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SOCIETY, CLUBS, LODGES, CHURCHESHere and Then«»♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦•••♦•••♦♦♦IT WAS WORTH ITI'm glad I joined (he army!I'm glad I came to France!I found in all these changes Excitement and romance!I'm glad I faced the Germans!I'm glad that I was shot,Because that’s why they laid me Here in this little cot II'm glad two boneji were broken !I’m glad things are no worse! Just see who tends me daily—This little Red Cross nurse!I’m glad for all the struggle!I’m glad for all the strige!I’ve told her that I love her—She says she’ll he my wife I—Cartoons Magazine.Lott In •FranpiOld Ben was one of those good hearted old darkies who always wore a smile, so when I met him yesterday and watched his bent form and anxious face I feared the worst for his soldier son.“Morning. Uncle Ben! What news from your boy?-Oh, turrigle bad. sub! Jus* had a lettah from him; I’se lost him. He don’ know where he is. and I don' know where he rs; hc*s suah lost. Heah’s his lettah; he *ays Tin «omo-whar in Framps’!—Cartoons Magazine.Praetorians Making DriveThe Praetorian Fraternal Order «s working for an increased membership at Elida, and State Manager J. B. Savage, of Roswell, was in the city several days last week *o assist. The present membership is between thirty and forty and. during Mr. Savage's stay about a dozen applications were taken Ernest Ravage is local Representative and will continue the work Thev expect to increase the membership to at least sixty during this month. The State Manager will make frequent visits in the future to get the membership into good working orderHow to Holp tko SoldiersAmercan women and girls should make three resolutions: first, that they will do their tasks better now than they have ever done them before; second, that they will do some snccific work: third, that they will live up to the highest standards of conduct and character. The members 'of the Commission on Training i Cnmp Activ'ties are asked to bring I home to the onhlic wfnt the Government is doing to belt* the soldiers lead clean live' and es'ih'ish clean communities. The Government wants the women and girls to hack lit up in evrrv wav. and they can do this best hv forming a nubltV on'iron 1 that 'il! he rondnci'T to th* clean •ifr.—-Dr. Katherine B DavisSplendid Work AccomplishedThe Baptists of New Mexico I dosed l.v t vear's work with a hrd-jnnee of about $3000 in the treasury'after all dehis were paid.Owing to the successful work ac-'romplished and the willing co-oper-i ation of the oconlc it has been dc-Over the StateHeroea Not All Orsr TlisrsDuring the recent Spanish influenza epidemic, which raged in Taos and surrounding vicinity, the people met the situation in a heroic manner. Many were the volunteers, men and women, who did not stop to consider themselves but went forth to relieve the needs of the numerous atients suffering in the emergency ospitals and in their homes. There were instances where entire fanuTes were stricken at the same time, making it impassible for any of them to assist one another.No slackers were in evidence in the Taos community for those who were alarmed at the contagiousness of the disease assisted generously n a financial way. which answered many purposes admirably Mr. Barker, chairman of the local Red Cross .it Taos, carried on the snlcn-,!d and efficcnt work day and night, until he too was listed among the afflicted of the drc.id malady and compelled to remain home for several days. It was under his direction that the emergency hospitals were conducted and every thing possible done to combat the ep’dcmic. The seriousness of the disease wasnot realized at first by many until too late, and the death rate in that county, a*; in a few other counties in the state is very large. There are vacant homes to day as all members have answered the silent call, while in many other homes only one or more remain of once a Inrgc and happy family to mourn the loss of the dear ones. The loyal service and noble acts of the volunteers, •ncluding the teachers, the Catholic Priest and Sisters, who worked long hours for days, will live forever in the memory of those dwelling in that communityTwo Candidates Rida Goat ^The Order of the Eastern Star met Tuesday even:ng by special arrangement to receive into the order two new members. Mrs. Carson Rutledge and Mrs. J. E. Staley were the lucky candidates and the “goat riding” was made easier for them on account of their never having ridden much. After the initiation ceremonies, a dainty luncheon was served by Mesdames Farber. Kllburn and Howard Moore. —Clayton Citizen.Business Mooting*The inaugural executive comnvt-tec and cha rmen met at the NewMuseum Sunday afternoon to complete the elaborate plans for theinaugural of Governor-elect Octavia-110 A. I.arrazolo and other state officials. The event promises to eclipse all former occasionsSuccessful Guild SaleThe annual holiday sale conducted by the members of the Guild of the church of the Holy Faith in this city last Friday afternoon was a very successful event socially and financially. Over $20000 was added to the treasury.Christmas Boxes PackedThe Child Welfare department at I.as Vegas packed their Christmas boxes for the poor children of that city this weck^ The gifts consisted of warm clothing, shoes, stockings,milt ranrtv #»t r
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New Mexico State Record
Santa Fe, New Mexico, US
Fri, Dec 13, 1918
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