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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
The Community Idea

men
 
 heart a prices the first m oher hous of acres worked out and will potf t aside ommm n tchesa mmtyh has about ofw unity 0 9 minue eowalkof churches andot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
Each 40 Acres a Home and Independence

With the ordinary ability farmer profit of $25 to $50 for each from 5000 $20OO above all pense In this great section of Alabama may live like lord less than takes to live like beggar of the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13

The weather is mild the round; the climate excellent The lands free from malaria ypod that drawback the lowlands of other nothing could 40 acre farm m th
 section time each 40 represents independence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
Limited Amount of Property

As we stated before, only limited amount of this property will be offered for sale now, some 32O0 acres in all This will divide into approxi- mately 80 farms. Already, before announce ment is made, we have in sight at least 100 pros pective customers, from which number we may reasonably expect to sell 25 tracts of land. The limited number remaining will be eagerly sought We would urge an immediate investi- gation of tho tracts. We will gladly show the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
The Prices and Terms

The pre these
 
  ttheear beer plantation and loft plantation them n farms is nfamean them afarmert amapac Oana cash and 21 month the O 6mhs wi grant tn purchase within The deferred
 
 
 owners ,proide he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
Of Alabama at Alfalfadale
To Be Sold in 4O-A

Several ouand cesof tn % Bak % au swodf pd ercnHba npur the HaTe dCp to t acre rtha mall Hfnrof fthsat babt to I oIur hh t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13

Each 40 tract of this land figure represent home and independence farmer of ordinary ability They
 fine legacy for the city to leave to his children for they advancing in value the of 5 year No ideal home spot could be found in the world than the Black
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
Compare Value With Other Land

and the westerns st now f Q O m d he W al r smany lspe "a n al h crops zed wand gnenh emt tfn Hh Ia an h Ia to place n 
  xetb tlndst ar Hd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
Rapid Enhancement in Value

money as can be had. At the same time they will earn handsome income on the investment at all times (some similar lands in the state are earning as high as 40 and 50 per cent per annum net on a valuation of $50 per acre). The city man who wants farm for recreation, pleasure and profit will find no investment superior to money placed in one of these tracts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
What the Soil Will Do

aote eane tt i Iif m m flze 70 t o the acre.; the tract beng offered f sal have be iI O. o 50 0 mcot O. fkgn therefore the nos pGta
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-04-11
SNYDER Oil We'll

Snyder Tex, April 3. Mr.,
Chesney representing the Pro
ducers' Oil Company. is here and
has made a careful examination
Of the log Of the oil well here.
which is now LOO feet deep,
and he says the formations are
the same as az Perolia. The
drill has been working in shale
and asphal,um.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-04-11

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cause you need 'em. You need
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to know what's going own in
your own county and community.
You need The Dallas Semi-Week-
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of the worlds doings and pro-
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Subscribe now.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-04-11

Judge Robinson had this office
to print a batch of cards this
week as reminder to the voters
of the 72nd Judicial District that
he is in the race for District
Judge. He expects to make a
thorough canvass Of the District
before the primary July 9th.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-04-11

those who would make their continents
through the corridors of time brave the psrs
of civilization and sacrifice their lives humanity and
preserve the of their country.
better dadem of good deeds than to don the
purple of authority noble contribute life toward the
prosperity of country than to spill blood the field OF
hattie Texas Needs Great Men
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-04-11
-,'>S,&%E<
TEXAS NEEDS
GREAT MEN

XXXIII. PATRIOTISM.

- URING famine the Roman government commissioned
Pompey food from foreign countries and when
the expedition confronted by angry and he
urged delay order avoid danger he replied 1T not
that live but is that CO. and he went
The human forward only when has great TO
meet the emergencies Of civilization and citizenship that
plauds sefsacrifce in leadership
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-04-11

3 Weir, Of Abilene, Sheriff
Nor County, was in the
friday of last week, looking
business matte rs.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-04-11

J. J. Dillard. informed the
Avalanche man that he was in
the race for recollection 10 the
Office of Representative of this
district, Mr.. billiard made the
best representative that we have
ever had, and is an unceasing
worker while in Legislative SEES
sion. He probably accomplished
more during his frst term than
any other man could have done.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-04-11

j. 4. Juden. representing the
Coles Manufacturing Co., who
make the celebrated Coles Hot
Blast heaters that have become
famous in the Lubbock Country,
was here the latter part of last
week. L. B. Wright. who is
sales agent for these stoves in
Lubbock purchased heavily for
future delivery and a great deal
more will appear in the Avalanche
about them when the proper
time arrives. -
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-04-11
Lubbock Ships Much Feed
CONTINUED from page three


Continued from page three)
and the time is not far away
when they will be realities, not
theories.
Certainly the country needs
farmers. That is a general bus
mess proposition, but the farm
ers need the country as an indi-
vidual business matter. We need
small farmers, not extensive
land holders. And to get the
best results we must work to
that end.
The man who speaks of the
day when this will be a coun-
try of irrigated farms, as well
as a country of great farms with
out irrigation. speaks but the
truth based upon revealed facts.
That steam railroads. electric
lines and cities will mark the
changes of this country during
the next few years, just as a
few railroads and towns and
farms have marked the changes
of the past few years, is a physi-
cal certainty, not a wild conclu-
sion. But these things will not
come until the right effort has
been put forward in that d.
rection and for that purpose.
Nature has furnished the re-
sources, the natural possibilities.
Man must work out the result.
The man who plants and
reaps is the man who will really
do things. Upon him de-
ponds our welfare, our destiny.
To him we must give the help
ing hand. the solid elevating
thought and the true measure of
real opportunity. How long
will il take the business men of
every community to fully realize
this fact. and put il into active,
actual opportunity? How long
will it take the people of this
country to realize that the man
who tills the land and not the
man who owns it for specula-
tive purposes is the real benefac-
tor? How long will it take the
whole people to properly realize
that a little tract of land sold
to a man who becomes a citizen.
a producer and an active factor
IN the community's affairs is a
Denefactor, whereas the man
who buys land for speculative
is a burden on the back
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-04-11

Garments MADE r the Mission
Sewing seeSfrv. 0fthe Methodist
churc on hlspN at the Lubbock
MercaNtfe CyMpany's store and
at residents of Mrs. Posey..
Orders taen for plain sewing, by
the socj&. 32-tf
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-04-11
Of the community? II
not whether tine tract !
or small. the result Is

VI cs1s0us euS tC0ss 10 Siihpiy
measured in proportion.i
The man who holds the land
for speculative prices stands in
the way of progress and de-
velopment. The profits that ac-
crue to him in an unearned
increment. He has taxed a
whole community for his private
benefit. He has stood in the way
of others. He has said to prog
ress: Stand still or pay my
price. Why should an individ.
ual be permitted without license
or limit to thus tax community.
while a state hesitates to make
this individual pay the price or
get out of the way. The state
say. fence public road and I'll
fine you. People must travel
that wa, and you shall not inn
pede their progress. Yet the
state permits the individual to
fence thousands of acres, call it
a pasture. say to the producer.
keep out of here, while the raw
land is taxed at two dollars per
acre.
The state says to the factory.
I'VE should charge you no
taxes as a means of encour-
aging factories. The same state
,ays to the man with improved
and. Pay full value for this
A foolish. unjust pol /
cy that largely encourages idle /
holdings of land. and within its I
very character and results dis
improvements.
This proposition is up to the
legislature through the people.
Nhat will they do about it?
We must work to an end il
We expect results. One wagon
Dad Of farm products is worth
more as a solid business prop
'sition that a tram load OF hot
dr.
While contemplating our pos
Utilities don't overlook the
hings that must be done 10 get
he proper results.
See Loe1ak Robinson for
ant housed MN s. 10 S2a per
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-04-11
/! IA; ;!!,(;ARD(J|
Tho Woman's Tonic

I so years of proof have I
convinced those ~hdtested
II, that Cardui quickly f.
lievea aches apf pdnS fue
to woSanYYfakneSsYand
helps NftrsIo. Ru,Y up,
weak wd&h p Hsl,h and
strength. T5oNaiNs of
women have Pund Csrdui
to be a real life saver.
Why not test il for your
case2 Take Cardui todayl
The Clio messenger., 1912-01-26

roar as delegates turned in larger mum
bers and recognized him.
The vast body Of the auditorium was
crowded with men. Posts supporting
huge placards indicated the division
OF delegates into counties. The gem
erals own county was nearest the door
by which he had entered. AT n call
from some one these delegates climbed
upon their settees. They gave three
cheers for him. 1t was a spontaneous
tribute to the one great man of the
state. their county's favorite son.
The word passed rapidly. Other
counties came to their feet. The band
was playing. the early enthusiasm Of
the day was fresh. men had not had
opportunity to exercise their voices till
then, and as the general passed down
the side aisle Of the hall he was cheer
ed by every delegation. Harlan fol-
lowed him closely, and the duke was
at their heels. Every man in the hall
saw the little group. 1t seemed emf
nently fit that Thelismer Thornton
should escort General Weymouth. But
the duke did not realize that the gen.
eral was shrewdly using that opportu
The Clio messenger., 1912-01-26

the rumors that are afloat. / propose
to have two of these men go with you
and stay with you. And If you deny
half heartedly or If you attempt ANY
more sneak tricks or If your name is
not put into nomination today I'll
stand out and declare what is in these
affidavits. If you want to save your
self and the men who bribed you, obey
my orders"
II don't understand why you want
me to go ahead now," Spinney ventur-
ed to protest.
And | don't propose to take you
into my confidence enough, sir, to in
form you. i simply instruct you to do
as l say, and If you obey / and these
men here will do all we can to cover
up this nasty mess in our party. It's
In your hands. whether you go to jail
or not"
The general signaled to Harlan. and
the young man opened the door. Spin
ney went out with his watchful guard
ians.
Now you ought TO be able to hold
your men together until we need them,
gentlemen said the general, address
ing those who remained. But you'd
better get out among them and see
that they stay in line. Defend Spin
The Clio messenger., 1912-01-26

pull out. The secret was to be kept
until 1t should be time for the nomi-
mating speeches to be made on the
floor Of the convention today. i have
here affidavits signed by responsible
parties who heard the entire transac-
ton" 1t was accusation formal, couch
ed in cold phrases, without passion.
Spinney started. The perspiration
began to stream down his face. But
in spite of the staggering blow the
fight was not out of him. He thought
quickly, reassuring himself by the rec
ollect.on that his bedroom door had
been locked, and men were on guard
In his parlor There could have been
no eavesdroppers. This must be a
bluff.
That's lie!' he shouted.
Don't you below at me, sir! I'm
not trying to extort any confession.
But you're wasting time denying. I'm
sure of my ground. The god of good
chance lodged you in the traitors
room last night, Mr.. Spinney."
The man stared at him, frightened.
not understanding.
There's a false door and slide in
the wall Of that bedroom, Spinney, and
the old politician who put it there
years ago passed the knowledge on to
me. I'm willing every one should
know 1t now. When you go back l
will have it shown to you. 1t will
convince you that these affidavits l
hold in my hand are not guesswork.
Look at them and deny-deny once
more, Spinney."
But the candidate had no voice now.
He glanced furtively from face to face.
"Spinney," one declared bitterly,
we've got you dead to rights. There
amt any use in squirming. We sus-
pected you when you hid away from
us, and General Weymouth put us In
the way of finding out just who was
with you. You might as well give in. =
The general did not wait for Spin
ney to speak. He was in no mood
then for listening. He was in COM
mand. He was issuing orders. The
battle was on, and he was in the sad
die.
Il propose to have your name go be-
fore the convention, Spinney. You
must walk out Of this room and deny
The Clio messenger., 1912-01-26
The She pherd and the Sheep.

IKE beacon marking shoals,
Thelismer Thornton stood at
H;SCS. the head of the broad granite
(4&3aaj steps that led up to the con-
vention hall. General Weymouth and
Harlan came up the steps together. He
swung between them and went along
into the hall.
From open doors and windows band
music blared, welded with the roar Of
1000 voices, each man shouting his
conversation to be heard above his
neighbors. 1t still lacked ten minutes
OF the hour set for the opening Of the
convention.
Under the cover Of the uproar as they
walked along the duke delivered some
very vigorous opinions to his grandson,
expressing himself as to the latter's
state of intellect judgment and general
fitness to be allowed loose among men.
You're too righteous altogether! I've
been easy and patient with you, but
don't propose to stand at one side now
and see you ruin yourself politically
Why are you letting the boy do it.
Varden?" he demanded, turning on the
general You're old enough to know
better. HE'S no help to you now.
supposed had grandson until you
got hold of him.'
you've still got grandson, but you
haven't got a political tool to use in
prying open new governorship deal
every fifteen minutes" declared the
young man. you took me to General
Weymouth, you pledged me to him-I
pledged myself to him. l don't pro-
pose to discuss this matter any fur
ther. I'm my own man when 1t comes
to politics."
"Thelismer, wouldn't say any more
Just now" suggested the general you
are angry, and I've told you many
times in past years that your Judgment
Is not good when you are angry. But
this is no place for talking these mat
tersw
The curious had already begun to
throng about them. General Way
mouth was marked figure in gath
ering. The early buzz that greeted his
first appearance in the hall grew loud
er and louder and swelled into an up
The Clio messenger., 1912-01-26

Il ask your pardon for interrupting,
general" said Linton manfully, "but !
want to be as square with you as /
can. Interests that belong to others
will suffer If continue with you.
things being as they are. i make
haste to speak before you tell me any
more. / ask to be released"
'As a soldier l might question a res
ignation on the eve Of battle, but as n
politician / want no half heartedness
In my ranks. Good day, Mr.. Linton" !"
He stood very erect, and his air ad-
mitted no further explanation. Lin
ton bowed and went out of the room.
There is no half heartedness here!'
cried Harlan passionately. "Is there
anything can do, General Way
mouth?"
go and bring Arba Spinney to this
room at once. Understand the situa-
ton before you go. l have already
sent men for him. He has refused to
come. Tell him this Is his last OPP
portunity to save himself from such
deep disgrace that 1t will drive him
from his state. l wish / could tell
you to take him by the collar and lug
him here. l venture to say you have
the muscle, young man. But minutes
are valuable-bring him."
Harlan hurled away. Mr.. Spinney
was not in evidence in the parlor of
his suit, but Harlan heard his tre-
Mendous voice in the bedroom. That
voice could not be softened, even in
an exigency.
Several men whom Harlan recog-
nized as members of the state COM
mittee were seated near the door. and
when ne approached to knock one Of
them informed him that Mr.. Spinney
was too busy to be seen.
rs Mr.. Spinney afraid Of visitors"
demanded the young man. His mien
impressed the men. They knew that
he was Thelsmer Thornton's grand
son. They conversed among them
selves in whispers. Without waiting
and before they could stay him he
flung open the door.
"Mr. Spinney, / have been sent to
bring you with me instantly. VIII
you Gomez
"Where?"
"Its a matter for your ear, sir But
you must come"
He propelled his man toward the
door, and Mr.. Spinney went. 1t is
likely that he concluded that no very
serious damage could come to him in
the presence of Thelismer Thornton's
grandson. But when they arrived near
the door of General Waymouth's par
.lor Spiuney recognized what 1t meant
and resisted.
"1t's a trap" he gasped. Il thought
your grandfather
The Clio messenger., 1912-01-26
PROLOGUE OF THE STORY.

Thelismer Thornton, locally known
~ Duke Of Canibas," for fifty years
boss Of his district plans to retire and
send his grandson, Harlan, to the leg
hlature as his successor. The reform
srs in his district, who are called
"Ramrodders," endeavor to defeat
Harlan for the nomination. They are
led by Ivus Niles, Evangelist Dudley
md others. Harlan is unwilling to be
candidate. but his grandfather in
sists. Harlan and Miss Glare Kava-
nagh are very much interested in each
other, and Thornton and Clare's ia
ther try to break up this intimacy.
The reformers are in control Of the
caucus, but Thornton's followers STAN
pede them by starting forest fire and
during their absence nominate Harlan
for the legislature. Harlan helps sub
due the fire, learns Of his nomination
and tells his grandfather that he will
decline It because it was dishonesty
procured.
However, the duke gets him to run
for the Office. settles with farmers who
lost by the forest fire and practically
assumes management of the whole
state campaign. Harlan meets Glare,
who. gowned and gloved, looks more
mature. Thornton and Harlan pay a
secret visit to Ex-Governor Weymouth
and get him to accept the nomination
for governor in order to beat Arba
Spinney. Harlan meets pretty Made
leine Presson. Weymouth startles
Thornton and other leaders by insist
ing upon writing his own platform
and upon a rigid enforcement Of the
pronibitory law. They refuse to NOM
lnate him. Harlan deserts his grand
father and supports Weymouth. Har-
Ian and Lawyer Linton call upon Way
mouth.
The Clio messenger., 1912-01-26

nifty of displaying Thornton, the elder,
in his retinue. The accident fitted
with some plans of his own.
"How do you like the sound of that,
grandfather Harlan flung over his
shoulder.
There's no politics in that, you
young fool. A hoorah isn't nomina-
| tion."
But he could not hide from himself
| the plain fact that Warden Weymouth
was tremendously strong figure in
state affairs.
There was sincerity behind that out
burst. Eyes glistened. Faces glowed
with admiration and respect. The
duke wondered bitterly how much Of
that extraordinary tribute was inspir-
ed by the publicity work for which the
state committee had spent its good
money.
The general led the way in at the
side door that admitted to the stage.
He was on familiar ground. Behind
the stage there were several ante
rooms. He appropriated an empty one,
hanging his hat on hook.
"Not an elaborate layout for a can
didate, Thelismer," he remarked pleas
antly, 'but headquarters today is
where we hang up our hat"
"Vard, you don't mean to tell me-
seriously, at this hour-that you mean
to be a candidate?" Thornton had put
ocfA hat ho1
and quick ire, because his grandson
had seemed so blind to his own per-
sonal interests. There was solicitude
now in the old mans air.
81 got you into this myself" he went
on. 81 coaxed you in, for the situation
was right and ripe. You kicked it over
yourself. l haven't any compunctions.
Ward. l stayed with you just as long
as l could stay. But I'll be dod-jim-
med il I'll shove a governor onto my
party that's hybrid of Socialist and
angel. Now, you can't swing this thing.
Everett's got it buttoned.. tell you he
has! You're too big man today to get
before that convention and be thrown
down. I've got better line on the sit
uation than you have. Ward, let's not
have this come up between us at our
| time Of life. It's bad-it's bad"
"It is bad" returned the general
quietly, "but not for me! And it's too
late to stop. I'm going through with it,
Thelismer."
There was dignity-a finality Of de-
cision-that checked further argument.
Thornton shifted his gaze from Way
mouth to his grandson, started to say
more, snapped his jaws shut and walk
ed away.
The door Of the antepom afforded a
view across the stage. The hour had
arrived. The secretary of the state
committee appeared from the wings
and waited until the delegates were in
| their seats and quiet. He read the call,
and then the temporary organization
was promptly effected, the tagged dele
gates popping up here aIui there and
making the motions that had been in
trusted to them.
a clergyman invoked divine blessing.
beseeching that the delegates would be
guided by the higher will in their de
liberations.
After the prayer the routine proceed
ed hurriedly. For five minutes the
convention seemed to be In a state Of
riot. Men We're believing and yelp-
Ing and standing on settees. The coun-
ties were holding simultaneous eau
cuses for the purpose Of selecting each
its vice president of convention. its
state committeeman and member OF
the committee on resolutions, the reso-
The Clio messenger., 1912-01-26
Arba Spinney's Plight.

OYS," General Weymouth
continued, 81 want you to-
Linton raised his hand to
gain the generals attention.
The Clio messenger., 1912-01-26

: IKE a beacon marking shoals,
. Thelismer Thornton stood at
@Nn the head of the broad granite
4s4Akj steps that led up to the con-