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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1919-10-17
Applebaurn Bros. An
nounce Special Sale

Having in the past handled principally
socalled "mis-it clothing" of splendid
material and good workmanship but not
called for by those whom they were
originally made--for lack of funds or
other reasons-on which the margin of
profit was very small, Applebaum Bros.
have not had many special sales. But
in order to reduce the large stock, bought
in anticipation of heavy crop, they have
decided to hold sale, beginning tomor;-
row, Saturday, October IL A material
price reduction has been made on every
article in the store, and those who have
been bemoaning the high cost of living
will heave a sigh of relief on inspecting
their prices made for the special sale
period They have made ample arrange
ments for plenty of clerical help to meet
any rush or exigency and to promptly
wait upon all customers. Carefully read
their advertisement on page of this
issue of The Advertiser.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1919-10-17

Tomorrow morning the enterprising
Gertz Bros. begin another Of their popu-
lar price-reduction sales, This is not
done for the purpose of getting rid of
shop worn goods, as they have not been
in business long enough to accumulate
any such. Their stock is entirely new
and seasonable and up-to-the-minute in
style. They make it practice to have
sales at various times during the course
of the year in order to give their Gus
toners special bargains and incidentally
increase their number of customers, They
have an immense stock and have engaged
special sales force 20 promptly and
courteously serve all customers. Read
their announcement on page 13.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1919-10-17
Walter L. Main
Circus Here Monday

Walter L. Mains Fashion Plate Shows
arrived in Clearfeld over the Pennsyi-
vania this morning and shortly atter
daylight the work of unloading end trans
portation of paraphernalia to the snow
grounds began under the supervision OF
the usual army Of small boys.
Everything about the outfit was splK
and span, the stock was in fine condltlon
and things soon took oman old time nue.
vhen the circus wagons marked waiter
7, Main commenced trundling over our
streets, go,
Clearfeld people have been familiar
with the Main circus for the past twenty
Eve or thirty years and have reason 70
know that the name Walter l.. Main
Ia guarantee of the very best Of the
circus line,
The street parade at 1880 was very
creditable pageant.
The large crowd attracted to the show
grounds on Levy Avenue this afternoon
were welI repaid for their trouble ana
were privileged to witness one of the pes.
circus performances seen in Clearfeld
IN many years. Mr. Main has gathered
together highly creditable aggregation
and EVERYONE in this afternoons au-
dience was more than pleased with the
high character Of the performance and
the general conduct Of the show through
out.
All the old-fashioned features were
given and the different performances
were up-to.date in every particular.
Some of the Main features and which
attracted more than ordinary interest
we're Dottie Snyder and her troupe OF
trained elephants; Hollis, DeMott and
Wallet, the three worlds champion bare
hack somersault riders; Eta Myer and
her posing horses; death-defying aerial
acts and big wild west show. The usual
army of clowns were on hand to delight
the kiddos and the entire performance
was all that could be desired.
The show is clean and moral, no gam
bling or other objectional features al
lowed on the grounds Another big crowd
will attend this evenings performance.
To show their hearts were in the right
place. the management offered exclusive
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1919-10-17
Local Red Cross
Plan Fair Exhibit

The Red Cross, under the supervision
of Capt. Warmoth, assisted by Mrs. Kate
DeLoach, chapter secretary; Mrs. W. L.
Dyer, child-welfare chairman; Mrs. G. II.
McMorrough, fair chairman; DR.. Stephen.
son, first aid chairman, Is planning a very
interesting display at the Mississippi
Valley Fair. Miss Mcintyre, executive
secretary, will be in attendance every day
and will be glad to help all soldiers and
render all assistance in her power. A
cordial welcome to the Red Cross rest
room is extneded to all
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1919-10-17
Prizes for Hogs Ship
ped by Colored People

A shipment Of hogs by colored peopla
exclusively will be made on Monday, De.
cember 8, 1919, at which the following
prizes will be AWARDED:
/. Greatest number No. hogs--SE,O0
pair shoes by Middleton q Davis Dry
Goods Store.
2. Second greatest number No. / hogs
$500 bride by Swinney Fincher Co.
3. Greatest number No, hogs--$5.00
hat by Shaddock- -Kimbrough Co.
4. Best No. l hog, based on weight
and lnish--$5oO pair shoes by Pahlen
Bros.
s. Second best No. hog-$2.B0 worth
of tobacco by Beall's Drug Store.
8. Third best No. hog--24 ID, sack
-four by Rathell & Moore.
7. Greatest number No. 2 hogs-$4.00
pair shoes by +. Norquist.
8. Second greatest number of No. a
hogs $500 shirt by Applebaum Bros,
8. Greatest number No. Q hoga---saddla
blanket by Barr-Gwin Co.
10. Greatest number hogs Of III gradep
$500 pair gum boots by 0. 4. EIliHon
Dry Goods Store
II. Largest hog $500 hat by Jordan
McRae- Herbert Co.
IL. Second largest hog $500 cash by
Lexington Produce Co., Sisblatt- -Kamen.
l3. Third largest hog--l sack Pelicaa
-four by X. 4 B. Sontheimer.
II. Largest packer sow sack Fault
less -four by l.. W. Huntingtno 4 Son.
lb. Second largest packer sow--1 hat
by |. Flower.
D. D. GIBSON, County Agent.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1919-10-17

If you want broom, call on me.
have It,. Best price yet quoted, HARRY
GOLDBERG, Lexington, Miss.
Prof. Y. H. Rodgers, the popular prin-
cipal of the Oak Grove school, attended
to business in Lexington Saturday.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1919-10-17
Offer of Free Range
Arouses Enthusiasm

The offer made by R. L. Wallace, of
Tchula, of giving away free a range has
created considerable interest in that hus.
ting and enterprising city, The range,
which is on exhibit in the front of his
store, is the cynosure Of all passersby,
and all express admiration and wish to
possess it. And people accentuate this
desire by making their purchases Of need
ed articles now and paying down the
cash for it. Mr.. Wallace has made an
offer seldom duplicated, and his custOm-
ers are deeply interested, which is re-
fected in the largely increased cash sales.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1919-10-17
Kennington's, $, jackson,
Carries Immense Stock

Having from small beginnings built up
one of the largest mercantile concerns
in the state of Mississippi, R. E, Ken
nington, of Jackson, is constantly reach
ing out for more business. In addition
to up-to-date methods, fair and square
dealing, Mr.. Remington has ever found
printers ink one of the most potent aids
in attracting business, and with the
growth of his business he has appropriated
ever increasing sums for advertising. In
this issue of The Advertiser, Kennington's
uses page in calling attention to the
very large and comprehensive stocks car
ried, and in extending an invitation to
the state fair visitors to make them a
call while in Jackson.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1919-10-17
Durant Educator
Copyrights Record

Prof. r. L. Lands, the energetic and
highly capable principal Of the Durant
higa schoci, " ReN ysars ago Originated
1an perfecte4t s'S DOdel record for the va
riOus phases SIEg school work and has OBJ
tanned copyright ON same. His system
is meeting with general approval among
high school workers and bas been adopted
in several Of the schools Of the state, in
cluding the Holmes County Agricultural
high school, the Kosciusko high school,
the Lexington graded school (colored)
and good many others.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1919-10-17
Watson Reappointed
Game Warden

The board of supervisors at its last
meeting reappointed Lieut.. H, W. Watson
game warden for Holmes county for .
period of four years. Lieut. Watson ~
pre-eminently ''the right man in tles
right place. in tlis capacity and has dgi D
much for the safeguarding and presereas'
tion of the wild life Of our forest and
fields. There has been altogether too
much ruthless slaughtering of animals
and birds and the laws providing for
their protection should be rigidly an
forced and observed.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1919-10-17
Lexington Entitled to
Free Mail Delivery

Postofice Inspector Chas. R. Reese in
formed an Advertiser representative that
Lexington meets the requirements for 9
free city mail delivery system. The vol
ume of business transacted is ample, and
the streets and sidewalks are in con-
dition to fill the demands of the depart
ment in regard to FEASIBILITY. If the
people of Lexington so desire, they can
get free delivery. All the houses may
have to be properly numbered, but this
should be done anyway, as Lexington
long since passed out of the village stage
and is q full-fedged city in every way.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1919-10-17
Relief of Destitute
Jews i'm War Zone

H. A. Rosenthal one day this week took
up $3.50 in subscriptions which he for
warded to q committee having In charge
sums sent to relieve the sufferings Of
destitute Jews in Poland and Russia, who
have no means of subsistence and are
wholly dependsssa upon the generosity Of
charitably-inclined people The follow
ing contributed to the fund: H. A.
Rosenthal, SIS; Joe Rosenthal, $5; Victor
Phillips, colored, So; e. H. Shaddock, soc;
B. G. Rathell 81; Applebaum Bros, Sc;
Flowers Bros, 81; r, Cohen, $5; L.
Dobrowski, 81; s. Caplan, So; |. Hyman,
81; ]. s. Fisher, $40; J, M. Hyman, 81;
Lexington Produce Co, $6; M. Lewis,
IS; M. X. Flower, 81; A. jacobson, 81;
Sam Herman, Sc; W. p. Hammett, 81;
NJ. NJ, Rayner, 81; Nathan Kern, 81.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1919-10-17
City May Install
Crude Oil Engine

w. L. Jordan, E. H. Shaddock and w.
M. Meek, as committee from the board
of aldermen, went to Earle, Arkansas, to
inspect the operation of a plant in that
city the motive power for which was
furnished by a crude oil engine. They
were very favorably impressed with the
engine, which was run at cost much
below that of steam engine. 1t is very
likely that crude oil engine Will be in
stalled in the new electric light plant, de-
spite the unsatisfactory experience with
crude oil engines in the electric light
plant here and at Durant. 1t is said that
the engine in view is entirely practical
and works to perfection, and the cost of
operation is a big consideration, being
very much less than that of running =
steam engine.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1919-10-17

Wanted at once---1O good
salesIadies at Gertz Bros. store.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1919-10-17

Those not familiar with the terms of his
offer should carefully read his advertise
ment elsewhere. The offer Is entirely
without strings and not cent has
been added to the cost of any article on
aa1.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1919-10-17
Expert Accountant to
Audit County Books

At the last meeting OF the board OF
supervisors a contract was awarded 10
L. A. Williams, Of Greenwood, TO audit
the books of the county officials, the work
to be completed by the alst Of December
Of the current year. Mr.. Williams Is TO
receive SIS per day in compensation, but
the total amount is not to exceed e2S0O.
Hon, H. N. Dobson, Of Pickens, was q
Sunday visitor TO the city
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1919-10-17

and free Liberty Loan advertising for
the parade.-Clearfeld Progress, Clear
field, Penn.
Evening journal., 1919-08-01
WHERE ABE THE
HIILIIL HHL I'LL
GARBAGE LIFTERS?
Householders Tell Council
Visits Are Few and
Far Between
GIFFING ON The
UIILIIIcS BOARD

The much mooted garbage question
was again before City Council last
night when City Councilman Faulk-
ner. Of the Second ward, presented a
letter from Mrs. J. e. Hill Of that
ward, in which she related her troubles
in having garbage collectors stop for
her kitchen waste. Mrs. Hill related
how she had the garbage men collect
garbage from her home on July Z, af-
ter appealing time after time 10 the
health department, the police depart
ment and the garbage contractor, but
tnat since the natsonal holitady, no
garbage man has appeared at her
home. As result conditions she said,
are deplorable.
Another complaint Of like nature
was received from II. l.. Prettyman,
OF No i20S West Eighth street. Both
complaints were referred 10 the helath
department.
Council also received a letter from
Mayor Taylor announcing the appoint
ment OF Allen p. Ching, OF No. BIC
Washington street. TO the Board of
Public Utilitles Commission Mr.. Grif-
flngs, whose appointment was con-
ilrmed, succeeds Edward A. Higgins,
term expired.
A communication was received from
Frank L. Palmer. OF No. 27i3 Washing
ton street, complaining Of the unsan-
itary condition Of the lot bounded by
Washington, jefferson Twenty-seventh
and Twenty-eighih streets. IL was re-
ferred TO the Street and Sewer Depart
ment.
The Board OF Park Commissioners
sent a communication TO Council estl-
mailing the cost OF park improvements
at SiS,600. 10 was referred 20 the
finance committee.
Upon motion OF Councilman Hop
klns, the clerk was ordered 10 request
the Street and Sewer Department TO
place an arc Hight at the intersection
OF Eighth and Walnut streets.
A communication was received from |
the Board OF Education asking Coun- |
cll 10 approve the securing Of portable |
school houses for this city. 10 was re- |
ferred TO the building committee.
Councilman Murray suggested that
public comfort stations should be es-
tablished in the city at least two on
Market street No action was taken
In the matter. however
Bids for printing 800 copies OF the
,ity building ordinance were received
IS follows: William =. Taylor, $3.50:
Printing Company. sSs
Charles NJ. Smith, 1893: star Publish
Ing Company, Si3s. They were referred
10 the printing committee with power
TO act.
Evening journal., 1919-08-01

sumo that an increase was warranted,
why would IL not have been fair TO
have raised both the public trade and
family trade to the same rate. Does
the ice which they receive cost more
in one case than the other? Then
again why should not the luxuries OF
life be curtailed, such as ice cream.
soft drinks, etc, rather than make such
a distinction as has been made OF 81
per ton between family trade and pub
Lie trade
Evening journal., 1919-08-01

SHOE PRICES GOING UP;
TO NORMAL TN 1920

BOSTON. Aug. Shoes sold next
spring VIII bring even higher prices
than those now prevailing, but relief
may be expected late In 1920. accord
ing TO a statement issued by the Ma
tional Boot ands Shoe Manufacturers
Association. The cause OF high prices
was said 10 be the depletion OF stocks
under wartime conditions, the pros
perity of the public and European
competition.
The statement said present prices
were excessive and condemned buying
of a speculative character. The equl-
librum Of the market can be restored,
u said. II Manufacturers and mer-
chants generally follow the dictates Of
common sense, but all purchases far
in advance Of actual needs or buying
in quantities in excess of those needed
for seasonable goods must stop
Evening journal., 1919-08-01
Regular Prices $50 to 1880

wonderful collection of finest Georsette Crcpes all
the effects and shapes including straight and doop
brs side flares and roll brins tastefuly trimmed with
est materials The colors mostly white, but number
of pink and other coors In the collection This
Is unusually low price thesey
will be o one,
Evening journal., 1919-08-01
Values up to $500

Our entire stock of charming Silk Skirts grouped with
special purchase from of makers affords an
usual selection of smart Sport Skirts of Poet Baronet
Satn fan-ta-s Ircoete Dew Kst Crepe Chine Ceorg
ette Faie Silk In wonderful of shades and
combinations Every model of tho repre-
sented,
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11
PUTTING IN A NEW
COMPRESSOR PLANT.

Mike Brady returned yester-
day from a trip to Monte
Vista and Denver. While he
was gone Mr.. Brady purchased
new compressor plant for the
Wabash Mines and Power
Company and the outfit will
be installed at the Monon
mine ut Sunnyside just as soon
as it arrives. This company
shows indications Of doing
something in the mining line
here and it is to be hoped that
their plant will meet with sue
cess.-Creede Candle.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11
SANITARlUM
REMAINS OPEN.

A matter which greatly con.
Germs the people Of the Del
N0rte section and Of the en-
tire San Luis valley has been
satisfactorily settled when
the announcement was made
that the indebtedness which
threatened to close st. Joseph
sanitarium Of Del Norte. had
been raised and the institu-
ton would remain open.
In the Strengthening out Of
the affairs concerned herein
the Mother Superior and As
sistants came from Wichita.
Kansas. to take up the situa-
tion with the business men of
Del Norte under the direction
Of the Spanish Trail improve
ment association.
During the consultations rel
ative to the matter. conclus-
ion was finally reached, that
il the citizens Of the section
would give to the sisters funds
to the amount Of $2,1OO, they
would remain and conduct the
institution. but also requested
that an additional amount in
the sum of something like
$3.50 be furnished them with
which to iepair and place =
new floor in the basement of
the sanitarium building. This
the committee agreed to do.
When decision was reached
as to the action to be taken,
the business men put on q
drive amongst the people to
raise the necessary money.
This drive took place last
week and the response was
rapid and liberal. Secretary
Ruark reports the following
amount having been subscrib-
ed with quite a number of
persons yet to be solicited
50, 5.OO.-Del Norte Pros
pector.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our many
friends for the many beautiful
floral offerings and for their many
acts Of kindness and expressions OF
sympathy in the loss Of our dear
husband and father.
Mrs. Norah Short
Eddie Short.
Claude Short.
Ruth Short,
Bertha Smalley,
Mrs. W. O. Wedge,
4rs. Herbert Hisamsp
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Mountfort
enjoyed y visit from Mrs. Mount
forts father. II. ID. KELLOGG. and
sister. Miss 4. A. Kellogg. for u
week. The visitors left Wednesday
for Twin Falls. Idaho. to make
their home.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

Mr., and Mrs. bodin-, OF Rono.
Oklahoma. have bought tho Monte
Vista steam laundry from = NJ.
bcsrdsiry. taking possession Mon.
day.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

Mrs ". 4. Riley icf, Saturday ov-
cning for Colorado springs for = WIS.,
u and viii then 10 to Billings. Mon
tsns. whore she viii make her homo.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

Mrs. Afford Dalton. who had been
visitinx a, cen'er. passed through
Friday snrou,s U. santa ~. New
Mexico ., - {.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

Mr.. Barboro. OF Dcnver. spent
several days last week with friends
hero.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

n. l.. kio~pfsi arrived this morn
ing from Tabl. Rock. Nebraska
and viii remain several days on
business
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

Mrs. Il. Scott. OF Center. went to
Denver Saturday evening to visit for
week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

Miss RUBY Shelby went to Alamo
"a Wednesday evening for few
days visit.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

When you want meat come to the
ECONOMY Meat Market In now Bank
bldg. We make . speciality Of Beef
and Veal Loaf. made while you wait.
Beef. pork. mutton, vsal. chickens
dressed to order.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs J. J. Ebcl. Of Rus
soil. Kansas, who have spent several
weeks with relatives here. left FRI
day evening.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

MAJ Settlers ien sunday svsnihs
for Fort Collins where he viii aiisad
school this winter.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

Mr. and Mrs.. vesfkamp went 70
Denver saturday evening TO spend
q week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Fox who have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. whitman.
at Bowen. left Friday evening for
Osceola. Iowa.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

Mr.. J. y. corriaxton Ia quite sick
with .rysipelas.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

Oskdalc Pca Coal S7.7s ut the
Bros. ltchg
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

FOR sALE-Roberts Alfalfa grin
der. good running order.
PARnA LAND co,
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

the water tank.
For some reason. Rev. Norris. put
his clock back last Saturday. return
Ing to what one Comrade calls Gods
Time" A. ws here still have "Wil-
sons Time" there WAS . slight
mix up. with the result that Rev.
Kerry being present. hs had to be-
gin the service which vas conclud-
I'd BY our Chaplain. We were
fortunate enough to hear . soloist
from Pueblo. Mr.. Gordon. who In
spite Of . cold. sang to our great
delight. the beautiful song: Hold
Ny Hand"
The potatoes are still/ In the
ground for lack OF potato pickers.
There Ia = great deal of talk about
the pension bill recently introduc-
I'd In congress. II In nearly a. much
discussed ~ the League Of Nations,
with one great. big difference
though. There are nearly a. many
views OF the League M there are
men In camp. but there Is only one
opinion concerning the bill. every.
body thoroughly approves Of II and
believes that an early date will see
Il pass.
Mrs. Paradis went from Denver
to Nebraska to visit 4 sister for a
couple Of months. The change has
done her q world Of good. and she
feels perfectly we'll there.
Mrs. Mathers was able to leave
tho hospital and return to her cot.
taEe though far from being strons
yet.
Comrade Brown returned from
the Park Avenue hospital. Denver,
after having undergone a very sue
cessful operation for cataract at the
hands Of DR.. Peck. While there an
unusual occurrence took place. the
night nurses were held up by an
armed and masked bandit. who re-
licved them Of jewelry. wristwatches
and money. The patients are still
wondering why they were left un-
molested.
One OF our Comrades complained
that for the second time. he found
a box Of tobacco ne bought in a
store in town. with seals broken and
contents materially diminished.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11
Soldiess' Home

TIE LsMoyne Bridge Company
experts are here. and busily at
work. setting up the new section OF
the water tank.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

One OF our Comrades omplained
that for the second time. he found
box Of tobacco ne bought in a
store in town. with seals broken and
contents materially diminished.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-10-11

The potatoes arc still/ In the
ground for lack OF potato pickerx.
Cheyenne record., 1919-09-25
Save Those Teeth
also
A Large Dentists Bill
For Sore and Bleeding Gums, Loose
Teeth and All Pyorrhea Conditions
use
VENTA-PYRINE

Enjoy your food and do not poison
your whole body by allowing the
DEADLY GERMS of PYORRHEA to
lurk between your teeth. Send at
once for our Medical Journal tellikg
how Judges, Mayors, Actresses, and
thousands Of others were helped to
HEALTH and HAPPINESS by this
great Remedy.
If your gums bleed. or your teeth
are loose, or the gums red and irri-
table, send for package at once. En-
close $1.OO and the name Of your drug
gfst.
Sent Prepaid anywhere.
The ANTI TARTAR CHEMICAL CO.
1888 Qarkssa st. DENVER, COLO.