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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-09-12
DROUTH HAS LITTLE EFFECT
ON FALL BUSINESS OUTLOOK

Optimistic prophets Of Lubbock
estimate the cotton crop for Lub-
book county az $1,000 bales, which
is several thousand more than last
year. Il is believed that the light
yield for this season will be more
than made up by the increased
acreage Strict middling sold on
the streets this week around twenty
GENTS, however under that figure
was the rule. nineteec cents being
the loves; figure given for this class
Of cotton.
Although the feed crops Of this
county are short the value Of the
cotton crop IN dollars and cents
looms up around more than a mil
lion and a half. Il is on account
Il this estimated yield that We find
the merchants OF Qua city in an OPP
timistic mood and stocks for the
fall business are greater than IA
years
Business is much better with most
Of the merchants. New firms that
have opened up for business with
In the past few weeks are feeling
good over the business outlook al
though they made their preparations
for coming here when conditions
were much more promising for fall
business.
By October 10th, Of this year
there will be not less than fifteen
stores in this city engaged IN re-
failing dry goods, mems furnishings
etc. These figures being made
from what businesses are now here
and those which have closed deals
for business houses to be occupied
within the next few weeks.
Competition will create more
business" Is the attitude other dry
goods houses are taking toward the
new firms.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-09-12
Ten Wounded Soldier.

"a poem By X A. Bigbee, dedicated
10 the Disabled Veterans Bureau)
Ten wounded soldiers. standing in
line,
One died from Governmentitis, then
there were nine.
Nine wounded soldiers, resigned 20
their fate,
One was examined till he died,
leaving only eight.
Eight wounded soldiers, their only
hope in heaven,
One choked to death on red tape,
leaving only seven.
Seven wounded soldiers, in terrible
fix,
One swallowed bunch Of promises,
leaving only six.
Six wounded, thankful for being
alive,
One went blind looking for help,
leaving only five.
Five wounded soldiers, fed on com
pensatiOn lore,
One died of mental indigestion.
leaving only four.
Four wounded soldiers. pining 10 be
free,
One drank all the iodine, leaving
only three.
Three wounded soldiers, eating hos
pital stew.
One died upon finding meat, and
then there were two.
Two wounded soldiers, wishing they
had a gun,
One was helped out by God. leaving
only one
One wounded soldier, he a general S
son,
Was granted compensation, then
there were none.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-09-12
sTocKMAN KILLED
IN TRAIN WRECK

San Antonio, Sept "a i
Mauldln, prominent stpckman Of
Ozona, Texas. was killed, and hom-
er Adams. another slockman, was
injured ln rear end collision 81
two freight trains on the southern
Pacific near aah|nal, west ~ San
Antonlo. early today Mixed Train
40 2ea, from taglp Pas, crashed
Inin the rear ~ extra NJ. Nlt. ecu
ploltlY urelk|nT ~ eahoosp IN
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-09-12

yield very low while some still claim
i will run four 20 SIX thousand. The
thing which makes an estimate so
difficult Is the tremendous acreage
over the territory
The first four bales which cane
IN last week had good color end
staple with indications. II weather
is good. that the quality this season
is going TO be good.-Floydada Hes
periau
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-09-12

A man-eating shark always en-
joys the ladies'
The proper way 60 prevent girl
from screaming when you kiss 1ei
is not 70 give her time betweea
them.
A woman is not usually an at.
tractive picture il she has large
frame.
The light which lies In woman's
eyes frequently lies.
You cannot always read per
sons face, even II the type is coarse
You can surround the old COW
with with bars, but you cannot milk
gin fizz.
The tailors bin will give you a
III il the suit doesn't
The easiest thing 20 do for a liz
inc IS rich father-in-law.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-09-12

A small boy had been unruly, and
In consequence had received repri.
mands. threats, and ut last mild
punishment. With wounded digniiy
he won't 20 his mother.
Mamma he said, IN a voice
Of oxasporation, II can't stand that
husband Of yours much longer"
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-09-12

III eat most any kind Of chow
And chase IL down with drink
OF any kind that's legal now,
From coffee up 20 ink;
But there's one thing | will not do
/ cannot. win not. drink home brew
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-09-12

There are really only two classes
of men who know whore the next
meal is coming from
One is the rich man. and the other
is the fellow IN jail.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-09-12
AROUND THE CLOCK
STARLIGHT AND SUNLIGHT LIGHTING
LIES PATHWAY


Some readers wonder perhaps
what satisfaction We yet out Of writ
ing this stuff. Wen, there are hum
dreds Of things that We could do II
we knew how, but We don't
The dead explanation is that we
have TO live, and driving mules Is
dead occupation.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-09-12
A Girl Named Lena

What is the thinnest thing you
have ia shrtwaists?" asked the
shopper demurely.
"She is out 10 lunch at present,
the fl0orwalker replied
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-09-12

A fool at 40 is usually the on
who knows il al 90
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-09-12
Fake

Fake
Mommer-J Jimmy, what are you
doing with my hot water bottle?
Jim--It's no good, Nom. put
cold water in il yesterday, an Il
amt even warm yet.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-09-12

Saw Him First
Pokcs I've just met man who
said looked like you,
Jabbs What fool was IL? Show
him to me and III knock him into
the middle Of next week.
Pokes-You needn't trouble. |
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-09-12

Oranges are sun-kisscd
Honey Is bee-kissed.
Tho occnn Is moon-kisscd
Flowcrs are dcw-kisscd.
But we prefer 10 be giri-klssed.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-09-12

which Mauldln and Adama who
we're "a charge " several carr ~
''ees ga ne ekifa, wefs riding
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-09-12

Household Helps
The butcher.
The grocer
Father.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-10
STORM GAVE SUBMARINE

SEVERE TEST AT SEA
Breasting q heavy sea which tossed
the tiny craft severely ami wrecked one
lifeboat, two Lake submarines, S-49 and
$50, emerged Tuesday night from the
trial maneuvers off Block Island. The
40-mile gale which whipped Long Is
land sound into frothy fury put the
Lake boats to test of seaworthiness in
addition to the former trial which they
had undergone with navy department Of
ficials aboard
The two subs left the base at New
London early Tuesday morning for tHe
maneuvers. At 1880 o'clock the $50
in command Of Captain ]. w. Barl...t
Jr., was given the submerged tryout. It
was the big event of the day. The boat
sank to depth Of 211 feet, II feet be-
yond the required distance Lake officials
stated every requirement was met.
At IL o'clock the boats started their
homeward trip. Tests for seaworthipess
and apparatus were made en- route, in
addition to the regular inspection which
had previously been conducted.
The boats were confronted with sever.
81 weather obstacles, the first being a
battling fog. Then came the blow, ont
OF the worst. the crews had ever encount-
cred. A ''nasty'' sea kicked up huge
waves which swept over the boats and
kept the bridges awash. Breakers dash.
ed against the coming towers and every
officer on lookout was thoroughly
drenched The high temperature was thu
sole redeerping feature Of the expert
ence, the men related.
Despite the severity Of the storm off,
GERS decided It was unnecessary to make
submerged run and they continued theil
surface cruise throughout. Waves smash
ed one lifehoat on the S-49 and damaged
another.
The submarines after the test heade,
for Bridgeport and reached the bell buo,
off Bridgeport harhor at D. m, bu
because Of the storm occupied al
hour in reaching their dock
| having difficulty In negotiating q SAT
| landing IN the basin.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-10
Reeres-Peterson WeddlnE.

Miss Mildred Peterson, daughter Of Mr..
and. Mrs. John Peterson Of Auburndale,
Mass, and William knight Reeves. son
Of Mr. and Mrs. W. f. Reeves of New
London, were married at the parsonage
Of the First Congregational church. New
London at 1890 Thursday. by the pas
tor, Rev. j. Romeyn Dantorth.
Following the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Reeves left on short honeymoon to New
York On their return next week they
will reside in New London.
Mr.. Reeves is carpenter on the New
York, New Haven and Hartford railroad
and his bride, until recently was a clerk
IN the railroad company's offices at this
Union station.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-10

Constable N. ]. Hickey Of Montville re-
turned homo from New Haven trip.
The uncle Is his nearest relative and
only one hAreabouts. More distant rel
atives reside in New York and to these
Mr.. Staplins has sent kilograms urging
them to inform him at once in case young
Neff appears at their home He has re-
ceived no word SO believes NeR is
wandering about the country suffering
from q loss of memory.
Neff is 20 years old and was in the
service during the world war. He was
never married. Nothing in his CONVEX
satlon before his departure gave any
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-10
Piles
Can't Be Cured From the Outside.

Can't Be Cured From the Outside.
External treatments seldom cure
Piles.
Nor do surgical operations.
The cause is inside-had circulation.
The blood is stagnant, the veins aab=
by.
almost dead.
10 quickly and safely rid yourself
Of piles you must free the Circulation
send fresh current through the stag
nant pools. Internal treatment is the
one safe method.
]. S. Leonhardt, NJ. D., set at work
some years ago to find q real interna:
Pile remedy. He succeeded. He named
his prescription HEM R0ID, and tried
it in 1899 cases before he was satisfied
Now HEM ROID Is sold by druggists
everywhere under guarantee. IT'S easy
to take, and can always be found a
Lee & 0sgoodis, who Will gladly re:
fund the purchase price TO any dis,
satisfied customer.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-10
MONTYuJE MAN LEFT HOME
WITHOUT ANY EXPLASArIo

Declaring Il am called away. I must
90" and saying nothing e.se. Dudley Neff
q 1foltville hurried out Of the home Of
his uncle. John staplins OF that town
on Sunday and except for q glimpse Of
lin on the streets IN New Haven Mon
day nothing has been seen or heard Of
him since.
His uncle has tried in vain to get
further trace Of the youth and would
not have known where to look except for
Z chance view Of him, reported when
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-10
WISE WOMEN

A famous medical man II anc ent tLunes
states regarding his writ.ngs that the
were but a collection OF knowledge oh
tained from 1he wise Woman"
Do you Feayze that In thcse times the
women, and moi the men. knew about the
healing properties Of me5i, nal pants
roots and herbs? From tie earliest
times women had a knowie1-e OF the
treatmen. OF dis Sc and Of the healing
mer of roots nd herbs
Lydia z. P.n5hams Vegetable Com
pound was originated by a woman, Lydia
E. Pinkham and is now known and
prsaesd BY women Of ali ages II ls pre-
pared from roots and herbs having me-
dscinai action Of great value In the treat
ns1t 81 troubles women % oftna have
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-10
Petitions About Submarine Base.
(Snerdal ta THE RltiIeAin

Washington, March 8. Senator
George P. Mclean of Connecticut, in
troduced the following petitions in the
Unted States senate today: Petitions
from New London Chamber Of Com
rnerce: New London Rotary Club and
New London Vocational School, all OF
New London. Conn. protesting against
the proposed removal Of the submarine
base located at New London, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-10
To Give Play in Enessrins.

The women Of the UncasviIle Metho-
dist church are to give a play called the
Ladies Aid Meeting at Mohawk Cross
roards. There are 20 in the cast and
a performance that will be a fine enter
tainment Is promised.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-10

indication he was contemplating such
step or that he was in any way dissatis-
fed with conditions where he was.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-10

waterbury.-Congres James y.
Glynp tSis week recommended the 40
pointment Of James Gsddes fer poG-
msstsr a. Waterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-10

Nov Heven.-The lodge of Flks has
voted $50 to the Jewish relief drive.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03

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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03
MOTHER, QUlCKl GIVE
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
FOR CHiLD'S BOWELS

Even a sick child loves the "fruity''
taste Of California Fig Syrup" II
the little tongue is coated, OF II your
child is listless, cross, feverish, full
OF cold, OF has collie, a teaspoonful
will never fail TO open the bowels. In
few hours you can see for your
self how thoroughly il works all the
constipation poison, sour bile and
waste from the tender, little bowels
and gives you a well, playful child
again.
Millions Of mothers keep "Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup" handy. They know
tcaspoonful today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Ask your druggist for
genuine California Fig Syrup" which
has directions for babies and chill
dren Of all ages printed on bottle.
or you may get an imitation fig
syrup. 1918
A wrinkle is a grin gone wrong
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03
Santa Fe Would
Change the Name
Of Lorenzo, Texas

The Chamber OF Commerce held
is meeting February 81 at the high
school building with 70 present A
problem Of Importance and great CON
Germ presented itself. Would we
change the name Of Lorenzo7 This
was the first item disposed Of after
the meeting was called { oorder.
Mr.. Hungate, Santa Fe represen-
tative at Lubbock was introduced and
placed the proposition before the
body in a manner that was pleasing,
saving in part: THE Santa Fe has
a rule 20 do away with the repetition
Of station names where they appear
on our railway system. This is done
where trouble is caused by the repe-
tition. and only where practical 70
do so. Our general offices have
had considerable difficulties, both in
files and in shipping. II is our Gus
tom 10 give the older town the pre-
ference, and since Lorenzo, H.,
claims 20 be the older town, the San
"a Re asks that the name of Lorenzo,
Texas be changed"
The matter was discussed 90 the
satisfaction OF all. IL was pointed
out BY a number OF our prominent
men Of the expense and trouble Of
this change. 20 individuals and 90 the
entire community. Mr.. Pieratt, OF the
First State Bank stated that the
change would cost that institution in
the neighborhood Of $4,000. Trouble
would also be made In regard 10 our
independent school district, and re.
cent bond issue. Following this and
other discussions, a rising vote was
taken Those IN favor Of Lorenzo
her name were dS. Those
In favor OF changing, none.
A motion was made that resolu-
ton or petition 10 the Santa Re be
drafted. requesting that the name 81
Lorenzo not be changed II vas
Incorporated IN this motion that since
Lorenzo. III, has no post office, and
In 1920 population ~ only ~ u u
considered fair by IA that Lorenzo, /
revas have the preference IN hold /
ng her name.
A rising vote ~ thanks was cs-
'ended the santa w for their cour'
cay and consideration In the matter
md ~ the aame time plodrlng The
IuppoTt and cooperation ~ the
'hnmher ~ Commerre % The santa
~ In the future development ~ the
and l'lalna country,
other business ~ miner natuFe
Nas attended a., after which The
neellnf adjourned laFsnsa Enter
'llHe,
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03

and requests received daily by State
Officials for information
Since radio news broadcasting has
been demonstrated as efficient,
economic and instantaneous, il has
been decided TO put on the service
in n moderate practical way and TO
expedite matters and facilitate the
handling ~ the news reports, the
service will be known az The Texas
Radio Market News Service"
The plan being to obtain daily
market reports from the central
markets of the country through the
Kansas City office of the United
States Bureau OF Markets and Crop
Estimates and from other sections
of the country through other agcn-
cies. The data viii be collected, by
The State Department Of Agricul-
ture. complied hy the State Markets
and Warehouse Department and
disseminated by the University Of
Texas The news will be broad
casted through the University high
power Radio Station each day to
The various radio receiving stations
throughout The State promptly at
given time, which time viii be an
nounccd later.
Il Is thought that this service will
be of greatest value 60 farmers,
farmers organizations. distributors
Of farm products and commercial
organizations. but any individual. /
association or organizations may al
so receive il free Of cost by in
- .ffi,,a, Ia .fprvf. ~nBf. r...ts|t,. an
paratus which can be hal at a very F.
small cost. NJ
Tcxss has many Radio Clubs, and I.
literally hundreds of radio receiving /.
stations fully equipped 20 receive T
Radiophone messages
Il is probable that the Chambers .
81 Commerce In each town or city .
will wish 90 make their organiza- I
tion the Radio News Center FOR the .
5y posting bulletins and +.
rclaying the news by telephone to
interested parties. Il Is contem-
plated, II possible TO release the
news from Austin at time which
would seem most convenient for
the press
Mr. j c. Gilbert. Specialist In
Market Extension, Bureau OF Mar
kets and Crop Estimates, United
States Department Of Agriculture,
after assisting In arranging plans
for the cooperative work between
the above named agencies left for
d. C. this morning
Mr. Geo, Endress. who repre-
scented the University OF Texas In
the conference, viii have charge Of
the University Radio Station and
Mr. j. Austen Hunter, has been
designated as joint representa-.
tive Of the Markets and Warehouse
Department aud the Department of
who In addition 20 his
other duties, will for the present
have charge of the office details
If the Texas Radio Market Nows
Service" and those wishing further
Information win please address, J
Austen Hunter, Assistant Marketing
Agent. Texas Radio Market News
Service, Austin, Texas.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03

The following article. while not
local, is Of great interest 10 local
people, as the efforts Of the local
Rotary Club to install a wireless
station here are about to be COM
pleted, the committee having been
constantly at work on the matter
for the past several weeks.
II is encouraging Co know that
Lubbock will not have only receive
ing stations, but a broadcasting sta
ton is also planned, whercfrom
smaller sets within a radius Of sew
enty miles can receive these reports
relayed by the local brosdcasting
station 10 the small receiving sets.
The value OF Radio as a stimulant
to business is unestimable and We
are sure n few sets installed IN this
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03
Texas Market Reports By Radio
IsLatest Development in Radiophone
Lubbock Preparing to Receive Them

vicinity could be good investments.
Agricultural Market News Service
BY Radiophone for Toxas
Plans 90 install agricultural mar
Net news for Texas daily by Radio
phone, were completed Monday az
ter a three day conference between
officials Of the State Department of
Agriculture, State Department of
Markets and Warehouse, the Uui-
vcrsity Of Texas and the Federal
Bureau Of Markets and Crop Es-
Inmates, Washington, D. e.
The necessity Tor a general dif-
fusion of reliable information fresh
from the loom Is evidenced hy a
growing public desire from all trades
and professions. manifested in the
great number Of constant inquiries
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03
SCIENTIFIC DEVICE
GIVES SEX OF EGGS

New York. Ever buy "A setting
Of eggs in the hope Of raising a
flock OF hens 20 keep you in eggs
all season and then have 'em all
turn out roosters3
You won't have TO 10 Il again.
For the latest scientific device is a
"sexometer" that enables you 90
tell whether an egg houses po-
tential hen or a rooster, says cur
rent issue Of Popular Science Month
~
Now poultry raisers can send the
eggs containing roosters TO market
and keep the eggs containing hens
for Matching
The "sexometer" consists OF a
piece Of cork wound with copper
wire from which Is suspended a
pendulum OF wire ending in flat
piece Of aluminium plated substance.
In examining the egg, the cork Is
held in one hand and the egg IN the
other. II the egg Is male, the PEN
dulum, Il Is claimed, viii swing In
a circle. N it Is female, the PEN
dulum Is said 10 swing back and
forth.
L has been demonstrated that the
device, when held over one egg viii
swing IN circle; yet when u Is
held over another, u viii swing
back and forth.
whether these varying motions
are due % the sex 81 the egc, or 10
such incidental qualities a. shape
and size u a puzfle that no one has
been able 90 answer
The inventor claims that ln ex-
perimonts covering period " flx
months, the instrument forecasts
on 40 per cent u the eggs tested
were correct
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03

A wrinkle is a grin gone wrong
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuin'

Warningl Unless you see the name
"Bayer" on package or on tablets
you are not getting genuine Aspirin
prescribed by physicians for twenty
one years and proved safe by millions
Take Aspirin only as told in Bayer
package for Colds, Headache. Neur-
algia, Rheumatism. Earacfe, Tooth
ache. Lumbago and for Pain. Handy
tin boxes Of twelve Bayer tablets u
Aspirin cost few cents Druggists al
30 sell larger packages. Aspirin 10
the trade mark OF Bayer Manufacture
Of Observation-Disclosures Of Sallcyliea-
cid
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03
10 PRECINCTS m THE
CITY or LUBBOCK

In reporting the new ticket for
city officials IN Tuesdays Paper We
made the error ~ giving them ~
precincts This was not intended,
hut Intended 10 say Commissioner
No. 4, 9, 3, and 4 Most people
know that this was merely a mis-
take Of the type, but some falks
might wlaundersiend q, and ga
confused In voting you vote iuf
commissioners Zoe Vafious Kind n
work, and not fnf the lncallnn a. ~
County nfer|nola No. has one
part % perform and No.
frrenl work AID so nn down Tia
line. lIrlHenn nnN and he N|nf.
l|nn ~ ulll publish toe ihs lnfpl'
mallon "a our readers vhaI nalh
commissioner a. haa h1en ne lHs.
lem ~ Ne pat, u supposed " d.
A. A. -. "a -.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03

AlhsFla nohlnHau, gegfa, n -.
buried SATURDAY.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03

Al ChlliIla tIuahli sIh NoIms tafs a. IA
hrallhf 0lll. sAth lnaI slsa go hla't aai a. !
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la|al IHnll y a. ah1l IIIIlm N4IHIa eIl ihIn
lNI0a "a - IIIIa| a. nlImI $40 lHa AIt NNI ~
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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03

AssIa n q. l.s m, laaa. go. ..nr .''.l
tsr = ,sh y 90 ils l'sls sls.