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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-01
COUNTY COUNCIL OF DEFENSE

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On sa'uiuay '"u ~" w ~ .a.
Council OF Deienso met IN ea'''' .. ~,
sion the iol'o"nk n'1' ,,,..,.'
present Judge Ouien y " r
Mrs c, H. hucnan""' - ''
end ana W. . Aua'Os ,, ......
The toilo"'nb p'0'''1'
hau, o-"'' -. .... a.,,,r,od
Mayor r. r. s'n'." ~"1 p,,n
Enrolment oI'ice' VI Wv y - :,
lie Service reserve D'p"' '''
scurry County ..,.o,.,
Mrs u ~ heu,o" W." 80 ", w 80,
ed Chairman OF NoH'''' ,,, ~,
lcct MAGAZINES 'o' Wv 49,, 49, 900
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-01
FORGET SELF;
Be Americans;
Do YOUR PART
William G. McAdoo.
RICH AND POOR, OLD AND
YOUNG CAN SERVE AND
MUST AID TO BRING
VICTORY
William G. McAdoo.

1--WE have a great deal OF
money to raise and II cannot be
raised by tankers alone.
THE banks OF this country
have not the resources TO sus-
tain Americas needs In this
war and to enable America to
extend 10 our Allies who are
fighting with us the essential
aid which they must have 10
enable them to 90 on with the
war.
"The rich people Of this
country alone cannot do 1t. The
men Of this country alone can
not do II. The women of this
country alone cannot do II.
"But all Of US, the people Of
the United States. by disre-
garding craftsmanship, forget
ting selfish interest, thinking
only Of the supremacy Of the
right and determined TO yindi-
cate the majesty Of our ideals
and TO secure the safety Of
America and civilization, can
do this great and splendid
piece of work.
"Our business these days Is
10 think only in terms Of
America; to forget self; to for
get ambition; to forget parti-
sanship; TO forget everything
except right and justice and
triumph for Americas cause
and the suppression forever Of
those Infamous things which
have cast civilization itself into
the darkness during these last
three horrible years.
Every man, woman and
child in this country who wants
to serve can serve and each can
serve in a very simple and eff
fective way. Every twenty
five cent piece invested in war
savings stamps is loan to
your Government and every
twenty-five cent piece will do
something to help" - From
speech delivered at Washing
ington by William G. McAdoo,
secretary of the United States
Treasury.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-01
COLLAPSE CALIS
FOR ALIhED SOLIDARITY

Russians will resort to suerr'''a
war fare and are called to resist TO
the las, drop OF blood, the German
aggression. They may not be apie
TO Withstand the German forces but
thcy will poster them and their oper-
.tlons will keep German attention to
some extent. II Is said to be Ger
many's scheme to form a number OF
little nations subject to German dom
lnai'o and thereby hold the whip
hand over all that part OF Europe
II would glve Germany control OF
the food stuff and other resources
OF A vast region and the population
would be slaves OF the German en-
miro then the Kaiser will become
more insolent in his aititmde To-
ward England and France and I'M
ally the United States. That inso-
lencc must and will be stopped by
tho allied forces, but II Ia going to
require the patriotic cooperation OF
ALI the people OF these countries
Americas fighting forces are just
now making themselves felt and We
confidently expect encouraging news
from IN front within a few weeks.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-01
Junior b. Y. P. U. Program

Song, America.
Prayer.
Song. Onward Christian Soldier
Roll Call, Minutes, Business
Song. He Is Able to Deliver lhee
Scripture reading, Isaiah b2iS-io
Allyn Kemp.
Piano Solo. Loree Stokes
The Return. Joe Stacy
Ezra, Fort Kelley.
Esther, Violet Graynm.
Nehemiah. wano WATSON
Song, Az a volunteer.
Lenders Ten Minutes.
Song. and prayer
Reporter.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-01
STAMPS SHOULD BE IN
ALL TEX. CASH DRAWERS

The Government wants thrift
and war savings stamps sold in
every store, in every bank and
in all places frequented by the
public. To become an agent It
is only necessary to obtain an
application blank from the
County Chairman or State Di-
rector Of the National War
Savings Committee, sign II and
mail TO the State Director ut
Dallas, Tex. Stamps may be
obtained from the Federal Re-
serve Bank or through the To-
cal bank or postofTice. In be-
coming an agent there is no
loss liability az the thrift
stamps are always convertible
into War Savings Stamps
which are worth more every
month and can be cashed at
the postofice at any time ct
whist they cost plus interest.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-01
"GINGER CARS" CARRY
UNCLE SANS MESSAGE

Ginger cars" decorated with
war savings signs, carrying lit
esture and q flying squadron
speaker, are now being sent to
evory town, community and
schoolhouse in thor counties
by the chaiimen Of several
South Texas subdivisions. At
each place visited literature is
distributed, agencies are des-
ignated, posters are hung up
in the stores and public places
and the speaker sddreecs the
people and the school children.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-01

In the matter OF william Ward
Gross, Bankrupt, No. coo, in Bank
ruptcy.
OFFICE or REFEREE
Notice Is hereby given that Will
lam Ward Gross, OF the County OF
suirry, and district aforesaid ala,
on the 22nd day OF February 1918
file in the Clerks office OF said court
NJ Abilene. a petition setting up that
he has been heretofore duly adjudged
a bankrupt under the act Of Congrss
approved July I. 1898; that he has
duly surrendered all his property and
rights OF property, and has fully
complied with all the requirements OF
said acts and OF the order OF the
court touching his bankruptcy and
praying for a full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate In
bankruptcy. save such debts as are
excepted by law from such discharge
On considering the above mention
ed petition, It ia ordered that any
creditor who has proved his claim
and other parties in interest II they
desire to oppose the discharge pray
ed for in said petition, shall on or
before the 25th day OF March 1918
file with the Referee for the Abilene
Division OF said district, a notice In
writing OF their opposition to dis
charge In the above entitled cause
X. X. LEGETT,
Referee In Bankruptcy
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-01
CALLING BACK TO
RIGHTEOUSNESS

Mrs. Preston. formerly Mrs. Grow
er Cleveland sends out the cncourag-
Ing informatlca that society women
are beginning to show signs Of re-
turning to lines of deconcy and com
mon uonse. They are giving up their
association with poodle dogs and
promise 10 engage in war work. II
may be that the war Is yet to prove
blessing to the country. The his
tory Of old Bible times teens with
instances where tho people had to be
subjected TO drastic chastiaemeni to
bring them back to righteouanesa.
The old families ant. nations would
30 hcadlong Into all manner OF vice
and idolatry. and bring shame upon
themselves and their God fearing
ancestors. God Is the same today
that He was then and human nature
has not changed very greatly.
The American people are called a
Christian people. but they have torn
down affairs and built others TO man
mon and Baal. Men have set up gold
on gods 10 which they are giving
constant worship while women arc
besiowing affection on poodle dogs
and sensual pleasures. No nation
can live without God and we may as
well consent now that God Is not to
be Knocked with impunlty
selfIHhness. avhricc, mental and
moral debauchery cannot stand
against the DEGREES Of Jehovah and
there are reasons to force the con
ciuslon that this war was necessary
10 bring the people back 10 the system
OF life that shall honor God and save
the countries Of the world from the
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-01

The cold. damp weather OF Mareh
socms TO be the most favorable Tor
the pneumonia germ. Now Is inc
,,mo 10 no careful. Pneumonia often
rcsults from a cold. The quicker
a cold is gotten rid Of the less the
danger. As soon as the FIRST indicn-
lion Of a cold appears take Chamber
laln's Cough Remedy As to the val
no OF this preparation, ask anyone
who has used II
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-01

u allowed to 90 unchallcngod, cause
trouble in the enforcement OF Ithe
Food Regulations. a
Mechanics Wanted. -
No work is OF more fundamental
Importance to tho nation and to the
cause OF World Democracy than that
OF building a sufficient number OF
ships. The United States Government
Is wanting mechanics for ship build
Ing purposes. The Council Of Defense
has appointed Mayor r. +. Smith
as enrolment officer for scurry
County Those desiring to do patri-
otto work for their country and at
the same time receive good wages
should enroll at once as the quota OF
mechanics that Texas In asked TO
furnish Is only 1000
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-01

II Is just about a thing impossible
for some people to give tho credit
Of honesty to any person who does
not arree with them. Such people
are not safe leaders except on the
German theory that might maker
Right"
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-01

J. W. Templeton IL sEaln hand
ling the celebrated r. o. Stone
cakH. Guaranteed to be fresh and
fine.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-01

Bass" Prairie Dog Potion has
stood the test for over thirty years
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-01

fostering. loathsomc disease and deg
radiation OF sodom.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-01
NOTICE OF BANKRUPTs
PETITION FOR DISCHARGE
In the District Court OF the United
States for tho Northern Dis
trlct of Texas.

In the matter OF william Ward
Gross, Bankrupt, No. coo, In Bank
ruptcy.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-19
Deserving Mines for Farms

In Oklahoma mine workers are de-
serting the mines by the hundreds to
take up work on the farms. The ire
gular operation of the mines is given
as the reason. Under the zonine svs-
tenn the operators say they are not re-
ceiving enough orders to keep the
mines running at anything like capa-
city, and the men, anticipating that
work will be even more uncertain as
the summer advances, are disposed to
turn to the farms, where wages are
high and work is steady. Operators
are dissatisfied with the zoning system.
or at least with the manner in which
it has been applied to the Oklahoma
mines. They, say that most of the peo-
pie ignore the buy-early appeals and
that, for this reason. it is necessary to
expand the field of transportation and
sale for the Oklahoma mines if they
arc to be kept producing during the
summer.-Coal Age.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-19
Corporate Returns

Eastman Kodak Company. = Annual
report for the year ended December 81
last discloses net profits, after provid-
ing for S4,750, 900 for war excess prof
its and income taxes, of S14,542567,
which compares with $17,289,206 for
the year before. After preferred div
idends of S369,942, the same paid dur
ing 1916, balance of profit was equal
to $72.53 on $19,538, 400 common stock,
against S86.62 earned the preceding
year. Common dividends amounted to
$780, 500, compared with S13,674 ,6S5
the previous year Surplus for the
year totalled S8,311,105, against $3,-
244, ,629 for 1916, an increase of S5,-
066,476.
Tonopah Extension Mining Company.
Gross receipts for the year ended
March 81. 1913, amounted to 1929, 43,
against s1,663,91S for the preceding
year. Expenses, taxes, ETC., totalled
$1,011 ,268, leaving net receipts of $217,-
675, to which other income of $12,456
was added, bringing the total income
for the year to $3.50 1881, compared with
$673,394 for the year before.
United Shoe Machinery Corporation.
Statement for the fiscal year ended
February % last shows net earnings Of
$6,137, 1923, decrease of $2,O27, ,129 from
the previous year. War reserve
amounted to $3.50, 900, leaving a sur
plus available for dividends of $685.
323, compared with S8,174,452 for the
year before. Allowing for per cent
preferred dividends, earnings wers
equal to $346 a share on the 1,3S6,273
outstanding shares of common stock,
against $6.02 share earned on 1885,
279 shares in the preceding fiscal pc
riod Dividends, including $3,149,857
paid in stock and $1,259 ,943 paid in
Liberty bonds, totalled S7,643, ,0S6, Iesv-
ing deficit for the year of S2,256,76S.
Capital Traction Company. Gross
earnings for the year ended December
81, 1917, totalled $2,783,53S, compared
| with $2,289,25 for the preceding year.
Net earnings were 1886 ,209, against
$1,051,8 ,841 for the year before. Total
net income was $1,266,471, compared
with $1,060,769 for 1916. Balance after
taxes, dividends, ETC.. accounted to $780,
! $50.
Lake Shore Electric Rai.way.-The
company reports gross income for the
calendar year of 1917 of $l,4lS,Iois
compared with $1,252,2S4 for the pre-
vlous year. Net earnings were S465,-
OPT, against S448,634 for the year be-
fore. Total income amounted to $780,
OFT. Surplus after interest for the year
totalled S155,450
Spokane & Inland Empire Railroad
Company.-Report for the year ended
December 81 last shows total operat..
ing revenue of S1,226,9lo, compared
with 81 1,242,005 for 1916. Net earnings
were $69, ,045 and net operating revenue
amounted to s155,735. Gross income
was s38,935, compared with S113,7N
for the year previous. After all de.
ductions the deficit for the period
totalled $462,002.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-19
$ u s t e n a nc e
Cereals

Wheat-The movement of wheat from
the farms last week proved small. but,
though stocks are extremely small at
the present time. the new harvest is
approaching so rapidly that the trade
supplies. Weather conditions were
again highly favorable for the new
winter crop, which is now heading out
as far north as Southern Kansas and
Oklahoma, and it is said that harvest
ing will be in progress in these sec
tions in about four weeks. There has
been noticeable absence of COM
plants of insects, and it is thought
that the present outlook is better than
The, spring wheat crop is also making
good progress in the Northwestern
States. The movement for export
continues Of fair proportions, and it is
the prevailing impression that the
grain corporation Of the food admins
tration will be able to maintain its
promised export movement until the
new crop is ready for shipment.
Corn - A very feverish market is
corn yesterday made prices subject to
quick changes both ways. At times
the market gave evidences of strength,
put on every upturn selling pressure
increased and final prices were at
about the low of the day, ranging from
unchanged to Sc. net decline. Weather
conditions were favorable for the new
crop and there was good deal of
selling Of the July position which was
thought TO be against purchases of
oats. The cash market in the West
was weak owing to very slow demand,
and while receipts were moderate and
showed a sharp falling off for the
the week buyers were Indifferent.
Yesterdays Previous Year
New York close. close. ago.
Corn. No. yellow .s1.5o $1,s3 s1.sfH
May Ao ............. 127s4 1.27s4 1854
July ............. 1.4ozs 1.4tA 1.4s
Qats.-While price changes in the
oats market were feverish at times, the
undertone was steady, and final prices
were Mc to 1c net higher. A more
favorable sentiment has developed of
late in the July position, on the theory
New-York tribune., 1918-05-19
Metals

Full details of the steel conference
at Washington on Friday are lacking,
but proposals for control by the gov
ernment of the industry are said to
have been under consideration. The
assumption is that government steel
demands are so heavy that the authori-
ties evidently consider drastic meas,
ures necessary. Steel interests, how
ever, believe they can meet the situa-
tion if fully advised of national re-
quirements. A survey of the indus
try has therefore been ordered under
direction of joint committee of board
members and steel manufacturers.
Mills continue to devote their entire
output to government orders, and out
side deliveries are subject to approval
by the director of steel supplies. 1t
the ingot output this year will exceed
43,600,000 tons, against approximately
42,200,000 last year.
The production of coke has been
brought up to oven capacity by increas-
ing the supply of cars, and the outturn
of iron is expected to be unusually
heavy. 1t is more than doubtful, how
ever, it after government requirements
are met there will be sufficient sur
plus for commercial purposes.
The outturn of smelted copper has
been ample, but there is a shortage of
refined metal which has caused some
inconvenience to consumers. Lead con-
tinues in moderate demand, and the
tone of the market is firm at from 7c
to 7.1Oc in New York. For the first
time in months, Banka and English tin
has been offered here. AS result
the Chinese position has weakened.
Current prices for the principal
metals, compared with those prevailing
year ago, follow:
Current year
n. price. ago.
Pittsburgh *$36.15 $44.o5
Copper, electrolytic, lb *.23E 80
Tin, lb. ............. 1.05 sc
Lead, lb. ............ .07 .10E,
Spelter, East st. Louis,
lib. ................. .07 is .OoX
*Government prices.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-19
Fresh Poultry-Dressed

Turkeys. In barrels, dry picked,
young toms, average best, 3o@31c;
young hens, average best, 32@33c;
poor, 25@28c; old toms, 3O@32c
Chickens.-Fresh, boxes, dry packed,
Western, milk fed, heavyweights,
shaggy, 2S@31c; corn fed, heavy
weights, shaggy, 27@30c; in barrels,
dry packed, Philadelphia and Long ISL
and, fancy broilers, 3 to lib to pair,
90c; Philadelphia and Long Island,
SQUAD broilers, 2 to 2k lb to pair,
$1.50@$1.75; Western, dry picked, milk
fed, heavyweights, shaggy, 26@29c;
corn fed, heavyweights, shaggy, 25@
Csc; fowls, fresh, boxes, dry packed,
Western, 48 to 60 lb and over to dozen,
SIC; So to AZ lb, 35c; 80 to 35 lb, 34c;
fowls, fresh, dry packed, barrels, West
ern, dry picked, mixed weights, $50
36c; in barrels, iced, dry picked, large,
prime, SEC; scalded, large, prime, 35c;
old cocks, fresh dry packed, barrels,
dry picked, No. /. Csc; scalded. goa
27c; spring ducklings, Long Island,
lb, 42c.
Squabs.-Prime, white, to 10 lb and
New-York tribune., 1918-05-19
Active Securities -

ferences of opinion between the gov
ernment and producers regarding war
requirements, but rallied sharply later.
Investment rails were dull and hesi-
tant, but some of the minor transporta-
tions, notably New Haven, strengthened
substantially. The closing was irregu-
lar. Liberty 31as sold at 9S.98 to 80,
first 4s at 95 to 95.08, second Is at 94.S2
to 95 and ANS at 97.74 to $3.50.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-19

Shippings were the centre of interest
and activity in yesterdays stock mar
ket, marines and allied issues adding 2
to Az points to recent gains. A few
spccialties, including Royal Dutch Oil,
Studebaker, Sheffield, Industrial
Alcohol and Linseed also developed
marked strength. Steels and equip
ments reacted l to 2 points in the early
period under pressure attributed to diff
New-York tribune., 1918-05-19
Ind ustrial
Cotton

Sentiment of those expecting break
IN prices regard both crop prospects
and end-season distribution appeared
to find encouragement in the cotton
market yesterday. There was enough
covering for over the weekend to
cause some irregularity, but the talk
around the ring was strongly against
prices, and all the active months sold
into new low ground for the present
movement. July contracts, for in
stance, broke to 24.65c, making a de-
cline of 40 points from Fridays close,
and of nearly $13 per bale from the
high level of week ago. That deliv
cry closed at 2494c and the final tone
was reported firm, although last prices
still showed net losses of l to II
points.
The market opened at decline of 2
to 20 points, with active months selling
% to 25 points net lower right after the
was supplied on a rally of several
points, and the market soon weakened,
with active months selling 32 to 40
points net lower during the middle of
the morning. There was a little trade
buying of October on the decline,
otherwise support seemed to come en-
tlrely from shorts, and the closing
rally was reflection of the strong
technical position.
Liverpool cables said that the British
Cotton Control Board had reduced
working hours in Lancashire from So II
to 40 hours week. which would re-
strict Lancashire consumption to about
$4,000 bales per week. This tended to
eliminate nf inc
ports for the near future, which
naturally emphasized the statistical
position. According to the weekend
figures, the worlds visible supply Of
American cotton is now 10000 bales
in excess of last year. The weather
map was generally fayorable, with the
forecasts pointing to continued good
weather over Sunday, and the weekly
crop reviews indicated favorable crop
progress on the average. The trade is
looking forward to a weekly report un-
favorable to prices from the Weather
Bureau on Wednesday and is inclined
to expect that the initial condition fig
ures will not be much under the ten
year average. No change was reported
in the Southern spot markets, how
ever, and the trading here did not seem
to include any Southern hedge selling
of Importance. Many feel that South
ern spot holders are counting more
upon the famine of supplies abroad and
the demand to replenish them after
the war, than upon n continuation of
very shor. crops in this country
Yester- Day Year
day. before. ago.
Cash o655 % az 81 IN
New-York tribune., 1918-05-19
Produce Markets-Current

Butter.-RecelptS were 6,971 pkgS.
Creamery, higher than extras, per lb,
46@46Ac; extras (92 score), 45hc;
firsts (S8 to 81 score), 43@45c; Sec
onds (83 to 81 score), 38@42c; thirds,
35@37c; creamery, unsalted, higher
than extras, 48M48hc; extras, 47@
47Ac; frsts, 44@461ac; seconds, 4O@
43c; state dairy, tubs, finest, 45@}45 1sc;
good to prime, 42M44l4c; common to
fair, 36041 1ac; renovated, extras, 39c;
tirsts, 3712 G38c lower grades, 34@36c;
imitation creamery, frsts, 35M3512c
ladies'. current make, frsts, 32k@
SO nc; seconds, 81 nc; lower grades, 80
oslo; packing stock, current make,
No. 1, 311A @32c; No. 2, 3O@30hc;
lower grades, 27M29lsc.
Cheese.--Receipts were 7s3 boxes.
State, whole milk, flats, held, specials,
colored. lb. 2511 @2ec; white, 241a@
Csc; average run, colored, % @24kc;
white, 23(024c; fair TO good, 22@
22Ac; lower grades, 16@21c; fresh,
specials, colored, 23c; white, 23c; av-
erage run, colored, 22M22 3c; white,
22M22hc; lower grades, 20@21 nc;
twins, held, white, specials, 24c; aver
age run, % nc; fresh, specials, 22kc;
average run, 22W22Ac; single daisies,
fresh, 24@24Ac; double daisies, held,
25M25hc; fresh, % IL @24c. Wisconsin,
whole milk, fine to fancy, twins, held,
colored, 23 u @24Ac; white, 23k@24c;
colored, 25@25l9c; double daisies, held,
colored, 25M25hc; white, 23% @24kc;
, fresh, 23hW24c; Young Americas,
fresh, 23k@,24Mc. State, skins, held,
twins and flats, specials, 18M19c; fresh,
fats, specials, 17M17Ac; prime to
choice, 15@16hc; twins and cheddars,
specials, 17M17Ac; prime to choice,
15M16hc; fair to good, 11014c; lower
grades, 4@1Oc.
Eggs.-Receipts to- day, 2O,917 cases.
Fresh gathered, extras, per dozen, 37@
38c; storage packed, firsts, 35h@
36kc; regular packed, extra frsts,
35k @36c; regular packed frsts, 34@
Soc; seconds and poorer, 31@33kc;
fresh gathered dirties, No. l, storage
packed, 32@32hc; No. I, regular
packed, 3111 1@32c; No. 2 and poorer,
30@31c; fresh gathered checks, good
to choice, dry, 30@31c; undergrades,
22@29c; state, Pennsylvania and near
by, Western hennery whites, fine to
fancy, 39@40c; ordinary to prime, 37@
38c; gathered whites, ordinary to fine,
36@39c; Western and Southern, gath
cred whites, 36@37c; state. Pennsyl-
vania and nearby hennery browns, 3S
@39c; gathered brown and mixed col
ors. 34@36c.