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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

Tho O. D., on his tour Of duty
stopped 10 question a sentry on
duty. who was a recruit
III YOU saw an armed party ap-
preaching your post what would
you do2"
Turn out the guard, sir"
Very well, suppose that YOU saw
a %hattlcship sailing up the parade
ground, what would you do them
Report 10 the infirmary for ex-
animation. sir" was the prompt
reply.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07
GOSSIP or CAMP FuRLONG.
Written by the Soldiers and Pub
llshed In Their Own Newspaper,
the i2th Cavalry Standard.

The American Red Cross Is well
organized ut Camp Furlong, and 10
doing an effective work among the
four thousand troops at this camp
and the two outposts Of Hachita
and Culherson's ranch. Nearly
eighteen hundred eases have been
handled by the organization, ex-
clusively OF hundreds OF infor-
nation cases and other problems
not formally recorded.
The activities OF the organization
are illustrated In the following ex-
tracts from recent reports:
The expected Stun In the home
service cases. following a rush oc-
casioncd boy the discharge Of 1000
observation-disclosures men and the
bringing In OF 1900 replacement
troops, has not materializcd. The
departure of discharged men
brought many cases 10 the home
service section by soldiers who de-
sired various problems adjusted be-
fore returning 10 civilian life. The
incoming troops also brought nu-
mcrous eases.
But with the settling down Ia
crmp routine Of the new troops
the rush Of eases continued. oc-
e. stoned in part by the fact that
many OF the replacement troops
came from France where they had
learned 10 rely upon the Red Cross
as his next Of kin In adjusting
numerous problems which have
been brought to this office for
adjustment. Many ~ these over
seas men have relatives or friend.
they desire 10 locate and the HOME
service section has rendered ef-
fc'tiVe aid In these cases
The plan recently adopted Of
sending letters to the home scrvic,
section Of towns whore discharged
soldiers expect 10 live asking CO.
operation in securing employment
and extending a welcome 10 the re.
turning veteran Is meeting will
gratifying response IN reports
received. Reports have already beer
rc,eivcd from ihirly-nve per cen.
of the letters sent out.
Evidences are multiplying of TN
growing interest and appreciation
on the part Of all Of the resident
of the camp IN the expandinl
work of the Red Cross. Because
LOT a partial discontinuance OF on.
Grafton. proceeding the final close
down November I of the Y. NJ. Z
A.. the Red Gross has been ASSISTING
In showing the moving pictures a
the rifle range where four hundrel
soldiers are camped.' shows vii
he given twice a week.
The Acting Field Director and tn
Associate Field Director at Cam
. Furlong met with the members o
1.-The Welfare organization; had
conference with Chaplain Walter J
Zimmerman. chief vocational ed
uralion officer for toe NJ Pas
district Chaplain Zimmerman an
nounced that elementary studio
4 would be- compulsory for an sol
diers falling 10 pass exRminatlo
= that Is 10 be held soon. A numbe
Of classes have already been organ
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

Fike seems 10 keep the men Of thc
troop Interested In the news brought
back from overseas. OF course. when
Colonel winnia Joined the third
squadron at Hachila he told every
body, never 10 believe what a mar
said when he returned from France.
OF course. we believe everything our
overseas men tell us, do W. not2
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

All men that want a sci Of straps
10 tie on their shoes when going
over the Hurdles will please give
your name 10 Corporal winohrad-
sky. IN the orderly room, 20 he can
tell The supply sergeant how many
10 put In for.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

Sergeant Kline and Sergeant
Hook Bohr would certainly liz
10 get married but are afraid 10 al
dertake Il. That's all right fellow
you have as much risht 10 slarve a
woman as the next man, 50 don't
spoil a good notion.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

Sergeant Clair wants a receipt for
% rifles aud 36 pistols. VIII some
kind soldier Give u 10 him. n he
doesn't get II he will not be- able ~
go out 10 drill and Winnie will not
give u 10 him. Too had, Sergeant, we
al know how YOU LOVE 10 driii.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

Football practice has now started
In earnest and the squadron has
material that will make a lne show
ing. Sergeant Hoar has been elected
captain and up 10 the present time
twenly-four men have reported as
candidates. II Is the request OF the
captain that all men in the squad
ron who arc for the game 10 come
out for the team.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

II has been quite a while since any
news from the troop has appeared
ia lhe Standard. 0ucAe They think
hat r. Troop h on The map. but
what is lef Of Il is still on duty.
Al we DO Is cat sleep and work for
a poslime. and outside Of that there
" nothing 10 DO.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

Old Tack Taylor eud Lappinelon.
left last nleht for Camp Travis. Tx.
for The motor transport The troop
hated 20 loose them. but wish them
the luck in the world IN their
new job with the grease cups.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

BOY on.
young man 10 learn printing
trade. Good treatment expert in
structien and good wages. See
Foreman McCarter, Courier Office
FOR RENT@ R0OM DOBE HOUSE
partly furnished. See w. W.
Hutchinson, with Carroll 4 Nor
wood. u
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

And by the way. who was the
naughty married man from Troop I
who wrote his name on a paper and
put u In a bun at the dance the other
evening. n WHEY was handed the
note instead Of n OF US boys there
certainly would have been trouble.
How about IT, Sergeant
Once a member Of the i2th Caval-
ry, now a clerk in the commisary.
Mr.. Fred T.. Strouse. better known
as Angel" in the Office Of the com
mlsary. lie says he cannot get out
of the habit Of wearing hob-nail
shoes aud eating government chow.
he has also got the first sergeant Of
Troop NJ down and will not let him
up. That's alright Angel Joe did not
have a chance Ia go overseas, 50 he
Is very accommodating and believes
In everything. To members of the
camp; The next time you see Angel
smoking his pipe, ask him the his
tory Of H. hut do not get too near
Il unless you have a gas mask.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

Sergeant Check has finally decided
how To reduce his weight without
going on a light diet. We see him on
the football field every afternoon.
Lookout Check, the cooks are liable
to 20 on n strike any time. lie has
never becnsknown Ia miss a meal.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

Did Corporal Smith have all his
bcd-cloihing after returning from
South Gate guardg We are afraid
he traded most everythiag for cac-
tus juice.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

We understand that Beauchcmin
got back 10 Troop NJ. O. X. Members
Of the troop went 10 the station 10
meet him. went through the train,
hut could not find him. After re-
turning TO the troop that night they
found Beauchcmin. Don't know how
lac came In, but II looks as though
lac rode the rods or shoveled his way
through. What's the meter. Charlie,
Is one cent a mile too muchP
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

We hear that "wop" Fusco has
asked for a transfer 10 headquar-
lers troop and a reduction from a
private 10 q regimcnlal shoe cohbler.
He says that vas his trade ON the
outside. but We are inclined 10 be-
licve that most Of his time was taken
up with a monkey and a grind organ,
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

Young Burgio has himself a new
mother now. While the troop was at
Silver City he adopted ono. but a
day or so later she told him she did
not want a boy 10 raise. but wanted
% man, so look out Burgo this one
may do the same way.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

OF COURSE the night Beauchemin
came In the supply sergeant gave
him some sheets. but Beauchemir
not find his way down between
the sheets so he just slept on top Of
both sheets. Use your head. Char
lie.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-01-24
iTW srW ATEfT

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3TOEAL TAX r
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Sch oolF hstrict
School district.
School district
School i.di,strict
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-01-24

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p Film A's;;;aa HefiitT
!lPrebas Roy: !,
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-01-24

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kge5 45s H Mills
Schooi Districto No 123 s..g. q. NIB millsE
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-01-24

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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-01-24

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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-01-24
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H5BSS IA R4 " HscHoo ;3;ss
Scho6p district" No Sc! .!a.. 339 mills
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SCHOOL No I'D. .339 mills
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-01-24

r0 81 t. ~ TAX RArn BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-12-20
A Happy Thought for Appropriate Giving

The nearer the intimate Gift comes % giving oft repeated pleasure, the
more desirable is ur timely suggestion Of It as a Gift. At last this is the
thought back of this attactivey priced group of Satin and Serge Dresses,
from which a wife, mother or daughter should be given nm early opportunity
to select her Christmas Gift.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-12-20

almost daily. requests come In 70 the Abs
querqns Bureau Of Charities from ''indi'
gsEt'' migratory tubercular men and women
asking for transportation 10 come other
place whers they have relatives Who will
assist them.
The case Of a woman and her little boy
who were "stranded' here IL typical. Her
husband had work In the Gallup mines,
bat he couldn't afford TO send fer her and
shs ~ss too sick with tuberculosis 10 work,
but Il she could Join him he could take care
Of her" The bureau Of charities upon In
vestiEA'ion by telegraph found that the hus'
band was Working In the Gallup mines. but
had only been there . week. and he and
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-12-20
Christmas Sale of Handkerchiefs

Christmas Sale Of Handkerchiefs
This annual Sale always launches the Gift Buying season in this Christmas
Store. While this Handkerchief Sale illustrates how well W have anticipated
the Gift plans of GU patrons, ii is remarkably noteworthy this year because
prices ire 30 moderate. There is practically infinite variety in the choice of
dainty patterns and also in the use of delicate color combinations.
The Novelty Sweater Will Be a Favored Gift
Sweaters are so appropriate this Winter for far mor general wear than
usual. Here ire Tuxedo styles and slipons in brilliant shades and in novelty
stitches Coat Sweaters with modhh belts and pockets Of Angora Fur; youth
full Rufne Sweaters for the younger girl and attractive coors in warmS Sweaters
that are desirable for indoor wraps
Gift Gloves
These are beautiful a@ortments of fashionable Gloves for appropriate Gift
choosing. Womns Sport Gloves for riding or driving; opeclasp medium
weight Gloves of fine glaee kid fashionable buckskn and fabric Gloves in the
nw sip-on styles and soft suede or ghce kid Gloves in 12button length for
dress ear. Gift Gloves well chosen and attractively priced.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-12-20
From Coast to Coast.
Via Charity Bureaus

There is more than one way to beat the
high cost u travelling, other thAa riding the
blind baggage, as has been discovered By
certain travellers with the wanderluHt who
evidently feel that the good old prairie
wagon is too antiquAtsd . way Of coming
west 20 grow up With the country. Weekly
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-12-20
Many Civil Service
Positions Are Open

The United States Ciyh Service commits
sion announces open competitive examiSauan'
as follows;
List No, Examinations Of the non.as
.,1nblrd type for which applications must b
filed by the date specified
dee 26-unstilled laboror for post onio,
b. Albuquerque. View Mezico, 5000 per an.
mum.
Jan G--Bacterologist. $3.50 10 $50 per
month Junior baeterioloFist. $40 to 800 per
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-12-20

his family had come all the way from mi.
nOis BY short stages. he going on shsAd
and she appealing to charitable organise.
tions for transportation 10 Join him.
Inquiries arc constantly being received
a. 10 men who claim to have relatives or
q home in Albuquerque At . certain address.
which ~@en looked up generally proves to
be = vacant lot.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-12-20
HAWAIIAN oHupERH

HoHoLULU.-Proatssra Who have raised
The price Of Ash 100 per cen, slnes the food
administration rslinquishsd its ~eentroi. asss
brought about suffering and illness In native
families, according 10 Eben Low. supervisor.
School children are undernouriahed. but their
parents are in most eases too proud 10 seek
charity.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-12-20
These Holiday Displays Include
Bathrobes for All

Not many. GIFTS can continue 70 give as much pleasure
for months afterward as does the Gift of a warm Bathrobe.
whether you have IN mind such a GIT for a little roly,poly
youngster, who Will love the Nurhery patterns In these Child
ren's Bathrohes.. or seek n striking design or new color. com
blnatton In Blanket Bathrobes for grown ups. here are hand
some styles FOR all
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-12-20

During the war Italy paid a. mush IS
900 . ton for imported coal. Before the
war the coal tame from Germany or Enaiand
and cost shout Gao . ton.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-12-20

The Evening Herald is the Few
Mexico papar that put the glass
IN Classifisd advertising.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-12-20
Selecting the Gift Blouse" Has a
Friendly Interest Here

For a dainV mend there Is i've dainty Blouse OF net
with lace trimmed frtlls and a gay touch OF ribbon; for the
business girl friend there are changeable Tanetas. tailored
dark Georgettes. Crepe de Chimes. Batistes and HabutRi Silks:
ana for the social butterfly friend there arr lovely over
Houses Of Georgotte In brilliant shades with trimmings Of
shstening beads. or deep silk fringe n wool embroidery.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-12-20

Albuquerque New Mexico, or from O. l. /
So, der Poet oniee building. San Francisco,
California.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-12-20
Coats of Ideal Warmth and Smartness

"oh, how wish some m would give me this Coat as a Gift i' is the ex-
of many IN admfring woman as she slips into these graceful Coats
and enjoys their smart designing. And, indeed, no season has ever shown Coat
fabrics of more anstoeratic appearance while combining warmth and protection
from Winters severe weather.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-12-20
A Smart Suit Is a Generous Gift

The very beauty of the soft textures in these Suits gives them an unusual
Gift interest aside from their assurance of enduring satisfaction combined with
smart style. To solve the appropriately generous Gift suggestion for wife,
mother or daughter, m will find delightful aid in this group IF interestingly
priced Suits of Velour, Snverone, velveteen and Tricohne.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-09
TAKING ACTIVE STEPS
N COMPILING LISTS

Pians for AN Information and in.
spiratiop" meeting. To be hold uexi
Tuesday night In tho chamber Of the
house OF delegates ny tho Virginia
war Historical commission. were a,sA
GUESSED ut length at the weekly meet
ms of thu commission In st night in the
cVurt room OF tho state corporation
commission.
A large number of Rlebmond's
most prominent men and women viii
be invited to attend the meeting IN
addition To number of distinguished
Srgfnians from other cities Tho oh.
Jecl of the. meeting Ia To arouse inter.
est ana enthusiasm in the work of the
historical commission. which is en-.
gagged In the mammoth task If gnth
srtnK and compiling information which
VIII. when compietad. constitute a
rompiets history Of tho part played
ny virginia In The war against Ger.
many. The history will not be con
hnsd to events of strictly military
nature, but will include n cory,pie, q
record of ths part played In the great
war ny those who stayed at home
In the absence Of Colonel Charles
u, Kelly, secretary OF tho commission,
who did not arrive nntil late, Chnir4
man Arthur X. Davis. of Petersburg,
nominated Or, Henry H. Mollwuinc.
sfate librarian. as secretary The
question OF the Immediate expenditure
OF funds In having the names of tho
10000 or 10000 Virgnians who served
In the army, navy of marines indaxsd
was discussed and decision reached
to let this matter rest until the next
meeting of tho state legislature. when
An appropriate Huiu will he asked for
by the commission Chairman Davia
mentioned that the funds now prom .
ised the commission. amounting TO
$4,000. would De need
I'd I'm the interim for expenses incurred
In executing the proposed plans of
IN comm isston
Colonel Kelley announced that
bishop Dennis j. o'tonneil had agreed
tn serve ms chairman of one nf tho
sixteen committees His acceptance
practically completes the personnel OF
The COMMITTEES ieadera DR., Lyon q
Tyler. former president nf William and
Mary college. was elected associate
member of the commission. to In
assigned later to one of the commit
Fees
Mr.. Davis read tho instructions TO
he committees, which consist of
Ewelve separate iniunctions Dr. w.
v. Calisch moved that their duties be
made to include the preparation md
perpetuatlon OF rolls of honor listing
he nance Of all men who served in
he war from theiT district. ttr Cal
sch said that this would. In hla opin-
on. Increase accuracy In the complla~
Ion or records and also stimulate In
.arese IN tho communities, Roosevelt
psEe seconded tho motion on eondi-
ion that the rolls he located at the
sounty scat OF rural districts and IN
ZACH" ward of thu c'iti~s The s4totlan
rM carried. Among the members In
attendance last night were Adfutant-
GENERAL stern. Mr. and Mrs. w, q
stanard, Mrs Egbcr' f.eIph. Mr. Nor
'dith. Roosevelt Page. Colonel Kelley
n. ~. " Caiisch, Judge prenslss, pr.
daIlwains and Chairman Davis.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-09
Subcommittee to
Look Into Taxes

Az the result of the meeting OF the
finance committee of the city council
last night. when ii was shown that
Some Richmond merchants have been
submitting grossly incorrect returns
Tor their annual purchases, on which
they are taxed, searching probe viii
be made into tho records kept by the
dealers I'M tho last few years.
ON motion Of Carter C., Jones. n
OF three members pf
the finance committee was appointed
TO confer with the city attorrev to
draw UP an ordinance authorizing a
special examiner to be appointed to
make this investigation. The COM
mfttee plans to have every merchant
who Ii suspected Of not submitting
the full amount Of his purchases
sommoned before tho grand fury NJ
n special session to be held shortly.
Figures read by Mr. Jones' showed
that out of $500 merchants In tho
city. more than 1900 OF these had ro-
ported purchases OF less than $4,000
during the year. He considered this
absurd. in view OF the fact that many
or them paid yearly rental OF 81, 900.
which on a profit basis OF s5 nor
enfft, swot,ld' aeas@ only about tisoo
for other expenses. Although not
recommending return to the old
basis OF taxation on capital, he point
ed out the difference In tho revenue
~ derived IN that manner In 1910.
100000 rs compared with Hubse~
auent years, when Il was 4llp,00o IN
1gf7. ttt5,g00 In 1918, ard probably
$4,000 In 1919, these latter sums
being on the new basis.
w. r. Reed. formerly president of
The chamber OF commerce. said II
was known fact that, owing to the
high cost Of aii commodities, Inc
volume Of business lsad doubles dur.
|ns4 1915 Therefore. Il \ eolie4taAe