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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-01-11

The Third supply Company has
been right on It's toes for q week or
ten days past, preparing for visit
Of War Department inspectors I'm
der the guidance OF Lieut.. George W
West the outfit has been whipped
into the most strictly disciplined and
thoroughly drilled Company in the
organization Al an inspection by
Lieut.. McCaleb several days ago he
declared the Third Company had all
the others topped" by far. Time
lost during the holidays Is being
made up, but despite the extra long
hours Of drilling. the men are all
cheerful and feeling At physically.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-01-11
COMING
Ars TO swEETwATEns
RETURN VISIT on DOCTORS
HEA BRoTnEns.
American Physicians specialists Civ
ing Free Medical Services 10
tho Sick.
u Hotel Wright. Saturday, January
Twelfth. Ond Day Only

Licensed by the stnidi visiting tho
principal ciiles hrfTsheut tho Unit
ed States, demonstrating their SIS
ten Of treating dlsoasos and deforml-
ties without surgical operation; will
give free treatment. tcxcopt cog Of
medicines and appllanecs) to those
who apply on this wish,
Liver, Stomach and Bowel Tron-
plos, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Consu-
patton. sick headache. dizziness. on
largement Of the abdomen. bad
breath.
According to their system they DO
not operate for appendicitis, gall
stones. bowel and alterations. doing
away with the knife and much ex-
pense 10 ua treatment Of these dan
gerous diseases.
tuberculosis Asthma, Bronchitis,
catarrh, Catarrhal Deafness, Eye
Diseases and Lung Diseases treated
with a combination OF medicines, Sc
runs. vaccines. diet and hygiene
Kidney and Bladder Troubles.
mains In the back. swelling Of the
limbs. Stiffness Of the joints. rheuma-
tlsm. undevolopod children. bed wet
ting, club foot, curvature Of the spine
and other doformlties
Blood and Heart Disease. swelling
Of the limbs. skin diseases. pellagra,
old sores. varicose veins. heart palpl-
tatlon, bad circulation. cold limbs.
lnumbness. enlarged glands goitre and
deep seated chronic diseases,
Nervous diseases, epilepsy neutri-
Ills, neuralgia, sciatica, paralysis, men
tai weakness. nervoua prostratlon.
sleeplessness. high blood pressure.
mental worry, discouragemont and
diseases Of women.
Ill'Hi hNAuiAf ohiniA AHhNio "hN
growths OF suspicious nature treat
ed with the hypodermic injection
method. an effective plan Of treat
ment with out surgical operation.
Drs. Rea Bros are well known
throughout the United states. Their
ntan fs IN secure In each community
evidence Of their good work so as to
benefit them in securing more pa
tlents. The sick and those Interested
| are invited 10 call Married women
must come with their husbands and
children with their parents.
Hours 10 a. m. to p. m. 81
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-01-11

Announcements for next Sunday
Toucher'r meeting at $3.50. Sunday
School ut 1000. Preaching service
at 1910 and 1900 Prayer meeting
at 7;15 Wednesday night. Choir
police at 7ii5 Friday night.
Morning Theme; "slacket and
sllckors In the Country today versus
slackora and slickers in the Heaven
ly Fray"
Evening Theme: "The Ameri-
can Statue OF Liberty versus The
heavenly Statue OF Liberty"
Both these subjects deal with ci-
tai matters and they are Of interest
thus all. We will have a seat for
you.
y W. II. SIMS. Pastor.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-01-11
YOUNGEST BIC BANK
PRESIDENT HEADS
RED CROSS DRIVE
JOHN L. JOHNSTON OF GERMAN
SAVINGS INSTITUTION 10
SOUTHWEST CHAIRMAN.
WILL GO lover THE TOP


A bank clerk at 70 years Of age. q
cashier and director at 10 and presl.
dent Of the German Savings lnltliu-
ton Of 3D. Louis. the second Oldest
bank In the siate OF Missouri, at 30.
This r. the remarkable record In q.
nance achieved by John L. Johnston,
who Is head OF The American Red
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-01-11

Hats and Boots Follow suIt-orien-
tai influnccs

Last Spring there was a perfect ep-
ldemic Of military styles. capea. col
lars. brass buttons and 30 forth and
thon the mode changed as modes will
and the summer fashions we're the
sofiost. frilllest ffills possible to or
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-01-11
A Grent Now Hook
krt

There have been many books OF
sermons, but DR.. George W. Tru-
etts new volume "a Quest for Souls
which was compiled and edited by
Or. ]. p. CranGll. is unique in ser
monte literature. Last summer, DR.
Truett, who Is recognized as one OF
tho greatest preachers in the world,
conducted revival meeting at Fort
Worth which was attended by thou
sands. and In which hundreds were
converted The book Of sermons con-
talns verbatim shorthand report Of
the twonty-four sermons he preached
and all the prayers he offered in that
meeting, together with the prelIm-
mary remarks and celebrations made
by this remarkable preacher
The price OF the book Is 81 so
postpaid, and it can be had from the
TEXAS BAPTIST BOOK HOUSE,
1916 MAIN STREET, DALLAS, TEX
AS.
This Book House oarrleis a large
line of books covering all subjects
and advertises that 1t will furnish
any book published at the publishers
price.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-01-11

Membership In the Red Cross Is
synonomous with good citizenship
Are YOU member OF the Red Cross:
II not you will Join now, or at latest
during the Christmas membership
campaign, which begins Dec. i7-thst
A. you will Join II you are sood citi'
sen OF the United States. The cost Is
only 81.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-01-11

candles and mulls and that prime
fayorite gingham Now we are hav-
ing more military costumes, saner
they are too and seemingly more sub
tie in their resemblage to the uni
forms and other toggery Of the men.
Never have brown, army drab.
khaki color and navy blue been so
much used Gilt braid too abounds
on the frocks for afternoon, the most
severely plain Of all the coat dresses
having a touch Of militarism that
makes the fashion world akin to the
real world High boots in the lovely
mahogany brown or lighter tan, have
wide military heels and there are
whispers that wooden stockings are
replacing the cobwebby silk ones.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-01-11

Methodist Episcopal Church, South
= Sunday School s;ib a. M d. ID.
lack, superintendent.
Mornine Service at 1900 O'Clock.
Preaching By the Pastor.
hpworlh League; 600 .. m. One
hour before church services.
Evening Service at 1900 o'clock.
Preaching by the Pastor.
Prayer Meeting wednesday even
lnfs.
Choir meets every Friday evening.
= ypu are cordially welcome to
our ~ ices.
A. W. wADDiLL, Pastor
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-01-11

As to hats. they too are quite mar
tial. one may wear the wide brimed
peaked. crowned service hats with
II.
One may wear the dropping cock
feathers Of the Italian officer or a
velvet hat shaped like the cap OF a
French Lieutenant In fact one may
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-01-11

The Christian Science Reading
Room will be open in tho parlor Of
Mrs. Watkins. 1 block east Of the
thtrM school building from 1850
to 400 p. m. wednesday Of each
wsok Tho public rs invited. iipd.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-01-11
Presbyterian Ohurch

Sunday School s:45. d. A. Clark,
Superintendent.
workers Conference hrst Sunday
Of each month Immediately follow
Ing Sunday school.
Westminster Guild meets second
~ fourth Thursdays at 400 p. m.
y l.. A. and NJ. s. meets second and
fourth Mondays at $3.50 p. m. The
nrs., third and fifth Monday after
moons are spent in work at the Red
Cross rooms.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-01-11

wear what one pleasea 30 long as
the chosen head piece be becoming.
Trim they are too and very fetching
worn At the right angle, with the
proper amount Of coquetry, but woe
to the unwilling damsel with the
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-01-11

The Presbyterian Church
Regular preaching BY nd. A. X.
lawrence on the third Sunday OF
each month.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-01-11
Fiasor
Purity

n Notice PARTICULARLY how much
n. you u,e Of Couolene than Of
n,bsy sborenines. See how easily
Coi:olens blends with the -four.
No,ics, while bak'1c with Coito-
Iene, III. IF izing odorihai comes
,,om the ogcn. Taste the hre
favor Of the finished product
hYou will like the erispness and
richness Of these homemade 'aH''
RECIPE
Tarts
~ co,, aom ! eup co'iolsns
Lisspoou salt Ice waiei
4 Teaspoon baking powae'
G.. ,o-,,her aour, bakiag powder,
!, choe N chilled Corolsne (feefv..
1 N ,abl-pooasJ with knife. ADA
he wires to form soft dough.
ec. iniA.n sheet, spreading with re,
I, m,ininrco,ioleus. Rolllike iellyToll and
hna AI,n stand on end, press down
.,h haid, and toll thin. Sui 2, for
Az. FIN with FLY oFs-y d'aH'aha'hs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-08

all quite mysterious, and as Mar
win made out two men near an au-
tomobile he stepped aside into the
underbrush.
"The kids got to have milk" fell
upon his ears. IF it gets started
bawling Well have the whole coun-
try on our trail"
Il don't see how we are going TO
get any," was retorted.
There's lantern bobbing around
what looks like little farm yon-
der" resumed the first speaker.
Sure to have milk there. You stay
here and cuddle the brat if he gets
going again. Only an hour to reach
cover, and rich Robert Marsh prob
ably has discovered his baby's alb
sence by this time. It's $4,000 ran
som or the penitentiary for us, so
we want 10 hustle"
The Speaker started away. His
companion stood gazing at bun
die of robes on the rear seat. In a
fash Marvin comprehended the sit
uation. The name mentioned. Rob
ert Marsh, was fully familiar TO
him. He was the son of the rich
est man in the district and. as Mar
win knew. had one little child.
These wretches had kidnapped the
infant. intending to holding the lit
tie innocent for ransom.
Marvin acted on impulse Just
as the man at the automobile step
ped into the front seat to SIT down
Marvin sprang upon him. He dealt
him dozen blows. sending hmi
senseless to the floor. A renewed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-08
Mexico's Petroleum Possibilities.

A Mexican official of the department of industry
and commerce, in recent interview, declared that
present Onetenth of the petroleum produced in
Mexico is utilizedor rather that could be produced
by already existing wells. There many wells
that have capacity of ten, twenty and thirty thou
sand barrels daily, yet which only utilized to
about 10 per cent thereof. This is due TO lack of
for conveying the oil by pipe line, etc, to
points of embarkation well to lack of ship
ping for carrying it to points of consumption in
portions of the world. Many of the smaller
panies have result been obliged to offer their
product for little 10, u Is cents per bar
rel, when at the time it worth in the
American market from dollar per barrel upward.
Various companies with producing wells have pre-
ferred to their oil to shut off production
the hope of better prices which will follow better
facilities for shipment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-08
TITLE DAILY SHORT STORY

and Winnie watched him out OF
sight. No engagement yet existed.
The pay down at the factory was
not enough to support wife and
Marvin was sensible and Winnia
patient
His work was arduous Marvin
was expected to report for duty at
6 o'clock and remove the books
from the vaults and have them in
place on the various desks by the
time the Office force arrived.
His last thought was of Winnie
as he fell asleep. He yawned, half
refreshed, as his mother knocked
at the door of his room next morn
ing.
Five o'clock, Marvin" she an
nounced. Breakfast ready"
1T seems as if | just went to
bed" spoke Marvin, as he appear
ed down stairs Its dark enough
isn't it? l don't know that l at all
favor this pushing the clock ahead"
It struck him that daylight was
behind time and nature all out of
killer as he left home. Nobody
seemed astir. The Druse home was
half a mile from the town. Mar
win started across a field ending in
stretch of timber. AS he pene-
trated the wooded stretch he came
to a sudden halt.
81 declared" he breathed. That's
queer. It's a babys cry!" and he
peered ahead down the leafy arcade
and walked on slowly. AS he ad-
vanced, however,, there sounded the
echo of human voices. This was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-08
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
The Wassermann Test.

was greatly interested in a re-
cent article in which you intimated
that the Wassermann blood test is
not a sure test of syphilis. Will
you kindly tell me what is a sure
test? l have had several Wasser-
mann tests made, all negative. My
doctor thinks can marry, and that
I am not liable to have unhealthy
children. G. ]. H.
Answer-The Wassermann test
may react positively to other con-
ditions than syphilis. 1t is only a
chemical test. 1t may react mega
lively Notwithstanding the presence
Of unquestionable syphilis. 1t Is
rather confirmatory test, corrobo-
rating your physicians tentative
opinion in an obscure case. Your
physicians opinion and advice
would be better than any number
Of Wassermann tests.
Yeast for Pimples.
I should like to know why yeast
wouldn't be good remedy for ulcer
of the stomach, since 1t cures boils
and pimples. Would it be likely to
do any harm in such a case?
MRS. r. B.
Answer-It probably would do no
harm, but it is doubtful whether it
would do any good
~ L. - y 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-08
THE NEW HOUR
BY Virginia Lee.
,Il AInr rrtn -


But it's only by the right
time," submitted Marvin Druse. Il
don't think I shall like this putting
the clock ahead, Winnie. 1t seems
as If I've been here only a little
while-as if I'm being cheated out
of a whole precious hour"
Pretty Winnie Allison blushed
consciously. There was a compli-
ment and devotion implied in the
remarks OF Marvin that she rather
liked. She had plenty of admirers,
but she was very. very fond of Mar
win. Her people liked him, too
There was something sensible and
loyal about the unpretentious young
fellow
Don't oversleep yourself now
said Winnie at the doorstep.
mo danger. I'm an early bird
Witness my being out in the gar
den an hour before breakfast" sug-
gester Marvin. You see, I'm rails
ing some flowers, all for you. I'm
wondering II orange blossoms
would grow in this climate"
Don't be silly, Marvin" smiled
Winnie.
I'm not You know I've told you
that you and l are going to marry
some day. I'm going TO keep saying
1t till I make some impression on
you"
He went off with a happy smile
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-08
Spy and Paid Liar.

Here is personal message straight from tn
front. 1t is reprinted from THE Stars and Stripes
the paper that is written, edited and printed b
members of the American expeditonary force
France-the men in the trenches-with the approve
of General Pershing:
Bware of the man who, 10 matter what his
uniform, no matter what his nationality, comes
to you with tales of Germany's invincibiIity,
prophecies that the will end in a draw"
and so forth. If he is saying such things on his
own account he is German propagandist a
spy. paid liar, and should be reported and
punished as such. II he is repeating them sec
ond hand he is nothing but ass, a dupe of
some real propaganda, and he should be re-
ported and punished Just the same
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-08
An Iowa Hero.
in particular

Muscatine has hero in the person of Ray sopher,
who has submitted to two serious operations one
bringing him the grave, in an effort to qualify
for service in the army. after he had recuperated
from the second he accepted and began
training at Camp Dodge, but he soon broke under
the strain and was discharged account of Illness
The United States and its allies need men with
that kind of nerve in the army, but they are also
at premium just in civil life. Sopher may
never be able to medals won while bearing
arms but there other honors worth striving for
that be while performing a real service for
ones country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-08
"Keep the Home Fires Burning"

The responsibility for next winters supply OF
coal is put up to themselves by the state
fuel administration If householders do buy now,
and do not store coal through the summer, they will
have to take their own chances on going cold next
winter.
Coal can be had now and the price is fixed. So
the fuel administration urges three distinct things:
a order coal at once; (2) order for the needs of
the entire year. 80 If order is not accepted, report
at once to local fuel chairman.
Unless Illinois mines kept running this
summer" says John E williams, state fuel admin
istrator suffering Of last winter will be repeated
II storage space is sufficient should be enlarged
to a capacity that will keep the home fires burning
until March 81, next"
Throughout the state many people are in the habit
OF using hard coal furnaces base burners Efforts
will be made to supply them, this summer, but under
the following restrictions:
l. Each customer must swear TO coal card,
setting forth both his requirements and the amount
of coal he has hand and any dealer who delivers
more than the permitted allotment. or without
card being sworn TO- subject prosecution under
the Lever act.
2 Anthracite may be delivered only to former
users and dealers required insofar as possible
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-08

wailing on the rear seat advised
him that there was child there.
Marvin seized the wheel. In three
minutes he was on the main ROAD.
in five more he halted in front o.
the town Jail and sang out briskiy
for the marshal.
The official appeared specify
Marvin told his story, The lusel,
sible ruffian was carried 10 cen
and assistance was sent TO appre-
bend his mate. The marshal got
quickly in telephone communlcA-
ton with the town so miles diSt "a
where Robert Marsh lived. Ino
baby set up a hungry cry.
IN take care of the child a.
nounced Marvin, and carried y
again TO the automobile and wiIhls
a brief time il was in charge u
his mother.
Robert Marsh fairly embrace
Marvin when he arrived three hoa-s
later, wept tears of joy over -
recovered child and left eh''A
for $4,000 in the hand Of Marvin a..
Il like this getting up carry, ~
fact jubilated Marvin. Tor no ~.
he whispered 10 himself, ! o.
marry Winnie" ,r
oh! but you got Up an n.y. n.y.
too early" explained his mo1nS,5
When father came down l 80
that after I had set the clock a'i'''-
he repeated the operation. 80
Blessed mani" cohmendea Ma Ma,
win. If he hadn't. I wonldn n-.
met those scamps IN time - -
wit their wicked schemes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-08

to continue their business to former customers.
There is specific order against delivery of anthra-
cite coal to former users of smokeless COAL which
has been entirely off by government order, to
former users of bituminous.
g. No further deliveries, directly or indirectly,
are permitted to be made before March 81, 1919 to
any domestic consumer OF coal coke than neces
sary with the amount already on hand, to meet the
actual requirements prior to that date.
T. Carload lots of anthracite coal or coke cannot
be sold delivered to single domestic consumer or
to group of except with permission from
the fuel administrator
s. Orders placed prior to Sept. will be at price
OF 30 cents ton under the price to prevail after
that date.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-08
ORDS I'D
DIScORDs
Apologies to X. c. b.

Apologies to X. c. b.
1 SAW a sight
SATURDAY night:
THERE had been no rain
RECENTLY,
AND THE town was very dry.
THREE old scouts
WHO IN days gone by
WE'RE only found
WHERE bright lights CLEANED
AND JOY was unconfned-
THAT NIGHT I saw
IN THE sombre gloom
OF A picture show.
AND LATER I saw
THESE relics three
PERAMBULATING. aimlessly.
THE sPIRITLEss streets
OF OUR chastened town
WHICH, as 1 said before.
WAS VERY DRY:
AND I saw them again
THAT night
IN A druggists store
NEAR Spencer Square
MEEKLY drinking matted milk.
CYE GODS and little fshesD
AND I meditated
AND wondered
IF IT was
BECAUSE
THEY WE'RE getting old
AND had lost their grip.
OR HAD seen the faults
OF THEIR former ways,
SPIRITUALLY.
AND l am still wondering.
l THANK YOUt
PEACH AIMBERS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-08
HEsA ITFI TAl M&
BY W IL! !!s,!I Il BR!AEAgp.V ND.

physiological rest Of the stomach
and medicinal and dietetic treat
ment.
can assure the correspondent that
it is by no means as general as he
imagines. The cases he cited in
his letter did not at all resemble
lead poisoning. There is today
practically no danger of lead pois-
oning or any other kind Of poison
ing from canned food or food pre-
served in tin. Certainly fresh food
is always preferable, but the use
of canned food is all right.
II the army surgeons idea about
the man overeating is correct, 1t
should be a lesson in table manners
for the man,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-08
Our Readers Views.

A thoughtful reader writes:
You say the cause Of cancer is I'M
known. A celebrated army sur
geon states that the cause Of can
| Ger is 80 per cent of all cases is
chronic ulcer of the stomach. He
explains that 1t Is more frequent In
man than in woman because a man
takes his food hotter, gets served
first and eats while the housewife
pours the tea and serves the others
at the table.
MY own conclusion Is that can
GER comes from lead poisonin g
mostly from eating foods preserved
| in tin cans. We have become a ma
ton of canned food eaters. Even
our hotels and restaurants make
most of their pies and the like from
preserves put up in one-gallon tin
| cans"
The correspondent here cites
several instances Of acute illness
! which he attributes to lead poison
| ing from eating timed food. He
| then concludes: 81 take it the lead
accumulates at q weak point in the
DO0y an ulcer or sore spot any
| where) little at a time, till the
dam bursts and trouble begins.
Dear doctor, excuse my letter, but
you are now public property, and
If some of your readers come back
at you just overlook it,"
A great many instances Of en-
| Ger of the stomach seem to bear
out the assertion of the celebrated
army surgeon" Cancer of the
stomach is the most frequent stu
alton in men. Cancer of the womb
is the most frequent situation in
women. Cancer of the stomach, &C
cording to surgeons of large elm
ical experience, very often devel-
ops in the site of an old stomach
ulcer which may, or may not, have
given the patient trouble in recent
years. Surgeons find this sequence
of events so frequently in their ex-
plorations that they feel it is an
added incentive for operating in all
cases of stomach or gastric ulcer
which do not promptly respond to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-08
No Cause for rawlings.

The United States does not condone the Prayer
lynching near East St. Louis and will take every
precaution to avoid further outbreaks of that sort
Still, we cannot help feeling surprise at the
fury the incident has stirred up among German edt-
tors. If Americans trying to pull off over there
what the kaiser's tools cooy attempt here Ger
man mobs would get chance to do any hang
ing The military authorities would beat them to it.
1t will not get the Teutons anywhere either to
buster about what they might do if they wished to
Americans who are in their power. We know they
are not going to start reprisaIs. That's game we
can play as well as they and play it a great deal
longer because there scores of Germans in this
country for every American in Germany.
The German editors will do well to preserve a
discreet silence. 1t isn't their turn to