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Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
ATTEMPT
 SUBSTITUTE FOR
 EXPENSIVE "GAS''

Paris, Sept. 1S.-The government has authorized experiments with a benzoI and alcohol mixture as a sub stitute for gasoline in automobile en- zines, in view of the high price of the latter-a dollar a gallon. While benzo1 used alone undoubtedly gives more power than gasoline, ;t has an objectionable odor, and chauffeurs who have tried it assert that it cor rodes carburettors and cylinders. Both these disadvantages, it is claim ed, may be to some extent removed by mixing the benzol with alcohol or ether or both.
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
FRENCH PREMIER TAKES VACATION
 IN SMALL T0WN

Ia TranChe- Vendca, France, Sept ] - (CorrospondenCe of Associated Prass) Premier ClemCncoau arrived here the other day in search Of peace and uuIotue-s. The Premier locked Hs if he needed rest and there was nOth- ing suggestive of the '"Tiger' as he descended from the dusty automobile which bore him from Paris tD the sea He appeared old and wan and tired and hcavcd a sigh of relief as he sar on ar old wooden bench in the shady garden of the villa PhiHppon, wiped the precipitation from his brow and cvfrycG tho ocean breeze
 The Premier dos not like public functions and probably the only one of thc past few months, excepting those of thc achievement of Alsace- Lorraine, at which he did not appear bored. was tnc Victory Day parade.
 Accompanied by couple of old, weathcr-bCaten fishermen the Pre- micr Of France went for a stroll along the beach. speaking with them in the dialect Of the province.
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19

If you hear sounds of grooming and people rushing around about l A. M. in some neighbours house, just reflect that Georgia shipped out A. 799. 900 watermeIons this year.
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19

convinced one way or the other; but indifference must be combatted to see that the license issue is not ignored on election day.
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19

touring car found abandoned at Harrison Park, on Sept 3, was today returned to it's owner by the Milford police The car, which evidently had been stolen, is the property of Frc-k Cavalier, of 58 Jewett street, Bridgeport, who called for the ma chine
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19

J. Clarence Mclean, Democrat, nominated for tax collector; as man. ager of the newspaper and periodical business at the corner of River and Daniel streets, MT. Mclean, with little assistance, kept the wheels of his par ucular industry moving and, by the closest of application and the hardest kind of work conducted both the commercial and the accounting ends of his establishment in a way to si- lence criticism and win admiration.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27
KING ASKS PROTECTION
FOR u. S. WOOL GROWERS

Washington. March 26 To pro
tect American wool growers until the
present clip had been disposed OF
Senator King Of Utah today asked
Bernard Baruch, former chairman OF
the war industries board, who is serv-
ing an advisor with the American
peace commission, 20 take up with
the British government the question
Of imperntlit establishing wool prices
among the allied governments
Great Britain is said to have sew
eral billion pounds Of wool available
and Senator King desired perfection
Of some agreement to prevent this
wool from being thrown upon the
market at any time or in such guam
tity as TO cause depression Of prices
The war department last January
agreed 20 withdraw from the market
all stocks Of wool from July ist until
November TO enable growers TO dis
pose Of their present clip
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27

lief TO the stockman that has come
for number Of years, and cattle
men. who have been forced to move
their stock TO other places, are now
making arrangements to bring their
herds back to the home range at an
early date
This all brings about a change Of
conditions, and while the actual cir
culation Of money may not be chang
ed very materially just at this time.
there VIII be more or less loosenng
up Of finances as people who have
money will feel more confidence and
inclination to invest shcir money It
viii also cause new investors 20 come
10 this great country and buy our
rich farm lands and in this way will
much new money come TO the south
plains
Il viii also stimulate business in.
ierest and Justify the expenditure Of
considerable money IN new business
houses in the city, and likely within
the next few months there win be
number of large business houses
erected in Lubbock Already we
hear Of number A. parties who viii
build when a tenant is secured. and Il
viii not be long till tenants viii be
plentiful
The rain at this time will put new
lie into the South Plains. and with
her wonderfully rapid rccuperating
powers we win go over the top this
year with colorA flying and will soon
forget the backsets caused by the
war and the drouth Come to Lub-
book.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27
LUBBOCK MADE DISTRICT
HEAD FOR BIG COMPANY

Mr. Ralph l. Colby. Of the firm Of
Cravens and Cage, Houston. also
manager Of their lie insurance de.
pnrimeni was q recen, visitor in Lub
book and several other towns in this
district The object Of Mr.. Colby's
visit was the selection Of district man
ayers for their life company for the
South Plains territory OF course
Lubbock parties were selected. and
Mcssrs. Owens and Hnrpcr we're chos.
on TO handle this work
Mr. Colby stated that principally
due to the recent influenza epidemic
life insurance is enjoying unprecc-
denied prosperity Hc states the bus
mess Of the Northwestern National
is doubling up this year. in fact
thousands Of people are increasing
their insurance at this time.
The Northwestern National il one
Of the very few mutual legal reserve
old line companies To remain in the
state after the passage Of the Rob.
ertson law. which law required all
lie companies 10 invest ~ per cent
OF their total premium receipts on
Texas business in Texas securities
The Northwestern National Alwavs
has found Texns securities equal 10
those Offered by other communities
II u interesting to note that the
northwestern National is the only one
OF group Of % Of the older and lar.
ger life companies doing business in
Texas, also that these % companies
write 81 per cent Of the total legal rc.
serve or old line life insurance Of the
United States.
II Is certainly pleasing to us 10
nave such a company locate with ma
IN this community.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27
PASTORS AND LAYMEN's
CONFERENCE AT sLAToN

The Lubbock District Pastors and
Laymen's Conference and Missionary
Institute wns held at Slaton, Texas,
March 1926 and was we'll attended
By the preachers, but the laymen were
conspicuous by their absence. 40 WI
are told. They had a fine meeting
however. and will no doubt result in
much good for the cause Of missions
The meeting was presided over by the
Presiding Elder Of this district. Rev
W r. Lyon Rcvs Griswold. pastor
Of the Methodist church. c. r. Lynne.
preacher in charge Of the East Lub
book Mission. and d. C. Ross. West
Lubbock Mission. attended from Lub.
book Judge J. II Moore was pres.
eni and addressed the meeting on the
subject Of "The Layman and the
Centenary"
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27
SNYDER MASS MEETING EN-
DORsEs LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Snyder. Texas. March 25.--At a
mass meeting Of citizens held here to-
day with J. s. Hardy, chairman. and
G. II. Leath, secretary, resolutions
were adopted favoring League Of
Nations. indorsing the acts and utter
ances Of President Wilson and sug-
gesting that a special ticket and bal
lot box be provided at the special
election to be held on the amend
ments in MAY, so the voters may ex-
press their desires on the League Of
Nations.
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FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT IN LUBBOCK
THE RAIN LAST SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY PUTS US
OVER THE TOP FOR MARCH RAINS.
TWO AND TH|RTY-0NE ONE -HUNDR{OTH Of INCH RAIN
Fifty Nine Oneundredhs the Average Rainfall for South Plains
In March, SO This Unusual Precipitation is Record
Breaker. We Now Have a Splendid Season

The splendid rain which fell here
and covered the entire plains country
Saturday night and Sunday has put
quite different tone TO everything,
and the people are carrying an en-
tirely different expression on their
faces than heretofore. The precipi-
taton Saturday and Sunday amount
ed 10 two and almost a third Of an
inch, which is an unusual rain for
the month Of March. and only very
few times In the past twenty years,
do old timers recall as much rain in
this month The average which has
been kept covering a period from
1894 TO the present time being 80 Of
an inch
We have had two other light rains
during the month. which runs our rain
fall up to about three inches
The farmers have been able 20
break all their land from seasons oh
tanned from SHOWS and rain during
the fall and winter months and most
Of them have their land in fine shape
and ready for planting and the rain
Saturday and Sunday falling slowly
as II did. will all soak INTO the ground
and will not be molested till planting
time ~ here There is every indica-
tion at present Of a good crop this
year
The splendid early season now on
hand besides boosting up the farm
interests. also comes IN time 10 in
sure early grass, and stockmen have
the assurance of being relieved Of
very heavy feed bill early in the
spring. which win be the greatest re-
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27
THE SCHOOL INSPECTORS REPORT
RURAL SCHOOL INSPECTOR WHO VISITED LUBBOCK COUN-
TY SCHOOLS WELL PLEASED WITH THE COUNTY
RECOMMENDS FULL APPROPRIATIONS TO SCHOOLS
Judge Moore Justly Praised for His Unng Work for the Rural
Schools Of This Couny-Lubbock County Schools VIII Receive
Over Six Thousand Dollars from State Aid Funds

Last week we made mention Of
the visit Of the State Rural School In
spector being in Lubbock county, and
this week we are permitted to print
his report to the State Superintend.
ent as follows:
Amarillo, Texas, March 20. 1919
Miss Annie Webb Blanton,
Austin, Texas.
Dear Miss Blanton:
As ! am waiting between trains
here, have made up my reports on
the Lubbock County Schools, which |
enclose herewith. Although the num-
ber Of schools which | inspected is
small, consider that we did a great
work in Lubbock County You will
notice that have recommended the
raising Of almost every apportion-
ment This have done after much
consideration and in the full belief
that il is thoroughly needed and de.
served. Because Of fhe situation in
this county, shall feel especially
grateful il every apportionment can
be made according 10 my recommen-
dation
The school work Of Lubbock Coun-
ty is very gratifying. Although |
entered Judge Moore's office about
one hour after he received the tele-
gram which announced my coming.
the following remarkable record was
made in that county: Judge Moore
asked the Commissioners Court to
adjourn in order that he might visit
the schools with me. which was done
He and the County Agent OF Agri-
culture. also various visitors, such rs
Secretary Chamber OF Commerce,
County Commissioners, etc, went
with me to every school No county
superintendent can be more interest.
ed in the schools Of his county, or ex-
hibt more detail information and
personal service than has Judge
Moore in the schools Of his counties
The following and cooperation that
Judge Moore enjoys may be cstimat-
ed by the fact that in response to his
call, Trustees met us at every school,
except one; no communication could
be had with this school II is fur
ther seen by the fact that at the arl-
ly meeting, which he called for Wed
nesday morning at ten o'clock, the
following we're present; All Comms
sioners, the County Agricultural
Agent, all the county school board
and the local Trustees from every
school in the county. except one, |
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27
NEW DEPOSITORY LAW
CAUSES COMPLICATION

Austin, Texas. March 25 State
Treasurer Baker finds that the new
depository bill will require five or six
additional clerks in his department
and he also found today that there is
no method Of paying these clerks Mr
Baker is in quandary and sought
advice from the attorney general
Assistant Attorney General c. W.
Taylor told him there is no authority
in law for the employment Of these
clerks. The bill, like the board Of
control measure. fails to make one
cent appropriation to be used in It's
enforcement
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27
BRADLEY AUTO COMPANY
TO PLACE ROAD MARKERS

According to announcement made
oy officials Of the Bradley Automo-
oie Company, Lubbock il soon TO
be made terminus on the "Circle
Route"
The circle route" is system Of
highway marking being developed ON
a national scale by the Circle AUTH.
mobile Mems Association Of Amer;-
ca, whose general offices are In
Dallas The system is controlled en-
tirely by Texans.
through rs membership in the Cir
Gle Automobile Mems Association of
America, the Bradley Automobile
Company has acquired the right 10
place one Of the Associations trade
marked signs in front Of It's garage.
which viii be similar to the "circle
mile posts erected on the hivhwavr
The plans Of the Circle Automobile
Mems Association Of America. Il IL
stated are to place permanent mark
ings on every mile Of public roads
and highways in the United States.
The posts which set upon an ever
lasting concrete base are seven feet
high and support a circle bearing the
name OF the next town with mileage
thereto, together with the letters
&c. A. NJ. A. A." representing the
Associations trade mark.
II Is the intention Of the Bradley
auto Company to mark all the recog-
nized highways into Lubbock and
will be placed at all. the
FORKS or crossings Of roads. which
VIII De a great convenicnce 70 the
public.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27

consider that this meeting was prof
table in every respect.
Perhaps no county in the State
shows better results and more apprc-
citation Of State aid than does Lub-
book County
Judge Moore has the following in
reply to the inspectors report from
the Miss Blanton. State Superintcnd-
ent:
Austin, March %, 1919.
Judge ]. II. Moore,
Lubbock, Texas
Dear Sir:
| am in receipt Of the report OF
Mr.. Earl DuI.aney, who has just visit
ed the state aid schools in Lubbock
County. Based upon his recommen-
dations ! am granting aid to schools
as follows:
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27
BLIZZARD IN COLORADO
AFFECTS WIRE SERVICE

Denver. Colo. March 25.--Trans.
continental wire communication was
interrupted today as a result Of a
sleet and snowstorm. accompanied by
a high wind, that formed In Western
Colorado Monday night.
The storm il moving eastward to-
day. accompanied by unusually low
temperature. A similar storm area is
reported to be moving southwark
through Montana and Wyoming.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27

II is understood, Of course. that
the requirements as outlined to the
various schools by Mr.. DuLaney are
to be met before warrants will be
available. Please let me have a re-
port from you At your earliest con-
venience,
Mr. DuTaney was enthusiastic in
his praise OF the excellent school
spirit that exists in your county. He
tells me that you adjourned your
court in order that you might visit
the schools with him. lie tells me
also that the county demonstration
agent, the secretary Of the Chamber
OF Commerce, and the county com
missioners visited schools with him.
In behalf Of the Department, I desire
to express to you appreciate Of your
interest and helpfulncss.
When ] can be Of service TO the
schools Of your county let me hear
from you
Yours very truly
ANNIE WEBB BLANTON.
State Superintendent.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27

some cases plain grades were 10 to
10 cents lower, and the better grades
steady. Colorado lambs sold largely
at $1,000 to s20.50 and Kansas lambs
1880 to s2o.25. Ewes brought
xis.7e se issse he cz6HfcsTc maj. ar.
ket broke rs cents. Few fat sheen
were offered.
Charles N. Pipkin.
Market Correspondent
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27

Mrs J. c. Green. wife Of the Coun-
ty Clerk Of Terry county. passed
through here Wednesday enroute
home Mr.. Green has been visiting
IN Oklahoma with relatives the past
few weeks.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27

Brownfield has recently voted
bonds to the amount of 10000. to
be expended on the erection Of a
modern school building. II Is expect.
ed the new building will be completed
by the LIST Of September.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27

Mrs J. o. Jones left Thursday
morning for FIoydada. where she
goes to attend the bedside Of Miss
Grace Rucker, who is reported 70 be
seriously III.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27

NJ. X. Foster, who has recently nc.
cepted a position with the Sanitary
Barber Shop, of this place. left Thurs.
day for Amarillo where he roes 70
accompany his wife and children here.
70 make their home.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27

Charles Alexander is here this
week with some lrospectors from the
North Texas oil fields. Mr.. Alexan-
der has been located at German for
some time.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27

Mrs. d. Robinson has recently ar.
rived here from virginia. Mrs Rob
lnson moved away from here hardly
year ago, and is moving back to
make her home in Lubbock in the fu.
ture.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27

Mis-. Gladys Fleming. who has heep
here in one Of the sanitariums sever
al weeks was able to return home
Wednesday. Miss Fleming under
went a very delicate operation while
here.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27
PANHANDLE HOME DEMON.
STRATION AGENTS MEET

The annual meeting Of the Panhan-
die Home Demonstration Agents was
held at the West Texas State Normal
College, Canyon, Texas, March 1922.
Twelve counties in the Panhandle
were represented:
Miss Florence Jackson Wichita
Falls
Miss Oinie Wilcox Vernon.
Mrs. jimmie Cameron--McLcan.
Miss Lucille Arnett--W Wheeler
Mrs. Ida Chitwood Clarendon
Miss Leuh Harris-Amarillo.
Miss Mile Halsey--Lubbock
Miss Josie York Floydada.
Miss Sallie Nellery Snyder
Miss Ella Forrest Dickens.
Miss Flora Harbert- Childrcss.
Besides these, Misses L0a Powell,
Homa Welsey Of Washington, Miss
Lama Neil Of Texas a and NJ, and
Miss Dora Barnes, district agent Of
the Panhandle, were present
The purpose Of the meeting was 10
discover the home problems peculiar
to West Texas Many experts from
over the country gave valuable lee
lures Miss Lillian Hazel Of the Texas
A. and NJ gave a lecture on poultry.
DR. l.. Fener from Washington, lee.
tured on vinegar making brining and
picking vegetables Miss Ola Powell.
editor Of Successful Canning" Of
Washington gave demonstration work
in canning, jelly making and pre-
serving. Miss Homa Welsey T. S
bread expert lectured on bread
making Miss lnez Anderson Of Tex
as A. and NJ gave some interesting
exhibitions on cakcry l.. w. lillian
Of Amarillo spoke on Gardening in
West Texas" Miss Martha Bell Of
the West Texas State Normal College
discussed appropriateness In dress.
Miss Abbie Graham, Y w. c. A. Sec.
retary Of the Canyon Normal. dis
cussed games. Miss Mile Halsey Of
Lubbock lecturcd on rug making.
Mrs. Dora Barnes discussed serving.
Miss Olnie Wilcox. Basketry. and
Miss Inez Anderson, Steam Cookery
II is the purpose Of these agents TO
bring their services TO the home, to
the people who cannot conveniently
attend college Their work is there
fore Of the utmost Importance. and
the meeting held here in Canyon
Normal shows that the workers are
anxious 20 do all they can to make
the home life Of the people OF West
Texas happier and more comfortable
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27

cal school was held at the High School
building and at the track field south.
west Of the building Many Of the
contests were close and much inter
est was shown in the different events.
Students from Geo. M. Hunt School
Participate.
The first contest, Defamation
Junior and Senior boys, and Junior
and Senior Girls. was held in the
High School Auditorium Wednesday
morning. The winners Of first place
in these contests were as follows:
Senior BOys-Glenn Hunt.
Senior Girls Maurine Burford
Junior Boys-Ewell Hunt.
Junior Girls Verna Wilson.
After eliminating the spoilers, the
following were the winners Scott
Turner, Rcbecca Quinn, Juniors
Gladys Shipman. Hubert Burgess,
Seniors.
The debating boys are Ross Me.
Whorter and Latimer Murfee
The winners Of the Tennis try-oui
are Carl Roberds and Arnett Pear.
son
Those winning in the Senior Track
Events are as follows:
l20 yard hurdle. John simp.
son. 2 Cecil Honey.
100 yard dash--l Hez Montgom-
cry; 2, Johnnie Spikes.
Mile Run. Roby Cathey; 2
Henry Benson. 3 Newman Boles.
200 yard Hurdle Girnrd Lok-
ey' 2 Chas Dupre
f4O yard DASH Royal Hearn
2 Noodle Smith.
220 yard Dash II. Bill Honey; 2
Hez Montgomery
$50 yard rum Chas Dupre; 2
Gordon Cone.
Mile relay-IIez Montgomery, Roy
al Hearn. Bill Honey. Roby Cathcy.
Pole Vault John y Whip; 2.
John Spikes.
Running Broad jump John
Spikes; 2. John T.. Whip.
Running High Jump. Raymond
Woolridge 2 Herbert Martin; 3. U.
Cone
~ ID. shot-put-l John Spikes: 2.
John Simpson; 3. Dewey Farris.
Discus--i Wallace Biankenship.
2, John Spikes
Winner, in Junior Athletics.
Girls Athletics
30-yard dash-Eula Hilton, 1st;
Marguerite Mimms. 2nd
Baseball throw for dstancc-Mar.
ruerte Mimms. lst; Irene Cannon,
md
Basketball throw for distance-Ed.
Va Manley, LIST; Marguerite Mimms.
md
Baseball throw for accuracy ---Eula
Iilton. ist; Arise Simmons. 2nd.
Potato race--May Renshaw. Ist:
Ruby Wcaks. 2nd
Boys Athletics
80 yard dash Lester Parks. ist;
elmer Moore. 2nd
100 yard dash Spec Long. ist;
enkins Alter. 2nd.
220 yard dash Aubrey Rankin.
st; Lester Parks, 2nd.
4fo yard dash-W Weldon Woolridge
ST; Scot Turner. 2nd.
$50 yard run--Leslic Jennings Ist;
no Dupre. End.
mile run---leslie Jennings. lst:
'ennett Lane. 2nd
Running broad jump--Jenkins At
r, lst; Louie Stricklc. 2nd.
Running high Jump Leslie Jen.
ings, ist; Weldon Woodbridge, end.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. d N Arnett Of Col
orndo. are here this week visiting
with their children and looking after
their extensive ranch interests in this
part Of the country.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-27

). d. Holt and family left Thurs
aay morning for Earl, Colo. where
they are moving and will make their
home there in the future.