The Springdale news., 1908-05-01

never been shipped from Springdale.
 Twenty-one years ago there were no telephones in Springdale.
 Twenty-one years ago there were no electric lights in Springdale
 Twenty-one years ago there were not more than five pianos in Sprngdale.
 Twenty-one years ago it was little bit un- usual to see farmer drive to town in buggy.
 Twenty-one years ago photograph had never been heard in Springdale.
 Twenty-one years ago Springdae had one pass enger train day each way.
 Twenty-one years ago Springhale had no Opera House or Auditorium.
 Twenty-one years ago there not exceeding half dozen two-story residences in Springdae.
 Twenty-one years ago the business of the Frisco railroad in Sprngdale was transacted by the agent and one helper.
 Twenty-one years ago the possibilities of this country for growing fruit were practically u1- known.
 Twenty-one years ago vinegar factories uudreamed of ln Springdale.
 Many of those who were prominent in the busi- ness and social life of Springdale twenty-one years ago have passed to their reward, and are succeeded by those who, when the first of The News printed. were barefooted boys. Many of the present matrons of Springdale were little girls in pinafores when the first issue of The News printed
 And so 1t goes. What monderfu story is told by the files of The News for the past twenty-one years. For twentv-one years 1t has gone forth with it's weekly message telling of sorrow to some and joy to others. It has deavored to be a faithful chroncler of passing events, and to deal fairly and justly with all In a newspaper experience of twenty-one years 1t would have been impossible to have pleased every all times but truthfully say that We have never Intentionally gi ven offense to any one. Ne have endeavored to present the bright and best side of all questions, and have always stood for what We conceived to De 10 the best in- terests of the town and the people. We have abored to build up the town. her churches and schools and we feel that efforts in this diree- ton have not been in vain.
 Ne have had some pretty hard knocks in the past twenty-one years, and the years have not beeen without sorrow to us, but the cheering smile aud warm clasp of friendly hand has done much to smooth out the rough places in life's pathway. With smile and a tear we bid adieu to the departed years and turn with hope and con- fdence to the future.
 During the past week the people Of Springdale and surrounding country have been manifestng interest in the illustrated souvenir edition of The News, and 1t promises to be much of success than anticipated. That enterprising community, Tonttown, has taken a page in the paper which will be illustrated with numerous half-tone cuts. and the local photographers have been busy the past week taking views of resi- denees, etc, for SprngdaIe people who fur nishing cuts. One batch ot photographs have al- ready been away for cuts, and another will be sent soon, so if you have not yet made arrange ments to have cut of your home you yet have time if you act promptly. Don't neglect this matter and then after the paper comes out regret that you did not have part in the work. The pub fisher of this paper gives his word that 1t will be the best thing of the kind ever printed n Springdale. It will be a souvenir that you will want to keep, and that you will want to send away to your friends and relatives.
 At the recent primary election o. C. Ludwig for secretary of state carried Bradley County, the home of his opponent by Ior1ty ot o1.