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The St. Johns herald., 1921-07-21
Celebration At Ramah

Monday and Tuesday, July 25 and 26, Ramah is to stage the greatest jubilee in her history. The celebration is occasloned by the dates being those when the early pioneers crossed the plains and settling the West, from which dates we reckon time as the be- ginning of our progress in a land of mo water, among Indians and wild beasts.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-07-21

Striped back skunks filled the air
 with perfume. Bright colored Gila Monsters crawled lazily among the cacti. Frogs croaked
 and mosquitoes hummed in and around the swamps. Snakes hissed from under rocks. As nature looked upon this, her last and poorest piece of work, she cried out in anguish. Much is left here for man to do. He must trust to the Gods for winds that bring the rains.
 Ages passed. Rains came and vegetation fourished. Men wrest- led with the soil, built homes, raised locks and herds, erected churches and schools and became prosperous and happy. The great Trust that controlled the elements began cutting it's employees wages. The Gila Valley Rain- God struck. Rains ceased. Time passed.
 Now the swamps are so dry frogs have forgotten how to swim. Along the river bed fish carry canteens so they may quench their thirst. The skunk has closed his distilIery and join ed the ''drys". Years and years ago before the Gods monopolized industries, when they had time to answer prayers, people prayed for. and got rains. but the young CT generation have never seen a drop of rain fall, say: That is only a foolish tradition or folk lore handed down from the cave The old theory that mois- ture gathered in clouds and fellin drops to the earth. IS now tabooed along with other relics of ignor- ance.
 As there IS no way to prove that there has been rain since NOah'S flood a han has heen placed on teaching the ram theory in all classes except the theolog1- cal. There it is clalmed that away back, the earth did get wetting, and since Holy Writ has verified the statement, 1t would be wrong to dispute it.
 The Sun-G God is still on his job and has run the heat up until the has knocked the top off the thermometer and kicked the trusts toward h-l, where they will have a multitude of fol- overs.
 -S. F. HAYWOOD.
 Since receiving the above arti- ,le the rain Gods have been good 70 us and caused rain to descend lpon part of the dry arid wastes )f Arizona and indications are hat more will be forthcoming.
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The St. Johns herald., 1921-07-21

The Board of Supervisors at their meeting have fixed the county budget for next year and the tax rate will be approximate ly $2.65 for 1921. The state rate was raised 40c. and the county high school also make an addi- tional raise of 30c.
 E. Keaton Bryan, Cashier of the St. Johns State Bank, has rendered his resignation to take place August 1. We are informed that he has accepted a position in a bank at Needles, Cal. We are sorry indeed to lose Mir. and Mrs. Bryan from our community, but we wish them success where ever they go.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-07-21
The Same Everywhe, e

The editor of Paisa Akhbar, a native newspaper of Lahore, h. dia, says, ''I have used Chamber lain's Collie and Diarrhoea Reme- dy many times among my child ren and servants. for collie and diarrhoea and always found it eff fective. /" adv.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-07-21

spent Monday and Tuesday in the
 city attending to business and
 visiting with old friends, He
 says crops are looking better up
 that way since the rains came.
 He also informs us that his sister
 in-law, Mrs. Nellie T. Jarvls, who
 lives at Washington, was recent
 ly married.
 Richard Gibbons, of Mesa, who for many years was resident of
 St. Johns, arrived in the city last Saturday for the purpose of visit ing with relatives and friends in St. Johns for some time. He
 is a brother to w. H. Gibbons, l.,
 R. Gibbons aud Andrew V. G,b-
 bons, who are all residents of St. Johns. Everybody in St. Johns is very glad to meet him once
 more, but would be more pleased to have him come back and make his home here again.
 We received a letter from our friend Victor Overson this week in which he states that he has ar rived at his place of labor at Pac- fife Grove, Cal, and is getting in trOduced the work of laboring as missionary. He also wishes the HERALD sent to him so that
 he may know what is going on in his home town, We expect great things of Victor and we are sure that he will accomplish a good
 work among the people with whom he has been placed to la bor. Victor sends his best re- gards to all inquiring friends.
 Miss Benigna Ulibarri, popular daughter of MT. and Mrs. Sabino Ulibarri, of St. Johns, and MT. Manuel Pena a prominent son of Mr. and Mrs. Jose Pena were married at the Catholic Church by Father Derichmont Monday morning, July 18th. The young people, products of St. Johns, are among the popular young people of the Spanish-American people. After the day was spent in joyous feasting etc. a big dance was given at the Dreamland Hall where a very large crowd of and well wishers gather ed to show honor to the happy couple and amuse themselves in tripping the ight fantastic toe to the beautiful strains of the or chestra.
 Henry L. Jones, son of Mrs. Eleazer Jones, of this city return ed Monday July IS, 1921, from the Central States where he has spent 21 mon ths as a missionary n the interest of the L. D. s. church. Henry has been suffer ng for some few months from rheumatism and on this account he was released from his mission sooner than he would have been While in the mission field he met Miss ................. who was also on a mission, she was a resident of Ogden, Utah. and when Mr. Jones was re- .eased from his mission he called at her home and renewed the ac- 1uaintance which ripened from friendship to love. They were in the Salt Lake Temple and together they arrived at St. | Johns, Monday. Henry's many | relatives and friends .here are glad to welcome he and his wife to St. Johns and hope they will make their home here with us. General Notice Civilian Rifle |
The St. Johns herald., 1921-07-21
5000 Babies Born In
 Arizona In Year.

The state board of health re- ported that 8,045 babies were born in Arizona during the past year. Of this number 4205 were boys and 3840 girls. There were IF pairs of twins born.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-07-21
Local Happenings
HOUSE FOR RENT-See VII


 The little reservoir is daily thronged with bathers. / Dr. J. N. Haywood made pro- fessional trip to Concho Monday evening.
 Maurice Rothlisberg CT and wife were down from Edgar for a short stay Monday.
 Dan Burk of Edgar was bus ness visitor here during the early part of the week.
 Levi s. Udall. clerk of the su- perior court was attending to bus mess at Vernon Tuesday.
 The board of supervisors of Apache county are in session this week as 3 board of equalization.
 Dodd L. Greer, deputy sheriff and constable of Concho is attend ing business metters here this week.
 John R. Hulet the 'I am" of the Arizona c. M. I. was in St. Johns yesterday looking over this branch of the concern.
 Mrs. Joel Mineer and children who have been visiting fer some time at Nutrioso returned home Tuesday.
 Jim Cullen of the Pine Spring ranch was attending to business matters here during the first part of this week.
 Pioneer Day. July 24th is to be celebrated in grand style at Snow flake, according to bills that are being sent out.
 A daughter was born to Mrs. Noble Gibbons on July 18th. We did not hear of it in time for our issue of last week.
 Gustav Becker, county road en- gineer, spent Monday and Tues day in the city looking after mat ters pertaining to good roads.
 Dr. T. J. Bouldin who has been at Holbrook for the past ten days looking after Dr. Bazell's prac- tice returned home Tuesday even- ing.
 Mrs. Elva Pulsipher of Vernon was here during the early part of the week visiting with her mother and father, MT. and Mrs. J. H. Heap.
 The St. Johns Relief Society will conduct a bazaar July 18th at the Dreamland Hal. The sale will commence at 4 p. m. and continue the entire evening while the dance is on.
 Mrs. Laura Farr Day, who has been at Albuquerque for the past few weeks undergoing an opera tion, returned home yesterday. We are glad to know she is get ting along so well.
 The people of Ramah, N. M. are going to have two big days in honor of Pioneer Day. July 25-26. All kinds of sports including h. dian dancing will be indulged in. A cordial invitation is being ex- tended to everybody.
 Miss Gladys Irwin and Nello Greer were united in marriage at the brides home yesterday at o'clock. Bishop Wm. D. Rencher performed the ceremony. The HERALD joins the many in wish ing them joy, peace and happi- ness.
 George Wilhelm of Vernon is in the city for a few days. George has been and is still suffering from a very bad abcess on one of his cheeks caused by a bad tooth. He has suffered untold agony, 1 but from all appearances it is
The St. Johns herald., 1921-07-21
Letter From An Old Timer

Logan is a most beautiful city.
 Nature was very extravagant
 with her scenic and useful ma
 terial. She was young in her
 creative work, and did not realize
 the amount she was using to make
 the grand mountains, sloping
 hills, deep canyons, cold, spark
 ling streams and lovely valleys.
 When the foundations were fin
 ished she stood some distance
 away and viewed her work as an
 artist does his picture, and with
 her brush gave the sky it various
 tints of blue and the mountains
 their colorings of green, yellow and scarlet foliage.
 With another brush she scatter
 ed fruit bearing shrubs along the clear streams which she had al ready filled with speckled trout. The hills and valleys she covered with green grass and gorgeous flowers. Over all she spread a mild yet invigorating atmosphere. She told the Gods of the winds. rains snows and sunshine. to each bring his gifts in the proper season.
 With a last longing look at her work she said, T will leave the details for man to fill in. In these valleys he can make beautiful homes. On that bill a college might be built. The one farther south could be adorned with a temple. My work is done here. I must take what material is left to Arizona. In the years that have passed, the elements have been true to their trust and man has done all nature planned for him.
 Her first work in Arizona was the lofty timbered-covered moun- tains, where she left the bear. antelope, deer, wild turkey, etc. while reveling in their beauty and grandeur a Trust got a mon- oply on her supplies. leaving only a palate of colors. some rocks, petrifed timber, a little muddy | water. a great variety of cacti. plenty ofsand, centipedes, snakes, scorpions. Gila monsters, frogs, and a few fishes. As she travel l ed, rocks were scattered every where. The petrified wood she | in one section, not for getting to color it nor failing to leave some cacti and snakes. Turning toward the west just at she threw handful of rocks, paints, and muddy water in that direction. The rocks fell in horizontal terraces, in leaning columns. Tn vertical collonades, and caught all the tints and color ngs of the rainbow as the sun shone through the paints. The muddy water leaped and swirled and danced at the bottom of the ofty crags.
 Here, nothing is left for man o finish. For generations he will gaze with awe on the magnifi- ;ence of the Grand Canyon. Nature turned from her Master Piece toward the south. leaving rail of sand, rocks and cacti.
 Hot and tired. with no place to est, but on the burning sands, the took from her supply, and be- lold Mt. Graham appeared. From ts cool heights she flung all she lad left into space. The Gila l 'iver was made. A few fishes iported in it's muddy water. ; H- = I1
The St. Johns herald., 1921-07-21
-S. F. HAYWOOD.

Since receiving the above arti- cle the rain Gods have been good to us and caused rain to descend upon part of the dry arid wastes of Arizona and indications are that more will be forthcoming.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-06-08
Another Veteran Is Called

Willis Wood, aged 81 years, >died
at the state hospital at Kalamazoo,
Thursday afternoon, June 2, and the
BODY was brought to this city and
taken to the home of his son, Frank
Wood, where it remained until Mon
day afternoon. at 2:30 o'clock, when
the funeral was held from the Free
Methodist church, Rev. Hudnutt Of
ficiating and burial was in River
Ridge cemetery. Surviving are five
sons and two daughters: Wilbur and
Frank Wood and Mrs. AL. Webber, of
this city; Thad Wood, of Ionia, and
Lewis Wood, Toledo, Ohio; Leonard
Wood, in the u. S. Army, stationed
at West Point, New York, and Mrs.
Rose McNaughton, of Lansing. Mr..
Wood had been a resident of this
city for many years. He was a
good citizen, husband and father,
and although his declining years
brought on many infirmities, his
strong faith in Christ gave him the
strength to bear up under them. His
family was another consolation to
him and the children shouldered the
responsibilities of carng for an in
firm parent as children should. He
had been given attention by them in
this city until about three weeks ago
when he was taken to Grand Rapids
and placed in the soldiers home and
after being there a week was taken
to Kalamazoo where he was placed In
the state hospital. He was sick two
days when death claimed him.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-06-08
Farm and Orchard
(Bv III. j. Wheaterl


Have you insured your potato
crop?
Can you afford to run a risk
against scab, black scurf. and blight
any more than against the potato
beetle?
The best insurance against potato
scab and black scurf is seed treat
ment. Formaldihyde or copper car
Donate solution will clean the seed
potatoes as far as diseases are con-
cerneI Then some fungicide, as
Bordeaux Mixture should be used to
insure the crop against early and
late blight This should be used ev-
cry two weeks to keep all blight un-
der control. The poison for bugs can
be applied at the same time if desir-
ed.
Why then talk about crop insur-
ance policy when by the use of fore
thought you .may prevent kss of
quantity or duality and TIE catis-
faction of work well done Spraying
is paying investment. Spray.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-06-08
Church of Christ Notes

We are starting in the summer
with good congregations. We very
much appreciated the G. A. r., S. of
w., A. l.. and their auxiliaries on May
20 in our worship together. Come
again and often. Also we welcome
the /. o. O. F. an' the ladies to be
with us next Lords day morning for
worship. Would be glad to have all
who do not attend services at the
other churches to meet with us each
Sunday. We need to work together
for higher ideals. There were four
new additions last Sunday. A fine
corps of C. E. officers were elected
last Tuesday evening at c. f. bus
mess meeting. Childrens day in the
near future. The church was pre-
sented with a sum of money from
the Green's l. A. S. for which we
extend much appreciation. Thanks.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-06-08
BRINK

Mr.. and Mrs. George Farthing and
children visited Mr.. and Mrs. Eli
Hanks, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Spencer and
four children visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Herb Regan Thursday for the day.
Mrs Ernest Anderson and baby
visited with Mrs. Bolster from Sat
plrday evening until Monday morning
and had a most excellent time She
went home with Miss Vera to visit
The Belding banner-news., 1921-06-08
M. E. Church Notes

Children's day exercises at 1890
Reception of new members and bap-
tism of new members, children am
adults. Baccaulareate sermon at 1880
O'Clock by Rev. Bliss at M. E. church.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-06-08

Mr.. Thad Campbell, of Walla Wal
la, Washington, visited Mr.. and Mrs:
Will Wilson from Thursday until
Moniay. He is cousin of Mr.. Will
son.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-06-08

Brighten up the home with Paints
and Wall Paper, good supply at Wort
ley's.
Mrs. Burdette. of Easton, is visit
ing friends in and near Beld:ng for
a few days.
Effecto will make the car look like
new, Complete stock at Wortley's.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-06-08
Card OF Thanks

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our neighbors and friends
for their sympathy and acts of kind
ness, for the flowers, the use Of their
automobiles to the Rev. and Mrs.
Potter and Rev. Crossman, for their
efficient services at the death of our
husbandA brother and uncle, Marion
l.. Bidwell.
Mrs. Matte Bidwell,
Mrs. Adelia Richey,
Mrs. Ora M. Reynolds,
John Fisher.
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
SOUTH CANAAN

A large rattlesnake was killed on the Undermountain. road by L. E. Loverin last Friday.
 Miss Jessie E. Davies from Mantle >,: 2~@1'i"~ a short vacation with r. rl1o+;vas ha-a,
 ~ N. and Mrs Irving Alcott of Torrington and TG"7. Smith of Stam- ford were weekend grests at Adolph Helms.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Howe were at Danbury over Sunday.
 Misses Geraldine and Lillian Zeeg- Ter of Pittsfeld, Mass. are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Lillian Kicks.
 Hezbert Wright met with an acci- zent on Saturday cutting his hand 5G1ly.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry E. Dean mo- tored to Hartford one day last week.
 Mrs. Albert Kindleburgh of Ca naan spent Monday with her mother, Mrs. Frank Silvernale
 Mrs. J. P. Curtiss and Mrs. A. H3;n were in Torrington for few
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21

4\ar.'rc -..-> ~ -eN4@e way to fee. .... .'--..- -.-~ -~u! HIthouJ the p 33n u- .Y..~.uCraoIe Wa -Ie ...~I.e4 but .,~C,.I~ crowded TOT Ln= regular thorough e!imination of .u:h waste. 10 dIeregdra her ln. --.4tIon l. ro DLeak narural law.
 whether ,Ou help Nature Dy wIse O. -vO4-Sn n.ca44S IS Iert to your own .A.enenC. ~ simply 1oTce bowel .O'~---~4li A. -~-lWISe, uhnatural and -..G.- c-L-te. ~. can cnoO.I har4h, e4I~. .49, t.CI=.4.-y acting urGsI or ~a-e such "i.I.u~C' caring What their ..cClon Or ent-t Is, or you can select some old Clme-pr0VeH, trlal-tested remedy. that nas been used for TO years or more by thousands of~people all over the world, with the result that it has won an enviable reputa~ tion as a reliable household remedy Take Beecham's for example. Ali the world knows Beecham's; a good ly part of the world uses Beecham's. has been using it for years, handing it's use down from father to son, from mother to daughter, for gen. eratlon a etet generation, recommend ing it to others. In spite of such extensive and general use, who ever heard complaint or criticism of Beecham's? That in itself is a powerful recommendation
 Don't take anything for granted. 2eason it out. All druggists sell Beecham' 's-are glad to Sell them.
 Beecham's reputation has been made. by it's users not by it's sellers.
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
Maid Wished Use of Car.

Mrs. Mann, who Is visiting her daughter in, Ruskin place, tells of the trouble another daughter who lives in a northern city had in keeping q maid.
 The maid came and stayed a short time, then decided she would leave. When asked for the reason, she said that the work kept her employed too much of the time. At the last place of employment, she said, she had a grear deal of leisure time, and that she often had permission to use the fam fly car, not to mention going riding with the family.
 Mrs. Mann's daughter did not seem disposed to permit the use of her own car by the maid, and the latter left, presumably to seek place where things were different.-Indianapo Star.
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21

appropriate for farm houses as rneir lines fit-exceptionally well into country landscapes. The long sweep of the roof. with the wide dormer windows set in it. the broad porch and the treatment of the exterior walls all combine to make this house one that Is attractive and of which the owner and his family may be proud.
 The home pictured Is not large. its dimensions being g by % feet. but it contains seven good rooms. besides the bathroom, a number of roomy closets and basement for the h"ating plant and laundry. How the rooms are arranged and their sizes are shown on the floor plans that are presented with the exterior view
 The entrance door from the porch Is In the center of the house and leads into a good-sized living room, 13 feet 6 inches by 17 feet To the right and connected with the living room by double cased opening Is the dining
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21

days last week.
 Mrs. Fred Bushey and son William are in Norfolk for a weeks visit to Mrs. George Cook.
 MT. and Mrs. Young from Win sted visited at Mrsa'G. -E. Holcomb's cn s. nday. ! y '
 Harry$E. Dean has purchased a house oTi Prospect Street, Falls Vil- lage.
 MT. and Mrs. Clifford Randall from New Jersey spent week ot Mrs. c. E. Holcomb's-
 Mrs Arthur S. Dean motored to Darrinp+on on Wednesday. A rattlesnake lost his life by be- ing on too friendly terms with Mrs Holcomb's cat in the yard. Another one was killed by the moving ma chine close by.
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21

association with other girls, however, as she grows up makes her want and demand a comfortable home-one thu, can be furnished prettily, and one in which the work of caring for 1t can be done without making q drudge of herself. If she does not find pleasant home surroundings on the farm she will seek them elsewhere; she knows they exist and rightfully wants them.
 During the last few years design ing and planning farm homes has advanced greatly. Architects who heretofore have paid little If any. attention to the designing of homes that are to be erected in rural com munities now are studying the needs of the farm home and are incorporat- ing in them all the comforts and con veniences that are found in the houses of the cities. Types of home architecture that are best are used
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
New England Optimistic

Crops are in splendid condition throughout New England. In the manufacture of cotton goods, mills making ginghams, percales and bleached muslins are working at capacity and practically all woolen mills are operating at near capacity. There is a very ,appreciable increase in activity in hides, leather and shoes. >. Retail reports show that. in volume r. - goods are being sold than in 1920, although prices are ma terially r. cjufed. The credit .situa- ton is much better. Many concerns hich were believed a few months ago to be hopelessly involved, have braved the storm and their inven- tories having been liquidated, they are in a position to take advantage of all favorable market conditions.
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
DUTCH COLONIAL HUME FUR FARM
This Seven Room House Has
 Many Good Features.
IS ECONOMICAL TO BUILD
This Style of Architecture Is Most Ap. propriate for Farm Homes-As It's
 Lines Fit We'll Into Country Landscapes.
By WILLIAM A. RADFoRp.

Mir. William A. Radford will answer questions and give advice FREE OF COST on all subjects pertaining to the subject of building, for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he Is, without doubt, the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all inquiries to William A. Radford, No. 1927 Prairie avenue, Chicago, Ill.,, and only inclose two-cent stamp for reply. .~
 All sorts of suggestions of means whereby the boys who are born and brought up on the farms may be in- dueed to follow in the footsteps of their fathers have been made, with out much results. Boys continue to leave the farms for the cities, aud up to a~-year ago, their exodusi furnished a serious problem. -...
 Then some one. thought of a plan that Is most simple and is bound to be successful because it is based on an instinct that nature implants in all of us.
 To-paraphrase a song that was popular a couple of years ago, "How you going to keep the boys on the farms when the girls are going away" In other words the solution is to make the farm home. so attractive that the girls will stay. Then you don't have to worry about the boys deserting.
 Born in every normal girl Is m instinct and desire for q home. Her