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Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25

ment from upper floor of the build
ing. AS it appears, it was simply
an act of providence that the acci-
dent proved not fatal. The latest re-
port is, Mrs. Crandall is recovering
in good shape. We are mighty glad
to hear this good news.
Mrs. +. Erdman, head nurse at
the Home hospital was agreeably
surprised July 20, when she receiv-
ed from her friends at the Home a
beautiful wrist watch as an express
sion OF appreciation for her faith
full service looking after the well
fare of the sick The watch was
presented to Mrs. Erdman at very
appropriate time as last Sunday was
her birthday.
Friedrich Funston Camp, No. IS,
Department of Colo. and Wyoming,
United Spanish War Veterans will
meet Friday evening, July 25. 1t
will be to the interest of the Com
rades to attend this meeting as there
will be considerable new business
for the attention of the camp. The
meeting starts promptly at o'clock
friedrich Funston Camp Auxiliary
Will hold regular meeting at 200
o'clock Friday afternoon, July 25.
a new recruit will be mustered In at
this meeting. The members are
cordially requested to attend.
Changes in the personnel OF the
Home: To furlough: G. Gregory. J.
Anaya. | Mecks, Mrs. A. Virden.
From furlough: j. NJ, Lawrence.
\. Judd. c. Martin, G. Gregory. j.
J. Teller, MIR. and Mrs. W. Marvin.
Mrs. NJ b. Dempsey. Mrs. A. Nir-
den.
Admitted: Geo. MeIster. Marcus
Schuney. 2. G Murphy.
Discharged: Mrs. Adelia c. Mac
Cauley.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25

The Fassett store furnished a
truck and driver Wednesday to de.
liver Is cans of baby trout for the
restocking of Rock Creek. The
fish We're consigned to the Three
Rivers Fishing Association and came
from Leadville.
Fassett store talent again wins
w. II. Barley suggested the win
ming slogan for Monte Nista's wei.
come sign for which the Commercial
Club gave a prize of $500.
Harry Bull, genial salesman for
the Humming Bird Hosiery line
booked nice order for us Wednes-
day. Two new shades were includ-
ed which are proving very popular.
tan bark and light castor. The
Humming Bird hose sells for one
price only. $3.50 the pair. and is
the fastest selling hose we have
ever handled, an exceptional value
in hose.
Mrs. Mary Bizot left for Denver
Wednesday evening in answer to a
summons from the Fitzsimmon's
hospital stating that they expected
to operate on Mr.. Bizot Thursday
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25

Buster Brown and famous dog
Tige bringing pilots message right
''out OF the air" to the parents and
children OF Monte Vista and com
munity. Through the courtesy OF
Fassetts store, Monday. August IL,
Iris theatre. 400 p. M. The real
live Buster and his dog Tige, also
a good comedy.
Tuesday. July 2sth the Fassett
store will remain open all day in
stead OF closing in the afternoon as
Is our custom during June. July and
August. This We do for the accom-
mediation OF our customers who are
making last minute preparations for
the great ski-Hi Stampede. And
that includes most OF US.
W. II. Goff, Il. c. Reese. and
Harvey johnson are out OF the store
this week on the Boosters trip"
Tho Stampede Boosters trip is a
very enjoyable affair and We be-
licye It TO be profitable advertising.
II helps us to get acquainted with
our onterprising neIghboring cities
In manner which wins their at
tontion and their good will, our
cordial attitude toward Pueblo after
her booster trip" here Is proof Of
the merits OF this plan OF getting ac.
quaintod.
Our advance showing OF
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25
SOLDIERS HOME NOTES

Mrs. Dempsey has returned from
an extended visit in Denver and re-
ports wonderful time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin has return
ed after spending a week in Canon
City.
Marcus Schoney, Spanish war vet
eran, was admitted to the Home
during the week. Comrade Schoney
is from Pueblo.
James J. Teller (Young JimD re.
turned from Colorado Springs and
reports Mrs. Lawrence doing as we'll
as can be expected. Mrs Lawrence
has had a trying time Tor many
months on account OF i'll health and
has many friends who trust that
soon, there will be a more favorable
report as to her condition.
Patrick G. Murphy after an ex-
tended trip thru the western and
northwestern part OF the country
has again returned to Homelakc.
Patrick is an old timer whom we
are always glad TO see return.
Mrs. Adelia C. MacCauIcy was dis.
charged from the hospital Monday,
July II, returning to Denver.
Isaac Meeks left Homelake Mon
day evening for Pueblo. Comradc
Meeks received The sad news that
his daughter passed away in New
York. The funeral will be held in
Pueblo.
Mrs. Thursby Is reported quite III
in the Hospital.
The members oil the Home are
very well pleased to learn that
Comrade Henry Is recovering from
the injury to his hip and from all
reports II will not be very long un-
Ill Louie will be himself once more.
Sick report this week Is considered
very favorable.
Joe Biolette started on his yacn.
ton Tuesday, July %, by having his
tonsils removed. We understand at
this writing that Joe is dong we'll
and recovering In fine shape. We
are certainly glad to hear this fav.
orable report and trust that he will
find plenty OF time during the next
few weeks TO enjoy his vacation.
II Is source OF deep regret Ia
the many friends OF Mrs. James J
Crandall to learn that while visit,
ing with her daughter In Defiance
Ohio. she met with quite a serious
accident by falling into the base.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25
BLANCA BABY LEFT ASLEEP
Is FOUND DEAD IN CREEt

The little three-year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Ellibee of
near Blanca was drowned In a
stream near the ranch home on the
morning of July 10. The child had
been left asleep in room and on
awakening had slipped out of the
house and away to the creek where
searchers found his body floating
under willow tree.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25

leading stores in forty eight states
entered the competition the week OF
May 5 to May 10.
A. r. Baird of the Mems Depart
ment trimmed the window and il
to be congratulated for the splen-
did display which brings to this in,
stitution national publicity.
j Under the rules of the contest
advertising carried power in deter.
graduated on our advertising cam.
paign. w. II, Barley planned the
advertising.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25

The Fassett Depart
ment Store has won
national publicity and
recognition by captur-
ing second prize of
$500 in a national
window display con.
test conducted by the
II. d. Lee Mercantile
Company of Kansas
City, for the best dis
play featuring Lee
tnion-alls, Lee Over
alls. and Lee Play
five hundred of the
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25
n:qslqe!ss.:~e,-

coats. and dresses for tho fall and
winter Of 1924 In now ready for your
inspection. visit our r.ady.,o-Soar
department during Stampede week
and inspect this limo OF finely tailor
cd garments In tho nc~ styles
which came TO Us from Chicago by
express this week. Palmer garments
have cxciusivcncss. individuality.
quality asd vsis-. II IL the Quail
i,y first" limo for Women. Misses
and Childr~a.
". II. Fassctt and family. and
Miss Retta Fassctt drove up To the
FAssctt cabin on Rock Greek Tues.
day and returned "Wednesday.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25

J. p. Neerkamp left for northwest
points a few days ago. He will visit
his daughter who lives at Salmon.
Idaho, and will go on TO Seattle and
Portland. He expects to be away
from Monte Vista at least n month.
II. C. Jones left last Thursday for
indianapolis whore he plans to
spend several weeks visiting.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25

J. r. Gibson is home from Pueblo
for weeks visit with relatives ana
friends and to spend few hours
fishing and enjoying relief from
the heat Mr.. Gibson is taking voca-
tional training at the Cross Electric
Shoe Shop at Pueblo.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25
LEADER SHIP

Fires,one for years has been frs, TO develop tires
and rims complete which would meet the heavy
trucking loads. grea, strains and demand for uac-
ton. By originating and carrying forward the
Ship by Truck movement, and establishing Ship
by Truck bureaus in all large cities. Firestone
helped to speed up highway transportation and
reduce costs.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25

The j. c. HaGgard family is en-
joying a visit from Mr.. Haggard's
mother. Mrs. j. w. Haggard. his
sister Mrs. Chas. Gibson and hus-
band, and nephew Clifton Hebel of
Holden. Mo. They have all been
on a camping trip in the mountains
and the visitors will remain until
after the Stampede.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25
Flrestone Leads On Speedway
with Five Record Breakers

When the race driver selects his tires he does so
realizing tina, his life and chances for success de-
pend upon them. IL is significant that all OF the
ten money winners in the indianapolis race were
FireStonc shod Fircs,one, using gum dipping
and other special processes has developed tires
to such high degree OF efficiency tina, at Indian
apolis May 3o;h the following drivers broke the
worlds record for 500 miles thi' brick track.
making many rounds a, over 100 miles per hour
Never before were tires put to such gruelling
service. where Il was necessary for every ounce
Of rubber and every fibre OF fabric to work In
perfect unison with every other part.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25

w. y. Braden of La Jara was in
Monte Vista Saturday having but re-
Gently returned from the Gunnison
Rodeo. While there he took occas-
ion to distribute considerable liter
ature for the Monte Vista Ski-Hi
Stampede and kept a Monte Vista
pennant on his car during the trip.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25

TAX. your own pictures of the
stampede. Get ~ Kodak at I'uil"rs.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25

Our Films are always fresh. Ful.
Ter Drug Go.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25

"A thought to be worth while
must complete itself in action"
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-25
Balloon Tire Leadership

Firestones latest contribution to motoring Is the
low air pressure or Balloon Tire. This, the
original full sire Balloon, was made practical by
the special Firestone Gum Dipping process, in
sulating every fibre OF each cord. adding great
strength and stamina. Fifestone has also simpli-
fed the application OF tull-sFe Balloon trcs 10
your present car by designing special unit con
sistinE OF tires tubes, rims and spokes applied by
any dealer at a very low cost.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-14
KERMIT'S BEARD

Presently, round bend In the wide
river. appeared the steam launch
flying the big American flag at the
bow. II was towing two sailing
boats, which were full OF portCrs and
baggage. Colonel Roosevelt and Ker.
init had Travelled In the launch. and
80 had Cunninghame; while the three
naturalists were In a sailing boat
Everyone looked wonderfully well.
especially the two Rooscvelts. Mcarns
and Heller had both grown hand
some boards. and looked as hard as
nails Kcrmits beard was making
good progress, and he had now
adopted the East African custom Of
wearing short khaki trousers. leaving
the knees bare.
Their arrival was greeted with loud
cheering from the small European
community. temporarily resident at
Minute After chatting with every.
one at the landing stage FOR - few
minutes, Coolncl Roosevelt. Kermit
and myself walked over 10 the camp.
where some comfortable grass houses
had been erected for their accommo-
dalton.
II am really delighted with tho
results of my hunting In the Congo"
he remarked, enthusiastically. Both
from n scientific and sporting point
OF view. nothing could have been
better We got II white rhlnos. as
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-14
HERE'S WHY BONE BILL FIGHT is ON SECTION TWO
City Light Head and Official of Pri-
Vate Company Discuss Here
the Condemnation Clause

WHAT Measure No So tho Power
w
II this private power companies
organized opposition the bill concentrating 4
that Of the bill vigorously fighting
gives city plants power o condemn
Bone bill foes contend this gives city councils
condemn
them unlimited without submitting
volr Of the people,
What this Section 81 rrspectg
idNniagrsf Tho star believes tho ono bill be
but believed In hearing
important section argued
so Il asked d. Ross lighting superintendent
proponents u thn b and Bror director
The Puget Sound 4
fighting tho bill. Their articles
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-14
Little JOURNEYS

DRIDGETTA SNYDER, 49, of Detroit, in doubt
ID about this bobhar style. She did and she didn't.
That is when she other with bobs she felt
the urge to emulate When she looked in the mirror she
got cold feet" One fell day. and still in doubt she
dered into Lee Conans barber shop and took seat in
chair When Lee stepped forward with the shears she
still in doubt
But Lee could not day-there other necks and
hexts to be considered So he shipped and clipped while
Baidgetta debated in her mind In brief time the girl
stepped from the chair hair but still in doubt She
paid Lee and went home. In her she approached
Vow What a fright Oh-oh-oh! Doubt dispelled
IN tears and wrath made her throat glands swell
Going forth into the street she gathered huge doick
in her handkerchief and went down to call the barber
Smash, bang smash Then she went forth relieved and
Lee carried his bruised and bleeding face down to the
police court exhibit A" to back up his charge of
assault against Bridgetta. She paid cheeruly pos
sIbe Lee learned lesson relating to women; anyway he
guessed he did.
Gus BISHOP is 70 and Liberty, Mo- is his habitat Gus
VI always has lived in the house he was born in. He
never has ridden railway train, automobile bicycle
OF kddie He has talked telephone worn
acolar eaten ice been to the movies He has
smoked for years. but tasted liquor in any FORM
lie has been sick only few times and only for few hours
at time He never had doctor call on hin-he SAYS
that IS why he has lived long-nd he never took any
medicine other than dozen glasses of water per day.
Yes, he has whiskers The Liberty Titfortat Debating
club will meet Wednesday evening argue the question:
rs Gus Bishop really living is he merely parked?" All
are invited.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-14
REGAINS PARTY

The remainder Of tho Roosevelt OK
pcdsion porirra were embarkinE Tor
Koba when / reached Butlaba. but ]
had 90 spit for the return Of tho
launch from "Rhino Camp" before !
could proceed 60 Koba with my saiari.
Just as I was pitching my camp,
two 81 my native runners arrived
from Rhino Camp. having Travelled
al the way BY foo, and canoe. with
the news that Colonel Roosevelt had
managed 20 kin both COW and a
calf white rhino on tho first night
IN camp. This was great news, Tor
knew how much store tho Roosc-
volts and CuuninEhamc had set on
securing these rare specimens.
Later TINT day. | received letter
from Cunningham asking me TO take
charge Of Sslch and tho porters rs
far as Minute Ho also told me that.
after leaving Koha. they had tray.
cled all night and the next day before
they reached "Rhino Camp"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-14
CHAPTER NNvt1t
The Arrival nj Minute

NIMULE IL very hot, and Is con-
IN sldercd tho mos unhealthy gov.
eminent station in the length and
breadth OF Uganda Wadcla used
TO claim that record. but II had OK
acted such heavy death toll that II
had been finally abandoned,
Tho Roosevelt expedition came on
tho ith Of February, Tho first to
arrive was rowbont containing
some OF the por,crs and number
OF tho loads. and after short inter.
vnl. Quentin Grogan came ashore
from the Good Intent" with more
porters and most OF the trophies OBJ.
tanned in the Lado Enclave. All the
Europeans now present In Minute
had congrcEated at the landing stage
20 great Colonel Roosevelt on his
arrival.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-14
REACH NYANzA

on January g. they continued their
march 20 Ruliaha. 10y a road that
wound NJ hill and down dale until
tho summit OF tho escarpmrut was
reached from where they obtained a
magnificent Wow Of the Aiber; Ny
ANA. They looked down on it's
placid blue waters from a height ~
some 1900 feet, on reaching the
plains below the cscarpmcnt. tho road
ia difficult for Il f. a sandy track
into which the feet sank deeply. The
heat was terrific
Buiihba r. nothing more than n
woodandiron store and "a couple Of
small bungalows. it's tho hcadquar.
tors RI tho Mic notila OF Uganda
tho flotilla consisting " small
steam launch which ought 10 have
been placed on tho scrap heap ages
before this, two steel boats FOR sail
ing, and a few large rowboats and
bargrE.
Tho Roosevelt expedition pitched
camp within a hundred yards Of the
edge Of the Lake. and prepared TO
split up their party as the available
boats OF tho Nile flotiiln could not
accommodate all the party. portcrs
and loads. In ono trip.
Roosevelt reached Koba ut mid
night. and on tho pier found all the
elephant ponchcrs from the I.ado
Enclavc. or mo Mans Land" as II
was called locally.
They all had Travelled In from many
miles away In order to greet the dis
tinguishcd American hunter. As he
stepped ashore they broke into lusty
cheering. and then led Roosevelt and
the whole Of the party to grass
matched banda. where they had
spread out a very crcditablc banouet
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-14
A Foolish Question

'IITHAT are the actual and important issues in the
wv present national campaign which ought to be con-
sdered by the voter" asks Mrs A. L. in letter
10 The Star
IF there any actual and important issues in this
campaign it is believed there are they should be con-
sdered by the woman voter just they being con-
sidered by the voter-no more less There never
has been campaign issue within memory that did not
concern women directly indirectly Under present con-
directly if they be equal citizens in spirit as they are in
name and law If they do not consider those pre-
sented then it follows that they have failed utterly in
attaining true conception Of their duty voting citizens
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-14

lent eating. especially their humps.
Kermit saw 10 rhino In one group on
one occasion
How about your health. Coionslg"
well. Kermit and have both
been well. but the others have all
had fever. touches OF the sun and
some dyscntery. one OF the gun
bearers died Of fever"
And four Of your portsrs died Of
dysentcry between Koba and here
added.
Il am very sorry 70 hear that, 10
replied sorrowfulIy. They arc fino
fellows, these porters.'
Next day was a very busy one in
the Roosevelt camp. for everyone was
fully engaged upon the giant prep
uration FOR the march along the
banks Of the Mic TO Gondokoro.
Continued In Our Next ISSUE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-14
Develop Your Personality
WHAT Is PERSONALITY?

ula, apt TO be insincere? Not any
moro than acquired knowledge Is apt
TO be inaccurate. Personality may
be described as tho show. window OF
your character. II your character
Is good the display reflects II as such.
What arc the chief benefits OF de.
yelopcd personality. Selfconfidcncc.
poisc. charm, Material benefits can.
not bo measured There Is no aucs.
ton that lack OF good personality
hnndicnps one, while the possession
Of II can make ono great
II you desire personality the desire
itself Is evidence that YOU Possess II
Perhaps you lnck tho secret Of dis.
playing IL. That secret you can
learn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-14
May Elector
Change Vote
BY c. A. RANDALL

NTAsHEGTOE, Oct Ii-fiar
w John smith. a Coolidge
sIrrf0E the right 20 switch h.r
vote % Davis Of n Toilette boo
fa-e there Dr. threatened dead
lock Boz the electoral college,
That question hae suddenly sas
stunned Importance iu view ~ The
possibility that the three caud.-
datez for president will run a
close race.
In the past no slsctor has be-
fraycd the party which named
him
Electors for president take no
oath Of office They give merely
q uelt pledge 90 vote FOR the cln-
dldnte N the party u which they
are themselves member
Absolute adherence 20 this
pledge by al past electors has
made of the electoral college an
organization with only rubber
stamp authority IN the closest
of an presidential elections. that
Of 1875 when Tlldeu received lsi
electoral votes and Hayes is5. b.
lay within the power Of a single
republican cIcet0r 10 throw the
election 20 TiIdeU.
While such action would not b.
"a criminal 0ffcUge. ~ would con-
etitutc political treason and mean
the political death q the
offender.
n The approaching election
should result Boz one Of the candi-
dates obtaining almost the zGg
votes which would make him
president. heavy pressure would
undoubtedly be brought on
others
Some party Leaders have taken
tho position that In case OF a
threatened deadlock, the electors
would be just as free 20 switch
as are the delegates 20 a national
political convention. Bust most
insist they should stand on Gus.
tom
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-14
BY ]. d. ROSS


II tho fight on tho Houa Hiu.
Il the power companies arc con-
eentraung on tho clause by which
a community may acquire prop
crty by condemnation.
This condemnation clause 4.
tho same ono now enjoyed b.
these companies who 20 strongly
condemn q and Is copied from n
almost word Tor word. In fact.
Tho power trust got 4 written
into our state laws.
We had tho rlEht Tor n city 90
sell 20 It's nelghboring cities up
20 1915 when tho power people
had the law repealed. However.
tho power people overlooked tho
fact that a city has tho right 90
construct. condemn or pur-
chase" any waterworks system.
plant. lines ana everything that
a water company may own. not
only inside but also outside a
city, tsec. so05. Remington
FaHs fQfEN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-14
In the PoorhouSe

THE poorhouSe seems to be vanishing institution.
checkup by Uncle Sam shows that the unfortunates
ing in amshouses totsled only $1,000 last year.
In 1910 there Si.l9S.
Back in 1880, when over the Hills to the Poorhouse"
still popular sentimental song and also slogan that
kept many thin-walleted man awake nights the nations
peorhouses had 1872 inmates for every 100000 population
To-day the figure has shrunk 10 somewhere around TO-
L>OR years there has been much talk about being
i business opportunity for an old man-that young
only wanted. direct challenge TO this notion
is the decreased number of paupers in almshouses.
Another possible explanation is that the young people
OF our generation willing 10 help penneSS par
ens and aged relatives unable to support themsees.
third and the most plausible of all explanations is
that thrift campaigns and common and insurance
statesmen have simply decreased the percentage of people
who fail TO nestegg for the years when earning
power vanshes.
A LMOST as many women as men were in poorhouses
"A in 1880. Now there are than twice many
men women. How do you figure il out? One reason
dreds of ways to money and for old age-or
to support herself in advanced years.
Another interesting fact in connection with poorhouseS
is that nativebon white inmates number than twice
as many as the foreign-born whites.
THE poorhouse is monument to the monstrosities of
our system of economies With enormous natural
wealth, soil fertility and industrial genius and Amer
cas amazing creation of wealth. it black eye that any
Individual reach old age penness and non-supporng
Or, for that matter that they allowed TO.
AS the poorhouse gradually vanishes odage pensions
taking its pace-indusrially and by public appro-
priations We slowly becoming civilized and this is
indication.