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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-13
Red Cross Christmas Seal Sales
Total $1,317.03 Up To Saturday

@'THE total sale Of the Red Cross
1 Christmas seals 10 date IS
s1s17.oa. E. Paso people are respond
ing very CALAMITY, despite the fact
that this is far from the first call"
says Mrs. A. S. Peatross. secretary Of
the seal committee. at the Gift shop
headquarters. Saturday. ''But perhaps
many realize that the fight against
tuberculosis cannot be carried 10 a
successful conclusion, II well people
do not take a vigorous hand IN L"
Mrs. A. +. Fegan's team. under Mrs.
". h Seamon, at the City National
bank. led for the third time Friday,
with s47.15. Mrs. Fegan was assisted
BY Mrs. II. c. Swearengen and Mrs.
VIM. ]. Jennings
The First National bank booth, IN
charge Of Mrs s. Il Sutherland,
assisted by Mrs. Clarence Powell and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-13

Mrs. Betty Powell. held second place,
with 237.7T.
Third place was held BY Mrs.
Wheeler Shropshire, at the Texas
Bank and Trust company. with s25.
Mrs. Shropshire was assisted by Mrs.
Robert Carstairs.
Very kindly notes accompany some
Of the checks. sometimes a touch Of
humcr. as n the case Of a man who
returned the seals because he had all
he could do 20 observe the birthday
anniversaries Of his nine children,
and sometimes a note Of tragedy.
Appreciation OF the practical need Of
the fight against tuberculosis is
aclno Wledged. and encouragement
and good wishes are rendered for the
success OF the public health work.
The booth at the postoffice. IN
charge OF Mrs. J. A. Potter, and at
the White House, IN charge OF Mrs
Redmond. and Miss Edna Matthias, az
the Popular, also did we'll
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-13

There is not quite two weeks IN
which 20 do your Christmas buying
At all three OF our stores you VIII
find Christmas stocks o. the better
kind. Eveyr person on your Christ
mas gift list can be remeEbered with
gift they viii appreciate, II you
viii consider our stocks We suggest
Parker and Waterman's fountain pens.
fine perfumes and toilet articles Of
all kinds. Icy-Hot bottles. Partisan
ivory toilet articles. safety razors and
shaving accessories. Our stores are
conveniently located, and you can
economic greatly on your time Il
you shop IN any one Of the three.
scott White & Co. DruEgIsfE-
Mills Bldg. Roberts-Bauner Bldg.
314 san Francisco EL-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-13

Mrs. Harry Evans, OF Bonham, Texas,
Mrs. AlcGrady's home town.
The Parents circle Of the Christian
church has been presenting some ex-
ceiient programs this year and one
Of the most pleasing and helpful was
the Christmas program Of Tuesday
in charge OF Mrs. W O. Daughdriile.
Mary, the Bible mother for this
month. was presented with much
sympathy and tenderness by Mrs. c.
A Thurpm-
Mrs. Daughdriue gave IN a most
interesting manner THE Origin Of
our Christmas Customs
The Christmas story was given e
new and beautiful setting ~ the story
OF His Birthday" as read by Miss
Ellen Keast Treloar, with carols sung
by a group OF girls Misses Mabel
Louise Daughdrille, Alice Outlaw,
Lucille Ross and Laura Hall.
The response Of childhood TO the
true Christmas spirit. as given by
Miss Treloar, was a fine piece OF
spiritual inter- probation and her ar
fistie chsrac ter delfneation IN the
portrayal OF the several characters
in the story showed exceptional
a happy social hour followed the
program when \ salad course was
served by the hostessss. Mrs. J. p.
Outlaw and Mrs. H z. Stevenson
Mrs. T. NJ Ryan wag unanimously
elected president Of the Daughters o.
Erin for 2 second term at the meet
Knights Of Columbus hall. Other Of
ficers were elected as follows: Vice
president, Mrs. z. Smith; secretary,
Mrs, Ra4ph Davis financial secretary,
Mrs. George Savage: treasurer, Mrs.
Gus Nomsen. mistress at arms, Mrs.
J. O'Banion; sentinel, Mrs. =. Crow
ley; standing COMMITTEES, Mrs. C. ".
Grimm, Mrs. n Hayes. Mrs. u. O'Neal.
Mrs. P. J, McGurn, with Mrs. P. J.
German as chairman; county presi-
dent Mrs. J. g. Roman: vice county
Chairman, Mrs Joe Dunn.
At the recent convention held IN
San Antonio the following officers
were elected:
Miss Mary z. Mack. Of Fort worth.
president; Mrs. E O'Neal. OF Fort
Worth, vice president; Mrs. n Ryan,
OF Houston. secretary; Mrs, l. Ma
roney- OF Houston treasurer; Mrs. J.
z, Gamoets, Of Fl Paso. historian.
Houston was chosen a. the next
meeting place FOR the convention.
A large number OF members were
present for The meeting Friday. The
officers for the local organization VIII
be installed at the meeting on Janu-
airy 9.
The home OF Mrs. Horace A. Lay.
OF Florence street was a beautiful
Christmas scene on Friday afternoon
when Mrs Lay was hostess to a meet
ing OF circle four OF the First Metho-
dist Episcopal church. Christmas Z
bells and holly were everywhere. /
while two table Christmas trees
beautifully decorated. added q fur
Their holiday note.
Satisfactory reports OF the bazar
held BY the First Methodist I
Episcopal church. were given and Il
vas also voted TO change the meeting
nay OF the circle TO the first Friday !
u each month The names OF Mrs. u. I
". Conklin. Mrs. A. Il. Wheeler and ]
Mrs Earl Phillips were added to the
membership list.
The hostess. assisted By Mrs. Louis
Lay, served a two course menu The
members present were: Mrs. ". G.
Hepburn. chairman OF the circle: Mrs.
4. " Wander, Mrs. c. c. Harlan, Mrs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-13

viii give a masquerade dance In the
Knights OF Pythias hall on Tuesday
evening. Santa Claus viii be present
and there viii be a gift for every
guest Prizes viii be awarded FOR the
Walter.
The "On To Portland" COMMITTEES OF
FL MAZDA patrol VIII entertain next
Wednesday night, December IT, IN
Liberty hall with a Christmas dance
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-13
.EIPasoans Returning

Mrs Dudley Walker and her two
Younger children, Dudley and Mary
Frances. have returned from visit
TO relatives and friends in Louisiana,
Mississippi and Colorado.
Misses Nellie and Lola Bess Smith
viii arrive home December p, from
the state university at Austin, where
they are attending school, 20 be home
during the holidays with their pa
rents, DR.. and Mrs. W R. smith
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-13

observations taxes
at s a. m 1bth
meridian time. Dec
II, 1913.
Forecastss
e. Paso and viciu-
ity- Fair and cold
CT tonight and sun
day.
New Mexico: Gen
orally fair tonight
and Sunday; colder
tonight with mod
crate cold wave in
west and central
portions; colder ex-
IRENE south portion
sunday.
Arizona; Fair and
colder tonight and
freezing temperature
south portion; Sun
day fair.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-13

Our menu for tomorrow IS most
appetiEing. whether for lunch or
dinner, or both, come here and eat
a delightful meal
Excellent meals at a moderate price
Is what you can expect and not be
disappointed.
Modern Cafe-DOEvnstalrn Mills Bldg.
Advertisements
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-13

SOLDIERS TO BECOME CITIZENS
A court OF naturalization VII Be
called at ? .. m Monday az which
between so and 50 United states sol
dlsra wiz become AmerIcan clLIlsns.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-13

GLENN o. EVERMAN, boy scout
" master. made an appealing ad-
dress before the Parent-Teachers' as
ISOLATION OF Alta Vista school on Fri
day afternoon at the meeting held at
the school. The object Of his address
was TO srouse interest and ask sup
/ port Of the mothers Of the district in
the boy scout movement The boy
scout movement Is very much mis-
understood, many thinking Il a dla-
I tinct organization, whereas Il de-
/ ponds upon the cooperation OF various
] organizations OF each community. He
said the boy scouts are especially re-
Z lIgious although nonsectarisn, and,
though not military, It teaches diBei-
pline and patriotism, also habits Of
thrift. hygiene, punctuality. Industry.
cleanliness and other things Of good
to them. He said that the boy scout
movement directs the boys ideas Into
the proper channel
he stated that the Alta Vista dis
trict has not one boy scout troop. He
said one would soon be organized in
the Asbury church. another at St Jo-
seph's mission, but there was need Of
many more he told OF there being 80
troops in one church IN Fort Worth.
He asked that the Alta vista Parent
Teachers association appoint a COM
mittee OF five members to meet with
him from time to time IN order that
the mothers Of the district might be /
kept informed Of the scout movement /
OF the city.
Mrs. J. e Benton. president Of the /
association. appointed the committee I
Other nun bers Of the program was 4
q talk on The value Of KinderEar- /
ten" By Miss Lucille Rice. Miss Rice /
Is kindergarten teacher in the san .
Jaclnto school
The pupils OF the second ard third /
grades gave a charus, a lullaby In
costume and the high fourth grade
sang also in chorus. Mrs. o. A Critch-
EFT gave a talk. asking the women to
pay their poll tax. Mrs. Eunice Payne.
Of Alta Vista school. an
the Christmas concert 10 be
o'clock wednesday evening, Deem
Der II.
At the close OF the program the So
cal committee served tea from a Ia
bic daintily decorated with American
Beauty roses and carnations
An interesting session OF the Par
association OF More
head school was held on Friday after
noon In the assembly room Of the
school A business session was first !
held. followed by an interesting pro-
gram given by the children Of the
school under the direction OF Mrs. S.
c Douglas.
Mrs. Ponder Carter. who attended +
the state convention OF the Federation I
Of Women's clubs in Port Arthur. 4
gave an interesting talk on fEduca-
ton" She emphasized the fact that
many girls and boys were going to
college and normal schools and were
not preparing to be teachers. and that
the interest Of the people should be
awakened IN the matter OF beatter
salaries for teachers.
Miss Bertha Pool, who attended the
Texas State Teachers association con-
vsntiou at Houston, told OF things I
worth while learned from visits to
other schools and emphasized the fact
that the ANTICIPATED laws OF Texas re-
EardlnE the money set aside FOR edu-
rational. purposes should be revised.
Mrs. r. F. Thomson. who attended [
the Texas Congress OF Mothers and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-13
Musical.

one % tlo most InferastInF musical
activities introduced in this city IS
the Woman's Choral society. COM
posed OF a coterie OF singers o. the
city and conducted by Charles j. An
drews The first meeting Of the club
viii be held at 1880 o'clock on the
morning OF January @
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-13
about El Posoons.

Mrs. n. II. Phelan Is very i'll at the
home Of her daughter. Mrs. Edith G.
Lane, Of Fort Boulevard
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-13

West Texas. Tonight fair, cold wave
south portion with temperature is TO -:
portion.
last "a hours Gaohss).....i
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-13

White oak IS by far the preferable
wood for construction OF Barrels used
10 contain liquids.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-13
THE WEATHER

c. s. DEPARTMENT or AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-13

The home OF Mrs. Horace A. Lay,
OF Florence street. was a beautiful
Christmas scene on Friday afternoon
when Mrs Lay was hostess to a meet
ing OF circle four Of the First Metho-
llsl Episcopal church. Christmas
bells and holly were everywhere.
while two table Christmas trees.
beautifully decorated, added a fur
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-22
PRINTERS INK PAYS

In this issue appear two pages of
advertising by H. D. Clayton of Hill
City, who believes in the efficacy of
printers ink to show forth the utili-
tartan value of his well-known inven-
ton the Knife Weeder This viii be
the year when this unique implement
will prove its worth, for weeds viii
grow with the same yigor as planted
things-more so without a doubt. The
most effective way to convince the
reader is to quote what those who
have used the article say about it. It
will be noted that Mr.. Clayton pre-
sents a remarkable array of favorable
testimonials by practical users. He
considers a liberal use of money in
getting these before the public is the
very best investment he can make. He
has a good thing and intends that
everybody who reads the Record shall
know about it. The cost and informa-
ton about it is presented so fully and
with such frankness that any man
who has weeds to cut will have no
difficulty in coming to a decision as
to what he needs for this purpose
Rocks County Record.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-22
SUCCESSFUL ADVERTISING

H. D. Clayton, Hill City-How
readily we call the name and town to
mind at the mention of knife weed
er. Not only has he invented a sue
cessful machine, but he has originated
a successful way of advertising. In
the demand for his invention he real
lied the advantages of home factory
in Western Kansas, and Hill City is
the lucky town to secure it He is a
rustler, booster and advertiser and his
worth to a community is bound to be
recognized. Mr.. Clayton has a two
page insertion in this issue which can
not help but force his argument home
in its completeness, readableness, at
tractiveness, published prices and the
information contained. 1t is q new
and novel way of presenting an argu-
ment thru the press and is a winner
as his invention has proven itself to
be. We take pleasure in compliment
ing his enterprising worth to Western
Kansas and wish we had more like
him.-Wa-Keeney Tregonian.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-22
HILL CITY ON THE MAP

You noted the New Leaf supple
ment last week and you read every
word of it. The Clayton Knife Weed
er, the merits of which it told, is a
practical tool as was shown by the
printed testimony of those whom you
know personally. Mr.. Clayton has
something that has merit and it is en-
dorsed by all who use it. Better than
that-he has persistently kept it be
fore the public by a liberal use of
printers ink. The result of having an
article of merit and telling the people
about it is seen in a steadily increas-
ing demand for this product. The
Clayton Knife Weeder will eventually
put Hill City on the map.-Edmond
New Leaf.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-22
BERT LAW.
A KNOWNFACT

Every farmer knows that set of
knives on a pair Of runners is the
right thing for the first time over on
all listed crops. He sometimes makes
one himself, and sometimes he gets
blacksmith to make it for him
These homemade machines are good,
if rightly made, but they are all more
or less clumsy, and always hard to
keep in proper adjustment. The new
improved knife weeder has numerous
adjustable features that make It
quickly adaptable to all sorts of con-
ditions, and is so substantially and
rigidly made that the adjustments
will stay where You put them, and
the machine will stand up to the hard
est kind of work for years after all
other kinds have gone to pieces.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-22
DOUBLE LEVER CONTROL

This attachment, sold as an extra"
on two-row knife weeders, will keep
the drivers weight midway between
the two sleds, or the driver may, at
will, shift his weight to either sled.
Very useful on side-hi1l work Use
full where one row has heavier weeds
than the other. Useful in dislodging
trash from the knives. Useful in
turning around, as the levers will pull
the sleds together or push them apart,
to fit the rows on starting in.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-22
sOMETHING NORTH WHILE

H D. Clayton, who as our readers
are aware, manufactures an improved
and highly successful knife weeder,
is advertising by an original method
by means of a supplement in this is
sue of the Plaindealer. The informa-
ton concerning his invention is very
clearly and completely set forth by
Mr.. Clayton in this advertising sheet,
and those who are interested in up-to-
date methods of farming, will certain
ly find much therein that viii repay
perusal. Mr.. Clayton is making a
market for his knife weeder because
he has something worth while, and
knows how to tell about it.-Almena
Plaindealer.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-22
SAVED A BIG CROP
Hill City, Kan, Nay 10, 1916
H. D. Clayton,

Hill City, Kan, Nay 10, 1916.
H. D. Clayton,
Hill City, Kansas.
Dear Sir;-Answering yours OF
May Is regarding your Adjustable
Knife Weeder"
The two double-row machines
bought of you last year worked 500
acres Of corn once over and about so
acres second time over.
We got the very best Of satisfaction
out of them. both in real results and
the wide and easy range of adjust
ments, which came IN handy TO adapt
1t to the varied conditions OF last
year.
1t is doubtful If we could have
worked the above acreage, IN time, In
any other way; as we had TO wait two
weeks for the corn to recover from
the hail storm of July 3rd, before the
corn could be worked without covering
it up, and of course the weeds were
busy.
1t is almost unbelievable that we
raised any corn at all, after 1t was
completely cut down by the hail; but
we raised 80 bushels to the acre on an
average, or a total of 5000 bushels.
and your weeders played big part in
the work This year we have increased
the acreage to $50 acres, because the
Adjustable Knife Weeders are so easy
and efficient in getting over a lot of
ground.
Yours truly,
| M TUER MTTNC0N
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-22
ALWAYS INCREASING THE
YIELD

Hill City, Kan, May 5, 1916.
1 began using the Adjustable Knife
Weeder about twelve years ago, and
1 know it always increased the yield
from two to four bushels per acre,
when used first time over You can
get over the ground faster with the
knife weeder than any other machine,
as it pulls lighter, easier to adjust, no
Oiling to bother with and quicker
about turning. 1t leaves the ground
in fine shape to save moisture and to
take rain. A heavy rain storm will
not damage the field much after the
knife weeder, as it leaves the ground
in the best of condition to prevent
washing.
SOL HUTTON.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-22
CENTERING ATTACHMENT

The centering attachment on the
two-row knife weeder keeps the driv-
er's weight exactly midway between
the two sleds all the time, and yet
does not interfere with the ''give and
take" of the sleds in following crook
have been equipped with similar at
tachments, but the knife weeder has
the simplest and most effective CEN
tering attachment yet produced. This
equipment is furnished as an extra"
Oil the two-row machine
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-22
HEAVY WEEDS AND TRASH
Hill City, Kan, May IL, 1916.


One year ago listed SO acres to
corn late in the season. The ground
was very trashy with heavy growth
of old dead weeds. There was also a
heavy growth of green weeds from
one to two feet high. The lister
would not cover up these weeds in the
center of the ridge. Wet weather
came on, and that streak of weeds
grew up as high as the horses sides,
and some of them an inch thick, be-
fore could get into the field. They
were principally lambs quarter, a
weed that is very hard and tough. ]
went into that field with the Adjust
able Knife Weeder and got every
weed, cutting through the trash,
weeds and all. Four ponies will han
die the two-row machines all right,
the draft being lighter than other
weeders. The knives are so easily adj
justed that they can be kept properly
set all the time to do the best work
and to pull light on the team.
RICHARD MEYER.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-22
FROM AN AUCTIONEER
Hill City, Kan, Aug. 80, 191

Hill City, Kan, Aug. 80, 1918.
1 have conducted numerous farm
sales throughout Graham and adjoin-
ing counties for several years, and
frequently find, among other farm
machinery, one of Mr.. Clayton's Inn
proved Knife Weeders. They always
bring a good price at these sales, re-
CARELESS of their age or condition. I
remember selling some of these weed
ers that had been in use Is or II
years. They always outsell any other
weeders put up at a sale. In one or
two instances they sold for more than
the original price of the machine I
have heard many farmers talk about
this tool, and all are enthusiastic in
praising it's good qualities. It GER
tainly is a very popular machine
wherever it is known.
o. B. KACKLEY, Auctioneer.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-22
Yours truly,
OLIVER MUNSON.
ALL RIGHT ON TRASHY GROUND

Hill City, Kan, May IL, 1916.
My Adjustable Knife Weeder has
given me the best of satisfaction. It
was used on about so acres one year
ago. 1t works all right In trashy
ground because you can set the knives
at any angle you want to and make
them stay where you put them. The
long knives viii reach across the ridge
and the short knives viii put some
dirt to the corn if they are adjusted
properly. 1t IS a fine moisture saver,
leaving a loose dirt mulch on the
ground and breaking the capillary at
traction. 1 intend to use my machine
this spring before the corn comes up
1t will save the moisture, kill the
weeds that are starting on the ridge,
and cover up the little weeds that are
starting in the row IF the weeds
should grow up rank on the shoulder
and ridge, before you can get into the
field, this machine viii get them just
the same.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-22
THE KNIFE WEEDER

Gives Long Service and Perfect Sat
isfactiOn
Densmore, Kan, April 6, 1918.
Mr.. H. D. Clayton,
Hill City, Kansas.
Dear Sir:-I am in need of eight
hind knives for the Clayton Knife
Weeder. have had one for II or IS
years that 1 got of Charlie Wood
ward Che used to lived at Edmond)
and another one got of Tommy Dod-
son II or Is years ago, and have used
them every year, for the first time
over, instead of the disc weeder, and
they can't be beat.
Do the knives you make now fit the
weeders you made some years ago,
and what is your price on eight
knives with bolts to fit? Please send
me prices and circulars and agents
prices, and oblige.
Yours truly,
WILLIAM HARRISON.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-22
BROWN AND GREEN

One summer day, when things were
getting pretty dry for want of rain,
farmer Brown and farmer Green were
talking about their corn.
Farmer Brown says to farmer
Green: "Say, Green, why is your corn
looking so fresh and green, when
mine is all dried up and brown?"
Then farmer Green looked some
what troubled and replied, 81 don't
like to tell"
"Why don't you like to tell?" said
farmer Brown.
"Well sir" said farmer Green, 81
borrowed one of them knife weeders
for that field of corn, and that's why
it stayed so green; but 1 don't like
that Teller at Hill City that makes
them weeders, and 1 don't want to say
anything that will help him darn
bit"
"What did he do?" said farmer
Brown.
"Wen sir" said Green, 81 bought a
pillow of him two or three years ago
and he asked me to pay for it the
other day"
"That was certainly a very mean
trick" said Brown; but think II
buy one of them weeders next spring.
"Say," says Green, when you bring
yourn out, just bring out another one
for me, will you?"
'You bet 1 WILL" said Brown, but
you give me your check first, 1 amt
going to be mean to you like that
other Teller"
And that's how these two neighbors
bought knife weeders for their corn
fields. These men will remain
Brown" and Green for lifetime
but their corn fields will not.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-22
IT HAS NO EouAL

Hill City, Kan, April q, 1916.
1 have used the Adjustable Knife
Weeder for the first time over on my
listed crops, and there is no machine
equal to it for first cultivation. I al
ond cultivation, but the Adjustable
Knife Weeder is certainly the best
machine for the first time As a weed
killer it does perfect work.
l. H. RICE.