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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24
SPLENDID ENTERTAINMENT

An excellent concert was given last
Friday night at the NJ. h. Church un.
der the auspices of the Young Mems
Social Club. The program was well
rendered and evidence of superior tai
ent was shown by those who gave it
Among the features of the evening the
orchestra selections were particularly
pleasing. Those who played were Ed
win Paddock, bells; Lorene Hurley
violin; Harold Haight, saxophone; Tom
Ritz. drums; and Dora Sisney, piano
Mae Holt shows considerable dra-
matte ability and with her readings
furnished an entertaining part of the
program, as did also Mary Sisney with
a group of japanese songs.
Truma Stephens and Dora Sisney
followed these numbers with a vocal
duet rendered with fine expression.
The piano solos given by Edwin
Paddock pleased the audience and he
responded to an encore with humor-
Gus vocal solo.
Emma Gerhardt's rendition of
"When Irish Eyes Were Smiling" was
especially fine and was enthusiastic
ally received by the audience.
Lorenc Hurley was very pleasing in
her violin solo.
The trio sung by Truma Stephens,
Dora Sisney and Emma Gerhardt call
ed for another encore which was gra-
ciously given.
As final number the tableau pre-
sentation in costume of "llindustan"
was very effective.
The young people concerned are to
be congratulated on the success Of their
" ork and the public will be fortunate if
they again have the opportunity to
enjoy such an excellent program. The
funds raised are to be used in securing
equipments for games
which solve the problem of suitable
recreation for the young people during
the coming months. The Young Mems
Social Club is one of the new organiza-
tions which has grown out of the re-
cent Y. NJ. c. A. conference held here
and is becoming very popular among
the young men of Tucumcari. They
are extending a cordial invitation to
all who may care to join them in their
at the Presbyterian church.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24
IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE

The following letter is another evil
dence 'it pays to advertise" especially
when the people have confidence in the
advertiser. The letter is self explain
atory and should be read by those es-
pecially who have purchased stock.
Las Cruces, n. NJ, April i8, 1919
The Tucumcari News,
Gentlemen:
enclose you herewith my check for
the amount ] owe you, and in this con-
nection | wish to say that the result Of
our advertising with you has been most
satisfactory, and has brought US splen-
did returns, from your section.
This stock was all sold by Saturday
morning, the 18th, and has since been
over subscribed about $50,00O.00 and
the stock is now selling here for $500.
n share, by those fortunate enough to
have two or more shares, and ! be-
lieve it will go to $4,000 in go days,
and would urge upon all stockholders,
who bought through the medium Of
your paper, and who have only one
share, not to sell at any price, but to
determine to lose the amount they
have invested or get rich.
Again thanking you for your splen-
did service in this matter of advertis-
ing, ] remain
Yours truly,
+. W. Campbell, Prest,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

The War Department is calling fol
l5,0OO volunteers for the Air Service.
The opportunity of this is in the fac,
that at the present time the Aeronauti.
cal Manufacturing Companies have as
many experienced mechanics and work.
ers in their factories as they have
places for. Furthermore it is well
established fact that the aircraft in
dustry is going to be many times larg-
er than 1t is at the present time. The
Aircraft Manufacturing Association
Itself, states that il will he about three
years before aircraft manufacturing
will be on its feet. At that time ex-
perienced an skilled men will be re-
quired at their own price.
At the present time there are no va
cancies available other than in the Air
Service of the army where this exper-
fence can be gained. 1t is thought that
in this connection, since the manufac-
turing of aircraft is bound to be one of
the largest enterprises of the future.
a man enlisting at the present time
for three years, coming into the Air
Service, getting thorough schooling
in mechanics, learning his business,
and then getting two years actual ex-
perience working in the shops and
fields of the army, he will be fitted to
accept n position in civilian life with
one of the aircraft manufacturing COM
panies. They will at that time be de-
veloping and enlarging. The air SER
vice of the army is the only place now
available to get this training.
The pay in the Air Service is as fol-
lows Private $4,000, Private lst class
$4,000, Corporal $4,000, Sergeant Sii,
Sergeant, Aviation Mechanician s66.,
Sergeant lst class s5l.00, Sergeant !st
class, Aviation Mechanician $3.50,
Master Signal Electrician $Sl 90. Mas
ter Signal Electrician, Aviation Mec-
hanician $l2l.50.
Sergeant Albertson in charge Of Ia.
cal office, located in the Israel Build
ing Tucumcari, n. NJ. He will hc glad
to give you any further information
about any branch of the army. Call
and see him.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24
FARM BUREAU ORGANIZATION
MAKING GOOD PROGRESS IN
COUNTY

Leading farmers and stockmen Sc
lected to work on big outstanding prob
lens in the various communities.
Since the preliminary organization
meeting held at Tucumcarl April /,
Farm Bureau work has been carried in
to a number of the leading communi-
ties of the county. Great interest is
being shown in the development of the
work.
Leading farmers and stockmen of
each community where work has been
conducted have selected men to lead
in the various lines of work acting tenn
porary until after the county wide
meeting on May 3. 1t is planned to
reach all the remaining communities
before the general meeting to be held
at Tucumcari on Saturday, May 3.
Perhaps the outstanding feature of
the Farm Bureau aS rural organiza-
ton ,s the dependence that is placed
upon small working groups, OF commit
..es, Of Farm Bureau members, who
are put at work on the Farm Bureau
program in every active community of
the county. In fact, committee work
all typical Farm Bureau
activities. Thereby active local lead
erShip is assured, and we come to look
upon a community committee as the
working force not only carries the
FarmBureau's message, but which act
ually puts the people at work toward
solving their own problems under their
own leadership.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24
TuCUMCARI CHAUTAUQUA-
SIX DAYS

First Day--Afternoon
Victory Players
Night
Victory Players.
Ralph Parlette, University of Hard
knocks-Lecture.
Second Day-Afternoon
St. Claire Sisters and Jean Macdon-
|ald-lmpersonation.
Night
st. Claire Sisters and Lincoln Nc
Connell-Lecture
Third day-Afternoon
Italian Bersagliere Band
Night
Italian Bersagliere Band
Fourth Day-Afternoon
Harold Proctor Company and
Charles +. Barkef, Lecture.
Night
Harold Proctor Company and Gran
Vile Jones, Lecturer
Fifth Day Afternoon
DR.. Frank Loveland, Lecture.
Night
Geo. NJ. Cohen, Greatest Comedy
Sixth Day-Afternoon
Premier Concert Artists, Nine Peo-
pie, and Robert l.. Finch, Lecturer
Night
Premier Concert Artists
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24
TUCUMCAR|ANS BCnG Cn(
s20,6OO OF VICTORY
BONDS IN 3 DAYS

Inc Victory Loan campaign open
ed Monday morning in Tucumcar with
Mrs. Sandusky in charge. The variou.
committees for each of the SIX ward,
have been busy and are making a good
showing so taiiy in the game. Up tc
wednesday night $4,000 had been
subscribed in the City of rucurcari
Mrs. Haight, captain of First Ward
reported S4,250.
Mrs. Fausnacht, captain of Se.ord
Ward, reported $3.50.
Mrs. McQuaid, captain of Third
Ward, reported $3.50.
Mrs. Putnam, captain of Fourth
Ward, reported $1,000.
Mrs. Savage, captain of Fifth Ward
made no report.
Mrs. Kirby, captain of Sixth Ward,
1.-THE railroad shops) reported $l4,2OO.
Many promises have been received
and 1t now looks like all who possibly
can, intend to buy without much So
licitation.
saturday evening commencing at
1880 "a meeting will be held ut the
corner of Second and Main streets
when the following program will be
rendered:
Band Concert.
Solo ana Chorus-Miss Edna Clark
and X. A. G. young ladies.
Speech--Rev. Ellis.
Band Selection.
Presentations of medals to the Boy
Scouts for their work in the last
Liberty Loan campaign.
Speech-M. B. Keator.
Band Selection.
Everybody is invited to attend and
help put Quay county over the top in
the Victory Loan campaign.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24
CARPENTERS BUSY AT OIL
WELI-~DERRICk BEING BIlIL

The construction men who will build
the derrick at the Pound well arrived
today from Amarillo and will begin
work at once. All the lumber is on the
ground and il looks as il il takes a
whole lumber yard to construct der
rick.
The pit has been completed and car
penters have been busy building houses
Tor the men and barns for the horses.
they worked every day and Sunday so
the derrick could be started at once.
Mr.. McGee thinks it will take at least
two weeks to build the derrick. In the
meantime the machinery will he haul
ed out from Lesbia. Everything is
being pushed as rapidly as possible.
AT the fourteen-foot depth after
blasting through six or eight feet of
rock those who were digging the pit
found cedar tree. II was petrified TO
certain extent and contained consid-
cradle iron. Some say this was once
II big forest and when the big eruption
came the trees were covered with rock
and dirt some places much deeper than
others. Those who are promoting the
well are well-pleased with the outlook
as everything is coming out about as
the wise ones had predicted. II is
thought at the 2O0O-foot depth quite a
little coal will be found.
Quite number of oil leases are
changing hands at prices ranging up
ward to ten dollars per acre. Some of
the choicest tracts are being held for
twenty and thirty dollars and many
reports are in circulation of big prices
being offered for land near the well.
Some of the reports are no doubt true
but the most of them are started to
create excitement. Before buying land
or leases the purchaser should know
what he is buying-where the land
lies and the nature of its topography.
There are many new people coming in
each week and the oil boom is taking
on new life every day. 1t will take a
long time to drill the first well but if
it comes in with a paying flow there
will be something dong in this part
Of the world.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24
EASTER FITTINGLY OBSERVED

Faster was very fittingly observed
Sunday morning at the Presbyterian
and Baptist churches with excellent
musical programs participated in by
some of the best talent of the city
The children rendered another program
ut the Presbyterian church commenc-
ing ut seven o'clock finishing in time to
attend the splendid musical program
given at the Methodist church. II was
impossible for the News editor to at
tend all the churches therefore an eX-
tended write-up will not be attempted
although those taking part in the pro-
gram deserve special mention. There
are few towns the size of Tucumcari
that can boast of so much real high
class talent, especially along the mus
ical line.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24
CHAPLAIN WRITES OF LIFE
IN ARMY OF TUCUMCARI BOY

Neufchateu France, Feb. l4,l9le
Mr.. w. l.. kirkpatrick,
Tucumcari, N. NJ.
My dear Mr.. Kirkpatrick:
Your letter of appreciation for the
words of sympathy and also of inquiry
concerning a more complete informa-
ton about the death of your son 2nd
It. Isaac Kirkpatrick of NJ. r. S. Unit
No. 3OS NJ. T. c. Am. Z. F., received
and will endeavor to give you all the
information we have.
Your son was injured in an automo-
bile accident near Rimacourt France,
when the car he was riding in over
turned at the foot of very steep hill
and very dangerous curve also that
the driver who was very badly injured
but recovered and has since been sent
home, declares that in order to avoid
running over woman and three chill
dren t was impossible to avoid crash
ing into tree at the side of the road.
1t. Kirkpatrick was taken to the
American Hospital at Rimacourt hav-
ing never regained consciousness and
passed in to the Great Beyond in few
hours. conducted the funeral SER
vices, speaking from | Cor. 3-26 and
using the burial service of the NJ. +.
Church. He had full military escort
from his Unit and the procession was
headed by the 330th +. A. band. His
body rests in the American Cemetery
at Rimacourt, France where we laid
him to rest on Nov. IL, 1918 and as the
last notes of taps over his grave, died
away, there was not an eye but that
was filled with tear and our hearts
strangely tender when we lay away
our comrade went out in prayer and
sympathy to the folks at home in their
hour of grief.
1t. Kirkpatrick was true soldier
an officer and Christian gentlemen
we could i'll afford to lose from the SER
vice, he was loved by officers and men
alike and ] have yet to hear the man to
say anything against his service for
his Country or against his character.
One instant comes to my mind when at
Brest in our rest camp when il was
cold and rainy, 1t. Kirkpatrick went
out at midnight to see if his men were
comfortable in their shelter tents and
tucked the blankets of more than one
man about his feet as he lay sleeping
in the cold. Deeds like this can only
have one result, to cause men to love
and respect him.
Regarding the adoption of the
French lad whom he and his men cared
for, the lad has since returned to rela-
tives and the lad and his relatives are
very grateful for the kindness which
was accorded him.
Again may we extend our sympathy
to all and assure you of our high es-
TEEN for your son.
Yours truly.
OTTO +. ELLEFSON,
LIST Lieut.. and Chaplain NJ. r.
s., No. 3OS NJ. T. c., A. p. o.,
No. 73l, American f. F.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24
"CHANGE IN SENTIMENT"
CLEARLY PROVEN ALRIGHT

On April the voters of Michigan,
men and women, cmphatcally answer
ed the brewers appeal for reinstatc-
ment They said no! The latest avail
able figures show that ,62j precincts
out of 2,339 gave dry majority of
10000. Four hundred precincts were
unreported. These are all dry and il
is expected they will bring the major
ity up to in excess of 10000.
1t would be supposed that such a
positive response from the voters
would be sufficient to convince the
brewers that they are not wanted in
Michigan. But apparently this is not
so, for press reports are to the effect
that the beer makers are now charg-
ing wholesale fraud and are threaten
ing to bring contest.
The Prohibition amendment to the
Constitution was adopted by the
Michigan voters by majority of
68,O00. II became operative on the
Both of April, 1918. Eleven months
trial of Prohibition undoubtedly made
many converts to the saloonless pol
icy. The increased dry ma ajority may
also be explained by the fact that
women in the election of April 7
voted for the first time. Conse-
quently the largest vote ever cast in
the state was polled on that day.
The brewers amendment was de-
signed to rcinstatc the sale of beer
and wine throughout the state Its
sponsors brought on campaign ;s
an object lesson. OF course, national
law would override state law and the
success of the amendment would not
have given Michigan the legal right
to manufacture and sell intoxicants.
But the brewers felt that victory
for the amendment would prove con
clusively to the people of the nation
that a reaction had set in. Michigan
voters answered in no uncertain way
and the brewers are welcome to all
the consolation they can get from
the vote. 1t is only fcretaste of
what the brewers will get if they are
permitted to call referendum on the
ratification issue in the dry states
which they have selected for the bat
tie ground
Surely no one who has kept posted
on the activities Of the liquor inter
ests is deluded with the belief that
the fight against the liquor traffic in
America is finished unless such "A one
is disposed to look upon the announced
lines of their attack ~ pure bluff.
II will not do however, to dismiss the
matter with the assumption that these
fellows who for several generations
have been building up tremendous
liquor trust are simply hlufring in
their proposed attacks on the const;
tuition of the United States. They vii,
go the limit to accomplish their pur-
poe, namely, the notification of the
18th amendment and the defeat of
war Prohibition.
Those who have not kept informed
on the liquor interests activities are
naturally unaware of the forces that
are at work to prevent honest en-.
forcement of the provisions of the ma
tional dry law. It is well worth while, |
therefore, to here set forth facts brief !
ly that ought to arouse all of Us to !
n sense of our responsibility in play |
ing the part of good citizens to com
bat these anarchistic forces now mob |
ilizing.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24
NURSERY AND KINDERG ARTEN
DURING THE CHAuTAUQU

L
The Chamber of Commerce recogniz-
ing the need for kindergarten to
care for the children and nursery to
care for the infants that mothers may
attend the Chautauqua programs, has
made arrangements with reliable par
ties who will establish and maintain
same during the week of the Chautau-
qua.
Competent nurses will have charge
and nurse girls will be employed that
all children may receive the proper
care. The building will be equipped
for play and recreation. Games will
be played, songs and exercises learned
and stories told to interest the little
tots.
Infants will have special care accord
ing to their individual habits f the
mother will have written instructions
with the nurse.
The children may each bring toy
or plaything. The older children may
bring writing and drawing materials
or story books. Each child must have
his or her name printed on small
card and hung around the neck for
identification.
An admission fee of 25 cents will
be charged for each child at every per-
formance. The proceeds to pay ex-
penses.
It is desired that as many a1 possible
who wish to make use of the kinder
garten will phone II Chamber of Com
merce or to Mrs. Robertson, who will
be in charge on or before May 10, that
an estimate may he gained on the num-
ber of nurse girls that will be re-
quired.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24
Yours truly.
OTTO +. ELLEFSON,
lst Lieut.. and Chaplain NJ. r.
s., No. 30S NJ. T. c., A. p. O.,
No. 73l, American +. +.

The sporting event of the season
was pulled off at the High School
Saturday night. There was basket
ball and the Freshies came near humb-
ling the Juniors. There was boxing
and wrestling bouts which were quite
interesting. The last event was a
free-for-all in which the boys were
just getting started when II was stop
ped by Supt. Anderson and others who
thought II had gone as far as 1t was
safe to let II 60.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24

Arrangement have been made %
that Liberty Bond coupons may he
exchanged for Thrift or War Savings
Stamps at any post Office in the United
States. The total amount paid out
by the Government in this interest
payment is $15O0O0,0O0 which is a
visible proof of the value Of Liberty
Loan Bonds. The whole resources of
the Government are back of War Saw
ings Stamps, just the same as Liberty
bonds.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24

FOR SALE--DeLaval cream sepa-
rator No. II, good as new. Price
$4,000; also barrel churn and other
dairy equipment j. ID. LOVE,
Endee, N. M.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24

The pioneer stage Of farming is
about over. Another generation will
see the last Of the free land snapped
up. The younger men among us will
find land values increased during
their day in proportion to the dearth
of land and the increase of demand.
Idle acres will slowly come into use.
Wild cat speculation will gradually
sober down. Time will bring about
the adjustment of the type Of farm,
ing to the soil and market conditions
of the locality. We shall hear less of
big money crops. We shall find more
of solid farming values and real con-
tcntment.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24
Chautauqua Tickets on Sale, Monday, April 26
at Hamilton's Office.

Chllds season ticket to II $50 ps Is
tax Adults tickets II $500 plus 30
war tax These limits fixed 10y the u Government
Reserved seats sale Opera House for entire season
80 cents plus 3 cents
Season tickets be purchased reservation can
be made
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24

Dad Wallace was the first Victory
Bond buyer in Tucumcari, paying cash
for same.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-04-24

]. W Hunter and J. c. Shpley OF
Clovis, were Tucumcari visitors this
week. Mr.. Hunter was selling oil
stock in the Ranger field
The daily morning oasis., 1919-03-15
SUSPENDED OR REFUSED

Mr.. r. A. Lehrke, whose failure to
be granted citizenship in the superior
court Thursday was presented in the
account of the naturalization pro-
ceedings yesterday in these columns.
called at The Oasis Offices yesterday
afternoon and mada the point that he
had not been refused citizenship. as
alleged in the published account. bat
that action had been suspended ,iraii
The inference is that the
suspension is to give the ape cant
fer citizenship tirc to get from the
state department at Washington the
rect; sary waiver Of objections to his
naturalization, on account of his be-
ing Of German birth and antecedents.
Whatever difference there is in the
account as published whether nat
was refused" or suspend
ed" The Oasis is perfectly willing
Mr.. Lehrke shall enjoy. The publ
cation was made in accordance with
the official information received by
The Oasis from the court, as under
stood or recalled by the editor.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-03-15
BUILT FOR PIETY OR LUCK
TIVE Reasons Assigned for the Con-
struction Of Pagodas in Countries
OF the Far East.

The word pagoda is a Portuguese
corruption Of the Persian "but-
kahdah." meaning but" an idol" and
'kadah.' temple" In the far East.
as in India, China and Burma, they
are regarded as sacred towers, usually
more or less pyramidal In outline,
richly carved, painted or. otherwise
adorned, and of several stories. and
are sometimes connected with tenn
pie. Such towers were originally
erected over relics Of Buddha, the
bones of saint, ETC., but are now
built chiefly as work Of merit on the
part of some pious person, or for the
purpose of improving the luck Of the
neighborhood. In China pagodas are
from 3 to Is stories high Gal.
ways an odd number). Their ORA
vidian shape indicates that they orig
mated with the earliest races Of In
dia, who inhabited the country previ-
Gus to the advent Of the Aryans. The
date of the great pagodas at Tajore is
not certainly known, but it, with much
probability, referred to the beginning
Of the fourteenth century. The 50.
called Thousand Pagodas" Of Bran
banan in Java are obviously modelled
on Hindu originals, either Jain or
Buddhist.