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The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-04-22
FAITHFUL TO OLD VEHICLE
ox-cart Still Used as Method Of Trans.
portation in Parts Of the South
and In India.

Tractors are crawling over the
snow-cOvered fields Of northern Green
land carrying the supplies of the
Lange Koch expedition. This novel
use of a newborn vehicle recalls that
some Of the oldest transportation
methods still are employed in regions
whose civilization is older than that Of
the Greenland Eskimo" says a bulle-
tin Of the National Geographic So
ciety.
"The ox-cart still serves the south
ern 'darky' in North Carolina, Georgia
and Alabama, as well as in other por-
tons Of the South, as his coach and
four for the Sunday 'gO-to-meetln'.
During the week the stolid beast
plows tobacco and cotton fields. In In
dla bullocks hitched to a wagon with
an ornate beehlve-shaped or elongated
covering, not unlike the picturesque
tobacco schooner, convey the Burmese
man and his family along the road to
Mandalay. Nor does this animal cease
being a means Of transportation upon
his death. The natives blow up his
skin and use 1t as a float or raft on
which they cross the rivers"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-04-22

they saw the funniest looking little
elf run towards the center of the road
where at that moment Miss Soprano
was singing a lovely song. She just
finished the last note when the little
elf took off his cap, threw it high in
the air, held on to his sides and
laughed and laughed and laughed.
"Who Is he2" asked the boy.
do you ask who 1 ann" asked the
little elf. "Well, well, we'll To be
sure you haven't seen me before. You
haven't had time for me. You've been
pretty busy and so my feelings aren't
hurt. But you must have me for a
friend too. I'm Of a little importance,
eh2" He looked at Mrs. Get-The- Most
Out-Of-Life.
"Of course you are, Brother Joker"
''That's my NAME" said the little
elf, "and I'm your newest friend"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-04-22

obstacle and you
would never have
seen me again,
for you would
have missed so
much out of life
If you had gone
backwards that l
couldn't possibly
have waited for
you. 1t would
have been too bad.
Now, though, we
don't have TO
think of that. And
you'Il get to the
House Of Secrets
so much sooner,
and the road will
seem easier and
easier. Oh, look p
They looked and
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-04-22
cutIoura comforta Rahv,a skIn

When red, rough and itching with hot
baths Of Cuticura Soap and touches Of
Cuticura Ointment. Also make use
now and then of that exquisitely scent
ed busting powder, Cuticura Talcum,
one of the Indispensable Cuticura
Toilet Trio.-AdY.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-04-22

l Ouu I NIllc-
Poetry Though
I-Love-TO-DO-SO.
"Are you going
to add a poem to
the celebration ?"
asked the girl.
I'D love to-"
said ICan't- Write
Poetry Though
I-Love-TO-DO-SO.
1--WE might open
the ceremonies
with a poem"
said NJ a s t e r
Thoughtfulness.
Ibid those who
went ahead of us,
going around the
obstacle or big
thing which was
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-04-22
Explained.

"What's grandpa all wrought up
over2"
'He can't find his chest protector"
"He can't2"
Knoxville has It."
"Where"
"Where 1t will do the most good.
His daddy has promised him a spank
ing"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-04-22
She knew Time.

FOur-year-Old Betty had been per-
mltted to go visiting at Aunt Ruth's
house. About four o'clock Uncle
James made ready to take her home,
but Betty objected strenuOusly to go.
ing. my Muvver said 1 could stay
all day." she said, "and it's all day till
it's dark"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-04-22
WOMEN OF Middle life
A Dangerous Period Through Which Every Woman Must Pass
Practical Suggestions Given by the Women Whose
Letters Follow

Alton, Tenn.-"I want
other suffering women to
know what Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
has done for me. During the
Change of Life / was in bed
for eight months and had
two good doctors treating
me but they did me no good.
A friend advised me to take
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound, which / did,
and in q short time / felt
better. Ihad all kinds of bad
spells, but they all left me.
Now when / feel weak and
nervous / take the Vegetable
Compound anditalway does
me good. ! wish all women
would try It during the
Change Of Life for l know il
will do them good. If you
think twill induce some one
to try the Vegetable Com
pound you may publish this
letter. " Mrs. A. KELLER,
Alton, Tenn.
Mrs. Mary Lister OF
Adrian, Mich.,a adds her
testimony to the value
of Lydia -. PinICham's
Vegetable Compound
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-04-22

r Red Cross Ball Blue is the finest
product Of its kind in the world. Ev-
cry woman who has used It knows
this statement to be true.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-04-22

safely bhyS
pleasure you thanking you for your
Life and had displacement and weakness that could stand
told
Vegetable the first bottle helped
womans youmay this testimonial choose Mrs
LISTER 608 Frank Street, Adrian Mich.
It is said that middle the most trying period womans life and
living
this perfectly natural change without erencng annoying
spells the dreadful flashes that send the blood rushing
the head until though would burst and the faint feeling
follows the heart stop those sinking dizzy pesare
condition. ndnca the need special medicine
Lydia Pkhams Vegetable Compound root and herb medicine pe-
cy adapted to the feminine system It In such
70 build the weakened system and enables
this trying period with the least possible annoying symptoms
Women everywhere should remember that most Of the ailments
the
although the
readily yield E.
Vegetable Compound natural restorative and often prevents
serious troubles
Lydia Plnkhams Private TextB AILMENTS Pecu-
win be sent you free request Write
Lydia Pnhham Medicine Co., Lyns Massachusetts,,
This book contains valuable information
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-04-22
ASPIRIN

WarnIngl Unless you see the name
"Bayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting genuine Aspirin pre-
scribed by physicians for twenty-one
years and proved safe by millions.
Take Aspirin only as told in the Bayer
package for Colds, Headache, Neural
gia, Rheumatism, Earache, Toothache,
Lumbago and for Pain. Handy tin
boxes of twelve Bayer Tablets Of AS
pirin cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark of Bayer Manufacture OF
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Of Salicycacid.-
Adv.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-04-22
letters Foroed by Passion.

1t is ordained in the eternal consti-
tuition of things that men Of intemper-
ate minds cannot be free; their pas
sions forge their fetters.-Burke.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-04-22
Rlohto,

"You say he is a man of decIsIonT
"Yes-he's a baseball umpire. -
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-04-22
7E Reaay5
Fairy Tale
6lWARY GRAHAM BONNER
oUEsR POETRY.
6yN1 l1lAl=7,'l :, GR SRA BOWER

"Oh, / see an old friend" said the
boy, and the girl looked. There stood
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-04-22
Awful RIundeI

Awful Blunder.
"What cured ChOlly Of fllrtlng2"
"He tried to flirt with a police
woman"
Morris tribune., 1921-04-01

The Cash Saving Store, La Grand
Ed. McElligott of Appleton, spent
Easter at the home of DR.. and Mrs.
C. E. Game.
The windmill of F. J. Kerwino was
blown down in the blizzard on
Saturday night.
Paul Betters, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Betters, is spending his vacation
with his parents.
Remember it as at the Cash-Saving
Store where your dollar has most
cents. adv.
H. G.. Schurmeier, the income tax
man spent Easter in Morris. He left
for Alexandria on Monday morning.
Carl F. Hanson until recently
teacher of science in the Morris high
school spent the week end in Nor
ris.
Miss Mamie Lee, school nurse from
Alexandria, spent the week end in
Morris as the guest of Miss Irene La
brie.
Picture framing-new moulding
just received, suitable for oil paint
ings. J. A. Ringness, sos Atlantic
Ave. adv2t.
Miss frankie Tosney of Donnelly
was a guest at the shower for Mrs.
Louis Bensen nee Helen Shepard last
Saturday afternoon.
DR.. C. E. Caine and son Thabes
went to Minneapolis last Thursday
night to consult an ear and throat
specialist for Thabes.
Mrs. William Wunsch, Jr. and
daughter Arvella returned to their
home in Mountain House, Canada,
after visiting for several days with
William Wunsch, Sr.
Miss Gayle Eddy and Miss jose
phine Eddy, daughters Of. Mr. and
Mrs. F. e. Eddy came from Mime
polls to spend some time with their
parents.
Miss Julia Hagen of Chokio visited
Miss May Halbe for a few days this
week. She left on Tuesday for
Duluth where she will attend bust
ness college.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. L. Spooner left
Los Angeles on Tuesday. They are
expected in Morris Sunday. They
planned to spend day in San Fran
cisco on their way home.
Morris tribune., 1921-04-01
Miss Dora Cannon of Donnelly Wis
tied Mrs. Tim Vaughn this week.

Miss Dora Cannon of Donnelly Wis
tied Mrs. Tim Vaughn this week.
We buy and sell second hand furni-
ture. Ringness and Brisbane, 500
Atlantic Ave. adv2t.
Miss Linda Stenberg went to
Browns Valley on Monday to visit
friends for a few days.
Dance at the armory tonight. Pro-
ceeds go to the building of the new
armory. Tickets one dollar. adv.
Henry Gaffney mas given up his
mail route and has taken a position
in Adams grocery store.
Don't forget the dance at the
armory tonight. Proceeds go to new
armory. Tickets one dollar. adv
Miss Florence Hoenk has been
visiting DR.. Torrey's family in
Arlington, S. D., this week. She al
so stopped in Minneapolis to visit
friends.
The Anna Cooley, Home Missionary
Society of the Methodist church will
meet at the home of Mrs. w. G. Light
400 Nevada Ave-, on Wednesday af-
ternoon at 2:3O, April 9Th. A Is
cents lunch will be served and all
ladies are cordially invited.
Morris tribune., 1921-04-01
LONGFELLOW

Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Yost and
daughter Leota called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Swanson on Monday
evening of last week.
Mrs. J. Wendt spent Wednesday
and Thursday of last week with her
sister, Mrs. Henry Willie.
Miss Elm Wilson returned Wednes-
day from visit with her sister, Mrs.
Anton anderson of Grant county.
Nels Anderson was helping Frank
Moore few days last week.
A number of the young people of
the neighborhood attended a surprise
party given for Gladys and Olive
Towner at their home Thursday eve
ming. A very enjoyable time was
had by all
Archie Towner and daughters
Gladys and Olive called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Yost Thursday afternoon.
Miss Elm Wilson and Miss Mil
dred Searle returned to Norris Mon
day to resume their school duties
after weeks vacation at their
homes here.
Mrs. Frank Moore and family called
on Mrs. Alfred Swanson Friday.
Clifford Yost arrived Friday from
st. Cloud to spend the summer at the
home of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Halverson spent
Friday evening at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs.O. J. Perkins.
Morris tribune., 1921-04-01

Max T. McGraw spent Sunday in
Wabasha, MINI.
Mrs. B. E. Adams and daughter,
Thelma went to Ortonville to attend
Helen Shepard's wedding this week.
Miss Elizabeth Bovey went to Lit
tie Falls last Saturday to spend
Easter with her mother.
80 w. H. O'Brien of st. Cloud, form
erly a resident of Stevens county was
in Morris this week on business.
r. D. Barrett of Minneapolis, eX-
tensive land owner in Stevens county
was in Morris this week looking after
his farm interests.
J. H. Deevnney met Mrs. Devenney
at Willmar and went with her to
Marshall to spend Easter with
friends. Mrs. Devenney returned to
Norris with him.
: Mrs, Harry Adams and daughter,
Mildred, returned on Tuesday night
from Minneapolis. Mrs. Harry
Adams has spent the past few weeks
with Mr.. Adams in Parkersberg, West
Virginia. Mr.. Adams returned Sun
day night Miss Mildred is student
at st. Mary's hall in Faribault She
went to Minneapolis to meet her
mother.
Morris tribune., 1921-04-01

Mrs. A. Sunby returned to her
home in Minneapolis on Monday. Her
mother, Mrs. Abraham Lee, returned
with her for a visit.
Morris tribune., 1921-04-01

J.. e. Stranberg received word this
week of the death of his father in
his old home in Sweden. His father
was ninety-six years of age.
Morris tribune., 1921-04-01
Report From District SO

Those who were perfect in attend
ance during the month of March we're
as follows: Arthur Graft, Frances
Smith and Mildred Halfshal. Those
that attended nineteen days were:
Walter Struck, Ray Van Horn, Henry
Graft, Gusta Shoemaker, Lester
Smith and Pearl Smith.
Gladys Towner, Teacher.
Morris tribune., 1921-04-01

Mr.. and Mrs. P. l.. Spooner left
Los Angeles on Tuesday. They are
expected in Morris Sunday. They
planned to spend day in San Fran
cisco on their way home.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
COLORADO BOUNDED
AND FREE FAIR
TICKETS SENT

Every pupil Of every school. and
every teacher and every couaty So
rcr'ntcndent of schools in that great
empire OF wealth and ambition
bounded on the north by Wyoming and
Nebraska, on the south by New Mexi-
co and Oklahoma. on the east by Kan
sas and Nebraska. and on the west by
Utah, is invited TO he the guest, with
ont admission charge, Of the Colorado
State Fair on Friday, September 90
Manager Beaman Of the state fnlr
has sent 1150o0 free tickets to the su-
perintendents in each county. these
tickets are to be distributed 10 the
teachers, and by the teachers to all
the!r pupils.
This is regular custom, and tile
number OF teachers and pupils who
accepted the invitation last year was
q record breaker.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
AUTO POLO THRILLS
ONLOOKERS ALWAYS

Auto Polo Is clnssed MS the most
dangerous aud thrilling snort known
to daredevil Americans
Steel demons. stripped for the fray,
dash Al each other like anraged tigers
Collisions, side swipes, tunovers, tain
spins and other thrilling ocou.rences
come so thick and SO fast that the
hearts OF observers jump Into their
throats, so to speak
The players are often thrown high
Into the air. dashed to the ground. rw
over. and then nre picked up beate'
and battered like yanquished glndi-
ators, only % be resnscitated and
patched up by the surgeons who are
kept close at hand
Exciting things happen so fast that
its almost too much for the most
modern movie machine 10 catch.
Every day these exciting scenes win
be witnessed at the Colorado State
Fair, September 2e 10 30, 1921.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
LIVE STOCK SPECIALS

live stock associations in ali parts
Of the country have notified the state
fair management of the TACT that they
will offer special prizes for competi-
tior at this years fair
This includes associations especial
iy Interested 10 particular breeds OF
hDrses, cattle. sheep, hogs, chickens,
turkeys, geese. rabbits. pigeons. ducks,
guinea pigs ana Just about everything
you can think OF that's alive.
Also there are special prizes Oh
farm and garden products women's
work, machinery, appliances. and SO
on to the end of human endeavor.
These added to the increased
amount and enlarged scope of the fair
commissions prize and purse offers.
makes sure far greater show than
was ever before thought possible in
Colorado.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
THE CASE OF GOVERNOR SMALL

Almost everybody IS taking a
poke at Governor Len Small of llli-
nois. who is charged with embezzle-
ment Of state funds when he was
state treasurer and he is hello up to
public scorn as fine example OF
now those in high places are rubbing
It in on the common folks. On the
other hand the governor declares
that he is the victim of gang of
political enemies who have taken
this means to humiliate and degrade
him, which may be true, ard in
Justice to the governor it is the
part of Justice and prudenee 70
Withhold Judgment until he is given
tho opportunity to prove his inno-
eence.
Tho ragrettablo part of the trans
action is that it lessons the faith of
the people in their public officials
which is becoming less and less al
The time, and it does not augur woili
FOR the country. It is civic mis-
fortune whom public official goes
wrong. Pueblo Indicator.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
THE GREAT SWINE
BUILDING.

What do you think Of "pig sty''
20 feet wide and $50 feet long2
That is whnt you will find In the
line OF hog parlor" at this years
Colorado state fair.
Large as the swine building was
last year, 1t was not large enough, md
80 the fair manager and commission
ers have had it added to IN like form
and material until it will he the big
gest and best structure os the kind
in the territory bounded on the west
BY the Pacific ocean and on the east
by the Mississippi river.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
SCHOOL MONDAY.

The Elizabeth Consolidated school
District No. l VIII through open it's
doors to the youth Monday septem-
Der 18th, The faculty for the COM
ing term has been fully hired and
each member comes TO our midst
with good records.
Prof II. NJ Brown will have
the princlpalship for the High
School, while Miss Edna Terry and
Miss Antonia Mauz viii assist in the
II. S. Work.
In the grades. Prof \. V. Coon
radt Will have prineipalship; Miss
Mary Wilson Will teach the Inter
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
his
REAL PUBLIC OWNERSHIP

Latest American Telephone &
Telegraph figures show over 2l2 900
stocsholders including employees
who are not yet stockholders Of rec
ord but who are purchasing stock
by monthly payments.
over 71O0 new stockholders were
added TO the list by purchase Of
rights and payment in full for new
stock on July % OF this number
over $500 were women and there
were over 40 trustees.
On August IS 1921 there were
1859 stockholders Of record com
pared with l3s.s4s or January /
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
Tha Elizabeth Bakery is equipped

- ne biiNabttu bdkely is eQulppeu
to serve light lunches now.
Elizabeth had big delegation at
the Elbert-Parker gsme Sunday.
Or. w. s Bennett and G. A. Nc
clenan were Denver Visitors Sat
urday
All cur business houses will take
Saturday afternoon of. the occasion
being the Race Meet at Kiowa.
Mrs Henry Kleemnn assisted in
the Postofiiee Wednesday afternoon,
during the absence Of Mrs. weidner
We learn that Prof Weller wiz
teach at Ariho this year. Mrs
Weller and family have not as yet
left.
+ T. Workman and J. P Kuapp,
sr attended the big banquet given
last Friday evening by the Denver
Masons
Out OF 100000 farmers in the
United States 100000 do not OWE
the land from which they are pro-
ducing crops.
The progressive increase in taxa
ton which is out of all proportion
to wealth and population can lead
to but one end eventual bankruptcy
Of state and citizen.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. McKimmie. Jr.,
autoed to the Peak Monday morning
and witnessed the Posts Auto En-
durance climb. which was won by a
Ford Special Jack and Mrs came
home Tuesday morning.
TO the baseball fans and fanetts
Parkers team copied the pennant
for the Dougias-Elbert Co. League,
VIXEN they defeated Ebert Sunday
in very loosely played. one-sided
game. Parker won easily. score he
ing 1s to A.
The Parker Post, our friends up
the line. reached our desk last week
in new dress and makeup. Mr..
stubbs. big chief of Parker's medium
is making a real. lively and pro-
gressive paper for the Parker COM
munity. The Post is now carving
four pages home-prlnt, six columns
wide.
A 500-pound Duroc-Jersey sow.
owned by Henry Van Gothem in
Johnson county. Kansas. appears to
he the breaker of all records for
prolificacy by farrowing within a
period of 43 month 1S4 pigs in seven
consecutive liters, o. an average Of
Of more than 1s pigs per litter.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
Elizabeth News Gossip.


Everywhere. we can hear the
hum Of the ailage cutter
Mfs weidner was Denver v!s-
TOR Wednesday o. this week
Monday being Labor Day. Betsy
Town was not exceedingly busy.
Get your lunch at the Elizabeth
Bakery. and satisfy your hunger.
Iohn smarsh Of Kiowa war look
ins after his interests hero Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs C A. McCraclren
and babies Were Denver visitors over
Sunday.
DR. Fl NJ Hays and WIN Wort
man were Denver visitors Sunday
afternoon
b. N. Maroon Of Gilbert was q
business visitor in our little city
Monday afternoon.
Melvin Ruth Of Kuhn's Crossing
passed through Elizabeth last Thurs
day on his way to Denver.
Several Elizabethites took in the
Saturday evenings dance at Parker
and report a splendid time.
Commissioner e. T. Evans has
been overly busy this week attend
conegeaus at the County Seat.
Harry Christensen moved his
family and household goods last
week into the Watts residence.
Veterinarian H. NJ. Hammond Of
Luray, Kansas, spent Wednesday,
at the home Of J. p Knapp. sr. and
wife
Archie Glow of The commanohe
country passed through our town
enroute for Denver Monday after
noon
NJ and Mrs C. F, AM and little
daughter, Dorothy are touring the
southern part Of the state at this
writing
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan McKilip and
daughtef Mariory returned satur-
day to their home in Dcnver. They
were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs,
C. W. Mauldin.
The firm Of Morlan-M -Metzger will
received the FIRST of next week a car
load of those cheap Fords. The
shipment viii include various kinds
of the Ford product.
George Vest is making prepara-
tion to move to town for the win
ter, to enable his sons TO take ad-
vantage OF the school year, which
viii commence this coming Mon
day, September 18th.
Mrs r. 4, Davidson of Peyton
passed through Elizabeth Monday
on her way TO Denver. Roy Allen
and Miles came as far as Elizabeth
whore they visited with their boy
friends until their mothers return
from Denver. Wednesday, after noon
Mira. J L. Mcclellan was taken
Monday to Denver by Dr. w. 5.
Bennett where a delicate operation
was performed Tuesday Mrs. Nc
clellan had been suffering TERRIBLY
for sometime past; at this writing
she is doing nicely George rs in
Denver for a few days with his
mother.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09

mediate and Miss Esther Dill the
tiny tots.
The storees are up-to-date in the
line of school supplies and books. and
everything points to another sue
oessful term
Now, boys and girls. kindergarten
to Seniors Its up to you.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09

The Colorado State Fair now ranks
as the biggest and best fair in all the
west. Its next exhibition in Pueblo
Will be from September $3.50.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09

The Colorado State Fair opens AZ
Pueblo this year Monday, September
26. nt 8 a. m. and continues for five
days and nights. concluding the even.
ing Of Friday, September 80.