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Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-08-22


said Ted Billings. as he cut In on
q dance. The orchestra was play
ing q divine fox-trot and the saxa-
phone was laughing like . big. fat
man.
Duck out the side door before
that bird breaks on us; he's been
rushing you all evening" I nodded
my head.
We danced hurriedly and. with
. purpose the width OF the hall
room. and out through the door,
still keeping time to the music as
we crossed the porch. Here and
there in the shadows couples were
grouped In pairs and they called
out gaily to us as We passed.
Ted piloted me by the arm to his
car. which was parked quite dis
tance from the club at the edge OF
the golf course.
II always stop here" he an
nounced: "a good place to take
nip. and besides, it's nice and coy
to be away from the rest OF the
rang. Isn't II. old dear!" He
squeezed my arm and opening the
door, We sat down on the back seat
! Of his beautiful closed car.
Instantly he produced a flask and
from the pocket of the car a bottle
and two glasses. See. what
thoughtful little boy am" said
Ted: "cold Einker-ale for the
ladies'"
propped my sill .er-Slippered feet
ON the little seat OF the car and
sighed contentedly.
The moon sailed full and clear
followed by corteGe of little clouds
that were puffs OF dusk blend chif.
fon from the trousseau Of 4 bride
A soft breese played In the palms:
II even reached up to the little
clouds and scurried them faster and
faster across the sky.
Snap ont Of IT," interrupted Ted.
passing me q tall glass. That's
fine Scotch. Sailie. Came off an
Eagiish vessel that Just hesved into
post."
il WAS good. Then. too. I knew
the faint glow Of assurance and
we'll being that I had begun TO look
forward to and enjoy.
THAT'S some dress. Ssllie." Ted
aid. but I'd hate like the deuce for
you to sneels. He tested the mar
row strap Of briiiiants that held Il
on. His fingers against my flesh
were warm.
you've got the skin they love
to touch ali right. Ssllie" said
Ted. ITS like rose petals and vel
vst and all those things."
Same old line" l lsughingly re-
piled.
Line. nothing:" he put his arm
around me. you know perfectly
we'll you 20 TO my head. Maybe
rs that darn perfume you use.
What is II. saiile? Dlue-hour!
Well. there's nothing blue about
this one for us. IL Il. Bcautiful!"
He held me Just u bit closer and
every now and then We heard
strains Of music borne to US on the
breeze. They were playing my iav-
oritc waltz. II WAS comfy TO be
way off from the crowd. l let my
head rest against his arm. ! liked
Ted. He did everything with such
a. air. and although his reputation
vas . little off. Il didn't make much
difference. He went everywhere
aad the Billings had more mones
than anybody In town.
Ted began TO hum.
"she laid more eggs than any hen
on the farm.
Another little drink won't do ua
any harm"
well. how about Il! Bay whsn."
hs continued. pouring = second
drink from the mask
Bottoms up" directed Ted. and
18th glasses went up together and
aown. empty. at the came time.
''Yea'ss . ooeA seost. saints" a.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-08-22
UTILITY SUIT Statesmen,
ATTENTION.!

ALL COMMISSIONS now go to
salesmen. No district managers.
Sell the best tailored utility suits
made. Union made. $3.50. Your
commission 81. Wire or write for
information or supplies to General
Service Clothing Co, $50 Denham
Bldg, Denver, Colo.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-08-22

In recent account of the mar
riage of Miss Dorothy lie Vale an
error occurred in the name of the
groom. The account should have
read Miss LeValle was married to
Mr.. George Goodwin.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. C. Graeser and little
son of New York City are new
comers to the valley who plan to
make Monte Vista their home II they
are able to secure residence here
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-08-22

DR.. and Mrs. Carmichael OF Cen
ter were called to Trinidad this
week by, the serious illness OF the
doctors mother.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-08-22
FOR RENT

FOR rem T-Sleeping room,
board II desired. 333 Madison St.
Phone 33.
FOR RENT-Furnished apart
ment. also two sleeping rooms.
Phone All or 80. Frank Hopper.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-08-22

Eleven gallons red barn paint.
1900 gallon. Asay 4 Wilson.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-08-22
LOST

-LOST-Will party who picked up
auto chains and oil cans near Ice
House Monday please return to Mrs.
w. S. Woods.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-08-22

and Board. reasonable, 233
Broadway. Phone 276J
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-08-22
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Eight shares Rio
Grande and San Luis Ditch Stock.
p. o. Box 95, Monte Vista.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13
RARE BIRDS

Darius Dingbat-M VS. the
neighbors' lawns on Saturday
afternoons to get exercise.
:.
:. Charley Horse-Spends the en-.
tire day reading a novel when
ut the bathing beach.
Peter Pumpernickel Never
had his face slapped by a flapper.
. Dennis Dummkopf - Invested
money in a bucketshop deal and
made profit.
=.
{. Cyrus CycIops-Has willed his
entire fortune to his wife's rela-
nves.
PoloniuS Pettingill-Hasn't any
ideas on how to run the govern.
ment,
W:..iam WhifflAstone - Never
stood up and blocked the view at
\ prizcfight,
Henry llas,npfeffer IN ever
audibly predicted to his lady
friend how the movie feature was
going to end,
The Washington times., 1924-09-13
CHESTER'S
CHUCKLES
By Chester C. Conner.


"YoMAN allows man 10
w talk himself into mar.
w riage-then she has her
Fortunately, ones home he
IL private. The. boss could hardly
maintain HIS dignity If the gang
saw him washing dishes.
On every fish hook one soon
finds a worm and a ftsheru1an'S
finger.
Strange how the big guy usu.
ally wins the argument from the
little one.
Modern maids rise when thu
clock strikes sixAtwice.
Despite efficient methods. we
still need to sleep as long as
ever.
Impatient woman beaches the
hair that would eventually turn
white Of itself.
Loaffng is a profession fire.
Quently handed down from "a,
Their to son.
A beau is steady as soon az
she has him in a shaky position.
The easiest thing to get into 10
trouble.
1t depends on what birthday 1t
is, whether it is celebrated or
suppressed.
There are sermons in stones,
for when she gets one in ring,
q preacher is soon on the scene.
A plasterer's pay check should
be large enough to cover his
hands.
Next to wearing a bathing suit
and not bathing, the prize goes
to guy who wears riding breaches
and doesn't ride.
The shape of the world de-
ponds on your pessimism.
A lazy man is one who takes
short cuts when out for a hike.
Potatoes have eyes long be-
fore they get specs.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13
CURB
CRUISERS
BY John P. Medbury.

"4E statistical bureau of the
police department shows that
- there are two thousand, five
hundred curb cruisers in Wash
ington. A curb cruiser is an
/. automobile sheik who drives along
the avenues, looking for girls
who aren't going any place and
offering to take them there.
: These sidewalk buZEards invite
young ladies into their machines
and then make them pay for the
gasoline.
One guy made seventeen trips
up and down the Avenue and no
body gave him tumble. Finally
he had to go home and take his
wife out for a ride.
He took her for a, drive through
the park and discovered that she
was wonderful company.
He didn't know that any mar
F1ed woman could be so con-
genial, especially when she was
married to him.
He had almost as good a time
~ though he'd never seen her
before.
A lot of these motor Romeos
drive along the curb with the
doors open, and expect the wom-
en- to fight for a chance to get in.
One guy even carried a cop
With him to keep the danes in
line.
He's willing to give every girl
In the city ride, but they must
wait their turn.
These curb cruisers usually
start out about Z o'clock in the
evening looking for girls whose
boy friends didn't show up.
They always carry a couple Of
sandwiches in the machine in case
the girls should be hungry.
These sidewalk buzzards gen.
orally get together in the after
noon and decide on what side
OF the street they're going to
work after dark.
This saves a good many argu.
nents and does away with a lot
Of competition.
These cruisersousually have two
men in them. One is the driver
and the other is the coaxer.
The drivers business is to
watch the road while the other
bird watches the sidewalk.
Curb cruising is a dangerous
pastime, as these automobile
vultures are taking most Of the
women passengers away from the
bus companies.
But thanks to the many men
who have automobiles, males who
haven't got machine can now
get a seat in the street car.
Copyright, 1924, King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)
The Washington times., 1924-09-13
OILCANS

The proofreader of a party
pls torn.
The fellow who is always quot
ing statistics.
The guy who winks at himself
every time he looks into a mir.
ror.
The girl who reads when she Is
dummy in a game OF bridge.
The lady who thinks sailors are
always seasick.
The motorist who covers his
windshield with safety first labels.
The bird who boasts that he
can tell wood alcohol from the
taste.
The hostess who asks, "Will
you have cream" when she
means II haven't thing but
milk"
The woman who was born on
the same day you were and who
lives in an agonN Of fear that
you will tell somebody.
The man who is always talk
ing about what a fool he used
to be.
The bridegroom who Is late Cor
his wedding.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13
FAMILY CUFF

"1'm going to tell mama IL you
do"
here did | put that check.
hOnk?"
Ma, please get me one. All the
other girls have one"
"You are not going out of this
house tonight, do you hear?"
"Sit right down and eat that
nu" Hot soup Is good for you"
II don't want any mud tracked
ON my clean floors either"
The Washington times., 1924-09-13
OUT OF LUCK

The country lad who expects
his friend from the chorus TO
loan him carfare home.
A cat at a dog show.
The smallest kid in the family
waiting for a crack at the radio
set. .-
A tramp asking a scotchman
for money.
The wife rummaging through
her hubby's pockets after a poker
game.
The bird who figures horse
races on past performances.
The important executive who
wants to get phone call through
in half a minute.
A worm in a fisherman's gar
den.
Mama's new china when baby
gets big enough to walk.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

! Jiggs--Is it true that your
daughter eloped with her fiance?
Biggs--Yes, they got married
last night and left for Niagara
Falls.
Jiggs-How romantic! sup
pose II was quite a surprise to
you and your wife. wasn't II?
Biggs-Oh no, we knew all
about Il, You see, weddings cos;
so much that we thought an
elopement would be much chaapas
The Washington times., 1924-09-13
1t All Depends.

An apple a day kept the doctor
away. but got Adam and Eve
into 4 dickens OF q fix just the
zane.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13
LOOSE TALK

CTo a mother.in.law) "WeIl,
mother, If you must leave / sup
pose you must, but l sure am
sorry to have you go. II all
motherS.in-law were like you,
everybody would be married.
Bye-bye, mother. and don't for
get to come again soon."
Buy a $4,000 Luxury Auto
IS down and the rest in easy pay
ments."
81 shall love coming home for
dinner. can think of nothing
more wonderful"
"The Film Flam Movie Cor
poration has spent $1,000 900 in
producing The Twenty Amend
ments' with a cast of 10000"
Cat poker camel We'll. boys,
wen deal one last round and
then quit for the night"
yes. ma'a New shoes are
always tight. but after you've
worn them a couple of times
you'll find they fit perfectly"
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

The man who puts on his radio
headphones to keep from hearing
his wife quarrel with him.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

The fellow who sets the clock
back half an hour so that he can
have more time.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

The chap who never sees YOU
without slapping you on tho
back.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13
FIRECRACKERS

The wife who uses her hus-
bands favorite pipe for q tack
hammer.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

The dentist who asks you a
question while he has both
hands in your mouth.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

But thanks to the many men
who have automobiles, males who
haven't got a machine can now
get seat in the street car.
Copyright. 1924 King Features
Syndicate Incl
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

Curb cruising is a dangerous
pastime, as these automobile
vultures are taking most Of the
women passengers away from the
bus companies.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

The bird who figures horse
races on past performances.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

The play in which three years
pass and the family have the
same servant.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

The drivers business is to
watch the road while the other
bird watches the sidewalk.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

Blank verse and blank checks.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

Next to wearing a bathing suit
and not bathing, the prize goes
to guy who wears riding breaches
and doesn't ride.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13
Economical

a wet bathing suit and the first
OF the month.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

The bird who boasts that he
can tell wood alcohol from the
taste.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

A bridegroom at his wedding.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

The man who is always talk
ing about what a fool he used
to be.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

The shape of the world de-.
ponds on your pessimism.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

These cruisers0usually have two
men in them. One is the driver
and the other is the coaxer.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

He took her for a, drive through
the park and discovered that she
was wonderful company.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

A tramp asking Scotchnaan
for money.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

A plasterer's pay check should
be large enough to cover his
hands.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

The motoriSt who covers his
windshield with safety first labels.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

The bridegroom who Is late Cor
his wedding.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

for when she gets one in a ring,
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

He didn't know that any mar
r1ed woman could be so con-
genial, especially when she was
married to him.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

This saves a good many argu-
ments and does away with a lot
Of competition.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

1t depends on what birthday 1t
is. whether it is celebrated or
suppressed.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

Mama's new china when baby
gets big enough to walk.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

These sidewalk buzzards gen.
orally get together in the after
noon and decide on what side
OF the street they're going to
work after dark.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

A lazy man is one who takes
short cuts when out for hike.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

One guy made seventeen trips
up and down the Avenue and no
body gave him tumble. Finally
he had to go home and take his
wife out for a ride.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

They always carry a couple of
sandwiches in the machine in case
the girls should be hungry.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

He had almost as good a time
As though he'd never seen her
before.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

A worm in a fisherman's gar
den
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

A lot of these motor Romeos
drive along the curb with the
doors open, and expect the wom-
en- to fight for a chance to get in.
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

"I'm going to tell mama il you
The Washington times., 1924-09-13

These curb cruisers usually
start out about Z o'clock in the
evening looking for girls whose
boy friends didn't show up.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL IS
 URGED ON METHODISTS
Yale Divinity Professor Declares That Present Methods Are
 Inadequate.

Pittsburgh, Feb. 29.--The public schools of the nation are failing to provide the religious education which American children need, and it is up to the church to maintain adequate schools of religion as an important part of church work, Rev. Luther A. Weigle of the divinity school, depart ment of religious education, Yale uni versity. declared in an address to delegates attending the annual council of cities of the Methodist Episcopal church.
 We have too long looked upon the Sunday schools as mere nurseries of the church." he said. Tt is time that We conceive religious education in terms Of service.
 "To maintain adequate schools of religion is an important part of the service which Christian churches owe te the communities in which they are placed. There is no more vital need in American life today than the need for more effective religious education; there is no call to the church more fundamental than the call to render this service.
 'The worlds need of the Christian religion has never been greater than today"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29

SATURDAY SPECIALS Brookfield Butter.
 5Sc ID. Al Sauce. ! 30c box Cloverbloom
 5Sc ID. Alaska Fat Salt Herring, ? for 2jc Imported Swiss Cheese. 6jc ID. Genuine Imported Roquefort. 65c ID. Our Make Salad Dressing,
 20c l1-pint. Baked Beans.
 10c ID. Cooked Sauerkraut. 1Jc ID. Raw SaueTkraut.
 , lbs. 2Jc Egg Salad.
 3Jc ID.
 WEEKEND SPECIALS The Best Coffee Obtainable.
 Regular 3Sc ID.
 saturday 3jc ID. Roast Stuffed Chicken.
 2 10 3i1 lbs. average.
 s1.7j.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
CLASS OFFICERS AT
 SENIOR H. s. CHOSEN
Quigley, BeIoin and McCrann
 Victors in Respective Contests

Official announcement of the re- suits of elections held at the Senior High school was made today. In the vote for president of the class Charles Ouigley was victorious in the senior class, Howard Beloin in the junior freshman class. The result of the election to the board or publication was also announced.
 Other officers of the senior class were as follows: Doris Bloom, vice president: Josephine Miller. sccre- tary; Joseph Menousek, treasurer.
 In the junior class the following were elected to serve with President Howard Beloin: President. Alice Began; Secretary Kathleen Began; Treasurer Howard Belser.
 The results of the first year vote is as follows: President. Donald Me Cram: president. Catherine Brown; secretary. Olga Haigis: treas urer, George Westerman.
 The results of the upper class ciec- ton shows that three out of four boys elected were athletics. Charles Quigley was captain of the track team last year and will doubtless succeed himself this year. Howard Reloin was one Of the leading performers on the football squad last fall. He played guard, and won popular favor throughout the state by the aggressive style Of his play. He defeated two athletes for the office. Ernest Neipp, captain Of the basketball team, and John Phalon. prominent track man. Howard Belscr is one Of the leading lights of the basketball team this year He plays forward and is the leading scorer in the games played to date.
 Marion Gagan and Sarah Confer were elected associate editors from the senior mid-year class. Alice Murphy and Lois Freeman were chosen to represent the junior class. Robert Christ and Howard Housman were chosen assistants 10 the busi- ness manager. They win succeed the present editor and business manager after graduation. The present board of publication consists of Robert editor: John Marfaynk, art editor; George Frey, business man. ager
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29

1 limited in amount to the net income ! Of the discovery properties. The next step was taken by Secretary Mellon
 when he submitted to congress his tax plan in which he limited claims for ! depletion under the discovery law to 1 50 per cent of the net income.
 Official Conduct Better
 Tn this. as in every other case
 where scandal or the suspicion Of scandal has been developed. the roots
 Of the evil lie deep buried in the last
 democratic administration. since the
 retirement of whicE there has been an immeasurable tightening Of the standards of official conduct at Wash ington. despite the tremendous infiu- erces and precedents for evil which were inherited when the last ad- ministration went out of power
 Returning to the attack on Senator Walsh, the republican national com nittee. through its news bureau. said in part;
 Senator Walsh is not to be cnvied in his frantic efforts 10 eAtricate him. self from the web of deception which te has woven in order to play the partisan in connection with the oil leases Without indrlging ill any un- parliamentary language. the following facts are set down in order that the public may judge as 10 who is lying:
 "The leasing act of February, 1920. is the only act under which public oil reserves are leased. No one de- i+a any other law under which they are leased. No one can cite any other excuse for the enacting of the leasing act except to provide federal control and regulation Of the manner in which such reserves are leased.
 "The Federal leasing act, which be- came a law Feb. 25, 1920. was. as stated by the news bureau of the re- publican national committee, amend ed through the medium of a rider on the naval appropriation bill so as to give the Secretary of the Navy com plete control Of naval oil reserves. When Senator Walsh says this rider was not au amendment of the act of Feb. o5, 1920, in any shape, manner or form he indulges in a picayunish quihblc which does no credit to an gentleman.
 If Senator Walsh is to be permit ted to advance seriously the argument that he is not to be counted as sup porting the amendment because it passed without a roll call and dis senting voice, then 1t must be con coded that nobody supported it. If this sort Of quibbling is to be admitt- rd as honest argument. then no mea- sure which passes either branch Of congress without roll call, because no one present is against tt. can be said to be supported by anybody.
 "The public is left 10 determine as to who is guilty Of trying to deceive t, Senator Walsh or the news bureau of the republican national commit tee.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29

About the Store Pigs Ho.Ls.
 Fork Psttie~.
 Spis--d Drops. Heink's Bean-.
 '. B .. PrpaIu,ts. UIises and I'irkIes. Cp,lse.I Meats. AH ktnds. Cbicken. Potato. GabHagr. lcge- table, I.-g, Tuna Ii=I salads.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
LEGION MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Eddy-Gloyer Post, American Legion, launched Il membership campaign at a supper served by the Ladies Auxiliary Of the post last night 4 military program under the direction of Past Commander II. C. Jackson will bo used in getting renewals and new members. Two teams have been organized with Harry Fletcher and Harry Scheuy as thc captains. Speeches wcro made by Commander Edward E. Ogren, and Past Com. manders W. W. T. Sqire. H. c. Jack. son. Post Surgeon George IT. Dalton, Rodmsn W. Chamberlain and Joseph C. Andrews.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
STATE SCHOOL FIND

Hartford. Feb. 29. --- Charles W. Skinner of the state school fund de- rsrtment today turned over 10 the state treasurer for the year ending February o9 the gross earnings of the fund amounting 10 si2S.2S2. For the same period for 1928 the earnings of Inc fund were sitS,2la. The mouey earned this year by the investment of the fund is the largest revenue rom it in nS years.