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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20

EU nc cdn nH' f~"' Tb
say the burial ceremonies were owe with and he vas o the way BACK from
the cemetery when he passed the devil at North avenue, Still gathering up slips
of paper in Lincoln park.
IF you get the body In the ground" said Louis. Sad the grave covered
up before the devil gets there, everything Is al right We buried zee Ian,
burned incense over the grave. and left him with a small roast pig He sure
60 ito heaven"
Lee Ian seu was saved from the potters field by a collection taken up
by his countrymen to defny funeral expenses. He vas seventy years old, and
had lived in Chicago half his life. Once he IA a welltodom merchant. He had
lived of charity for the last ten or fifteen years. Gambling with him was a
passion. His many exploits of twenty odd yeSrs ago we're the talk Of every
Chinainan in town, and also of colored and white gamblers.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20

The following simple recipes have
no harmful ingredients and will nc
compllsh results ms well ms ready
mixed remedies for the same ailments.
An Astringent Cream.
A well-recommeDIod %astrlngent
cream Is made from four ounces of
mutton tallow, one and n quarter
ounces OF glycerin, one.half n dram
OF tlncture Of b~enzoin, n quarter OF n
dram Of spirits Of camphor. one-eighth
Of a dram of powdered alum, one-quar.
ter of n dram of Russian islnglass and
one-half IN ounce Of rose water. The
rose water Is warmed In n china u
set In hot water and the islnglnSs Is
dissolved In II. The mutton tallow.
which has previously been tried out
at n gentle heat and added TO the gly-
cerin, Is then blended with the rose
water. and the other ingredients are
added while the mixture Is being
beaten. This makes n cream which Is
a%stringent. tightening the skin. with
out allowing II to become flnbhy. MS
often happens when one is reducing
flesh.
Receding Gums.
Good teeth are requisite for both
health and good looks. Go to n dentist
and have the tartar removed from IN.
der and around the gums. then use
table salt on the gums several times
a day. Scrub the teeth downward.
never crosswise. The teeth should be
cleaned before breakfast, after each
meal and before retiring.
For a Slight Scar.
Spirits Of camphor, touching the
skin with II twice n day. will some
times eradicate the spots left from
pimples. The liquid should be gently
rubbed In.
To Remove corns.
Salicyclic acid, ! dram: trim the
corn with n very sharp knife or razor
blade. Apply the acid; cover with n
piece Of court plaster. In three days
remove the plaster and the corn will
come with 1t. Soft corns may be cured
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20

by wrapping the afflicted toe with q
soft linen rag which has been satu.
rated with t%urpentinc. night and morn.
ing. Care should be taken to yea
shoes sufficiently wide but not too
large.
Excessive Precipitation.
Sponge Oft the parts affected at
least once n day with borIc acid use
20 parts Of hot water to one Of acid.
Also dust the face and neck and wher-
ever It Is necessary with n dry boracic
powder.
To Overcome odorous Precipitation.
When bathing put a few drops OF
ammonia In the water, dry the skin
well and dust with the following
powder: Olcate Of zinc, n ounce
powdered starch. / ounce; salicylic
acid, l scruple.
For chapped Lips.
To prevent the chnpped lips that
so frequently result from the high
winds try rubbing the lips each time
before going out with rose water and
glycerin. mixed In the proportion OF
two parts of the former to one of the
latter.
For the Feet.
No. Wash the feet in warm wa
ter to which n little hy~drochloric acid
or chloride Of lime has been added.
No. 2-Bathe the feet often In q
strong solution Of bornx or In com
mon kitchen soda dissolved in water
Change the hosiery every day.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20
DREADED FOR
NIGHT TO COME
Texas Lady, In Pretty Bad Fix,
Heard Of Cardui, Tried It,
And Now Says It Saved
Her Life.

Chiffon, Texas.-Mrs. Mary Reese
Of this place, states: "Some time ago
I was quite sick and suffered n great
deal. I had been suffering quite
awhile . At times / had such
severe pains in my back, across my
hips and in my sIdes,-I was In o
pretty bad fix was so restless
I dreaded for night to come.
Having heard Of Cr-dui, I thought
I'd try 1t / commenced to
get better with my FIRST bottle. ]
took six bottles Of Cardul. and will
tell any woman what this CarduS
Home Treatment can and will do II
taken according to directions. We not
only feel 1t cured but . most
likely saved my life. I am able to do
my work with ease and know Cardut
did It."
. Cardui has been found to relieve
many womanly pains and ailments,
and thousands of women have written
10 tell OF the benefit 1t has been to
them. In cases Of female troubles and
weakness.
Cardui Is prepared from mild, me-
dicinal ingredients, which act as 4
tonic and help build up health and
strength In n natural manner.
Try Cardui. At druggists.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20
Breakfast Linen.

Colored breakfast linen Is In favor.
Square cloths which hang only n few
inches over the edge of the table and
small napkins. about II inches square,
are either OF colored linen or else
are bordercd with color. Some in sets
show border wreaths Of red roses,
some show red roses with bright green
leaves. They suggest breakfast sets
of English china with Its gay colors
and stiff figures. The %all.colored sets
show pink, blue or yellow flowers on
tan or gray linen.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20

Oh, girls, such an abundance OF
thick, heavy, invigorated hair; a per-
feet mass of wavy, silky hair. glorious
iy fluffy, bright and so easy to manage.
Just molsten q cloth with a little
"Danderine' asa carefully draw 1t
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time; this magically re-
moves all dirt, excess oil and grease.
but your hair Is not left brittle. dry.
stringy or faded, but charmingly soft.
with glossy, golden CLEANS ana tender
lights. The youthful glints, ,iDts and
color are again in your hair.
"Danderine" Is a toni0sbeautifier.
Besides doubling the beauty Of the
hair Mt ono 1t checks dasdruf and
stops falling hair. Get delightful Dan
derine for n few cents Mt any drug
or toilet counter and use 1t as q
dressing and invigorator as told on
b~ottle.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20

Can't a citizen bury something In his
own back yardf'
"Never mind who / am and who It
was who buried It. Only I'd dig and
dig quick"
Police Chief Mngee pondered over
this mysterious communication. II
worried him. He didn't want to make
a fool Of himself, Finally, at 4 o'clock
In the afternoon, he summoned Patrol
man Robert Trimball and got n
shovel. de made a quiet entrance
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20

Carnes' former husband having died at the home. 1t was a love indebtedness
and his bride admit it-and the board of directors, consisting of 20 women, sit
ting in solemn session. affirmed and approved 1t.
The courtship OF Carnes began several months after Mrs ates husband
died. with due modesty she accepted the attention and shortly thereafter
Carnes popped the momentous question. Mindful Of u rule of TIE institution
and having no stern parent to approve his request, Mrs. Waite said:
you will have to obtain permission of the board Of directors"
Carnes then asked the advice of Mrs G. II. Springer, president Of the
board. She asked him II he was sure he loved Mrs Waite and that lnfatunhon
or fascination had not prompted him to propose the marriage. Carnes was
sre It was true love. Mrs. Springer said. but she told him to think 1t yer for
a few months.
That time elapsed and Carnes again appeared before Mrs Springer to
press fr approval. Mrs. Springer then laid the matter before the directorate,
whichf formally went into session OF the subject with the result tina. love was
triumphant by q unanimous vote.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20

into the back yard Of 80 Clark street. which Is occupied by a family named
Sullivan. There was n patch Of recently spaded earth. He scraped away the
loose earth rather gingery to a depth of IL inches and uncovered a good.
sized paper bag. He ripped the bag open.
Naked, brown and wrnked and apparently dead q baby girl lay in the
chiefs broad hands
Bob Trimbal says that the chief uttered something that sounded like n
gup and ran down the back street with the midget tin his hands two blocks to
the home Of Dr. George l. Tobey. Doctor Tobey gave the little thing n couple
of saps and turned 1t owe once or twice. A thin wall issued from the babys
mouth and the transparent eyeids opened.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20
STRANGE Tails,

II was Roberts frst visit TO the
ZOO.
"what do you think OF the animalsf"
Inquired Uncle Ben.
After n critical Inspection OF the er.
hibit the boy replied:
~ think the kangaroo and the ele-
plant should change tails"-American
hoy.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20

They went along to prevent the devil
from %overtaking the hearse.
Ten thousand small strips Of pa.
per. each of which contained nine per.
f%orations, were thrown from the
hearse and cast TO the winds by Sing
and his companions. According to
Chinese belief, the devil had to gather
up every one Of the 10000 strips Of
paper and crawl through each little
hole In order to catch Lee Ian Seu.
nII - 1919 AI., I. cino
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20

White, by INC rules OF VUt INSUVUIIUH'
was compelled 20 refer "er suitor 10
the board of directors Of the institu-
ton, which deliberated the question
and gave It's consent.
The wedding took place on a Sun
day afternoon at the home before
nearly 10C other inmates, Rev. William
T.. Wheeler If st. Marks English
Lutheran church officiating.
Carnes has been at the home Is
months and his bride two years. Both
hnYc noon married before. Mrs.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20

mans haircut. Battle at least once a week. Apply to sophomores for campus
passes. DO n o fussng o the campus. Wear short parts TO all classes. Use
no tobacco. Provide self with handkerchief and uses anne Refrain from
childish practice of eating jawbreakers after Z o'clock at night"
Having defined the proper conduct OF n freshman, the sophs neglected TO
organize against a rebellion. The freshmen rented the star theater In Evans-
ton, assembled their forces there and then caught the sophs unawnrs.
one incidental casualty was reported to the Evanston police. The sufferer
was William Sadler, Evanston correspondent for h Chicago morning paper
The class partisans buried the Ratchet long enough to chuck Mr. sader juo
Lake Michigan.
I'VE don like the kind Of stmes you've been sending to your paper" the
chuckIng squad explained. The Evanston police said Sadler made no kick.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20

curly IN the SEMESTER. Forty SOPHIE
mores We're made violently aware Of it
when 200 freshmen pounced on them
and tosses them into Lake Michigan.
The sophomores met defeat just
as the kaiser did. They proclaimed
themselves masters Of the campus
without taking adequate precautions
against an uprising Of their foes. They
began by posting placards ordering
1.-THE scum Of the earth to obey the
following rules:
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20

World doesn't need making over.
Lot of men want diSciplining, that's
all.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20

The girl who looks good isn't nccos.
sarlly good loOking.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20
Chinese Have the Devil Of a Time at a Funeral

rHTCAGo-Ins Satanic majesty finished a bad ,econd the other day in a
- ace against an automobile hearse from the loop to Ro@hl cemetery.
In the hearse was the body Of Lee Ian su. Other occupants were Louis
SiC Lee 81 Wing 10 Lee Yen Nv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20
Forty Sophomores Begin Year by Taking a Bath

r vANsTON, nI"-wrl Northwestern university freshmen dof their caps
u to upperclassmen and write to mother every night and let the goods alone?
They will not. They expressed their declaration OF Independence In deeds
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20
Jury of Thirty Women Approve a Love Marriage

q T. LoUIs-when George f. Carnes, sxtyelght years old, who lives a the
Mr.. Annie Waite, ffty-hve. also living there, to accept him in marriage, Mrs.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20

A cheeky girl with painted cheeks
is-chccky.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-11-20
New. Born Baby Buried Several Hours; Dug Up; Lives

CLINTON, MAsS-somc n rang up Jack Mase> chief of police, about IL
u o'clock in the morning and tld him to get n shovel and do n bit of pros
pecung In the "a yard of 30 Clark street. What is hf' demanded Magee.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-09-23
CORRESPONDENCE
Stops

Sowing wheat and rye has begun.
A much smaller wheat crop viii be
soyn this time than usual
Early housed tobacco is curing
fine, but indications are that it will
be very light in weight.
Mrs. Lindsey Howard, who has
been visiting her parents, NJ E.
Heaton and wife for several weeks,
has returned TO her home at Mem
phis, Tenn.
We wonder which would be the
most beneficial, a league of nations
or a 'lodge of nothing"
Mrs. Charles Vinson has been ser
iously i'll for several days.
Mrs. Frank Orme, of Flat Creek,
who has been at a Lexington hos
pital for some time, was brought to
her home Saturday. Her condition
for recovery is now believed to be
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-09-23
W. S. S. IN SUNDAY SCHOOLS

AT the State Convention Of the
Kentucky Sunday Schools Assoeia-
tion held in Ashland last month the
following resolutions were passed
by unanimous vote of the delegates
present representing the Sunday
Schools of the State.
1--WE endorse the movement inau-
gurated by the United States Treas
ury Department for the organization
of Thrift Societies among the PEG
pie and recommend the organization
of Thrift Society in every Sunday
School of the State"
Not only was this resolution pass
ed, but this movement is made as a
part of the Sunday School work
and in many counties stamps are be-
ing purchased and sent to the Ken
lucky Sunday School Association TO
form part of the endowment fund.
Later when these stamps viii ma
ture the funds win be invested and
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-09-23

9th. Everybody cordially invited.
The proceeds will go toward repair
ing the church.
John Cline, of Pine Grove, Clark
county, is spending a few days with
friends here.
Dean Carr, wife and two children,
of Georgetown, are spending the
week with relatives in the county.
What's the matter with you How
ards Milf Get busy and send us the
news. The editor tells us he is going
to add some more to his corps of
correspondents and consequently
make the Advocate "bigger and bet
ter than ever"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-09-23

good.
The recent decline in the prices of
cattle and hogs has caused many of
our stockmen to lose some good
money. Thus the farmer again has TO
pay for another "Congressional in
yestigation."
1t took Uncle Sam a little less than
two years TO help thrash Germany.
1t will now take Congress rs years
TO complete Investigating the con-
duet Of the war"
Rev. J. E. Without will begin a
series of meetings at Tunnel Hill
schoolhouse near Flat Creek, Sun
day, September %.
The storm did much damage here
Friday afternoon. Many trees were
uprooted, growing tobacco was
about ruined and hardly a haystaek
was left standing. The silo Of T. N.
Coons was blown down by a wind
storm several days ago.
The ladies of Springfield Church
will give an ice cream supper at the
church Saturday night, September
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-09-23
PROF.. CORD ILL.

Mrs. Robert /. Cord, who has been
here with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
b. +. Herriott, was called to Gym
thiana last week ON account Of the
illness of her husband, Prof. Cord,
who was suffering an attack of
blood poisoning. His condition is
greatly improved.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-09-23

Il takes no prophet 10 tel That
Wallace. IN the near future. VIII be
one Of the prominent towns in East
EN- North Carolina, says the New
York Tobacco. Wallace Is TO- step
ping at talking, but is doing great
things IN the way Of sure enongh en-
ternrise. Its live men have made
these things happen II has are of
the most thiekly populated hack
countries Of any town, and the third
large tobacco warehouse. which is
being erected. viii be ready for bus
mess at the opening Of the market.
August 20 7. J. Bray, who put Wal
lace on the map as a tobacco mar
ket. VIII be proprietor Of his same old
stand Merritt & Pell, weIl-known TO
all tobacconists, win operate the
Duplin warehouse, while Walter Car
Ter. formerly of Warsaw, will have
charge of the new warehouse
Southern Tobacco Journal
Mr. Bray is well and favorably
known in Mt Sterling, being the pap
ular and efficient auetioneer at the
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-09-23
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

The tax books are now IN my
hands and your taxes are due and
payable at this office. Kindly give
this matter your prompt attention
No partial payments will be ac-
cepted where land has ben sold and
agreements made between the par
ties regarding the payment of the
taxes, as this has lead to mistakes
and confusion and il is necessary
that we make a rule that only COM
plete payment viii be accepted, so
please be governed accordingly.
Don't wait until the penalty has
been attached before coming in and
making settlement.
Respectfully,
JOHN G. ROBERTS.
Sheriff Montgomery County.
1920 JOHN G. ROBERTS,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-09-23

Prices loose and link sausage al
yanarsdell's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-09-23

the income viii be used for some
new work among the children.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-09-23

Get the Manhattan, the best shirt,
at Walsh's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-09-23

Home killed pork and beef at
Vanarsdell's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-09-23

Read Advocate Classified ads.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-09-23

The Walsh Co. show and sell the
best clothing for men and boys.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-15
.s'NESST..

| the Tough Ridefb' reunion AZ san An.
tohIs Was delightful III every way.
Then came the five days wolf hunt.
Ing III Oklahoma, and this Was unal'
ioysd. pleasure, except for ny uneasi'
ness about Auhtle Bye and poor littlA
Sheffield. eneral Young, Dr. Lambert
and Roly Forescue were each in his
own way just the incest companions
imaginable, my Texas hosts were toe
kind and friendly and open hearted
for anything, / want 10 have the
whole party up at Washington next
winter. The party got seventeen
wolves, three eoons, and any number
OF tattleshakee. l was IN al the death
OF eleven wolves. The other six
wolves we're killed by members Of the
party, who were of with lunches o.
dogs IN some place where | was not.
! never took part in run which end
ed in the death Of d wolf without get
ting through the run in time to SOC
the death II was tremendous Ballop
Ing over cut banks. prairie dog towns,
falls, creek bottoms, everything. Que
run was nine miles long and was the
only man In at the finish except the
professional volt hunter. Abefnethy,
who is a really wonderful fellow,
catching the wolves alive by thrusting
his gloved hands down between their
jaws SO that they cannot bite He
caught one wolf alive. tied Up his wolf,
and then held Il on the saddle, Follow
ed his dogs in a seven mile run and
helped Kill another wolf. He has d
pretty wife and five Ginning children,
Of whom he ID very proud ard intro
diced them to me, and liked him
much. We were in the saddle eight or
nine hours every day, and lam rather
glad to have thirty six hodts' rest on
Che cars before startir" - r''' Col.
orado ha" -
40 be SOntIHG.a.
Copyright. 1919. Charles scrloner's
Sonsl
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Watelinr & certain 70 b W long
cdds Ire largest eitS ii the first dis
tsict The resent extension the city
limits there viii materially increase
the population Of that city over thar
recorded ir the past. Fairntpnt VII
be the second city In the district anc
Grafton hopes to be third but Mounds
Wills must be conSiaertd for th non
or.
Marion county will have 50 eautaerl
atom and Taylor county IA The
names Of these onuInerators Are not
sc. being made public: IN hot eT-
erythIng in connection with tho censu'
Is kept confidential.
F. r, MAri Ia supervisor ior the
First district and r. @. payat q M
assistant.
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EAST SIDE
=: NEWS =
rAlatlne saptlst Church.

A new furnace has besG installed
at Palatine Baptist church and was
put In operation for the first time for
Sundays services. The building wAa
much more comfortable than whom
heated BY Stoves and the congregation
10 wei pleased with the new heating
arrangement.
For more effective work the con-
eregation Of this Church has been dl.
hded into groups and q captain rlanitd
for each group, This evening a group
meeting will be hcid at the home Of
Dr.. Jesse Ja1lson in MorgantoWn ave-
nue.. Tuesday evening another will
DO held at the home Of the pastor,
Rev O. F. Eddy Id LsohA Court. On
Wednesday evening oil groups arc
asked 70 attend the prayer service at
the church Thursday evening the
Wo11ati's Mlsst0nary Circle will meet
at the church, The Program commit
tee OF the B. Y. P. u. Will hold an In
poFtafit nesting at the church on nj.
day evening and a cholf nesting will
be held also
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-15
ALMOST READY
FOR THE CENSUS
ALI But Three Of the Enllm-
orators in This Dis
trict Selected.

All but three OF M census Gunner.
ators for the first district have been
secured and the names sent to Wash
ington, It is possible that some OF
those recommended for the work
might not be acceptable to the Depart
ment but that as not likely. The
great majority Of the enumerators are
'"or Int there are a few women OH
the list