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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-08-13
Walls, Teamster, South of
CITY. in Desertion Case

The Harry L. Walls who was ar
raigned before Judge William A Bond
Tuesday on charge of wife desertion,
is a teamster living on the Arlington
pike south of the city.
Harry L. Walls, of the same name
and initial, is a carpenter living at
426 Southwest Second street and is in
no way connected with the case.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-08-13

Glass Wash Boards; no
parts to rust out. 81. 90
See our window of Japan
csc and American Baskets.
Special prices for Monday.
Best quality large size
White Enamel Wash Basin
at ................. sec
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-08-13
HARpINcs CANCEL CRUISE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-Tentative
plans for cruise Saturday and Sun
day on the Mayfower were Cancelled
by President and Mrs. Harding and
they will remain in Washington over
the week end
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-08-13

First quality combination
Apiece Aluminium Cooker
at 1928
Look! Toilet Paper, good
grade; z rolls for. .25c
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-08-13

! in the future. At your age you should
be enjoying the friendship of various
| young men.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-08-13
Mems and Boys
Wear for
Monday

One lot Of Boys Trousers all dark pat
terms, sizes to 16; very special Monday
at .....-.. .SSc
Mems Blue Stripe Overalls and Jackets,
all sizes, special Monday, a garment S9c
Boys Sport Blouses, plain colors and
stripes, all sizes; special Monday, ca soc
Mems Socks, all colors, special, pr. 1Oc
One lot of Boys Suits, dark mixtures, sizes
to Is; very special, Monday 81 Ok
Mems Work Trousers, dark stripes, sizes
% to AZ waists, special Monday S1.-9
Boys Blue Stripe Brownies, sizes to Is:
special Monday, a pair .......... $50
One lot of Boys Shirts, plain colors and
stripes, sizes 1914 to Az; very special
Monday at OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $40
Boys suspenders, special Monday 15c
One lot of Boys School Waists, dark or
light colors, sizes 6 to Is; very special
Monuds -.'''....'. soc
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-08-13
Underwear and
Hosiery for
Monday

pure thread Silk Hose in plain and drop
stitch black white, the ones we have
been selling for $3.50, only about $50 pairs
in the lot. Monday for a quick clearance,
choice Observation-Disclosures. .S9c
Again for Monday those fine mercerized
Isle scanned back Hose. black, white or
brown. Seems like most everybody has
found out about this big special of ours.
They are all buying them. Monday 35c
3 pairs Tor Observation-Disclosures. 40
Monday a real clean up on Childrens Half
Sox, regular prices from 35c to SOC; Mon
day only they go for, pair ............25c
Municipalities Muslin Gowns, white or
flesh color, lace, embroidery or silk trim
med, special sale for Monday only CSC
We want you to know about our Double
Strand, full size, perfect Hair Nets. They
are as good as any zoe net on the market
We are selling them for 15c; for Csc
Monday, a special lot of Corsets, regularly
selling to S2.25; small lots that are broken
sizes and discontinued styles. But all sizes
are represented in the assortment Mon
day they go Tor 81 90
Jumper Dresses-Serge or Jersey, regular
$1,000 value; Monday only, see them at
only .....-......- -....-.... 5000
The Washington times., 1921-11-12
THAT PRIZE-FIGHT LAW.

Tex Rickard was fined recently
for transporting films OF the Demp-
sey-Carpentier fight. Ii violates the
Federal statute. we know. But here's
my little question:: ANSWERS from
everybody not over $50 years old in
vited. For the best answer a beau
tiful barbed-wire necktie will be
awarded)
why Is IL unlawful to transport
movie films of two husky. healthy
young men pummeling each other
for three or four minutes with
padded mitts and permit the regu-
lar movie films to be transported in
which there are from one TO fifty
killings depicted?
At movie ! saw recently / tried
to count the number on the casualty
list but couldn't. Between the he
roes' gang and the villains they must
have shot down in cold celluloid
blood at least fifty people. No movie
is complete without an artistic muir
der. Would it. therefore, be more
degrading to watch two athletes
spar few minutes than to witness
murder in its multifold celluloid
form?
have no interest or sympathy
with the prize fighters game and
wouldn't give dime to see any of
them, but can ponder upon our Pc
culiar law. PAUL WHITE.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12
BASEBALL GOSSIP.

ZACHARY and FOSS heard that
one of their friends had been mar
ried. so they made ALT.ROCK the
baby while they took WALTER
JOHNS SON and OLAF ERIC'S
SON and some others and a lot OF
RICE and started over past MOG-
RIDGE to see the newlyweds. On
the way they saw BYRD. a
TURKEY. and a GOSLIN together
which scared them so much that
their HARRIS on end and they used
SHANK's mare to go a MILAN
maybe more. One of them fell into
a BUSH and TORRES pants. He
saw a lady coming and thought, "Oh
SHAW, I'll ACOSTA for a PIN"
She was horribly SCHACHT and got
the MILLER and the SMITH to
take him to COURTNEY said he
wasn't guilty, and PHILLIP-Said so
too AT first the JUDGE was very
PICINICH-al but later changed and
used his hand to PAT CHARITY
and let them all go on to see
O'ROURkE and his MCCmick)
BRIDE. WILLARD WARD.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12
THE COLUMNS FRIENDS.

We get many letters of praise for
the G. o. G. Few of them we print,
for the good reason that it's not
necessary to boom what Is now a
fixed institution of Washington.
Today there came a letter from the
wife of the manager Of one Of
Washington's great hotels, saying:
II want to say how much the Col.
umn is enjoyed by our family. 1t
is a column anyone can read With
pleasure. 1 hope it will have an
everlasting rum"
The happiness and pleasure that
we can give others in life is the only
real pleasure. Each individual
should make his own hours as hap
py as possible. but much pleasure is
utterly selfish. 1t brings Joy to an
EDITORS life that whole families,
and thousands of people, find pleas.
ant moments in his efforts. even
when he Is nothing hut the medium
through. which brightness, goodness,
wit and fun are passed along.
1t is cheering to the many con-
tributors to hear the G.. o. c. 30
highly praised.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12

SHAY, did you shee me come
in?"
"Yes / saw you come in"
"Well, hic, ever see me before?'
"No l never saw you before"
"Then. hic, how did you know
II was me7" JOE G.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12
LET EN- TRY 1T.

The math fans possibly can solve
this for me:
If A owes B S. 90 and b owes c
$1,000, what would c. o. d.
BRIDGEPORT.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12
THE TREE-TOAD'S LOVE.

You have to read this one fast to
get the full effect of the pathOs 1t
carries:
A tree toad Loved a she toad
That lived up IN tree;
She aOGs q S-toed tree toad,
. But a 2-toed toad aOds he.
The 2-toed tree toad tried to 10in
The she toad's friendly nod,
For the 2-toed tree toad loved the
ground
That the 3-toed tree toad trOd.
Vdtnly the 2-toed tree toad tried,
But could not please her 1ohtm.
In her tree-tOad bower, SCith her
V-toed poUer,
f; She surely vetoed HIM.
JUST A NUT.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12

There seems to be a similarity
between the disarmament confer
enCe and the mouse convention.
The mice voted to bell the cat,
but no one was willing to do It
first. NAUTILUS.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12

Mayor HYLAN wouldn't let
the traction lOOters of New York
charge over cents fare in that
city. They all opposed his re-
election, but the car-riding public
reelected him mayor by over
400, 900 plurality. And still there
are people who stand out against
Congress giving the District the
right to elect it's municipal heads.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12

Although you eau tell a man
By the company he keeps, Il
t0ould caas' trouble If you told
has Wife. SIMP.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12

Having been divorced by her
husband. IL may now be PEGGY
RE JOYCE, but there are still
many people who wouldn't feel
elated over Ii. MABEL ID.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12

Pa-Next time ] see Willie play
ing "Put and Take" Ill punish him
severely.
Ma-That's right. BY the way,
before you go to your poker game
give me some money for my bridge
party tonight.
HARRY NASH.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12

EMILE SorTc0snoNToE -
ke 6sfN AArro,luNN SCULPTOR :
Ar WORK ON A euSI or MS CAr-MoOsE.
MovsE SAVED the LIFE. oSA sPRIAe
CHICKEN By Nor EATING IT.
-bf WA/VEH y.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12
G,k';,;;shEARD ~SEEEtx2
N<2&6 By BILL PRICE ~1k680V
THE BIBLES USE or "HEARD"
AND seen"

AND SEEN.
John. First Epistle)
THAT which was from the begin
ming. which we have HEARD, which
we have SEEN with our eyes .
That which we have SEEN AND
HEARD declare we unto you, that
ye also may have fellowship with
US.
BALLADE OF BEGINNERS.
The OFFICE GOAT has found
pen,
And eke, "A pot Of ink;
So now he takes 10 writing. when
His bean begins to think.
Twas thus that cOntribs first began
To learn the rhymers' art
BY making feet and meters scan
That's how they got their start.
JOE CONKIlN.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12
GREAT SCACHT

King George declares has yacht
val haze 10 90 TO pdcht
.Because she takes ldcht
5Of com he hasn't gdcht.
XThe King took a trip on his yacht
And. mercn. hot0 seasiek he 0acht
He'd hang on a rad.
And loudly he'd waa:
I"Gee, I'm all tied up IN k1aacht."
'OIDONO.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-16

The High School boys organ zsd
Il boys basket ball team this week
and elected Wade Greene Captain
Martin Norrid Treasurer
Wade matched game with Ira
for Wednesday evening and accom-
panied by the girls team and Mr.. Al
sup. Miss Runkles and few more
the boys went to Ira. at $3.50 Wed
nesday and played two games. The
girls one. in which they won 20 to I
and the boys one in which they lost
to Ira go Snyder 10.
The High School teams are just be-
ginning TO play ball. this being their
first games.
There was a little trouble between
a couple OF the boys but our captain
settled II in a pretty big hurry We
are rather proud of him. He made
three star goals on this afternoon
and al the players did fine
Mr.. Alsup refereed and he did a
good job OF It.
III the town will back this team we
think Mr.. Alsup and Mr.. Greene can
make real ball team OF them.
Ball Team
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-16
PIRATE SHIP AGAIN SAILS
SEA IN "TREASURE ISLAND

The "Hlispanio'a the vessel in
which the stout hearted treasure
| seekers in Steyenson's Treasure
Island" sailed the Main and fought
pirates and mutineers. lives in Mau-
! rice Uourneur's' sii.,' vors'ou of the
= ...u E~s-.~- -.
classic OF adventure, which will be
shown at Cozy Theatre on Moii1--t"
and Tuesday next. For many weeks
before the making of the picture
Mr.. Tourneur sought for replica OF
the treasure-ship. Finally a barker
tine called the Fremont long since
abandaed as unscaworthy, was locat
ed and arrangements made with the
owner to make repairs and use it.
The Fremont" fits Steveuson's
description Of the "Hispaniola" in
every detail. II was built originally
to transport slaves from Africa and
made two such voyages. Later it be-
came pirate ship and as such was
siezed by the government which for
many years used it as a patrol boat
Mr. Tourneur equipped it with all
the gear of the pirate days filled its
decks with swarthy turbaned buc-
cancers. and rechristened it "His-
Pamela" for its cruise in front OF the
clicking motion picture camera.
Treasure Island" has been given
a truly remarkable prduction as
photoplay. Shirley Mason is seen in
Jim Hawkins. Lon CLANCY is Pew
and Merry. and Charles ogle gives
an excellent performance as Long
John Silver II is Paramount Art !
craft picture.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-16
CALLED SESSION OF
PRESBYTTRY At ARLENE

Rev. c. c. Wright OF snyder aud
Rev. Jas. H. Tate OF Fluvanna. Mod
orator and stated clcrk. respectively
of Abilene Presbytery were in attend
ance on a called meeting of he Pres
bytery at Abilene Tuesday.
After transactins the business in
hand and having lunch the members
motored to Buffalo Gap, where in
conference with members OF the Buf
TAI Gap Chamber OF Commerce an
agreement was reached whereby the
citizens OF Buffalo Gap offers to furn
ish grounds for summer conference
to be held at that place next sum-
mer under the auspices Of Abilene
Presbytery
The step is taken looking TO the
establishment Of n permanent en-
campment for West Texas at that
place.
While his conference will be de-
nominational in responsibility yet its
benefits are open to all who will at
tend
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-16
From the Express Boys.

snyder Signal:
As the year draws to a close. il
seems but right that we should In
some way convey our appreciation to
shippers who have been so patient
with MS in times gone by and who
have helped us in our efforts to i'm
prove the service
You have probably looked upon
The American Railway Express Co. as
cold blooded business corporation.
But we are not. The American Rail
way Express Co. is made up OF men
who are striving tn give the SER
vice YOU expect. and who like to meet
the patrons and know them person
ally. and enjoy with MS "a prosperous
business career.
We have had several different rep
resentatiyes of the Company at this
place and are sure they have enjoy
ed working I'm this community. They
don't always find congenial people
in every town as we find here.
lust 4 few figures to show you
why vs. do appreciate your business.
In 1919 this office only did about
$4,000 express business per month,
we are now doing about S40QQ. 90
within the same time. II b. not only
our own effort that has caused this
increase. hut It is mostly your own.
You have studied our classification
and requirements on different ship
ments. and need nor feel a hesitancy
in saying that most of YOU know
how To prepare your shipments for
safe and rapid transportation.
We are here to serve YOU in every
way possible. and try to bring the
American Railway Express CO., In
closer relation with the public and
after careful consideration, we have
come TO the conclusion the only way
TO do this is to become better ac-
quainted with you. and then when
We meet you on the street we can say
Hello George. you have case OF
syrup your Uncle sent YOU from Ark
ansas Tor your birthday present.
We are both new men here, having
been in the service OF the American
Railway Express Co, for the past
few years. and wish to state that We
want to meet everybody in and
around Snyder. and try TO show you
the advantages OF shipping every
thing you ship via of Express
Wishing YOU all a happy Xmas
and merry. prosperous and success
iul New Year.
W. W. Smith Aet.
r. p. Morrison. Asst Agt.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-16
NEW ISSUE OF TREASURY
SAVING CERTIFICATES

Beginning Dec. Is, 1921. the Unit
ed states Government offers for sale
through the post office department.
new issue OF United states Treas Try
Saving Certificates in $500. 500.
and 100000 denominations. The
selling price for these certificates
are SEQ 5 5000 and $4,000 re-
spectively, the certificates maturing
five years from issue.
These certificates are perhaps the
most attractive offerings in the his
tory OF the government to the small
investor or man limited means to
start on the road 10 prosperity aud
success
This initial supply furnished the
local post office was sold out on the
first day OF the sale. and Postmaster
Barnes wired the Department for an
other consignment
Mr. Barnes has made some hand
some sales at different times In
United States Treasury Saving cer.
tificates, and the following letter
from Dinsmore w Hume, Federal
District Director is very compliment
airy for the work he has done along
his line
Galas, Texas, Dec Q. 1921.
Mr h. p Barnes.
Postmaster, Snyder, Texas.
Ny Dear Mr. Barnes:
You are a gem and a jewel. as /
have often remarked. am quito
proud OF that 100000 order we
have just executed for DR.. and Mrs
Trigg The Certificates will shortly
reach YOU for delivery to them This
IS splendid sale, and il gives your
office fine standing
Here's hoping you will drum up
three or four more Sf,0O0.OOO sales
before December 81. because we
surely need every sale we possibly
can get
In the event YOU have any custom-
ers who wish to purchase more than
100000 maturity value Rises in
their own names. kindly advise me.
for think can get thru any orders
up TO s5,000.00 maturity value. for
individual ownership.
Sincerely yours,
DINSMoRE W. HUME
Federal Dist. Director.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-16

Last SUNDAY at the eleven O'Clock
hour the pastors of the different
churches preached along the line OF
general and civic righteousness. the
widespread lawlessness and a gener
nj disregard for the law They touch
Cd upon the crime wave sweeping
our country. both general and locally
and flayed bare All amusements OF
questionable repute They pledged
their support in the enforcement Oh
law and order and emphasized the
importance OF all law abiding citi-
zens pledging the officers their un-
stinted support in the discharge OF
their duties. -.-
At the close OF the services the fol
lowing resolutions were read an un-
animously adopted by the congrega-
tions OF the Baptist, Presbyterian
and Methodist churches.
Whereas crime is steadily on the
increase. and
Whereas there Il an increasing
disrespect OF law. and
Whereas there is widespread lax
ness on the part OF officers In the
enforcement of law, and
Whereas our own city has been
imposed upon by undesirables known
as Carnivals. where gambling booths
were run wide open. TO the corrup-
tion OF the youth of our country. and
Whereas racetrack gambling is
on the increase. gambling being done
in the open at the races near the
city of Snyder. Therefore.
"Be II resolved
q That we declare ourselves un-
equivocaily in favor of law and or
der:
"2. That We pledge our support to
the CITY Council in their action look
ing 20 the prohibiting of Street Car
nivals. and all such undesirabies In
our city:
THAT we call upon the officers
Of the law to enforce without favor
the laws OF our city, county and
state; and that we pledge them our
lnstinted support In the discharge OF
heir duty;
- That we pledge our support to |
for office who have given !,
evidence of their disposition to en-
'orce tho laws of the land"
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-16
, COMMUNICATION FROM shy.
Dt; hi.v x'uy KHAN

The following article from the
Snyder Chapter Klu KluN Klln was
found on our desk and W publish
same verbatim
y Editor Snyder Signal. Kindly
copy the follwing. destroy this the
original. and publish verbatim I'm
your next issue of the Snyder Sig
nall
Conditions have arisen in our
County that demand an expression
from us on many subjects. We take
this method OF touching on some of
the more important ones now.
- Recently. notices purporting to be
a (by the Klu Klux Klan have been
pcsted or communicated. in Snyder
<he Public being aware of the exist
ence of a Khan in Snyder may be led
10 believe in some of these wild
Afatements that have gained curren-
cy recently, hence. we wish to state
that the Klan makes no threats we
"
hove not posted or caused TO be com
.municated any words written or
rzpoken to any one. We do not know
&fbat we will do so. but should one
yrsceive a communication from us in
the future. they will have no reason
whatever 10 \pubt it's authenticity.
To the Law abiding Citizens. re-
eardless OF race. in our midst This
: Klan offers YOU every support to
make this community a decent one
in which to maintain your home and
9bring up your family in peace and
happiness.
We know what is going on in our
miIst Ii is difficult, II not almost
iInpossbile for the evil doer to hide
his actions from 800 picked men who
r>1osye that all the laws of our land.
ind those Of nature he vindicated
and not broken without regard for
nonor or integrity. and with no re-
!. soect for the virtue and chastity of
Z our womanhood. the bootlegger gam
BIER. thief. high -jacker, whoremung
er Ind profane swearer. in the pub
ut places. have run wild and loose
lonf enough We say here and now.
- you a lob or move on, be man
~ be minus Heretofore you have
6nown where to stop In order TO.
evade the tlaw. but now BEWARE.
!. We will not overlook proper Investi-
nhtions OF night auto rides and clan
destine meetings between men and
xomen and certain pandering.
snyder Chapter Klu Klux Klan I'D
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-16
The Altrurian Club.

Met with Mrs X. D. English Wed.
nesday evening. Dec. l4th. Fourteen
members responded with roll call on
DO We observe Thanksgiving fit
tingly?" A very interesting short
story "Mariory Daw." by Thomas u
Aldrich was the study for the even
ing, led by Mrs Towle. Mrs. Boren
read a paper on the Effectiveness OF
the Epistalary Method" And Mrs.
Hugh Taylor responded graciously
With two of Aldrlch's poems
The Altrurian Club in cooperation
with the ParentT Teachers is bring
ing Mrs. Phoebe X. Warner here Dec
22 She will give an address Thurs
day afternoon TO the Institute at the
District court room and Thursday
eysninl at the Methodist church
she viii give free address. Every
one should avail themselves OF this
opportunity to hear this talented wo-
man.
The hostess served delicious re-
freshments TO club members and the
Misses Trowbridge
Club adjourned to meet with Mrs.
Hamilton Jan. 9Th
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-16
!. Il. BLACKARD MAKES
BIG LAND DEAL

j X. Blackard traded his two sec
tions of land West of town last
week, while on his trip east. Tor
property in Paris. In the deal Mr..
Blackard got 300 acres of land in
Lamar county. two residences and
one meat market. in Paris. He also
received s2500.OO in cash.
Mr.. Blackard took his wife to TEN
pie for treatment and while on this
trip he made the above deal
Mr. Blackard states that Mrs.
Blaokard is doing very we'll
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-16
Epworth League Program.

Dee. is, 1921. 6:15 p, III.
A Red Flag. meeting.
Scripture lesson Luke s:56-62 b!
Margaret Yoder
Song. Prayer. Song. Talk by lead.
Ter.
Cnsecration. by Miss May.
Selfishness, by 0phelia Dorward
Consistent Christian Living by
Willie Fern Curry.
Things that help us to remember
and do. by Shad Risinger.
Piano Solo. Margaret Yoder
Special. We will practice our
Christmas Songs.
Announcements League Benedic-
tion.
All young people are invited to
these League Services.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-16
I'll Fcliz Club.

Met December .. with Mrs Fritz
Smith.
After a short business session. a
motion was made and carried TO have
Christmas party at the home of
Mrs II. G.. Towle.
After several games Of "42" two
course luncheon was served TO the
following club members: Mosiamcs
Gross. Wilsford, Lee StinSon. Joe
Stinson. Mccormick. Anderson. Ham
ilton, Mcmillan. Cody. Erwin Boren
Perkins, McCianohan. A J Towle,
Thranc.
Req rsar.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-16
HERMLEiGH WILL HAVE
SOME NEWS LATER

j. W Wemkin, prominent citi-
zen OF Hermleigh was in the city
Wednesday. Mr. Wemkin said that
everything was moving nicely az
iIermleigh No news in particular
just now but that some time in the
ncpr future something was going to
turn upv then lookout for news
from Herm'eigh. In fact We inferred
from Mr. Wemkin's remarks that
everything was Just about ready to
go Here's hoping that IIermleigh re-
ceives n cusher.