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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26

scurry county's first bale of cot-
ton was ginned Friday. August 10.
for Oscar Farrar. living about three
miles southwest of Dunn by the Full
or Gin company. This is perhaps
the earliest bale of cotton ever gin
ned IN the county.
The bale weighed asa pounds and
.lassed strict middling; J. E. Ketner
bought the bale paying IT 1-2 cents
Der pound. and in addition pre-
MUM OF $4,000 was given by the
men to Mr.. Farrar which.
long With the free ginning. netted
This gentleman considerably over
1c per pound. e
saturday morning the second bale
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26
PLANS NOW BEING.
PERFECTED FOR.
SCURRY CO. FAIR.

Tentatiye plans are now being
drawn for Scurry county's first an
nual fair by, the Chamber of Com
merce IL is not intended to Limit
!, the Exhibitors to Scurry county alone
hut our neighbors in the trade terri
tory OF the adjoining counties viii
also be invited to partake lnas-
much as this Is the first event of the
kind, naturally some things may not
receive the attention this year that
they will on later occasions. The
livestock and poultry classes will be
welt represented, and prizes for all
I winner will be distributed very
much in accordance and in value
with the State Fair exhibits.
Ruies Tor entries will be published
az a later date and In plenty OF time
10 permit tho exhibitors TO comply
with them by fair time. which will
be SOM time in October. Except IN
specinl classes live stock must be
pedigreed to be eligible
The live stock classes will cover
cattle. horses, mules, swine and
sheer; poultry classes, chickens, tur-
keys. ducks, geese and guineas.
Grain. the best peck of wheat,
oats. etc.
Corn will cover on best ten ears.
Besi peck of peanuts.
Best FIVE heads OF maize
Best five heads OF Kaffir corn.
Bes, five heads OF feterita.
Best bundle Sudan grass. millet.
<fieid peas
" Bes, bundle seeded ribbon cane.
Best peck OF Irish potatoes.
Best peck of pumpkin yams.
Best peck OF white yamg.
4 Best watermelon pumpkin, GU
shaw. squash, turnips, onions, canta-
loupe. Other vegetables and fruits
to be added.
Best five pounds OF seed cotton
(short staple)
Best five pounds OF seed cotton
tlong staple).
Best 90 bolls long staple cotton.
Bcs, stalk short staple cotton.
Best two pounds short staple cot
ton direct from gin.
Best two pounds long staple cotton
direct from gin.
Best two fleeces this years clip)
Special prizes will be paid to boys
and girls making best showing in the
pig and poultry clubs.
A list OF classes covering canned
fruits, vegetables and other domes-
tic products will be given in next
weeks issue OF the Signal.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26
State SCHOOL APP0RTION-
MENT IS FIXED AT S13

+ Austin. Texas, Aug '23.-At I
meeting OF the State Board OF Edu-
cation today the State apportion-
ment was fixed at $500 per capita.
The total number of scholastics in
the state was reported by the state
superintendent as 1,29S,2S2. (The
estimate Of expenses for the pur-
chase OF tree textbooks Tor the schol-
astic year of 192O-21 was given as
$1.GS1.6O3 The balance in the tex
book fund on Sept. 1 was estimated
aside to be 100000. The board
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26

There Is considerable long staple
cotton planted in Scurry county this
season and an effort is being made by
the Chamber OF Commerce to have
all of this cotton pooled for the pnr-
pose of getting the best prices possi-
BILE. Durango and Acala cottons are
the principal long staples planted this
season. Last year these cottons
brought a premium of as much as toc
per pound. some OF the staple meas
uring 1 Ia inches. on account o.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26
Holding Meeting at FIuvanpa.

Rev. c. G. Wright is holding re-
vival meeting this week at Fluvahna.
He Will be there during the entitt
week.
Bro. Wright has held meetings this
year at Rochester. Lorraine. Ira. Flu
wanna and other places which have
been very successful.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26

set aside $1,3s1,6OS as a textbook
fund. the board being required to in
clude each year the balance in the
textbook fund to meet the expenses
OF the ensuing year.
The product of the 1jc tax 70:
textbooks was estimated at S4,044,-
563 Deducting from this the
amount set aside as the textbook
fund it was found that from this l5c
tax there would remain in the avail
able school fund for the session OF
192O-21 $2,662,959
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26
LONG STAPLE COTTON is A
SUCCESS In THIS COUNTY

the dry weather short staple cotton
is reported as being extremely short
in all sections of the state and any
cotton that will show more than the
ordinary legnth Of staple this season
will probably be in good demand. The
Chamber OF Commerce would like
samples in the boil of this cotton
brought in and the amount OF acreage
with the possible yield with view
OF getting the best possible returns
from this grade Of cotton.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26
PIONEER SCURRY CO.
CITIZEN H0NORED
WITH BIG PARTY

G. " Angel. one of Scurry coun-
tvs oldest and most highly respected
citizens. rounded out his eighty
second year OF good citizenship las.
Sunday. and the occasion was cele
brated by great number OF his rela-
tiyes by making him the honor guest
OF the family reunion at the home Of
4. G Martin near Ira.
Fifty-nine of a possible eighty
seven relatives of the fine old veteran
gathered at the Martin home TO at
test their love and esteem, and the
day was given over to a program OF
loving courteses and acts of appre-
citation of a life of love. honor and
Christian fortitude.
Throughout the day of gladness
and good will there was mingled
games and amusements to the JOY o.
all the hfty-nine relatives and others
present. but the feast indulged in at
the noon hour was almost over
whelming in its appetizing quality,
great variety and quantity. Long
tables set meath shade of spreading
trees in the yard of the Martin home
provided accommodations for all the
throng and after divine blessing was
asked by F. A. Miller, an hour was
spent in leisurly disposing of one Of
the finest dinners ever attended BY
the guests.
During the afternoon program
OF appropriate music was rendered
by many of those present under the
leadership OF Claude Miller and Ho-
mer Angel of Big Springs. The music
was followed by watermelon slicing
at three O'Clock in the afternoon.
which delightful pastime was in
dulged in until the time came for
those who lived some distance away
TO depart Then was experienced
sadness in the knowledge that never
again would all those there assemble
together.
Comprising the iifty-nine relatives
OF Mr. Angel who were present on
this occasion, were:
p. A. Miller and family. A H.
Miller and family, n. w. Autry and
family. Edgar Taylor and wife OF
Ira. p. l.. Price and family of Dunn
Jess Green and wife of Maytown.
Owen Miller OF Knapp, c. D.Miller
and family. + W. Angel and family
and Almond Angel and family OF
Big Springs. Fred Miller and family
Of Lubbock. Albert Leach and fam
lily and A. A. Bagget and family OF
Amarillo. Mrs. owen and children OF
Rising star. A. l.. Martin and wife
OF Snyder, Oliver and Leon Davis OF
San Antonio and Mrs, G. w. McGaha
Of Ira
Mr. Angel has seven children
tweuty-eight grandchildren and sew
en- eat-grandchildren. all OF whom
were present on this Joyous occas-
ion except two sons, Edgar and
Walter Angel OF Los Angeles, Calf.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26
j, Z. FlOyd Dead.

A message was received here
Wednesday that J. p. Floyd died at
Dawson. New Mexico. August 2S.
Mr.. Floyd was a resident of Snyder
for many years and good man.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26
AZ the Methodist Church.

Sunday school at 9:45. Had a
splendid school last Sunday. Now
Is the time for you to be in your
class.
Preaching at 1900 and Sis.
The pastor will continue at both
hours the series of sermons on the
Secrets OF Blessedness.
Epworth League at 1880.
We are always glad to have you
in any of our services.
J. II. HICKS, Pastor.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26
Operated on For Appendicitis.

A. c. Alexander. cashier OF the
snyder National bank. was operated
on Tuesday evening at the Protestant.
Hospital at Fort Worth for appen-
dicitis. and message Wednesday
stated that he was doing nicely.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26
FIRST AND SECOND 1921
BALES FOR SCURRY COUNTY

on the Snyder market COM
ing from the other extreme OF the
county, near Hud. It was grown
by Mr.. S. p. Murphy and made $40
pound bale from 1885 pounds OF
seed cotton. This was sold to Bry-
ant-Link company for 13 IA cents
per pound. and the business men
also gave this gentleman a premium
OF $4,000.
Prospects are that Snyder is going
to have the best and most active cot
ton market in years, and every legit-
innate inducement will be put for
ward to see that top prices will be
paid throughout the season.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26
RUBY NELL JOHNSON
UNDERGOES OPERATION

Ruby Nell Johnson, little daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Johnson.
was taken TO Lubbock last Monday
and operated on for appendicitis. Re-
ports say that the operation was sue
cessful and that Ruby Nell was do
ing nicely.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26
n,,.rns From California Trip.

Col. A. G. wilmeth returned Tues
Az from his California trip. From
n paso he said he travelled across
"a country in a wagon. making the
20 miles in 8 days. The most re-
,,rhable thing about this trip. he
- was that he cut out across the
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26

h. h. Baugh brought TO this office
the other day a stalk Of rhubarb. He
said that he grew it in his garden
and was very fine for making pies.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26

country without any regard for the
road, but came across pastures. raw
ines and everything on a bee line
for Snyder.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26
At the Tabernacle.

Elder Joe S. Warlick OF Eallas
will preach at the tabernacle Friday
night. Bro. Warlick has preached
In all the leading cities In the United
States and Canada. He is great
man. BE sure and come hear him
r. Christian.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26
BRO. DAVIS HELD
MEETING AT IRA

Rev. Jeff Davis held revival
meeting last week at Ira. Interest
through the meeting was manifest
and splendid crowds were in attend
ance at all the services.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26

J. W. Couch returend Tuesday
from Abilene where he had been get
ting his family located for school.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26
At the Church OF Christ. &.

Bible studies at 9:45. preaching at
IL a. m. and $3.50 p. NJ.
Prayer meeting every "Wednesday
night. The public is invited to at
tend. r.. Christian. Minister.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26
Bro. Hicks Holding Meeting
at Plainyiew

Rev. J. II. Hicks is doing the
preaching in a revival meeting at
Plainyiew this week. He is assist
ing Rev. Griffin. Great interest ia
manifested and good crowds are at
tending.
Bro. Hicks will 20 to Blackwell
next week where he will be in a re-
vival. Alex Murphree will 60 with
him to conduct the music.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. C. l.. Ezell of Ei
Paso are visiting AIRS. Ezell's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Nelson and meet
ing old time trends in the city.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26

4. T.. Walton is suffering with a
burned foot this week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26

Johnston. Messrs, Sam Hamlet,
Claude Sims. Robert Fife and Rev.
Clyde Lee Fife. The out OF town
guests were: Everett HALEY OF
Midland aud Glen Akers Of Brown
ield.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26

Watermelon Slicing and Ice Cream
I A very delightful party was given
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. (Patl
Johnston Tuesday night by Misses
Myrtle. Lois and Bess Johnston.
Watermelon slicing and de-
licious ice cream was served.
most enjoyable evening was spent:
Those present and enjoying ths'
hospitality OF the eyening were;
Misses Susie Hamlet. Madge Darh".
Lois wocdhn. Lois. Myrie and Bess
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26

Subscribe for the signal. $3.50.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-26

Marriage License.
= W. 3. Taylor and Miss George =.
Sims. August 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
HARDING ID STUDY r AR M PROBLEMS
 IN PERSONAL TOUR
Federal Reserve Chief to Leave Monday on Itinerary During Which Personal Survey
 Will Be Made
By Associated Press

Washington, April 2S.--Cred!t problems of the farmers will be studied at first hand by Governor Harding of the fed eral reserve board who announced today that he would make a personal survey of conditions in the reserve districts of the south and middle west
 Close contact between the governor and the bankers and trade organizations of those localities was considered ad- visable by the board, he said in order to feel the pulse of the agricultural credit situation.
 Leaving Monday, the governor said he would first visit Chicago. which is the reserve system center for the important farm lands of Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. and then Cleveland. Returning here about May F for the advisory council meeting of the board, he will then pro- ceed to Topeka. Kansas City Oklahoma City Nashville and other localities.
 Upon the completion of his survey the governor said he would make a full re- port of conditions to the board with rec concentrations he might consider feasible for assisting in making necessary cred it's to farmers.
 With reference to a recent announce ment at the White House that the board was prepared to take steps to assist the farmers, Governor Harding said he might have a statement to make upon his re- turn from Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
EXPORTS AND IMPORTS
 BOTH SHOW SHARP DROP
By Associated Press

Washington, April 8.-Both exports 10 and imports from Europe and South America fell off sharply during March as compared With the same month last year, trade summary issued today by the department of commerce shows.
 Imports from Europe aggregated s76.- .236, compared with s125, ,41o,7o4 a year ago, while exports aggregated s19s. .222, ,57s as against S465 354 ,332 in March, 1920
 Imports from South America in March totaled 32.6S4.603 as against $72951 ,150 in March, 1920, while exports to that con- tinent aggregated s2S, ,e62, SS1 as against s539 .S03 last year.
 For the nine months ended with Marc I the trade balance rolled up by the United States against Europe was $2, 12S. .719, 900, while the trade balance against South America for the same period was $55,- 494000. Exports to Europe during the nine months aggregated $2SS1. .3925, ,352 as compared with $s,S1s 995, 4s2 for the same period the year before. Imports were $753, ,306, 29l as compared with sS57, ,59O. .6Sl
 Imports from South America for the nine months totaled $4l1.711 .5S6 as against s640, ,365. .745 for the corresponding period last year. while exports amounted to s467, POS .369 as against $S3S, ,Ssl. .749.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
ANOTHER DEADLOCK IN
 NEGOTIATIONS REACHED
By Associated Press

London, April 2s.-The negotiations which have been in progress in an en- deavor to end the coal strike reached an other deadlock today when the miners federation rejected the governments s latest offer to increase the temporary subsidy to the industry from 7500 600 pounds sterling to 10000 GOO. The rejec- tion was made by an overwhelming ma jCrity of the miners delegates, because the offer fails to concede the funda- mental principle for which we stand"
 All the delegates of the -sine workers who have been attending the conference ir London are returning to their respect i've districts. Although the miners them selves could override the decision of the delegates. this is regarded unlikely Frank Hodges, secretary of the miners ufion, said the government offer would mean reduction in the miners wages of four shillings in July and four shil- liEgs six pence in August and that this vas more than they could agree to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
WORLD WAR VETERAN SHELL SHOCK VICTIM,
 IS PITlFUL WANDERER

Huntsville, April 2S.-tSpeciaI.)- Walter Estes, veteran of the World war. and who has been un- der treatment in Johnson City, Tenn, for shell shock sustained i'm the lighting in France during the last days of the var, has been taken in charge oy the Red Cross home service section here and rel atives in Little itoes. Miss. no- tifed. Estes ran ~way from the hospital in Johnson City and was attempting to walk to his home in Mississ A pi when he was found cx- hausted in remote part of Madi- son county. At first he was ap- parently unable tO tell who he was hut his condition was such that he was brought here and placed in the city hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

 Volstead again thumps tom-tom and drys shout. Daniels tells how Ingram gave life to save ship. Congress wants states to help in road building. Travellers again romp on Barons, win ming to 4. Dividend rate cut in Pennsylvania nf- fects trading. Favorable foreign news leads to rise in cotton trading.
 STATE Gadsden is awarded next meeting of Knights Templar. Judge Sanford laments tendency to disobey laws. Old negro's prize 'possum delivers prolific yield. Governor raps Reynolds resolution adopted by Tax league.
 LOCAL Lattimer or stand in Bivens murder trial before Fort. Strikers have no connection with A. B. & A., says Bugg. Birmingham symphony orchestra to give first recital tonight All prices must become normal to bring prosperity. Baptist revival stirs membership throughout city. Prosperous year for club federation shown by report. Response is nil to appeals iron, union miners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
GOOD ROADSTERS
 ID HEAR KELLAR Colbert County Meeting Will Be Held at Tuscumbia Today.
 $3OO,0O0 Wanted

Sheffield. April 2s.-(Special.)-Roa building in this county will be given an added impetus on Friday when State Highway Commissioner Kellar speaks at the courthouse in Tuscumbia. Mr. Kellar comes to this county at the in- stance of Probate Judge Tompkins and will outline just what plans are nec- essary for the county to receive state and federal aid for road building.
 The county commissioners are ready to submit to the voters a proposition for bond issue of $S00,000 which sum will be supplemented by state and fed eral aid At the meeting Friday the county officials will outline the plans for calling an election for Issuance of bonds and Engineer Kellar will ad- wise the commiss sioners and the peo- pie relative to the aid that can be given and explain in detail the law governing same.
 Judge Tompkins has been advised that the state department of highways is ready to accept that portion of the Jackson highway already completed and that as soon as same has been put in condition required by the depart ment that the maintenance of the road will be taken over by the department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL 1, PROBABLY BE RESUMED
By AssOciated Press

Nashville. April 2S.-For the fourth con- secutive day the senate committee in- vestigating the charges of corruption made against the Tennessee legislature sat in executive session today. It was intimated after the afternoon session that public hearings would likely be re- sumed next week.
 For more than two hours this morning E. l.. Garden state insurance commis- soner. was in the witness chair At the afternoon session today II. D. Huddles- ton and H. l.. Williamson, bankers. were heard.
 In summoning the bank officials it was intimated that the committee was con tir ting it's effcrts to run down the ru- mors which have been crcled about the passage of the 2 per cent interest bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
FOOD MARKETING BOARD
 SUGGESTED BY HOOVER
By Associated Press

Washington. April 2S.-Creation of a national food marketing board under the chairmanship of the secretary of agri- culture and with the existing bureau of markets as it's executive arm was sug- gested today by Secretary Hoover as a means of relief to farmers and con- sEmers.
 In letter to Senator Capper of Kan sas the commerce secretary outlined as one of the functions of such board "the formatiorn of regulations or voluntary a agreements with the produce exchanges ir such manner as not to undermine the very necessary process of hedging but at the same time to control that type Of speculation which is able. through pow erful drives upon the market to crush ithe weak holder of grain and force him Epon the market"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
FRUIT CROPS
 SEVERELY DAMAGED
By AssOciated Press

Washington, April S.-Repeated freezes in the west and east central states have severely damaged the early fruit crop, the bureau of crops estimates an- nounced today in a review of condi- tione Reports were said to indicate however, that the usual acreage of corn would be planted. Recent cold weather was reported as having checked some- what the growth of winter wheat, but the condition is still favorable. Seeding of spring wheat was said to. be nearing completion under generally favorable conditions.
 freezes and poor germination were given as the causes for replanting of cotton in parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, North Carolina and South Caro- lima. Much cotton was reported up and chopDins in progress in Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
 GERMAN WAR CRIMINALS TO BE PLACED ON TRIAL.
,u Assoeiated Press

Berlin April 28.--Nine hundred Ger- mans whose punishment has been de- manded by the entente for crimes com mitted during the war will face trial at Leipsie. beginning May 2S. Seven judges will sit as the court and will first hear witnesses against minor or lenders on a supplemental list
 The trial of noncommissioned officer Hein, charged with abusing British prisoners; Captain Mueller, commando CT at the prison camp at Flaw Le Martel. and Private Neuman. who IS alleged to have maltreated prisoners at the camp of Pommerensdorf. will be the first to face trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
CONDEMN EFFORTS TO
 FIX SELLING PRICE
By Associated Press

New York. April 2S.-Efforts of labor unions to fix tho selling price of articles were condemned today by the annual con- vention of the American Newspaper Pub fishers association and members were urged not to be stampeded into buying newsprint by threats or predictions of higher prices.
 Members were urged to consult the as scciation's paper committee before mak- ing new commitments in the spot or contract market and to report all quota tions to the committee. The resolution urged cooperative buying by sectional groups of smaller consumers and em- phasized the necessity of continuing conservation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
School Commencement

Huntsville. April 2S.-(SpeciaI. )-Com- mencement exercises of the Monrovia High school one of the big consolidated high schools of Madison county were held tonight. The graduating address was delivered by Dr. A. w. Hayes of Tulane university, Louisiana. As a Woman Thinketh, play, was pre- sented Wednesday night by the stu dents in the presence of large crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29
PLANT EXPANDING
Huntsville Cotton Mill Installs New
 Equipment

Dallas Manufacturing company is having equipment installed in its big cotton mills here to use electricity as motive power. The change is requiring several weeks, but the machinery will all bs driven by electricity in short time. it is said Electric power, which is brought here from the Coosa river i1 already driving large proportion of tho of Huntsville. including the
 fly pumping station.