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Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-27
Rufe Sarson
300 Cars; l,500 People
At SapinerO Celebration
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ture Of the bridge on a postal card, to-
gether with the Gunnison county fold
eT.
The speaking was held at the east
approach Of the bridge, where two big
county trucks, properly decorated with
flags and bunting, furnished a speak
cr's stand and band stand. The band
added much to the gayety and life Of
the day.
Ashton Winslow was chairman Of
the occasion, and in his Introductory
remarks said in part:
We are gatho red here this afternoon
for the purpose. of formally opening
the Sapinero arch, and TO express ap-
probation of the splendid results that
are being obtained towards better
highways thru the cooperation of the
Federal and State Governments.
The finished portions of the road
you travelled over here today and this
wonderful bridge which you are to
open, furnish proof of the results
which could only be dreams II It was
not for the cooperation of the var-
Gus branches of the government.
Most of you realize that the most
important need for the development
of nation or state or a county is
transportation; il you do not have
modes Of transportation outlets,
whether they be in the shape of rails,
as represented by the railroads, OF
roads, you have nothing. History
shows that the development of this
country was measured by the deyel.
opment of the railroads, and in this
day and age when we are using diff
crent types Of transportation, it is
just as necessary that we improve
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-27

our highways As il was in the early
days 10 assist the railroads.
Our good roads, the increased popu-
la,iou of our country and our highly
developed automobiles tend TO make
than any other nationality. We like
To visit, to go and see what the other
fellow is doing, and this travel habit
has been developed thru the age-old
rule that trade follows transportation;
and II seems TO me that these good
roads which the nation is helping TO
build will not only develop the terri
tory in which they are located, but will
also aid in drawing together the peo-
pie of the United States into one big,
happy. wholesome and prosperous
family.
Major l.. ID. Blauvelt, engineer of
the State Highway Commission, was
the first speaker, and in his brief ad-
dress remarked upon the spectacular
features of the bridge and the iuten-
ton of the state commission to con-
tinue the work OF improving this in
teresting highway.
The major was probably the first to
suggest that in solving the difficult
problem of the crossing of the Lake
and its railroad grade, that they go
up this canon and cross with 4 high
bridge. Four other attempts were
made to secure a satisfactory survey
and the present bridge site was then
located by Engineer II. T. Reno.
VIM. Weiser Of Grand Junction
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-27
Two Great Road Meetings

Two great road celebrations Gunnson county this week
held the of the stage The Sapnero marked the
completion OF major improvement the Rainbow Route vital
improvement which out the only really dangerous place be-
Sada and Grand Junction and makes possible for motor
ladies driving travel Colorado from east to west thru
(iuunson with comfort and safety.
Mcclure pass celebration primarily to start road
open great territory growth in population and
production If the o. X Of forestry officials and members of the
Highway Commission there present be secured for
mediate of the Mcclure road it means eventual
half million of and state road money spent IN de-
this county little additional bur-
the quick communication OF the
county Crested Butte communities with Somerset and
Marble now isolated This we'll exertng ourselves for
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-27
CATTLEMEN'S CELEBRATION
COMES EARLY THIS YEAR

Wednesday. Thursday and Friday Of
the third week in July, for 81 years
the accepted dates of our Gunnisor
County Stock Growers celebration,
comes this year on the 10th, 18th and
18th of the month, about as early rs is
possible. An unusually large atten-
dance is expected.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-27
Good Oils and Gas are the Cheapest

one side and Commissioner Hartman
from the west the two young ladies,
Mary Lake and Lucille Hartman
selected for the ceremony, then urs-
lacked the chain which hung across the
highway and opened it to the public.
1t took some time for the cars to
pass and repass, and during the time
the souvenirs of the occasion were
distributed.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-27

it is on the main road out and in to
their homes
Mr.. CauIson, secretary Of the Den
yer Chamber II Commerce made a
short talk, and then H. T. Reno, mar
shall of the day made booster speech
and directed the crowd how to con-
duct the balance Of the exercises a
cross the bridge.
Riding with Major Blauveit from
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-27

Warning against danger of forest fires expressed by th'
authorities who fear the exceedingly dry spell having The
and leaves like nde and the slightest
may conagration anywhere that will do thous
may conagraion anywhere that will do many
thousands of dollars worth of damage
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-27

Atho do think speeding especially prevalent IN Gun
been carried the times sees else
where great provisions of the c motor vehicle od
ance are being daily violated well to check these
things before they lead other and violations and u
serious accident In another column the Town
a warning that auosts will do well to regard
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-27
Both the Dcnve

Both the Denver Post and the Pueblo StarJourna carried
fine articles in their automobile sections last Sunday advertising
celebration oar county Tuesday and telling of the
derfu Just completed the Rainbow Route This
kind Of publicity by these metropolitan Journals and
is appreciated by people
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-27
Continental and Texaco Gas at McDermott's

While the News Champion William Gibbs McAdoo
Democratic nominee for president there number of great
the Democratic who well lead the hosts victory
November II asked second choice would narle
Josephus Daniels Of South Carolina.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-27
Somerset to Get Big
Road Improvement
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Rockwell and members Of the Lions
and Rotary clubs road committees:
The board of commissioners Of
GunHison county has agreed to provide
$1,000 as that county's share Of :he
cost.
"Wm Weiscr, member Of the State
Highway Advisory Board, has agreed
to give $4,000 of state funds.
Rnbt. Williams Jr.. supt of the
Calumet Fuel Co. mine, has agreed to
provide the coal necessary to operate
steam shovcls
It remains for Delta county 10 pro-
vide So 900. and altho the county's
funds are low. Commissioner William
Balch is hopeful that the sum can hs
raised.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-27

Miss Isabelle Dice Of Parlin Is visit
ing in Gunniaon this week with her
aunts, Mrs. ". W. Mckee and Mrs. F,
u. Mckee.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-27

Mr.. Anna johnson and daughter
Miss Anna, from Greeley, are visiting
for few weeks with their son and
brother. DR.. John c. Johnson.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14
" j
URGE EDUCATION FOR BACK.TO:NATURE''

rying on a campaign of education to
this end Mrs. Anna Botsford Com.
stock, the leader in nature study in.
struction in the United States, directs
the nature study lessons for the asso.
citation.
In commenting on the work Of the
conference, Charles L. Pack, who is
chairman of the committee on state
parks and forests, says:
'The call of President Coolidge
came at an opportune time. AS never
before, millions are now getting into
the out-of-doors and closer to nature.
These millions must be educated, not
alone to the wonders of nature, but as
to the direct bearing nature has upon
their daily lives. Extreme need of ed
ucation to halt the destruction of ma
lures wonders is shown by the esti-
mates that predict three million auto
mobiles will be sold in 1924 and only
twelve million books. That means
only one book to every twelfth fam
lily. 1t also means that thousands of
newcomers will take to the road.
The committee on formulation of an
educational program for outdoor rec
reation pointed out the need Of cam
paign to make known and advertise
to the American public those facili-
ties in the nature of parks, forests,
rivers, lakes and Fairgrounds which
are available or may be made avail
able in the future.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14
Hoover Urges Better
Railroad Terminals

WASHINGTON. - Development of
railroad terminal facilities, which has
not kept pace with the progress of
general transportation, must be the
next step in solving the problem Of
marketing the country's farm prod.
ucts, Secretary Hoover declared here.
While railroad consolidation prob.
ably will aid the situation to some ex-
tent, he said, the almost prohibitlve
cost of land within the centers of pop.
ulation needed to extend terminal ia
cilities makes it imperative that new
methods in this line be developed.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14

woodsman. who took his own life also.
The girl was said to have rejected
Sperry's attentions. No theories have
been advanced as to why he killed tle
two men, Stephen Lathrom, father
of Dow Lathrom. was slightly injured
by the bullet which pierced his sons
heart.
OLYMPIA.-First honors for fire
prevention work among national for
ests Of Washington and Oregon dur
ing the 1924 fire season have been
awarded the Snoqualmie National
Forest, it was announced recently at
the office of w. G. Weigle, supervis,
or for the Snoqualmie Reserve. The
report Of the district forester, cover.
Ing % forests in the two states, shows
that in number of fires and fire loss.
es the Snoqualmie forest stands at the
bottom Of the list. During the sea-
son there were only 81 fires in the
forest, in which los acres of national
forest lands were burned over. The
cost was 1888.
EVERETT.-The body of an UNI
identified man was found recently on
the Ole Johnson place, about two
miles north of Arlington. Investiga-
tion by Sheriff McCulloch and Coroner
Fickel indicated that the man had
committed suicide by placing a stick
of dynamite under his head as he lay
on the ground and lighting the fuse.
All papers and other articles which
might prove clews to identification
had been burned. The coroner found
the remains of Il fire short distance
from the body. The laundry mark
"2BT" was found on some of the
mans clothing. The body was that of
a man about so.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14

Educational forces throughout the
country have been called upon to en-.
list in the out-of-door program mapped
out at the sessions of the Outdoor
Recreation conference called by Pres
ident Coolidge. This was brought out
by the resolutions submitted by the
committees appointed.
With the appointment of an exec.
utive committee the organization be.
came permanent body. The men,
bership of this committee is:
Chauncey ]. Hamlin, New York,
chairman.
Dr. John C. Merriam, California,
vice chairman.
Dr. George E. Scott, Illinois, treas
urer and chairman finance committee.
Dr. Vernon Kellogg, California, sec
rotary.
Walter F. Martin, Washington,
D. C.
John Barton Payne, Illinois.
Mrs John D. Sherman, Colorado,
president of the General Federation of
Women's Clubs.
George Shiras III, Michigan.
James e. West, Boy Scout leader,
New York.
The American Nature Association
Of Washington is leading in this cam
paign, and in cooperation with Mrs.
John D. Sherman, the newly-elected
president of the General Federation Of
Women's Clubs, the association is car
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14

REARDAN. - Velma Beeman, 10,
Dow Lathrom, 81, and j. S. Dueber,
80, all of this city, were shot and
killed recently by Ray Sperry, As, a
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14
ENTIRE LEAGUE OF NATION STOPS
WORK TO GET VIEW OF JACKIE COOGAN

things: being photographed under the
commemorative tablet to President
Wilson, and on seeing the leagues st.
Bernard watchdog which Jackie said
he had heard received one franc
week out Of the leagues budget.
Sir Eric asked the young film actor
to take back to the United States a
message of appreciation on behalf Of
the league for the work, which he, in
cooperation with the Near East Re-
lief, had carried on so successfully.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14
W. S. c. Dormitory Life
Broadening, Says Girl

STATE COLLEGE, PULLMAN. =
Life in college dormitory is broad
ening, because of the contacts with
girls from different parts of the coun-
try and from different types of homes,
says Olive Swan of Centralia, who is
a new journalism student at the State
College of Washington. She has made
a survey of the resident students in
Stevens Hall, where she lives, and
found some interesting facts.
"Of the 81 girls in the hall, there
are only two who are sisters, so there
are 80 homes represented there" says
Miss Swan. These 80 families are
of many different types. There is the
Only Child who has had everything
lavished on her from babyhood, and
the girl who is the eldest of large
brood Of little folks whom she has had
to tend. There is the girl from home
of cultivation, and the girl from a
home where books and other good
reading are rare, the girl who has had
to work all her life thus far, and the
girl who never learned to sew or do
other useful tasks. You may be sure
they learn many things from each
other and it is the girls of strong
character and self-reliance who are
the leaders.
1.-THE wide territory from which
they are drawn is also educational
One girl comes from China "a Rus
sian Of fine family driven from her ma
tive land by the Soviet regime). An
other girl comes from Long Beach,
down in southern California. Still
another is from Occur d'Alene, Ida.
And there are 46 cities and towns of
Washington represented OF course,
they compare notes, learning must
about the country they would not get
from a school geography or history.
1T is a significant fact that more
of the girls come from Western Wash
ington than from the eastern half of
the state. There are 40 from the
Coast country, while 40 are from
Eastern Washington"
Miss Swan is pledged to sorority,
but she believes that the girl who
does not spend at least one semester
in dormitory life misses an important
part of her college education. There
are contacts and adjustments to be
made in SO large a group that one
does not have in the same way in
smaller ones in sororities.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14

GENEVA.-The machinery of the
League Of Nations stopped for five
minutes recently because the entire
personnel insisted on catching a
glimpse Of Jackie Coogan, diminutive
American film star, who was received
by Sir Eric Drummopd the leagues
secretary general, and thanked for his
efforts on behalf of Near East refu
gees.
When the official reception was ter
minated, Jackie insisted on two
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14
Attractive Gifts

An attractive and inexpensive table
runner can be made by gluing pieces
of brocaded ribbon to a strip of plain
satin or taffeta The raw edges Of
the taffeta are creased on the wrong
side and glued to lining of black
sateen to give 1t body. The brocaded
ribbon Is attached to the background
at either end and the whole is bound
with a narrow border Of novelty rib.
bon.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14
Lady Hair Gutter

Because women are more artistic,
and there are numerous openings in
Seattle and throughout the state for
women skilled in this profession, only
women can give that dainty finish
their customers so highly appreciate.
MARY STONE, Fac LEAVITT both
holding state licenses, can teach you.
Private lessons. Also complete beau.
ty culture course. 1912 1st Ave.
--Advt
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14
Camouflage and Coffee Tins

The humble coffee tin or the round
pasteboard barrel in which ginger
snaps come can be easily converted
into a charming little wastebasket
suitable as a gift for the holiday sea-
son. A thin line of best quality liquid
glue is spread around the'top and bot
tom and allowed to dry slightly. Gre
tonne or ribbon is then attached to
the tin or cardboard in this manner,
and it is finished off at the top and
bottom with narrow binding of rib.
bon which is also glued into place.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14

According to review made by the
Indiana Limestone Quarrymen's AS
ISOLATION, based on reports from 1000
cities and towns, building construc.
ton for the first eight months of this
year reached total of SO, 429, OOO,O 900
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14

Bring home some OF Boldts French
Pastry from Seattle. adv
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
CONFESSION READ
 IN HIGHT'S TRIAL
May Try to Prove Former Clergyman Mentally Unbalanced

Mount Vernon, Illinois, Dec. i2.-- Rumors of probable expert testimony on the mental condition of Lawrence M. flight, of the introduction of an- other alleged confession of the de- posed pastor, and of defense sur- prises were circulating here today in connection with the trial of High, who, with Mrs. Elsie sweetin, is charged with poisoning Mrs. Anna flight and Milford Sweetin.
 Letters written by flight to Mrs. Sweetin while he was in the Nash vile jail were read at the trial yes- terday, after testimony was heard from ministers who visited flight af- ter his arrest.
 In one letter flight concluded "Be true and take care of yourself" In the other he urged the necessity for good lawyers, telling his co-defend- ant that the states attorney said he would send the best legal aid.
 Judge kearn ruled that a para graph in a confession alleged to have been made by flight should be ad- mitted as evidence. In it Flight nam
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
4 COSTLY VENTURE FOR SLIM REASONS

Purchase of the Cape Cod canal by the government is to be eXpect- ed. The senate committee which gave hearing to the project is said to be prepared to make favorable report, and 1t Is unlikely that the remainder of the senate will do otherwise than follow the suggestion of the committee.
 The Cape Cod canal was one Of those enterprises which took many years Of agitation before a company of public-spirited men constructed 1t. The financial results, however, are said to have been meagre.
 The government, with a larger purse to meet deficits, is expected 10 be more adapted to owning the ditch. Most people think Of the government as something having un- limited cash--but every cent 1t spends comes out of the pockets of the people.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Dcc. f2.-Forccast for Southern Nov England: Cloudy tonight and Saturday with rising temperature; moderate shifting winds becoming fresh south and southwest.
 Mostly cloudy anI warmer to- night; probably snow in extreme north portion; Saturday unsettled and warmer: probably light rain in north and central portions; fresh south and southwest winds,
 Conditions: The pressure is low over the northern and high over the southern districts. The tempera- ture is rising in the western but con- tinues low in the eastern districts Zero temperatures were reported from Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine and heavy frosts as far south as Florida. Snow fiurries have oc- cured during the last 2i hours in the lake region and New England.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity partly cloudy weather with slowly rising temperature,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
25 Years Ago Today
 From Paper of That Date

A petition signed by many sales mon Is going the rounds Of the local stores. IL asks the. stores be closed all day Christmas vastoad of being open until noon as planned, Among the signers are T. w. O'Conner, Joseph M. HaIloran and A. A. Mills.
 Rev. H. I. Bodley of St. Marks church will preach in St. Johns church, Hartford, this evening. The services will be for the Girls Friend- ly society and Bishop Brewster will be present and make an address.
 G. H. Dyson was elected financial secretary and r. M. Zimmerman treasurer Of New Britain lodge. I. c. H, last evening.
 Horace ". Eddy was chosen wor. shipful master of Centennial lodge, r. &: A. M, last night and ]. R. Andrews was chosen senior warden.
 William T. Soper, \. B, H, S, 1909, will entertain q few of his friends this evening at his home on Grove Hill.
 0. F. Curtis has returned from thrce-day visit to Gull Island, where he has the government contract for erecting buildings. He superin- tended the trip Of 15 lighters from New London bearing the material
 John II. Rastian will open the Cash Grocery and Meat Market to- morrow morning at lS9 Park street
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

ed himself as an accessory to the death of Sweetin.
 Rev. Thomas B. Sewers, who wa, church attorney for flight and pres ent when the former clergyman con- fessed, testified to Flights story of his friendship with Mrs. sweetln.
 Brother Hight," he said, "assert- ed that his wife was cold and Mrs. sweetin affectionate. They began to make dates and meet. They passed notes under cover of passing apples or some such thing"
 Flight" he continued, "said he gave her poison to give her husband, which she did, and he died"
 "A short time after" Rev. Nr. Sewers added, "she told him he did not love her as much az she loved him. He asked her why and she said that he had not disposed of his wife, while she had poisoned her husband"
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
New England brand.


 The clear ozone of New England Is no myth here the mixture Of sea air and inland air is at is best. As New Englanders are fond of saying, tho atmosphere Is "bracing;" and compare this with the enervatins air found in many parts of the country when tho thermometer jumpsup and down like a jumping jack.
 Then there are the opportuni- ties for winter sports. Throughout entire New England sport In winter is developed to 100 per cent perfec- ton. To be true, sports requiring deep snow throughout most of tho winter are moro common in the northern parts of this section than In the southern; but even so, right in southern Connecticut there arc opportunities for winter sports galore, and they are being followed by < larger percentage of the popu- lation every year.
 Winter In New England is not the dire, ice-like experience that some detractors of the climate, who live in other and less favored sections of the country, are fond of claiming. We can't indulge in outdoor bathing in winter, as Is done in Florida; but we have many other compensating clements In the climate, which is one that produces pep and vigor