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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

SLOGANS FOR THE PHARMA-
C1STS.
The indigestion tablets say
Work"
The heart medicine says Hurry
The stomach pump says: MY in
ning!"
The castor oil soys: "Outrages for
met"
The lancer says: Nothing like a
good opening!"
The headache remedy SAYS:
Quit
The twee2ers say: Pull"
The cash register says: "Wel-
come"
The proprietor says: "All is grlst
that comes to my MILL"
Some of the patients who 20 to the
doctors for it will get beer. Others
will wind up with bier
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
ROTARY CLUB MEETING

The Rotary Club at it's regular
weekly meeting Tuesday noon, had
an unusually interesting program, in
charge of Orion Salmon. Little Miss
Mildred Laird, sang two solos, little
Henry Bennett, Jr. gave two readings
and Rev. Mr.. Miller of the Methodist
church made an excellent impromptu
address.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
REV. SWINNEY LEAVES HERE
TO ENTER EvANGELISTIC FIEL d

Rev. W. R, Swinney, who has been
pastor of the Church of Christ, has
moved to Kerrville, Texas, where he
will enter the evangelistic field for
his church. He expects to hold re-
vivals there this winter and spring,
but said he hoped to return here
again next summer and preach for
the local congregation. Rev. Swinney
has done good work during the
past.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
ONE RANGER ENOUGH

Some decades ago there was a riot
down in Texas and hurry call for
help was sent TO the Texas Rangers,
an organization that in those days
was something different from the
collection Of mail-order cowboys of
today.
The Governor wired back: Ran
gers enroute." The sheriff met the
train. One lonely Ranger, little ole
Bill Macauley-got off The Sher-
iff said: "Oh, my Lord. where's the
rest of the outfit? Rest hell" said
Billy, you amt got but one riot here,
have you?"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
HEAVY WIND AND RAIN
EARLY WEDNESDAY

This section was visited by heavy
wind and rain early Wednesday
morning followed by a considerable
drop in temperature, but no damage
of consequence from the wind has
been reported in the county.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
BUSINESS CHANGE HERE

A deal has been closed this week
whereby W. A. Wright brought one
Store with w. B. Morrison, former
sole owner Mr.. Wright will devote
his time to his new business venture.
Formerly he has been working as a
travelling salesman and has lived here
for the better part of the last eight
or nine years.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

What happened to man who mar
ried his mOther-in-law is shown in an
article taken from the Madison's
County Democrat The Marriage of
George f Bidder. a., at Cedar Rap
ids, Iowa, last Friday makes him
the grandfather Of six of MS children
and stepfather Of his former wife. He
married MS mother-in-law. Mrs.
Julia Davis. A.. He waS divorced a
few weeks ago from Mr.. Eva Bad
er. daughter Of his new wife and
mother If the -ix little Badgers.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
THE ONLY LACK

"-".te:--Wel!. Nellie. j. your DOL
h:'creh completely furnished now
Heilie--Ac. mama. ,.ill reed q
pciiCens.' ga" ;ne cook"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Another thing that the country
likes about Secretary Hughes is that
he uses his hat to cover his head and
not to talk through,
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Senator Borah's idea seems to be
that the United States is big enough
to stand alone and should have the
nerve to do So
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
IN A SMALL TOWN HOTEL

IN a SMALL TOWN HOTEL
! settled me down one evening.
II wasn't 50 long ago,
For the air was cold and chilly
The ground all covered with snow,
To sleep the sleep of the weary.
On bed at the end Of the hall,
Where the snow and wind so dreary,
Blew in through hole in the wall,
And drew the covers around me.
With my knee up under my chin;
From somewhere in the darkness. !
couldn't SEE
Two enemies swiftly stole in.
One approached from the west in 81
lence.
While the other lad taken a line
From the inflow, on which wa ~
ing.
TO the nose tha, ! always CO led
mine.
Before IN" first sn"re could utter.
They ncyan their awful attach.
The one or my nose made me sputter.
While III" other he bit at my back.
| countered, fenced J parried.
] scratched and hammered in
vain,
! turned, but never ! tarried.
For they We're back biting again.
A. we waged our furious battle.
The covers became disarrayed
My teeth they began 10 rattle.
While | became greatly dismaved
In vain called for assistance,
No light could I find anywhere;
So the noise Of my earnest resistance
And chatter well. quite filled The
air,
At last the pillow was taken,
! jumped far out on the floor,
My enemies both were shaken,
So curled my mp by the door.
There ! >hivered away, most dement,
ed,
With the pillow thrown over my
head.
To awake in the morning contented,
When found both hugs frozen in
bed
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

If it depreciates much further Ger
man currency will be a liability
rather than an asset.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Another objection to loud-mouthed
people is that they are so often long
winded as well.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

The derailment of Katy freight
train south of Muskogee delayed all
southbound trains from five to eight
hours Tuesday. Normal service was
completely returned by the day fol-
lowing.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

All men are lazy, observes a Tex
as philosopher, but some men give in
to it more than others.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

The reason why there is always
room at the top is because people
are always slipping from it.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

A man who has been married for a
long time says he sometimes wonders
if women do not marry for love of an
argument
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
I'ONlE

Ire c'ln:e va mayhem, hu:
They freed john Hrayer,
Nntn h g.; off the ear Of
Oi d "Aarnone player.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

But, you know, Senator Tom Wat
son is not the only man who loves the
sound of his own voice.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Checkers may not be the greatest
game in the world. but you hardly ev-
er hear of anybody getting killed in
a quarrel about it.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
EVEN so, YEA VERIFY

Today you kick up the dust at 81
per hour. Tomorrow the judge gets
yCur "dust"-$25. worth or so.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

There is no accounting for tastes.
One girl has her hair bobbed. and an
other wears a wig.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Naval reduction also means that
the nations must take the chips off
their shoulders.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

No, you cant safely predict a
bright future for the chap who makes
a practice of getting lit up.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Those who are proudest Of family
history are those who know least
about it.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

A press dispatch imparts the news
that a well known banker on the
Pacific coast would be farmer if he
had his life to live over again. What
would you do? If you ask us-well,
we'd like to be a pugilist 80 we could
paste a couple of guys we know in the
jaw.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Aren't you glad you are not rel
ative of the Philadelphia woman who
left her fortune to found a home for
cats?
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

You can also judge man by the
phonograph records he buys.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

A girl raised to run the streets will
probably not be successful if she ever
tries to run home.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Some people apparently had rather
have credit at the filling station than
at the grocery store.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
FOOL QUESTIONS

q. W. F. Asks: Why do they call
saxophone musical instrument ?"
Nobody knows o. W. P. any more
than they know why crow thinks it
can sing.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Add mysteries of life: Why is a
saxaphone called a musical instru-
ment?
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

How sweet and pleasant it is to
dwell next to neighbor who hasn't
got a photograph.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

No; we won't know whether they
ever ended that latest war in the
Balkans of not.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
NOT MUCH DIFFERENCE

just back from the South Seas ."
Il spent 10 years there" said the
Copra king.
do the styles in women's clothes
shock you since you have come
nome?"
"On the contrary. they seem famil-
Jar"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Sunny, but sometimes a man
never settles up until he settles down
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Maybe in time to come there will
be a demand for bonus for ex-foot-
ball players.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

You do not have to have a hunters
license when you 60 hunting for
trouble.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

There are Of course a great many
ignorant people in the country but f
we were looking for a d-n fool who
thinks he is smart, we would go to
a city to find him.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

A divorce suit, as you have doubt
less noticed, is seldom clean.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
A LADY GREASER

I'VE must treat our new cook with
respect. She belongs to the Revolu-
tionary DANES where she came
from"
"Where'd she come FROM"
"Mexica."
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

A woman thinks a man at home is
worth two on the road.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

A man never realizes how long a
night can be until the baby has the
collie.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Roll etOckings are like regulations
hard g seep up.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

In other words, the navies Of the
world are facing rough shedding.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

1t is good politics to say the baby
favors its mother, whether you think
SO or not.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Nav BergdOll, il is announced, is
about TO be elected by her landlord,
hut we fear she will have 10 look
TO Germany for benefits Tor her re-
lief.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
POME ON XMAS

Oh, let US be happy,
And full Of good cheer
For Christmas comes
But once a year.
But spare us, st. Nick.
From the well meaning friend
Who slips US a gift
When we've no more to spend.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

1t is all right to keep the home
fires burning unless you have to foot
the coal bill.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Rotten politics is usually the kind
practiced by the side that wins.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
LITTLE KNOWN FACTS OF HIS
TORY

Milton wrote paradise Regained''
after his mother in law died.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

And while ordinary beauty may be
only skin deep, dimple's depth de-
pends upon how far you fall for it,
opines Bill Spivens.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

A New York newspaper says that
house that was orce occupied by Cap
tain Kidd is still standing in thai city
That nothing. There's house next
10 us on 4th street that is occupied
by a restaurant proprietor
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
GET A DOZEN!

GET A DOZEN!
The young housewife, looking very
pretty and workmanlike in big green
coveralls, was cleaning ou the pantry
supboard.
"Dickey," she called to her young
husband. 81 want you to bring me a
mouse-trap home tomorrow"
But angel" cried the young
man. Il brought you one home yes
terday"
II know, pet" called back the
young bride, "But that one has a
mouse in it."
Even money won't work without
watching. gargles Bill Spivens.
Beer has. in a sense, been restor-
ed 70 ;ome Of us. but now that we
can have il, we don't want 1t.
The pest that takes the sugar plum
is the pessimist.
Il reckon, daughter that young
mans watch must be fast"
What makes you think so, pa?"
Why when you were seeing him out
Henry Ford says he will hire a
million workers if he gets Muscle
Shoals. Now the government is 60
ing 10 sell him the big power plant.
Rack NJ. Hen, bacl; up!
POME ENTITLED EARLY WINTER
grippe.
Ache
Chill?
Take
Pill.
When a duck who owes you a lit
t!e hi, flashes fifty-dollar green
back on you he always looks like
90 cents when he finds you can
change il.
kAktfi AZ. <f..,..
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Of course here are others, but one
difference j. :hat the chickens on the
farm 90 10 bed earlier, ,uggests Bill
Spivens.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Ntt !abor loaf &,
;nat j., malingering:
w'!er rapi;"l loafs,
that !s hUsines, de-
ore. S!Un. >ayS Bill!
Sriver-.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

If you save your pennies the dol
lars will take care Of the lawyers
who breaks your will.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
PUTTING REASON INTO SEASON

Charming girlies decked in fur
Do brave the summer heat,
But does it matter after all.
So long as they look neat?
Silken hose in brave display,
Encloak their pretty shins,
But now they're added silk and wool
To Sheat the winter winds.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
HE EVENT WEST"

HE "WENT WEST"
This marks the grave of Ezra.
Mains,
Who said, he had no use for chains ;
An icy road,-a fearful skid,-
And earth of one more chump was
rid.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

A reader wants the Office to try
to get Tex Rickard to stage a bout
between Jack Dempsey and Mrs.
Jiggs. We feel sure this bird bet on
both Willard and Carpenter and is
anxious to see Dempsey put to sleep
for keeps.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06
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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Early closing Of the Mouth Would
Also Help Some.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-01-06

Of course there may be other view.
points, but as a general thing il
costs less to break and engagement
that to get divorce, gargles, Bill
Spivens.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-15

Quarts Best Paint
(any color) .... $50
Rayfield
Carburetors ..,..17.50
Top Dressing Quart
size) .,......... rs
100 Asst Hose
Clamps ...,.... 2.S3
uses 10
Rose Large Grease
Guns ........... 1875
Rose Small Grease
Guns ......... go
Large Adamson &
Shaler Vulcanizers $50
Wire Wheel Hub
Caps ...,2.50 and $50
Tire Chain Locks. 90
Tire Covers (all
sizes) loo and $50
Double Barrel Pumps $50
Brake Lining 500
off list.
@. p. Cutouts .,.,,. 400
Ford Radiator and Hood
Covers 200 and $50
Buick. Chandler. Max
we'll Radiator and
Hood Covers ..... $50
Robe Rails ........ 80
Air Controls ...... 80
Chandler Wire
Wheels ,....,,. 24,00
Portable Trouble
Lamps -. .55 and 100
Canvas Buckets. ... SO
Yankee Running Board
Air Pumps ,..... $40
10 feet Best Fabric
Gasoline Hose ... 4.50
"a feet Best Fabric
Air Hose ........ $50
20 feet Best Plain
Water Hose ...... 400
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-15
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Asst Small and
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Cigar l
Lighters ..1.6O and
Brass Couplings, all
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100 Asst Cap screws
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Flashlight Lanterns
Hoyt Electrlcai
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S-oz. Crew Leylc
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Asst Ruby Lcnscsr'
High Tension Cable
Low Tension Cable"
Tape, per lb.,...','
Steel Copper Plated
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| Oako License
Brakets ....'''.
X. p. Universal Rim
Tools ....,.,''
Asst Cotter Pins
(100) .,,..,'''
8 in. Bolt Cutters.
| Shraders Valve roo.s
Tubes OF TalCum
! Powder .,''''.
| Gallons Of Talcum
Powder ..,.''
! Patching Cement IN
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I Quarts Mistaken
Auto Polish .,.'r
IA OF. Waxit Auto, y
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Pints Neatsfoot
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-06-18

the basement, where are found
locker rooms for both men and
women employees, toilet rooms,
twelve miscellaneous storage rooms
and four refrigerating rooms for
meat, vegetables, milk, etc. The
latter are mechanically refrigerated
Dy six-ton refrigerating machine
located adjacent to them in the
basement. This machine also me-
chanically cools the refrigerator
boxes provided in the kitchen on
the floor above. In connection with
the main dining room service pro-
Vlded, 1t should be mentioned that
arrangements have been made for
cafeteria system in addition,
should it be desired to utilize this
method for those who prefer 1t.
Covered corridors connect both
the basement and first floor of the
kitchen and mess building with tn.
buildings on each side comprising
the wards proper. The west ward
buildings, or wing, has a capacity
.of 125 beds. In the basement of
this wing are work shops for occu-
pational therapy treatment, supply
rooms and class rooms for occupa~
ton therapy instruction, toilet
rooms, storage rooms Of various
provided wards Of different sizes,
with capacity each Of from one to
six beds: ample toilet facilities
with shower baths and bath tubs
inclosed in slate partitions; a diet
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-06-18

to a uniform granular surface with
carborundum blocks-above the
basement the walls have been stuc-
coed with a sand finish. The color
of the latter has been given very
careful study, and is q grey cream
tint which harmonizes very hap
PLY with the prevailing tone OF
the surrounding country, and pre-
serves with admirable felicity the
best traditions of local older Span
ish colonial architecture. The first
impression received by the stranger
in the hospital is one of surprise
at the large amount of window
space provided for light and ven
tilation. A feeling of airiness and
light pervades the buildings.
The additions made to the heat
ing, power refrigerating plants add
over 100 per cent to the former
capacities of these utilities,
The construction work through
out was done by r. Il. Mckee. con-
tractor, Of Ell Paso. Texas. The
s. Faith company. inc, installed
the mechanical equipment. The
work was completed substantially
on contract time, and within six
months from the time ground was
broken.
The buildings were designed by
the supervising architect of the
treasury department. The project
was not authorized until July, 1921,
and sketches were made, plans pre-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-06-18
/, ESPECIAL DISPATCH 70 MORNING JOURNAL

ESPECIAL DISPATCH TO MORNING JOURNAL
Silver City. N. NJ, June IT,
Featured by one of the largest
gatherings ever assembled at Fit.
Bayard. group of new buildings
costing over 100000 were form
ally dedicated today at United
States Veterans Hospital No. 55.
A program of exercises opening
at 10 o'clock this morning and con-
GLIDING at 10 o'clock tonight made
the day a gala occasion at the ia
nous frontier military post which
in the past year has been trans
ferred into the largest and most
modern hospital for the care and
treatment of tubercular ex-service
men in the world,
The principal speakers at to-
days dedication exercises were
Gov. NJ. c. Mechem, Col. Rice w.
Means of Denver, chairman of the
American Legion rehabilitation
committee; Durbin Van Law, Den
yer, district manager Of the United
States veterans bureau, and for
mer Congressman w. B. Walton of
Silver City. Maj. w. r. Leverton,
acting commanding officer, pre-
sided. Due to press of business In
Washington neither United States
Senators A. A. Jones nor H. O.
Bursum were able to attend,
though both had accepted invita-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-06-18

time cause the number Of his ward
to appear in illuminated figures on
the door of a cabinet over the desk
in the nurses duty room on the
same floor.
Flreproof Throughout.
The construction Of these build
ings Is fireproof throughout, tho
walls being of skeleton concrete
with hollow tile panels and the
floors consisting of concrete slabs.
The finished floors in the base
ments and toilet rooms are OF ce-
ment, Else where generally the
floors are finished with a compo-
sition magnesite covering which
has all the advantages of a wood
floor with the additional non-ab-
sorbent sanitary qualities of ce-
ment floor. 1t makes for quiet
ness, and ia the floor finish used
probably more than any other in
modern hospital construction.
The style OF the building, archi-
tecturally speaking, may perhaps
best be described as simple es-
say in the Georgian, modified
somewhat to suit the local inheri-
lance Of the country roundabout.
The buildings have not been over
elaborated, but carefully studied
proportioning Of the openings to
the wall space has resulted in a
very attra active elevation. The ex-
terror finish of the basement walls
is in the natural concrete rubbed