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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-06

The Speed Fiend has the Fastest LII
or Car In the u. S. A. He admits It
Himself and is willing TO Tell All
about 1t any time. Didja never hear
how he went from Here to Whazzat,
- miles in ~ minutes, and how he
Made the Whoozis hill on Highg He
should have his Speedometer Inspected.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-06

ately took up the search.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels has
ordered a most thorough investigation.
Officials at the navy department admit
that no American submarines are in
operation in those waters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-06
GIGANTIC AERIAL
FLEET BILL GETS
START in HOUSE
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, July chairman Dent
of the house military committee today
introduced an administration bill au-
thorizing the establishment OF a gigan-
tic aerial corps. He expects to report
the bill out next week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-06
BIG wHlskeY THEFT
ey UnIted Press.

McAlester. Okla. July 6.-Thieves
broke into a Katy freight car today
and stole two 6ogallon barrels Of whis.
key
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-06

You win find all the
local news every day
in the Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-06

The Latest News by
Wire Daily from the
U. P. Association.
The courier-index., 1917-10-05

sown in the cotton or corn middles. The earlier these crops are put in the more pasture, will be furnished,
 8 If crimson clover is sown on land for the first time there must be proper innoculation. This may be done by treating the seed with in- noculation material that can be se- cured free of charge from the U. s. Department of Agriculture, Wash inton, D. c. It may also be secured from the seed houses. Burr clover seed, if sown in the burr, carry the lnnoculation On good soil nothing will make more winter grazing than rape. The. seed is. cheap and only about four pounds is required per acre. A seeding may be made now
The courier-index., 1917-10-05

T. s. K. Brewer, a bookseller and stationer of Brighton, is usually credited with having invented the envelope in Europe. Before this time people simply wrote the address on the outside of their folded letter. but
The courier-index., 1917-10-05
PAGES WEEKLY LETTER

[ Little Rock, Oct Green forage crops should supply most of the feed for the hogs this fall and winter. Practical farmers have learned that corn alone is very expensive for hogs during periods of normal prices. Att the present price it ~proBibitive. If hogs are to be grown with profit. corn must be supplemented by green grazing Right now every farmer should SOW a few acres Of wheat, oats. rye. burr or crimson clover
 In many cases these crops can be
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and another in February Rape makes good mixture with wheat or oats.
 Try some new vegetable for winter use, and all of the old ones. Green things for the table will cut down the doctor bill and also reduce the grocery bill. The land for the fall garden should be prepared at once.
The courier-index., 1917-10-05

Break the soil in good shape Har- row and drag it until 1t is smooth
 form and all the clods broken. Among the we'll known vegetables that can be planted now are turnips. radishes, kale, rape, onions and let
The courier-index., 1917-10-05

about 1880. Brewer offered some sheets of paper for sale on which { was difficult to write the address He then introduced small envelopes and these quickly caught the fancy q the fine ladies of Brighton. The ds. mand for these quickly spread
The courier-index., 1917-10-05
Concord. Mass. Dec. i5. 1Ss9
My Dear Boy:

concord Mass. Dec. l5. tS60
 did not have the opportunity hoped to ,.n N. you last evening and therefore take this opporlup n when we are sending you your mittens and the en~9g opes which you forgot to give you a few last vord E affectionale counsel from home.
 One of your first duties a soldier will be to ,., all the you of your health The firmer Ina, the better you will be able to do any service or und any fatigue required of you To preserve vour h,ES you must try to live regular and temperate a IiTa " possible hope you will not try to avoid your full sba of labor danger or exposure. where either necessary called for. Take every proper occasion for bahna your whole body-and scrupulousy regard your pera al cleanliness matter how much trouble il may us you Have nothing to do with sprituous liquors of any kind. Take your food as regularly as you can get ii and neither eat immoderately nor go long time without food if you cen avoid it. Especially be careful not to eat to excess after long fasting
 hope you will never disgrace yourself by any pro aneness obscenity. and will avoid all conversation or companions where they allowed.
 Try to preserve cheerful and contented spirit and encourage It in others Bear hardships without grum bling and always try do more. rather than less than your duty You will have occasion to be patient much oftener than to be brave.
 The duty of soldier is unquestionng obedience but beyond this, hope you will cultivate kind re- spectful and consderate temper toward your officers fctveneseffent,td etaon shrdlu cmfwyp vbgkq etaon
 | hope you going with love for your country and your cause and with determination to be faithful to every duty you have undertaken. My boy. you bear the name of one who. to the end of his honored life shrunk from duty, however painful. nor from danger to which duty called him. Be sure that you do discredit to it. Neither by cowardicc. by false hood. by mpurity. by evity. by seliishneSS. Re member always your home and your frcndsthose who will welcome your return with pride and joy if you shall come back in virtue and honor who will cherish your memory if, faithful and true. you have given up your life; but to whom your disgrace would cause pang sharper than death; Remember your obligations to duty and to God And may these thoughts keep from temptation and encourage and strengthen you Tn q; nger sickness.
 And now. my dear boy. l commend you to God and to the power of His grace. May God bless and keep you Think of your Heavenly Father in health and in sickness. in joy and in Go to Him Tor strength and guidance You are very dear to hearh and your absence leaves great place vacant m TIT home. If it be accorded to His will, may you come back to us in safety and honor-but whatever before us may His mercy and love be ever with you and Ills grace be sufficient for you.
 With deep affection
 Your father.
 F. R. HOAR
 Samuel Hoar Corporal 18th Regt, Mass Volunteers
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Advice For Every Soldier
PASSAGES FROM \ LETTER WRITTEN BY n,n. l.. LOCKWOOD HOAR TO HIS SON SAN1f,UD UDdE HOAR, WHO HAD JUST STARTED FOB
 THE CIVIL. WAR

The ertrdctS printed betoW from an eminent |, dchuSeffS Judge fo his soldier son. are nOrp bojn ho The United Stdtes GoDernmeHt to net0Iu dr3f,d o he National Army and 10 DoiuneerS in The bon M lo l0W serge as an inspiration 10 Them in The siruooIl against Germany "gge
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-17
REVIVAL MEETING
At AUDITORIUM
DIR. non sHULER Is PREACHING
TO LARGE AND INTERESTED
CONGREGATIONS


Ihe reV'Vai meeting u"u'' '"'
auspices OF the Methodist ehuree
was begun at the Park auditoriuh
Sunday morning Rev. r. D. shuier
Of Paris, who had been engaged TO
do the preaching had wired PASTOR
Maync that he could not get here
before Monday and Presiding Elder
J. T. GrIswold preached Sunday ana
Sunday night He held the quarter
ly conference Monday and preached
again Monday night.
Mr. Stanley Burdine' OF Amariiio
who has had successful experience
as a revival song leader Is here ana
is getting the choir well organized
DR.. shuler came n Monday and
plunged into the work with charac-
terlstlc energy He spoke to a large
crowd at the Bank corner Oh INV
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-17
RED CROSS WORK
WELL UNDER WAY
SYSTEMATIC WORK WILL BEGIN
MONDAY AUGUST 10Th At
THE WORK ROOM.

The Snyder Red Cross Auxiliary
met August 18th at the City Audi
,orium There will be no more regu-
lar mass meetings Of the organiza-
tion but whom necessary meeting
will be called by the Chairman.
The necessary preparations have
been made and systematic work viii
begin at the work room Monday,
August 90. The leaders Of the six
squads who are to make hospital
supplies will meet with their respec-
tive squads from 4 to Q ,. m. ANY
one. whether member or not may
work in either OF these squads, at
times convenient. Following are the
leaders and their respective days OF
meeting
Monday Mrs. Geo Ledlow.
Tuesday Mrs. W b stanneld.
Wednesday Mrs. +. A. Grayum
Thursday Mrs. olin Hardy
Friday Mrs. II. G. Towle.
Saturday Mrs lsadora Baker.
The chairman Of the Comfort Bag
Committee requests that the bags be
finished as rapidly as possible, and
left at tho work room.
A table for magazines is at the
Buckhorn Tailor shop This Is un-
der the management Of Miss Lind
sey Anyone having magazines for
the soldiers may leave them nj this
place. Miss Lindsey viii appreciate
It very much II these magazines can
be delivered with the papers of each
month being in consecutive order.
Mrs Richards Of ltasca, was O
very welcome visitor and gave some
valuable suggestions concerning oui
work.
The PresS lnt and several Others
went to Hef leigh last Tuesday and
organized branch Auxiliary. W.
now have about one hundred nfty
members and more Joining every
week.
Watch the papers for further
news and Information concerning
our work
Press Reporter
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-17
SUMMARY OF VALUATIONS
AND TAXATION IN COUNTY

Tax Assessor +. NJ. Brownfield has
completed the tax rolls Of scurry
County and same have been prompt
ly forwarded to Austin The follow
lag IN q summaryof the property
valuations in the county and amount
Of taxes as shown by the Assessors
books:
Acres Of land 576.425, Value 49,
31G.GGO.OO.
Town property, value S935,Ss5.O0.
Horses and mules, S,655, value
Ss797iOo.
Cattle 22.SSg, value sl35,470.OO.
Jacks and Jennets 40. value S3,-
$500.
Sheep 1856. value SS,4G5.OO.
Goats ~, value S2SO.0O.
Hogs 52Os, value S26,s6I0O.
Dogs 81. vmue $4,000.
Vehicles Of all kinds. 1903, value
S141.OOOOO
Goods and merchandise, value
s325,O9AOO
Machinery value s95,S55.O0.
Steam Engines and Boilers $500.
Money, slis. 7S5.OO.
NJ. an fHe m
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-17
Miss Ola Craft OF Fluvanna was
In Snyder Wednesday.


Tho new mo,or lre truck Is here
and Baze and Son are putting the
final touches to IL.
The car is fitted with chemical
equipment and room Tor carrying the
hose. ladders and other Implements
With which to do effective work.
This will be great helr to the
nre company. enabling them to re-
apond quicker and supplying them
for fighting nre with water or
with tho chemical engine.
Mcsars. Massey and Hayter arc put
Ting up now doors at the are station.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-17
SNYDER MAsONs
VISIT swEETwATER

j. A. stavely. Dr. j. W. Warren,
G. s. Conroc, W a Brownneld, J.
C. Sflnson. W. W. Grossand Il. u.
Barnes went to sweetwater Tuesday
upon invitation from the Royal Arch
chapter Of that place to assist In
comforting degrees upon several sol
der boys who are expecting TO be
sent away to war and were desirous
of perfecting themselves in Masonry
before they 90. The team worked all
through Monday and far into the
night and the Snyder bunch got
home at pa. m. Tuesday
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-17
RUSSELL HOME BURNED

The homo of Mr. and Mrs. j. ".
Russell. q mile south of town was
totally destroyed by FIRE last Fri
day II is understood that the FIRE
started from nn oil stove. Frien ls
and nelrhhora rushed to the scene.
but the building burned so rapidly
that nothing could be done and
practically an the household goods
were lost In The flames The house
aas well buiil and we'll furnished.
Aslde 1om the furnishings the
house was worth probably s2,5Oo
Nr Russell carried $3.50 In
surance.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-17
JOINT TRUSTEES
MEETING SUCCESS
STATE SCHOOL INSPECTOR oUN-
NINHAM MADE SPLENDID
ADDRESS.

At ten O'Clock last Monday morn
Ing the county school board met in
special session to attend to some
very important business among 9th.
er things that were passed upon
the Bell School District No. IL was
created, and established snellingf
district in Borden County was con-
solidated with Fluyanna School.
Mr.. l.. T. Cunningham. state
school Inspector was present and
made splendid talk to the Board
He touched upon tho importance OF
the work that was being done by
County Boards. and stressed the fact
that the county boards work was
permanent. and far reaching In It's
scope. He complimented the scurry
County Board on the kind OF work
Il liz doing. The board adjourned at
12 o'clock to meet with the District
trustees at i:i5 D. m.
At the appointed time the Joint
meeting began with the program for
that hour. Mr.. W. W. Hamilton de-
ilvered the words Of welcome and
all who heard that address felt that
they had already been repaid for
their coming. The program as an
nouncod was carried out and much
interest was manifested throughout
the entire program.
About one hundred trustees were
present Almost every district In the
county was represented and ] must
say that the fact itself speaks well
for the trustees Of tho county. II
shows that they are Interested in
their schools and are willing and
anxious to learn more Of how to
serve best In that capacity These
win develop good schools where they
live
Mr Cunningham divided HIS talk
end gave Il to us Ia broken doses,
and It was well that hc did for we
needed time to digest those splendid
thoughts and usethem for soul food
He spoke on vocational training at
length and insisted that we teach
the boys and girls to do the things
that will fall upon them to do In
life. think this point was well
taken In speaking Of state aid he
said that no school had ever complied
with the law and asked for aid that
did not get g. hope that more
schools will seek this aid from the
two million dollar fund thst is being
used to help the country schools.
Il ls the ambition Of your County
superintendent. that every school in
scurry shall De made better this year
than % was last. or ever has been.
Let's work together even though
war and drouth are threatening our
country In o. despairing way. we must
not forget our boys and girls We
must educate them
Yours for better schools
- ID BLACK,
County. Superintendent
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-17
on INrn,EsTs REVIVED,
MANY LEASES SECURED

There are believed to be valuable
oil depo1fs under the surface near
snyder On experts and deologista
have said so aud there Is renewed
interest manIfcsilng here now. There
have been several oil men here this
week and It is learned that many
leases have been taken in prospective
territory
Lotsof people believe that the old
well southeast OF town almost
reaches to the oil stratum and that
the drlll would break into the depos-
II at less than 500 feet.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-17
LIST or MEN
SELECTED FOR SERVICE

The Signal published last week 4
list Of 80 men who had been drawn
for military service and who made
no claims for exemption and were
accepted. Following is an additional
list Of 30 mon who filed exemption
claims not accepted by the local
board and whose names are being
forwarded to tho District Exemption
Board:
John Fred Jobe. snyder
Clarence Melton Knight, Fluvanna
Merton Blsscll Noel, Fluvanna
Lawrence Cooley. snyder
Aubrey Nal Edmonson. Dermott
Harold Irwin johnson. Snyder
Thomas Jefferson Patrick. Snyder
Elmus wenninger, Snyder
Arthur Calvin Pember, Ira
James whiteheld Kerr, Snyder
Harold Black, Snyder
James Olive Green. r. 1, snyder
Edward Ellis Eyerts, Dunn
Roy weaks. snyder
VIM. Before Werner, snyder
Theodore Noel Flippln. Arab
Bos stayely, Fluyanna
Elmer e. Harrington, Snyder
Wade Walter winston, Snyder
Ornn g. Wilson. Snyder
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-17

Tuesday afternoon Mrs Ruth John
son. Mrs. Barnes. Mrs e.. r. Lock-
hart and Mrs. Monroe attended a
mass meeting at Hcrmlcigh The
good women OF that lttle city want
ed TO get In line and do their Bit
About $3.50 we sang America. then
an Introductory by Mr. Shields. Sup
erlntendent OF the Hermlelgh school
Mrs. Patterson appointed tempo
nry chairman. +hen Mrs. Barnes
made an interesting talk relative to
Red Cross work
Mrs Patterson and Mrs Blackburn
also made interesting talks and good
suggestions were made by others a
branch Of the Red Cross was organ
lied with members, as is called for
Mrs. blackburn was elected per
mancnt chairman. Mrs. Jaeggli, treas
urer. Mira. John Thomas, secretary
This organization is to work with the
Red Cross at Snyder Reporter
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-17
wEsTER UNION NIGHT LETTER

Austin. 2 p. m. Aug. 10, 1917
SIGNAL.
Snyder Texas.
Committee held conference yes
terday afternoon with Governor.
This morning he submitted TO leg
lslature matter Of passlgn bill to aid
drouth section West Texas. win be
home Saturday
W. s. Adamson.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-17

Special Lecture To Men NJ I y. m.
Next sunday
Tho night crowds are Increasing
at the Revival Meeting DR. shul-
er ls preaching with force and en-
thusIasm. His sermon Wednesday
night was continuation Of the doc
trlne Of personal Influence and res
possibility Sunday Is expected tc
be great day. Services morning and
night. At p. m. sunday Mr. shuler
will speak to men His subject,
"white Mans White Life" has been
given to thousands Of people with
good effect Daily prayer meetings
are being held throughout the city.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-17
ABOUT
A. 8 N. LOCATION
WITNESSES TESTIFY OF THE
CONFERENCES AND OF
\ THE VOTING.

2 The examination Of witnesses last
Friday in the legislative lnvestiga-
tion Of Governor Ferguson dealt
largely withthe Governors transac-
tlons with various banks and his ac-
tivItles In the penItentlary system
and toward the close OF the day the
matter OF the Location Of the West
Texas A. q NJ. College came on TO
be heard.
Lieut.. Gov. W. P. Hobby was ques-
toned by Mr.. Terrell Mr.. Hobby
told Of comingto Austin and before
the board met to vote on the location
he had talked with Gov, Ferguson
Mr.. Hobby did not travel with the
others Of the committee to see the
several towns and the Governor
went into detail to some extend with
tho witness.
"DId he tell you how he was going
to votes witness was asked.
Yes, he said he was In favor OF
Abilene. didn't tell him then how
l was going to vote. He said ought
to support Abilene, which he thought
was the best place. discussed the
location with Mr.. Davis and many
others during the day. Mr.. Davis
told me that Snyder appealed tohim
most but he didn't tell me positive
ly how he Intended to vote. He said
the school ought to be In a certain
belt, where there was an average
rainfall OF so many inches. Mr.. Full
Ter did not say positively now he
was going to vote. He mentioned
Haskell. Snyder and others. He said
a very serious question for the pro
posed Abilene location was whether
they could get water there. The
Board did not meet that day. Some
Of US wanted to meet that day !
wanted to get away that night II
was suggested that Mr., Davis talk to
the Governor and try to arrange a
meeting, Late that afternoon | had
another talk with the Governor !
told him was opposed to the ABB
lene location. lie still favored Abb
lene, saying It 'unquestlonably Of
fered the most advantages.
Describes CASTING Of Ballots ,.
The witness described how the
members Of the locating committee
were sitting around the table at the
meeting when It was proposed tc
make choice Of a location.
my recollection is, said witness
"that the Governor tore up some
slips Of paper for ballots A motion
was made that the meeting be ex-
ecutive. Then eacn man was called
on 10 state his views. The Governor
stated that he was In favor OF abb
lene. / think he said the water at
Haskell was Objectionable. Mr..
Doughty spo' in favor Of Big Spring
and Abilene. Mr.. Fuller favored
Haskell and Snyder He expressed
a preference for both places Mr.
Davis suoke in favor Of snyder and
eave hls lmurssIon Of several other
nlaces 1 favored Amarillo or San
Angela with san Angelo as my irst
choice Ballsts were distributed by
Mr. rhomason and the hat was pass
ed around The table. The nrst vote
ahowed Abilene 2. Haskell /. Snyder
and San Angelo !"
wlpeau said he was sitting at the
covernors left and saw no ballot
wr,,,en except hls own. and did not
,oos 4, ,hem when thew were drawn
,.om ,he hat He reeordee the vote
~, was called but never looked at
,no ha,,o,s Al All ON tho second bal
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-17

Up Fowler was here this week
from Roscoe to vlnit his son. n A..
Fowler.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-17
FARMERS CONFERENCE
At swEETwATER

The scurry County Farmers In
stitutc had meeting In snyder last
Saturday to arrange for roprcserta-
tion at a district meeting to be reid
at sweetwator on September & and 7
to discuss the matter Of cooperative
buying Of supplies Col. II L. Bent
ley represents a district Of 90
counties In West Texas and he has a
plan by which farmers may save
money in their purchases by coop
Grafton and the Sweetwater meeting
is expected to result In organization.
The delegation named to repre-
sent scurry County are j II. Fondy
W r. Brooks J. A Merritt, J W.
Woody. J S. Hardy J ID Farrar
NJ W. scrlvner aqd Joe strayhorn.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-17

Mrs. J. c. Maxwell and Mrs. Mary
Banks are visiting the. parents at
pialnylew.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-17

Mrs. T.. J Anderson and dauCh'
ter have gone TO Austin.