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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07
COL. GILLIAN IS TO BE
INSPECTOR OF The DISTRICT

Col Avian Gillam, retiring com
nander Of the fifth cavalry, has been
detailed as district inspector, to take
effect on April Is, on which date he
returns to his rank in the regular
army. that Of major. he was replaced
as regimsntal commander by Col J. J.
Hornbrooks who retired as district
commander when relieved Of his ma
tional army rank Of brigadier general
Col F. ". Glover. district chief OF
staff, has been acting as district in
snector.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07
Ell PASO NATIONAL GUARD
UNITS NOT TO RETURN SOON

kilograms from Washington an
nounce that in designating units to be
returned TO the United States up TO
June, Gen Pershing has failed TO des-
ignate the 141st or the 144th infantry.
Both OF these organizations contain
FL Paso boys In the 141st is the
Richard Burgess company and the old
company K. Of FL Paso is in the 144th
infantry
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07
CONDITIONALLY
AGREE TO END WAR ON POLES

London. Ems. April The Tx
ranlans are willing TO cease fighting
the Poles If a plebiscite to decide the
ownership Of territory in dispute be-
tween the two republics is arranged
under the control OF the entente. ac-
cording TO q statement made by H.
Holubovitch, premier OF the West
Ukraine. quoted I'm Vienna dispatch
to the Mail " Holubuovitch claimed
for Ukraine all the territory between
the river san and the Russian from
tier
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07

the Paris conference would hurry up
and get that. as well as the peace
treaty. done whether one is a part OF
the other OF not. but, done. That's the
emphasis here-peace-eve II the
price is the surrender OF a little van
ity here and there on the part Of the
men in Paris who are trying to make
a perfect world for plutes and prole-
tariats alike - Copyright 1919. by
New York Evening Post, Incl
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07
WOUNDED Ell PASOAN IS
IN NEW YORK HOSPITAL

NeW York. April wi K Malone.
cook IN company z, 144th infantry.
whose home is at 329 West Missouri
street. has been landed at the debarl-
alton hospital at New York, wounded.
Two other west Texans, wounded.
have also landed there. They are:
sam C. Merck, Mech. Co. I, 141st INF,
father Sam Merck. Sonora. Tex Corp.
Adolphus Mckenzie. Co H, 142d INF.
father J. H. Mckenzie, Quitman, Tex
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07
TROOP SHIP AGAMEMN0N
BRINGS 1924 BACK HOME

Boston. Mass April THE troop
ship AEamemnon. with 1924 troops.
arrived from France today. Mai. Gen.
Clement A F. Flagler, commander Of
the famous 42nd (Rainbow) division,
was among the returning officers
Virtually all the troops were mem
bers Of the 26th division.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07
FOR Burning ECZEMA
Apply Zemo the Clean, An
tiseptic Liquid-EaSy to Use
Does Not Stain

Greasy salves and ointments should
not be applied i good clear skin Is
wanted From any druggist for Sc or
S1.00for large size. get a bottle ofZemo.
When applied as directed II effectively
removes eczema, quickly stops itching.
and heals skin troubles. also sores,
burns wounds and chahng. It pene-
uateS cleanses and sOothes. Zeno is
a clean, dependable and inexpensive,
antiseptic liquid Try It, as We believe
nothing you have ever used IS as effect.
i've and satisfying.
The E. ". Rose Co, Cleveland. o.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07

Col Power Conway. formerly in
charge OF road building and repair
with the American army in France.
stopped over in FL Paso Saturday on
his way to Roswell n. II He expects
to return to Phoenix, Ariz-. soon and
resume his position as manager OF
the Warren Bitulithic company, which
he left early IN the war TO accept q
commission IN the army.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07

News comes to friends in the city Of
the death Of Capt Joseph Mcconnell.
killed in action in France prior to
the signing OF the armisuce. Capt
Mcconnell was stationed here for
some time with the Ninth 1Iassachu-
setts infantry and was prominent in
social affairs OF the city.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07

Sergt Arthur Coran. OF the local
army recruiting station, will leave for
Amarillo. Tex. tonight for temporary
duty. The recruits are so numerous
at Amarillo that the recruiting staff
cannot handle them. and men are be-
ing sent from a number Of stations IN
this district to help during the rush.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07
NEW CARRTZOZO HOTFI.

CarriZOZo, \ n, AprW I--PIans
have been completed for the building
of a new hotel In CarrizoZo- The
building will be of three stories with
a basement and viii contain 60 rooms
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07

Farewell exercises for the demobui-
Zauon Of 40 oversee men was held at
camp Bierne Monday morning at 10|
o'clock. Col L Forester presided over
the exercises
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07
1TAJ. ETATHFY WTNvFR.

London. Eng, April MAI Dean
Mathey, Of the American army. won
his set in the first round OF the COW
cred courts tennis championship at
the Queens club today. He defeated
Capt. n. Dicks by 81; rs; g.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07

Twenty acres adjoining Valley Oil
Company's well at Columbus-S1 90. 90
per Acre-ACT NOW Address X us,
care Herald-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07

Jefferson T. Harmon. formerly Of
Fort Bliss, has been added to the staff
Of the local recruiting station Of the
u s. armV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07
OUTS BOLSHEVISM;
WANTS PEACE MADE QUICKLY


helped. Soldier preference is Delns
exercised in giving jobs TO the IN
enuloved. but il il is ever carried 10
such an extent that civilians are as
charged TO make way for the men IN
uniform. there viii be much unrest
and anxiety and possible disturb
ances There are many more per
sons who weren't able to so 70 war
in Buffalo than those who did so
and If great numbers get on the an1-
ions seat because they fear dismissal
at any moment 10 make openings 1or
the newcomers. some OF my Irlenus
here fear a recurrence OF agitation
But while some employers may De
using the argument 10 get efficiency
il cannot be said that the doctrine IS
being practfced Strictly speaking
- ne quantity Of labor increases the
quality must improve because the
laws OF supply and demand are al
ways operative
Few Wage Reductions.
There have been comparatively rev
cases Of any large reduction IN wages
some employers say they don't mind
the high level provided the leaders
are wise enough not to misconstrue
such assent as a reason TO ask Tor
more. and provided the men viii not
loaf on the fob but actually produce
dollar for dollar.
Politics. curiOusly enough In
ferest the club men, but hardly
the man on the street. The league
Of nations Is more or less an aeau-
eunIe question to many OF the for
eIEn born here. but this Is no sign
that the masses would not take
definite stand were they 10 have
the subject carefully explained TO
them In simple terms
Among the classes who usually take
an interest in public affairs, interest
in the league can be described as
most intense At the outset thele
was a tendency 10 divide on party
lines. with the Democrats for II in
the main. OF Indifferent. and with the
Republicans almost soldly opposed
but the situation has changed in the
last month
The expressions by Elihu Root and
Mr.. Taft. the Lodge-Loweu debate
and signs Of a willingness in Paris TO
consider the Republican point OF view
have had a noticeable effect on eV-
erybody but the irreconciliable stand
patter who still is 10th TO look IA
vorably on anything OF Democratic
origin, or who thinks the world has
gone along heretofore without
league and can do so again
Get 1t Done. Anyway.
But among the leading men Of all
parties the drift is unquestionably to-
ward a league OF nations. This may
be due 20 the fact that Republicans
are being given some consideration
at last. or il may be due 10 the fact
that the idea is being more accur-
ately explained or that the public
now expects the covenant to be
amended so as to meet the principal
objections raised heretofore. ANY
way. a league OF nations is fully eN-
pected to be presented TO the repre-
seutatives OF the people at Washing
ton before long and folks in this see
ton would be Immensely pleased 81
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07
IEAvEs ZOE INsPECTInN.

Lieut. Col r. F. Anderson. assistant
recruiting officer Of this district. left
this afternoon for an inspection Of
the district
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07
sERer. ~ nREnEN DIscHARGEp

Mayor Chas. Davis has received a
TELEGRAM from senator Culberson- Of
Texas, stating that a discharge had
been procured for Sergt sam Dreben.
now in France as a member OF the FL
PasO infantry company that went
from here commanded by Capt now
Maj. Richard Burgess. Mayor Davis
said that he thought Sergt- Dreben
would soon back in FL Paso, his home
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07

Or. r.. j. aIeCamnnt. office 514 Mar
tin Building. Phone 2S3.-Adv-
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25
Never More The Same

Germany has signed the peace theaty.
The boys have come home. or are
fast coming. The war, in one sense,
is over.
Yet the world has not dropped
back TO where it was in 1914. In
fact the world will never be what II
was in lg14-just as the South after
Appomattox was never what it was
in lS6O-61.
Humanity is in ferment. Many
mistakes will doubtlessbe made be-
fore we again settle down to steady
and serene existence. but the tihal
outcome will doubtless be larger
freedom and larger life for the
masses of mankind.
In monarchies where kings nave
ruled. they are going, and the people
are coming into power. In republics
where men alone have had the ballot
women are no longer TO be excluded
but are To have an equal voice WIN
men in governmental affairs In
industry where capital has ruled win
almost undisputed power labor IF
to have voice and larger share OF
the profits of industry. In nations
where subject races have been OPP
messed they too, will almost surely
win a larger measure of liberty than
ever before.
"A great tide is setting IN the
hearts NJ men" toward all these
things and no man or set OF men can
stay in progress.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

That the ShantunE agreement Is
not the price paid for the League OF
Nations is proved by the fact that il
was effected more than year before
the proposal to organize League
was brought under definite consider
alton. Republican Senators are not
likely to succeed to any considerable
degree in making the repugnance
which is properly felt for that trans
League. 1t would be much easier 10
make the Shantung agreement argue
for the necessity OF organizing the
League. Certainly IL is the purpose OF
the League 10 render such transac-
ton impossible. and il is fairly well
designed TO accomplish that purpose.
Germany could not have done what
Il did in 1895 II there had been a
League OF Nations to which China
could have appealed the demands
of Germany The League OF Nations
would not have assented TO Ger
many's requirement of Shantung
Province as a reparation for the
murder OF German missionary.
but would have insisted on Germany's
being content with final indemnity.
Both Germany's seizure OF the Prov
ince and Japans requirement of II
not only antedate the organization
of the League. but get their sanction
from the practice OF an old order
which the organization Of the League
Is intended to end.-Dallas News
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25
Describes The Next Governor

Some of the South Texas news
papers are -prognosticating over the
next gubernatorial election and dis
cussing possible candidates II is .
little early for that. but it is an in
teresting game just the same. The
next state primary is full year off,
but we have a bunch that we can
make a pretty good guess as to the
man that will be our next Governor.
Here's something to paste in your
scrapbook. The next governor will be
Il soldier who saw service in France
and distinguished himself in action.
But he will not be merely soldier.
He will be man who was known
TO be unsellishly devoted to public
before the war. He will be man of
and tried ability. He
will be a man who was not known
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25
should America Enter the League?

Should America Enter the League?
Progressive Farmer.
A great tide ia also setting in the
hearts OF men toward some effective
prevention of war. Now the League
of Nations may not be perfect, is
indeed certainly not perfect. But II
is the only thing in sight which even
promises 4 start toward the effect
i've settlement of international dis
putes by peaceful means rather than
by war. And for this reason the peo-
pie OF all parties in America are
likely to follow Wilson and TAFT in
demanding its ratification by the
United States Senate.
IF you can't get the best thing,
get the best thing possible" Roose-
velt's wise motto. A lot OF impractic-
able profit-idealists are trying TO
defeat the League because II does
not give them all they want, for
getting that If they beat it, they will
get nothing that they want.
One gentleman. for example, re-
Gently sent us QUESTIONABLE in
which he propounded eight critical
interrogatories, such as the follow
ing:
do you think the Constitution of
the League of Nations should be
adopted unless definite provision is
made for reduction of ornaments
and armies?"
The answer we fired back AT him
was something like this; My dear
sir il you beat the League of Nations
what sort of provision, definite or
indefinite have You got for the reduc-
ton of ornaments or armies or any
thing else?"-and we haven't heard
from him yet.
Destroy the League. and the world
has never seen such feverish and
uneasy preparations for war as every
nation will feel compelled to make.
With the League. we at least have
for the peaceful settle
ment of disputes and a will toward
peace which should soon evolve more
definite" plans for world disarm-
imcnt.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

prominently as either prohibitionist
or anti-prohibitionist before the war,
but who was known as an aggressive
advocate of woman suffrage before
II was popular. He will be Il pro-
gressive Democrat in the very best
sense of that phrase-not dema-
gogue. but a genuine student of
government. He will stand for the
development OF Texas along all lines.
He will come from the western part
of the State and will be thoroughly
familiar with the problem of West
Texas. These are very high and very
precious specifications. But just file
this away and then next July see il We
have missed It very far.-Fort Worth
Star Telegram.
Those are winning qualifications
though some of them are apt to be-
ignored. II has already been in
timated that Tom Love, b. +. Looney'
Earl Mayfield and CongressmanRay-
burn are practically out already for
the race and word was passed around
in Austin last week that Annie Webb
Blanton had pitched her hat in the
ring. None of this bunh was in the
war to hurt, all claim to be pro
They will all claim to be
progressive Democrats and for de-
yeloping Texas along all lines. They
will deny any sort o demagogue ten
dency but not one of the bunch so far
il credited to West Texas
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs Fritz X. Smith and
children came in Thursday morning
for a vacation visit to the home folks
in snyder. Fritz has his vacation nov
and wanted to get away from the
hurlyburly rush of the city so ne
can pull off his coat and shoes and
wade in the creek without any loss
OF dignity
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25
Transfer of school Children.

Patrons wishing to transfer their
children from one school district To
another, must do so by August LIST
Application blanks for transfer can
be had In my office and the law says
must be signed by the patron with
the bona fide intention of patroniz-
ing the school to which they are
transferred.
o. J.. Howell, Co. Supt.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Northern people have thought for
fifty years that the folks in the south
were cruelty hard on negroes because
once in while coon was waited
on by mob and lynched for Grim
inal assault. Now, the negroes are
giving the north a chance to see what
effect that unspeakable crime has on
the feeling OF northern people
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

There is probability that the Unit
ed States may not sign a peace treaty
with Bulgaria. What would be the
good of it. Bulgaria would pay no
attention to IL If signed.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

FOR SALE OR TRADE. c. Mitch
ell home in north snyder. One block,
well improved. See A. Il, Lawrence.
Snyder, Write j. c. Mitchell, East
land. Texas. Up.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Note the page adv. of the Alamo
Refining Co, OF Eastland They have
a good proposition and expect to be
in operation soon. The Signal is not
much of a plunger, but it has made
an investment in block OF the stock
in this concern. MIR Evans will be
back here to talk the matter over
with our people.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Mr.. j. w. Dixon has returned from
overseas and called at the Signal Of
flee to say that he met our nephe"
Raymond Ross while in the service.
Mr.. Dixon went out from here early
In the war and has made good.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25
r. NJ. Stokes is at Cisco this week

In Washington City a negro out
rage leads to race antagonism. Down
here in Texas II leads to few dead
niggers.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Mr. c. +. Woodbridge starte dout
recently from Roswell thinking t.
20 To the oil fields. When he got 60
Snyder with his family, conditions
looked so gooG that he decided to
stop here and he has bought a home
from J. X. BACKYARD and is going TO
make us good citizen
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

We have one Deering and one Me
Cormick second hand row binders az
good condition for sale Price right
Also have new Mccormick row bind
ers in stock
i i ReleM. Flnyanna. Texas.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Mr.. Taylor Cotton of Dunn was
here early Thursday morning To meet
his daughter, Miss Nellie, on her re-
turn from attending the Canyon
Normal school.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Mr.. c. +. Wade, county superin-
tendent of Arkansas county. has re
turned to Sinton after a visit here
with relatives. Mrs. Wade will re-
main hire on more extended visit.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Mrs. w. Il. Johnson and Ellen
BULGE expect to leave Monday for q
summer visit to Kaufman, Tyler ana
other central Texas points.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

William Nagel "a years old of
Comfort Texas was thrown from his
wagon which ran against a post and
his neck was broken.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Kin Elkins OF Grant
New Mexico, are here for a visit OF
two or three weeks with relatives
and friends
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

To Our Customers and Friends.
After August LIST, we will be loateG
at our old stand on Clairemont
street north of Snyder National
Bank. Call and see us.
7 Boyd 4 Son, Groceries
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

II is reported that Oklahoma peo-
pie have recently closed six drilling
contracts in Fisher County, Texas.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Dewey stacy arrived this week on
q furlough from the navy TO visit HE
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. STACY.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Misses Zada and Vcda Maxwell
have returned home from san Mar
cos. where they have been attendinr
school
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

l.. f. Beaver. the dispenser OF mail
matter at Fluvanna was business
visitor here Tuesday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Cane seed at I cents makes cheap
chicken feed. Get them at the Farm
ers Union Mer. Co.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

What about planting that stubblr
in cane? We still have the seed a.
cents.
Farmers Union Mer. CO,
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

The day light saving law has no
eject on a fellow who hits the ball
from sun up to sun down
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Ms Tom Love of Sierra Blanca is
the appreciated guest OF her sister
Mrs. B. E. Wagnon.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Austin had n cloudburst Monday.
Creeks went out OF their banks,
streets were flooded and bridges
washed away
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

II. K. Davis was elected mayor at
Ennis, Texas. at a special election
held in that town Monday
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Gilbert Mitchell. a negro soldier
at Beaumont was shot todeath by
another negro named Paul Gage.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Mr.. A. NJ. Avant of Maria was here
this week looking after his proper
~ interests.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25
Classified Advertisements
,pSlllNF 90 RATES ONE CENT PER WORD
] ttBN w FOR EA CHINSERTION.~ NO AID
TAKEN FOR LESS tina IS CENTS

STRAYED OR ST0LEN-one
medium size jack branded triangle
on left thigh. Good reward will be
paid. If stolen, for arrest and CON
viction of thief
ReynoldsRanch.
On Cuthbert, Texas
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Mrs. John G. Davis and son are
visiting her brother James =. Meador
OF Big Spring this week and next
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Mr. and Mrs. Guy +. Paxton have
returned from Mineral Wells.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

MIR. and Mrs. Billie Johnson and
Mrs Scaggs came in this week from
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Mrs. Tillman =. Perkins OF Miner
al Wells is visiting relatives and
friends in snyder.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Paul Ragsdale Of Sweetwater was
caught in belt at an ice plant and
was killed
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Miss Sula Scoggin will leave ir
q few days TO visit in Oklahoma City
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Tracy Smith came home from Aus
tin with the others of the family.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

jim Hammond, ranchman a,
Lockney. suicided by hanging.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

T. p. Faver of Fluvanna was here
this week to do jury service.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

TO TRADE-For Grain, one heavy
hack. w. l.. Shaw. 5tf'
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Senator c. r. Buchanan came
home Wednesday night from Austin
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Functions that require needless
expenses will soon be abandoned
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Preston Morgan is out at the ranch
with his Uncle |. ID. Scoggin.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs c. f Fish have re-
turned from visiting at German.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

FOR SALE-Two horse sorghum
Mill. big copper pan very little used.
Also Jersey Mich COWS. ID. y. Ware.
Fluvanna, Texas. op'
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25
arf Pins and Bracelet Watches.

We meet all Santa Fe trains.
Phone your orders In to IA or AL
Newt Hargrove
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Syrup buckets. We have them
coming Get our prices before you
buy
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-07-25

Farmers Union Mer. Co.