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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17
1T DOES THE WORK.

The following article is reproduced
from an Oklahoma City paper, and
tells something of the good work be-
ing done by our old friend, the split
log drag. Many wise people, who
| by the way, never saw a split log
drag, are convinced that the drag is a
fake. But the fact. . here given that
in Mise-a.f--over ten thousand farm
Ters are using the drag with success,
while fifteen thousand of the road
makers are in use in Illinois. Other
states are using them, too, in great
numbers. If they did not do the
work they would not be so popular
where tried. Here is what the Okla
homa paper says:
"The split log drag is a device
which, during the past few years, has
grown rapidly in popular favor as an
immediate maker of good roads, and
at a ridiculously low expense.
7rr1u = faI iIieis n MIS-
souri, are keeping in excellent repair
with the split log drag the ordinary
country dirt roads leading from their
gate to their neighbor's front gate, to-
ward town. Fifteen thousand are
working on the roads of Illinois.
"The Department of Highways of
the state of Illinois has Officially
adopted this system of maintaining
its roads throughout the entire state.
The state of Ohio has taken up this
method of road making and foremost
among automobile clubs of the nation
to become enthusiastic advocates of
this method of getting good roads
now, today, cheap, stand several clubs
in Pennsylvania Among them are the
Lancaster, Harrisburg, Pittsburg and
Williamsport Good Roads associations.
THE split log drag is made from an
ordinary log, eight or ten inches in
diameter and from seven to nine feet
long. The log is split in half, and the
iloANSS are SDlhSu together Thirty
inches apart, the split sides to the
front. A team of horses is hitched
to the drag by means of a chain, and
at an angle of As degrees, moving the
dirt to the middle of the road.
This dragging process is done after
each rain. The farmer stands on the
drag, and the moist earth, as it is
moved to the center of the road, fills
the ruts, smooths out the uneven
places and causes all inequalities to
disappear. About one hour is re-
quired to drag mile of road after
each rain.
The effect of the sun and wind
baking the roadway each time it is
dragged results in a smooth hard
surface, that withstands the heaviest
traffic, that sheds water and brings
joy to the heart of the farmer and
motorist alike"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17
Bank Has Two Sets of Officers.
(Herald Specially

San Antonio, Texas, Dec. ia
suit now pending in the Fifty-seventh
district court in this city will estab-
lish which' one of two sets of officials
and directors of the Union Trust com
pany has legal authority to control the
affairs of the institution At an cleo
ton held some time ago, officials and
directors were chosen, although other
men claimed to be still in incumbency
of the offices filled. The plaintiffs in
the matter are C. l.. Bass and a broth
er. The suit involves an injunction in
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17

wide prohibition without waiting for
a change in the constitution.
Cone Johnson is the only man in
the race who will sign a bill which
forbids the drinking OF liquor Rnsthe
premises where sold, thus clos
saloons.
DR.. Rankin knows these tRTnss
and yet Dr. Rankin is doing what he
can to weaken Cone Johnsons sup
port
The good Doctor is eongesipt; he
resisted the movement for Statewide
prohibition.
The good Doctor is a Bailey parti-
san; possibly he can't do Cone John
son full justice, despite che fact that
Cone is member of the Methodist
church.
It isn't our fight; we are merely
seeking to get the record Straight
Waco Times-Herald
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17
A CHRISTMAS THOUGHT.

days ago the Herald man
ement wrote each of the city pas
rs, asking them to contribute a
hristmas thought to these columns.
NE first of the replies is printed to-
day, from Father Lee of the Catholic
Church, and others will follow The
Herald is moved in this with view
of impressing on the people the true
significance of the Christmas festival.
In our modern way of celebrating the
greatest event in the history of the
world, in the giving and receiving of
presents, we are prone to sometimes
almost forget the meaning and the
spirit of the occasion. We are sure
our people will be better for reading
these little sermons from the pastors
And we hope all of the pastors will
respond with a thought.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17
WEATHER FORECAST.
DECEMBER II IN HISTORY.

1734-Return Jonathan Meigs, dis
tinguished soldier of the revolu
ton, born in Middletown, Conn
Died Jan. IS, 1928.
1792-First provincial parliament Of
Lower Canada met at Quebec
S /; O7-John Greenleaf Whittier, Amer
lean poet, born. Died Sept. Z
1892.
1S59-First train crossed the st. Law
renee on the Victoria bridge at
Montreal.
1S6O-Eugenie Bernardine Desiree
n Bernadotte, who became queen
of Sweden, died in Stockholm.
Born at Marseilles, France, in
1881.
62-Federal troops occupied Baton
Rouge, La.
1875-violent bread riots in Mon
treal.
1S7S-Gold sold at par in New V =,
" for the first time sine .-~an1ary,
1852.
|assl-stephen --Ellins of West vir-
/ginisSb became secretary of war
|lSs5-Efesident Cleveland sent to CON
gress his memorable message
on Venezuela.
ROS-New Turkish constitution be-
came effective in the assem-
bling of parliament.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17
LET THE COUNTRY REMAIN IN
PEACE.

The wisest thing Governor Campbell
has done is not to convene the Thirty
first in a third extraordinary session,
for which SO many of the patriotic
members thereof have been asking.
Many of these gentlemen seem to
think there is no one so able as they
to right the wrong of the convicts
and enact the reforms of the penal
system of Texas.
1t may be that Governor Campbell
believes in leaving an unreliable gun
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17
Read This,

Jacksonville, Texas.-This is to Ger.
tify that my wife was cured of kid
ney and bladder trouble in 1895 by
the use of one bottle of Halls Texas
Wonder, and l can cheerfully recon-
mend it to others suffering in same
manner. A. M. Duke.
Sold by ]. R. Hearne & Co.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17

See W. Mitchell, successor to Mitch
ell Furniture Co. for your Christmas
gifts:
Automatic Morris Chairs,
Art Squares,
And a full line of Furniture, Mat
ting, Stoves, Heaters, etc.
Two inch post Bronze Beds, satur-
day only, $40
SIS Spring ST.; phone 7S2. 15-St
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17

Keep the bowels active ii you would
preserve your health. A do Sc of Prick
ly Ash Bitters now and then does
this to perfection. John U. Hearne
& Co., Special Agents.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17

The question of who discovered the
North Pole now gives way to the lhore
important one of who discoT cred
Santa Claus.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17

hibittng the cancellation of stock OF
the part of the defendants, among
them ]. G. Buleson, the president of
the company The affairs of the coEl-
pany are not affected by the suit.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17
Texas ziouists to Meet.
(Herald Specially

San Antonio, Texas, Dec 1.-THE
Texas Zionist Association will meet in
this CITY on ,L,a-,,,:i.u 9 ~ elaborate
leITuanc1
will be open to the general public.
The new aspect of Jewish emigration
to Palestine under the present Turk
ish regime will form the main topic to
be brought under discussion.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17

When the bad weather 81 in
earnest you will wish you had done
your Christmas shopping early
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17

When the split log drag ather
comes, will the drags be rea This
question needs an answer.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17

f1.raf
TACT every one m rne T0lIu y as 4,,.s.1
winner, weighing between two and
one-half and three pounds, and perfect
ly firm. Mr.. Britton has been con-
Quoting what might well be termed an
experimental farm, and he has shown
what can be done here. In the early
spring he planted a crop of Irish Pc
tatoes and raised good crop; later
he planted the same grounds to water
melons and raised a fine crop OF mann
moth melons, and these out of the
way he comes with a turnip crop
that it is an easy prize winner. There
isn't a thing the matter with Ander-
son county lands when properly han
died
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17

Read the Leyhe Piano Cd any's
Friends, we are here save
money on a piano. w have
scheme to sell you pi on;
have no sample pianos Shipped i
you; we have no special orders turn
down, but will give you A special {
a real bargain on the rig hit kind of
instrument. Friends, get wise to tn
many schemes. Call al see
stock of pianos. We a here g
here to stay-not to dec ye you,
to give you entire salts ftion. {
prices and terms are all Du can
pect on the very best cl of inst
ments. The difference il lr way a
in some others way is humber
dollars in your pocket. one, see
write J. r. Rush, local 6anager
the Leyhe Piano Company. Pho
PSI. 15-4td
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17

Good people, hurry along pose co
tributions for the Organized Charitie
Christmas fund. The conn., ittee w
want time to do the work ght. G
your contributions in r 1T ava
Every man, woman and cI d able
give should be happy to p, icipate
this work.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17

It's the same old story, Yesterday
morning the merchants and clerA mad
time to spare, while ale an on
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17
some TURNIPs, YES.
J. C. Britton Markets His Third Crop
Today-Irish Potatoes, Water
melons and Turnips.

]. g Britton. whose farm is three
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-17
MAN APPEALS
San Antonio Banker, Given Eight
Years, Wants New Trial-Notes
From the Alamo City.
tHerald speela1.n

San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 17-Will
sentenced last Jal1'I.Sa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
DAKOTA MURDERER
IN GRINNELL, IOWA
Joe Slycord, Who Killed Frank Bate
sole Last November, Is I'm
der Arrest.

Grinnell, Iowa. Dec. 11.-Joe Sly
cord lies in jail In this city charged
with the murder of Frank Batesole
near Darlington, n. D., on the 18th
of last November. Slycord corfesses
to the blow with a crowbar which
was the immediate cause of Bate
sole's death some three days after
the blow was delivered Slycord has
been at work on the John Goodfel-
low farm some four miles northeast
of this city husking corn. Marshal
NJ. A. Shahan went out Saturday last
and brought him to the city. He
confessed his guilt but claims that
he struck in self defense and had no
thought of committing murder. The
father and brother of the murdered
boy came from Marshalltown yester-
day to identify the prisoner. With
them was j. A Kleespie who worked
near SlYcord in North Dakota and
knew him we'll Slycord is also wen
known here as he worked last winter
in saw mill some miles west of this
city. While there he attempted to
brain Tom Sloan of .his city. He
was well known TO Marshal Shahan
who disguised himself as a hobo and
arrested Slycord after he had told his
name in the presence of two wit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
Chords and DiscOrds

occasionally visits Rock Island On one
of these visits she met the Joneses, Mr..
and Mrs. She remarked that Jones
was jolly sort.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blank, after a play,
happened into one of the La Sale
cafes for a bite. Mrs. Blank recog-
nized Jones. She had seen the "wo-
man" before, but, in conversation with
her husband, could not recall her
name.
Two days later, Mrs. Smith, Rock
Island. received letter from Mrs.
Blank, La Sale.
When Mrs. Smith had hurriedly run
through the epistle she called Mrs.
Brown, whose home is in the next
block adjoining hers, on the telephone.
Was she at home? Yes. Was she
ready to hear something rich? She
was She would be over instanter
She was.
Don't shock me in the least" said
Mrs. Brown, after she had perused
the contents of the letter. 81 have al
ways had my private opinion about
Jones'"
We'll, 1t does me-" replied Mrs.
Smith. "To think that man who has
reached his age should start getting
gay-positively, I can hardly believe
1t. And we have been such agreeable
neighbors. II John hears this, and 1
don't see how I can keep the letter
from him, he will surely forbid him our
home"
And you never heard Of Jones' fan
cy doings before?" and Mrs. Brown
laughed aloud. why, that old rascal
has been trying to fiirt with me for
years. have always been pleasant
with him. / have been on the point of
warning him more than once, but 1
hardly think It would do any good.
feel sorry for his dear little wife. She
strikes me as being SO innocent-don'
believe her husband could do wrong.
Mrs. Blanks conclusions are correct.
Why, certainly. It makes no differ
ence about his age. I'll wager that old
chap has an. affinity In every city that
he makes IN his business travels. In
deed, It might be kindness to show
the letter to his wife. Naturally, it
would break her all up, but she might
zs well know the truth now as any
other time. think the good women of
Dur set ought to know about him.
5uoh men ought to be dlsbarred from
homes. But that would be
terribly humfliating to his wife, for, as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
PERSONAL

Thomas Halligan, of 1874 Hewitt
street, Bridgeport. Conn, is taking
Father Johns Medicine as a body
builder. Gained FIVE pounds in one
week. 1t contains no Injurious
drugs.
A. J. Humphrey sc Bevan street.
Cohoes, n. Y, has been in poor
health for nearly two years, so weak
at times it seemed miserable to live.
Since taking Father Johns Medicine
he has felt better in every way, and
now eats well, sleeps well and IS
growing stronger and fleshier daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

The greatest danger from influenza
is of it's resulting in pneumonia. This
can be obviated by using Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. as it not only
cures influenza. but counteracts any
tendency of the disease towards pneu-
monia. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

there is more peril in getting over the
rough places at night than ere is in
the daytime yet 1 am ccntent to go
with the crowd. didn't make the trip
last year, and I have lived to regret
it. Do the best you can for me in
choosing a berth. 1 don't like it too
high up. 1 am subject to dizzy spells,
especially when a crowd is looking on.
II there are hand-straps near the end
gate, that's the place for me.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

Dear Santa Claus: don't want any
thing but your continued good wishes
but l wish you would not overlook a
friend of mine-Dickey Kinsella. He
lives in Springfield, Ill. Please send
him tin horn and large stick of
candy. M. II. SEXTON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
HELPED THE BABY

Father Johns Medicine is doing
my baby a world of good. She uas
very thin and had bronchial trouble.
She is picking up nicely. 1 have
also recommended it to my neigh
bors. (Signed). Mrs. Kelleher, SO
First avenue, New York city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
Letters to Santa Claus.

My Dear Old Friend: You remem-
Der me, don't you? 1 used to live in a
brick house down on Second avenue
and Tenth street. We moved ~1ong
time ago. We have big yard. Be
careful and don't slip on the icy walks.
I want you to talk to my friends in the
Rock Island Club and tell them we got
to have a new clubhouse next year, or
I'll bust my suspenders in the effort.
You didn't know I was president of
the club? Yes, 1 arrived. some time
ago. And, say, wish you would slip
a few factories in my right sock, too.
w. A. ROSENFIELD.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

Dear Santa: I want 10000 rooters
for next summer to help us win all our
ball games You might also land few
in Davenport. You know l am now
president of the Rock Island Baseball
association. Yes, am-some fusser in
sporting matters. W. H. RECK.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
channel, you may be compelled to ride
on the railroad trains in summer.
c. S. RICHIE, Major, U. s. A.

Dear Old Fellow: Bring me all good
days for my ball team during the play
ing schedule next season. Bring nine
speedy players for my friend, Charley
Schaffer, Davenport have enough.
That will be all. JACK TIGHE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

Dear Santa Claus: Bring me two
new street cars that can run between
our factory in the west end of the city
to connect with the regular cars. The
walk is too much for US in winter. l
will be awfully much obliged.
C. r. NOURSE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
PIIes cured in 6 20 14 DAYS.

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to
cure any case of itching, blind bleed
ing or protruding piles in 6 to IA
days, or money refunded. so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

buyers to deal with.
Recently he was in La Sale It was
last train time when he finished with
lis last customer, and he was obliged
10 either sit up late and wait for the
next train. or remain over until morn
ing. He chose the latter alternative.
He had an interesting selling" bat
he with Miss -, one OF the buyers
whom he called upon during the after
noon. She ordered large bill. as she
Usually did, Of Jones' house. She and
Zones had known each other for years.
she Is 20 years his Junior.
Mrs. Smith. Rock Island, and Mrs
Blank CT LaSalle are old chums. They
Exchange letters weekly. Mrs. Blank
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

nesses. The matter has been kept
very quiet here and the facts came
out only yesterday. The sheriff Of
Foster county, n. D., IS on his way
here to take the prisoner back for
trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

CThe annual trip of the water wagon
will take place the morning of Jan. l..
The hour will be announced later Those
wishing seats reserved must make ap-
plication through this department. 1t
is hoped there will be room for all. but
those desiring safe seats are advised to
apply early to avoid disappointment)
Editor Water Wagon Department:
How many stories is the cart to have
next trip? Last year 1 was about 10
feet from terra. The driver was a
nervous sort, and during one of my
moments of meditation the off horse
SHE'D at a striped pair of hose-you
will recall the day was drizzly, and
they came Highland your Uncle Duval
slipped. It's a long story-not unlike
those of others. Please see that 1 am
in the vicinity of the front axle
H. e. F.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

III Iue ldi 3
est concerns
in it's line in
the west. He
draws a big
salary, lives
W e ii. sup
port 8 hi 8
family in
8 t vie, and
h a s al d
aside enough
to keep the
wolf from
the door in
the event Of
an emergen-
cy. Jones, in
many Of the
cities tn at
he visits in
the course
has women
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
you know, they go out great deal to-

you know, they go out a great deal to-
gether."
Miss -, the LaSalle buyer, a
month later, was in Rock Island. She
was a guest at the Jones home. She
remained a week. During her stay
she was visited by a young man from
another city. He is a younger brother
of Jones and is betrothed to Miss
-, the buyer.
Miss -, the buyer, and Mrs. Jones
have been. intimates for several years.
They are devoted friends. During Miss
IS stay with the Joneses they
gave several dinners for her. Among
those invited were the Browns and
the Smiths. Both Mrs. Brown and
Mrs Smith thought Miss per-
fectly adorable. At one of the dinners
Mr.. Jones and Mrs Brown sat to-
gether.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

My Es smes friend: Please bring
me 500 yards x asphalt. There will
not be room in my stockings for it, and
you can leave it in the woodshed.
ROBERT REXDALE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

Dear Santa Claus. Sir: An want
is $1.500,000 for my river between st.
Louis and st. Paul. You ought to be
interested, as you take a trip every
summer on the water. If you don't
bring me enough money to deepen the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

Hoot, Sanda: Send me one game of
"ouch." Don't tell anybody wrote
to you. A. S. BAXTER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
Water Wagon Editor: How long is

Water Wagon Editor: How long is
this trip to be? 1t might be a cold day
and one might have a doctor bill to
pay as result Of exposure. However,
am willing to take a chance. have
a bashful side kick who taps the rye
on the quiet-one of those lonesome
fighters. Outside of the family circle
few know how tenaciously he bucks
the line. I was wondering II we
couldn't hide him under one Of the
seats. Unless he has some assurance
of being put under cover I'm afraid
he'll default, Do what you can for
him. G. P. o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

Dear Santa: I want one nice, big
postofice. Please don't let Uncle Sam
apply the pruning knife to the appro-
priatlon H A. J. MCDONALD.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

Editor Water Wagon Department:
l suppose you are always open to sug-
gestions. Why not good idea to have
our annual after nightfall? You know
how the pikers crowd the side lines.
Or, we might be permitted to wear
false whiskera. OF course. Z realize
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
Neighborhood Scandals.

Jones is a travelling salesman. For
~years he has been associated with one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

The merit
and reliabili-
Fity of the Bit
tiers has been
lunQuestioned
for over 66
years. Then
you really
ought to try
a bottle for
Sick Headache
Sour Stomach,
Indigestion,
Costiveness,
Colds, Grippe
and Malaria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

Editor Water Wagon Department:
Going to have anything for the chills?
1t may be a stormy day. enclose so
cents for the pot to purchase a demi
of courage. BILL ].
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

Editor Water Wagon Department;
If the horses are to be friendly, cop
me straddling room on the pol lar
their heads. I'll at least have the sat
isfaction there Of remoteness from the
hoi poll. II. r. J.