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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-01-21
NEW MEXICO WOMEN
SUCCESSFUL WAR WORKERS
Condueterettes. Farnieretfes and Shop
Workercttes Efficiently Per-
form Mems Duties

Prepared to relinquish their posi-.
lions when Americas soldiers return
to claim their proper place In the
countrys industrial life. the women Of
New Mexico are sturdily performing
the work ~ men IN several lines OF
endcavor.
Notable among these occupations
ARE the running street cars and the per-
forming Of railway shop work
The condnctorettes of Albuquerque
already have become fixtures although
they have been on duty barely two
months No matter how cold the
morning. they are prompt In reporting
for duty. There have been no nccl-
dents due Ia their carelessness. Dur
Ing II recent rainy spell. only one Of
the five derailments that occurred were
suffered by cars In charge Of women
conductors. despite the fact that there
are many more women az work on the
cars than there are men.
Our women conductors are lust ms
good as the men. and they are paid on
the same basis" was the comment Of
the president of the Traction company
the other day.
The Santa Fe system Is employing
women In lighter shop work. Five are
now busy In the capital shops two in /
the tool room. two IN triple valve work |
and one on light machine. Their fore |
men report them as heing thoroughly /
satisfactory.
Fhrming has attracted number of 4
New Mexico women The w0mans |
land army has rendered valuable SER
vice In harvesting the states crops.
"Will they keep on the job after the
boys come homeT' was the question
asked Of an employer OF women en-.
,nge,l IN mems work.
In most cases. yes" was the reply.
which proved Ia he typical Most of
.heSe women are working here solely
because OF war conditions: because
because of war conditions: because
heir husbands. brothers or even faith
'rS have been called. When the men
'olks return. the necessity for their
working will cease. aud the positions
VIII automatically revert Ia the former
hcumbents. In case of any conflict.
however, the returned soldiers will be
,iven the preference"
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-01-21
STATE GETS ROAD MONEY
ipportionmens for Construction Wori,
Through Forests Il S37,15O

The appointment IT the National
Forest share Of the federal aid road
funds for the year 1870 has been made.
according Ia information received by
the district forester az Albuquerque.
The appropriation amounts To S;iI. 40
for Arizona and S3T.IJO for New Mex
ico. for constructing roads within or
partly within the National Forests Of
these two states under section eight OF
the Bankhead bin.
District Forester Redington states
that as all restrictions on the use ~
labor. material and government funds
have been removed by the national
highways council. read buil,ling will he
pushed during this spring and sum.
mer.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-01-21
Livestock Raiser

Swift & Company killed l4,94s,000
head Of livestock, which weighed
alive, 4,97l, 10000 pounds.
Swift q Company made a profit of
only fraction of a cent per pound
lveweight.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-01-21
Fine Chance for Medieo

Alameda citizens are anxious for
physician to locate IN their city as soon
rs possible For some time there has
been no local physician there. and as II
IL located about ten miles from Albu-
querque, many times. II is almost impos-
sible to secure medical aid for hours
after the cal is put in.
Alameda is n thriving little city nnd
the country Immediately around there
Is well populated. The citizens offer
an attractive proposition for any ply
stefan. even going 80 far as to furnish
him with nice home to live In.
Any doctor who Is interested I'm the
can obtain full Information
by applying to the Albuquerque Cham
her Of Commerce.
Graphic advertisers are reliable.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-01-21
WANT MORE MONEY
FOR COUNTY TEACHERS
Otero County Board Of Education Asks
state Legislature TO Increase
Salaries Now Paid

The following letter has been sent
to every member of the state lcgisla.
turc. 10y the board Of education of
Otero county;
Dear Sir The work of the O,eir,
County Board Of Education during the
past year has kept almost constantly
before our minds the seriousness of
the school situation In our county.
Many ~ the hest teachers refuse 10
teach al the present wages and il we
are not given relief by the present
, Legislature, many more will fall out
Of the ranks.
THE present laws of New Mexico
do not allow sufficient salary To main
tain competent teachers IN country
schools. We are allowed to pay for
third grade teachers. 5000 per month /:
Tor second grade teachers. $1,000 per
month, and for first grade teachers.
$4,000 per month. hut out of this
amount must he supplied fuel. janitor
AMI janltor'S supplies. insurance.
chalk, water. broomS and other Incl
dentals
Then comes the teachers private ex.
penses Of board and room and clothes.
and she Is expected to attend state
normal in the summer In order to keep
up for the winter work.
Just compare for moment the NV.
erage yearly salary of the following
classes Of labor:
Hammer aud saw carpenters 81 800 |
Farm lnbOrers -------------- 1000 |
Coal and cinder beavers 925
First grade teochers- 40
The letter then requests that the law /
he amended to permit increase In the
pay Of first. second aud third grade I
teachers respectively. Of 500, $50 and
SO monthly. and closes with:
THE demand for teachers Is great.
he situation is becoming desperate and
we look To the present legislature for
relief. In the name Of common de-
ency let uS pay her, In whom we place
he future of our child as much as we
pay the coal HEAVIER And do you
hink that is asking too much to pay
lcr ms much as the average jack-leg
The county board Of Luna might well
10 the same. as ideiitically the same
conditions exist outside OF Deming 1
md, while salaries Of teachers In the
own are higher. they are not extrav-
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-01-21

lad not been active in the politics -
the state
Andrews was elected Republican del.
cgate to congress. serving one term.
After New Mexico was created state,
he ran for United States senator. being
defeated by A. u. Fall
About 1904. Andrews built. with
Pennsylvania capital. the New Mexico
Central railroad. running from Santa
Fe to Torrance, y. NJ, connecting with
the T.. l.. a y. W.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-01-21
THANKS

The Clark Grocery Company. having
disposed Of their interests to the
Standard Grocery Company. desires
10 express their thanks to the people
OF Deming aud vicinity for their liberal
patronage and wish thin one and all
a prosperous future.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-01-21
Roll Of Honor Addition

Ohrey II. Billingslea. L. ). y.
Here Is the name of Deming boy
WHO should have been included in the
Roll of Honor. Also his name belongs
Oh the high school service flag. as he
was student there when he enlisted
IN Uncle Sans navy. BillingSlea is II
brother Of Mrs. Ben Hudson. Of Dem
ing
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-01-21
Swift & Company's
1918 Earnings
How They Affected You

During the twelve months
ended Nov. 2, 1918 Gts fiscal
year., Swift & Company trans
acted the largest volume of BUSH
ness on the smallest margin of
profit in its history.
Profits of the meat business-under
regulations of the United States Food
Administration - were limited to a
maximum of 9 per cent on capital
employed but not to exceed 215 cents
per dollar of sales.
Swift & Company in the regulated
departments earned 7.57 per cent on
capital employed and 2.04 cents per
dollar of sales, out of which had to be
paid interest on borrowed money and
taxes. Here Is how these earnings
affect you.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-01-21

House empty Rent Il via the
Gbraphic classified column
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08
COUNTY COMMISSIONER RUN
BUSINESS THRU ON HIGH

The County Commissioners met in
their monthly session Monday morn
ing with all members present
Things were handled in record time
and business closed in less than two
days time. They deferred few mat
ters until the 22nd when they will
again assemble.
Road problems, owing to the recent
washouts of bridges and grades came
in for consideration.
w. w. Cook was appointed deputy
sheriff; the butchers bond of ]. w.
Gallemore of Cedaredge approved; sal
ary of Undersheriff Gregg and Janitor
Beckley raised to 500 per month;
bonds of all county officers recorded,
instead of filed as heretofore.
Messrs. Wakeland and List appear
ed in behalf of the alfalfa weevil pest
and were assured of hearty cooper
alton in an endeavor to stamp out the
pest in this county.
The regular monthly payroll was ex-
amined, allowed and warrants ordered
drawn.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08
Death Of samuel p. Raber

Samuel p Raber, the father OF Rich
ard Raber of this city, passed away in
Denver Tuesday night. July goth. Fol-
lowing message received announcing
the critical illness Of his father, Mr..
Raber left at once for Denver and was
at the bedside when the end came. Mr..
and Mrs, Raber formerly lived in this
vicinity with their son, and from here
went to Denver, where they have made
their home. Interment was made there.
The sympathy Of the entire community
IL extended to the bereaved ones in
their loss.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08
Band May Come Here

The United States navy recruiting
band will be in Grand Junction. Aug
ust g and 10, according to their itin-
erary issued by the Denver station.
An effort should be made to have the
band stop in Delta as their next stop
is, according to schedule. at Salida
and Canon City on the 18th. Reports
give the boys a great send-off and 1t
would be very nice thing to have
them here il only for short time.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08
Dandy Concert Tuesday Evening

Music lovers were treated to a gem
uine concert Tuesday evening given
by the all-star Delta band. The tooters
said nothing about the concert before
hand and 1t is needless to remark that
the large crowd that quickly assem-
bled greatly enjoyed the rare treat
We would ask the boys to repeat tho
concert next Tuesday evening, but per-
haps 1t would be better to let this tai
ented organization give US another
surprise.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08
Minister Visits Delta

; Rev. ]. A. Bullock. of Alma. Nebras-
ka, was a Delta visitor during the
past week, coming to spend his waco
tion from his Nebraska church. Sun
day he occupied the pulpit at the
Christian church. He is most pleas
ant gentleman to meet and said he
found that people were very cordial
to him. The minister will probably
take in the sights offered on Grand
Mesa before returning.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08
udoe Logan to Billings

Judge Logan to Billings
Former District Attorney R M. Log
an departed this week for Billings,
Montana. where he went to pay his
son an extended visit and incidentally
to take a we'll earned vacation. Mr..
Logan feels that by the change he
may be greatly benefited from his
severe attack OF rheumatism.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08
Studying Business Conditions

John Robuck. former assistant cash
Ter in the Montrose National Bank,
but who answered Uncle Sans call.
is in Delta studying the Hardware
game. assisting at the Delta Hard
ware company. He will soon embark
to other quarters where he has pos
ition awaiting him in this new une.
We have known John for Q number Of
years and It is needless to say that
he will make a success in this new
undertaking.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08

Here from x. c.
DR.. Frank l. Sanders, specialist
from Kansas City, came in yesterday
for a visit with DR.. Macarthur. The
two gentlemen went to Ouray yester-
day for few days stay, and on their
return will probably visit the lakes on
Grand Mesa
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08

Mrs. 0ramm Taking Baths
Mrs. E. M. Gramm is taking the
mineral baths at Ouray in an endeavor
to restore her health from severe
attack of Neuritis. She will remain
there some time
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08
su.Ine.. Changes Hand.

w. ]. Shreeves and Bert Carver are
the new owners of the Billiard par
lor conducted by John Logan. taking
possession Monday. Mr.. Logan was
compelled to dispose Of his business
here owing to his wife's health. The
new owners are live wires and will
undoubtedly maintain the present high
standard of the place.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08
viii Mathers Home

viii Mathers Home
VIII H. Mathers, arrived home Mon
day from trip to Eastern markets,
where he went a couple weeks ago to
purchase new goods. Mr.. Mathers Wis
ited in st. Louis, Chicago and otherj
points and brings home the story that
goods are scarce at most any price.
He droveN home from Denver in Fred
Kings car and says the overland trip
is well worth taking.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08
Party at Merritt Home

A most delightful afternoon was
spent at the hospitable home of Mr..
and Mrs. Guy Merritt in North Delta
Thursday when thirty friends and
neighbors planned and executed a
pleasing surprise party in honor Of
Mrs. Merritt's sister, Mrs. John
son. who is her guest from Arizona
Dainty refreshments were served and
the afternoon sped all too swiftly for
those participating in this social event.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08

No Democrats In Kansas
Tom Blackwell, editor OF the North
Fork Times, passed through Delta this
week enroute to his home aater Wis
iting his mother in Kansas. Tom said
he was willing to make affidavit that
there we're NO Democrats in Kansas.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08
Percy Houts in Town

Percy Houts Sr. spent couple days
'at home this week. Mr.. Houts is now
secretary of the Colorado Livestock
association. with Offices in Denver. His
time is occupied mostly out over the
state in the interest of the association
and merely stopped here day or so
while on the Western Slope.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08
Albert Cook Home

An arrival joyfully welcomed this
week was Albert Cook. the son of Mr..
and Mrs. w. G. Cook, on a thirty day
furlough. He has been in the navy SER
vice since April. 1917 and after spend
ing a year in the convoy service, was
assigned to the u. S. s. Rochester. He
has received a new promotion and has
enlisted for another year.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08
To Hawaiian Islands

Miss Eleanor Kellogg formerly of
this city departed the past week from
Grand Junction, where she has been
visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Chas. Freeman. for Honolulu, where
she has contracted to teach in the
government schools. Miss Kellogg was
looking forward TO this interesting
trip with much pleasure.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08
Hawkes. Visit Delta.

Arrivals Friday evening were Mr..
and Mrs. George Hawkes. from Kewa-
nee. Illinois. for a visit at the home Of
d. J. and Ben Hawkes.. This is their
first visit to Delta and they will put
In their time here enjoying themselves
among the many attractions offered,
including that wonderful playground
Grand Mesa.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08
Former Paonian Dies

Former Paonian Dies
The death of Verne Rawalt, of Gun
nisoh, occurred in Denver the past
week, the cause being heart failure.
c. T. Rawalt, father of the young man
was formerly a newspaper man at
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08
Bio Realty Deal

The two lots at the corner of Fifth
and Main were sold this week to the
Gibson Lumber Company. Just what
the new owners contemplate doing
with their purchase has not been
made public. The property formerly
belonged to Geo. C. Wilson and l. NJ.
McMrray.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08
Mrs. Walter eeekIey Visiting

Mrs. Walter Beckley spent the week
with her mother. Mrs. Gilmer and her
sister, Mrs. VIM. Wood near Austin.
She took the baby with her and Miss
Lula Horton came down and visited
at the Beckley home with the children
during Mrs. Beckley's absence.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08

Fire At independent Lumber Yard
The Independent Lumber company,
suffered a fire at their Iona yard
yesterday. The loss, however. is said
to have been fully covered by insur
lance
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08

When man pays anything addition
al for a house because 1t has fruit
trees In the back yard is he public
benefactor to the boys in the neigh
borhood, or just merely an optomist?
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08

1t is claimed the government is
losing 100000 a day on operating
the railroads, but a million is merely
loose change in Uncle Sans pocket
nowadays.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08

An Arrival at Calhoun Home
A bright baby boy, who has been
given the name of Ray was welcomed
Thursday, July 31st, into the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Alec Calhoun.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08

The Germans are now convinced
that the Kaiser was to blame for the
war. as he didn't start II early enough.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-08

Automobile races a.-e now in order.
but no guarantee Is given the crowd
that anyone Will be killed.
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
WANTED A COMMUNITY AUDITORIUM.

NEED Of large community hall never has been more
IN strongly shown than by the Christmas community
frolc Saturday night the Public Building. and by the
performance Of "The Messiah" yesterday afternoon in
the Playhouse by the Community Chorus.
At both the crowds too big to be accommodated
and many persons had to be turned away Yesterday af
iernoon especially, It is estimated the number turned
away from The Playhouse as great that admitted
They merely two Of many crowdproducing local
which recent years have emphasized the need
for big hall in our city.
Numerous plans have been made for a community au-
dorium They have been held up because Of wartime ac
syities The project however, must be kept constantly
in public mind as one Of the essentials for making truly
great city.
Given building capable Of seating 1000 persons the
number and variety Of public entertainments, conven-
Lions both civic and commercial and musical affairs on
lefge scale which could be held is virtually unlimited
Equlpped with large pipe organ, such hall further
would general raylng place and center Of the
city's social activities.
Trenton New Jersey has solved the problem through
the construction with state aid Of a large armory build
militia but for large assemblies conventions. music fes-
tivals and community affairs Of continually changing
form
fund Of 100000 raised here during the war for
a new armory. but construction Of the building was
dropped because OF rigid restrictions insisted upon by
the state authorities and because Of the high cost Of mate
rias and labor II will be well TO keep the project in
mind however. The Christmas Week Community celebra
lion serves to emphasize the steadily increasing need Of
such an edince.
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
SENATOR Be RAH AND THE
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS
IRON The New York sun

Inc freedom Of the press Is guaran.
leeu by Tn, First Amendment OF the
Constitution OF the United states:
Congress shall make no law re-
specting an establishment OF relig-
Ion, or prohibiting the free exercise
thereof; or 0bridglng the freedom
OF speech, or Of the press: or the
right Of people peaceably 10 assem-
bic, and to petition the Government
for a redress Of grievances"
The guaranteed freedom Of the press
Is one Of the foundation stones OF
American liberty. What this prohibit
tion OF abridgment means and what II
does not mean are questions which
have been answered by hundreds OF
qualified commentators and by the in
depreciation Of the courts in many well
known decisions. Nothing, perhaps. in
the whole range OF constitutional dis
cussiOn Is clearer Of doubt. Let US take
Judge StOry's definition:
ut Is plain that the language Of
this amendment imports no more
than mat every man shall have
right to speak, write and print his
opinions upon any subject whatsO-
ever without any prior restraint,
SO always That he does not iniure
any other person IN his rights, per-
son, property or reputation: and so
always that he does not thereby
disturb the public peace. or attempt
10 subyert the Governm nt."
The gist OF the matter Is here. in the
perfectly Ineligible distinction be-
tween prior restraint, that is TO say
preventive censorship and control ex-
ercised by the Executive, and subse-
quent responsibility, determined by iu-
diclal ascertanment, for anything that
Injuries another person in his rights,
property or reputation. or that dlsturbs
the public peace, or that tends 10 sub
vert the Government.
The same distinction between pre-
vious restraints upon publication and
subsequent responsibility for the often
sive or dangerous or subserslve utter
ance was declared by Blackstone TO be
fundamental in the establishment OF
British liberties:
Every freeman has an undOubted
right 20 lay what sentiments he
pleases before the public; 10 forbid
this is to destroy the freedom Of the
press. But il he publishes what is
improper, mischieVOus or illegal ne
must take the consequences Of his
iemerity To subject the press to
the restrictive power Of a licenser,
as was formerly done before and
since the revolution ,of t6ss). is to
subject all freedom Of sentiment.
TO the preiudices Of one man and
make him The arbitrary and lnfalli-
bic judge OF all coniroverted points
in learning, religion and govern
ment."
10 is on this principle Of freedom and
responsibility that the American news
paper press has become what it is. a
main bulwark Of our American system.
The opposite principle, as Judge story
declares, introduces despotism in It's
worst form.
Il would scarcely seem credible that
in this age Of the American press's
freedom there could be any need OF
recalling the fundamental principles
Yet the pending bin intro
duced by Senator Sterling Of South
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
ENGLANn,s NEW TASK.

~ REAT BRITAIN is facing Instructions in Ireland
IL Egypt and India and It is likely she viii meet and
overcome hem as she has done many times in the past
IN those possessions foreign governed by Eng
shmen The only way to stll the reyolts is TO grant
autonomous rule the dependencies Everybody agrees
about that But few agree about the method
In Canada Australia and New Zealand, Britons govern
themselves The mother country has given freedom to
her sons They whatever they like while there is
British navy to protect them. They are threatened by
no racial complications They have received the gft OF
liberty as from Englishman to Englishman.'
Afer Great Britain conquered the South African Beers,
new race into the empire But the Beers had al
ways been independent and well practced in the
ways Of freedom Their two states, therefore, naturally
united with the British South African colonies to found
Joint efgovernlng commonwealth The experiment has
been felictous The loyalty Of General Boha and Gen
era smuts Boer leaders the British Empire during the
World War; proved the Of British colonizing
methods in South Africa.
But South African conditions do not prevail in Ireland
Egypt or India Proximity to England complicates the
Irish situation; lack Of education is danger to Egyp
tan self-government eaouses among religious sects
and strong caste feelings among the natives necessate
cautious procedure in India
new way Of administration must be found to keep the
alien races contented Great Britain is experimenting
in an effort TO ind the way.
Whether the first steps to be taken will prove success
fu remains to be SEEN Chronic discomfort has always
destroyed the empire that could not t. But Great
Britain converted General Boha and General SHUTS from
enemies to savours Of the empire. The racial problems
in Ireland Egypt and India, therefore not basicay
nsoluble.