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Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
WELL SPUDDED IN BY
ROOSEVELT OIL CO.


Especial Correspondence to The Journ'l.)
Portales, N. M, Feb. 23.-The
Roosevelt Oil company, which is
being promoted by capitalists of the
Pacific coast and Los Angeles,
Calf, with p. M. Greenlee, superin-
tendent, which is located near
Richland, in this county thirty-two
miles southeast of Portales, spud-
ded in their well on Friday, Febru-
ary 20. This company is not try
ing to sell stock or leases, but have
gone to work in businesslike way,
and are quite sure of getting the
oil when they have gone deep
enough. The company was delayed
several weeks in getting started to
drilling on account of delay in the
arrival of their fuel oil,S but have
gone to work in earnest with the
intention of not stopping until the
oil is reached.
A few of the most enterprising
citizens have had shipped to Por-
tales a carload of cotton seed to
sell to the farmers for planting
purposes. AS late as nine years ago
there was cotton gin in Portales
and cotton was hauled here to be
ginned, as far as seventy miles dis
tant, and it now looks like this may
be repeated.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
Kansas CITY Idyestock.

Kansas City, Mo, Feb. 23.-
Cattle-Receipts $4,000; market
steady to weak: heavy beef steers.
choice and prime, $13.50m15.00;
medium and good. S11.75@13.50;
common, $9.50@1t.75; lightweight,
good and choice, $11.75@14.25;
common and medium, $1,000
11.75; butcher cattle, heifers. $500
@12.25; cows. $6.65@11.25; can
Eers and cutters. $5.O0@6.65: veal
calves, s1275 a 1900; feeder
steers $7.754 1915; stocker steers,
S650611.00.
Hogs-Receipts 10000; market
unevenly steady to IS cents lower
than Fridays average; bulk S13.4O
m 400; heavies, $13.25@13.60;
mediums, $13.50@14.00; lights,
S1S.25 @14.10; light light. S1S.75@
1850; packing sows. $12.00@12.5O;
uigs, $11.00@14.25.
Sheep-Receipts 10000; market
steady to 25 cents higher; lambs.
S17.65 q 20,40; culls and common,
$12.00GD17.50; yearling wethers,
$3.50 q 1900; ewes, S10.75@ q
1880; culls and common, $3.50
11.50; breeding ewes. $S.OO@14.OO;
feeder lambs, $15.5O@1S.25.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
LIVESTOCK MARKET.
Chicaro livestock.


Chicago, Feb. 3.-Cattle-Re-
oeipts 10000; market weak. Beet
steers. medium and heavyweight
choice and prime. $14.00@16.25;
medium and good, $115O@14.00;
common, $500 q $11.50; light
weight; good and choice. s11.856
1925: common and medium $3.50
@l1S5; butcher cattle, Ieifers,
$6.50@12.75; cows, $6.50611.5O;
Gamers and cutters, $5.00@6.5O;
veal calves. $15.25@16.75; feeder
steers, $750@11.50; stocker steers,
$6.75 @1025.
Hogs-Receipts $4,000; market
10 to Is cents lower; bulk, $13.9o
@14.5O; top. STATS; heavy, 1880
20 l4.15; medium, $14.0001450;
light, s14.35@1475; light light,
$14.25@14.75 heavy packing sows,
smooth, $12.5O@1S.25; packing
sows, rough, $12.0O@12.5O; pigs,
$1S.25@14.50.
Sheep-Receipts 10000; market
weak; lambs 81 pounds down,
S1750@ 20.75; culls and common,
$l4,00@17,25; ewes. medium. good
and choice. $11.25@14.50; culls
and common. $6.00@10.75.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
Chronic Constipation.

This condition is often brought
on by lack of exercise, neglect to
drink enough water to keep the
system in healthy condition, fail
ure to establish a regular habit of
having the bowels move once each
day. and use Of strong cathartics
that take too much water out of
the system. To effect cure cor
rect your habits. drink at least
three pints of water each day, take
long walks. Don't fail to have
your bowels move every day, pref
erably Just after breakfast. When
needed take Chamberlain's Tablets.
One tablet day taken Immediately
after supper should be sufficient
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24

Dear Grace:--I knew you did not
have good time at the Dance last
evening. Just a hint - HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea is the best
ever for bad breath, sallow color,
no pep, pimply face, bad disposi-
ton. Joe.-Royal Pharmacy.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
WALL STREET
Icy MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wiRFl
PRODUCE MARKET.
Kansas City Pr,ilnce.

CAtg = A1o"tNF
Kansas City, Mo, Feb. 23.-But-
ter, creamery unchanged; extras
59c; firsts, SIC; seconds. sac;
packing l cent higher, Acc.
Eggs, first, cents lower, soc;
case lots. $1.15 lower, $1455.
Poultry, hens 1 cent higher, 32c;
others, unchanged; roosters, $50
24c; broilers, S5c.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
PERSONAL

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If JAPINETTE SNOW or any immedi-
ate relative win communicate with the
undersigned, information of value with
reference to an estate may be obtained.
p. o. Box 621 Albuquerque, n NJ
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24

FOR SALE-Hand selected accllnated
White Elephant seed corn. l have
grown this corn for the past three years
with a maximum yield of over 100 BUSH
els per acre. one to twenty pounds. is
cents per pound: twenty pounds or more,
i2 cents per pound r. o. b. Albuquer-
que. T. S. Wiley, box 1876, city. Phone
24l1-R2
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24

Denver, Colo, Feb. 23.-Cattle-
Receipts $500; market is to 25
cents lower; beef steers, $4,000
21,25; cows and heifers, $4,000
9.55; stockers and feeders. $1,000
1900; calves, $15.50@17.25.
Hogs-Receipts 1000; market 10
to 25 cents lower; top. $14.OO; bulk
S13.30@13.70.
Sheep-Receipts $500; market
lower; lambs. $1S.75@19.5O; ewes.
$11.75 q 1925; feeder lambs, $3.50
@1S.50.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
FOR SALE

tkb0s--l3-room, two-atory brick. well
built, close In, suitable for rooming or
boarding house. reasonable terms.
SO, 6,000---s-roOm, pebble dashed dwelling,
modern, two treplaces, three porches,
corner lot 150xl42. good outbuildings,
shade and fruit trees; Fourth ward;
easy terms
S2,l5O-4-room frame. city water large
porcfes gas, lot 75xl42; Fourth ward,
So, 500--6-rOom brick modern, good con-
dition, Fourth ward; a real bargain.
IS, 5s0-6-room brick, modern. fireplace,
sleeping porch, brick garage, corner
lot, Third ward; close in.
S5,00t--rwo family double brick. four
rooms and bath on each Rtje, com :
pletely furnished. east front corner,
close in. good location; one-third cash,
balance long time.
;l.S0O-4-room frame cottage. city water
b0-foot lot, North Eight street.
A, FlLETSCHIER
Real Estate, Insurance. Loans
Phone STA Ill South Fourth Street
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
LOST

H6SfOei iasSes' In a CarHeS cSSG' B.
focal Finder call up phone 249,
LOST-Between Mandell- Meyer " Co.
and First street. blue and white plaid
silk waist Finder leave at room 70
Savoy Hotel. Reward
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
HELP WANTED

Male.
WANTED-Day boys. western Union
WANTED-Dishwash EIk's Dining
Room
WANTED-Yard man. hIbuquerque SAN
atorium
WANTED-Drug clerk; big salary Ad
dress Box sos, city. =
Barton. New Mexico
~
WAN f1D -hA -S pelleheeu n'a'g stSn d d
Company. Wholesaler Grocers. Albu-
ouerGue' N. NJ.
a / z;;T5 M, t7j,-st-,I5ss ,,osit1,.-
also press feeder AnpW Tomms-cili
Printing Company, 2O5 East Central
avenue, Albuquerque n. NJ.
WANTED-Experlence manufacturing
jewellers for special order work; trans
portation paid highest wages. California
Abalone Jewelry Co, 1927 South San
Pedro street Los Angeles Calf
WANTED-An experienced clerk Tor
general store, one that speaks Span
ish Must be good salesman and stock
Keeper. Send references, state age and
salary. Apply Bond-sargent Co.. Grants,
n. M.
Female,
WANTED-CiiTI American Hotel 502I3
West Central.
W 4
dress u ~ ~. nu' ono pp'"e ue'N' NJ
80 y. 'Soe -O0,
torium, phone 200 ii, 'p' sam
W'INTED--6;irI for general 60usevToTk
mornings S05 East Central nbnns
1891
W1NTF6- 81 -,5-,o75T F7,;5---. 75,;5o,,-,.
"AN = Lor @ EeneFal uouseWorh'
,,t" "o i" i''i'''S' OO' Last O'"' Vi Phohe
lafJ-J'
W1NTED-Woman car operators; pay
Electric COMPANY
W4NTFO--1 eirI for c0oI-I1g aud house
work; no washing and ironing. Call
mornings 1907 Kent.
WANTET-Sc6ooI giT7 IN ID liz 51 -601Se-
Keeping for young couple; good place
for right party. Phone 237O-W.
W1NTFD--r0m1efe 1efen1 woman --1T-,; - s7rT- S1-
general houseworl; good wages; must
go home nights. Phone 253. 1122 West
Tiieras.
"a 20 PER D6Y naId ono Ia i| in eac5
town to distribute free circulars for
Economy Non-Alcoholic flavoring. Per-
manent position f. E. Barr CO.. Chicago.
WHNTFD-Tw0 ladies' ia do some so-
letting over their own phone at home.
commission. See Miss Blair at Pattern
counter, j. c. Penney store between a
and D. m, or Combs Hotel evenings.
room ia,
MaIe and Eena.e
-,
WANfhD-fouhg men ana women 10
prepare ior hlgh-ciass sI BUSINESS posi-
tions; We mad wv more cans tnah We
eouIu e tlli iast yoi uy' n,e 80
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
CARPENTERING

FOR CARPENTER work reasonable,
drop card or call COS North First.
CALL PETTIFORD, odd job man, any
Kinds work 225 North Third Phone 1884
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
THREE GOOD BUYS


Six room, Santa Fe brick, east
front, lot 150X142. Lot has fruit
trees, grapes, garden, etc, Can
be irrigated with river water.
Fourth ward. Price 100000.
Another six room brick, first
ward, lot 50Xl42, located near
three schools, only blocks
from First and Central. Price
$4,500.00.
Another six room brick ad-
joining. up to the minute (with
exception of furnace), hardwood
floors, seven foot stone founda-
ton, basement, porches, etc.
Price $5,000.00.
These houses are nearly built
alike; today they could not be
built for less than the prices
asked; the lots in each instance
could not he bought for less
than $1,000.00,
Am not leaving the city | only
need the money. Address
OWNER, =. O. Box 2l3,
Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24

From the tenth to the fourteenth
centuries parchment was about the
only material used for writing in
Europe.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24

FOR SALE-My white succeed brick
bungalow at 1924 West Roma avenue,
just finished, consisting OF five rooms,
bath. large pantry, eemented laundry,
fruit cellar. buiit-in kitchen cupboard,
clothes chute, china cabinet, two seats,
two book cases and colonades, brick fire
place. hardwood floors in living and
dining rooms, furnace electric fixtures.
screens and shades. BY owner direct.
Carl w. Remmers, builder. phone 2360-J.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
WANTED-Ranches

wANTED-Ranch; will buy small wei,-
stocked ranch; must he Well watsre !
Fand northwest New Msxico preferred
James 4. Cumley, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
FOR SALE-Furniture

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FOR -Furniturc--one 9xi2 AK
minister rug, one stewart go range,
leather davenport, oak dining table,
dining chairs, rockers. three brass beds.
mattresses and springs, oak dressers,
one vacuum washing machine one heat
ing stove, one barrel churn. and many
other articles, priced IL sell; owner
leaving town, 9ls North Eighth.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24

FOR SALE-On West Central lot 50x2s5,
one new pressed brick bungalow, five
rooms, two porches, adobe garage, fine
plumbing and lighting, fine fruit and
garden, land water right: also one good
modern four-room adobe house with two
porches, city water and sewer in both
houses; fine property, will sell for
81, 500. Phone 39S. j. H. Peak, III
West Central
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24

Steal Sacramental Wine.
Chicago, Feb. 23.-Thieves last
night entered Roman Catholic
church parish house of Hubbard
woods, suburb, and carried away
fifty bottles and one gallon keg
of wine, used for sacramental pur-
poses.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
FOR SALE

TRANSFER and storage; good loca tIon (:
good business; equipped for all kinds
OF moving; light and heavy hauling.
Wish to sell at once: going into other
WORK Address Rnv esa-G.- care Journal
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
Steal sacramental Wme..

Copyright, 1920, by The Mcclure
NEWSPAPER Syndicate.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
FOR SALE-Livestock

NON NJfALSE-hshVS3GOC
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FOR SALE-Jersey bull calf eight
months old, we'll bred. Phone 1b42-R.
FOR SALE-Cheap, year-old pony;
broken to saddle and harness. Phone
1049.
FOR SALE-Young rabbits, Sew Zealand
Reds and Golden Fawns, so cents each
GIG West Coal.
FOR SALt-Fine Belgian hare breeding
stock at a bargain. A. l.. Barnum,
1880 West Mountain Road.
FOR SALE-Three milk cows, two Jer-
seys and one Holstein; all just tuber-
culin tested; two giving milk, one fresh
in two weeks. 200 North Broadway,
Curtis Wagon Yard.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24

FOR RENT-Apartments
FOR RENT-Two room modern, furnish
ed apartment. No sick. 1117 Kent.
FOR RENT = Furnished three-roon
apartment; no children. 116 Nortl
Walter.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
MONEY TO LOAN

CONFIDENTIAL loans on Jewelry, dia-
monds, Liberty Bonds, pianos, auta-
mobiles, etc. Low rates. Henry r. Roth
man. III South First. Bonded to thu
state of New Mexico.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
BUSINESS CHANCES


FOR SALE-Rooming house; good loca-
tion. close in: residence and cottages.
For bargains call and see us. 10 South
Third. Southwestern Realty phone 354.
FOR SALE-Oil leases in Colfax county,
n. M, in tracts to suit purchaser. Good
geological report Drills now in opera
ton near this tract said to be the next
big oil field Salesman wanted. S. l..
Peery. room 220 Combs Hotel.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24
FOR SALE-Automobile.


FOR SALE-Bargain. small touring car
new paint, good tires. Az West Cop
Albuquerque morning journal., 1920-02-24

|FOR SALE OR TRADE-M0dern house,
on 50x150 corner lot. three and one
half blocks from center Of city, garden
two story garage, nineteen rooms, three
baths, two extra toilets, two fire places,
hot water heat. three sleeping porches
Phone owner, 1909.
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Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-03
RAILROAD EQUIPMENT.

According to the staJcment of Vice President Erci1laud of the New Ha- ven road that system s in as good condition on the return IS it was when the gcveruircnt took it oyer a uttio over two yc0rs ago Before the government took the roads however, it Is Co be remembered that the man. her in which they were held down didn't even allow them to meet the requirements of transportation in the way it should have been done. or in the wal th. roads would have been glad to do had ths" b.en permitted.
 Tt -s to bo noted however. that MT. Bu-kiaud lays emphasis on the need at the present time for 25 to 50 large locomotives ard says that in common with the other Amer can railroads the New Haven is very much at sea on the matter Cf freight cars Rolling stoc'; is one of these things with which the railroad administration ha. not ovcrsuprlied the var ous systems Cars have been sent aU over tho country and when f. is realized tha' come Cf them have no. been seen fol year bv tHe lines that own them i cen te realized that there ia Httl, knowledge or their condition.
 Transportation cood tions will shov the l.Jch needed improvement whe1 1t is possible to get the locomotive and cars that are required. Prac tica'ly every road is locking for nor locomotives and more freight cars The coal situation might secure mucr relief did the shortage of rolling stoc not prevail. but in addition thereto i Is undouhtod." a fact that there is
 steadily increasing demand for th, transucrta ton of more freight. Tha has piled uD because equipment ha not been supplied as conditions de mand and it cannot fail to be app-e eIated that new locomotives and ne, cars ordered today are not going t be delivered tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-03
CLEANED FROM FOREIGN
 EXCHANGES.

It rests with the government whether we shall have summer time early or late this year. Since 1916, when the act was passed, it has be- gun as early as March 24 and as late as May 21. The tendency abroad is to put the date forward. French summer time begins on Sunday, Feh. 29; also a Sunday would seem a good day for us to start.
 There is almost universal appro- val of the change of time i'll the towns, but the rural districts have never willingly accepted it. Their case might be met by allowing dis trict councils to contract oulS of the act.
 Profiteering Heas?-In one suburb it has been matter for common: and speculation that eggs are decreasing in size. Local tradesmen have peI- ther theory nor remedy. q gave elev- enpence for these two eggs for my sick child" walled a poor woman, who could have had few elevenpences to part with, "and look there. they're not a spoonful apiece"
 Either the bantams have been working overtime or the barn doors are calling canny. The trouble is now spreading to ducks egss, which used to command reddy SalS on GC- 1 count of their extra weight.
 A Much Moved Monarch-rhe statue of James H., up till quite re- gently puzzled many a passer-by. Tht right hand, with forefinger extended pointed in a mysterious way 10 thu l ground as if drawing attention to tn, main drains or pess bly, hidden treas
 ure. The empty hand has now beer supplied with the missing ''baton,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-03
NATURALIZATION.

Whatever is done in behalf of nat uralizatiou is a move for better, citi- zenship. It was only to be expected that the American LeSions would be found supporting such5a policy since it stands. for the betterment of the national welfare.
 The naturalization campaign of the Leg on is directly primarily toward it's own members, those who are not citizens of this country, but such an effort nevertheless means increasing the influence and interest in a desir- able cause and should have a good effect in getting others outside of the Legion interested in similar action The fact that it is possible for those who have served in the army and navy and been honorably discharged to be made citizens by presenting their petition for naturalization should result in the Legion getting 8 high score in it's campaign. The overcoming of the waits and delays will appeal to many and it can be ' appreciated that the American Ee- zion. should be an organization made up of United States citizens. This ! IS 4uliy 6COSn-H6u by luc L0SlO II the effort it is making. It is in the right direction and it is going tt serve a purpose that is highly com. mendable.
 Tn connection with Americanizatio1 work it is.t to be appreciated that citi | zenship is what is aimed at. Thos, ] who have not been encouraged 'tt take a proper interest in our Ian ! Guage, our customs, our ideals ant our institutions should be, and a
 they are able to qualify for. citizen ship they should be urged to talk
 that step and thus increase their req
 sons for being interested in tn countrys welfare.
 The campaign of the Legion shoul
 therefore serve to stimulate interes
 in this subject. to cause others to SC : the advantage of such step and t serve as a strong support in behalf c , Americanism at an opportune time.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-03
Stories That Recall Others,
Her Eaunrite Pienes


 Six year old Gertrude was fond of certain parts of the chicken which we are about to term giblets. The other night the family had chicken for din- ner and Gertrude began to ask for her favorite parts. She first demanded and then ate, the liver. Next came the heart. and after it a long pause. She desired the gizzard, but had forgotten the name. She looked laughingly at mother. but that worthy made no sug- gestions. In desperation. Gertrude went to description. "Oh, mother. ' she exclaimed. wont you give me the piece that has all the little rocks in it?"
 Safety First.
 Mrs. Smith and her daughter attend ed the movies. On entering they found it very dark. The daughter on taking the lead, found the seats, the third and fourth from the aisle in the balcony. When they entered the row the mother thought she was falling and reached her hand forward. to catch herself. She quicly withdrew it with a little exclamation and the words, 'Oh, thought it was a post Nike the one down stairs"
 After seating herself she addressed her daughter in a loud voice and said: T put my hand right on that mans head" pointing to man in the TOW below. Tt shone just like a post. Much laugh;er followed and many los interest in the rest of the film.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-03
NEW HATS AND OLD

T don't suppose you'll like it." said her husband reluctantly. You never do like what I pick out for myself. However, here it is," he said handing over the article for inspection. Its rather conservative, but I can't go
 those velour velvet things the Willie
 boys wear. It's good stuff-isn't it ?'
 Just fine!" said his wife, lingering the hat. Its perfect nonsense saying we cant get as good wool material
 nowadays as before the. war. And
 like the coloring- always did like a mixture, Wilton That was what
 hated most in the old hat-its dullness and frumpiness. Now this hat has some snap to it. And think I like the shape-put it on."
 Her husband obedienty donned ii
 and turned around sheepishly. : s41owdja like it:?" 4sIt looks perfectly fine on you' signed his wife in relief. If only you PkheW what a, different looking man are in this hat you'd blush with shame remembering your appearance l in that old one. This gives you real 1 ly distinguished effect. It certainly is queer when a mans hat is so p1air | and everything that it can make sucE a difference w Well, I'm relieved that you like it,
 he said, T certainly hate being nag ged at about my neekties and shirts and dust on my coat and my hats. Now 1 maybe you'll let me alone!"
 ! I'll be glad to-" his wife told hin soothingly. If you'll, always use al good judgment as this I'll not have 2 word to say. It's a nifty looking hat with style; just exactly what I wanted EXou to get. How much was it, by thu way, and where did you buy it?r ! Her husband coughed and edgHd
 toward the stairs. Safely there h. Lgrinned at her.
 | That hat, Elmer" he said, lis jus I my old one that a boy rescued iron
 the. mud puddle into which it dropped and I paid 75 cents to have 1t cleanet
 and new band put on-'
 Wilton Abercrombie!" his wifi
 gasped. ,"'Tll never speak to you agail as long as live-never!' = Exchange
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-03
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING FEB. 2Sth, 1920 1O.553
RATIFY WITH RESERVATIONS.

With the respective interests spar ring for a position there is little cer- tainty regarding the many moves that are being made regarding the treaty ratification. The matter has got to the point where each faction is watching the other Q a cat would a mouse. Every move has a meaning and not q wink Of the eye is missed.
 It is perfectly evident that there is no chance for ratifica- ton without reservations, but the senators are lined up in such a way that there is no assurance that the reservations bearing the name of Senator Ledge, which have been ap- proved by the majority of the body can muster enough votes. even with the export of the irrcconcilables to pass It. And certainly no help is being given to the situation by the announcement to the effect that the president will pocket the treaty if il Is adopted with these reservations.
 After all the time that has been spent in digging into the treaty and the covenant of the league of nations after the way in which those whe first opposed any change in the doc ument have since come to the rcali- zatioa that the protection of the na tion's interests demand reservations and after learning that the mucl talked Of opposition in Europe t such reservations as We might mak - docs not exist it VII be unfortunat fl the members or the senate are no able e so express their opinions a Co dispos- of ttis matter The threa hy the president should not deter tn uonate in doing it's duty. It shoult ~l.i- .y tEe t.r r- with the reserva ticas needed for OUT protection an
 hen if tha president wants to hold up lrt the resuor sibuity fail where must It Is time for the senate to ge down to the hard facts and act ac cordinEly.