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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-03-12

mites in the cattle country beyond the southern
hills and urged him to come on. In little
while he, too, felt the enchanting call of the
wild prairies and, bidding us goodbye, went
his way. Then the bench afforded more room
and there were enough of the new four-prong-
ed silver forks to go around. But mother did
not seem half so happy as when we were all
over-crowded and nudged each other in vain
effort to get little more space on the bench.
The years rolled by and the bench seemed
to grow longer as those who once used it grew
fewer. One day the last boy slid from its end
and also went out into the big wide world.
That night sad old man and a sad old
woman sat at the table. Memory swept them
back to other days when a long row of hungry
children occupied the space on the opposite
side. They had struggled through many a day
and planned far into many a night to win the
battle, to give each one a chance. Now that the
fight was over and the last of the fledgIngs
had flown, there were to be no more hardshipS,
no more sacrifices, no more misgivings,
But somehow each felt that with pleasure
they would 90 through all the trials again to
have that row of boys back on the old bench.
Mother was so lonely her heart yealned for
those grown up boys how happy it would have
made her to have had them there to work for.
She remembered each one, as baby in the
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-03-12

as he rode over a long ridge to the south Of
understand why she wept, because the bench
was short and he left more room at the table,,
but she did, and that night I thought heard
her sob softly when father prayed for the abb
sent one-the first fledgling to fly from the
happy nest.
1t was now more comfortable, for the boys
who remained, and the biscuits and moasses
went whole lot further. | enjoyed it in spite
of the gloom that seemed to hang like a fog
over the whole place each night.
After the lapse of a few weeks a letter was
received from the absent boy to the next oldest
boy in the family. 1t told Of glowing opportu-
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-03-12
| WOI Id
CALL THEE
BACK AGAIN.

We have lots of good light bread and col
mullins and whole wheat biscuits and all tn
kind of hay in this advanced age, but VIII
| want to know is this: Are We never again
come face TO face with a good brown ''ponI
cooked in an oven with Goals over it and cod
under il? All boy, that was the real breaI
| don't know what they are going to feed n
when ! lay down the shield and sword of tn
workaday world and walk down TO where II
boatman waits for free passengers across II
unknown deep, but if | have my choice th3
can keep their angel food cake their gelati}
buildings and all their modern dishes and had
me out good hot pone of cornbread cooked
an oven with little ashes spilled on it, arj
some sure enough black sorghum might nj
make such an attractive spirit with that 81
of fare, but if they'll Just disher out that wa
I'll be willing TO get off to one side, sit dow
with my legs crossed under me and enjoy mi
self as did in childhood
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-03-12

from our elevated position amply paid us for
our labor. We could see the whole valley spread
out before us, and near at hand, so near appar-
emily that it seemed as if we could almost have
thrown a stone into it, our camp in the pecan
grove, with the horses picketed around it. and
the smoke from our fire curling above the top
of the trees. The hill terminated in Il sharp
point, consisting of a flat rock not more than
twenty or thirty feet in diameter. Around the
edges of this rock there were a good many
loose boulders, and we amused ourselves for
some time rolling them down the precipitous
sides of the hill 1t was glorious fun Willie
said, to see them rushing down the steep de-
clivities like an avalanche, gathering momen-
tum as they descended, until at last crashing
with irresistible force through everything in
the way, they went bounding on the plain be-
low After we had exhausted all our ammuni-
ton in the shape of boulders we concluded to
descend from our impregnable position but be-
fore we did so, Willie pulled off an old red flan-
mel shirt he had on, and tied it to the end of
a stick, which he stuck in a crevice of the rock.
There" he said when he fixed it satisfac-
torily, 81 hereby formally take possession of
the canon de Uvade in the name Of Gen'l Sam
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ties of bones and other offal scattered around;
but the Sign" was of DID, showing that the en-
campment had been abandoned for several
months. Apparently about mile to the north
east of the grove in which we had camped, we
observed a singular sugar loaf HILL rising
abruptly from the plain and as soon as we had
staked our animals, Mr.. Pitt, Lawrence, Will
lie and myself took our guns and started off
with the intention of climbing to the top of it,
But in place of being only mile off, we travel
ed at least two before we reached it, so much
we had been deceived as to its actual distance.
The western side of the sugar loaf hill was
almost perpendicular, but to the east it was
somewhat sloping and we determined to ascend
it and see what was to be seen from the top Of
it. Depositng our guns at the base, we began
to climb the hill, which in some places, even
on that side was so steep that we had to pull
ourselves up by grasping projecting points of
rocks, or the stunted shrubs growing in their
crevices. At length. with considerable diff
Guilty, we gained the top, and the view we had
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-03-12
WHEN THE
OLD BENCH
WAS EMPTY.

We had chairs on
one side of our dining
room table and a short
bench on the other
side; we boys were
compelled to sit on the
bench and there was
hardly room for all of
us. One day the oldest
boy went away; | re-
member seeing tears
in my mothers eyes
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-03-12

Houston and the Republic of Texas We gave
three cheers to Wie's banner which Haunted
bravely from the outward walls and started
down the HILL which we found to be more diff
cult than coming up, and before we reached the
bottom we all had a tumble or two, but with
out serious injury to any of us.
(Copyrighted)
TO BE CONTINUED
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PUBLICATION OF GOOD ROADS
MAGAZINE RESUMED.

The San Marcos Times announces that publ
cation of the Good Roads Magazine is to be re-
sumed G. A. McNaughton and William f..
Willis are the editors
The Good Roads Magazine is published in be-
half of the better highway projects in Texas
and will devote its space to promoting and fos-
terng the many systems of highways which are
building and which are to be built in Texas
This magazine represents good cause and
should have the patronage which it deserves.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-03-12

Texas is not the only state in the union in
which poor men have been made rich from the
discovery of oil on their lands Jackson Bar
nett, Creek Indian of Henryetta, Okla. has an
income of $4,000 month from oil struck on
his quarter section of land six years ago. He
can neither read nor write and is still ward
of the United States, which has appointed
guardian to look after his fortune.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-03-12

he backed his tractor up to it, turned on I
exhaust and gave them gas bal1age equal
any put on in the war Few rats got out
the crib alive, and those that did were so we
the dogs had no trouble in gathering them u
The result was a tub full of dead rats.
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DO SOMETHING WORTH WHILE.

Some Of us, too many, merely pass the tim
1t would be better expressed if we said TIL
time passes us. There are those that id
watch the river flow by, others that 90 out al
work upon it, or harness its power, or use
to carry heavy, useful burdens.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-03-12
HORSE HOLDS HIS PLACE.

In twenty Years 77OOOOO AUTOMOBILES haI
been produced in the United States. but the
are still 21,534,00O horses in the country nd
4,925,00O mules There were never before
many horses in the United States and th|
never before were so valuable.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-03-12

Chinese eggs recently arrived in Portlan
Ore to compete with the Oregon product. 3
tween 400 and 500 cases of thirty dozen ea1
were placed on sale. The price asked was co
siderably under that charged for fresh eggs
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-03-12
By.
AUSTIN CALLAN

garden, she said Il will be happy with y
forever and forever
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-03-12

TRACTOR KILLS RATS BY TUBFUL.
j. C. Boyd Il Nebraska farmer had a corn
crib that was alive with rats. The other day
Arizona republican., 1920-01-21
BOYS WORK SECTION OF ID BE ENLARGED.
 SECRETARIES DECIDE

Expansion of the boys work depart 1nent will be the new work undertaken " the Y. M. C. A., according to J. O.. SeNson, secretary of the local associa slon. Who returned yesterday from 2hree days conference held in Tucson sf Y secretaries and boys work sec retaries of New Mexico. Western Texas and Arizona. Mir. SeXson reported the convention the best he had attended in his five years connection with the Y. The work of the southwestern field was discussed by the 60 dele gates present, and the new need was pointed out to be expansion which will be undertaken at once.
 An addition to the interstate com mittee whose sole duty will be to or ganiZe the 64 high schools in the three states. was agreed upon and appointed 10 fill the office. was George F. Sim mons. former boys work secretary Of Phoenix. Simmons, who was one of the most active workers and popular men in activities, resigned from his position here to enter the service, and since his discharge has been es- tablished at Spartensburg. .. C. It is not yet decided where headquarters for the new interstate committee will be. but it is understood that the choice rests between Fl PaSo and Phoenix
 Additional members of the staff to work in unorganized communities was another matter considered favorably at this time. said MT. SeXson.
 Cleveland F.. Dodge of the Phelps Dodge corporation. who has been ac- lively interested in work, was elected state chairman of boys work. He was one of the prominent men who attended the conference. among others being Dr. F'oss. national president of the Y's physiciaI department: c. A. Gummere of Pasadena. western repre- sentative of the international commit tee: C. l. Pifer of Denver, Of the war work educational division; Arthur N Cotton of New York. international boys work committee. and H. r. De Mand of the interstate committee.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-21

of all producing concerns.
 Martin Johnson supplies the aug menting feature with another install- ment of his interesting travel scenes from The Borderland of Civilization. p
Arizona republican., 1920-01-21
6he[hQdtor MARY P|CKFORD IN
 THE HOODLUM' |S
 AT STRAND TODAY

In announcing Mary Pickford in The Hoodlum" as the attraction to hold the Strand screen for q four days cngag cement beginning today, the man agement lays particular stress on the fact that The Hoodlum'' is the great est achievement of Americas most popular star
 A wide scope for an announcement to be sure, for millions throughout the country thought when they had witnessed the admirable delineation she offered in Daddy Long Legs" that the acme of fineness in fascinating art had been reached. But these same people have been the first to acclaim that The Hoodlum" outranks that re- markable Daddy Long Legs" record ''Our Mary" she has been lovingly called from coast to coast, has never been found disappointing. It is in deed a difficult position to grace, but with Mary Pickford it comes with nat ural ease-a proverbial force of gray ity' if you will. singing out this star for production after production to more firmly implant her in the hearts of her public-a shrine undisputably be- longing to Mary Pickford alone, for never for a day has this wonderful little lady lost her grip on the heart strings of America.
 As has been said by the critics, "one has never seen the real Mary Pick ford. if one fails to see The Hood lum." This seems to sum up the en- tire field The ,Hoodlum will be found more to the liking of everyone everywhere than any motion picture released in years. Its appeal is uni Versal to the classes as well as to the masses; to the children as well as to the grownups; this The Hoodlum.
 The Strand announces the produc- ton will be screened without advance in prices, that the musical program will again be in the very capable hands of the Strand ten-piece symphony or Chestra, augmented by Geo J. Hayes at the big Strand pipe organ
Arizona republican., 1920-01-21
"The Unknown" Is Biq Hit

The Unknown" the sensational, powerful 12-cylirder drama that is startling Phoenix. will be offered at the Elks' theater this afternoon at a special matiness. by the Del $. Law renee players. It will be presented again tonight and will continue to be the attraction at the popular family playhouse throughout the week with another matinee Saturday afternoon.
 There isn't single dull moment in
 The Unknown" It is an unusually good vehicle and replete with action, intrigues and deep mystery. While it is startling and heavy in the serious dramatic climaxes. there is sufficient comedy to make it an exceptionally we'll balanced offering.
 IL affords Miss Velma Steck an ex- cellent opportunity to demonstrate her pronounced versatility. which she does to advantage. In The Unknown" she assumes the role of a little waif from New York's Bowery. But she's a most unusual waif, with high aspera tions to become a great detective. The competent and clever manned in which she unravels a sensational mystery case. wins her the approval of the worlds greatest criminal hunter and a home in the family of wealthy New Yorker.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-21
HIGH SCHOOL Il NOTES

Yesterday a large assembly was held during the second and third hours. Mir. Cook. who is touring the country in the interest of the Y. M. C. Az made a fine talk to the students. and Miss Sucker gave a reading.
 Major Jones is working the bat talion overtime in order to prepare for the parade in honor of General Pershing. The boys are making fine showing and are much interested in the coming activities.
 The Coyotes basketball team goes 10 Tempe today to trim the Tempe Nor mai. The team has had some hard luck on account Of injuries 10 several of their best players. but they are confident of victory today. It seems as if the school owes the same support 10 the basketball team they gave to football because they are a bunch of fine fellows and are working hard for the honor of their school. Why not go over in a bunch and give the team some real support
 Baseball practice starts Monday, and prospects look fine for a champion ship team. old Lefty Brawner was out yesterday slipping them across the plate in the same old way, and when Turkey Gray gets out today to catch for him we will have battery hard 10 beat.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-21

gunman. has threatened to get Hol- lister (RusseID and, consequently, when he appears at Hollister's we'd ding drawing forth a gun from under his coat, there is lively apprehension and still 1ivelier running, Bulls" ex- planation of his action sends the bride groom into roar upon roar of laughter and the audience bears him willing company.
 Music by the Columbia seven-piece orchestra, a comedy by the Hall Room Boys, Current Topics and a Pathe Review go to make the program of ex- ceptional value.
 Starting tomorrow. the Columbia mana cement will offer "A Little Brother to the Rich" starring Frank Mayo J. Barney Sherry and Kathryn Adams
Arizona republican., 1920-01-21
old-fashioned Dance at MorIey's

Oldtimers are all agog over the old fashioned dance to be presented at NIorley's popular County club Satur- day evening, January 24, by the Old Boys of re The event. which starts at 9 D. m. Saturday night and will continue until a. m. Sunday morning, will be a great family affair to which everyone is invited
 It'll he just like urning back the pages of history" Host Morley as- serts. The old boys. their escorts and even the younger generation that used to sit by and watch their elders do the Virginia reels. Paul Jones. schottische, square dance. soft toe dance and several others. will be given an opportunity for a regular honest to- goodness old time frolic Saturday night.
 At 12 o'clock prize Virginia reel will be conducted. A solid gold ladies watch of the smallest size will be one of the special prizes. A pair of gen tlemen's cuff links, solid gold and set with genuine rose diamonds. will be another. Immediately following this number a free table lunch will be served. Hot weinerS and delicious potato salad will be served to all guests.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-21
Legal Advertising

NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING. ARIZONA PACKING COMPANY.
 Phoenix. Arizona. January r, 1920. Notice is hereby given that the first annual meeting of the stockholders or the Arizona Packing Company, cor Doration organized under the laws of the State of Arizona will be held on the second day of February, 1920, at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day in the north parlor on the mezzanine floor of the Adams hotel. Phoenix Arizona. for the purpose of electing a board Of directors and for the transaction of such other business as may be brought before said meeting.
 E. A. TROVEA. FRED TRIBOLET. President
Arizona republican., 1920-01-21
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS


 Sealed proposals will be received by Board of Education of the Northern Arizona Normal School. Fla gstaff. Ari- zona for the general construction and for the plumbing and heating of Training School building to he erected on the grounds of the Northern Ari zona Normal School, at Flagstaff. Arizona.
 The above building is to he built in accordance with plans and specffi- cations prepared by Lescher x Kib- bey architects, Phoenix. Arizona The plans and specifications may be ob- tained from the Secretary of the Board at his office at Flagstaff, Arizona, or al the office of the above named Archi- tect. Phoenix. Arizona
 All bids must be in the hands of the Secretary of the Board by 10 o'clock a. m.. on Tuesday. February lOth 1920. Each bid must be accom- panied by a certified check equal to 2 per cent of the amount Of the bid made payable to the Secretary of said Board of Education. Said check to be forfeited to the Board of Education if the successful bidder refuses to enter into a contract and furnish bond as required by the said Board Of Edu cation within 10 days after awarding the contract to him. The successful bidder must furnish an approved Surety Company bond equal to g 1-3 per cent of the amount of the con tract.
 A deposit of twenty dollars (S20.00) is required by each contractor taking plans and specifications from the of flee which sum will be returned upon the safe return of said plans and spec ifications-
 The Board Of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted.
 The Board of Education. Northern Arizona Normal School. Flagstaff. Arizona
 By NJ. I. POWERS. Secretary. NOTICE TO BRIDGE CONTRACTORS
 Sealed bids will be received until r. M February C. 1920. at the office of the State Engineer. Phoenix, Arizona for the construction Of a bridge across the GIla River near San Carlos, Ari- zona.
 Plans and specifications may be seen rt the office of the State Engineer, Phoenix. Arizona. or ~ the office of 1he Board of Supervisors. Stafford. Ari- zona. Plans and specifications may be obtained on payment of s5 to Thos. Maddock. State Engineer.
 Alternate bids may be submitted on designs to be furnished by the bidders. subject 10 the approval of the State Engineer
 THOS. MADDOCK.
 State Engineer. Phoenix, Arizona. Jan :. 1920
Arizona republican., 1920-01-21
"Fires of Faith~ at Lamara

"Fres of Faith" at Lamara
 Fires Of Faith" which continues as the attraction at the Lamara theater is proving one of the most absorbing dramas yet brought to the screen of that popular house.
 Presented by a cast of the most notable of playes, including such celeb rites as Eugene OBrien, Catherine Calvert, Ruby DeRemer Theodore Roberts. James NeiIl- Herbert Stand ing, Fires of Faith is indeed a Para mount Aircraft special.
 Its love story is as compelling as It is gripping. 1t holds the attention of the audience from the very beginning to the surprise climax. and presents life it is really lived. The scenes follow fast in most realistically graphic manner, each viewing with the other in intensity, in dramatic inn part. and supreme appeal. Never has a production been launched with a more competent line up of talent for Aircraft has seen to it that "Fires of Faith fully lives up to the standard of excellence long since set by this largest
Arizona republican., 1920-01-21

her, leaving her parents to assume that she has been kidnapped by the per sons they of course suppose rifled her jewel case. Arriving at deserted cabin. she is mortified to find herself in company with a tramp, who has sought refuge there. Further startling dis coveries come when these two discover the body of a dead man. Mystery fol- lows mystery. and baffling details seem to be the reward for the police search. But with it all, "The Oakdale Affair gains in interest, until no one in the audience will vouchsafe an opin- ion as to how the strange play, grow ing stranger all the time, will end.
 On the same program will be seen another of the Christie comedies.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-21
"FIo-FIo Coming to EIks

Phoenix wives, even the young ones, will find it difficult to keep their hus- bands away from the Elks theater Mon day and Tuesday, January 26 and 2T when "Flo-Elo' and her perfect 36" chorus-40 of them-will present the seasons smartest musical comedy. "flo-fio has surrounded herself with the most beautiful chorus of shapely maidens entour this season. And many leading critics in the east and also along the Pacific coast have pro- nounced the chorus to be the most beautiful and shapely of any ever as sembled.
 In any event Flo Flo' and her gor- Seously gowned fair ones will be tremendous drawing card in Phoenix just as they have been in eve.y other city. They will open at the Elks Mon day night. January 26. A matinee will be presented Tuesday afternoon, Jan uary 27, and another night perform ance on that date. Seat sale opens Thursday at 9 a. m.
 Flo Flo" is fascinating. rejuvenating and full of pep and go, from the first moment the curtain rises until the final one falls. The costuming is as- touding practically everything imaginable in ladies wear being shown i'm three separate fashion parades The shapely models are paraded before the audience in flimsy lingerie and wonder fui gowns that bewitch the men and delight the feminine heart.
 Fred De Gressac and E. Paulton col laborated on the lyrics and Silvio Hein wrote the music. but the hand of MT. Cort is shown by the massiveness, gorgeousness, exquisteness and pleasing manner in which this musical comedy is given. The perfect 36" chorus has been picked with an eye to attractive ness and smartness. and the song numbers are numerous. interesting and catchy.
 'The OakdaIe Affair." at the Hip
 For the next two days beginning to- day. the Hip will offer The Oakdale Affair" mystery story featuring talented Evelyn Greedy.
 A radical departure from the ordinary run of mystery tales, The Oakdale Affair claims attention from it's sheer novelty. Its mystery is baffling. but never tiring. Its plot. unique, but highly entertaining, and offering sus- pense in goodly quantities-that quail ity so necessary for the successful mystery story.
 Gail Prim. a character part essayed by the clever little star. runs away from home. She takes her jewels with
Arizona republican., 1920-01-21

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