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The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01
WHERE We STAND

An article recently appeared IN the
Saturday Evening Post which cited
the many new industrial fields that
have developed during and since the
war, In this article mention WAS
made Of the Shale Oil Industry
stating, in one paragraph that 1.-The
oil shale In one county In Colorado
contained more oil than has been US
ed In the entire world since the pro-
duct was f1rst brought into USE" We
have good reason to believe that this
zone county" referred to WAS our
own Rio Blanco County. We know
of no other In Colorado where there
are larger oil shale deposites.
What will this mean to US? IL can
only mean one thing-and that Is,
that some day ina not too distant
future, the White River Valley will
be the scene Of one Of the greatest In
dustries in the world. Perhaps this
statement sounds rather visionary,
but II any Of us stop to thingand look
ut the statistics established by relia-
BILE government geolOgists, We can't
dodge facts. Many will ask how soon
developsment OF the oil shale fields
will start? 1t will be just as soon as
the price Of oil reaches a steady mar
kst Of At least 800 barrel. The lat
ter isn't far of because at present
rate OF consumption free oir' will
not supply the demand. 1t has to
come up to this price and the shale
lands are only relief for the shortage.
The developement Of this industry
will mean the development OF trans
portatton and consequently the devel-
opment of many other resources that
have been waiting the advent OF the
railroad. We hope and believe that
these other resources, which we have
long known about, will bring In
. railroad, before the day of the
shale oil-but we can look forward to
this - q sure bet when 1t comes.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01
TIE MASONIC OBLIGATION

To those persons who believed that
membership in MasOnis body carries
with 1t an obligation to shield fellow
member from the consequences OF law
violation. or to stand between the mem
bcr and verdict Of guilty. the recent
trial of F NJ Perkins In the district
court doubtless was edifying. In that
cnse man who had received the
highest degrees Of Masonry was SEN
fenced by thirty-secOnd degree Ma
son. In passing sentence the judge
considered his oath Of Office and did
not violate any of his Masonic Obliga-
tiOns In SO doing.
There is, ofcourse. in Masonry the
obligation to protect fellow members
from unjust treatment and unmerited
trouble and to obtain square deal
for them, but the spirit and teachings
OF the order are for the enforcement,
not the violation. OF the laws Of the
land.
From the Lawrence Journal-WOrld
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01
One Cause OF Our High Taxes


Saws an article in the Denver News:
Some of the boards and bureaus
which have been overcrowding the
state capitol will begin moving on
Monday across Colfax avenue into
the new state office building. With
in q month or two the building will
be filed with members of the Colora-
do bureaucracy. Long-promised ef-
forts to rid the state of some of its
boards and bureaus may be accom-
plished some day, and the building
given over to other uses, but In any
event this structure will stand for
years as monument to official eX-
travagance or stupidity In handling
the peoples money.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01
Oratorical and Spelling Contest

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The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01
rI,E FARMERS MEETING

Held at the rooms Of the Comri"r.
clni club Inst Saturday was wa'l At.
tended and aroused considerable" 'ie-
gree OF interest by nll present.
I,rprcsen' alton from nearly every
section OF the country was on hand.
Various matters having n bstrins
on farming activities were dixc,sHrd.
1t WI. finally resolved to send "ur
for an expert on farming pro'nct,s.
When snch n person can bc secured
another meeting will be announ I'd
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01
ST JAMES CHURCH

Fifth Sunday in Lent
Holy Eucharist $50 nj
Church School 0.45 am.
Holy Eucharist and sermon
II a. m.
Evening prayer and sermon SPIN
Observation-Disclosures class 4pm
Adult class 7:30 p m
wednesday-Litany and address
p. m.
Subject-The American Catholic
Church; Why the protestant name?
Thursday-Cholr rehearsal 1880 p m
Holy Eucharist 7:S0 . =
The hour OF the evening service
will be 8 o'clock beginning next Sun
day April End.
PHILIP NELSON
Priest in Charge
Ell CUNNINGHAM
Lay Reader
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01
Saluting

Saluting originated In the days of
knigbthood, many centuries ago. and
has been handed down to military
organizations. 1t was the custom
among the knights for the junior to
raise his visor on meeting senior
his salute being returned Immediate
ly.
The salute is symbol OF the esprit
de corps existing in an organization
and is the recognition Of the mutual
feeling Of comrades in arms.
The salute is significant. 1t does
not necessarily imply subordination
but signifies respect, dignity, cour-
tesy and goodwill. The salute Is .
bond which unites us all together In
an organisation that stands for law
and order, the honor and safety Of the
Union.-By an American Naval Off,
Ger.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01
February q, 1922.

ingly from Cambridge, Ohio, as fol-
lows:
February q, 1922.
DEAR Mr.. LyrTLE-Our old friends
In Meeker may be Interested In know
ing that after many stops and much
visiting we have at last reached Cam
bridge and mothers home. We had
q delightful trip, stopping for two
weeks in Kansas visiting Mrs. Nit
chelrs parents and old friends. From
there on we visited Chicago and 9TH
er manufacturing points mostly In
the Interest Of my farm machinery
ideas. 1 am surprised, and OF course,
pleased at the interest manufacturers
are taking In the various problems
that are now confronting the farmer
and stockman.
Wherever have been / notice that
all the journals, from the large Chi
cago papers down to the small trade
or local papers, are setting forth the
very serious condition Of our agricul-
tural interests and calling on the peo-
pie at large to In every way possible
try to help the farmer. had scarce
ly reached this city when was asked
to write Is much and rs often as
could Of the condition of the western
rancher. This, In my crude way, l
am doing.
I feel greatly encouraged as to the
future Of our western ranchers. l am
certain that times, mean by that
public sentiment, is rapidly changing
in an enlightened way, that means
that the farmer is soon to be placed
) In the position that rightfully belongs
to him.
The East, with its millions Of con-
sumers, has at last learned that when
the farmers quit buying they have to
quit working; that II factories are to
be kept running the farmers must re-
.ceive enough for their produce to not
only pay their taxes and interest but
have enough surplus to buy clothes,
cars aud machinery.
Even the city banker no longer
shuts his eyes and tries to square him
self by stating farmers and rural
bankers are chronic bellyachers. or
course, the farmer, in this case, has
right on his side, The majority Of our
people are willing to play the game Of
life square; they never knew until
recently just what the farmers were
up against.
While waiting on some capitalists
so make up their minds just how
much they consider my ideas worth.
1t has been pleasure to me to open
the eyes Of some Of them; but howev-
or much I make, or how nice eastern
-sss may treat me, Colorado hasn't .
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

Everybody wants to see Curtis
Street when they come to Denver,
for 1t IL one of the best lighted streets
in the world. The st. James is part
of it, and 1t is also right in the heart
Of the shopping district.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

hesitate about declaring Themselves
in favor of voting the Light Plant
Bond Issue. OF course, We don't
blame Charles Grove for being Op-
posed to the proposition and II We
were In Charles place We would
want to hang on to good thing too.
But we can't understand why tax
payers of the Town insist upon oppos
ing the purchase Of the plant. 1t is u
purely business proposition. and why
should any one want to vote against
his own interest?
Some questions answered:
The article recently published In
the Meeker Papers over the signature
OF the town Board Ia authentic, and
all matters set forth therein have
been settled and agreed upon. The
Town Board know what they are do
ing and you can reply upon their
statement.
. This is the last opportunity the
people have to buy the plant. Unless
you buy it now, Mr. Grove cnn con-
tinue operations without even getting
new franchise. The franchise
granted 20 years ago gives us the
right to buy the plant now. DO You
want to lose control of this utility?
Unless the Town buys 1t Mr.. Grove
will be answerable to the State Uti-
iities Commission only hereafter.
Increase Taxes? No. Decrease
Taxes? Yes. Why? The Town will
get 40 per cent OF the gross receipts
from the plant, which, based on 1920
returns, less present cost OF street
lighting, means an annual revenue to
the Town Of &4,2eO. Figure on the
the interest and insurance and 1t
leaves the Town ~, 4sO to place into
sinking fund to retire the
bonds, which can be easily dOn6
in ten years. The Board has given
you their pledge that an ordinance
will be passed creating this sinking
fund. Don't you have any confid-
ence In your Town Board? fyou do
show 1t by voting for the Bond Issue
they are proposing.
In addition to the revenue COM
ing to the Town under the lease. we
will get our street lights free. This
means a saving OF over one mill that
we are now paying In taxes to light
our streets alone. Besides We can
have much more and better lights at
a very little expense for installation
OF fixtures.
The town of Loveland is practi-
cally maintaining itself on the re-
ceipts from its water and light utili-
ties. Last year Loveland received
IA, 600 as its share of the income from
its Light Plant. We can do the same
thing on scale comparative to our
size.
The income from the plant is
steadily increasing having practical
ly doubled since 1918. Think what
the Town can do with this 40 per cent
by the time we get our bonds paid
off at the end Of ten years.
I Can Graham handle the plant
on the 60 percent? Those who raise
this objection all agree that n better
man than Mr. Graham could not be
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

Subject Of address at st. James
church next Wednesday-''rhe Amer
ican Catholic Church; Why the Pro-
testant name?" Come and hear for
yourself, don't jump to conclusions.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

Ambassador Harvey appeared at
the recent Princess Mary wedding,
In London, In knee breeches, and now
the English jOkesmiths are having
fun over the incident. Those Cock
ney punsters probably expected Har-
vey to appear in his b v DIS.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01
MORE LIGHT

found anywhere. They admit he Ia
capable in his line, and man Of
sound business Judgment. If SO,
does 1t look reasonable that he is go-
ing into this thing blind ? Remember
he has no interest, taxes or insurance
to pay. Remember he Is managing
the water works, and can handle the
two utilities together to advantage.
Remember he is n first class electrical
man. He knows his game; don't
worry. We are interested in his end
. OF the deal only to the extent that he
can carry through his contract with
us anyway.
s How about Grnhnm's bond? Ask
Gralmm. He will tell you that he Is
ready TO furnish any kind of reason
able bond the Council may deem nee
essary.
How much will the town lose in
taxes? Just percentage of the tax
plant located In Town, with n good
prospect of it being moved out OF
town entirely II left in Mr. Groves
hands. The difference will more than
he made up by increase In business
the first year.
10 Have we any protection against
Graham selling his contract? II can
not be done without the consent of
the Town Board.
II Will Graham run up bill for
permanent improvements and extern
siOns that the Town can't pay? No.
He can spend only 800 per year for
this purpose without the sanction nn"i
approval of the Town Bonrd.
IL All repnirs. costs of mainten-
nncc, upkccp and operation IL paid by
MIR. Graham without expense to the
Town.
Is requirements of equipment are
to I've made by Graham. This is en-
planned fu ly in, the published article
over the name of the Town Board
nppcaring in another column of this
paper.
outfit on GO percent of the receipts
and some say they don't want to vote
for it because II will make Graham
rich. Here's hoping Graham does get
rich out of his 60 per cent because II
he does won't the Town he setting pret
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

Beats all the number OF philan-
throphic t?) oil and other companies
who are kindly (D flooding this Of
fce with their offerings these days.
We are urged to act at once or lose
the opportunity Of life-time-fore-
ever.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01
THE WEATHER

During past week was mostly Of the
unusual tas they sny In California;
variety.
II ,taittd with rain last Fr!,luy
evening. followed by white frost,
Kain. hnif and snow with sput's ~
sunshine balance OF the week.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

Col. Jason Pepper remarks that
just before te was called on to speak,
good Republican friend had slipt
him about "three fingers;" that as
result he was feeling "middlin' ga
so his speech WAS a success. Sure, it
would be under such favorable cir
cumstances.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

Fort Collins has decided to dig out
all cotton bearing trees In that city.
The city government will provide
up-to-date shade trees to take the
place Of the Objectionable cotton
wood, which Is declared to be .
nuisance.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

This annex to the state capitol
building will cost close to $2,0O0,0O0
when completed. It's purpose is to
house the horde of useless state off,
cials now being supported by the tax
PAYERS.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

Townley, of North Dakota Nom
Partisan League fame, admits his
failure in that state, but attributes
his failure to his lieutenants. whom
he calls bone-heads. A horse" OH
the lieutenants.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

corresponding number Of people
are seeking to get into this promis-
Ing country and all-the-year round
equitable climate. Tom Scott IL n
safe man to look after wants OF both
clASHeR named,
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

The Steamboat papers announce
the death of Mrs Charlotte Campbell,
Routt county pioneer. Mrs Campbell
was past 93 years of age and was sup
posed to be the oldest person In
Routt County.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

Miss blanche Bailey has had to re-
sign her position as member OF the
PIattevillc high school faculty, on
account of serious Illness Miss BAL
ley will be home in n few days.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

We are still flooded with Texas
and Oklahoma oil stock schemes.
Our advise would be. Don't buy oil
stocks unless you can afford to lose
the money.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

Mrs Randolph is home again and
can he found at her place Of business
The Toggcry. In addition making cx-
'cnsivc purchases in her line. she had
her eyes successfully treated.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

Raymond Sykes. whose illness was
noted in last issue. is on his feet again
and gradually recovering from his ILL.,
ness.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

chance In the world OF loosing me or
the missus as citizens.
Yours truly.
J. II. MITCHELL.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

Nearly every editor Is pursued by
two pests. One demands to know
why he printed II, the other why he
Miguel Examiner.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

JN Wyman of Thornburg. was n
business visitor to the city early part
Of the week.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

1t seems Just little dificult to
get the Irish harp tuned to play
hymn Of peace.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

For fu,thcr information on lin
plant proposition see inside pages.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

ST Jnmes Guild meets with Mrs
Percy Rigby OH Thursday. April 10th.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

New grass is commencing to make
good showing.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01

Charles NJ. Schawb says people
should smile all the time But all of
us can't he presidents Of steel trusts.
The Meeker herald., 1922-04-01
f. On the Go.

Jack Mitchell, the upper Straw
berry philosopher, writes entertain
ingly from Cambridge, Ohio, as fol-
lows:
The New York herald., 1922-06-04
Shoes for Summer, Special s6.75

in tan and black calfskin, or strap pumps in
patent leather and black calfskin for travel.
ing and both built specially with the idea of
comfort in mind. Then there is a white can.
vas one strap pump in the collection. All
these shoes are obviously of higher quality
in every respect. All are sketched below.
The New York herald., 1922-06-04

When you travel you want shoes that are
first of all comfortable. For every occasion
through the summer, too, you want COM
Portable shoes. And this comfort requires
walking heels and moderately rounded toes.
These you will find in all the shoes offered
at this special price tomorrow. Oxfords
The New York herald., 1922-06-04
NINE YEAR-OLD BOY
HELD AS MURDERER
First Degree Charge Crows
Out of Fatal Stabbing.

PORTLAND. Ind, June 3.--Robert sii.
vers, Q years old, is held on a charge of
first degree murder here to-day as the
result OF the fatal stabbing yesterday
of nine-year-old Bernard Teeters.
The lads are alleged to have quarreled
over a baseball glove.
Following the quarrel the Slvers boy
obtained a kitchen knife and stabbed his
playmate, according to the charge.
The New York herald., 1922-06-04
Mems Fitted Dressing Case s6.95
THIRD FL OR

Exactly the kind Of case man needs
and uses constantly when travelling. 1t is
black eowhide, durable and well-made, with
leather lining and the eight most necessary
LEATHER GOODS pEpA
The New York herald., 1922-06-04

pieces such as brush, comb, mirror, tooth
brush case and SO on. These are mostly Of
ebony and the brush has hand-drawn
bristles. The price is very special one.
FLOOR
The New York herald., 1922-06-04
Chiffon Stockings s2.o5
Getting Thin To Music

You can do it with the Wallace Reducing
Records. Demonstrations will be given every
day this week; 10 to 1890 and ago to 4:3o.
vrcrRoLA pIpAR1MINT-sENENrH FLOOR
The New York herald., 1922-06-04

Goodness, simplicity, ,ehicandsoliddark colors
make these frocks; especially suitable for
summer journeying. Wide sleeves, straight
The New York herald., 1922-06-04

White skirts never last more than half
day at the beach, no matter how dainty
the wearer-at least not if you have any fun
while you wear them! You will need half
THIRI
The New York herald., 1922-06-04
Silk Sports Skirts SIS

trunk-full-and you can do no better than
fill that trunk from the wide selection.of
simple well-made, washable silk skirts.
Offered at very reasonable prices.
looR
The New York herald., 1922-06-04
Georgette Travelling Frocks 1880

lines and silk underslip. In navy and black,
also in all white, the vogue for summer colony
wear. One model is illustrated, center above.
The New York herald., 1922-06-04

SECOND FLOOR
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-11-23

was discharged. srN
In the estate Of David A. Gray, the
administrator made proof Of publ
cation and filed accounts and vouch-
ers for final settlement showing a
Balance due of $2S.75 which is to be
lid o. D. R. Glyn Claim. Filed re-
&c IT. and was discharged.
The admins tratrix in the estate Of
NJ +. Horton made proof of publ
on AID fled accounts and vouchers
for final settlement showing a ball
ance for distribution of s3269.06.
ORDER % file final receipts and be
ciasharged.
IA the estate Of Edgar Conklin, the
guardian filed accounts and vouchers
4 annual settlement showing a ball
ance due the ward Of $154.45.
In the estate of John D. Rear, Jr.,
the guardian filed accounts and vouch-
e : for annual settlement showing a
/ lance of S4,114.71. Securities held:
Z. S. bonds $500; note, Mrs. Eug-
o1ia O'Rear 1910.
In the estate of Elizabeth Fox,
Edgar Fox filed claim for years sup
port of $3.50. Claim allowed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-11-23
ORIGIN on MOCK SUNS.

NEW YORK Herald: Mock suns
are similar in point of origin to the
mirages of the desert, only they occur
in the Arctic Circle. As the long
winter night of the polar region
wanes, once every twenty-four hours
a light glow is seen at some point on
the horizon. Often accompanying
this glow is seen the phenomenon of
the mock sur Up in the heavens
as many as five of these spectral orbs
have been seen at once. Invariably
they are all connected in a geom-
etric figure, the suns seemingly being
bound together with circles and arcs
of light. Often, when but one ap-
pears, it is mistaken for the real sun,
and natives rejoice at the early end
of the long winter night, only to be
disappointed as the image disappears.
The explanation of the phenomenon is
given by scientists as ~refraction and
reflection of light from the real sun
below the horizon on the mists in
the upper atmosphere.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-11-23


Stepho had a haunt somewhere in the
neighborhood. A shrewd old negro had
said that the outlaw lived In the
swamp, in a house built of periwinkle
shells. On the opposite shore, and
several miles below the Generals
home, there lay a great wood of cy-
press and a thick tangle of salt cedar.
a sort of e~verglade, a marsh with hun
dreds of knoll-islands here and there
rising among the bayous. Here was in.
deed an outlaws paradise, for BRACE
was told that not nearly all its lanes
and crooked byways Of brown water
had been explored. Herein he began
his search for old Stepho, day after
day penetrating farther and farther in.
to this moss-hanging wild. He did not
confde In General Bethpage, for his
mission was sacred unto himself alone,
and by himself alone must 1t be &C.
complished.
At his feet in the canoe lay a rope,
one end of II a hangman's moose. and
he smiled ut it, grim and firm of faith.
Continued Next Week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-11-23


ls q fortunate thing for the SAINT,
that they discovered a wild plant. a
sort Of jute, really better for making
ropes and bagging than either fax or
hemp. ! had cen nothing about the
discovery, but l am lot a very close
reader Of the newspapera But Shottle
assures me that this wild jute can be
grown on the poorest land and that 1t
needs no tending. l am naturally eau
tious, Virgil, and I did not myself In
vest, but backing your judgment in
the matter, 1 loaned Liberty five hun
dred. When do you expect active op-
erations toward building the factoryf"
Tycie forestalled Braces answer 4:
"Oh, / am sure 1t will succeed, and
1t will be a great thing. especially for
Liberty. He has tried 30 hard, but
somehow his energies haven't been
properly directed. And he is so cap
able! !"
She was so confident, and SO hopeful
for her luckless kinsman, that Drace
played protecting villain to Shottle's
purposes.
"Well, l don't know exactly when
they r to begin work, but soon,
trust"
She gave him a grateful look for his
trust, now perfectly assured Of Shot
ties useful future. But the General
did not appear to be easy In his mind
and a little later when he and Drace
were walking about the yard, beneath
the trees, he referred again to the in
vestment. BRACE would have shut
fed away from 1t, but the old gentle
man cornered him with a question:
II want the truth. Did Liberty lie
to mel"
Eyes, sir, he did"
II began to think SO the moment he
left ne. Well, it is a singular thing
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-11-23
PERIWINKLE
HOUSE
b OP1E READ

Stepho - something. oh, yes = La
Vitte"
The Major cleared his throat and
gently laid his hand, on Braces
shoulder.
my young friend, they have told
you about the most implacable and
desperate OF men. sir. / know the
man, and while nature did not intend
and l beg your pardon for what
might seem q want of modesty-that
/ should fear any human being, yet I
confess to an occasional uneasiness in
the presence of old Stepho la Vitte.
I have had any words with him
that is, strained words; but If !
should, I'd await no move on his part