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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-07

him that it was the same Tom Hardin
who md gone to college at Lawrence
had married Gerry Holmes. Queer
business, life, that he should cross
even so remotely, their orbits again
That was a chapter he liked to skip
lie walked owe to the windows
shielded by bright awnings, and
looked down on the city where the
next few years of his life might be
caught. Comforting to reflect that an
engineer Is like a soldier, never can
be certain about tomorrow. Time
enough to know that tomorrow meant
Tucson! What was that threadbare
Eroverb in the Overland Pacific that
Tod Marshall always keeps his men
until they lose their teeth? That de-
fined the men who made themselves
necessary.
His eyes we're resting on the banali-
ties of the modern city that had robbed
"old town. Of its flavor. We're it not
for the beauty of the distant hills, the
jar and rumble of the trains whose
roar called to nearby pleasure cities,
twinkling lights and crowded theaters,
stretches of parks and recreation
grounds, he, who loved the thrill and
confinement of IN engine, who had
found enticement in IL desert, IL chap
ter of adventure in the barrancas of
Mexico, would stitle in Tucson j. Amer
irIn nInirrnSS \l-nS &c ynt too thin n
veneer on Mexican Indifference to
make the place endurable-as a city.
In good for n lifetime here, if |
want it, his thoughts would work
back to the starting place. "If l
knuckle down 30 it, let him grow to
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-07

depend IN me, it's as good rs settled
that | am buried in Tucson" Hadn't
he heard Marshall himself say that he
"didn't keep II kindergarten--that his
Office wasn't a training school for
men," He wanted his men to stay !
That, one of the reasons of the great
mans power; detail rested on the
shoulders of his employees. 1t kept
his W brain clear, receptive to big
achievements.
"PerhapS us the work unrollS, as |
see mor of what he wants of me, why
he wants me. | may like it, | may get
To shout for Tucson:' 1t was iImpos-
sible enough to smile over. Child's
work, compared to Mexico.
The distinction of serving Marshall
well certainly had its drawbacks. He
wanted to sweep on. Whether he had
Il definite terminal. a concrete goal,
had he ever stopped to think? Spe-
cialization had always Il fascination
for him. 1t was that which had
thrown him out of his instructorship
into the fircboX of Il western engine.
1t had governed his curse ut college
to know one thing well, and then to
prove that he knew 1t well. Content
ed in the Mexican barracks, here he
was chatting, FESTIVE, after a few
weeks of Tucson. For what was he
getting here? Adding what scrap of
nStanrinpnn fn fhn rn,tn1inn ,f bic run
fcssion?
Itetrospectively engineering could
hardly be said to be the work of his
choice. Rather had it appeared to
choose him. From boyhOod engineers
had always been. to him, the soldiers
of modern civilization. To conquer
and subdue mountains, to shackle wild
rivers, to suspend t~restles Over dizzy
heights, to throw the tracks of an adj
vancing civilization along a newly
blazed trail, there would always be a
thrill in it foo him. 1t had changed
the best quarterback of his high school
the primmest of students ut col
lege. Only for a short time had he let
vanity sidetrack him, when the
honor of teaching what he had learned
his Own progress. A rut!-
He remembered the day when it had
burst on him. the realization of the
rut he was in. He could see his Law
renee schoolrOOm, could see yet the
face under the red-haired mop belong
ing to Jerry Matson-queer he remem-
bered the name after all those years
He could picture the look of conster-
and announced his desertiOn.
He had handed i'm his resignation
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-07
PATCHING IN RIGHT Manner
Work Done Properly While Road 10
Wet and Followed by Drag 10
Superior Plan.

Patching done in the proper manner
when the road is wet, followed by a
road drag, will maintain an old gravel
road surface as good as new until it Is
so badly worn that an entire new ur-
face is required. The gravel should
never be poorer than that forming the
surface layer of the old road, and es-
p~ecially should not contain an excess
Of clay.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-07

1t is desirable to transfer drainage
water across the road, and they should
usually be provided with end or wing
walls for protecting the slopes Of the
embankment. When the material
composing the roadbed is likely to be
springy, a system of longitudinal un-
der-drainage may be found necessary
to secure proper drainage. In con-
structing a road, Of any type what
ever, 1t should be constantly borne
in mind that adequate and contlnu-
ally effective drainage is absolutely
necessary If the road is to be main
tanned In good condition.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-07
When Man and Nature CIashed.

It vas but a short time ago that the whole nation vas thrilled by
news If a mighty struggle n which mans ingenuity and strength we're
pitted against the seemingly irresistible forces of nature. The Great
yellow Dragon, a IS the Indians termed the tricky Colorado river. for
many years had dehed all efforts o control it. Finally it threatened to
overwheIm the rich Imperial valley Of southern California. In a last
desperate battle, man trumphed. The raging waters we're curbed. The
valley was saved. Ednah Aiken, a daughter Of the West, realized that
a wonderful story could be woven about this thrilling chapter Of western
history. and this is the story that she has given to the world in 1.-THE
River" 1t is a story of the cutofdoors a story Of strong mel who for
get their W differences in the battle for their lives and property, a
story Of women who place love and loyalty above comfort and conven.
fence, and Of other women who, in the smalness of their souls, fail to
meet the test. It is a story that you will enjoy from start to finish
Editors Note.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-07
CiviIize and Educate.

Good roads are civilizers and edu.
Gators. They are the vanguards Of
other good things. They bring in.
creased land values. Above every
thing else, they bring good people.
No community that has improved its
roads has ever regretted it. Road
improvement is a good investment for
any community.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-07

then that he a over into Mexico,
so as to get h better gradient for his
canal, and made his cut there. You
know the rest. 1t ran away from him.
1t made the Salton sea-"
"Did he ever give you any reason"
frowned Richard reminiscently, "any
reasonable reason why he made that
cut without any head gate?"
mo money!" shrugged Marshall.
getting out another cigar. II told you
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-07

Good men can easily see through
bad men, but bad men can't always
e through good men. Perhaps it's be-
cause there's no goodness in the bad
man that the good man can see
through him. and because there is in
the good mar that the bad man can't
see through him.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-07
Known by Its Roads,

In a way a country is known Dy
its roads. It is within the range of
possibilities that a time not far dis.
tant may bring home to the people
of this country their lack of fore.
sight in not making easy the way
Of the wagon"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-07
GOOD
DRAINAGE IS BIG ESSENTIAL
Side bitches Should Be Amply Large
to Carry or Water a. Rapidly
A. II Enters.

Prepared by the United States Depart
ment of ~Agriculture.)
The only reason for browning a
road surface is to enable 1t to shed
water. and unless effective means are
provided for disposing of the water
after it is drained of the surface
browning will be of very little, If any,
advantage. The side bitches should
be amply large and should have suf-
iclent fall to carry the water away
as rapidly as 1t enters them, and
they should have outlets at all con
venient points. Cross drains or cul.
verts should be constructed wherever
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-07
The Farm Tractor.

Let the farm tractor and the gas
engine do their part to solve the labor
question. They will relieve one Of
many a hard task and will stay on
the job indefinitely,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-07
Virtue Can Be oxerdone.

Selflessness and complaisance are
beautiful virtues, but do aot forget
that a virtue carried to excess may be-
come the most irritating ard difficult
Of failin0.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-07
Leading Bull,

In leading a bull with a staff, never
60 ahead Of him. He is more easily
controlled by walking by his side, op
posite his shoulders.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-07
Richard "goes in" and az he

Rickard "goes In" and as he
goes he begins to comprehend
something Of the difficulties Of
the job that he has undertaken.
He learns why the valley dis
trusts the D. r., as the valley
calls the company which Hardin
fathered and which peopIed the
desert. go in" with Richard
in the next instaIIment.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-07

1Ta1tHT01 6tSO 0U0 UutsS6
A hen cannot lay If she is contin-
ually irritated and weakened by lice
and mites. Houses should be cleaned
and ~disinfected frequently.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-07

First Road Requisite.
A better law is the first requisite
to getting good roads.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-04-17

services next Sabbath. There will be
an early morning prayer service at
Z O'Clock. The regular morning ser.
vice at 1920. At this service there
will be public reception of members
and baptism of children. The theme
of the sermon will be, THE Triumph
ant Christ" In the evening the choir
under the direction of Mrs. Vergote
will give an Easter Cantata. You
will not want to miss this delightful
end inspiring Easter music. Those
of you who have been listening to the
choir know that a great treat is in
store for you. There will be special
music at each service. A most cordial
invitation is extended.
st. Thomas Catholic Church-Mass
on Easter Sunday at $50 in Brook
ings, and IL o'clock in Aurora. Sta
tions of the Cross, Good Friday at 8
D. m.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Presbyterian church will meet in the
dining room of the church Thursday,
April oath. Mrs. w. H. Donaldson,
Mrs. Rebecca Shea, Mrs. II. b.
Mathews and Mrs. G. l.. Brown will
entertain.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-04-17
. Z
SOCIETY NEWS


This department Is edited by Mrs. Ria I.
ZIegler and anyone having social news of
interest will confer a favor on the Register
by 'phoning Mrs Ziegler. 3l6.
Birthday Party-On Thursday of
last week Oliver Storm celebrated his
sixteenth birthday by inviting his
teachers and some of his chums to
a $50 dinner. Covers were laid for
twelve, birthday cards designating
places. The decorations defined the
birthday idea most beautifully. The
delicious repast was served in four
courses. Music, lively chatting and
a general good time passed the even
ing all too rapidly.
Saturday Literary Cuba most in,
teresting meeting of the Saturday Lit
erary Club was held at the home of
Mrs. Herman. Two delightful solos
were much enjoyed, after which Mr..
Vera of Bolivia, a student at State
College, gave a most interesting talk
on Bolivia, answering many questions
on that subject. Roll call was re-
s%pOnded to by giving interesting cur
rent events. Mrs. Kremer read a fine
paper on Bolivia, after which the
meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs.
c. w. Smith in two weeks.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-04-17

pie everywhere have been quick 20
recognize its wonderful merit. The
demand for it has been nothing short
of phenomenal.
In Seattle, Washington, over so, 900
bottles were sold and distributed by
jobber and retailer in eight weeks
time, which established a new record
there, and is unprecedented in the
history of the drug business. In Den
yer over IS, 900 bottles were sold in
six months, in FIT. Worth, Texas. 1922.
204 bottles were sold in twelve months
time, in Atlanta. Georgia, over 1876.
900 bottles were sold in twelve months
time, in Dallas. Texas, 100, 900 bottles
were sold in II months time, in Knox
Vile, Tenn, the Kuhlman-Chambliss
Co. sold and distributed 1926 bottles
in nine months, in Louisville, Ky, the
Taylor-lsaacS Company, who operate
eight retail stores in that city sold
$4,000 bottles in less than ninety DAYS.
In fact everywhere Tanlac has been
introduced its sale has likewise been
phenomenal and the demand for it is
continually increasing. A total of
more than two and a half million bot
ties of the medicine has been sold
through the Atlanta office alone dur
ing the past eighteen months, and it
is without doubt the most widely
talked of medicine today.
When asked to explain this record
breaking demand, Mr.. G. +. Willis, In
ternational Distributor of Tanlac said:
There can be only one possible ex-
PLANTATION, and it can be told in one
word, merit That tells the whole
story. No preparation no matter how
extensively advertised, can possibly
meet with such phenomenal success
unless it possesses extraordinary cur
power
Thousands upon thousands are tes-
daily that they have been re
lieved of disease after years of suf-
By its use.
Tanlac is sold by one leading drug
gist in every town.-(Adv.)
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-04-17
with Mr.. Cooper's representative in
this worthy cause.
Gives $4,000 Loaves of Bread

with Mr.. Cooper's representative in
this worthy cause.
Gives $4,000 Loaves Of Bread
Similar service was also performed
by Mr.. Cooper in Memphis, Birming-
ham, Atlanta, Little Rock, Shreveport,
Vicksburg, Jackson, Nashville, Knox
vile, Chattanooga, Macon. Savannah,
Montgomery, Mobile and Augusta, and
his establishment of the famous free
bred line at Louisville, where he dis
tributed $4,000 loaves If bread abso-
lutely free and without question to
those in want, proved a revelation to
charity workers there. In fact, in
practically every city Mr.. Cooper has
sympathy for the poor and unfortu-
nate by performing some unique act
Of charity.
Mr.. Cooper contends that nine
tenths of the diseases and i'll health
Of the present day American is due
to faulty digestion and improper as
similation OF the food. which finally
produces a stuffed up condition of the
vital organs.
II has been said that Tanlac. his
celebrated medicine, which is now ac'
complishing such remarkable results
throughout the country, not only
quickly overcomes all catarrhal in
Examinations of the mucus membrane
but acts directly in the correction OF
stomach, liver, kidney and intestinal
disorders.
Tanlac as has been so c~onvincingiy
proven by the thousands upon thous
ands who have endorsed it, is also
reconstructive tonic of great power
and has been known to entirely reiieve
the most obstinate cases OF rheuma
tism and blood disorders in a very
short time,
TanIac Sales Phenomenal
1t is, indeed, doubtful If anything
ever placed on the market in the way
OF a medicine has sprung into sucl
popular favor in SO short a time. Peo
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-04-17
RENOWNED MAN MAY
VISIT THIS SECTION
l.. T. Cooper, Noted PhiIanthropist,
Gives Large Part OF Income
''i- To Charity

Not In recent years, perhaps, has
the coming of any public character
aroused such widespread interest as
has the proposed visit to Sioux Falls
and other western cities, of L. t. Coop
er, the millionaire philanthropist.
Mr.. Cooper is described as one of
Americas foremost leaders of ad-
vanced thought. and sprang into fame
and fortune through his new health
theories based on what is known as
the Tanlac treatment. He never
ceases to surprise you with the infinite
variety of his knowledge, and its alb
sc!ute correctness and t~horoughness
In several of the larger cities, he has
done a great deal of relief work among
the poor.
Mr.. Cooper Is a firm believer In
practical philanthropy and his relief
work is familiar to charity workers
ove the entire country. His south.
ern representative while in Houston
Texas. recently distributed, under the
personal direction of leading charity
workers. n thousand dresses of ex.
cellent quality to poor women and
children. In San Antonio, the follow.
ing week he donated another thousand
dresses to the poor. Of that city. and
a few days later four hundred Of the
garments were provided by him for
the poor women and children of Gal
weston. Ladies prominent in social
life and many prominent citizens Of
.hese places assisted and co-operated
The evening world., 1919-10-24
CHAOS AT THE TOP.

~ ERMAN investigation to fix responsibility for the turns
up queer evidence The investigating committee
questioning Count Bernstor former German Ambassa
dor to the United States:
Sinzheimer declared Gemany's programme peace
dltons President Wilson
the those Germany offered Dec 2S 1916 reality
the
This is the first time l knew that" interrupted
4 Bernstorff excitedly.
Readers of the Ludendorf and the Tptz memoirs
have been struck by the amazing extent which high German
executives thought and acted osspuposes owing the
other being kept ignorance Of what the planning 1t
the same with German diplomacy.
Recording in the number Of the Atlantic Monthly his
recoecons of official and sem-oca visits Germany the
years Immediately preceding the war; Viscount adane the
remark Of eminent foreign dpomats regarding the high
from which Germany formerly governed
this highly organized nation you ascended
10 the find
The cock-work efficiency of German Imperialism! Even the
, Germans themselves have little left of that illusion
The evening world., 1919-10-24

my wife everything I have.
ndNtht anything, but 1 want to leave
10 10 her. or course, IL she marries
dsaIn my property Is 20 60 to tho
children. No. III leave that to her.
zoo. Shell do the right thing by tho
children, because she's the best
woman n the world. She's too good
for me-"
But II you have any doubts, you'd
better talk this matter over with her
and agree on The terms OF your will"
suggested the lawyer.
mo" said MIR. Jarr. 1T might
alarm her. | wouldPt alarm her for
tho world. You and L can settle this
matter. Remember she's to have
everything" -
0ilice Desk Skeletons.
you haven't any private papers,
or anything like that at your office
you won't want your wife TO see
things you'd ike me to look over and
destroy?' asked the lawyer.
mo need OF that" said Mr. Jarr,
virtuously "My life has been an
opep book. I haven't anything at the
ofnct. no more than | have at home,
that I'm afraid for anybody to see"
Glad to hear IT," replied the law
yer. But I only thought'-
say no moreH said Mr.. Jarr gen
erously, The only thing I'd regret,
II ! were 10 die, is that I did not
give up smoking long ago. i've
wasted lot OF money in that way:
And I've lost a lot Of money play
/ ing poker in my wild days. too
seven dollars twice and once I'VE
| dollars, and Ranglc and have bet
on the races n couple OF times. A
man REGRETS such wastetulness when
| he thinks the money would have
meant more comfort and happiness
| 70 his family"
'Ts that all you've wasted?" asked
| tho lawyer. 'T don't wonder you
are worried; the good die young
The Opening of Another Case.
Then they went to his office,
sampled the Scotch and forgot all
| about the Will.
That night, watkins told his wife
| that II all husbands were like Ed
ward Jarr the divorce courts would
Nave to close.
"Nonsense" was the reply. Mrs.
Jarr puts up from her husband just
what / put up from you! She told
me she asked MIN to make his will
and ne flew up and asked her who
she expected as n second husband
to spend his money in case he left
any!"
The evening world., 1919-10-24
T he NJ Mayor Old e | h
BV Bide DudleN-
He Is the Victim of Political Trick and the
Whole TOiUn Is on Edge.

ness Of the best friend the negroes of
Delhi ever had"
Vas sah--dats IT," replied the
Blodgett boy. The Mayor turned to
he ladies'.
Anything TO Please!
You will excuse me a moment,
please?" he said.
Gladly, Mayor" replied Mrs.
links.
Wont YOU be embarrassed"
asked Promptress Pertle.
mot at ALL" replied the Mayor. TT
is an everyday occurrence with me.
I'll just step out to one side and let
the Lads snap me. | must say,
though, that 1 cannot understand
why anybody should want a picture
of an old ugly person like me-"
Now, Mayor!" said Promptress
Pertle She really liked the Mayor.
"You mustn't talk that way" said
Mrs. links. She was trying to get
her husband appointed dog catcher.
"Well, it's true" replied the Mayor
gaily,
Mayor Walker then struck a pose
and the boys aimed the camera.
"Go to it. boys!" said the noted
man. 1T is an honor TO be photo
! graphed by such nice little fellows
| "Ready?" asked the Blodgett boy.
shoot" The Mayor used slang
| Just for fun.
The other boy pressed a bulb and a
stream Of water shot out of the box
and caught the Mayor in the nose
| Grabbing their camera" the boys
ran away laughing loudly, At that
| moment Ezra Pinckney, an Anti
Walker Democrat, stepped out Of his
home across the street and called
merrily:
The Mayors Wrath.
What a boob Mayor this town has
got!"
1t looked like plot.
The ladies had TO giggle and this
increased the Mayors anger. IL
hurried TO Peeweeple's grocery store
and woke up Constable pelee Brown
Just then Ezra Pinckney entered the
store,
|, ARREST that man." said the Mayor
to the officer, indicating Pinckney.
Constable Brown sprang to do hi
duty. A tight followed in which tn,
officer was knocked down four timeI
but he subdued his man by bravel!
taking his punches until Pinckne,
, was all tired out, The prisoner tool
, the Constable before Judge Luke, al
Anti-Walkerite, who fined the Con
stable $1.17 for disturbing tho peace
Mayor Walker Is positive his politi
/ cal opponents supplied the tricl
) camera and paid the boys 10 humili
: ate him. The incident has set tn
whole town talking.
There Is much indignation.
The evening world., 1919-10-24
THE SMALL CALIBRE GROUP? ?

TO the labor groups withdrawal from the Industrial Con-
"A ference, Samuel Gompers says
"The representatives he public group largely
pioye and people who been anagonstc the labor
labor movement declaration
Information has that the in their
conference the declaration majority Of
convinced those employers that who voted
against the declaration of the intelligent
fairminded employers Of the country"
From public gather pretty much the state
en might be issued majority the public group and by
large minority of the employers group.
It has become open question whether many Of the
the employers group have the motive the spirit the of
responsibility required like present
u success.
Too many of these employers to have regarded the Indus
trial Conference merely opportunity offered them to have it
out with labor Their attitude has been Of "draw-thne
push-tembac-of" That attitude has had unfortunate
ton upon representatives Of labor already sorey tried by the aun
and pressure radical element ready rush them off their feet
Organized labor also has its responsbiesgave at this
time 1t should be allowed forget the way make
organized labor recognize those responsibilities
spirit challenges old impatient cry 1--WE get anything
unless fight for it,"
The radical forces that trying control of labor would
like nothing better than to the Industrial Conference end in
disaster.
te other hand if the Conference prove
pointing the way adjustment of the relations between
and employers along lines of fairness and cooperation
could blow the eds Boles who are trying
10 persuade labor way "smah things"
If the American employer class furnish the nei-
gence patience observation-disclosures and good will which must be his
dpensbe contribution toward he accomplishment of the end
view whore we to look for these quaitics2
The public group response Presidents request is only
too glad part can function alone? Must dismiss
the present employer group Of too small cabre to count2