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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

Tom Condra our affab'e night
watch was presented with big fat
o'possom about two weeks ago by
come OF the boys who caught Il here
on the square. Tom wasn't satisfied
with the fatness thereof so he put
the o'possom up and began fatten-
ing process preparatory for a bis
feast. The other morning he decided
that his 'possom was fat enough and
went out 10 do the butchering act
and his 'possom had vanished. Toms
at 4 loss to know what became OF
his 'possom and is offering a hber-
al reward. for any information lead
ing TO his whereabouts.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09
Mr.. Phoebe X. Warner Coming

The Parent-Teachers Association
of Snyder is just in receipt OF ad-
vice from Mrs. Phoebe X. Warner or
Ciuade. Texas. that she win be in
Snyder on Thursday the 22nd OF
December 70 address the Institute
and the pubic on the evening OF that
day Mrs. Warner comes under the
auspices OF the various ,-.Woman's
Clubs OF Snyder and win be big
part Of the County Institute pro-
gram.
Mrs. Warner Is loved b. the Whole
state and her work OF behalf OF the
children OF the country schools has
done more for them perhaps than
any other thing. Snyder foiks are
fortunate in having Mrs. Warner with
them at this time. After Mrs. Warn
er's address the Ladies' Ciuba Will
hold q reception to the out OF town
teachers. the local teachers and to
the members OF the visitinR parent
teachers associations of the county
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09
December II. 1921.

December II, 1921.
Subject Seven conditions OF pray
e." -
Song. Prayer, Song.
Scripture, readings, Psalm 66:1s,
Mark 11:25-26. Romans SAG, Frank
lin Motley.
James 1868; Matt. $50. Matt,
ls;1s-2O. by Donal Chapman
Song.
Reading Ellen Jameson
Song
4 pure her.a. Gordon May.
\ forgiving Spirit, Allen Curry
Help of the Holy Spirit, Fred Yod-
er.
In faith. Alfred jameson.
Without Eoubting, Grace Ayary.
Secret Prayer. +. p Ketner.
United Prayer, Hubert Curry
bible Drill, Song. Roll Call
TCtediction,
All the juniors are invited to at
tend our League services every Sun
day afternoon at { O'Clock. Come and
bring someone with you. and hep our
League go.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09
DATE CHANGED FOR
THE POULTRY SHOW

a change has. been made In the
dates for the Scurry county Poultry
show from December 22nd. and 2Srd
to December 30th. and 31st., in view
OF the fact that SO, many exhibitors
business men and others advise the
two days before Christmas already
scheduled will he such busy time
that IL might detract from the gen.
eral interest OF the show. II Is the
desire that every body be able 70 take
hand In this exhibition and the
belief OF the management that the
last two days OF December will prove.
the best for the occasion. Quite a
number OF poultry enthusiasts have
indicated they are goine 10 attend tne
Plainview show and there winebe
several exhibitors from Scurry coun-
ty. II Is desired that aia- who are
so:ng to attend the PlainvieW show
leave h-Te In a body on the ca~H
morning train of Dssemher lsth.
ssG sae Chamber Of commerca would
like the names o. all rs.rs.s4 rho
win attend.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

j. A. Scrivner Of Dermott was H.
town Tuesday. He Is u prosperous
farmer and stock man of that com.
munity and always lives at home anG
boards at the same place. Mr.. Scriv-
ner always has his fun out of the
Signal force and then he renews TO
the paper. He is a merry old soul
and a merry old soul is he; he calls
for his pipe and he calls for his bolc.
and he calls for his fiddlers three
Come again Boz.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09
Scurry County Institute

Meets in. Snyder, the week before
Christmas. beginning. Monday. Dec
18th.
Breakfast and lodging at the most
reasonable price possible. Is desired
by the visiting teachers.
Will those who are able TO take
care OF one or more teachers please
telephone 264 at the earliest possi-
BILE moment. so that a list of hoard
ing places can be furnished the
teachers upon their arrival.
Parent Teachers Association.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

s. v. Boothe out on route rive is
a prosperous farmer. He ia prosper
GUS because he deals In things other
then colton. Mr.. Boothe has sold
s2ob.oe ,orth OF turkeys this sea-
son and fsy i3 left for his rasing
another year. He made 10 baies OF
cotton, 20 tons OF maize. 4oebushels
OF oats, so bushels OF wheat and
made considerable corn. Then has
his chickens and hogs. Mr.. Boothe
says this is a good country in which
to 1--we and, to raisc a variety OF
things on the farm. He is going still
heavier on turkeys another year.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09
A, a special meeting of the

Al a special meeting OF the ad-
visory committee of the Chamber Oh
Commerce plans for the coming year
were outlined with a view OF push
ing the.extension work throughout
the county. The members OF this
committee are Judge M. r. Rosser.
w. NJ. Morrow. Liv Davis, j. n.
Blackard, z. J. Anderson. II. q.
Towle. Joe Cation. George Northcut
and T. l.. Higgisootham. The 100
hens, 3 cows aud I sows program
which originated with this organic
alton ard which has now spread over
the entire state will be pushed Wig
o-onsly.
In order that the Chamber will be
IN n position TO work inteiljgentiy
the county will be districted and. each
district placed in the hands OF com
petenA producer OF that district. A
careful and accurate census Is to
be taken of every farm in the county
10 determine the basis on which each
individual producer ia operating and
10 enable the commItte TO conduct
the work from the most Intelligent
standpoint possible. a little prelim-
mary investigation on the'pa OF the
committee already discloses the fact
that practically every farmer In the
county is getting ready 20 do some
thing along this line. Bankers and
merchants alike are indicating that
credits In tho future will be largely
based on the effort being made In
this line OF development. There is
no doubt but the welfare OF the
community will depend on the CO.
operation obtained and when once
started Scurry county and her peo-
pie will be assured OF the future. In
connection with this work the COM
mittee is contemplating the publica-
ton OF q bulletin issued regularly
TO keep everyone interested in touch
with matters OF vital interest.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09
business College Reduces Rates.

The Texas Busines Cosllege OF
Weatherford has just reduced its
rates on any single Bookkeeping or
Stenographic Courses, from 800 to
$74.65. The tuition OF the Combined
Stenographic and Accounting course
is a'so reduced from S175 to s124.30
The reduction amounts to more than
10 per cent and is made without al
fecting the quality Of the instructions
in any way
THIS school is well-known for its
practical and effective work in pre-
pairing young people for the better
grade OF positions and the new rates
will enable many to enroll. now In
stead OF putting off longer.
A small payment viii insure you
the reduced rates, even II you can't
start the school work til later. Write
for full particulars to T. II. Gatlin.
President. Texas Business College.
First National Bank Building. Weath-
ererford. Texas. 2sc
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

eral interesting games Of "42" we're
played. High score was won by Mes
DANES z. ]. Anderson and Neil Gross.
AZ delicious turkey luncheon con-
sisting of turkey dressing, gravy,
celery, coffee, cranberries, coffee
and pie was served caffettiera style.
The Club will meet with Mrs. Fritz
Smith. Dec. 9th.
Reporter.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09
Christian Church.

Bible school 9:i5 a. m. Preach
ing at IL a. m. and p. M. subject
In morning. "The Divine Side and
the Human side, In the evening
"a New Testament Church
We have appointed Dec. 25th' as
a Rally Day. Every member of abe
church is earnestly requested to be
present on that day. Try to all get
together for once. Everybody vel
come. r. Vance Minister.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09
\ Liberal Donation.
Snyder, Tex. De

snyder, Tex Dec. 2, 1921.
We the undersigned agree 10 do
nate to Mrs. L. A. Meadows, who
lost all Of their household goods and
wearing apparel in the fire which
destroyed the dwelling in which they
lived this morning
4. L. Stoker $25.00, G. b. Clark so
|. 5. Davis 35c. d. F. Wilson sl.00,
Baugh q Webb $50, Bertram soc,
Crenshaw soc. f. r Wilhelm $3.50,
Mac Waskom Sl.00. Roy stokes soc,
l. y. Wade soc. Cash soc. \. p.
Morris sl.O0. l.. o. Kimbrough S1.00,
O. ). Green soc. Ware & Ware $3.50,
W. w. Early $100. Manhatton Hotel
$500. Ralph Giffen $500, T. c.
Watkins $3.50, Cozy Theatre S100,
Snyder Signal $3.50. Cash 50c, Cash
zoe, Bryant-Link Co. $3.50. Jas.
Ritchie Sl00. Leroy Taylor S1.00,
Cash soc. John Il. Wilson soc, J. n.
Dunn Csc, B. A Waskom 800,
White Rose Cafe soc, Cash soc, Hig
ginbotham- Bartlett s100, T. L. Nc
Milan soc. w o. Trige soc. Cash
soc, Dodson-Taylor S2.50, Oliver Nc
Elyea 800, Cash soc, Stinson Drug
co. $500. Cash soc Cash soc, Cash
$1.0O, Matthews-Davis Co. $500, r.
X Lewis $3.50, Cash S1.00, John
Floyd soc. Herb Baze soc, Frank
Evans 25c. f. Williams soc. ]. VI.
Basham soc, Roy II. Brown soc, Joe
Strayhorn $500, Cash soc, Casn
$1.00.
| desire to express my most heart
felt appreciation for the above as
sistance. and wish TO assure -Sou
that the many good people of Sny-
Ter vii, always hold grateful plae
in Ipr lives.
Mrs l.. 4. Meadow.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

Saturday morning an apparently
destitute women was circulating a
petition owe. town calling for aid
stating that she had been deserted by
her husband leaving her with four
smali children to support and that
she was afflicted with lung trouble
and needed $500 70 take her and
her children to her parents and
friends in Harris county. The petit
ton was purported to have been
signed By Mr.. and Mrs Johnson
who lived near Hermleieh and world
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09
9. Eavi, out on route three wa

]. 9. Eavis out on route three was
in town Tuesday and renewed for
the signay. Mr.. Davis has made a
very good all round crop this year
and has had variety which goes q
long way in making Il more profit
able. He killed Z hogs Monday and
one OF them weighed over 400 pounds
He has 100 hens and milking 8 cows.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

The T. f. l.. Glass met in regular
hnsiness meeting Dec. /. with Mrs
shaw. II was the election of Officers
for the coming year. After the bust
ness session was over everyone emo.
oh a pleasant social hour. The host
ess and her helpers, Mrs. Rosser and
Mrs Wren. served delicious Ambro'
sia and cake.
Reporter. d.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

w A. Brownfield out on rout-
four has our thanks on subscription
Mr.. Brownfield is a good Scurry coun
ty farmer and has been here upwards
of always He has stayed through
thick and thin and thinks Scurry
county good enough. lie is a firm
believer in diversificatIon and has
100 hens, cows, hogs, etc.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

n. p. Winters is hui ding a beauti-
full home on the l6o acres OF land
that he bought throughl Dodson 4
TAYLOR. This is q part Of the DR. Dav-
enport land and Mr.. Witners is to be
commended for his progressiveness'
This kind of a home is a credit to
our county.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

Mrs. w r. Stone and daughter
Miss Tress visited in Lubbock thc
first OF the week with their sister ana
aunt Miss Elizabeth Smith. They re-
turned wednesday accompanied by
Miss Pauline Carnes, who will visit
here for several days with her friend
Miss Tress. -Lockney Beacon.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09
House Burned.

The old Samples place south OF
the square, but at the time belong
inc ~ r. X. Smith. burned down
hast Friday morning. Mrs. l.. A,
Meadows was living In the house
and los; practically al household
goods.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

Rev. c. A. Jones OF Justiceburg.
was In the city Monday. He is a new
subscriber to the Signal. Rev. Mr..
Jones is pastor o, the Baptist church
at Justiceburg, and also at Herm-
leigh.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09
Az The Church of Christ.

Bible study at 10 o'clock, preach
ing at IL and p. m, We want all
members to be present. Come and
bring your neighbors with you.
We will try to do you good. Stran-
gers stopping in town are invited.
Come and worship with Us. e-s o..
f. Christian. Minister.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09
THE MENACE OF THE
PINK BOLLWORNI

II seems that the pink bollworm
10 scattered over the State OF Texas
much more than we know about. II
is a very serious cotton pest and IS
usually carried from place 70 place
In planting seed.
Arrangements have been made for
the sterilization OF cotton seed ship
ped from place TO place for planting
BY sterilization is meant treating the
seed In such manner as to kill all
pink bollworm therein and not in
ture the seed.
Our advice to farmers Is not 10
buy any cotton seed for planting un-
less each sack has tag on It signed
by the Commissioner of Agriculture
and the Chief Entomologist and
states that the seed have been steril-
ized.
r. f. MCDONALD,
Chief Entomoligist, Texas Agricul-
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

The jury in the case OF Fatty"
Arbuckle stood 10 to 2 for acauittal.
The jury could not agree and was
discharged. The case has been set for
retrial Jan. sth.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

w. A. Doak of Denton. Texas but
a resident OF THE county for years
has cold his farm south OF Snyder
10 Judge Fritz r. Smith. podson
TAYLOR Realty Company making the
sac.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

Boss Davis and wife. former res
idents of Snyder. were here this week
from their homo at Il Paso, visiting
with relatives and friends.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

v. d. sumruld from route five was
In town Tuesday. Van had just afbut
finished gathering his cotton aad lad
a fine chance Of hogs Monday. He
aiways has oieaty Of hogs to do him
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09
Roscoe Men Buy Snyder Business

The McMinn brothers, Carl Clark
and Il. n. McFarlin have purchased
the leading Cafe at Snyder and took
charge Monday morning. We regret
very much TO give up these good
people but we certainly wish them
success in their new home and bus
mess. We commend them 10 the peo-
pie Of Snyder and will say 10 them
that each Of these young men has
had experience at the feeding bus
mess and know how IL is done, and
you need not be afraid 10 eat Nc
Farlin's cooking in the dark, IL will
be alright. The Times will continue
to keep them informed about things
aa Roscoe. Roscoe Times.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

Mayor Jim Pagan OF Lone Wolfe.
was in the City Monday. Jim said
he did not have hat to throw In
ths ring but he had a cap and Il
vas IN.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

and some for the market. scnrry
county farmers win i've ct home
more the coming year than ever be-
cause OF the abundance of hogs.
chickens and turkeys.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

A. W. Mobley, proprietor OF the
city barber shop Of Hermleigh was
in town Monday. Mr.. Mobley says
that the new buildings are going NJ
''- fast and thinks they viii be
ready for occupancy about the frs
of the year
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

II. p. winters Is building a nice
bungalow on hss place he bought
Of the DavenDort tract Of lsnd.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

Mrs. J. A. Doulet has sold her
farm 10 miies southwest OF Snyder
TO 8. s. Austin. Dodson & Taylor han
died this sale.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

L. +. Sears Of snyder. 'o"a"'','
resident of Crowell, was ne d. ''.t
'ut,er Ia-t OF last week atteuin-
10 business Floyd County New'
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

J. C. Mayo, one time resident OF
Snyder, but now OF Denton. was here
this week looking after business mat
ters.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09
The n Fen. Club,

Net with Mrs. Lee stinson as host
ess Nov. 2bth with fifteen club mem
bers and Mira Porter Kine a. .snest-
After q short busiAess session sew
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

Allen Warren shipped a car load
of sheep TO Fort Worth last week
returning Tuesday
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

Mrs.' ]. ID. McClanahan who has
been visiting her parents at Bloom
ing Grove, has returned home.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

Mrs. d. S. Leverett, postmaster OF
Hermleigh, was shopping In; the, city
Monday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

w. T. Brice who has been here for
the past month left for his home at
Weatherford yesterday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

r. C. White and c. D. Woody mo-
tored down TO Sweetwater Tuesday
on business.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09
Notice.

The Snyder Gin OFuller's, viii
run next Thursday and Friday. Gee.
18th and l6th. 20
IL. l.. WREN. Mgr.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

W. A. Lowder OF Hermleigh was II
Snyder Monday on business.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

l.. y. Periman Of Dermott was il
the city Monday
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

Mrs. T. ]. Taught and Miss Hattie
of Fort Worth are here visiting
friends and relatives.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09
r. f. MCDONALD.

Chief Entomoligist, Texas Agricul-
tural Department.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-09

Reporter.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-10-20
Union Chiefs Are Meeting With Labor Board
RALPH E. LALONDE DIED
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Ralph Il. lALOnde died Wednesday
morning after lingering illness. He
has been sick for two years OF more
but bore his suffering patiently. He
Is survived BY his wife, two small
children, as well as his father, broth
era and sisters, and was twenty-ninc
years Of age.
He served eight years in the United
States Navy, enlisting in 1909 and
was discharged the latter part Of
1918. During the eight years Of his
naval service, Mr.. LaLonde visited
many parts Of the world. At one
time he was stationed at Nicaragua,
where he was in charge Of the naval
bakery. Food conditions were bad ut
this time in Nicaragua but Mr.. La
Londe organized a system Of food
supply which brought for him high
recommendation from the depart
ment, During the World War he
made six voyages across to France
and other countries, serving on de-
stroyers, transports and battle ships
His service in the navy broke his
health down and for some time after
his discharge from service, he wat
in public health hospitals. For mum.
Der Of months he has heen at his
home in west Clovis making battle
to regain the health he lost while
serving his country.
The funeral service will be held
Friday morning from Sacred Heart
Catholic Church. Ex-servicc mer
lw.ll go in n body to the cemetery and
the body will be laid to rest with
military honors.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-10-20
JONES ATTENDED MEET
OF SOUTHWEST TRAIL

D. W.. Jones, Secretary OF the
Clovis Chamber of Commerce, at
tended the first meeting of the South
West Trail, a new highway beginning
at Chicago and ending at III Paso,
through Kansas City, Wichita, Ca
madam, Amarillo, Clovis, Roswell and
Alamagordo. This route has already
been located from Chicago to Kans-
As City and the new section from
kansas City to III Paso for promo
ton purposes was divided into four
sections or divisions. The first being
from Kansas City To Wichita, second,
from Wichita 10 Canadian, third, Ca
madam 10 Clovis and the fourth from
Clovis 20 FL Paso. The following Of
ficers were elected for the Clovis to
II Paso division: J. II. Mullis Of Ros-
well, president; G. A. Martin Of II
PASo, vice-president and Bert Curlcss
/ Of Clovis, Secretary and Treasurer.
This route Is promoted by Wichita
and Kansas City road enthusiasts who
predict that It will become the great
sll-year-round highway to California
and Mexico City.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-10-20
Small Contractors
Now Haze Chance

The State Highway Engineer has
announced that the contract for build.
ing Federal Aid project No. % on
state road IL, known locally us the
Grady road viii be divided into
two or four sections, or contracts,
provided that the total sum of tho
two or four bids does not exceed thp
amount bid by one contractor for the
entire job. This arrangement was
maie thru G. W. Singleton who was
in Santa Fc last week. Mr.. Single
ton also made arrangement whereby
the contractors can lease state equip
ment. Plans and profile of Che grade
line can be- seen at the Clovis Cham
Der Of Commerce. Persons desiring
10 bid on sections of this work can
got further information by calling
on G.. W. Singleton at the Antlcrs
Hotel.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-10-20
CLOVIS HIGH SCHOOL
LOSES TO ROSWELL

The High School aggregation lost
a miserable game last Friday to Ros-
well High.
The Clovis team was out-weighed
at least l2 pounds to the man but
fought yaliantly against numerous
odds and did well to hold the score
to $50.
AT no time was the High School
team a menace TO the goal Of the
visiting team, as with so much beef
confronting the line, II was useless
to try line plays. The only recourse
was forward passes and end runs
Jones, the end-run star. was unable
to ,incork anything as the line would
leak and the fighting backs Of Ros'
well would be upon him before the
play would start.
The next game Of the team Is with
Farwell High School on Friday, Octo'
Der 81, a. Faxwell.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-10-20
Would License
Itinerant Vendors

The Chamber Of Commerce has ap.
pointed committee consisting Of A.
Mandell, A. B. Austin, Mss Leila
Kendall, Jas. A. Hall aid c. A. Hatch
10 draft a suitable license law for
Clovis. The aim Of the Chamber Of
Commerce is to require itlneant
merchants ard peddl,rs TO pay THEN
part Of the city tax. The committee
appointed, after il agrees on p suit
ublc licana,. Will ask the city council
to pass It. It i not the intention Of
the committee 10 have any law passed
that would interfere in any way with
the farmer selling his own products
H. Clovis.