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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-28
LA MP LORE.

II may happen that your dash lamp
gives out just AS you enter town
In which lighting regulations are apt
To he rEidly enforced. says Ernest
Golfer In Motor iifo Magazine" II dash
and tail lamps are I'm series. tho failure
of the dash lamp puts the tail light
out Of commission. Very often a make.
shift repair can bo made in the fol-
lowing: Smash the burned out lamp SO
MS to gain access To the inside of the
Iamp You will now see protruding from
tho glass stem two so-Called "leading-in
wires Hy twisting these lcading-in
wines together and putting the lamp
hasc back into the socket YOU again
establish an unhroltcn path for the cur
rent and your tail light at least viii
burn. If the tail light should give out.
ghift tie. dash lamp Ia tho rear aud put
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-28

tho tod-toRothor bnse of the burned
out tnil light TO the socket of tho dash
light. Needless to say, this wire-twist-
ing stunt works also In the case Of
burned out or injured head lamps,
provided they are I'm series: In this case
YOU have at least one head lamp 10 pro
cccd with.
II must bo born in mind however
thnt when n single series connected
lamp takea the fill voltage Of tho ays-
tenn IL is apt 10 burn out If tho storage
battery carries topnotch charge or
If tho generator develops middeu bursts
of excess current IA may happen when
the motor Ia made Ia race In pulling out
of a Bnowdrift or mud hole. Eut with
reasonably careful driving tho eingle
lamp together with tho twisted together
remnant of the broken bulb viii do
emergency service until n now lamp can
bc secured.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-28
HOME GATHERING.
Philadelphia Auto Made Association to
Celebrate March 3.

IN accordance with their usual Gus
tom. following IN" annual AUTOMOBILES
show. the phIlalolphil Automobilr
Trade Association Will hold banquet
~ tNo RItz-Carlton Hotel on Saturday
ueht. March r. Tho home gather
ing meeting" Of last year was 80 sue
cessstul that the committee IS inviting
as tho rur4t of the association about
- former nctivo members of tho assu-
citation NOW located IN different parts
of tho country. An elaborate enter
tai.umcnt IS being provided
You anve time and money bv reading
V~,+rv-,- Je,-,nfnC v,f IN
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29

The Echo this week received let
ter from a large foreign advertiser,
man who has grown immensely
wealthy through the use of printers
ink. telling of the wonderful cures
his remedy has brought about. He
paid the advertising bill in he past
and taxed on an extra $1.10 per doz-
en- on his remedy 10 care for the ex-
pense. In inviting him to again do
more weekly paper advertising, he
says in part, when the publishers
OF the country papers of Texas find
out the war is over and paper Is down
and the cost of doing business has
been greatly decreased; when they
get their rates back where they were
We will then consider going back.
This shows what ideas exist in the
minds of some advertisers as to why
the country papers had to raise their
advertising rates. II Is up to the pub
llSnefS 10 SNOW tueSt people lNht
their advertising rates cannot be low
cred. in the average case. II a man
covers his field with a circulation
Of 500. his space Is worth 90 cents
an inch in that field as a minimum.
We believe that IL the publishers put
the facts squarely up to the adver-
Users, If they showed them whore the
publishing of an 3 page, six column
paper. with fifty per cent advertising
brought only 500 weekly, at a zoe
rate; II they showed them where it
cost the publisher not less than $50
to produce this paper, and that only
$50 was left for the publishers sal
airy. dividends. interest and up-keep
on a $4,000 investment the adver
tiser. as a whole. would have diff
ferent feeling about being oyercharg-
ed Richardson Echo
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29
b. Y. Il. u. Special.
our old time friend.
II. c. Clark.

We are beginning work in Eunn
With a class in the Sunday school
Manual The week promises to he q
helpful one.
Found splendid people at China
Grove. Had classes beth in Sundey
School and b. Y. p. L. work and
found many earnest workers and anX-
ious to do more efficient service for
the Master.
Notice that in the Signal for July
22nd. in the report OF the Training
School at Union the number OF di-
polmas and certificates issued was
given as one. which should have been
twenty-one Am sure you will be glad
to make this correction Since that
time two ithers have passed the eX-
animation. making twerty-threc (23)
diplomas and certificates at Union.
Next week will be spent with the
Fluvanna church and all plans are
made for a good week.
Respectfully,
Vera Hunt.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29
HEALTHGRAMs.
BY DR. NJ. NJ. carrick, state Health
officer
A states vitality comes first.

A states vitality comes first.
1t is not as important to know il
YOU are in good heath as to be as
sured OF profit in business?
Protect the baby from indiscrim-
mate kissing.
lnfantile paralysis Is catching. II
may occur at any age of life.
Eternal vigilence is the price we
pay for freedom from disease. The
community that is Indifferent to its
health problems pays the toll in both
high ness and mortality rate.
We now 'e many grave problems
pressing upon us; but none is of NOR
importance than that of safeguard
ing public health.
It is important To take good care
of the teeth. Ii they are allowed to
decay. the food cannot be masticated
indigestion results, and the body ia
not properly nourished.
a house may be lid OF floas, or ut
least their number may be greatly
diminished by sprinkling flaked
naphthalene on the floors and leav-
ing the rooms closed for few hours.
Water will destroy the larvae. but
has little effect upon the adult fleas.
Kerosene will kill them.
Bad air in the home poisons the
system and makes n bad temper for
those who are compelled to breathe
It.
Dust, dirt. dampness and dark
ness are the friends of tuberculosis,
sunshine. fresh air. soap and water
are its enemies. Improper living, bad
habits and loss of sleep make you a
favorable subject for infection.
Headache Is a symptom of disease
OF some portion OF the body
II Is an dNlull VI Nh' Hl'dN AuhAf
The State is all OF us" and from
that We take the corolalry. The
greatest good to the greatest number
The function Of the state, is, there
fore. the welfare OF. the people, not
alone material. trying to regulate by
the machinery OF the law their com
merce; not alone spiritual. directing
the thoughts OF the men to the things
not OF his earth; but equally inn
portant are the things pertaining to
the public health, and the physical
well being-teaching men to lead
healthfuI, wholesome lives and there
by transmit to their children and
their children's children the strength
and virility OF sturdy manhood and
womanhood. John Seldom.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29
Meditation.

Editor Jno. NJ. Weekly returned
Saturday afternoon from Waco,
where he spent last week as mem
Der of the committee on work of the
Masonic Grand Chapter in its sum
mer school. Seven certificates were
issued in the council and seven in the
chapter work. There were fortye light
companions representing forty one
chapters aud councils In attendance.
Mr.. j $. Hardy. relieved Mr..
Weekley as editor of the News in a
most acceptable manner.
This brings to mind what changes
short time brings forth. Two years
ago Mr. Weekley went to Snyder on
similar mission and had the pleas
ure of being entertained in the hos
pitable home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Hardy.
Little did either of us dream that two
years later the one would relieve the
other.
mission to San Angelo. the editor had
the great pleasure OF being guest
in the home of his good friends. Rev.
and Mrs. r. +. Lyon. and now the
queen of that home, one Of Gods
rarest and choicest flowers. and one
of the most sweet spirited Christian
women who ever graccd a home has
been called to her eternal home to
await her friends and loved ones.
II all reminds us that life is but
span and that within few feeting
years at most we will all have crossed
over the river.
After all. the important question
is not how long we live. hut how we
live. Ennis Weekly Local.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29

IL proved to be larger than had been
generally supposed, making solid
layer about two meters deep all over
the surface of the sun in a century,
when the matter is OF the average
density of the earth. which is SO or
twice the density of the earth's crust
In a century this down pour accum-
ulates and exceeds the total mass OF
our moon.
The chief effect OF this down pour
is slight increase of the suns mass
and an acceleration of the secular
motion OF the earth in its orbit. But
the change in the earth's motion does
not exceed one second OF are in q
century; yet this acceleration of the
suns motion is actually indicated by
investigation of the eclipse observers
OF the Greeks and Romans.-EN.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29
Letter from an old Timer.
1854 Miller Ave. Dallas. Tex
July %. 1921.

1854 Miller Ave. Dallas. Tex
July 80. 1921.
TO the good peopel OF Snyder and
Scurry county;
Hello. there. How | would like to
be with you on the 29th and 30th
inst, and meet the old friends of long
ago | moved to Scurry county forty
one years ago today and lived there
about twenty years. I built the third
frame house in Scurry county and
helped to dig the first grave in the
old burying ground and also in the
present cemetery.
OH so many OF my friends have
passed away. While | was visiting in
Snyder five years ago, l had publish
ed list OF over one hundred old
timers who had died I call to mind
a number of pioneers who have gone
the way of all the world since. Among
them are Bro. w. w Werner, Bro
c. II. Kelly. Bill Jones. G. G.. Hig-
gins, John Vaughn. r. ID. Mcmillan.
Uncle Frank Wilks. and the big
hearted Pete Scoggins.
After chasing buffalo. playing the
part of a cowboy and sharing the
hardships and pleasures. after living
through years of drouth and years of
plenty, and having realized the dan
gers as we'll as the happy experiences
OF frontier life, | have watched with
much interest the splendid develop
meut and progress of West Texas and
am glad to know that II is now in
condition.
Your old time friend.
II. c. Clark.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29
Camp Springs.

Am at Grady in Fisher county. Bro
Hardy. the p. T. OF Sweetwater, is
doing the Evangelizing here and 1t
is being we'll done. We are having
fine interest. Our third Quarterly
conference was held the 2Srd, and
this is the 25th. so we are just get
ting up steam so to speak, but pros
poets look good. Bro. Grady Walton
of Dunn has sung for me in three
meeting The first week in July We
were at Turner, ten miles west OF
Snyder. The second week we were at
Arab, 10 miles west of Snyder, and
the third week we were at Camp
Springs. Bro. Cunkin OF Lubbock
district did the preaching and it was
we'll done Have had at least Is con-
versions in the three meetings
Bro. Grady Walton Is n power in
song, and prayer He also preached
one good sermon at Turner. His
brother. Allen Walton OF Snyder
preached once at Turner and twice at
Arab. He is as brave as lion in
facing sin.
Bro. Hardys sermon on Heaven
Sunday night was a fine exposition
on that interesting subject, and one
young man, and one young lady ex-
pressed a strong desire for freedom
from sin, so they might go to that
land of rest. We have a refined con-
gregation here 7 think I can say no
community has developed more rap
idly than Arab has this year And
the citizenship Is big hearted just
like West Texas
We were treated TO a great dinner
the Third Sunday and 1t was great.
Had enough for supper. \ preacher
would be an migrate who would not
appreciate working among such be-
nevolent people We are TO begin a
meeting at Dunn on Monday night
after the Fifth Sunday in this month
which will be the fst day OF August
We are desiring the universal COOP
Grafton OF the town and community.
The Methodist Pastor has done fine
work on Snyder mission with his sa-
cred songs and strong prayers, so we
are anxious to be used Of God at
Dunn God seems so near this year
in our REVEALS He Is right where He
can put his hallowed hand on us at
any moment. "He Is doing great
things for us whereo. we are glad"
7. W. Griffin. snyder Mission.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29
About scurry County People.

Mr.. 4. y. Edmonson, a citizen OF
Dermott, Scurry county for several
years, who came to Abilene July sec
ond. underwent serious operation
in Alexander sanitarium on that date
and was successful one. Am sure
Mr. Edmonson's friends and relatives
of Dermott aud Snyder will be very
glad To hear of his improvement. Mr..
Edmouson has just began sitting up
now and will be able TO return to his
home at Dermott before many days.
He is staying at the home of his sis
ter. Mrs w. H. Farmer OF Abilene
and is being well cared for by her
and his wife who also came To Abb
lene with him.
Mr.. Edmonson says Abilene is a
fine town and he expects TO see many
fine homes in Abilene before return
ing TO Dermott
w. l.. Farmer and wife are also cit
liens Of Eermott several years. they
moved to Abilene two years aga
where they have been empolyed by
the Western Union Telegraph Co Mr.
Farmer being operator and his wife
chief clerk
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29
Marguerite Namara, Famous Opera
Singer To BE Seen in Photoplay

Singer To BE Seen In Photoplay
The announcement made by the
management of the Cozy Theatre
that on Wednesday it will present to
its patrons the famous young opera
singer. Marguerite Namara, in "Stol
en- Moments has caused quite a stir
in local movie circles.
Miss Namara, or Madame Namara.
as she Is known on the operate stage,
ranks among the finest of America
sopranos. and is in the same class
with Geraldine Farrar.
Miss Namara, who in real life is
exquisitely beautiful. loses none of
her charm in being translated to the
screen. while her rare gifts as an act
ress is given a far greater scope for
expression before the camera than 1t
had upon the operate stage.
The success of stolen Moments
las been so great that Miss Namara
is contemplating the desertion of the
opera for the motion picture studio,
believing that she has found in pic
lures a greater field of possibilities.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29
MCtcors are Blamed.

In discussing the cause OF the ex-
ira hot summer that is now being
felt all over the world, Prof 7. J.
See, Government astronomer at Mare
Island announced a few DAYS ago that
his researches had led to the conclu-
sion that the disturbance is due TO
an unusual down pour OF meteors up
on the sun. by which the radiation
and effective surface temperature Of
the sun is temporarily increased.
I'VE have had hot summers be-
fore, and they seem to come at inter-
walls of ten TO eleven years, CORES
pondlng to the sun spot cycle" said
Prof. See
In the year 1909-1O, I was led to
investigate the average amount Of
meteoric matter falling into the sun
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29

The Earth. a monthly magazine,
published at Topeka. Kansas. in the
interest OF the territory served by the
Santa Fe Railway company has this
to say of Scurry coutny;
Scurry County Makes Progress
The area OF Scurry county is SIC. 200
acres. of which 10000 acres we're
under cultivation In 1920. Cotton,
grain and feed crops produced heavi-
ly. Snyder is the county seat. one OF
the progressive towns i'm the state
There are four high schools and thir-
~ rural schools in the county.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29
onto California.

r. NJ. Newton. Giles Garner, Frank
Davis and d. u. Daniels. left Friday
Of last week FOR an automobile trip
to California and other Pacific coast
states - - -
They VIII 90 from here to I'll Paso,
thence 10 San Francisco. and from
there to Seattle, Washineton. and ex-
pect 10 be gone about two months.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29

s. j. D. Hallman of Lorraine was in
town Saturday Mr. Mailman had
been down on his place at Pyron look
ing after business matters and re-
ported crops in good shape.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29

Mrs. Jno. l.. Green from Stephen
Vile, is in the city visiting j. W.
Green and family and her sister, Mrs.
Harvey Shuler.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29

Floy Carter and wife OF Van Al
styne were here a few days the latter
part of the week visiting the formers
uncle. f. H. Taylor. and family. Floy
lived in Scurry county at one time
and said things lookd good TO him.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29

Misses Veda and lada Maxwell
who have been visiting their brother
Dr.. Elmer Maxwell Of Lexington, Ky
have returned home.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29

Mrs. r. L. McCo-lick Of Belzonl.
Miss. came in the latter part OF the
week aad Is visiting ksr son. w. B.
Mccormick and her daughter. Mrs
Il. J. Andarson.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29

a ~ Epps and family left Sun
day for Denton on a viesit with the
formers sister.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29
e. L. sewalt OF Fluyanna, was In
the city Monday.

Guy II. Paxton was called to Alb
ilene on account OF the illness of his
father.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29

A. NJ Curry and family are visit
ing at Miles this week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29

Subscribe for the Signal $3.50.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-29
Vera Hunt.

Fred Doak is here from Denton.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-20
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

50 a. In tim. IL r. b., gas, running
str; for r. h. in city. Money REALTY
CO.. 80 18th st. NV. Oxford Bldg NJ $3.50
2OIll5 IT. lots IN NV. sec; s. 900 coy and
cash for T., b., b. Money REALTY
CO., 126 l4th st. NV. Oxford Bldg NJ $3.50
Suburban property ana busIuesr; cstirinf
nod. house. fruit. will SELL trade for city
property. 50 500. wiIdnan Co. 9th q n.
Exchange equity Of $40. 600 IN new supuross
houses for large apartmt. or bus prop
Aahorney and Sullivan 1877 I've ct nv
Home. BALTIC. Pike, near BeltSville Mo-. 81
acres: debt. $35. 0OD. Want bus prop.
apt etc. Mahorney q Sullivan. 1921 Eye 81.
Nod. 8 rm. dwelg. LIZ. LIST q " nW.-Pder
S7.50b for house with space for auro.
trucks. MahnrnPy & Sullivan. 1877 Eye q.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-20
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
Bloomingdale.

THOMAS ST. y. W. 2-famiIy Fat, 4 rms.
ENCE y. WEIGH, III 18th st. NV. NJ. ass.
RHODE ISLAND AVE, E. 4 b., h.w.h.
line cond Price, $3.50; terms. CLAIR.
ENCE r. WEIGH, III lith st. NV. N. 1850.
M. lsT AND Il Sis. RMS. AND
b. SENI-DET PRICE $3.50. STONE
AND FAIRFAX. 1912 N. Y. AVE. n.
23S2
The Washington herald., 1921-08-20
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET DOING
Neiy good business at busy corner; party
must leave for Detroit. Mich; cheap to quick
buyer. Apply 1923 18th st. NV. or phone
North 5sl2 b77
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1921-12-29

Mr.. VIM. Schultz was in the last
of the week and took out load Of
our Hanna Coal. y
Do that interior painting now,
while you have some spare time.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1921-12-29
SEDGWICK NEWS

Miss Edna Gates left Saturday for
Ayr, Nsbr., where she attended the
Gates family reunion during the
Christmas holidays.
Mrs. Lola M. Taylor is spending
Christmas vacation in Denver.
Mr.. M. johnson spent Monday in
Sutherland, Nebr., visiting at the
home of his father, ]. H. johnson.
Sidney E. Baker left Sunday morn
ing for Denver where he spent Christ
mas.
Mrs. H. A. johnson of Sutherland,
Nebr., is visiting relatives in Sedg-
wick this week.
Ralph Cheezem, the 12-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Cheezem, died
Thursday afternoon of pneumonia and
complications.
Miss Helen Martin and Mrs. Maude
Hildebrand left Wednesday morning
for Denver. Miss Martin will re-
turn Sunday to resume her school
duties and Mrs. Hildebrand will re-
main in Denver for some time.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1921-12-29
Miss Dorette Cathcart arrived in

Miss Dorette Cathcart arrived in
Sedgwick Thursday night to spend
the Christmas holidays with her par
ents. She will return to ChadrOn,
Nebr. Monday.
Mrs. Victor Miller left. Tuesday
morning for Denver, where she will
mother, Mrs. Root of Big Springs, is
keeping house during her absence.
Walter McKinstry and Dewey
Stockham arrived home Thursday
night to spend the holidays with home
folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Anderson of
Denver, spent Christmas day at the
A. Jankovsky, Sr. home. Mr.. An
derson left Monday for Denver, but
Mrs. Anderson will remain until after
New Years.
Miss Ethel McKinstry came home
from Greeley Thursday night to spend
this week with home folks.
Mrs. Martha Wilcox arrived in
Sedgwick Wednesday night for a
visit with her daughter, Mrs. James
Jankovsky.
Mr.. Alec Stewart shipped cattle to
Omaha the first of the week.
Mr.. C. B. McKinstry and daughter
Alice were Julesburg visitors Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. N. Weinsheim en-
tertained DR.. and Mrs. w. C. David
son and Mr.. and Mrs. L. o.. Ekwall
and Audrey at Christmas dinner
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Jankovsky, Jr. en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Daniels of
Crook at Christmas dinner Sunday
Charles and Rose Werner entertain
| ed several young people at a party
! Thursday evening. This is reported
as very enjoyable event.
Misses Ruth Vulgamot, Ellen Cur.
rie and Minnie Woodard left Friday
morning for Denver, where they are
spending the holidays.
Miss Jettie Pyle left Saturday fo1
her home in North Platte, where she
will spend the holidays with relatives
Mr.. and Mrs Dustin Millet are tax
ing care of the post office during Mis-.
Gates absence.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1921-12-29
Geo. H. Thompson, loans.

Mrs. G. F. Schroeder was a pass
enger to Sedgwick today Thursday }
Are you going to the Band Concert ?
Mrs. F. G. Dutton was passenger
to Ovid today (Thursday,) where she
will visit at the Horace Parker home.
Joe Labaree, baritone extraordi-
nary, will play baritone solo at the
Band Concert next Wednesday night,
January 4th. iHipp theatre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Stone arrived
here last Sunday from Lingle, Wyo.,
for visit with his mother, Mrs. Ann
Stone, and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Wiggins and
daughter Irene went to Brady Island,
Nebr., Saturday, to spend Christmas
with relatives and friends.
E. C. Harris shipped car load of
hogs to the Denver market Wednes
day. He shipped two car loads Of
Mr.. and Mrs. s. H. Stinson and
daughter of Oshkosh, Nebr., visited
at the John Porter home west OF
Ovid and at the ]. w. Conyers home
here the first Of this week.
Don't forget the second number ol
the Community Lyceum Course, the
Band Concert, to be held at the HipI
theatre next Wednesday night, Jan
4, 1922. If you enjoy music, be there
Miss Emma Carlson, who is teach
ing in the public schools at Sterling
is spending the holidays with hel
parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Carlson
and family southwest of Julesburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Lanning anc
baby left last Sunday night for Sa'
vannah, Mo-, where they will visit fol
short time with Mr.. Lanning's par
ents, before returning ts their home
at Paonia, Colo, where Mr.. Lannine
holds the responsible pol tion of prin
cipal of the public school of that city
They had visited in JuRsburg for {
week or more with MSs. Lanning''
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H j. Smelser
and family, and host of friends. Mr.
Lanning was formerly principal o
the Julesburg grade schools, leaving
here about three years ago.