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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-22
Aida Is One of Best
Works of Verdi; Scenes
Laid in Ancient Egypt

Aida" the opera 10 be presented
Friday night at the state lair au-
dl,orlum by the Chicago Grand Opera
company, is regarded as one OF the
finest OF the works of Verdi, famous
Italian composer.
The scene OF the opera Is laid IN
the Egyptian cities Of Memphis and
1hebes a, the time Egypt was mistress
OF the world
Here, briefly, i, its plot.
Aida 10 Princess
Aida, captured daughter OF Anon
asro, king OF Ethiopia, is slave
to Princess hmneris, daughter OF The
Egyptian king Both Ada and
Amneris are in love with Rhadmes,
captain of the palace guard, When
the Ethiopian king begins an III
vasion OF Egypt, Rhadme, is chosen
10 lead the Egyptian army. While he
is absent, Amneri'. to discover
whether Aida is really her rival
tells the captive that Rhadmes has
been killed. Aida's actions prove. she
loves the captain, and the princess
plans revenge.
Rhadmes. however. returns in
triumph. with the Ethiopian king a
prisoner When the Egyptian priests
demand execution Of the Ethiopians,
Rbadmes objects. and the Pharaoh
la, mercy on the cap,ives. s,ipulating
only that the king and Aida be held
as hostages He then announces that
he will give his daughter in mar.
rage to Rhadmes Na reward Tor his
victory. This bring, despair to the
captain and Aida. who love each
other.
The third sct is vet on the bank,
OF the Nile The Ethiopian king con-
vinces his daughter that she should
induce Rhadmes TO reveal secrets Of
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-22

Reductions on the WOndeful
qualities from our OWn Stock
Bargains.

Black furnishes an excellent means by
which to test silk store. There are
thousands of yards of black silks at Kerrs.
They were picked out by veteran in the
business, a man thoroughly familiar with
dye processes, qualities and fashions. There
is a vogue for black. Manufacturers have
responded magnificently. Black silks pro-
vocative of flights of fancy. The mid
night hue illumined with the glow of the
moon-practically every black silk has
lustre, a sheen, glow The Spanish in
fluence, strong just nov, is especially par
tial to black.
We have arranged little sale of black
silks. Some of our finest are reduced
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-22
ARMY TRUCK WILL
CARRY WAR RELICS

The Kjgiisher Okla. Fair s"ocia-
ton will send truck here TO convey
an army war exhibit from state head
quarters 10 hinPii,her, where /, will
be shown at fair October II 10 "
After October 81, the exhibit VIII be
mounted on an army truck ard sent
over the state 20 towns where recruit
lrg sub stations are maintained The
towns 10 be visited are Tulsa, Miami.
bartlesyilIe, OkmuIgee. McAlcser.
Hugo, Ardmore, Guthre, Enid and
{ linton
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-22
j. 5. REDUCES
EMBASSY RANK
FOR GERMANY
Lower Diplomatic Grade for
Turkey Temporarily,

WASHINGTON, Oct. N.--Charge
OF embassy will be the rank Of the
first American diplomatic repre-
sentative TO Germany after the ratiii-
cation OF the peace treaty. for not
until sufficient time has elapsed TO
test the workings Of the treaty and
the spirit IN which the present gov
ernment OF Germany undertakes to
carry out its provisions will the
representative give place to a fully
accredited ambassador. Thi, plan. II
was learned today. also will be fol
lowed by the entente governments.
Out OF consideration for the SEN
ate which might resent any action on
the part OF the executive branch an
ticipatory OF the disposition Of the
treaty. IL wa, said today tina, at pres
en-, il was not possible to announce
the name OF the person who will as
sumo the important Office OF charge
AZ Berlin. hu, 1t was In,mated that
the selection would be made from the
rank, OF some OF the embassy sec
retarisA, who BY reason OF long ery-
ice and training are regarded as
equipped for the discharge OF the
heavy and responsible duties con-
nected with the re-establishment OF
full diplomatic relations with the
late enemy country.
There 10 no disposition. il was
learned, to reduce the rank OF the
American diplomatic representation in
Germany, which still remains one OF
the great nations OF the world. But
il is understood TO be planned to
make such . change in the case OF
Austria and Hungary. Separated as
the two states are. into two separate
nation. greatly reduced in size and
importance, these countries will be
regarded as properly entitled 10 mis-
sions only and there will be 4 min
Drister plenipotentiary provided for
each
The Turkish embassy also Is due
for reduction in rank, il was learned.
Considering the small sire OF the
Country which will remain under
Turkish control, il may be that the
remnant will have 10 be content TO
share an American minister with
Bulgaria and any lesser state that
may remain in the Balkans.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-22
Certrudes
SLIPS each
An Extraordinary Selling of
Girls and Misses Coats. $l2.50

1t is ridiculous that the important and com
pleX activity known business should be at tn
mercy Of the weather and its whims If the win
blow an extra point or two if the mercury in tn
thermometer rise when, by the calendar. IL shoul,
tall, there is pause in commerce. with money losse
as consequence.
This has been strange Autumn, especially il
the East--an Autumn of weather eccentricty
Business in coats has not been active An uneasi
ness desire to sell has caused prices to drop, In
instances.
Our representative, now in the market was for
tunate enough to find manufacturer willing to sci
at a loss.
These coats at $3.50 are he result They ar,
worth considerably more than $3.50. They ar,
yilt-edge bargains.
Rich velours, warmful chinchillas.
smart home spuns, superb velvets, thick
zbilenes and novelty mixtures in variety.
Some Of them have fur collars. There
are belts, pockets and excellent Innings.
The styles are full, enveloping. Sizes 6
to l6. Third floor
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-22
PENRE YNOEU0REATH,
WELSH TOWN. SAYS
MOVIES ARE IMMORAL

LONDON. - penrhyn6eudrea,h
which is a Welsh town and not a
typographical error. considers the
movies 90 immoral thai 'hey0l pay
good monr1 ou, Of pocket 10 keep
them nl' OF 'hr i.V1.
An rn'crpUaug "kincma" firm tried
10 get ia9j.n'd in the town by proy
ing TO ha'd.bcaded taxpayer, how
much their rates would be- reduced
II tine town rented the toxin hall for
a movie house Bot moyicg were
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-22

5i-inch black Duchess Satin, S595 yard.
i0-inch black Moon Clio Satin, S495 yard.
42-inch black Charmeuse at S695 yard
4O-inch black Dress Satin, S4.45 yard
40-inch black Dress Satin, $50 yard.
40-inch black Satin Meteor, s4.19 yard.
36-inch black Dress Satin, S295 yard.
36-inch black Satin Paillette de Sole, S2.79
yard.
36-inch black Satin Duchess, S2S5 yard.
36-inch black Messaline Satin, S24i yard.
36-inch black Messaline Satin, $3.50 yard
36-inch heavy Silk Faille, black, 1895 yard.
36-inch black Taffeta Silk, S2.44 yard.
36-inch black Silk Poplin, sl.59 yard
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-22
Shell Destroys
U.S.. Relief Offices

LONDON, Oct. 2l--The offices Al
Riga OF the American relief adnin-
i,tration European ohildfen's fund.
were Destroyed By q high explosive
she'll Monday, according to dispatch
to the headauarter, Of the oreaniss-
ton here. None Of the three officers
engaged IN the relief work was hurt
and the feeding OF the children 10 10
proceed as before.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-22

win give mp AIDA. Thi, he refuses.
The death sentence /, then passed on
the captain Aida then tushes TO hef
lovers cell, on learning OF the
sentence. She tells him that life with
out him mean, nothing, tina, sh. has
conc 10 die with him The curtain
falls as Aida dies in the arms OF her
beloved, and Rhadmes. sentenced 10
perish OF thirst and hunger, falls
PROSTATE acro,, the body Of the H.
ne Ethiopian prince"
Rosa Raa1 viii sing the role oi
Nida, Sophie Brlsiau Amneri'
Nlc,,Mdrp Dolcl. Rhadmos; Georges
Haklanoii Amonasto, king OF
Ethiopia; Vittofio Arimondl, Pharaoh
and Constan,n Nlcolay, Ramis. the
Egyptian high priest
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-22

Curtain Laces
Special CSC Yd.
They are allover laces in iilet
and Swiss, white, cream and
ecru. highly adapted Tor finish
ing living room curtains, IS inches
wide. Specially a. csc yard.
Laces, $l.2S yard
All overlaces, file, and Swiss
nets. IS inches wide in wide selec-
tions.
Madras, $l.2S to - yard
Sunfast madras, IS to 81 incheS
wide, in All immense variety OF
eolors and patterns.
Panel Lace
In white or eeru, in great Va
riety.. The prices are q. $50.
800 and N60 yard.
FOURTH FLOOR.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-22

his army TIM, She doc,. against hcr
better Judgment. The two are over
heard by the Egyptian princess who
dcnouncc, all three. Aida and her
father escape, but Rhadmes j, taken
prisoner as traitor
Death Sentence.
The first scene OF the fourth act
IS set in the palace. Amnens tells
khidmeS she will save his life IL he
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-22

II was married to Jim twenty-five
years-exactly fifteen years too long"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-22
A Fresh Shipment of
Wirthmor Waists, $3.50

II matters not how many more costly blouses
you possess, its sheer econ.ny to have in your
iall wardrobe few OF these good looking
WlRTiiMORS for general utility wear.
WlRfliM0R WAISTS are SERVICEABLE.
N fact every one is uncondi0nally guaranteed
to giIe complete and lasting satisfaction
WlRTHMOR WAISTS are SrYLEFUL, the
unique plan under which they are developed
constantly brings to us the'new and wanted
styles.
WfRTHMOR WAISTS are economically
priced III their making and distributing every
ayoIdabe expense has been eliminated
-Four new styles for Thursday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-22
For
Hallowe' en-

Comes soon the witching fes-
tival OF Halloween. Giving
party' Going TO a par,yl Here
are helpful suggestions. Hal
lowe'en caps, ice. Aprons, ioc.
Lanterns iSc and 2Sc. Stickers
ioc. Package silhouette,, ioe to
3se.
Also 4 complete assortment OF
nut and salad cups, place and
tally cards.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-22

Our Daily Special
Pretending You Are Rich Keep,
You Poor
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-19

or the use of ,he Corr House, ana
Whereas. DR.. Mussleman. ffSt.
Garrett and Miss White have render
cd such splendid and valuable SER
vice and by their untiring efforts In
spired us to a higher appreciation OF
our profession.
Be II resolved that we most heart
lily and enthusiastically thank them
for their services, and
Whereas, the inspiration. help ana
other things that contributed to the
success OF an institute can more east
ly be obtained In n Joint institute
therefore be II resolved that we en-
dorse and recommend the continual
ton OF this plan, Furthermore
Be 1t resolved that a copy OF these
resolutions be furnished the papers
of the above named counties for pub
LEGATION. ~
c. J. DALTON
MRS. II. REAGAN
GUY Il. CASEY
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-19

scented to the teachers OF that parti.
! cular county and were discussed and
worked upon.
Resolutions Adopted
We the Committe on Resolutions for
the Scurry- Fisher Institute sub
NIT the following:
We the Committee on Resolutions
for the Scurry- Fisher Institute sub
init the following:
joint institute at snyder and
Whereas. the teachers Of Fisher
and Scurry Counties have met in
l. Whereas. we have had extended to
us most hearty welcome to the hos
pitable homes of the people Of Sny-
der. therefore be IL resolved that we
extend a vote of thanks to the people
and the Mothers club, represented
by Mrs Fred Grayum. and
Whereas. the County Supefinten-
dents have arranged an interesting
program and furthermore the best OF
educational speakers for our instruc-
ton and have so amply cared for
our comfort entertainment and well
being be II resolved that we extend
10 them our sincere thanks and en-
dorse their educational program for
our respective counties
Whereas, the Congress of Mothers,
State Teachers Association. Confer
ence for Education and the State De-
partment lof Education tNe behind
all movements for the betterment OF
the school and a higher standard fC,.'
teachers. BE II resolved that we en-
dorse the educational program OF
each and pledge our support to thess
and
Whereas. we have been inspired
and uplifted by the lectures OF Mrs.
Waters, DR.. Shurter. Prof. Dehoney,
DR.. Turnc.', Senator Buchanan and
the local pastor. therefore we ex-
press our thanks to them for this ser
vice. and especially do we thanks
Mrs. Hutcheson. Mr. benson. Manag-
n OF the Cozy Theatre and the Eish
School for Their ga. IN our ente'-
tainment, and oar appreciation Is
expressed to the ounty
Judge and the Con- n's ,ivners C.u't
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-19
Slieriff's Sale
The State of Texas
counfv ~ Sctirry

The State of Texas
County OF scurry
Notice Is hereby given that by viz
tue of certain execution issued out
of the Justice Court OF Precinct No.
/, Scifrry County, on sth day OF
December, A. D.. 1919. by ID. F. Will
son, Justice of said court. for the
sum of nfty-two and fifty one hudred-
IN dollars and cost OF suit under "A
judgment in favor OF o. l.. Wilker-
son Lumber Co, firm composed OF
O. l.. Wilkerson and G. b. Clark. In
certain cause in said Court, No.
221S and styled o. l.. Wilkerson
Lumber Co VS.. Jink Penny and J. w.
Massey. placed in my hands for ser
vice. |. ] II. Byrd, as sheriff OF
Scurry Co. Texas. did on the sth day
of Dec. 1919. levy on certain Real
Estate. situated in Scurry County.
Texas. described as follows. to-wii
All of 2ots Nos and IN Block No.
90 Of the Chambers Addition to tho
town OF Snyder. and levied upon as
the property OF Jink Penny and that
on the first Tuesday in January 1890,
the same being the 9Th day OF said
month. at the Court House door OF
County, in the town OF Snyder.
Texas. between the hours OF 10 q. m
and p. m. by virtue OF said levy and
said execution viii sell said above
described Real Estate at public ven
due for cash. TO the highest bidder.
as the property of said Jink Penny.
And In compliance with law. give
this notice by publication. in the
English language. once a week for
three consecutive weeks Immediately
preceding said day OF sale, in the
snyder Signal. newspaper published
IN Scurry County
Witness my hand this sth day OF
lee. 1919
y. II. BIRD
~ Sheriff scurry County. Texas
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-19
REPoR OF PUBLICITY
COMMITTEES ON INSTITUTE

We had the opportunity OF having
with us one OF the foremost educa-
tors OF today, DIR. II. T. Mussleman
OF Dallas. editor Texas School Jour
nal. He brought out many truths
worthy to be followed I'm our daily
lives II teachers and parents could
understand the dangers OF life as he
has presented them tomorrow would
see a nation OF men and women ca
pable OF meeting the needs OF society.
He stands for the teaching OF
home economics and all vocational
training that is practical, and
strengthens his statements by saying
amy work needed is worthy OF any
hands" and later. "if school turns
out one who is not productive tha'
education is defective"
In his lecture. "That Boy OF Yours
and What to do with Him. he makes
his hearers see that the boy who Is
commonly termed bad" is not bad
at all but Is merely victim OF CIR
cumstances Put him in the right /.
environment and give him the ad-
yantages of the best light, he VIII
make a man Because of the speak
ers experience in boys clubs he mas
widely learned 1.-The boy and his
gang"
Mrs Waters of Fort Worth, OF
the Texas Congress of Mothers gave
us some very interesting facts con-
corning what that organization Is
doing and what it will do for others
They are not only interested In the
welfare of all the children of all the
people. but also of the teachers oil
The children. They evidently realize
maj the impress a child receives In
school effects his entire future ana
what that impress shall be depends
more upon the teacher than all the
,ther influences in his life; hence
hey are for higher salaries.
Miss Adeline White, critic teacher
# Canyon has done excellent as pri-
nary supervisor "The Needs of the
binary Child" was one of her first
ectures. but that was not the last
aid on that cubject. Most of her
alks are based on thought getting
nd she urges that the thought new
r be sacrafced for anything. Her
carry out this idea
nd are practical in many ways. Her
are such as to inspire orig
ial thought and willing efforts on
lie part of the child.
In the High SchScf Section under
lie direction of Supt S. l.. Rives of
nyder. problems of vital interest in
ne town and city were discussed.
his was beneficial in that the teach
IS worked as IL they had been or
lnized in a Help One Another
ub."
In the rural section. under the
lpervision Of the county Fuperin-
ndent, Mrs A. j. Hughes, of Fisher
,unty, and O. L. Howell. of Scurry
)unty. similar plans were followed
g problems, al-o to be worked out
each county az whole were pre-
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-19
GET READY
FOR FLU
Keep Your Liver Active, Your
System Purified ard Free From
Colds by Taking Ca,otabs,
the Nausealess Calomel
Tablets. that are De-
lightful, Safe and
Sure.

physicians and Druggists ar, s....e-
ing-their friends 10 keep their svssc. !.
purified and their organs in Pc.
working order as a protection aga
the return Of influenza. They /
that clogged up system and
liver favor colds, influenza and S.
complications.
To cut short a cold overnight a. ,
prevent serious complications take 81,
Calotaie at bedtime with n svais
watcr-thai s all. No salts, RI ne
no gripping, no sickcning after eff
Next morning your cold has wants,
your liver is active, your system is
fed and refreshed and yoa 40 fc
fine with hearty appetite FER b.. -
fast. Eat what you please-no ,lar.
Calotabs are sold o-'Y ia oei
sealed packages, P-icr f,.ilty-.iro
Every druggist IA, anih, Sire 4. rev.
your money il You arr net pcrfr-.
delighted with cslotabA--<Aay.)
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-19

Parties who know themselves to
be indebted to o. L. wlkerson Lum-
Der Company, either on account or
note will please call and settle. as
We are in need OF the money to pay
our debts
II o. l.. Wilkerson Lum. Co.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-19

Notice Is hereby given OF the an
nual meeting OF the share holders
of the Snyder National Bank. to be-
held on the second Tuesday IN Jan
uary. Oh being January IS. 1920
at eleven o'clock a. m. at which
time the directors for the ensuing
year will be elected.
1t is desired that as much stock as
possible be represented
A. c. ALEXANDER. Cashier
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-19

$500 for two horse load. $500 for
4 horse load. Is m. northeast sny.
der Tarlton ranch.
25tf X. T. TARI.TON
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-19
The Snyder Signal and
The Progressive Farmer
Both for $2.15
Is what you get in this bargain offer

THE SIGNAL, Regular Price $3.50, full D0Tu
year. Every Friday OVlA
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER Your Farm mo ~
Pa per. Regular Price ST 90. Weekly - Big OF Id
Issues Every Saturday --
This Club only bargain price but gives the two
raoers afford be without.
with the The
World OF Country local affairs The Signal
gives you a
PROGRESSIVE FARMER contributors
like taking correspondence
regularly There helpful
in every price
Club.
miss this offer your order today
Snyder
Enclosed s215 which send a
THE
wit next weeks
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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-19
1.-The 81 Biggest Problems of the
Average Southern Farmer

Progressive Farmer staff has had actual
farm
from experiences the multitude
ters that to believe have figured
perfect problems
the Southern farmer going o
years Progressive
We going to treat them, order o tmenes
far possible For the the Progressive
To tell the subscriber what he
to know and S possible.
list problems during the fal
months and the date which such discussion appear
NOVEMBER Farmer: Personal and shorterm
Credit for Land Purchase; Avoiding
al Farm Loan Associations,
ey Profits Prosperity and Permanence of Rural
NOVEMBER i5Aranging Erecting Fences Relative Valuss
of Different Systems, Materials etc.
NOVEMBER 22-How Reduce Iand-washing Minimum:
tTerracng, Dithing Filling Proper
Steep i1Isides, etc.
NOVEMBER 2OWhat Health
For Men Women and Children
DECEMBER i3-Gctng rocks siumps
DECEMBER 2o-How Farm Neighbors May Together
Greater Profits and Happiness.
DECEMBER 27-Busincss Farm; Inventories
Records; Accounts system
Correspondence Making
The above subjects
worth the price ask
res many other big features mentioned
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER Dallas Texas
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-06-05
SANTA FE ITEMS.

J. F. Thomson returned home Tues
day from Huntsville where he has been
at the bedside of his father. He re-
ports his father improving slowly.
Miss Matte Bess Shearman visited
friends in Paris Wednesday and
Thursday.
Dan Baker who has been attending
Paris high school returned home We'd
nesday.
DR.. w. F. Bolts and wife, Lloyd
Howard and wife motored to Perry
Wednesday.
Combs Sterrett who has been at
tending high school at Paris returned
home Thursday.
! Mrs. T. J. Davis went to st. Charles
Thursday for visit with relatives and
friends.
J. N. Dull visited Paris relatives
Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. J. F. Thompson and daughters,
Miss Madeline and Mrs. C. C. Black
and little son, visited Cleo. Thompson
and wife of Victor Thursday.
Miss Lulu Heckart went to the st.
Johns hospital at st. Louis Thursday
for treatment.
Miss Mollie Lee Delaney went to
ST. Louis Thursday to visit relatives.
Mrs. DIR. Gullett departed Thurs
day for Corriers Mills, ILL.,, for a visit
among relatives. Her husband &C
companied her as far as st. Louis re-
turning home Saturday.
Miss Bessie Davis who has been at
tending high school at Columbia re-
turned home Thursday.
Mrs. Hattie Howard and brother,
Lawrence Stephens are visiting their
brother, Bert Stephens and family
and sister, Mrs. Geo. Wililngham of
st. Louis.
Miss Edna Shearman left Monday
morning for Kirksville where she viii