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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
WILL LUBBOCK CONTINUE
IN THE OLD RUTS

An automobile trip across Dickens
county will convince one that the
roads Of that place are a credit %
the entire area Of West Texas. A
little team work on the part Of the
citizens, and the splendid natural re-
sources Of huckshot gravel has made
the roads there worthy Of the best
patronage any tourist could give the
towns along them. and from the fav-
orable comment by all who have ira
vcrsed the county there is no doubt
in our minds but that Dickens City,
Spur and other points are reaping II
nancial benefits from their cons'ruc-
ton that could not be brought that
way otherwise.
Hats or to Dickens county, may
she be- the leader Of a large follow
ing = road Improvement counties
that will reach from Fort Worth 10
portales, n. NJ.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
New Series Treasury
Certificates Are Now
Obtainable Here

That the new series Of the Gov
ernment's registered Treasury Saw
ings Certificates are obtainable To-
cally By investors and savers was Of
ficially announced today by Post
master S. p Robbins. The certifi-
Gates Of the new series are to be had
at the postoffice in s25, 500, and
$1,000 maturity value) denomina-
tions.
Il am particularly pleased with
the new scale Of prices; this scale
permits one to invest $50 and receive
s25 certificate: for the investment Of
$50 the 500 certificate can be had ;
the $1,000 certificate may be obtain
ed for but $500. II is particularly
gratifying to me TO state that the
500 yearly limit has been raised TO
$4,000. A very large number Of peo-
pie In this territory. who desired TO
invest more. have had to satisfy
themselves with an annual $1,000
limit each Year Nov the $4,000 lin
i may be had for $4,000" he said.
II Is interesting 20 note the por-
trait II Theodore Roosevelt adorns
the S25 certificate. The likeness Of
Washington Is found on the 800 de-
nominations, and upon the $1,000
certificate is the portrait Of Lincoln.
The certificates bear interest al
the rate Of four and half per cent,
compounded semi-annually. II held
until maturity They mature five
years from the date OF purchase, but,
the postmaster saids they may be
cashed before maturity, yielding the
purchase price and liberal interest.
They are always registered for the
owner against theft, depreciation, or
loss in any way.
II am delighted TO say that local
neople will not have 20 wait until
January ! to be able to get any Of
the new series. They are now avail
able" he said. "A number have
been asking about the s25 eertifi-
cate, especially, for Christmas Civ
ing"
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20

rived at between the business men Of
the city thru the efforts Of the Re
tau Merchants Association, the AM
erican Legion and the Chambers of
Commerce several months ago, desig-
mating five definite holidays and
specifying that should Christmas fall
on Sunday that the following Mon
day would be observed, as is the Gus
tom Of the banks. The two holidays
that we have had since this agree
ment went into effect have been ex-
ceptionally well observed with, only
one or two shops opening for a short
time. II is believed that there is
enough time in life for any man 20
do a good life's work and still have
time 10 properly observe some Of the
big days Of the year. II there is a
merchant so small that he does not
appreciate the Importance Of observ-
ing the National holidays Of our Ma
ton he is usually too small TO cut
much ice as a merchant. In some
towns they have lot Of trouble hold
ing together upon agreements such
as this. but in Lubbock mans agree
ment is binding and every merchant
observes this custom and agreement.
lncidently the guessing contest on
the population Of Lubbock closes Sat
urday night-get your card mailed in
time TO carry a Saturday date mark
with the Post Office. No cards re-
ceived at the Chamber Of Commerce
office.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
STAMFORD ON THE co FOR
THE PLAINS RAILROAD

From all newspaper accounts, the
business reen Of Stamford are going
after the new road proposition with
all the courage and energy in the
world, and from the close coopera-
tion they will receive from other
towns. there Is no doubt but that
when railroad Is laid across West
Texas. Stamford win be ono Of the
main towns along the line. and we
hope TO see that matefialise before
many months
Stamford i a landmark In the de.
yelopment ~ West Texas that viii
not he forroi en- when the real fruits
.of the labor Il gathered, end allotted
the gaiherers, for In all progressive
undertakings for the heiiefment of
West Texas Namford and work were
anonymous terms, and this reputa'
ton u worth q lot % those people
noN thai West Texas "a hecamlns
recognised AZ the most worthy see-
tloa ior lhe Fouis u asN rallFoad
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
ROTARIANS have ENJOYABLE
SOCIAL Meeting AT THE MERRILL
REGULAR MONTHLY LADIES NIGHT EVENT CELEBRATED
BY A LARGE NUMBER OF ROTARIANS AND GUESTS
A MAGNIFICENT PROGRAM CARRIED OUT
Attorney Rybwn Of Amarillo Addressed the MeeingMrs Ry
burn and Others Assisted the Music Which Was Greatly
Enjoyed and Were Features Of the Evening.

home for the holidays and the local
pencil pusher might not get il.
Acy May was not at the luncheon
Thursday night for the same reason
hr a'a not take a guest TO the open
meeting school tcachres night. see
where his wife is right.
II Jim Dow crowds these notes out
of Tuesdays paper, Rotarian Med.
lock has my permission TO cut Jim's
milk supply off until the next paper
comes out Medlock watches for
these items and when they do not
appear on time, jumps the Rotarian
pencil pusher for neglect Of duty He
wants them, reads them, and tells me
SO, which helps some.
a. v Weaver vas not at Thursday
nights luncheon, bot his Rotary-Ann
was present, getting the benefit OF
the evenings entertainment.
The writer wants TO call your at
tention 10 the ad in the Lost and
Found section Of this paper He lost
his Elks Charm Saturday II is an
elk's tooth nicely mounted. his wife
gave him three years ago. Any in
formation viii be appreciated Bet
Jim Dow charges me for this item.
All right Jim. II il brings results
From the Garden Of Life, would
gather the flowers Of ambition, per-
severance, honesty, industry, and en-
thusiasm. bind them with a golden
thread Of love into a splendid nose
gay. place il in the goblet Of a sterl-
ing manhood filled 70 the brim with
crystal thought filtered from a pure
mind and heart, this would dedicate
20 the service Of mankind, and call Il
Rotary"
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
FOOTBALL STAR VISITS
HOMEFOLkS THIS WEEK

Wayland Sanders and Arnet, Pear
son returned Saturday from S. NJ u.
20 SPEND the holiday season here
Il is remembered by football fans
that Mr. Pearson starred in one Of
the school games there recently. He
Is very modest about his achievement
in The game, however. and refuses 20
comment on il more than 10 say that
he was gifted with a bunch of splen-
did luck thst dig Mr.. Pearson is the
kind that will make good after the
games and problems Of school are
things of the past, and we are in
hopes he will make Lubbock his home
after leaving school. and the matter
Of winning in that game was from
the skill and effort put behind the
attempt 90 win, as luck is an un-
known factor when a man IS put in
such games as that one.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
Parent Teachers
Club Rendered a
Program Friday

The Parent Teachers Club had a
meeting at the High School Auditor
ium last Friday evening, to which
the parents of school children were
especially invited to attend, and there
were quite a number Of them there.
The weather was rather cold and
blustery, which no doubt kept a num-
ber away, but those present enjoyed
very much the program rendered,
which was composed Of musical num-
bers, readings and addresses by sew
eral Of the patrons of the school. The
meeting was called by the President
Of the Club, Mrs. Baugh, in order 20
present matters Of Importance to the
welfare Of the school, and we are Of
the opinion that much good was ac--
complished in this way by the meet
ing Friday night.
Among the important numbers on
the program was a report by Mrs.
HAYNES as TO what the Club had done
for the school in the past, which re-
vealed the fact that long before the
club was regularly organized that the
Twentieth Century Club aided the
school in many ways, and after the
organization Of the Parent-Teachers
Association much assistance has been
rendered the school by this organiza-
tion in the procuring Of many need
ed things about the school that the
School Board did not feel able to do
with the limited funds they usually
have az their command Mrs. Baugh,
President Of the Club, closed the
program with a talk on what the
Club hoped to do for the school, and
we believe that the Club should have
the hearty support of the patrons and
friends Of the school in their work
Of improving the school grounds and
adding equipment for tho building.
At the close Of the program an
was extended 20 those
present TO repair TO the dining room,
where the Domestic Science Depart
ment served delightful refreshments.
This part Of the program was no less
enjoyed than that rendered in the
and this department is
certainly 90 be congratulated on the
splendid showing they are making in
the line Of culinary achievements. and
Lubbock can wen afford to be proud
of this department in our school
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
Fort Worth Man
Says Lubbock VIII
Be a Great CITY

Mr.. J. L. Johnson. of Fort Worth,
an early Texan Of wide affairs, presi-
dent Of the Cicero Smith Lumber
Company, was in Lubbock Wednes-
day, looking after his business in
tcrests
Mr.. johnson declares that this is
the best country he knows Of and
that Lubbock is certain 70 make a
great city. He says that conditions
for diversifying are IDEAL and that
II he wore starting life over he
would come to Lubbock and drive
down his peg. He says he always
gets n fresh bunch Of enthusiasm"
when he comes % Lubbock.
This is Mr. Johnson's annual pre-
holiday trip which he takes prcpara-
tory TO closing up the years bust
ness
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
BOB SMITH RETURNED
FROM MISSOURI

Mr.. and Mrs. X. D. Snith return
ed last week from Missouri, where
they have been the past year. They
were engaged in the grocery business
here until about one year ago, when
they decided to make Missouri their
home, and sold the business, rented
their home here, and made arrange
mehts 10 farm there.
Needless to say Lubbock county
was thought OF during their absence,
as the Smiths were not only eager
to return Immediately after the crop
was gathered. but brought two rela-
tives with them. We are mighty glad
TO have them In Lubbock again. and
hope that from this trip they be-
come better pleased with this Sec
ton.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
FRIENDS MEET IN
HONOR OF MOTHER ADAMS

Mrs. J. G. +. Stephens delightfully."-
entertained n number Of friends last
Friday afternoon in honor Of her
mothers s7th birthday. The gather
ing Of friends to greet our revered
friend. mother Adams. as she is low
ingly called by her host Of friends.
is an annual event looked forward to
eagerly from year to year II is diff
ficult 20 word tribute 70 this dear
Mother in Israel" without using
superlatives which she might not like,
and II is only in such language that
we can properly express the depth
of love and respect we hold in our
hearts for her.
The numerous pots Of beautiful
blooming plants and other gifts at
tested the loving regard In which
Mother Adams Is held. Mrs. Mckee
was present with her camera and took
a picture Of the ladies. Mother Adams
occupying a position in the center Of
the group. An hour was pleasantly
spent In social converse. after which
Mrs. Stephens served a delicious sal
nd course. Mother Adams in a clear
steady voice read interesting remini-
sences Of her life dating from 1854.
The keynote Of these "reminiscences
showed that she had through all the
years Leaned on the Everlasting
Nrms." and had an answering faith
In God. When the hour for depart
ure came. the ladies joined hands,
forming a circle and sangi "hlest be
the Tie that ninda" After which
good hyes were said and the guests
departed with n prayer In their hearts
Tor a continuance N Gods blessings
upon our behaved Mother Adams.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
EPwoRTH LEAGUE TO
ENTERTAIN HOMECOMERS

The young people who are here
visiting homefolks for the holidays
are requested 20 attend Epworth
League Sunday at p. M, as Il was
announced last Sunday night that the
leader appointed 10 have charge Of
this program would be away from
town, and the PRESIDENT Of the
League agreed that that night be
given over for the entertainment Of
the visiting studente
Regardless Of whether the students
have ever been member OF the
League or what church they attend.
they are requested 20 be AZ this meet
ing.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
TURKEYS BRING MORE
MONEY THAN COTTON

Malakoff. Henderson County, Tex
as, Dec. l6.-Turkeys are proving a
better money crop TO the farmers Of
this section than cotton.
One dealer has reported shipments
Of 500 TO 1000 pounds daily for the
last week. 1t Is not unusual for a
farmer to bring in a load Of twelve
to twenty turkeys and receive in re-
turn S75 to 500. One large ton sold
this week for SASS.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
TAX PENALTIES ON
AUTO TAX AFTER DEC

January first is the dead line for
the payment Of auto tax. without
penalty, and the time is growing
short in which 70 make payment You
should az once auto yourself over 20
me tax collectors office and procure
a receipt for your 1922 tax The col
lector win consider il a great favor,
and il viii save him great deal Of
time, as well as yourself II you will
take with you the 1921 registration
papers, for handy reference
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
REV. wEAMs or SEMINOLE
HERE SATURDAY MORNING

Rev. r. Weams, pastor Of the
Seminole and Seagraves Methodist
church, was here Saturday, return
ing home from Fluvana, where he
was called Thursday 20 attend the
funeral of his nephew, Oris james,
who died there Thursday. Deceased
leaves his wife and other relatives
20 mourn his death. The remains
were laid TO rest in the cemetery at
Fluvana Friday afternoon.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
AMARILLO HAS A NEW
AUTO PARKING ORDINANCE

Amarillo, Texas, Dec ia park
ing ordinance prohibiting the park
ing Of automobiles for over forty
five minutes on the main business
street between the hours Of q. m.
and z p. m. The ordinance win 90
into effect about Jan. 10.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
HALL COUNTY COTTON
OUTPUT ABOVE ESTIMATE

Memphis, Dec l7.-The Govern
ment cotton report 70 December l.,
gives Hall County 29,270 bales for
1921. This exceeds all local esti-
mates by 1000 bales The remainder
to be gathered win put the county
around 81 900 bales which is a bum
per crop for this year.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
MORE LETTERS TO
SANTA CLAUS FRIDAY

The Avalanche will publish anoth-
er batch Of letters 20 Santa Claus in
our Friday edition. We have a num-
ber on hand now, and If any more Of
our little friends wish to have their
letters appear in the Avalanche Fri
day, please get them to us not later
than Thursday at noon.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20

\. n. Newton was here Saturday
from h's farm. twelve mllea north
east Of town, lie made good crop
this year. and says he Il Glad that
conditions here aio As good A. they
are. Such optimism Il worth while
for West Texas, and We ara sure
that there ace hut few vho VII
aErss with Mr. HsN.en that fenil-
tIuns hers are much better on 40
average sh.a anl~hefs s'.s|
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
KIDD KEY COLLEGE STUDENTS
ARE HERE FOR CHRISTMAS

Misses Julia Johnson, Vernon
Brown. Pansey Posey. and Edith Car
ter, Kidd Key College students, are
here visiting homefoiks for the hoii-
days. II is needless to say that the
presence Of these young people gives
Lubbock the appearance Of the old
days, and we are sure that they will
enjoy spending their vacation here.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20
FLoYDADA MAN DROPPED
DEAD LAST FRIDAY NOON

Floydada. Texas. Dec. Id. A.
Nickel. early resident Of Floyd eoun-
~, dropped dead today At noon in
Floydada. lie was Ue years old. Sur
wing him are two children living In
Floydada. son. A. B. Nickel Of
Lubbock and sister liviss at Sum
set.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20

Mlnses Johana and Ina Williams.
~ Amarillo, wedo here Saturday en-.
route 10 Rails % spend the holidays
They were teachers IN The school here
|aTl year. and ara ieaehina a ANA.
rllo ihla term. They hsye man7
frIenda In iuhhoGk. Who are glsd %
have the mFlsll lhla community a<@ln
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20

Nrs. claud parkn. 81 Comel, Tea.
-. u here 20 attend the fea.hs In.
slIlule, aud visiting a. the home ~
l. ~ slmpsoa and family,
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20

\. ID. Stockhridge and wife are
spending the Christmas holidays IN
nrcnham. Texas. and while they viii
only he gone few days they re-
questcd that the Avalanche follow
them, that they may keep posted on
the happcnlngs around Lubbock dur
Ing their absence. We are proud ~
nhscrlhers who appreciate the paper
and want every lssue a. soon a. 4
IA OFF the press We viii be glad
10 send them the copies printed dur.
lug their vlsltsat nFenham.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-20

A. A Davidson made business
TRIP 10 Lamesa Friday and saturday
In the Interest u bis huSlnesa
Evening star., 1921-05-16

panied by Mrs Swift. Col. Luis Fitz-
Maurice, chief of staff: Maj. Angel
Gomez, Gen. Pelaez's personal aid. and
Gabriel Gorrochotegui, relative, are
also with him.
For months past the State Depart
ment at Washington has been receiv-
ing the most alarming reports of con-
ditions in Mexico. Gen. Pelaez said.
however. that sensational stories Of
that sort are to be deprecated. He is
a personal friend of Gen Obregon and
IS connd. mt that the president will
re,establish complete order. The pub
iished reports of insurrectionary ac-
t1vities here and there are to be dis
counted, he thinks
Says ObregOn Is Making Good.
1T is not to be expected that the
country Will recover overnight from
aid he.
Cen. Obregon, he said. is held in the
hlghest esteem by the intelligent and
patriotic Mexicans and Cen Palaez
believes that it is the duty of every
Evening star., 1921-05-16

understanding was reached 7 hap
pened to have been in the city of Mex
ico at the time. and I remember the
IMPRESSION produced on me by the ar
riVai OF this undefeated and apparent
~ unoete eatable rebel from the Huas-
tecas. he seemed to be about to treat
with Gen. Obregen as one Independent
ruler with another but in fact he had
come 10 the city of Mexico as good
MeSicah TO offer his cooperation if
the incoming administration promised
10 De an efficient and honest one
Lenders' UnderstandinE Definite.
An understanding was reached
which was definite" said he. Gen.
obreson and l think alike on matters
of national honor. We know that we
must pay Mexican debts. protect for
elsn citizens and open wide the gates
OF opportunity to every self-reSpect- :
ing and hardworking Mexican. Men
who rob and murder deserve only one
end
That significance will be attached
to his visit to Washington where he
Evening star., 1921-05-16

good Mexican to do all he can to up
hold Gen. Obregon's hands. he Is a
strong, courageous and honorable
man. he said, and, although it may
seem from this side of the border
that he is occasionally making haste
slowly. Gen. Pelaez maintains that ne
is making continual progress.
after the Obregon party won saio
he. IL came in from the Huastecas 10
the city of Mexico to have a tax WIN
Gen. Obregon." The Huastecas. by the
way. is the department in which the
oil fields as now exploited are iocated.
The territory is immensely riCh. very
hot and very difficult from military
point of view. Inasmuch as the lnhahi-
ttutS are PelaeZStaC to Il man II Is
unlikely that the rule Of Gen. PelacZ
viii ever be seriously threatened. Tn
der Carranza efforts We're made to as
sass. nate him. but no ASSASSIN got
near enough to he "A danger. In addi-
ton to his army he maintained sNS-
tenn of secret ntelliStnc~ that was
practically perfec!.
In his talk with Gen. OhregOn an
Evening star., 1921-05-16
ARMS IN THEFT RECORD.
Parts of Unpatented Machine Gun
Among Articles Stolen.

Joseph F. Willette. 1888 r street.
has reported TO the police the theft
of jewelry. a safety razor and parts
of an unpatented machine gun. He
valued the jewelry and razor at
s1.012. and told Detective Livingston
that he had offered his machine gun
to the government for S1.OOoooo. bat
his offer was not accepted
Five automatic pistols were stolen
from the store of Sloan & Waller.
1908 Pennsylvania avenue. late last
night or early this morning. Police
man W J. Lynn of the first precinct
discovered the robbery about 10
o'clock this morning.
Han Lee. 432 9Th street. reported
that his place of business was. en-
terEd last night and rOhbtn of $40. 80.
Evening star., 1921-05-16

is to meet Secretary of State Hughes
Secretary Of War Weeks and perhaps
other members of the cabinet. is not
to be questioned. But that Cen Pelaez
is paying this visit in the character
of good Mexican and loyal friend
of Gen. Obregon. is not to be doubted
1t is probably true. likewise. that he
will be given most friendly recep-
ton. for 1t IS we'll known that for six
stormy years he was at all times and
places one man who could always be
depended on by foreign born residents
in Mexico.
Evening star., 1921-05-16

The nick in the lapel of mems coats
originatedin the days of Napoleon. The
emperor tried TO implcate his one-time
superior. Gen. Morcau. in n conspiracy.
Napoleon was so powerful. that it was
unsafe to express sympathy with
Moreau. Therefore the generals sup
porters agreed to nick their coat lapcls
to form an NJ to show their LOYALTY.
Evening star., 1921-05-16

That one-half the world doesn't
know how the other half lives may be
due to the fac. that women are gen
erally supposed to have more curl
osity than men have.-Petersburs
Index tpptal
Evening star., 1921-05-16

southwest. told the police that col
ored boy attempted TO snatch poCk-
ethooks from her and her daughter
al New Jersey avenue and X street
last night.
Evening star., 1921-05-16
Hart SchmFner
& Marx
Boys Suits
at $40

at $40
Evening star., 1921-05-16

They $40 SIS less than equal qualities of last year,
because Hart Schae Marx have taken every possible ad
vantage in buying their wooens at low prces they've
given every possible trade advantage pricing their clothes
closer margin than before we've turned the saving
to you-AND IN ADDITION have cut our retail prices
way down, closer to cost than ever BEFORE