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The Mountainair independent., 1919-10-23

tors house gas or electric light?'
Now, that looks like an effort to
find out whether or not the farm fam
lily has the modern home comforts
and It is just that. but 1t means some
thing more than mere inquisitiveness.
Several months ago, when the Bureau
of Farm Management was in process
of reorganization, the Secretary OF
Agriculture called a conference OF
heads OF schools, social workers, and
others from all over the country.
When the people were assembled In
Washington, he asked their opinion as
TO the most useful thing that could
be done by the Office OF Farm Man
agement. For a whole day those peo-
pie discussed the matter. Just before
night, with a score Of items on the
ballot, they took a vote. The work
OF promoting the comfort and con-
venience OF the farm home received
an overwhelming majority of the
votes.
That, then, is one Of the things that
the Department Of Agriculture is try
ing to do in aid of the farm popula-
,tion of this country. In order to do
the work intelligently, the depart
ment needs as full information as pos
sible as to how the farm homes OF
the country are equipped for comfort
and convenience.
Every farmer will be asked how
many acres of drained land he has
and how many other acres of land
there are on his farm that could be
made suitable for cultivation il they
were tile-drained or ditch-drained
When these questions are asked you
remember that they are asked every
one of your neghborhood. Possibly
you have a tract Of land that would
be the most productive field on your
farm il you could get the surplus
water out of it, but you can not dc
1t because. to be effective, the drain
age ditch would have to go far be-
yond the borders Of your own farm
would have to be county enter
prise, and the county has not seen fit
to do anything about it. If that be
true, several of yo\ \r neighbors have
land that should be drained. II all
II you tell the census enumerator how
many acres you have that need drain
age, the Department OF Agriculture
will have the facts to show what is
needed in your community. When
the opportunity offers, it will be in
position to do what it may to secure
for you what you need.
Those things are fairly typical OF
the questions that will be asked in
taking the agriculture census. In
order to answer all Of the questions
intelligently, the farmer will have to
think about the matter little before
the enumerator calls on him. He
ought to give the enumeratOr the most
accurate information he can. What
the individual farmer tells the emu
merator is likely to benefit that farm
er Individually, but it is certain to
benefit any number of other farmers
1t is not too early now to get the facts
straight in your mind.-The South
west Plainsman.
The Mountainair independent., 1919-10-23

Can any pupil tell where the Dec
laratiOn ofIndependence was signed?'
asked the teacher OF the history class.
"Yesm, can" called little Johnny
Baker. ut was signed at the bot
TOM
The Mountainair independent., 1919-10-23
TURKEY RED SEED WHEAT.

Turkey Red Seed Wheat treated tn
kill smut at $3.50 per hundred sacked.
Are you aware that w. F. Martin living
between Mountainair and Estancia rails
ed over 35 bushels of turkev red seed
wheat per acre this year. We bought
the most of his crop, and will sell at the
above price as long as the wheat lasts.
We can also sell cheap wheat fer
chicken feed. and that of course is not
treated to kill smut.
If you want to raise a wheat crop
next season prepare your land carefully
at once, buy the seed and do your best
Other men have raised good wheat in
this country, and perhaps you can. Our
Spanish Americans raise it every year
We will also have -four and bran for
sale.
Estancia Valley Flour Mills
federai uoeAse. No. 81 Gfxosee)
estanela, New Mexico.
The Mountainair independent., 1919-10-23
ACCTIONEER

To Those who want to sell and buy:
am now prepared to take care OF
all the auction work in this part Of
the country and as to my ability, l
have had ten years real experience |;
have cried sales through Missouri,
Kansas. Illinois and Iowa. l guaran-
tee satisfaction and my prices are
reasonable Write or phone me fol
dates at my expense.
VIM. F. FARRELL,
Phone sc; Box 115. Estancia, NM
For good Gasoline Engine Oil &c
to J. c. Williams garage.
The Mountainair independent., 1919-10-23
IL YEARS AGO
'sMOuntainair Murmurings" in the Es'
tancia News, October
81, 1904.

The family of John w. Corbett, ac-
companied by Mrs. J. p. Dunlavy, OF
Estancia, saw, the Fair at Albuquer-
que and spent one day at Santa Fe.
They report a good time in spite Of
washouts and delayed trains.
The Mountainair independent., 1919-10-23
NEEDED POLISHING

She had been married Just five
years. To her mother and high
school brother she was telling her
troubles. "He neglects ME all the
time," she complained. I'm just an
old shoe-that's all"
well" said the brother, don't
you know, sis, that great many old
shoes are often made more valuable
to their owners by little polishing? p
He looked meaningly at her frowsy
appearance. "They are prouder OF
them, too, then" Indianapolis News
The Mountainair independent., 1919-10-23

The late rains and lateness of frost
worked wonders with the grass in
this section and good winter pasture
is the result Stock Of all kinds is
in good condition and the outlook
generally is much better than one
year ago.
The Mountainair independent., 1919-10-23

Having trouble with your car-take
1t to Williams, he is the trouble hxer
The Mountainair independent., 1919-10-23

w. M. Brown will soon have his
ranch enclosed and will then be in
shape to utilize his grass. He already
has good house and the indications
are that it will not be long until the
population of Mountainair will be in
creased and Eastview will be the
loser.
The Mountainair independent., 1919-10-23

Sandy and Ikey had a dispute at
the front as to which OF their races
had produced names the most famous
in history. An odd bet it was. For
each great name that Sandy named
Of Scot whom history had honOred
he was to pull out one OF keys
hairs, and Ikey was to have the same
privilege.
"Do ye begin" said Sandy.
"Moses!" said Ikey and pulled
"Bobbie Burns!" said Sandy, and
returned the compliment.
"Abraham!" said Ikey, and pulled
again.
Ouch. Duggie Haig!' said San
dy.
And then Ikey grabbed a handful
Of hairs at once. Joseph and his
brethrcn!" he said, gloating a'bit as
he watched the tears starting from
Sandy's eyes.
$50 it's pulling them out in bunch
es We are!" said Sandy. "Ah, we'll,
man" and he reached with both
hands for keys thatch. "The Hieland
brigade!" he roared, and pulled all
the hair his two hands could hold.
Mrs. Murphy had received a cable
gram from her son in Indiana saying
that he would be home shortly. She
showed it to her neighbor, Mrs.
Casey.
Wonderful quick things these tele-
graphs, amt they?" said Mrs. Casey.
Quick amt the word for it; the
gum amt dry yet what's OH the en-
velope."
MA, do cows and bees go to heav-
en?
Mercy, child, what a question
Why?"
Cause if they don't the milk and
honey the preacher said was up there
must be all canned stuff"
Purchaser (who is selecting a wed.
ding gift)--"Yes, I rather like that
What is the title?"
Picture Dealer" The Coming
Storm'-would make splendid wed
ding present. ."-Blighty (London).
| Can any pupil tell where the Dec
laration ofIndependence was signed 2
asked the teacher OF the history class
"Yes'm, can" called little Johnn!
Baker. ut was signed at the bot
TOM"
Want situation as an errand boy
do your VII. can you tell me hov
far the moon is from the earth, eh?
We'll, Guv'nor, l don't know; bu
I reckon it ain't c'ose enough to in
erfere with me running errands.'
He got the iofi.
The Mountainair independent., 1919-10-23

Auto repairs-see J. c. Williams,
who has 'em.
The Mountainair independent., 1919-10-23

The best news in Mountainair Is
the prospects of the immediate re-
sumption of work on the Cutoff,
which now seems probable. This will
not only mean connection with the
flowers of California and the grain
fields Of Kansas but it will give work
at a time when the people need It.
With the new settlers already comm
In, this will mean the rapid develop
ment Of the already famous Estancia
Valley.
The Mountainair independent., 1919-10-23

Want situation as an errand boy,
do your VII, can you tell me how
far the moon is from the earth, eh?'
We'll, Guv'nor, l don't know; but
| reckon it ain't c'ose enough to In
'erfere with me running errands."
He got the JOB.
The Mountainair independent., 1919-10-23

II. o. Locke, chief clerk to J. V.
Key, engineer in charge of construc-
tion on the Cutoff, is now in charge
of the company property at this place.
He has been trying to get out here
ever since work stopped last year.
and he is now afraid with the resump-
tion of work his vacation will cease.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
WILL MARCH FROM
 CHURCH TO LYCEUM
Soldiers to Attend Lecture of Rev. J J. Fitzgerald and Then Will Be
 Rendered Banquet.

Plans for the lecture to be delivered al the Lyceum theater by Rev. J. J. Fitzgerald on May 25 were compict ed by the committee on arrangements at a meeting held last evening. Rev. Father Fitzgerald will speak on "An Am erican Soldier"
 The committee arranged for par ade. The soldiers will march from the church to the theater. Tho pro- cession will be headed by the Phil harm 0nic band,
 Following the lecture the service men will retire to the hall of the church where bounteous banquet will be served John Sullivan Is chairman of the committee on ar engagements and Miss Mary Campbell is the secretary.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
TWO MORE BIG
 REALTY TRANSFERS
w. w. IeIand's Main Street Block Sold and So Is MeCabc's
 Block.

Two more big real estate deals were put through this afternoon when the w. W. Leland block at the corner of Main and Commercial streets and the McCabe block at 317-319 Main street were sold. The Leland building was purchased by Mendel Richman and the reported price is said to be S96,- 900. The sale was made through Camp and Zinman.
 The McCabe block was sold to Ed ward and Samuel Greenstein of New York. The price is said to be about s50,00O.
 The Leland block contains the Star Confectionery store, Buffers cafe and Horvitz's Optician shop. The Mccall be block contains the Union Tea store
 Another big deal was consum mated this morning when James J. Naughton sold a valuable piece of land on Commercial street adjoining the Leghorn property to William J. Farley. The land has a 77 1-2 foot frontage and is 40 feet in depth
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
GRADUATION PLANS.

Plans for the graduation exercises of the State Normal school class of 1919 have not been made as yet. ac- cording to a statement made by Prin cipal Marcus White, although he ex- poets that the graduation will take place about June 24. This year, the class will number about 75 graduates. and will be smaller than usual. As smaller classes are the rule about the many school center cities, New Brit ain will be no exception, this year. The reason for this lies in the fact that wages paid in the many lines of war work attracted the young women who would otherwise follow the pro- fession of teaching.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
CITY ITEMS

1c sale tonight at Axelrod's Phar-
 macy, corner Park and Bigelow, op-
 posite Racklffe s.--adVt.
 Court Friendly, r. of A, held it's
 regular meeting last evening. and pre- sented the retiring chief ranger, Mat
 thew NJ. Meskill, with a $50 jewel and chain. A social hour and smoker followed.
 Miss Ida Borg, who was recently recommended for a citation for the
 work which she has been doing over- seas will return to this country, soon according to a letter which has been recently received from her. A valuable dog belonging to Miss Eliza beth Crandall of Belvidere was killed last evening by an automobile Peter Hancock was stricken with q. fit at Gordon Brothers store on Com mercial street He recovered in a short time.
 Marriage licenses were today grant cd to Casper T. Bachman of Pontiac. Nichigan. and Gertrude Marie Olson. of 23 Belden street; and to James Skel1v of 2S3 South Main street and Anna Steiner of 106 Glen street. A daughter was born at the New Britain hospital this morning to MT. and Mrs. Arthur Crusberg of 4O1 1 Stanley street
 Earl Kisselbrach of the war bureau has been called to White Plains, \. Y, because of the illness of his father l. Fl. Solomon complained to the police today that an Indian sign ad- vertising his tobacco store was stolen from the railroad arcade.
 Seaman George Kingsbury is on a oif1 A meeting of the committee on
 uniform hours for city employees
 will behe1d this evening" The heads
 Of the departments at the city nall
 have been invited to be present at the session.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
TERMS OF TREATY
 PRESENTED TO-DAY
{Continued from First PaeeD
and Germany being responsible fc delivering the latter.
 GeTmany Not i'm T5cncuc

and Germany being responsible for delivering the latter.
 Germany Not in League
 The league of nations is accepted by the Allied and associated powers as operative and by Germany in prin- clple but without mem bership. Sim llarly an international labor body is brought into being with a permanent once and an international conven- uon- A great number of information al bodies of different kinds and for different purposes are created, some under the league of nations, some to execute the peace treaty. Among the former is the commission to govern the Saar basin till a plebiscite is held 15 years hence, the high commissions CT of Danzig, which is created into a free city under the league, and var ious commissions for plebiscites in Malmody. Schleswig, and East Prus- Sia. Among those to carry out the peace treaty are the separations, mill itary. naval air, financial and eco- homie commissions the international high court and military tribunals to fix responsibilities and a series of bodies for the control of internation~ al rivers.
 NcftlH1 frODlen1S LtIt ohSt'tith'
 "Certan problems are left for SO lution between the Allied and asso~ ciated powers, notably details of the disposition of the German fleet ana ca bles, the former German coion1e8' and the values paid in reparauohS' Certain other problems such as tle laws Of the air and the oplum' arms and liquor traffic arc either agreed to in detail or set for early mterna- tionaI action
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
NO MEETING AT
 BURRITT SCHOOL
Cannot Hold Session There Without Sanction of the School Board,
 It Is Asserted.

The Parents and Teachers associa- tion of the new Elihu Burritt school will be unable to hold a protestation meeting for Miss Julia T. Dunn and Miss Irene T. Byrne, who are not to be recommended for appointment, until the sanction of the school con- missioners is secured Ernest F. Muecke. N-president of the associa- ton, left for Hartford imm ediately after learning the decision from Judge B. F. Caffney. of the school board, and will have a petition drawn up by a lawyer in that city to be presented at Fridays meeting of the school board.
 Headed by President Frank Nair. the executive committee of the Bur- ritt school called upon Principal Tow Ter at the building this morning and requested permission to hold a meet ing in the school this evening. Mir. Fowler, according to MT. Nair, told them that he would have to consult Superintendent Stanley H. Holmes before he could grant their request After a consultation with Superin- tendent Holmes, Principal Fowler in = formed the committee it would have to obtain permission from Judge B. F. Gaffney.
 The committee at once adjourn ed to Judge Gaffney's office. Members ot the committee state that Judge Calf ney told them it would be impossible for them to call meeting of the or ganization at the Burritt school hal until the committee took action upor the matter.
 MT. Mueclle is very indignant ove1 l the action of MT. Holmes and is de 1 termined to call a meeting. Resolu l tons will be presented for the pur. 1 pose of protesting against the drop
 ping of the two instructors from tht 1 teaching force next fall.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
BALTIMORE WON
 BY REPUBLICANS
Third c. O. P. Mayor Since Civil War and First of Greater
 City.

Baltimore, May 7.----WNiam F. Broening. republican district attor- ney for Baltimore. was elected yester- day mayor by 8 majority of about r. o0o over George Weems Williams. the democratic candidate, and will thus be the first mayor of Greater Baltimore. This will be the third time the repub-- licans have elected mayor since the civil war.
 The defeat is a crushing one for the state wing of the democratic party. of which The Kelly is the Baltimore boss"
 Broening carried to victory Peter F. Tome, for city comptroller, over Joseph F. Smith, democratic candi- date, by a small majority. Howard , Bryant. democrat. defeated Charles E. Norris. republican, for president of the second branch of the city coun- cil
 Norris defeat is attributed to his utilization with an organization which declared war on Catholic candidates, E.
 But above all was the disaffection a of the Prestonites, who were angry - at the bitter personal attacks made on their candidate in the primaries. Many of these were glad of the op- portunity to get revenge on the Kelly gang" and voted for Broening at the same time supporting the other democratic candidates.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
REV. KIINGBEI,G TO ADDRESS
 PARENTS AND TEACHERS

Rev. J. E. klingberg will address the meeting of the East Street school Parents and Teachers association in the school building tonight, and tho entertainment committee of the assO- citation has arranged a first class entertainment to follow the address. Among those who are to perform arc Emil malmgren, Xylophone solo; Mrs. C. Marsland and Mrs. Giardano, solos. and the East Street school boys minstrel troupe The minstrcls per formed in the Grammar school several weeks ago with great success, and have prepared a complete change of program for tonight's performance.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
BRINGS FORECLOSURE.
Administratrix Failed to Meet Mort gage on Property of Late r. N. Steele.

Through Klett and Alling the New Britain Savings bank has brought foreclosure proceedings against Lydia E. Steele. administratrix of the es- tate of Frederick N. Steele, Henry B. Steele, Herbert c. Steele. Walter P. Steele. Charles F. Steele. William F.. Latham and Howard ". Pope of Chicago.
 The suit was brought through the failure to meet a mortgage on the property of the deceased at the cor ner of Stanley and Church streets.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
TO HELP SALVATION ARMY.
Discharged Soldiers to Deliver Ad~
 dress at TheaterS During Drive.

At a meeting of the Salvation army campaign committee held last evc- ming in Mayor George A Quigley' s office plans for the coming campaign were outlined. Former members of 18th Division were present at the session and will take an active part in the drive.
 The soldiers will don their uni forms and will deliver five min addresses at the local theaters. The discharged men are enthusiastic over the work done by the Salvation army in France.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
ITALY GETS FIUME
 ABSOLUTELY IN '23
Until That Time Italy Win Administer Plume As Mandatory of the
 League of Nations

Paris. May z. (By The Associated Press) As 8 basis of resumfng par ticipation in the peace negotiations. Premier Orlando accepted a proposal that Italy administer Plume as n mandatory of the league of nations until 1923. after which Plume will revert to Italian sovereignty.
 During the four years of Italian administration harbor for the Jugo- Slavs will be built at q port 9 few miles lower on the Adriaic coast. The harbor will have railroad com. munication with Agram and othe,. cities.
 Italy # is understood also is pre- pared to make sacrifices of some of her other claims on the Dain1atian coast.
 The proposal which induced the Italians to return to Paris was made to them by Camille Barrere, the French am bassador at Rome,
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
FORESTFRS CONVENTION

At the Foresters' meeting. which was held at the Foresters' hall last evening, the Foresters' convention committee made arrangements for the state convention which is to be held at Turner hall, May 14 and 15 There will be at least 450 delegates of the national convention. It is being planned by the committed that Mayor Quigley be secured to give the ad- dress of welcome on the opening night
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
REALTY TRANSFERS RECORDED.

The following realty transfers were recorded with the city clerk today: John M. Brady to Mary J. Hennessy land and buildings on Stanley street; Minnie Shumansky to Henry Maxen. land on Lincoln street; George w. Whatnall to Henry Bohnert, land on East Ellis street; Paul and Josephine Anderson to Frank Seibert land on Stanley street; Alfred N. Thom pson to William Hultberg, property at 376 Chestnut street.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
FORECLOSURE SUIT.

John l.. Endicott of Orange street and Martha l.. Sandmeyer and Clara l.. Smith of Cornwall have brought separate foreclosure proceedings against Samuel Welinskey ct al. Each writ is for $2,500. Constable Fred Wrinkle served the papers against the properties at 26, 80 and q Willow street The writs were issued by Klett & Alling The writs are re- turnab in the city court on the third Monday in May.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
S5.OOO PROFIT ON FAIR.

The prizes, including the special prizes drawn at the T. A. B. fair on Monday evening will be awarded to the winners at the Y. M. T. A. & F. building on Lafayette street Thursday evening, May s, at p. m. The com nittee feels satisfied that the event was a great success and when the final report is made 1t will show 8 gain of about S5,000.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
ORLANDO HAS RETURNED

Italian Premier and Minister Sonntno Arrive in Time to Take Part in To- days Peace Conference Session. Paris. May |, 9:15 a. m.-vittorio Orlando. the Italian premier. and Baron Sonnino, the foreign ninsste, arrived in Paris from Rome +biS morning.
 The Ita IrAYoie- arrs,.AS . Paris ''Wh.t1 house" just as tbn ou,,,l Gil Of four reassena bled ana res,,r..a., his seat ir the council.
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New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
Mrs. Louie Willard,

Mrs. Louie Smith Willard, daughter of Charles W. Smith ot 4o9 west Main street, died this afternoon in the Hartford Sanitarium. She is survived by a brother, RobeSt, of New Haven, a sister. Miss Carrie Smith ot this city, and her father. Arrangements for the funeral have not been com pleted.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
Katie PikOIOwitz.

Mrs. Katie Pikolowitz, aged 22 years. of 94 Booth street, died this morning at the New Britain hospital. She leaves her husband, John PikoIo- witz. and three children.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
Financial
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

Wall Street, 10:3O A. M.--Aside from the heaviness of Mexican Petro- leum, presumably due to fresh dis turbanccs in that country, stocks were active at the opening of today's ses- sion. There was an accumulation of buying orders over the holiday. U. s. Steel made no initial change but hard ened later with equipments, especially Pressed Steel Car and American Car. In the rail group. Canadian Pacific. Union Pacific, Reading and New York Central made Substantial additions to gains of the early week
 Wall Street, Noon.-Definite an nounccment of the call for an extra session of congress and news that the navy departm ent awarded large con- tracts for steel gave impetus to the advance, trading quieting and broad oning in every direction. Shipping. oils and rails enhanced their gains. Marine Pfd., Pacific Mail, Texas Co.. Royal Dutch, Sinclair and Reading made extreme advances of to 6 points while Lackawanna rose ten points. Mexican Petroleum made full recovery but UT. s. Steel Jagged de- spite the strength of related shares and coppers.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-07
CHINESE WON'T SIGN
Delegates to Conference Are Instruct ed By Government Not to Agree 10 Terms Decided Ipon.

Picking. May G. (By the Associated Press )-The Chinese cabinet at @ meeting today decided to instruct the Chinese delegates in Paris not to sign a peace treaty assigning the German rights in Shantung to the Japanese.