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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-11-30

hog which demand was getting be-
yond the supply and our imported
olive oil which came too high for
the average use About the time this
condition began to become alarm
ing, King Cotton with It's cotton seed
oil came to It's own. and not only ro-
lleyed this shortage, but forced hog
lard down from ono-thlrd to ono
half It's relative value.
Now comes the dawn Of the pea
nut oil industry and with the man.
uiacturc Of Gooberlne. the trade
name Of the shortening made by the
Texas Peanut Works. We viii have
product that bids fair to dlsmantle
both hog lard and cotton seed oil
compound. Why? You may ask. The
answer is easy Just shell a hand ful
of cotton seed and eat them; then
Try The raw peanuts and you viii see
the difference. II the raw peanut Is
palaiahle. then naturally the oil
would be no less palateable. About
one fourth the weight OF the Spanish
peanut ~ oil and this oil is per-
tectly odorlesa, colorless and after
q little refining process le perfectly
Naturally compound made
from the oil Of the white peanut win
be preferable tothat made from cot
ION seed OIL. and for this reason. I
ook forward to the time when Coo
bernie will hold prodomlsatlng
ilace IN every American kitchen.
THE TRxAs PEANUT WORKS
nallus, Texas.
Offices In slaughter Building
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-11-30

with a warm inner lining OF lambs
wool Of canton flannel. Many Of the
more sumptuous wraps have huge
collars and cuffs Of fur. Some have
Wide collars Of lace, copied perhaps
from the picture. Of vandyke. Vel-
vets, duyetyns and brocades are us
ed for the more elaborate AFFAIRS.
Simple Innings are always the best. no
matter how rich the material cao
Innings OF contrasting colors add to
the picture; sometimes a wonderful
lining Is the only trimming used.
The prevailing modes either in
the new hustle lines or The straight
silhouette are good aud include many
delightful designs 10 both typeg
The Question Of Gloves
"Aro we going to wear gloves this
year2" Yes and no. IN fact you may
do as you please, For very formal
times. big receptions The opera and
so forth long gloves Seem appropri-
atei but Tor less formal occasions.
dances, teas. and oven tho thoatre. e
Us considered perfectly permissible 90
leave them on Short white gloves
mus. always De worn with long
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-11-30
2 100000 CATTLE STARVING TO
DEATH IN TEXAS

J LThere are enough cattle Starylng
Ebath in a strip Of land tho size
/of Germany In Texas to feed all the
limited States soldiers In France for
1.-Two years.
I-qoid Hools eAIl sui kpA oul n lugL
Hem In Texas was characterized by
Chas. Mccarthy. special represents
Hive Of Herbert Hoover who returned
ressnyy from an investigation Of the
cattle conditions in Texas. There arc
4. n 900 head Of cattle starving to
il1lh In Texas and our cattle rails
<s are asking help from our Gov
|nment, What II those same cat
akcn had planted ono hundred
its Of peanuts TO every section Of
r.sa land Ia Tmaa. The story would
I4se read like thls. There are two
nIlIlon head Of sleek fat cattle In
Itxas ready for market, which will
va khe Texas cattle ralams many
sIl|Ysna Of dollars. Some may argue
Dat II has been too dry 70 raise pea
nuts Or anything else where these
cattle arc starving. Well let's see, Ia
MlncfnI wells. Dublin. comanche,
81 Non. Cisco. Rising star tlleburnc
Brentwood and siophenyllle in the
drought bolti Yes. Well there are
bn.hrIa or peanuts and from one half
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-11-30

Mrs. ". A. nciwell has THE week
sold her farm Of soi acres west Of
Snyder to Mr.. S. @. Llnsiord Of
North Texas at $3.50 en- acre.
"a. F.. Cornelius engineered tho
deal Mr.. Lunsford erpect7 to move
m INC place about the nrsi OF mex
year and will be a valuable addition
to our farmer population.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-11-30

cream lace with touch OF blue In
tho crystal beads on the waist.
Colfiures and hair ornaments are
very simple too, this year. The hair
may be slightly waived and brushed
softly back, ending In a loose knot at
the nape Of the neck Another way Is
to pile II up on the head In a soft
roll. The French twist Is favored
too and also one secs the hair dressed
as to appear "bobbcd" Rhinestone
pins and combs may be used lf they
are not too large and elaborate Ear.
rings are coming to tho front this
year IN many unusual and Interesting
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-11-30

The best way to give good advice
is to set a good example. when 9TH
ers see how quick you get over your
cold by taking Chamberlain Cough
Remedy they arc likely to follow
your example. This remedy has been
In use for many years and enjoys an
excellent reputation, For salo by all
dealers.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-11-30

shapes The single loop. ,he double
loop and The trianela aud gold arc
very popular and Che gypsy earrings
afe md OF the moment.
The Evening Coat or Cape
Tho evening coat belongs to tho
Same class as The little girl with a
curl when It Is good 81 is very very
rood and whom It la bad lts ho-rld'"
], too, must Be staple, becoming and
warm and It % Gar wiser 90 choose
a good material and lining and do.
without trimming capca arc enjoy
ng quito q vogue This year. IRON the
one shaped like an I0l'an officers
to the cape coat. onr nov,l rose col
ored cape saw al the theatre the
other nlrhi, had a collar. n yon
could call It q collar. made entirely
Of rose colored satin roeosi They
were placed in rows, one aboy, the
ether. un,n the effect was a large
boquei OF roses with the center flow.
or the lady's head Satin Is being u--
cd a great deal. Satin lined with satin
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-11-30

H'HNfsh hfsfH
ones does not see a uniform or two
among the sombre attire OF civilians.
someare given for the Red Cross, or
a pet war charity; others In honor OF
visiting soldiers and sailors. Part Of
tho "blt" Of those who have to stay
at homo Is llghtheartedness, to try
to even balance In the world
The League for simple Dressing
Women OF good taste and patriot
ism everywhere seem to have Joined
League for simple Dressing. The
only bylaw seems to be Conservation
OF Material and the motto "slmpll-
city" One of the most attractive Of
the seasons fads In evening dresses IL
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-11-30
WARTIME PARTY FROCKs AND
NECESSARY EVENING
WRAPS.
What coIffurcs are Doing

Wartime and partlcal Two things
sound very far apart, but In the
history Of every war great stress is
laid upon the brighter side Of life.
One reads Of gay parties given during
our own civil war and dances and
routs played important parts In the
War OF the Revolution. The frocks
were simple ones to be sure, but one
can have Just as good a time in
plain costumes, II they are becom-
ing.
OF course there are parties and
dances and teas. now; great fun they
arc too. for II is rare indeed that
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-11-30
BRINE FOR nErTER SHORT
ENlN0.

INin about ten yoara ago there
feeling Of uneasIness as to
b ialnro supply Of cooking fats.
"a uneoaluets was felt among the
1dIiA sro1hfy iobbdfs and sober
hiking public ia general as the
y .2uIce Of supply came from the
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-11-30

Fresh line cream chocolate just
arrived. All Kinds OF candy at the
Owl Confectionery. 1su
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-11-30

See J. T. Boil & Co. for Tanks,
Well Casing. Flues and Flue Lin.
lnss. scr
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
SALISBURY

Mrs. I. Kent Fulton, Misses Lois and Mary Warner spent last Friday in Bridgeport.
 Edward O. Williams had the misfor- tune to sprain his ankle last Saturday.
 Mrs. George Senior and children visited her mother at the House of Mercy hospital in Pittsfeld last Friday.
 John Peabody has been visiting his grandm other here.
 Mrs. O. H. Hardisty spent a couple of days last week in Pine Plains, N. Y.
 At the Grange meeting last Thursday three candidates. Mrs. Lloyd O. Boice, Mrs. Harry Mellon, and Donald M. Thrall, were given the 1st and 2nd degrees.
 Mrs. Nora Foley has been visiting her daughter in Torrington.
 Mrs. Carroll Miles and Miss Florence Hortie spent last Saturday in Pittsfield.
 Mrs. Ellen Pulver has been quite ill the past week.
 Miss Agnes Mead, Mrs. Malcolm Spur motored to Pittsfield on Monday.
 Mir. and Mrs. R. J. Whitman and child left on Monday for their new home in New London. ! Robert Scoville and sisters are now occupying Mrs. Ellen Hunters resi- depce in Barack Matiff.
 The Annex to the White Hart Inn is nearing completion.
 The officers of the Salisbury Associa. | fin., holI ,,,aaks.rx Cnk rJax afternoon. It is not known as yet whether the Salisbury Fair will be held, on account of the war. Another meet ing will be held in about a month to settle the question: l A. l.. Dickinson has purchased an Overland car of Harry Brink.
 Miss Nellie O. Ball was home from Millerton over Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Haubennestle of Poughkeepsie spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Edward Barton.
 E. o. Williams is spending a few days at his home, owing to a sprained ankle which he received on jumping from a wagon.
 Miss Jennie l.. Clark spent the weekend with Miss White in Lakeville. Confirmation will. be held at St.. John's Church Sunday morning at I0:30 o'clock.
 Grenville Hunter and family of Hartford spent Sunday at W. B. Rand's.
 Horace E. Ball of Waterville and Mrs. Andrew Flatten and child of New York have been visiting at John Suydam's.
 Mrs. David Hatmaker has been visiting her son in Canaan. Christopher Rand entertained some of his little friends on Saturday in honor of his birthday.
 Mrs. Burt Clark is entertaining company from out of town
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
ASHLEY FALLS

Ira. E. Manvel was in Pittsfield last Wednesday.
 The annual business meeting of the in the Methodist hall Wednesday even Ing, and the following officers were elected for the coming year: Fred Smith, president; Ira E. Manvel, sec. retary; Mrs. John Dunham, treasurer. The committee officers appointed wei e Mrs. f. P. Smith. Mrs. John Durham, Mrs. Walter VanDeusen, George Hall and Walter VanDeusen.
 Miss Laura Brewer spent the week end with her cousin, Anna VanDeusen.
 Mrs. Christina I5eattie is spending the week in Saratoga, N. Y.
 Edward Dons bough and wife were guests of A c. Bowen Sunday.
 Richard Marschat of New York has been visiting his mother, Mrs. Katherine Marschat.
 Miss Alice Bowen was very pleasantly surprised at her home Friday evening by fourteen young friends, the event being her fifteenth birthday. She was the recipient of many gifts and 6 purse of money.
 Harry Ferry was recent guest al his home.
 The funeral of William E. Johnson, Jr., who died Thursday night, after 8 short illness was held in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Mir Coutant officiating.
 Miss Anna Pinkava was an over Sunday guest of her sister, Mrs. Alfred Mansfield of Shelton, Conn.
 Norman Granger of Hartford, Conn. has been visiting his niece, Mis: Martha ssDailey.
 lucius Scoville died in Torringtor Monday morning at the age of 69 years The funeral service was held in Pilgrim church, Canaan at 80 Wednesday burial in Canaan cemetery.
 Alfred Heaton of Lakeville called or friends here Monday.
 Miss Eleanor Sackett of Collinsvill, spent the week end at MT. Woods.
 The annual meeting of the Ashley Falls Cemetery Association will bt held in the M. E. hall Friday evening of this week.
 Mrs. Nelson and children of Canaan were Sunday guests of Mrs. Harriet Benedict.
 H. O. Tallerday is installing a gaso line tank on his premises.
 Fred Leffingwell was a weekend guest at H. c. Tallerday's.
 Mr. and Mrs. E. Futile of Danbury are staying with Mrs. Tuttle's mother Mrs. Frank Stahl.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
LAKEVILLE

Horace Landon has been quite ill the past week, but is now on the gain.
 Mrs. Grace Hurd of Lee, Mass. spent & couple of days in town this week. Mrs. Hurd has rented her house for the coming year to MT. W. H. Hinman.
 Orson Hartford is in Pittsfield, Mass hospital where he underwent an opera tion last week. He is expected home in few days.
 Charles Walsh, editor of the Pawling Chronicle and Amenia Times was in town last week calling on old friends.
 Jack Stuart and brother James are at home for short time
 Milo Martin is confined to the house with an attack of the grippe.
 The wedding of Miss Martha Norton to MT. Carl A. Skinner was solemnized on Tuesday afternoon at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. Thomas l.. Norton. A large number of guests from both in and out of town witnessed the ceremony.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
WEST CORNWALL

MT. Fred Cole, on entering the barn one morning was very unpleasantly surprised to find the horse, which he had been keeping through the winter, had died during the night
 Plans are belng made for Decoration Day, one feature being flag raising at Cornwall.
 Our rural mail carrier is now de- livering mail by auto, which usually he finds is much quicker than horse, although occasionally, at first, it took longer.
 Mrs. Vaber, of West Stockbridge, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Willis Potter.
 Last Sunday was Mothers Sunday, and was observed in both church and chapel. In the morning Mrs. Heddon gave fine solo, "The Faith of Our Mothers; adapted from the Congrega. tionalist. The pastor, Rev. O. N. Fitch, spoke on the same topic. At the chapel, MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Sturges gave a large bunch of carnations which were much enjoyed by all. At the close of the service each mother present, re. ceived carnation.
 The s. $. is planning for special services on Children's Day, the second Sunday in June.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
EAST CANAAN

The Ladies Aid society will meet Thursday afternoon at 9 o'clock. The W. O. T. U. will meet with the ladies at the same place.
 Chas. Goodwin is out with a new Ford runabout.
 Mrs. G, s. Cunning has returned after spending the winter in Way ne, Pa.
 Miss Clara Allyn spent few days last week in Waterbury.
 The Cheerful Workers are invited to meet with Miss Mary Stratton Satur- day afternoon.
 Frank Sage of Brewsters, N. Y. is at O. H. Sage's for time.
 Dorothy Roberts of Canaan was at her grandfather's over Sunday.
 The Brotherhood supper and lecture was we'll attended, thanks to the Canaan Brotherhood. The supper was highly praised. The lecture was fine, and those who did not take interest to attend missed treat.
 G. H. Moeser spoke Sunday morning in the interest of the Volunteers of America, his talk was of the work among the poor in the cities and was very interesting.
 Our Sunday School is invited to attend d meeting in Millerton next Sunday afternoon in the interest of Sunday Schools. The speaker is Robert Darling, president of the State Associa- tion.
 The temperance rally Sunday even- ing was largely attended, and the speakers were interesting.
 Messrs. John Casey and George Condon left Monday for Seymour, where they are employed making barrels.
 Mir. and Mrs. D j. Foley of May brook, N. Y, arc spending few days at their home here.
 Miss Rena Whiting of Torrington spent Sunday with friends in town.
 Miss Etta Gallagher spent the week. end at her homo at Bethel.
 A drama entitled "The Kentucky Girl" will be played in the village hall Friday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
CORN WALL

On Wednesday the ninth a bran ch- at.large of the Red Cross society was organized with Mrs. Frank Loucks as chairman, John E. Calhoun treasurer and Mrs. E. O. Starr secretary. They are to meet for work weekly at the Gal. houn gymnasium. A committee of su pervision was appointed consisting of Mrs. R K. Southwick and Miss Amelia Hart of West Cornwall, Mrs. B. S. Milford and Miss Faye Benedict of Cornwall Bridge and Mrs. A. M. Clark of East Cornwall.
 On Saturday the town school com- mittee met and voted a small raise in the wages of teachers for the coming year; they to do the music teaching without special appropriation for it. Various needed repairs also were agreed upon.
 Last week Miss DeWolfe, the music teacher at Rumsey Hall, learned that her brother in the British army was killed at the front about Easter.
 MT. Knight, who has trained the Rumsey company, and the Cornwall Home Guard, left for Plattsburgh on Friday. He is greatly missed in school, guard, and Cornwall chorus.
 It iis planned that the guard buy uniforms as the state can not furnish them, and the Cornwall people will gladly help them.
 sixty foot flag pole, as yet mounted on "horses", lies on the green, making its toilet, in anticipation of Memorial Day when it will rear its golden pate into the sky.
 Lloyd Kittinger left on Sunday to join the cavalry.
 Dr. Lieb and his wife came last week to the Kellogg place to make preparations for their summer here.
 More gardens, and larger than usual, ais to be seen on every hand, but very little is yet growing in them.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
DIsTRIoT OF CORNWALL ss. Pro-

N lhASA VI N0AeLN w aA1I pss 1T Ao~ D bate Court. May 12, 1917.
 Estate of Bridget Fully late of Corn- wall in said District, deceased
 The Executor Patrick 0'Donnell having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 ORDERED-That the 21st day of May A. D. 1917, at 1880 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate office in West Cornwall, Copn. be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allow ance of said administration account, and this Court directs the Executor to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time aud place. by pub fishing this order once in some news paper having a circulation in said Dis trict, and by posting a copy on the public sign post in the Town of Corn wall where the deceased last dwelt, at least [ days before said time assigned.
 Certified from Record,
 Geo. R. Smith, J-dge.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
DISTRICT OF SHARON, ss. Court o of Probate, May II, 1917.


 Estate of Charles R. Swift late of sharon in sail District deceased.
 The Executor having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, 1t is,
 ORDERED-That the 2lst day of May 1917, at 9 o'clock in the afternoon. at the Probate Court in sharon be, and the saiIe is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said admi inistration account with said estate, and this Court directs the Executor to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said District, and by posting a copy on the public sign post in the town of sharon where the de. ceased last dwelt, at least five days pre- vious to said day of hearing and return make to this court.
 Frank W. Dakin, Judge.
 A true copy
 Attest. Willard Baker, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

The Board of Relief for the Canaan Fire District, Sewer section) will meet at the Canaan Sa !irgs Bank rooms on Saturday, May l9, 19l7 from o'clock a. m. to l2 noon, for the purpose of making any corrections found necessary or legal in the assessment made by the Fire District Committed, now on file in the Town Clerks office.
 John B. Reed
 Board of Relief H. F. Lyles
 F. F. Stevens North Canaan, Conn.,, May 10. 1917. |
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
DIsTRIor OF SHARON ss. Probate

OUUIVt NHIOII NSi FHIF
 Estate of Lizzie M. Kelsey late of Sharon in said district, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the district of Sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the credi. tors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg lect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be de- barred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested 10 make immediate payment to
 Frank A, Hotchkiss, Executor.
 Post Office Address, Millerton, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
TSvlLLE

Etta Bushey is at her home for a visit.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Houston and children of Lime Rock were at Mrs. Houston's home Sunday.
 Claud Scoville and family from Waterbury are at MT. Scovile's home in this place.
 Willis Hurlburt's saw mill is to move to Lee, Mass. soon.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
More Men For Navy,

The senate has passed the bill au- thorizing an increase in the navy from S7,000 to 150,0O0 men and an increase in the marine corps from IT 400 to 30,- GOO men.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
Lady Decies Becomes War Nurse.

Lady Vivien Decies, who before her marriage to Lord Decies was Miss Vi vien Gould, daughter of MT. and Mrs. George J.. Gould of New York, has joined the Scottish women's hospital contingent and will go to the Rouma- nian front for nursing duty.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
HIsTRIoT OF CORNWALL ss. Pro.
bate Court, May l2, 1917.

0 bate Court, May II, IHII.
 Estate of Ellen Harold late of Corn- wall in said District deceased.
 Pursuant to an order from the Court of Probate for said District, will be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder, on the 2lst day of May A. D. 1917 at o'clock in the afternoon the following Real Estate of said deceased, situated in the town of Cornwall viz. :: All of that parcel of land situated in the village of West Cornwall. Conn. as per application on file
 Sale to take place Sign Post in West Cornwall, Conn. in said Cornwall. Terms made known at time of sale.
 Patrick O'Donnell, Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
CORNWALL HOLLOW

Mrs. Scovell who has been spending some time at the home of her son, Henry Scovell at "StoneIea" has gone to Darien.
 William Palmer of Lakeville spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Margaret Palmer.
 Aaron Jaffe bought twenty five head of cattle one day last week.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
Attest. Willard Baker, Clerk.
DISTRICT OF SHARON ss. Probate
 D Court May IA IQIq

OUuIV, uHN I9i IUIIs
 Estate of Caroline s. Knight late of sharon in said district, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the district of sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the claims for settlement. Those who neg lect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be de- barred arecovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 Emma s. Barss, Post Office Address, Lakeville, Conn. -s Cyrus $. Sedgwick, Post Office Address, Sharon, Conn.
 Executors.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
JOHN BARLEYCORN
 A POOR SOLDIER
LET'S 60 DRY AND WlN WAR

Prohibition Is Needed ln the Ranks as We'll as In the Fle-More Grain Is Used Tn Manufacture of Liquors Than Entire Fleet of German Submarines Can Sink In a Year.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
War Is Sober Business.

We are in this war to win, and win we must, but war is sober business Rust now bread is as vital to France as 3ullets; she needs American grain as hadly as she needs American troops.
 The war has come home to us, and we shall feel it sorely before we are REEough. Let us begin our sacrifice by a great big saving, saving of 1000, NO loayes a day-enough to feed the aHmies and the navies of our allies and anrselves. If we lose this fight we shal ysE broke. Lets go dry and win.
 After we have tried it we may like dr well enough to stay dry. Wht k1ows?
 Copyright, 1917, Science Service.)