOupee t his over
head expenses. Farmer Joe Sapp has
a letter from his son sayin' he'll re-
turn if his father'n cut down pToduc-
ton.
copyrIEht National NsvspaPsr service
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07

A Jewen City woman went ont to
the barn 70 set things IN order. In
MOVING some boxes she saw a mouse
IN she tried TO spring away. but
lhe next minute she felt II climbing
over ner knee she grabbed It through
ner dress and. squeezing with all her
mlgnt yelled for help. Her husband.
thinking she was being murdered
rushed 70 the rescue. Realizing the
situation he assisted in removing the
scandalous intruder. But It wasn't q
mouse II was the buckle end Of
nose supporter which had burst loose.
Jewell tkas.) Republican.
From 30 to 40 percent OF the medical
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07

THE children pass in groups, and
4 laugh and shout;
Dick chases Ted or turns TO jest
with lIolIies
No conscious eoIdness crowds their
gladuess out;
They snap their fingers at preten-
tious folly.
Too had that they must learn, some
later day.
To let their friendship die. TO won
der whether
Propriety Is worth the price they pay
when, ciinEine 10 reserve, they
come together.
our worlds a lonely wOrId-we
" make II so.
Became we've lost the ehlIdren's
love and daughters
Grim vinaEed and with starving souls
To claim the daily profits we are
ALTERS
We pass through crowded places
where We might
Find feliownkip IN generous, full
measure
But. stnnted by conventions foolish
blight.
We live IN shells and cheat oar
selves OF pleasure.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07
.Patter md Chatter.

4 Lonely World.

THE children, laughing on their way
to school,
Have lucky freedom from absurd
convention
nut we who work must be austere
and cool,
We cheat ourselves by making vain
prctensious.
The boys and girls may mingle on the
way
And with good nature challenge
one anothers
We meet and have no friendly word
TO SLY.
No nod. in passing. for the lonely
brother
HTE crowd tosether. but We must
W not dare
To shock fornuiity. by speech OF
assuming foolish uneOHesrH. We
stare.
At Beauty rubbing elbows with
Distractions
We see the WEAKNESS in weary eyes
We guess the longing for a friendly
greeting,
But, being slaves to custom, we dis
Euise
The sympathy that, often checked.
is neetinE-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07

From 30 to 90 percent OF the medical
students in France are womea.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07

Miss Sylvia Pankhurst is en- route to the Unite
States but disaster may be expected to attend he
arrival The Panlhurst women quit blowing up England
When the zepPelins began going over.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07

iisEes readers free OF
any and all subjects
resources o. the variA
iErass and the many
Two cents IN post
: Information wanted
J. Hazkin Directazs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07

The e Paso herald informant
charge. with accurate and author
concerning which information can
Gus federal government DEPARTING
experts and scientists On the COVE
age fQr reply must accompany q
and address The Fl Paso Herald
Washington. D. c
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07

When somebody reports that the unwsshed peon
citing the idea that the rst chief is turning centic
resident Caanza dashes of another attack the fol
ign oil interests
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07

How much sympathy do the steel strikers expect fror
lie public when some Of the higher paid men have bee
.Tning-no. reosiving-s1s to So day?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07

Italy Is putting up perfectly splendid bluff of being
dignant because D'Annunzio has given her what the
szcs conference refused.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07

Some Of the lads say they couldn't be dragged back
into the army again. But if declared tomorrow
they would break the fences dashing back to the
-olors
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
SEALED PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals will be received at the office of Sunderland & Watson,
 Architects, Danbury, Conn, on or be- fore Sept. 25, 1919. at 10 a. rn-, for the construction of Museum Building at Putnam Park, Bedding, Conn.
 Plans and specifications may be ob- tained upon application at the office of the architects, a deposit of i've dollars being required for each set of plans and specifications taken from the of flee. Said deposit to be refunded up on the return of said plans and speci- locations.
 The above proposals must be ad- dressed to Henry A. Gilbert, Chairman, Care Sunderland & Watson, Danbu- y, Conn.,, and must be accompanied by a certified check for five per cent. of the full amount of the bid, payable to the State of Connecticut. Said proposals
 to be contained in a sealed envelope, and must be endorsed on the outside,
 Proposal for Museum Building. The successful bidder will be re-
 quired to furnish a suitable bond to ! the amount of 30 Fer cent of his en-
 tire contract.
 The Israel Putnam Memorial Camp Sround Commission reserves the right l< reject any or all bids or to waive aXy defects therein if it be deemed to
 the interest of said Commission to do so.
 THE ISRAEL PUTNAM MEMORIAL CAMP GROUND COMMISSION Dated Sept 4, 1919. a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
NOTICE
TO TAXPAYERS

Every person, firm or corporation President or non -residenD liable 10 taxation on real or personal property in the Town and City of Bridgeport on September 1, 1919. MUST FILE with the Tax Commissioner sworn statement of ell taxable property own ed by such person, firm or corporation in the Town and City Of Bridgeport, on specially printed lists furnished by the Tax Commissioner. Such lists must be filed during the month of Septombe 1919.
 FAILURE so to do will compel the Tax Commissioner to make out such lists from the best information ob- tainable, to which penalty of ten per cent. will be added as by law re- quired.
 LISTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED if each barrel or real estate is not separately listed and properly de- scribed. giving 1netes and bounds; street number or lot number. Build ings thereon must be entered sepa- rately from the land value.
 FAILURE to file a list deprives the owner of the right to appeal to the Board of Relief.
 HOURS: a. m. to p. m. daily; g a. m. to 1 p. m. Saturday.
 A. F. CONNOR, .L25td* Tax Commissioner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05

by all the world against attack from any outside quarter and England, in like manner, even from an enemy operating from Ireland, that argu- ment. loses whatever force it has. The fragile structure of Englands justification for the pcrpetuatiOn of the present relation would lose its main prop
 Moreover, Article NJ would afford Irelan- an opportunity either directly or through a friendly power. to bring her claims to the attention of the league. A forum is provided by Article NJ through which the opinion and the judgment of the world may be invoked.
 If we have no duty in the premi- ses we may, with entire proprioty, say to Great Britain that We are looking to her promptly 10 apply the principle of self-determinatiOn, an- nounced by President Wilson and in- dorsed by her in her hour of eztrem- ity. to Ireland"