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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
STRAW BALLOT OLD CUSTOM
History Proves 1t to Have Been Used
at c~Iadistorisi Contests in
Ancient Rome.

Americas quadrennial visitation has
again ravaged the country from hey
West 10 Puget sound, from Maine TO
California. Ii is the straw ballot, the
New York Evening Post states
The straw ballot, as such, is a dis
ease that RACES rampant only In the
United States. Yet 1t has existed in
other countries. In old Rome straw
ballots were once used at ~gladiatorial
contests. Later. because of a short
age of straw, the Romans had TO use
thumbs, an art at which legend has
It they became quite a~mbidextrous.
And in Mexico, for another instance.
straw ballots are not unknown, ex-
cspt that In the southern republic they
are usually designated al presidential
elections"
One of the first references to straw
1s In Exodus, when Pharaoh pro
nounced his famous "Ye shall no more
We the neople straw; let them 60
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
Women Not "Immortais."

Women have applied for admittance
TO the French Academy, but the "im-
mortals" already there are not in
favor of admitting them. NJ. Poincare
Is alone in courageously favoring the
admission of women. If Nine. GARNER
succeeds in forcing open the door, he
says, he will not be the last of the
Forty to congratulate her. NJ. Bourget
holds that the traditions of the acad-
envy are against women being admit
ted. NJ. Emile Boutroux sees no OBJ
jection-if it is the wish of the pub
lie. ON the other hand, VI. Alfred
Capus cries, Islands Off the Acad-
envy" He believes that on the day
when a woman. or a foreigner, is adj
mltted TO the institution 1t will be de-
stroyed. NJ. Henri Regnier holds that
the rules could not be altered to ad-
NIT women. If they RI TO be admit
ted 1t can only be done by a preslden-
tial decree.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
MOUNT STRAIGHT SIDE TIRES
Proper Method Is to Lay Rim on the
Floor, and After n serting Valve
Stem Use Force.

The proper method OF mounting
straight side tires Is to lay the rim on
the floor, inserting the valve stem Of
the tire in its proper place. The bead
for ten inches In both sides of the
valve should then be forced in place.
After starting the tire in this way
it should be forced In place further by
stamping on it, first on one side and
then on the other. Stamping In this
way will let the operator sea the tire
easily as a general thing, though ii
is sometimes necessary to resort TO n
tire tool. The ends of the rim may be
brought into place by means of a
screwdriyer to use in prying, and care
must be used not to make "A mistake
and get on the wrong side of the rim
on top. This method Is for use when
n Incorporating and contracting tool Is
not available. as this latter saves
much time and trouble and should be
In every tool box.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
His Method.

Two negro men were discussing the
e~loquence of a certain member Of the
faculty Of an educational institution
for negroes in a southern state.
THAT Professor Biggs sure does like
to use high soundin' words. don't. her
asked of them.
Maybe OATS jest an affection on
his part" said the other darky. "Some
folks do like TO put on airs in talkin'."
mo. 1 don't figure it out dat way"
said the other. Il kinder thinks he
uses them big words because he's
afraid dat if people knew what he
was talkin' about they'd know he
didn't know what he was tauin'
about.--Harrpr's Magazine.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
SUPERIOR SYSTEM OF ROADS
In Every Section Of Country Work L,
Progressing Favorably on Many
Projects.

The time is rapidly passing when
the bad roads Of America can be point
ed out as Il reproach. In every sec
tlon OF the country work Is in progress
10 give the United States a system OF
roads which will compare fayorably
with those OF other countries. Roads
are being built at 2,9S5 different points.
Fully 10000 miles of road have been
approved by the secretary of agrleul-
ture. II is estimated that this con
structlon will cost the country nearly
sIOo.O0O,o00. Al the end Of June, 1920.
the government reported that ZIG diff
ferent projects or n total of 10000
miles Of roads had been Completed
Boys Life.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10

n should figure that there will be
small future outlay for upkeep.
The .lirt road has n bad reputation
every place ii is found and even i'm.
proving does not make it "A permanent
road, for 1t is continually needing
work. II is a never-endlng job to keep
n dirt road in ven passable condition.
II is like doing the chores on the farm.
they must be gone over again and
again and still remain to be looked
after. The properly graded road, OF
course, IS better than one poorly made,
but at its best it is a continual worry
and expense. Where very steep hills
are on the roadway, bitches should b.
run OFF along the side to carry the wa
ter into the side ditch and not allow IL
10 run down to the bottom. carrying
the soil with 1t and making Il pool
where II stops.
Much of the movement now for i'm
proved roads is for permanent roads.
And, as stated above, these permanent
roads although quite expensive at first.
add much to the value of the lands and
to the reputation of the farming dis
tricts. Ii has been much easier 10
populate a new farming section when
it Is known that permanent roads are
coming soon or are already installed.
4 farm always sells better when the
buyer can approach 1t on a substantial
roadway. Those who are advocating
good roads and permanent roads may
not all live TO see their ambitions sat
lsiied, but they are starting a move
mcnt that will carry on to the coming
generations and will be a blessing for
those who live after the present I'm
proved road agitation.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
ACCESSIBILITY TO MARKETS
Farm on Paved Road 10 Nearer TO the
City Than One Located on
impossible Highway.

The type Of road over which a farm
or must haul his crops determines his
accessibility to markets. A farm many
miles from the city, hut If located on a
paved road. IS nearer TO market than
a farm separated from il by only a
mile Of impossible road. That is
why the various reports of the United
States weather bureau issued daily by
the local state offices Of the bureau. de
vote frequently their entire report to
the subjec- Of roads-a strange place
you'll say 10 find an editorial promot-
ing permanent highways. but II is there
from time 10 time. nevertheless.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
SAVE N BY USING
MOTORISTS TIRE CODE

Here is q "code" for motorists
which, If closely followed, will
save many dollars annually In
tire expenses:
Keep the tires properly in
fiated at all times.
Be sure to repair the little
cuts regularly.
Prevent blOwouts by avoiding
severe jolts and by maintaining
full pressure.
Have the mud boils cleaned
out and repaired at once.
Be careful when inserting
tubes.
Avoid sudden stops, quick
starts and skIddIng.
Keep the front wheels In
alignment.
Use tale in the casing, but
don't use too much.
Avoid ruts and save the side
walls.
Don't drive in car tracks.
Apply chains properly and use
them only when necessary.
Avoid sharp Instructions.
Remove grease. oil and acids
from your tires at once by using
a cloth moistened in gasoline.
Examine clincher rims occa-
sionally for Irregularities and
rust.
Prevent damage from rust by
using graphite.
Carry spare tubes in a bag.
Keep the spare tires covered.
Be sure that there is nothing
on the machine that scrapes the
tires as they revolve.
BE constantly on the lookout
for defects-then you will elm
mate most of your tire trouble.
Popular Science Monthly.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10

and gather straw for themselves"
Pharaoh was evidently the political
boss of his day. and a shrewd one, for
it Is reported that 'the people were
scattered abroad to gather stubble in
stead Of straw"
Notwithstanding the usefulness Of
ballots of straw-to which Webster
pays its compliments as "a thing of
smallest wOrth"-they are as fashion
able nov as appendicitis ever was.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
Our "Fortuneas

What we call our fortunes, good or
Ill. are but the wise dealings and dis
tributions of a wisdom higher, and a
kindness greater than our own. I SUD-
pose that their meaning Is we should
learn, by all the uncertainties Of u
life, even the smallest, how to be
brave and steady and temperate and
hopeful. whatever comes. because we
believe that behind 1t all there lies a
purpose of good, and over 1t all there
watches a providence of blessing
Henry van Dyke.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
First Floor Plan.

room, dining room and kitchen. The
front entrance leads into a small hall
which in turn leads into the living
room on one side and TO the staircase
to the floor above. The living room is
ii feet 6 inches by 10 feet. and is fit
ted with wall bookcases. Windows on
two sides provide plenty Of light and
ventilation. A small closet in n cor
ner provides storage place for clothes.
The dining room is in the ear Of the
living room and has double exposure,
a large bay window of semi-circular
shape in the real and a window on the
side. II is IA by II feet. Access to
the kitchen is afforded by a passage
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10

tcrnational disputes, national contro-
versies and many other ~far-reaching
problems. but as yet n is forthcOm-
ing for the most vital problem of all.
And as the time passes the situation
becomes more acute. There is one
remedy-mOre homes-and only when
the great mass of people realize that
1t is infinitely better than paying rent
to pay on a home will this difficulty,
or danger, be overcome. More people
should own homes. With the gradual
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
A(yT@M@D0lE
MEMS G@QO

The generator should have a little
oil ON its armature bearings.
If you smell rubber burning II is
time to get very busy and find the
short circuit.
one of the greatest foes to gasoline
nor is the friction produced by
dragging brakes.
In 1896. the speed limit for automo-
biles in England was II miles an hour,
in Scotland, 10 miles M hour.
Weakening of the springs which
close the valves is Il common cause OF
faulty engine operation.
one Of the most satisfactory com
pounds with which to spread the
leaves of the spring is made Of paraffin
aud graphite mixed.
By removing the wheel and band
and cutting out a short bit of lining
under the anchor squeaks may be
eliminated from the braking system.
A mixture Of ten parts of iron Ill
ings with three parts of chloride OF
lime mixed to Il paste with water
makes an admirable pipe joint cement.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10

of the thousands of houses of the same
type that are to be found In all Sec
tions of the country. Built of frame
with a rough-faced concrete block
foundation, a little variety has been
gained In the outward appearance by
the use of shingles as siding above
the first story.
The front porch Is wide, open and
spacious, adding to the frankness Of
the whole design. A single door with
long, narrow panels and small panes
above leads the way into the home.
The stern lines have been broken
by roof dormers on each side. The
house is practically square, being %
feet wide and 80 feet long. not includ-
ing the front porch. The advantage
of square dimensions have been often
emphasized in these columns. This
type of house is very economical In
cost Of construction.
On the first floor are the three liv-
ing rooms, or more specifically, living
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
Beautiful Literary Passages.

There are passages in Milton, Shake
speare and Wordsworth in which the
mere cadence Of the words is by itself
delicious to a delicate ear, though we
cannot tell how and why. We are con-
scious Of a strange, dreamy sense of
endowment, such as one feels when lis
tening in the nighttime to the patter-
ing of rain upon the roof, or when ly-
ing upon the grass in a June evening.
while a brook tinkles ver the stones
among the sedges and trees.-From
STYLE" by William Mathews.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10

In Russia Bibles are bought and
sold by weight. in accordance with the
decree of Lenine. This man who Is
"anti- Christ" to the Greek Orthodox
church, has himself written books by
the score. and not esteeming these
products Of his brain as light read.
ing has ordained that all books be
sold by weight. To some extent the
Scriptures are being allowed sen In,
and the Bible society must give ac-
count of the pounds and ounces. On
the average, 1853 Bibles make a ton.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10

When both chains are in position
thus, he a is started and run ahead
only a foot or so. This pulls the part
of the chain that is tucked In under
the front wheel taut and leaves some
extending beyond the point where the
wheel touches the ground. 1t also
tishtens up the hook end so that the
second position is as follows:
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
Improved Roads
PERMANENT ROADS ARE BEST
Although Apparently Expensive At
First, They Add Greatly to Value
Of Farm Lands.

When n is figuring the cost Of i'm
proving the public roads consideration
should be given to the increased value
Of the lands located in the section
where the roads have been permanent
ly improved.
In every case where roads have been
put in Il permanently good condition,
the value of the farms has increased
to a point that the increased value
would more than pay the cost of the
Improvement. Permanent roads do
seem high-priced in the beginning but
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10

by way Of conclusion it is earnestly
recommended that a little time be
given to learning how TO put on chains.
II was the experience of the writer
that what at first was a laboriouS
and bungling process became after a
couple OF trials "A matter of seconds
only, with the result that 'at the first
drop Of rain" the chains go on, as
they should.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
An Obscure Knock

A knock difficult TO locate is some
times caused by one of the pistons
touching a shoulder in the top Of the
cylinder because the packing between
cylinder and crank case has been worn
thin.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
Approaching the Shelf.

There's a hint Of sophiStication in
the reply Of a youngSter to the ques-
tion regarding his auntie's age. 81
don't know how old she is" he said.
but a cup of tea rests her."-Boston
Transcript.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10

An electric signal device. to be worn by the signaling hand IF a motcrs-
is the invention of Wesley W. Kuhlmann of Woodcif on Hudson. Y j.
When the wearer, driving at night desires to warn the driver of a cal in
the rear of the fact that he is slowing down to make a stop or turn. he X
tends his hand. o the back of which springs out in electric letters the word
Caution on a red target.
The contivance is attached to the back of the hand by a strap fastened
around the palm. and on it is a push button Or switch which is operated BY
moving the middle finger in a backward direction. Though of small size, IL
is complete in itself including battery and lamp-Phnadepha Ledger.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
Rrmoxinu Stuhhorn Nut.

A nut that refuses TO be moved in
be ordinary course may generally be
started by heating an ~open-end wrench
which fits the nut and letting it rest
herenn for a Few minutes.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
Supply OF Green Feed.

As a supply Of green feed is usually
lacking late In the winter or early in
the spring. sprouted oats. cabbage.
mangels or cut clover or alfalfa should
be fed to the fowls.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
Of Glass

In Geneva glass blocks are used 10
pave the streets. They are made from
the refuse from the glass factories.
They are pleasant to the eye and very
durable.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
Up Aosins{ ~

"How do you find business life.
AlgyY
Terrible grind. My father won't
let me go to a matinee"
Not so bad. Mine won't let me 20
to q 5 O'Clock tea"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10

Then ii is only a simple matter Of
Joining up the ends. OF course, II Is
suggested that the end on the inside
of the wheel he hooked up first. This
can be done by hand and the chains
will fit as a rule tightly enough. The
final step is shown here:
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10

The tractors influence on the use
Of horses. depends on circumstances
and conditions.-
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10

Large sunfiOwers not only add a
touch Of color TO the garden. but fur
ash good poultry feed for winter.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
Watch Breeding Flock.

Watch the breeding flock carefully
and see that the fowls keep in good
breeding condition.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
Improves

Phosphate is the salt Of the soil
q little makes a great improvement.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
Systems Of Renting.

Under the one-third share system
the landlord receives one-thlrd of the
grain. usually delivered from the
threshing machine, but sometimes tenn
| pOrarily stored in bins on the farm.
He furnishes land, dwelling, barns and
usually all other farm structures,
fences, material for repairs and skilled
help for making repairs when neces-
snry; grass seed when sown; usually
he pays the real estate and road taxes.
The tenant furnishes the labor. work
stock, machinery and tools, grain seed
and pays for Irvine and expenses Of
~threshing.
When the tenant gives half the crop
as rent, the landlord, In addition to
what he furnishes under the one-third
share system, furnishes all the grain.
pays half the threshing bin, and some
times pays for half the Irvine, and re-
ceives half the small grain delivered at
the elevators. The tenants obliga.
lions under this system differ from
those under which he gives one-thlrd
only In regard to the supply of grain
seed and to the threshing and Irvine
bills. Where land IL rented for half
the wheat, corn land. and sometimes
land for other grain, is farmed for
one-third Of the crop delivered.
If the landlord receives two-fifths
of the crop, both landlord and tenant
contribute to expenses in the same
proportions as under the system In
which the farmer receives one-third.
None of the farms visited in North or
South Dakota are rented under this
system.
When the crops and stock are divid-
ed equally between landlord and ten
ant, the landlord, in addition to what
he contributes under the system In
which he receives one-thlrd, owns half
the productive stock, except poultry.
and bears half the general farm ex-
penses except those for labor and re-
pSirs to machinery.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10

Owners Of small motor cars in
France Will have imposed through q
new tax bill levies totalling 951 france
(nOrmally $500
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10

adjustment of the nation to pre-war
conditions, indications point TO a
healthy reaction in the matter of home
ownership. More modest, comfortable
homes of the type shown here will go
a long way in bringing the nation back
to healthy, sane conditions.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
MORE OFFICERS
To Be TRAINED
THIS Is THE FIRST AND MOST
IMMEDIATE NEED IN ARMY
REORGANIZATION.
VIEW OF WAR DEPARTMENT
Preparing Plans to Produce the Best
Possible National Army With the
Means Made Available by Act Of
Congress.
By M p.

WashingtOn.-"The absence of mo-
bilizatiOn plans and the lack Of any
organization in the army of the United
States above that of the regiment
made mobilization for the World war
slow and cumbersome. At the end OF
60 days we had accomplished prac-
tically nothing. 1t took all of 10
months to prepare divisions to meet
an organized enemy 1t o o longer
than that to prepare corps ana neid
armies. The circumstances of the
World war were such that while this
was Il handicap, the delay was not
fatal. Had, however, the sea been
open to the enemy II no allied
armies between the enemy and our
selves, the conditions would have been
far different and armies of consider
able size could have been landed on
our shores inside of 60 days after dec
laration of war, say June l, 1917. 1t
was nearly six months after the dec
laratiOn of wal before u concentra-
ton order was issued TO begin to take
effect.
AFTER such a period a powerful
enemy such as We may have to mee
In the future could have landed an
army of close to 100000 men on our
shores and we would have had prac-
tically nothing to oppose 1t. Such a
condition must not be permitted to
exist again II it can be avoided. 1t
was TO avoid such a condition that
congress has authorized more ade-
quate preparation and It Is now the
province of the War department with
all those c%Omp0nents that go to make
up the army of the United States to
enter into the preparation of plans to
produce the best possible national de-
Tense with the means made avail
able"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10
Expect to Own Farms.

In only two of the localities visited,
a majority of the tenants think, In
view of their past experience, that they
can become wners In their present
localities within 10 years. The own
ers renting additional land in all these
localities, while usually admitting that
a farm Is not now so readily acquired
by a tenant as when they bought, think
that they could still become owners.
were they starting to rem From s.
to 96 per cent of the tenants expect
to WI farms, If not In their present
locality. in some place where land costs
less.
Percentages, based on conditions in
1890. 1900 and 1910, show that on the
whole there is a decided increase in
the proportion OF tenants among the
farmers in the counties visited. A
number of facts are cited In partial
explanation Of this tendency. The nv
erage size Of the farms operated by
tenants varied from 202 acres In the
Minnesota area to 4S9 acres in the
North Dakota area. The income from
such a farm Is sufficient to maintain
its owner without much personal labor
on his part. He Is, therefore, likely to
retire and rent his land.
In each Of the localities visited there
were many tenants who W some
land, in most cases situated where land
prices are lower than where the ten
ant lives. Tenants who bought in
their present localities completed their
purchase in an average time of from
80 years in Minnesota to 90 years in
NchrnSkn. nfter thnY sturtel rentlng.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-10

Slow down at railroad crossings. Do
not attempt to coast across the tracks.
Always look both to the left and right
before getting on the tracks.