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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-01

They say that writer's, as rule,
live to a good age"
Some Of them have TO, In order
20 get their money from payments
on publication magazines"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-01
SO He Waa

SO he Waa.
"OffIcer. what's the charger"
sternly demanded the Judge, gazing
at the shiyering culprit.
why, Judge. I found him run
ming off with a can sof gold paint"
How came he TO be In this
plight?" queried the magistrate.
Il tripped him up, your honor"
grinned the officer.
II find him gilty." Numbered the
Judge.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-01

A Lesson In Horticulture.
| Little AIice--Do peaches grow on
trees or on bushcs7
Small Tommy-Thcy don't grow
on neither. They come In cans
Buffalo News.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-01

WHAT with the bar association meeting the standpat-
promotedsrcty party function the Aber-
deem steamroer crowd held OF reunion at Tacoma
yesterday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-01

The Smart What kind Of
nut sundaes DO you asrses
Tho DRUG CIerk--All kinds
Tho Smart Aiec-Thsn gimme =
doughnut sundae
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-01

Hes the meaness man In town"
Go oni"
Yes. air. When told him |
couldn't remember anything any
more he wanted TO borrow a ten
right off"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-01

SEATTLES postoffce business growing rapidly
Pretty safe indication that the old keeping up with
the procession"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-01

YES Gov Hay signed the bill which took the nomination
Of judges OF the direct primaries and placed
them in the old convention system.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-01

TALK about American supremacy Emperor William of
Germany has his family dentist Dr. George Watson
pr Onondaga NJ Y And doc says he keeps imperial oars
In first class shape,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-01

Not Always What They Seem.
Tho court was having trouble
getting n satisfactory jury.
lis there any reason why you
could not pass inpartially on the
evidence for and against the
prisoner" asked the Judge OF a
prospective juror.
Yes" was tho reply: 'thc very
looks OF the man makes me think
be IL guilty
why. man" exclaimed the
Judge. that's the prosecuting attor-
neyi ladies Home Journal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-01
Observations

SOME folks put their skeletons in closets others put cr
hobble skirts
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-01

IT'S great relief to have Taft informed at last that he's
been nominated Now when they've told Woodrow Teddy
all about THEIR selections settle down quietly the
business Of electing Of EN-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-02-24
THE DESIRE OF
ALL NATIONS.
Realization Of The Divine Prom.
Iss 10 Mankind
SHALL REIGN ON THE EARTH

PASTOR Russell, Preaching at Calcutta,
says That the FuIhlmsnt Of tho
Lords Plan For tho Salvation Of tho
World 10 Just Bsslnnlng-Points
Forward to Msssiah's Kingdom as Tho
Time When Al The Families Of the
Earth Shall Do Blessed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-02-24

Calcutta, Feb.
18. The Foreign
Missions 1nyesti-
CATION Committee,
appointed by the
international Bi-
BILE Students As
soclallon, is here.
The Committee ex-
pedlto their work
by each giving spe-
cial attention to q
different feature
OF their lnyestiga-
ilOn. This IA their
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-02-24

.ae lungs, opens the secretions. aids
sApec.oration' and restores the system
70 a healthy condition. For sale lv
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-02-24

salnt Paul wrote Nov We know IN
part, but then we shall know even as
also We are enown,n q Corlnthlans
ain, i2l Alasl every true Chriatlan
must realize bow his own knowl.
edgO Of God and that OF bis forefa,
thers has 80 slightly exceeded the
knowledge of the heaihen and that he
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-28

I'd rather be a booster than knocker
any day,
I'd rather praise than criticize In what
1 have to say.
I'd rather not be wise
At the cost of others signs,
And would rather see the good things
than the evil that men do.
/ would rather far be wrong
When / boost a man along,
Than be perfect in my Judgment, but
make everybody blue.
Brifley the advantages #
membership In the commercial body
are these:
1. Membership carries with 1t the
use of the various departments Of the
association. It will improve your busi-
ness, increase your influence, introduce
you to the men of affairs in the COM
munity.
2. The commercial organization
must be the leading factor in the de-
velopment of the city.
1t is not only the duty Of every citi-
zen to participate and assist in this
development, but it is also of great
personal advantage to do so, and
should be considered one OF the highest
privileges to be striven for. Therefore,
you aid yourself and the town by join
ing the commercial association.
A bee and a buzzard are flying over
great city. The bee lights upon some
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-28
ARE YOU RUN DOWN /?
Awaken to the Danger and Cure the
Weakened Kidneys.

Kidney sickness runs you down to
the verge Of collapse before you know
the cause. When you seem unable TO
pin your mind to any task, your back
aches and You cannot do an ordinary
DAYS work, 1t is time to ask yourself
this question: Are my kidneys work
ing right 2" The answer is in your
condition.
Sick kidneys slacken their altering
work and the uric acid circulates with
the blood, attacking brain, nerves,
muscles and vital organs. Don't wait
for the serious trouhle-begin using
Doan's Kidney Pills when YOU feel the
first backache or first notice urinary
disorders. This remedy has given new
bfe and strength to thousands.
Proof of merit in a Pensacola citi-
Zen's statement.
Mrs. c. T. Lehr, 62S E. Government
ST.. Pensacola, Fla, SAYS: TT gives
me pleasure to say that the benefir
Doan's Kidney Pills brought in my
home some years ago has been per-
manent. A member of my family suf-
fered from kidney trouble as the result
OF a strain. The pains in the back
were severe and there was q loss of
strength and energy. Doan's Kidney
pills were finally obtained from the
Crystal Pharmacy and after they were
used a short time, the trouble was
corrected"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
Remember the name-Doans and
take no other.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-28
ADVICE ABOUT GRIP
How to Escape It's Danger
Gus After Effects

With so much grip In town this win
ter a few words of advice viii not be
out of place.
First, grip is no trifle. It's after eff
fects are often very serious.
Second, grip is particularly bad on
children, old people and all who are
not in the best Of health.
Third, grip hangs on-takes away
your energy and appetite-leaves you
feeling weak and played out. That is
a dangerous condition.
The best thing you can do Is 20
build yourself up with Vinol, our de-
ncious cod liver and iron preparation
without oil. 1t tones up the system
and makes you strong and vigorous.
Read this letter from r. ]. Lown.
Oneonta, n. Y: 'T had an attack OF
grip last January which left me in a
very badly weakened and rundown
condition. Lately began to take
vinol and 1 find it strictly all right.
1t began to help me from the very
first and now l am as we'll as ever"
Remember, we guarantee Vinol 70
do just what we say-We pay back
your money if it does not. White 5
Pharmacy, Pensacola, Fla.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-28

tiny rose garden and flies away laden
with honey. The buzZard seeks back
alley where some carrion lies rotting
and reeks with its scent
Between an optimist and a pes
simist the difference is rather droll.
The optimist sees the doughnut, the
pessimist sees the hole"
Boosting is called the religion Of the
west, and when they decide to boom a
town they first have funeral of ali
the knockers
Never tear down.
Always build up.
Give good measure.
Do not grudge.
Rejoice as much in the progress and
prosperity of others as in your own.
In fact, your oAUn success largely de-
ponds on the prosperity of others.
Use every opportunity to advance
the interests Of your town. If there
are no opportunities make them.
Organize your association. Keep II
working along lines broad enough 10
advance the best interests Of your
town and favor none.
Your prosperity viii largely depend
on the development of this section
therefore, when you can aid In the de-
velopment of West Florida do So The
the advance Of the south generally.
Then take an interest in all matters
looking to the development of the
south.
The south is expanding and develop
Ing wonderfully. Her productivity ag-
gregates seven billion dollars annually.
She has 49, miles of railroads. Her
national banks, with a capital Of tsyo
hundred and thirty-Eix million dollars
have two billion dollars of assets. Her
exports are more than tWo-thirds Of
the whole country. Two billion dollars
| individual deposits in banks. Three
and one-third billion dollars in manu-
| featuring. Nine billion dollars in farm
lands and buildings. constitute about
one-han of the true wealth of the
south of twenty seven and one-halt
| billion dollars.
In thirty-two years her population
has increased in number fourteen and
/ one-haR millions. Her wealth has
/ increased from nine billion to twenty
| seven and one-half billion dollars.
With q land area of SIS per cent 81
the total OF continental United States
/ and population about equal to tbs
whole country in 1850, her wealth and
corn crop Is greater than that OF the
nation In 1860
| She has more spindles and looms
manufacturing capital. investment II
| farm lands and BUILDINGS. cuts more
| lumber, sells more agricultural and
| mineral products, has a greater Goa
output, three times as much oil, nearly
/ as many miles of railroad, than tht
/ whole country in 1ss0-32 years ago.
Marvellous as this development ha.
/ been, the country now has popula-
/ ton of only one hundred million. I
| is said il viii be three hundred million
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-28
662, day or night, will get
a launch quick. Pensacola
Launch Company.
CARRIERS.
Special to The journal.


Carriers, Feb. 2e-Mr. ]. NJ. Jorden
returned from Crestview Wednes day
On the launch Swan, bringing with him
beautiful bride. He and Miss Alice
Smith were married Sunday. the 18th
inst, at the home of the brides uncle.
Mr.. W. R White. in Crestview. The
wedding was a quiet affair, only the
immediate relatives of the contracting
parties being present We extend to
them the old sailors wish: May their
voyage on the sea of life be free from
angry storms. meeting none but little
squalls"
Mr.. D. Raymond Battenfeld was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. n. Hartgrove
Sunday.
A heavy wind, accompanied with
rain. visited this neighborhood early
Tuesday morning. causing considerab bic
damage TO buildings and forest trees.
Mr.. Manuel Browns house was blown
down. besides some so 0trees.
Messrs. W. N. Hartgrove and G. W.
Allen and wife were Camp Walton Wis
itors Sunday afternoon
Among the Mardi Gras visitors to
Carriers were Messrs. S. III. johnson.
Williamson and Snowden. They went
and returned on the launch Swan.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-28

in fifty years. We must expect and
prepare for more than twice the past
growth in the next 80 years. This
means new and improved methods, bet
ter living, and gigantic conception.
Then, let US not befog and retard
the present by Harvesting 1t to the
spirit of the past. Rather let us reach
forward into the future and bring it's
conception into the present. Whereby
only can we have in ourselves that
hope, courage and knowledge requisite
to prepare for and take advantage Of
the southwark swing of commerce, the
onward rush of the great composite
nation, the advancement of learning,
and the millennium dawn of the highest
development of the most fertile land
of the best government, and of the
greatest people the world has yet pro-
duced
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-28

49, :
The Everglades drainase Favored the project since first heard
in 1904 It the enterprise
Experimental Everglades.
Using drainage transportation
o n maxim change
ands and for
Simplifying proceedings, and providing speedy
secure justice
justice prevail
not echnicaities
from public corporations
all Florida
in
and
Prohibiting a mon by a
State Iand-in miles limit railroads
otherwise the labor
Commission
protection
other public
Limiting
Perfeciug Primary system better Primary
officers
public colleges institutions
needed improvement for Deafan Dumb Institute
The public school the home the should
ndard and ong forc country schools
o he Income
law o prev.n at Legisa
o OF
Tribute emo honor to our Confederate soldiers liberal pensions
Legislation the 0 land
railroad claims land Coast Railroad
other land claims
giving to ma a
Authority disseminating special
the Legislature
people petition
OF similar
conditions the privilege Omcer
performing
OF mali and o
immigration Commissioner Of Agriculture.
the State University giving information
Institutes
Publicity transactions of state County
wharf for the public.
passenger
encoachment
Improvement OF Hospital
Needed for reformation onender
methods uncomproming
loyalty
o State affair
all of the above policies pledge myself
PARK TRAMMEIL.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-28

There are now $4,000 foreign seameu
In the British mercantile marine AS
respects conditions Of service in the
British Navy, It appears that able sea
rren receive only 2 r-rny dav more
than the rate Of I shilling pence, es-
tabIixhed b. the admiralty In 1852.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-28

Phone 100 for taxi. eve
never sleep" Southern Taxi
Co.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-08-30
Little Folks Party

Little Ruth Warren entertained
on Thursday evening from 4 to 6.
with a lawn party, the occasion be-
ing her fifth birthday Games We're
played in which the tiniest tot took
part
Just as the games were at their
jolliest. the big cake was placed on
the toble and for a thee the games
were forgotten and eager eyes rest
ed on the beautiful cake bedecked
with candles.
Clarence Banks was the lucky
one, receiving the piece containing
the ring; Charles Banks the but
ton, Rue Kelley the nickel and Lo-
rec Stokes the thimble.
Punch and cake was served after
which all prepared to return TO their
homes, declaring Miss Ruth to be
an excellent entertainer.
A GUEST
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-08-30
Another Homo Burned.

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. o. p.
Trueblood on South Scurry street
was burned about - O'Clock Wed
uesday night.
The house was the former home
of r. J. Bronson and was owned by
II. y. Hamrick. Ncighbors rushed in
ms soon as the alarm was turned in
and quite a lot of the household
goods were saved. The house was O
four room structure adm worth
probably $1,000. There was insur-
ancc on the house Of $500 and 500
on the windmill The latter was not
damaged The home of Mr.. T. j.
~ son was not damaged, EXCEPT
b the intense heat
Mr.. Trueblood carried 5000 in-
surance on his household goods.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-08-30

Il. w. Whlnnery Of near Dunn
brought us last Saturday samples Of
a new kind of feed raised on his
place this year. It is called Feterita
and greatly resembles white maize.
The head is not so large but the
grains are larger and OF o white col
or. Mr. Whinnery read a notice In
the Signal early in the Spring from
the Commissioner of Agriculture, OF
fering to furnish seed to any one
who desired TO experiment with the
plant and he sent and secured a
pound Of the seed He planted five
rows about 500 yards long, and viii
gather from 10 to 20 bushels of
grain. Very little rain has fallen on
the crop since II came up. II has
been Just G5 days from the time of
planting to maturing Of the heads.
Maize and kaifir corn planted in the
same field do not show up as well
and MIR. Whinnery Is of the opinion
that it will stand the drouth better
than either maize or kaffir corn. He
viii plant several acres next year.
and quite a number OF his neigh
bors have spoken for seed.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-08-30
WHY 1T SUCCEEDS.
Because It's For One Thing Only and
Snyder People Appreciate
This

Nothing can be good foreyerything
Doing one ing we'll brings sue
cess.
Doan's Kidney pills do one thing
only.
They help the sick kidneys.
They relieve backache, kidney and
bladder troubles.
Here is reliable evidence to prove
lt.
J.. II. witt. sweetwater Texas,
says: "I can recommend Doan's Kid
ney Pills as they did a great deal Of
good TO my kidneys. had pain In my
back and when ! saw Doan's Kidney
Pills advertised, ! got a box. They
soon cured me. Since then on sew
eral occasions ! have taken this rem
edy with good results and / can re-
commend II highly"
For sale by all dealers Price SOC
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, ~ Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-08-30
Card Of Thanks.

We desire TO extend our heartfelt
thanks to those friends who so gem
erously and devotedly assisted us
during the illness Of our husband
and father We desire also TO eX-
press our appreciation of the visits
and loving ministratlon OF the young
people who were so kind TO visit
and cheer MS during our affliction.
We too. feel very grateful 10 Dr.
Warren for his faithful and atten-
tive service.
Respectfully
MIR. AND MRS. ALBERT TIN
Mrs J. H. Tinker,
Mr. and Mrs Geo. Brown
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Tinker.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-08-30

The city should evolve some sort
of plan to more quickly get the
FIRE lighting forces In operation
when the alarm Is turned In. Mr..
Chapman, who manipulatcs the hose
wagon lives some distance from town
and necessarily It. takes up valuable
time for him to get to the station
and get the apparatus to work. If
the city would keep a trained team
and a driver at the station, it would
not take more than three or four
minutes to hitch up and get to fire
and thereby the saving of proper
ty would soon more than pay for
the equipment
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-08-30
Indian Killed ON Track.

Near Rochelle. Ill., am Indian went
TO sleep on a railroad track and was
killed by the fast express. lie paid
for his carclossness by his life. often
10 ls ut way when people neglect
cough and colds. Don't risk your
life y zen prompt use of Dr. King s.
New Discovery win cure them and so
prevent dangerous throat or lung
trouble. at completely cured me I'm
a short time of a terrible cough that
followed severe attack of Grip
writes J. r. Watts, Floydada Texas,
"and / regaiued IS pounds iu weight
that I had lost Quick, safe, reliable
and guaranteed soc and 500 Trial
bottle free at all druggists
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-08-30
Prizes Awarded.

To the Altrurian Club, Snyder, Tex
as:
Ladies: We. your committee desig
mated for the purpose of selectioe
property owners in the limits OF the
city OF Snyder. entitled to the gen
erous prizes Offered by the city an
the instance Of your club, rs a mark
Of appreciation and honor for the
cloanest and best kept premises have
awarded as follows:
First Prize TO Mr. George Barge
man.
Second Prize to Mr. Chas Lock-
hart
Honorablevmontion in the follow
ing order:
Mrs. Laura Nation,
Mr.. Homer Gotten,
Mr.. w. r. Brice,
Mr.. J. b. Coleman,
Mr.. j u. Eubank
In making the inspection Of our
city, your committee was agreeably
surprised at the amount of effort
that has and was being expended in
endeavoring to meet with your re-
quirements and we are certain that
this movement on the part OF the
Altrurian Club has initiated an in
terest which not only adds to the
beauty of our city, but has been the
great means of reducing the usual
high rate of summer sickness.
Respectfully submitted,
DIR. SEQ A. HARRIS,
WALTER w. DAVIS,
T.. j. ANDERSON,
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-08-30

An Exchange says: Every store In
Ennis can materially aid the work of
bringing people to Ennis by pushing
his own business with advertising.
He will get the first returns and the
whole town will get some benefit
from his advertising. Then If all Will
advertise heavily, the whole town
will be benefited from the efforts
of each other.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-08-30
j. n. HAMETT.
Maryneal. Texas

S. r. Johnson, living east OF Sny
der brought as a Banana musk mel
ON last Saturday that weighed llia
pounds, was II inches in circumfor-
ence and nearly 80 inches long %
greatly rescmbled the old Quill mel
on. but DIS much sweetcr than that
old chill and fever incubator This
ls the frst melon of the kind we
have seen in the west. and D. was O.
real curiosity Co some of the old
West Texans who saw &c.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-08-30

1920 acres, rough, strictly grazing
land. fenced in, three pastures and
a good well and windmill on each
section. No other improvements.
located three and four miles Of Mary
neal. Patented title o. k. Price SO
per acre. 22O acres adjoining Mary
neal, half tillable, 20 acres in cul-
tivation, fenced, cheap camp house.
well and windmill, horse and COW
sheds. Price $4,000 per acre.
VIII exchange for well located
farm lands of equal value. No In.
numbered land considered This is
a good chance for one who wants 90
change from farming TO stock rails
ing.
j. II. HAMETT,
Maryneal. Texas.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-08-30

The Rebekah lodge in Snyder was
recently visited by Mrs. Wynn the
state president and Mrs J. ID. Al
exander, Grand Secretary OF the
state Assembly.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-08-30

Palmer. Texas, Aug 25-Rev. f.
J.. Hutchinson of Snyder began "a re-
uyal meeting at the tabernacle here
Much interest is being manifested
by big crowds that go to lear h.m
nine conversions Rev Hu.ch.ln .s
assisted iu the song service by Prof
sherman CulweIl OF Pooley.I.e IeE-
ass.
a later export states that the
meeting resulted Boo JIG conversions
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-08-30
A TEXAS WONDER.

TheTexas Wonder cures kidney and
bladder troubles, removing gravel,
cures diabetes, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism, and all irregularities Of
the kidneys and bladder trouble in
children. If not sold by your druggist
will be sent by mail on receipt OF SLOO
One small bottle is two months treat
ment and seldom fails to perfect azure
DR.. e. w. Hall, 1926 Olive street, 81
Louis. Mo. Send for Texas testimonial
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-08-30

we take this method TO express
our profound gratitude 20 the fire
BOYS and 20 all our neighbors and
friends who worked So faithfully.
unselHshIy and effectively last We'd
nesday night TO save our home from
buruIur
II thrills as with grateful admir-
alton when We think of how stroue
men mounted on screen doors and
other improyised scaffolds and scale
ed the roof thus risk.ng their lives
to do such maguauimous service for
us
We vuI always entertain rhe ...a
est possible appreciation Cor .
HcI-
SIR. and MRS o.. J. UG.T- -
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-08-30

/ Durinp the summer months mothers OF
Dung children should watch for any un .n
., raj looseness Of the bowels When gwen
rompt attention al this time serion. trouble OF,
al nv be avoided Chamberlain Collie Cn9li
e and Diarrhoea Remedy can always be
,,enended upon. For sale by all dealers.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-08-30

Sallow complexion comes from biz
lous impurities in the blood and the
fault lies with the liver and bowels
they are torpid The medicine that
gives results in such cases is HER
DINE. It's o. Cine liver st'uu.alt and
bowel regulator. Price SOC. sold 1y
lll druggists.