Many a man walks tne noor ai THAT night because his wife doesn’t be­ self should. STAYS AT HOME lieve in paregoric. Many a tired businef ry of a Chamber of There is more true philisophy in thut way running down t] i little city in Missis- an inch of laughter than there is in wife runs up. led to lenrn what hap- n yard of sarcasm. ur bill in the course Je n t i e t h y e a r iccordingly took three Thoro’s nothing new, Spearman, Hansford County, Texas, May 17, 1928 NUMBER 23 pasted a slip to each Sparks of genius have nothing in less old Noah thought it recipient of the bill common with lovemnking. o f a time to make the c< icncvcr it passed out bills went the rounds jfjix Inches Rainfall Since May 1; Wheat Crop Is [ of a year the local hem over to the Sec- e records of .their The government rain guage, in the THOMAS L. BLANTON COMING i found that* each one lerican Legion Picnic and Barbecue A GENEROUS OFFER MUNICIPAL BUILDING care and keeping of Fred W. Brandt some 200 hands, FROM THE LEGION BOYS WILL BE TWO STORY o f Spearman, indicates that this Congressman Thomas L. Blanton, about the travalogue country has been blessed with 5.94 At Spring Park on June 5th and 6th candidate for the United States i one of these dollar Representing the Sullivan R. Spi­ Negotiations were perfected dur­ inches of rainfall since the first day senate, will be in Spearman on Fri­ s told; vey Post American Legion, Spear­ ing tho past week, between tho city of May. This figure does not in­ big two-day picnic and free day, May 25, to address tho voters man, a number of ex-service men council of Spearman and the Ma­ ; you I went directly PRIVATE GETS EVEN clude the showers, that fell Wednes­ L cue at Spring Lake, 14 miles of this territory. According to the have asked the Reporter to state for sonic Lodge of this place, whereby till. My visit there WITH TOP SERGEANT day from about 11 a. m. to 4 p. m. L 0f Spearman on the Palo Duro, schedule of speaking dates just re­ them this week, that the local post the city’s municipal building now ver, for a farmer en- Indications at this time, Wednesday J be one of the outstanding events ceived at this office, Mr. Blanton will will join with the churches, civic or- under construction is to be made a with a crate of eggs, How two American doughboys , an afternoon, are that we will have |he kind to be held on the north spend the night here, and will speak ganizartions, chamber of commerce two story structure, the second turned me over with get into all kinds of amusing and more rain to-night and possibly to­ 'Ia^teSpodfebt [ns during the present vacation at Perryton the following morning and the entire citizenship of the com­ story to be a Masonic hall. This will nge. I though I was dangerous situations and blunder morrow. The records kept by Mr. Kod states Geo. N. Reed, owner at 10 o’clock. We will dou.btless munity, in a move toward cleaning make a much finer and more attrac­ little trip to the through them with true American Brandt show that we had 2.21 inches The’ park. Mr. Reed states that have further announcement in re­ up and putting in a first class shape, tive building of the city hall, and never left town, for pluck and luck, forms one of tho in February; 1.40 inches in March, big two-days’ program will bo gard to this in next week’s Reporter. the cemetery at Old Hansford. The will add much to the appearance and id took me down the Cut Your Operating season’s most hilarious comedy- 1.89 inches in April, and so far have Lied entirely by Sullivan R. Spi- In regard to his candidacy, Mr. boys suggest Memorial Day, Wednes­ general convenience and importance ed me over to the dramas, “ Two Arabian Knights,” had 5.94 inches in May. These J Post American Legion, assisted Blanton asks the Reporter to make day, May 30, as a fitting time to do of the same. The contracting firm, which begins its second night run at figures bear out the statement of our * Costs in Two [their buddies who are members the following announcement: this work. Many efforts have been John L.' Beck and Son, are rushing the Rex Theatre Wednesday May 23. real estate men, that our rainfall ike the time now to neighboring posts. The dough- To Citizens of Hansford County: made along this line in the past, but the work on the building in every It’s a post-war film but most of comes in the growing season. Hans­ ut the fine people I Power, and power from cheap,Jow-grade fael, which s will be in charge of everything The Western half of Texas has the cemetery has never been given possible way, but the extremely in­ the war, and none of the laughs, has ford county is now wet from center he year, but remem- cuts tho farmer a operating cost in two, can be secured dancing, racing, bathing, ball never had a representative in the U, the real, genuine arrangement it clement weather of the past two been left out. William Boyd, newest to circumference. The wheat crop as the minister, an­ only from Hart-Parr tractors. In official tests recently Ces, concessions, and what not, S. Senate. Why? In practically all should have. It should be more weeks has greatly impeded progress. favorite, plays the stellar role. It is made; the only danger now lying num helping to build J there will be entertainment for States there is an unwritten law that systematically platted and some sort When completed, Spearman will run Hart-Parr set a record a t 1023 horsepower hours is his first film compose exclusively in the probability o f hail storms. A int through the city, [both day and night, during the the two Senators must come from of an arrangement be made by which have one of the most substantial and per gallon of distillate used, a world's record at that o f comedy situations. He adapts few showers the latter part of the i teacher who rocoiv- time. Spring Park is ideally different halves of the State. I am it may be kept clean o f weeds and convenient city halls on the north time in fueL economy oarer all tractors ever tested on himself to humor with the same show month mtSy cause the wheat to fill inge for working in [ted for an entertainment o f this the only candidate from the Western rubbish. The Legion proposes to plains. It will be a real building, out a little better and possibly in­ i of the children of distillate. Hart-Parr tractors are equipped with 3 U, It is convenient to Spearman, of ability that sky-rocketed him to half of Texas. I have represented assist with this work in any way pos­ modern in appointments and com­ crease the yield somewhat, but the Iso visited a doctor, speed? ahead, from 2>£ to miles per hair and are [ver, Stinnett, Borgcr, Texhoma, stardom after his appearance in in Congress two different districts, sible, but the boys hesitate to take plete in every detail. principal need at the present time man working on the [mon, Dalhart and Dumas. The “ The Volga Boatman.” embracing C9 counties running from tho initiative, ^without assurance built for small, medium, and large Caras. Come in and is sunshine; just plain old hot sun­ house. I spent a lit- | shade trees and an abundance of Hearty bursts of laughter through­ Mineral Wells to El Paso. I know from some source that their work CALLED HOME BY sec the 1928 line today. shine. Farmers are waiting anxious­ bank and earned a » fresh water arc attractive fea­ out the initial showing of the film our problems. If West Texas will will meet with general approval. The DEATH OF AGED LADY ly for the fields to dry off sufficiently some of my friends, ts at the park, besides the fishing, was proof that many ex-soldiers stand behind me, and let me use my chamber of commerce, -Twentieth Hart-Parr Owners Are Hart-Parr B oosters to permit them to prepare the land have brought a con- king and camping privileges. The were in the audience nnd recognized time campaigning East Texas, I will Century Club and the several church T. O. James, who has been doing for row crops. It is said that a big : of happiness to the [ion boys of Spearman are work- the counterparts of Private Phelps get enough votes to elect me. I will organizations should get in behind some surveying in Hansford county “ I have been pulling two twelve-foot one-way plows in high Mir I wheat crop means a light row crop vn and I am ready to not being overloaded at any time. I plowed 320 acres in 42 conanl and Sergeant McGaffney. Not the highly appreciate it if my friends this movement at once. The work at for the past several weeks, received on tha program and arranging in this country, but this year seems id put in another tive hours nt n cost o f Cc per acre for fuel and lubricating o l ll | details for the big two-day event, least o f the excitment for them was will organize their precincts for me, the cemetery should be done on Mon­ a telegram on Saturday o f last week to be a record breaker in all lines. helping to build-up drilled 2,200 acres of wheat pulling three eight-sixteen drills av«u I occasioned at the opening of the and also if they will write all of day and Tuesday, in order that it stating that Miss Phoebe Jones had J the only thing that can possibly It now looks like that a short row lgs for our commu- ing 149 acres per day for total cost of $00 for fuel, oil and n 1 film, when the private decided he their friends scattered over Texas in may present a neat appearance on died suddenly at Des Moines, New grease.” M. W. Truax, Farnsworth, Texas. [pen to mar the pleasure of the crop will be impossible. would do some "riding” himself and my behalf. Gratefully yours, Wednesday, Memorial Day. G. R. i Mexico. Mr. James left imemdiately [nt will he bad weather. Hansford county at the present land a few wallops on the “ top kick­ THOMAS L. BLANTON. Wilson, of Wilson’s Funeral Homes, for Des Moines, to attend the funer­ inppens to the dollar time is in far better shape for a tre­ er’s” jaw. has stated repeatedly that he would al. Miss Jones was 77 years old and in Spearman. One |lD BOOSTERS mendous yield of all kinds o f crops Their battle in No Man’s Land CHEVROLET COMPANY SETS assist with this work at any time. had made her home with the T. O. ping to improve ou r! Spearman Motor Company VISIT SPEARMAN than it was at this time in 1926, leads to their imprisonment by the NEW PRODUCTION RECORD James family for 30 years. She was, i keep as many as COOKE-MATHEWS when all previous records were brok­ enemy. Escaping in Arab garb, they CITY WILL BUILD CROSSINGS at the time of her death, at the home ;c good, busy little party of about 100 business me en. The wheat is in better shape, AUTHORIZED DEALER IN are helpless to prevent their trans­ DETROIT, Mich., May 15— As­ of Elsie Mae James in Des Moines. home. Enid, Oklahoma, spent last and farmers are better prepared to portation to that country. Once surance that production of the Chev­ At the regular meeting of the city Mr. James stated that the funeral dnesday night in Spearman. They take care of a big yield and at the there, both promptly fell in love with rolet Motor Company this year would council held on Tuesday night of this would be held Monday and inter­ > too intellectual to ; on a Good Will Tour, and made same time plant and cultivate a row tho Emir’s daughter, beautifully top by a wide margin the million week, it was decided to go ahead ment would be had in Des Moines | the principal towns of this sec- crop. Soon the welkin will ring with played by Mary Astor. Louis Wol units built a year ago was felt here with the work originally planned of cemetery. Aunt Phoebe, as she was A splendid brass band and the hum of the combine and the heim, the stage star, plays the hard- today with the announcement by W. building crossings on the streets lovingly known by friends of the make a good begin- jeral entertainers were with the steady snort of the tractor. All’s boiled sergeant. S. Knudsen, president nnd general where. property owners have built James family, was a grand old lady; also well to remem- fty, and the program held at the well on the north plains; let joy be Between the big laughs created manager, that April was the third sidewalks. Several gaps on Barkley well known and highly respected in is what determines school building Wednesday unconfined. by the American’s ignorance or [ning was highly enjoyed by. the consecutive month this year to set street will bo filled in as quickly as Guymon and vicinity, where the plain disregard for the customs of a now all-time monthly production the'Y>lrojcct can be financed. War­ family <*»»idqj} fo,r.. v^ny years. She crowd in attendance. BETTER THAN IN ’26 the country, there is a constant rip record for the manufacture of gear rants will be issued in an amount was an aunt of Mrs. T. O. James'. STATES MR. ETLING pie of mirth. The characters have HONOR BRIDE TO BE shift cars. sufficient to pay for the work. tho sympathy of tho audience from Chevrolet volume for the month IT’S WORTH THE MONEY W. F. C. Etling and sons, Glendon tho start and the spectators live with just ended, Mr. Knudsen announced, BROTHER OF EXECUTED llis3 Elinc Rouse and Miss Curfew and Wm. Jr., were in from their fine them through their amazing adven­ was 135,832 cars and trucks— an in­ MAN FORGETS PROMISE jfton entertained for Miss Marjory While at Childress last month, farm home on the north flats, Tues­ tures. crease of more than 20,000 over the ong last Friday afternoon in Mrs. Kelly and the writer had the day, looking after business matters. 111,939 units built in the same Nick Viana of Chicago killed a |»or of her approaching marriage While the film takes the war fla­ pleasure of seeing the moving pic­ Mr. Etling is one o f the most suc­ ONDAY, 12th-14th period a year ago and more than man eight years ago and was hanged ture entitled "Tw o Arabian Knights,” Mr. Floyd Neely o f Canyon, vor from the angle of humor alone, cessful wheat growers on the north twice the output in April, 1925. Of for it. He was only 19, which is s, with a miscellaneous shower, all such scenes as are necessary have which the manager, Mr. Twyman, plains, and his judgment and conclu­ the April volume this year, more young to die. He had played around I the home of Miss Clifton. The been faithfully depicted. There is has booked for the Rex Theatre, sions in regard to general conditions than 100,000 units were required for with the boys of the notorious Cardi- this city, for Wednesday and Thurs­ Ise was beautifully decorated In no attempt to point a moral or to of the crop are usually correct. Mr. the domestic market, Mr.. Knudsen nella gang. One of their victims re­ day nights of next week, May 23 |k and white garlands nnd roses create historic value. The film does Etling states that at this time his said. sisted and was shot dead. From his and 24. This show constituted a delicious refreshments o f pink just what its producers intended prospects for a crop this year are Not only did April set a new rec- pockets Viana and his pals got $8 part of the entertainment which the I cream and angle food cake wero provides an afternoon or evening of really better than at this time in ord for the month, but it topped by and a few pennies. He was hanged city of Childress provided for the ped to the guests. Several games highly enjoyable entertainment, 1926. He has no poor wheat at all 2.000 units .the output for March, December 10, 1920. editors and their wives, there to at­ R DAYS aining to June weddings and It was made by Caddo Produc­ this year, while in ’26 some of tbe 1928, which was the previous high tend the meeting o f the Panhandle beymoons were played. The most tions, a new United Artists unit Mrs. Viana, Nick’s mother, went acreage was not so good. month. March also was 17,000 units Press Association- It is absolutely jeresting game was one in which headed by Howard Hughes, and was to the death-house on the eve of VERALLS LUGGAGE in excess of February, 1928, which one of the best pictures ever screen­ |h guest was asked to write on ad- directed by Lewis Milestone under the execution for a last word with SANTA FE BOYS and $1.25 values SILK in turn had exceeded all previous her son, who had once been a choir ed; perhaps not as expensive as many Sampson suitcases and hand bags, tisemont for a maid. In response supervision of John W. Considinc, TAKING VACATION iade like dads. various style3 and colors. There's performances in the history of the boy. At her side trudged the con­ of them, and yet just as entertain­ [the ad Miss Clifton, a maid, ap- Jr. none better than Sampsons. company. demned man’s 10-year-old brother, ing. It is a war time story, and one DRESSES ]ed for the position and came in Every theatre-goer will find it Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Harris came P a ir $ 1 . 0 0 All $5.00 cases and bags Combining the output of these Paul, trembling at sight of his big that movie fans will thoroughly en­ dng a suit case. She gave the well worthwhile, but those who ac­ from Borger two weeks ago, to help three month with the 32,000 Bigger brother’s chalk-white face and the joy. Dollar Day Discount $ J to Miss Wysong, who, on open- tually served in the army absolutely out with the work at the Santa Fe must not miss "Two Arabian and Better Chevrolets built for dis­ gloomy prison walls. depot here, while the regular force ’ h, found an assortment o f many play purposes in December, and the sum s Knights.” “ In the morning,” the mother said INFANT DIES AT CITY HOSPITAL take their annual vacations. Harry ^utiful and useful gifts appropri- 91.000 turned out in January, the de leather gloves, to her little boy, “your brother must Campfield was first to go, and on his MEN'S OVERALLS i for the June bride. total output of new 1928 models up lort wrist. $1.25 NEW BANK NOTES WILL BE die because he did wrong. Promise The baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. return on Tuesday of this week, G. to May 1 was in excess of half the s. Blue bib overalls of 21:0 deni PARTLY MADE OF COTTON me, Paul, that you will always be LeRoy Satterwhite at the City Hos­ J. Derrick, operator, went away, to Triple stitched suspender or apn ICULTY MEMBERS entire output in 1927. With eight good.” pital on Friday morning, lived only be gone two weeks. Mr. Harris is a back, sizes 31 to 38 waist. Only [ELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAINED months remaining in the year, opti­ Pair S 1 . 0 0 As a result of studies made by the “ I promise,” said the 10-year-old a short time and was buried at the relief operator-agent for tho Santa mism everywhere abounded in the Bureau o f Standards in Washington, Paul Viana. Hansford cemetery on Friday after­ Fe, and will remain here until Mr. Members of the faculty o f Spear- Chevrolet organization that the the new bank notes which are to be noon. Mrs. Satterwhite was real Derrick returns, and possibly longer. i schools were delightfully enter­ year’s output would shoot well be­ And in the graying dawn o f the e d at the pleasant home of Mr. placed in circulation during the gov- following winter day Nick Viana seriously ill but is much improved at ernment’s next fiscal year will be yond the million car mark. this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Satter­ Quite a number of men have man­ US 1 Mrs. c. B. Reaves in south The record volume achieved to walked to the gallows singing a song partly made of cotton, according ° white reside on the Hitch ranch in aged to mount the ladder of fame Jearman on Wednesday afternoon date, and the bright outlook for the that came trembling to his lips from the Cotton Textile Bulletin, publish­ the north part of Hansford county, by hanging on the coat tails of oth- Dress silks in any wanted shade. I this week. Many games were in- future, show the measure of confi­ a half-forgotten childhood— "Alva or Mon- 40 inches. Sultan flat crepe, pure ed by the Association of Cotton Tex­ he being the manager of same. Rcd In, and tho teachers report dence placed in the company by the Maria.” washable dye, our standard $1.05 most pleasant evening. They also tile Merchants of New York. “ Maybe my death will do more l to any and $2.25 grades Dollar Dave “ Some o f the paper currency now millions o f people now driving Chev­ 10rt that the new home of Mr. and rolets, Mr. Knudsen pointed out. He good than my life could have done,” • Reaves is a most delightful one; in circulation has been made from he said to his guards. “ Maybe it will iiums. the new formula and its commercial asserted that this good will factor Rains Have Seriously Interfered With [ong the very best in Spearman. is Chevrolet’s greatest asset and puts be a reminder to my kid brother to use is being developed,” the Bulletin the company under obligation to go straight.” OMER states. “ Two large New York in­ Commencement Week Activities E. L. CLASS ENTERTAINED maintain the standards of quality Then he was hanged. surance companies are using this cot­ which the public has so overwhelm­ Thursday Paul Viana remembered ton paper on which to print their Commencement week activities of he T. E. L. class o f the Baptist ingly accepted, thus making possible __too late. He stood before Judge B. Y. P. U. PROGRAM i HOSE policies. Where permanence and Spearman schools have been serious­ |nday school was entertained very the new production marks now being Comeford and heard the court say: rom toe to top. durability of documents arc factors ly handicapped by the heavy rains. antly at the home of Mr. and “The motion for a new trial is Songs. ies. Looks like the value o f this new paper suggests set. It has been impossible to hold public id 75 cent values Dwight Holland on Wednesday In addition to the high figures al­ overruled. It is the judgment of this Roll Call. still wider use for commercial pur- gatherings of any kind in Spearman DRESS VALUES lemoon of this week. The ladies ready hung up so far this year, still court that the defendant, Paul Prayer. this week. The baccaleaureate ser­ |ded through the mud, just like higher records are possible, Mr. Viana, be imprisoned in the State Subject: “Why Do Wo Need a P "From experiments which have mon, scheduled for last Sunday $ 1 . 0 0 Our greatest value offered. AD) and had a most enjoyable time Knudsen said. He pointed out that penitentiary for a term of one year Savior?” been made in the Bureau o morning at 11:00 o’clock, was I this hospitable home. This was the fifteen great Chevrolet-factories to life." Leader, Clep Gill. dresses in stock, consisting Standards, It has been found that preached Wednesday night by Rev. .COATS £ Tegular monthly social meeting are operating on a schedule for the The sentence was for highway rob­ Why We Ne'ed a S a v ior____ Leader J. II. Richards, pastor of the First ft. Very pretty satins, crepes and georgettes, I the T. E. L. class. the mixture of 25 per cent c present month that may carry them bery with a gun. The kid brother Seek Salvation From Truth— Fran­ i, choice fabric with linen gives a better pr - Baptist church of Spearman. Rev. beyond the high volume attained in held up a street car conductor and ces Noe. colors, spring styles, special $1®- duct for paper currency than the a - Loftin of AltUs, who was to have 0TS WELL TO BE DEEPENED April. This would be possible, Mr. robbed him o f $8.22. RTH OFF Three Truths from Psalm 103— Paul preached this sermon, could not get to $15.00 values, all going linen fabric which has been used Knudsen explained, because tho ca­ Gill. here on account of the bad roads. W. Windsor, driller o f the heretofore.” pacity of other Chevrolet plants was Claimed the young people are nog- Jesus, Savior and Sin-bearer— Mao It is planned now to have the class lots well, 25 miles north of Spear- increased in April by a new assembly lccting physical-culture, but anyway BASEBALL SUNDAY Raney. night program on Thursday night Iron Clads, fancy patterns of silk 2 lor $15.00 f n. was in the city Saturday. Mr. plant opened at Atlanta, Ga., with here in Spearman they are willing to Stories of Some Who Wero Saved— nnd commencement exercises will bo and rayon. New stock just re­ Pndsor states that tho Coots test is n peak capacity of 100,000 cars a dance until 3 a. m. in the good cause. ceived. Regular 45 cent grade The Spearman Colts and the Inde­ Aaron Gill held on Friday night. Examinations Note: No premium'given on IT down to a depth o f 3,725 feot, year. Transformed Lives— Sibyl Baley. pendents, of the Holt community, Tho people who see only the de­ arc about over, and tho 1927-28 term dress deal. Bring your tn j ■ that the company behind tho Conclusion. will play ball on the Spearman, fects In their home towns, do not of Spearman schools will close on nnd buy together, Saturday T Ject has issued orders to havo tho If some men owned the earth they grounds * next Sunday a ternoon. Friday night, regardless of weather Mondny only, come early. P® Put down to a depth o f 4,000 would try to dodge the tax-collector contribute any of the hopefulness Rain I rain! Nothing else but. conditions. ft- Mr. Windsor states that he Everyone is invited to sec the just the same. necessary to remove those defects. I n°w drilling in hard lime. and-boost for their favorite team.

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25SBGSga? bachelor says that women world at once through the use o f that can only repeat the s|gr marvelous boon to huroanityi the words of Morse: Rough House Rosie” Clara radio. “ What Hath God Wrought Modern miracles of science have Coolidge keeps celling Bow ’s Successor to “ It!” demolished distance. Man has con- Girls at William and Marj iey must economize, and qured the air and the sea. Just lege can not have dates units- willing to do so on their The long awaited successor to Clara think of what man has done and are over 80. In their studi ; clothes anyway. THE TRIAL MARRIAGE LOVER Bow’s highly successful starring de­ what man still may do! course. Girls over 80 get few but “ It” reaches the Lyric Theatre Hut it would lm vunity indeed to cd ni next week, under the alluring title Some thinkers favor trial or tem­ give ourselves all the credit for these A guest may bo as glad t0 porary marriages. What will the receiv “Rough House Rosie.” This young miraculous accomplishments. Wo the ho3t is to hove him go. Hewn woman who has made such amazing average young woman say, when a Thi strides during the past few years, is suitor comes along offering a propo­ to thi worthy of more than passing notice. sition with this string attached to it? move: Doomed to failure the first time A young woman nppronched with best market for real estate, for Investment, is NOW. Take ad- their she faced a camera because her taee of it before the spring building season opens. Property val­ an offer of marriage wants to sec cause makeup had been applied in the u e now at figures presenting an unusual opportunity for both some display of ardor. She asks ested wrong fashion, Clara made a strong istor and home builders. whether her suitor is merely afflicted busim comeback in her second attempt with a passing fancy, or does he tunity “ Down to the Sea in Ships” which really want her? She wants to hear stock made the entire amusement loving Consult Us for Prices and Terms the traditional protestations of eter­ Tod world sit up nnd take notice. Since nal fealty. She is looking for an af­ at fection that is going to last, in the treasu sweet old phrase, “ forever and n Royalties the ai day." that b Now when the trial marriage lover Bon comes along with his cautious propo­ genera sition, that he is willing to love and J. R. COLLARD of bui cherish until he gets tired o f it, the Insurance of All Kinds often offer does not sound so exciting. It promoi fails to give the traditional thrill. Real Estate Mortgages Loans Insurance velopn Cl ara feov? and I£ed Hov*e in the Pamnoun*. Picture >Rpu£h House Rpsie* second The girl will ask, if he is so un­ Case Combine— perieni certain and wavering in this moment fast rv which according to all reports should CHEAPEST KNOWN METHOD OF HARVESTING In d be one of passion, what will he be industt LYRIC THEATRE after the honeymoon has passed, and Not too late to place your order, and have a brand new it is 1 and he sees her in her old blue dress, answer and the muffins are hard and the Case for this year’s job of harvesting. Wednesday and Thursday “ Art coffee cold, and both are tired and Made in sizfes that will suit you— a combine for every ed in cross? bilitics Similarly the fellow who is much farmer’s needs. BATTERY selling in love with a girl, is going to get a LET US TALK TERMS AND PRICES TO YOU SERVICE made t cold splash on his fiery emotion, if tions ir STEPPING ON THE GAS she will only consent to try it for to ente awhile and see how she likes it. Case Tractors and Grand Detour W heat Land Plows problen True love does not like “ ifs” and Your battery is the life-giving impulse in your car. It deserves the bus “ buts.” the best care and attention— a detail that need never worry small c Dr. Pjt/ell, Eye, Ear, N >se and The wise old uncle would say: “ Go Throat Specialist. Will be in Spear­ you— PROVIDING you have it serviced by the right kind of into co man, at offices of Dr. Gower, on their speedy nags. The owner of a slow, young folks. If you have so R. L. McClellan Grain Co service station. tors or Wednesday, June 20, 1928. Glasses good fast stepper dearly loved to try many doubts and fears, it may not That Prest-O-Lite sign above our door is your guarantee of porntioi fitted and tonsils and adenoids re­ her paces in competition with the be the real thing. If you wait a few Purina Stock Foods courteous, conscientious service— no matter what make of bat­ millions moved. horses owned by his neighbor?. weeks or months, someone may come ing? I tery is in your car— because the Prest-O-Lite service organiza­ He would jog along lazily, as if his along in whose presence all your Phone 109— Elevator Row Spearman suited t tion has been hand-picked for the quality of the service it J. E. G O W E R. M. D. beast were merely some tired old doubts vanish.” Answ Physician and Surgeon renders. plug as the slow old family horses serve as PHONES money. Flattered by Russell s evi­ MIRACLES UPON MIRACLES R esiden ce______were called. But if someone tried the con O ffice______to pass him, he would whip up his dent love and impressed by his situatioi wealth, Rosie soon finds herself for­ Kirk Battery and Electrical X-Ray Service fancy bit of horseflesh, and there The whole world is excited now Ordin getting Joe and no one realizes this about the three bravo fliers who PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS OFFICE IN would be an unexpected display of new ind more than Joe himself. A book of crossed from Europe, making the REPORTER BUILDING speed. It gave an owner infinite We Fill Any Doctor’s Prescription offering SPEARMAN, TEXAS etiquette proving useless, he tries be­ first successful east-to-west trans­ pleasure thus to demonstrate that stock si ing a caveman but discovers this atlantic flight. After the sacrifice he was not accustomed to taking any Acron Street South from Morton Garagi SPEARMAN and car JOS. H. AYNESWORTH doesn’t work as Rosie hits him on of several lives, man has made an­ man's dust. individu Attorney the jaw and he falls to the floor un­ other conquest of the skies. To-day many automobile drivers HASTINGS commun General Practice— Civil and Criminal conscious. Then— but that ought to We are throwing our hats into the have about the same idea. But their regard t 16t52p. Phone 24. Stinnett .Texas. powerful machines create a different bo enough to whet one's interest. air and cheering the pluck of the situation. To U qvel,alw ig ^ekind Those who read Nunnally John- three fliers, who certainly more than WALLACE G. HUGHES some car that is going at about the i sons amusing Saturday Evening deserve the plaudits that are coming .. DRUG „ LAWYER same rate o f speed hurts their pride Post story needn’t be told that we’ve their way. “ Succ Suitea 3 and 4 First National Bank in their robust driving. They want only recounted "the hnlf of it.” Suf­ This even makes us pause to re­ IfeDEERE Building, Guymon, Oklahoma. H. G. HASTINGS, Prop. receives an unobstructed roadway ahead of fice to say that before the picture flect on the miracles that have come trained them, so that the gorgeous impulse comes to a smashing close, we are to pass practically within our own PHONE 46 the sam DENTIST to step on the ^ gas______can______be enjoyed ___ to taken to a “wild” country club party lives. We think of the advent of the TEXAS and rest the utmost. CThey try „ to passr __ the I and t0 the ringside at Joe’s big fight. phonograph, the motion picture,- the Offices in Heys Building the babi car ahead on curves and hills, or with telephone, the teleprngh— and re­ Miller Drug Store. Hurry Back— Some Time of schoo SPEARMAN cars coming closely against them. member the famous first words enlarged Some of them as a result a re, transmitted by that instrument: nnd the ■ ALLEN & ALLEN picked out of the ditch, and when j ten starred in independent produc- “ What Hath God Wrought.” What Attorneys-at-Lew they wake up from the ether, they Itions. heads Miss Bow’s featured Then we recall more recent inven­ than tha Walter Allen Jack Allen find themselves in a hospital bed. Icast- Arthur Housman, Doris Hill tions and discoveries that almost Stinnett, Texas Perryton, Texas Unfortunately the innocent party and Douglas Gilmore are all featur- its succc Hutchinson Co. Ochiltree Co. make these miracles seem common­ who was caught in their burst of ed> Filmore was Bebe Daniels’ “ A place. mula of Pass the speed, may be there also. Kiss in a Taxi” hero. Max Marcin And so it happened that when the Machine Shop G. P. GiBNER, B. S. M. D. you have County Health Officer. Local Sur­ The public streets were built for adapted “ Rough House Rosie.” three brave flyers landed on Greenly you did i geon Santa Fe R. R. Only doctor in Island in the icy Far North, news of ing or w< Hansford county who is a graduate the landing reached the civilized Does 'Better Work ously. from a Class A Medical College. Of­ SPECIALIZING IN The ol fice in rear of Hastings Drug Store. And Saves Yotsr Fuel ners the Phone 39 Spearmen, Texas You can hardly believe your eyes very well R. T. CORRELL Motor Reconditioning when you see the work done by the ment car LAWYER sturdy, compact John Deere Tractor. forts; ho Perryton, It out-performs tractors hundreds of mixture < such as cylinder re-grinding, score filling, lathe pounds heavier and handles your work cumstanc RUPERT C. ALLEN work, machine work, welding and radiator work. faster, better and more economically. There is i LICENSED STATE LAND You get a surprising surplus of power in straight t SURVEYOR the Surveying done anywhere in the A complete machine shop, equipped to do your work Olders ne Panhandle. promptly and well. and girls Perryton, Texas 9t52p. The candidates who are in the John Deere Tractor are to tre prints. 1 hands of their friends, often get into , You will be sure to appre­ You operate it at a saving— J O T HORTON venturous LAWYER more trouble than when they are ciate the advantage of the with less fuel and oil, it does more work In less time. The under the feet of their enemies. FARMERS:— We carry a complete line John Deere for farm work— year have its great power that permits fewer, but sturdier, working dignity of c . D. WORKS Now is the time to repair of Pistons, Rings, Pins, the use of both field and belt parts are completely enclosed LAWYER machines of a profitable size. In a dustproof case and auto­ bent on t matically oiled, which means County Attorney, Stinnett, Texas your combines, trucks, You will like Its light weight quests of Valves long life. ABSTRACTS tractors and other farm —4,000 pounds— which makes ment mca Experienced in abstracts and Hutch­ and other replacement it practical for operation on finish. inson County land titles plowed fields nnd on land that The remarkable performance Special attention to Probate and WE DID NOT ORIGINATE THE GOLDEN RULE machinery. Bring your parts in stock at all tends to pack—-Its extreme of the John Deere and its It is w ______Estate Matters simplicity that means less re­ great economy have led thou­ lived have motors or blocks to us. sands of farmers to sec the Children should be tanned in the times. Come to see us pair expense and fewer and it ought D R . JARVIS But we try to treat our policy holders as we would like to be treated easier adjustments. sun, a doctor says. In olden times We are equipped to do been very DENTIST LET US PROVE IT at any time, with any Perryton Texas the woodshed was the usual place. the work right. Coma In and sea on the kind of machine trouble. FOURTEEN YEARS steadily growing in volume and number of much that patrons served on the good will created by service rendered. need bette Wc have never failed to pay our losses. better gov Every dollar of our assets is invested in Texas or deposited in Texas us about the John Deere Tractor Guide. Some- Banks. A COMPLETE, WELL EQUIPPED MACHINE SHOP zens; betti TOMATO PLANTS creation, b The best Hail Insurance obtainable at the lowest practical cost. g new— see one at our store. It steers Any Tractor Shipment Will Arrive Monday The cost is so small that it is far better to have it and not need it AT YOUR VERY DOOR arts— in tl than to need it and not have it. has been a BULK GARDEN SEED Wc write hail insurance only. Our business is confined to that of REPLACEMENT PARTS: “ We Sell ’Em ’Cause We’vi WITHOUT A DRIVER ing that ci insuring growing crops against damage caused by hail storms. the gradua The Groom Mutual Hail Association is licensed and under the Super­ Spanish Peanuts, Cow Peas, Dwarf Meize— Get your order in now. hampering vision o f the Insurance Deperatment of Texas. It is an incorporated Got ’Em. Association, and was chartered by the State o f Texas, June 16, 1915. any purpose where a furrow is used. must create we insure your grain subject to countermand by May 20, 1928. The Knl: WE HAVE NEVER BEEN SUED BY A POLICY HOLDER, NOR son-in-law THE WORLD’S CLOSEST SKIMMING SEPARATOR LEVIED AN ASSESSMENT The Alamo Service Stati known the Costs no more than an ordinary one. They are easier to turn, easier to wash and have easy payments. Let us demonstrate. For further information, see or write and MACHINE SHOP Womble Hardware King F< THE GROOM MUTUAL HAIL ASSOCIATION have a ncr HAYWOOD MOORE, Company in America SNIDER PRODUCE GROOM, TEXAS Proprietor Or see our local agents, J. D. HESTER, or Wm. J. WHITSON Look for the Sign A camou Cream, Eggs, Poultry, Hides and Furs At the Spearman Equity Exchange Phone 46 MAIN STREET New Jersey BORGER, TEXAS Lis Store You Get Q U A L I T Y camouflage! V 4

world at once through the use o f that can only repeat the I in old bachelor says that women Few things are as expensive as large NEW INDUSTRIES marvelous boon to humanity, the words of Morse: *"ia L given to small talk in those we try to get for nothing. THE INDEPENDENT FARMER 'lara entities. radio. “ What Hath God Wrought.- Over twenty years ago, so we Modern miracles of science have A fter lamenting about the passing Back in the old days, before the President Coolidge keeps telling of the good old days, many of our note in an exchange, some young advent o f Jazz, the boys could be or to “ It!” demolished distance. Man has con- Girls at William and r i l Mary I . neopIe they must economize, and folks go home and complain because men were Interested in establishing heard whooping it up with a lilting qured the air and the sea. Just lege can not have dates unles, * I r „ en arc willing to do so on their an Aluminum Plant in a city in lyric, entitled “The Independent think of what man has done and are over 80 In their Btud| M the workmen have not put in the MARRIAGE LOVER * i Cpnng clothes anyway. modern improvements right. Northern Wisconsin. They were en­ Farmer” and glorifying the same. what man still may do! course. Girls over 80 get fCw d, thusiastic over the future possibili­ Today, as yesterday, the isolation of But it would lm vunity indeed to s fnvor trial or tem- ties of their business, but they lack­ the farmer while at his labor and the give ourselves all the credit for these A guest may be as glad to dr. What will the ed necessary capital. They finally isolation o f the farmer in his life at miraculous accomplishments. We the ho3t is to have him go. 1 woman say, when a received a $2,000 bonus to locate in home make him an independent indi­ jng offering a propo- Buy Real Estate NOW Kewaunee, Wisconsin. vidualist; he differs from other labor­ s string attached to That $2,000 meant a great deal ers in his seclusion. Other crafts to them in those days, and so they nnd trades are in many instances moved into the city and established nan approached with The best market for real estate, for investment, is NOW. Take ad- bound together in co-operative or­ irriage wants to see vantage of it before the spring building season opens. Property val- their plant. Steadily it grew be­ ganizations. Other craftsmen and 3f ardor. She asks uei are now at figures presenting an unusual opportunity for both cause these young men were inter­ tradesmen express dissatisfaction by :or is merely afflicted Investor and home builders. ested in the development of the striking or threatening to strike. g fancy, or docs he business rather than in the oppor­ Has anyone ever heard of a far­ Two-Pant i She wants to hear tunity for ready cash through a mers’ strike? $28.50 irotestations of cter- Consult Us for Prices and Terms stock promotion enterprise. Walter W. Head writes in the Re­ is looking for an af- Today that company is capitalized view of Reviews: “ If all the farmers Suits joing to last, in the at $400,000 and pays into the city of the United States were members to treasury annually more than twice se, “ forever and a Oil Leases of one great union, if that union : — : Royalties the amount of the original bonus were directed and controlled by one $35 to $40 that brought it to the city. $35.00 1 trial marriage lover man, if, in 1928, that individual Bonusing industries is not, as a t his cautious propo- should order a general strike of all general thing, an advisable method i willing to love and farmers in the United States, then J. R. COLLARD of building up the community. Too gets tired of it, the every man, woman and child in Insurance of All Kinds often such offers appeal only to the Hart, Schaffner & Marx Fine Suits, in new patterns and iund so exciting. It America would find that the ‘agricul­ promoter to whom the future de traditional thrill. tural problem’ was not merely a Real Estate Mortgages Loans Insurance velopment of the industry is of problem, but that it had become the fabrics. A try-on will convince you of the good fit ask:, if he is so un­ secondary importance. But this ex­ problem of every American.” ring in this moment Case Combine— perience indicates that no hard and Mr. Head points out that the farm­ and fine tailoring. Quality put them where they are to all reports should fast rule can be followed wisely. er, as a class, differs with other in­ in, what will he be CHEAPEST KNOWN METHOD OF HARVESTING In determining whether any given dustrial classes in that he cannot — Quality keeps them there. oon has passed, and Not too late to place your order, and have a brand new I industry is desired in the community control either the amount or the a her old blue dress, it is best to find first satisfactory - -L. v quality of the product to be offered are hard and the Case for this year’s job of harvesting. answers to the following questions: for sale at a single time. both are tired and Made in sizfes that will suit you— a combine for every “ Are the men back of it interest­ Mr. Head suggests supervision by ed in developing the future possi­ the government of the machinery of 'ellow who is much farmer’s needs. bilities of the business or rather in marketing, and capital advances or •1, is going to get a selling stock? Has their experience a capital loan by government, as in Thomason Brothers is fiery emotion, if LET US TALK TERMS AND PRICES TO YOU made them familiar with the condi­ the Federal Land Banks, to protect isent to try it for tions in the trade in which they plan the fanner by private resources, how she likes it, to enter, or are they unaware of the from the effect of price fluctuations. Many a man calls his wife the bet­ not like “ ifs” and Case Tractors and Grand Detour Wheat Land Plows problems they will have to meet? Is The farm bloc in Congress goes In the real drama of life the lead­ Your battery is the life-giving impulse in your car. It deserves ter half, when she is about 90 per the business one that can succeed on further— it will not be satisfied with ing ladies are cooks. the best care and attention— a-detail that need never worry cent of the family. icle would say: “ Go small capital outlay or will it run less than some scheme of price-fixing Truth may be eclipsed, but it can i. If you have so you— PROVIDING you have it serviced by the right kind of into competition with General Mo­ which will do for the farmer what R. L. McClellan Grain Co. not be extinguished. fears, it may not service station. tors or the United States Steel Cor­ the tariff does for the manufacturer Interesting minds are far rarer If you wait a few That Prest-O-Lite sign above our door is your guarantee of poration, back of which there ore at the cost of the consumer. than pretty faces, probably because Purina Stock Foods If she has broken his spirit so that someone may come courteous, conscientious service— no matter what make of bat­ millions of dollars of financial back­ Mr. Head also says in his article they’re less in demand. he no longer struggles to escape, he presence all your Phone 109—Elevator Row Spearman tery is in your car— because the Prest-O-Lite service organiza ing? Is such an industry naturally that we must somehow reduce the is called a suitor. tion has been hand-picked for the quality of the service it suited to the community? disastrous effects of the major un­ The statesmen are making ringing renders. Answers to these questions will certainties peculiarly inherent in speeches, but the practical politi­ ON MIRACLES serve as a good guide for the course agriculture. Some aliens learn Americanism cians say that ringing doorocll3 the community should take in any That’s a very good idea. slowly, and some are intolerant even makes more votes. Id is excited now Kirk Battery and Electrical situation. before they come over. brave fliers who PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS Ordinarily it is not wise to bring The “ Fiddler Crab” is so called be­ There is probably nothing in the rope, making the I We Fill Any Doctor’s Prescription new industries into a community by cause the male has one brightly col­ Some people dream of the day world that gives a man that tired ist-to-west trans-1 offering bonuses or by taking large ored claw o f immense size, which when ignorance shall be abolished, feeling quicker than to have another fter the sacrifice j .. S H O P .. stock subscriptions. But intelligent when he runs, he waves as if he were but it will be harder to get elected to man say, “ Why don’t you do as I lan has made an- Across Street South from Morton Garage SPEARMAN and careful analysis will tell every playing a tune on a violin. office then. do?” :he skies. HASTINGS individual and the citizens of every : our hats into the community when it is safe to dis­ the pluck o f the regard this rule. rtainly more than s that are coming .. D RUG „ COMMENCERS i us pause to rc- H. G. HASTINGS, Prop. “Success” is the topic. The world :s that have come receives its yearly acession of school- within our own PHONE 46 trained youngsters with some-what the advent of the SPEARMAN, the same sense of hopes and fears otion picture,- the TEXAS and responsibilities that it feels for epragh— and re- Hurry Back— Some Time the babies. The boys and girls out ous first words of school are born again to new and ; instrument: enlarged phases of life experience, Cruver Wrought.” and the world is nnxious about them. ore recent inven- What should seem simpler then ies that almost than that the world should delegate s seem common- its successful ones to. give the for­ The Newest Town in mula of success to the newcomers? id that when the Machine Shop Pass the world along to the novices; nded on Greenly you have succeeded; tell them how r North, news of you did it. The result is disappoint­ ed the civilized Does Better Work ing or would be if it were taken seri­ SPECIALIZING IN ously. Hansford County The oldhcads can’t tell the begin­ jtdi Saves Y©*ss? Fuel ners the how. They themselves know You can hardly believe your eyes very well how little of the achieve­ i -m Motor Reconditioning when you see the work done by the ment came about by their own ef­ sturdy, compact John Deere Tractor. forts; how much was due to an ad­ It out-performs tractors hundreds of mixture of chance, of favorable cir­ Located on the new line of the Rock Island Railroad, — such as cylinder re-grinding, score filling, lathe pounds heavier and handles your work cumstances and boosting of others. faster, better and more economically. work, machine work, welding and radiator work. There is no specific direction making now building from Amarillo to Hansford county, Heart You get a surprising surplus of power in straight the road to success. The complete machine shop, equipped to do your work the Olders never can persuade the boys promptly and well. of the North Plains Wheat Belt. and girls at commencement that they Hi John Deere Tractor are to tread paths marked with foot­ Thousands of acres of virgin soil will be opened to . You will be sure to appre­ You operate it at a saving— prints. The optimistic, eager, ad­ FARMERS:— ciate the advantage of the with less fuel and oil, It does venturous spirits, who for a whole We carry a complete line John Deere for farm work— more work in less time. The year have been accustomed to the farmers with the advent of this new railroad into Hans­ fewer, but sturdier, working its great power that permits dignity of being called “ seniors,” are Now is the time to repair of Pistons, Rings, Pins, the use of both field and belt parts are completely enclosed In a dustproof case and auto­ bent on nothing less than the con­ ford county. your combines, trucks, machines of a profitable size. Valves You will like Its light weight matically oiled, which means quests of new worlds. Commence­ tractors and other farm 4,000 pounds— which makes long life. ment means to commence, not to and other replacement it practical for operation on Here’s an opportunity for the Homeseeker and Investor I RULE machinery. Bring your plowed fields and on land that The remarkable performance finish. parts in stock at all •n<*5. t° pack— its extreme of the John Deere and its It is well. The wisest who have motors or blocks to us. great economy have led thou­ times. Come to see us simplicity that means less re­ lived have not made the world what to be treated pair expense nnd fewer and sands of farmers to see the it ought to be. The job has not We are equipped to do easier adjustments. value of power farming. at any time, with any been very well done. Take a chance the work right. Com* In and •** thU batter tractor. kind of machine trouble. the “ commencers.” There 1 number of much that needs commencing. We ered. need better cities and better farms, better government and better citi­ ted in Texas j Ask us about the John Deere Tractor Guide. Some- A COMPLETE, WELL EQUIPPED MACHINE SHOP zens; better business and better re­ Fine Wheat Land, at Prices al cost, AT YOUR VERY DOOR creation, better industries and better not need it I thing new— see one at our store. It steers Any Tractoi arts— in the whole category of what has been accomplished there is noth­ and on Terms that Make it i to that of >rms. REPLACEMENT PARTS: "W e Sell ’Em ’Cause We’ve WITHOUT A DRIVER ing that could not be better. Turn : the Super- the graduates loose without too much Attractive to You ncorporated Got ’Em. hampering advice. After all, each ie 16, 1015. For any purpose where a furrow is used. must create his world for himself. 1928.

d e r , n o r The Kalamazoo gent who shot his The Alamo Service Station son-in-law for a rabbit may have known the boy pretty well, at that. and MACHINE SHOP Womble Hardware rioN King Ferdinand is reported to have a nervous trouble, but isn’t she McNabb Land Company HAYWOOD MOORE, Proprietor Company in America? HITSON Look for the Sign on p. 4fi A camouflaged still was raided in Graver, Texas j ^ street bor^ I as New Jersey. It was making stuff [EaisStoH»Yn..Cct Q U A L IT Y a>£RVICE camouflaged as whiskey.

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V ■ 4 , J A 4 - This last word you hear about wo­ The politicians who take to Will sh Hansford county will produce DOES IT PAY aroma o f whiskey mado us regret our men having is the last word in middle o f the road frequently SPEAF more wheat this year than she did hasty invitation. The fellow turned clothes. run over by the bandwagon. * in 1026. The acreage is far greater Advertising has made the Victrola out to bo drunk and disagreeable, War Veteran Receives I Miss L than in 1026, and the yield promises dog famous. and before long we had to drag him I the City to be equally as great. No one It has mado the cash register a out of the car, all of which made us Letter from Former Buddy | nicely at hopes to ever again produce a great* big brother to retailers all the world resolve that the next bum wo take Entered as second class matter er yield than was produced in ’ 26, over. for a ride will have to prove himself See Re; Daddy,” November 21, 1010, at the post office but that tremendous output may be It has introduced the world to a more congenial. The following letter was received by Manager Fred J. e at Spearman, Texas, under the act equalled. The rains are coming just Tuesday i of March 0, 1870. substitute for solo leather. It goes against the grain not to Twyman of the Rex Theatre, from a former army bud­ right, and the only fear is that a It is displacing the truck horse give a lift to a man on the road but P a n h a n d le Ray 0\ small portion of the crop will be with 40-horse-power trucks. it is a whole lot safer not to do so. dy who is now in the motion picture game; and on the nett Tues ADVERTISING RATES: — Flat damaged by hail. rate for plates, 35 cents per inch. It has helped you to an apprecia­ — Quanah Tribune-Chief. strength of this "feed box tip" from Hollywood, he matters. If composition is required, 5 cents tion of Stetson Hats, Waik-Over, per inch additional. SOCIAL LIFE OF SPEARMAN Douglas and Emerson Shoes. For sale or rent, five room house, booked "T w o Arabian Knights," with William Boyd, Bob Fc Reading notices, 10 cents per line. It has made the hand-written let­ with bath and built-in features. Ex­ Lumber Co. Mary Astor and Louis Wolheim, for a run at his show- is here fr Recognized agent’s commission, It is astonishing how slow many ter an oddity in business. cellent condition. Spearman Dry ing after » 15 per cent; cash discount, 2 per people arc in getting acquainted. house, Wednesday and Thursday nights, May 23 and It has put hair on the heads, where Goods Company. See Ar cent. Not merely do strangers find it hard D. W. HOLLAND, Manager no hair oil would do any good and 24. All strctly personal matter has been omitted in re­ scat cove to make friends, but old time resi­ on heads where no hair oil was “That’s My Daddy” is one of the producing the letter. automobil ANNOUNCEMENTS dents will not speak to each other. needed. best pictures ever shown in Spear­ People may meet each other on the It has put Castoria down your man. See it as the Lyric Theatre Everything in Building Material, backed by an P. M. C For District Attorney, 84th District: street for years and never give any throat, left bristles in gums and Monday and Tuesday nights, May 21 Hollywood, Calif., April 10, 1028. in the cit J. A. HOLMES sign of recognition. They know each than came along with a rubber-set and 22. earnest, sincere desire to serve you honestly and Sgt. Fred J. Twyman, their horn CURTIS DOUGLASS other perfectly, and would like to and taken them out. Spearman, Texas. nity, attc Fresh corn meal on hand at all well. get acquainted, but they have not It has put Sozodent, Pcbeco and It’s a long while since I wrote you, nnd a longer time since we times, at th ? mill on Elevator Row. wore the olive drab and inhaled foods of almost the same color. But HANSFORD COUNTY been introduced. Pepsodent on your teeth. Mr. ant: 13tf. J. C. HANCOCK. I had something to say this time, so here it is. These unbending people may be It has put a Gillette against your from theii For County Judge you know, there’s n largo part of that war that we cant let rest. charming in their own circles and hay field. day, tradi C. W. KING SAND AND GRAVEL The funny part is all I want to remember. And I’d forgotten most ness. S. A. FOWLER full of kind thoughts townrd others. It has put Murine in your eyes, MODERN of that until I met Bill Boyd the other day, and he took me over to Their attitude does not necessarily sold you Cuticura for pimples, Pears’ the United Artists studio, where he was starring in “ Two Arabian W. L. DAVIS See me for the best building sand Mrs. J. mean that they are proud. It fre­ for the bath and Ivory for the tub. Kinghts,” a Caddo Production special, supervised by John W. Consi- For County and District Clerk and gravel. Jimmie B. quently comes form an exaggerated It has put Arrow collars around dine Jr., who nlso was one of us million or more who had to save and J. B. 20t4p. FRED LINN. enough coffee to shave with in those days of ’ 18. MRS. R. L. PORTER feeling of propriety of bashfulnoss, your neck and Ingersolls around .. HOMES .. ors the lai J. E. WOMBLE an idea that they will be considered your wrist. Well, this "Two Arabian Knights" comedy is my idea of the FOR SALE OR RENT entertainment slant on war. A buck private takes a few wallops at ’ Childrei For Sheriff and Tax Collector: forthputting it they disregard strict It has jammed your feet in Hole his first sergeant in a shell hole. (Alas, lots of first sergeants ther pumi H. L. WILBANKS ctiquet. proof sox, put Paris garters-on your haven’t been walloped even to this day.) A town with this spirit has a cold Spearman residence property. Sec price, 51- legs and Tiffany rings on your fing­ Well Supplies, Paints and Oils Then these birds get into the enemy prison camp. To escape For Tax Assessor pall of distance stifling its people. ers. 23t2. L. W. MATHEWS, Dry Goods At Spearman Motor Co. they make up like a couple of Arabs. And, looking like a pair of MRS. BESSIE CATOR They cannot form friendships they It has stuck Robert Burns cigars Persian Knights, they get away. Miss L< need for their own welfare and the between your teeth, worn out your Brick, Lime, Cement, Wire, Posts MRS. J. H. BUCHANAN Of course, all sergeants are crooks, but this one really was back been stay] development of the community. Peo­ jaws on Wrigley’s and posted you on FOR SALE home. And the private was a rich guy, but regular at that. The D. A. TOMLINSON Westerfieh ple get false ideas of each other and what to buy to cure corns, warts, bed sheet uniforms get them into all kinds of trouble, and when One 8-foot McCormick broadcast here, retui For Treasurer look on each other as haughty. They bunions and ingrowing toe nails. Lumber, Shingles, Sash, Doors they aren’t fighting somebody else they’re fighting each other. binder, and one John Deere row Sure, there’s a girl. Mary Astor plays the Sheba. Her sweetie rillo Tuest BARNEY SPARKS draw back in their own little shells, Go anywhere you want to, do any­ binder. Cheap; in good repair. is an Arab officer, which don’t win him any friendships with this duo and no neighborly spirit is developed. thing you wish and advertising has of swallowers. So they go for girl. Bob Th For Commissioner Precinct No. 1: 22t2. W. L. DAVIS. goldfish his It is a good rule here in Spearman had a hand in it— absolutely. on Monde J. G. B. SPARKS Rig Timbers and Oil Field Materials of All Kinds Girls ain’t so differed there than here, I guess. Anyway, one when two men or two women have And then some people ask, "Does of them gets her. You try to figure whether its the tough sergeant Kansas, ar WORK HORSES FOR SALE HUTCHINSON COUNTY met each other enough so they know Advertising Pay?" or the millionaire private. Anyhow, the sarge starts a new war right again on each other by sight to get acquaint­ PHONE NO. 2 in "Araby the blest” before it’s all over. tional ban ed. As isolated strangers they are THE ARCUS ASSOCIATION Six head of good work horses; SPEARMAN It’s the greatest laugh film I’ve ever seen. You’ll write me and For County Judge say so, too, when you see it. an obstacle to the unity of the city. weighing 1200 to 1400 pounds each, WHEAT W\ R. GOODWIN Yours ’till they blow taps, When they get to know each other, Major A. A. Stewart of New York for sale. Harness goes with horses. long now. For Sheriff and Tax Collector: Priced to sell quick. See me at TOMMY FIELDKAMP, solve your and discuss their common interests, City, recently formed what is known Cameraman and ex-Buck Privnto. JOE OWNBEY they become good neighbors and a as the Argus Association, composed Spearman Motor Co. your order J. W. JONES force for community progress. of motorists all over the country who 23t2 L. W. MATHEWS. JUST A FEW DAYS LEFT TO PLACE THAT ORDER For County Attorney: are willing to take the pledges of Mrs. W. C. D. WORKS CARD OF THANKS the association as to safe driving. MUSIC PUPILS IYEARS OF LIFETIME which would be kept for him by the FORA ARE SPENT AT TABLE Federal hierlings until called for, the home J. 0. COOKE These pledges are: Beck in S We desire to thank our friends in 1. To be always ready for any em­ If your child is musically inclined even if he never waited a minute in a For Commissioner Precinct 3: clans thin] Spearman and elsewhere, who have ergency by keeping my eyes on the he should be taking music lessons. 1 |An estimate of how a man spends postofficc when the windows were W. C. WOMBLE teach both piano and violin. Sec me life gathered from statistics, is down.— Shamrock Texan. Mrs. Nolln so kindly nssisted us during late ill­ road and my thoughts on what I am an operati For Commissioner Precinct No. 4 ness of Mrs. Powers. We shall never doing. at the school studio or Fred Hoskins leresting. In n lifetime of 70 residence. 12tf. C. T. RODGERS forget this kindness, and hope some 2. To particularly watch out for lars the average man spends 23 America is called the most pros­ Mr. and MRS. D. L. BROWDER. “HOLT” [ars and four months in bed; works perous country on earth, but you R. W. HUFFSTUTTER day to be able to show our apprecl curves, crossings and bridges. little dau J. R. KIRK ation in a more substantial manner. 3. To always keep my car under years and 8 months (some d o ) ; would never know it when passing Wednosdaj PHOTOGRAPHS JOE CLOSE MR. AND MRS. SID POWERS. perfect control. THE OLDEST AND BEST COMBINE BUILT fends 9 years and 7 months in ex­ the collection plate in church. Mexico, i 4. To keep the brakes and steering cise and amusement; 7 years nnd stating thr gear in good working order. Home scenes, residence, business months are devoted to eating; The modern idea of parental obli­ had died a 5. Never to stop or slow down or farm scenes and groups. Will be Backed by 4 0 Years of Combine Building and by a miking and traveling - consumes - 5 gation is to provide the children with cd to Spet without signaling to the driver in the in Spearman on Thursday of each Bars and 10 months; 2 years an 11 clothes, and then turn them into the Earl He A Complete Line of car behind. week. 20tf. Tonths arc spent in dressing, and 1 street headed for public or Sunday Dependable Organization L. Beck & 6. Never to make n turn without A. L. WILSON, Photographer. lar and 11 months are spent in school. had the m L care and warning to drivers of other Irsing the grip and other diseases; in his leg cars. FARM IMPLEMENTS FOR SALE |d 1 year and 3 months (thirty Only the extremely skillful can de­ Building Material stick of h 7. Never to cut o ff another car un inntes per day) is spent in wait- fy public opinion without getting Mr. Harm' less I am positive there is ample One 2-row John Deere lister; one We have the following used Machines at BARGAIN I ; for his mail to be distributed— crushed. painful inj space. 1-row John Deere lister; one 16-disc 8. Never to stop in a narrow place harrow; two cultivators; one 8-foot COUNTER PRICES: Darris \ on the road if by so doing I incon­ McCormick binder, harness and City hospit venience the drivers o f other cars. other farm equipment for sale— pneumonia, h 0. Never to start from the curb priced right. See me at once. 1 Deering 14-ft., equipped with a good grain tank, a I miles west 23t2. L. W. MATHEWS. without making sure that the road is special balanced platform, new set of master gears and brought fr( clear. At Spearman Motor Co. tal on Tuc: 10. To consider the safety and straw walkers. Machine completely overhauled, ready f tion is not comfort o f the other car’s occupants to go into the fie ld ...... $6001 time. as well as my own. 11. Never to try to save a minute THE BATTERY or two of time if by so doing I am Is the heart of your car. I McCormick-Deering 1923 model, 15ft. cut, g< risking the life of a human being. shape. $50 or $75 will put this machine in excellent j 12. To obey all the rules of the FORD BATTERY road as laid down by law or common condition. Priced right a t ...... $450 sense. Everything needed for building your new buildings 13. If I do not drive my own car, $ 11.00 INSTALLED awaits your orders here. Furthermore, a comparison to require the chauffeur or members We have other machines of similar nature and priced of my family to live up to these as low as $300. In a light or small crop these of prices will prove our prices are never high— our principles. Expert Battery Repair Work quality standard is ever high. 14. To be always careful, vigilant, machines guarantee a cheap harvest. courteous and thoughtful—a gentle­ RE-CHARGING:— Let us figure your bills for that new barn, new granary man of the highways. Radio B a tte ry ______60c or new garage. Car B attery,______51.00 to 51.50 PICKING UP HIKERS McClellan Chevrolet Co. It is interesting to hear auto driv­ R. W . MORTON — Sh* Tulsa Rig, Reel and Mfg. Co. ers talk about their experiences with Ford Sales and Service Wm. E. McCLELLAN, Manager wayfarers they picked up on the SPEARMAN aheac HARRY BOWEN, Local Manager road. Their general experience may On Main SPEARMAN! be summed up in one word: “ Don’t.” condi Phone 89 West Spearman The highway is crowded with hik­ ers these days, many of them with grips and valises— all of them want­ ing n free ride. The professional bum will spring a hard luck story on the autoist and seek to secure a free rThere i meal as well as a ride. Buys Better Tailoring Here B CONGOLEUM RUGS Two men who gave us their ex­ perience had been hijacked; others QUALITY and SERVICE in Finer Fabrics, Smarter Style ------and------had repented of their invitations on A eon account of insolent and ungrateful TBosterlflllorecl Clofhes on hai guests. Carl Guin described how on Two-Trouser Suits FLOOR COVERINGS the Plains one night he found a man satisfaction.'atC t’le,e' ‘»al« your comply of a E lying across the road, who pretended notice at a SPECIAL PRICE to be dead drunk. When Carl speed­ Have your new suit and topcoat tailored See our Bargain counter for BARGAINS. We have at ed up his car and would have run to your individual order by call, v AGAIN THIS WEEK over him, the follow got up in a all times a real nice assortment of Dry Goods at very hurry. attractive prices, and it will be worth your time to see SPECIAL OFFER:— With each congoleum rug purchased this week Last Saturday going to Wichita A we will give a small rug free. W E Falls we picked up a boy in a school °ur Bargain Counter when in town. See these beautiful rugs. You will be delighted with both the Rugs sweater. He was nice, clean, full O N SALE A T AMERICA’S LOWEST PRICES BY and the Price. of life and ambition, and it was a pleasure to hear him talk about his C & L CLOTHIERS plans for the future. Harbison Furniture Co. Having this boy in mind, on our Phone 144 Spearman W. L. Russell return journey we gave a lift to an­ The Home of Ga» Pressure Stoves other young fellow, who seemed foot­ Exclusive Sales Representative On Main LOWER MAIN See us for SPEARMAN sore and tired. Spearman Lincol 4- When he entered the car a strong &an and Shorts

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'• • ;v* : ■ „ L The politicians who y made us regret This last word you hear about wo- Will ship hogs this week. The fellow How would we ever manage to get SPEARMAN HOG COMPANY. ik and disagreeable, run over by the bandwagon. r Veteran Receives along without pavement. we had to drag Miss Lena Black is a patient at Little Miss Peggie Jane Twyman ill o f which made the City hospital, but is improving has been quite ill with the measles ve take Letter from Former Buddy next bum we nicely at this time. and mumps the past two weeks. SEED ave to prove himself Sec Reginald Denny in “ That’s My Children’s three-fourth-length nov­ The following letter was received by Manager Fred J. Daddy, ’ at the Lyric on Monday and WE HAVE FOR SALE THE FOLLOWING SEED: st the grain elty socks, 25 cents, five pairs for Tuesday nights, May 21 and 22. $1.00. Spearman Dry Goods Co. nan on the rond T V y m a n of the Rex Theatre, from a former army bud­ Manko Straight Neck M a ize------^— 10c Tier lb.. safer not to do Ray Ownbey was here from Stln- dy who is now in the motion picture game; and on the R. C. Lowe left for Stanton, Algeria Seed ______15c per lb. nc-Chiof. nett Tuesday, looking after business strength of this “ feed box tip” from Hollywood, he Texas, Tuesday for a visit with his matters. father, who is seriously ill. Alfalfa Seed ______:------12c per lb / nt, five room house, booked “ Two Arabian Knights," with William Boyd, Sudan G ra ss______6c per lb. lilt-in features. Ex- Bob Fox, brother of Phoebe Fox, B. F. Garst and son Murl, were er Co. is here from. El Paso this week look­ n. Spearman Mary Astor and Louis Wolheim, for a run at his show- here from Stratford the first of the j Millett (White Wonder______l V t c per lb. ing after business interests. week. house, Wednesday and Thursday nights, May 23 and Cane S e e d ______lY * c per lb. D. W. HOLLAND, Manager See Arnold Wilbanks for tailored addy” is one of 24. All strctly personal matter has been omitted in re­ A large number of Spearman citi­ scat covers and awnings for your zens attended court at Canadian the er shown in Spcar- producing the letter. PURINA CHOWS FOR EVERY NEED STOCK SALT automobile. 23tlp. first of this week. the Lyric Theatre Everything in Building Material, backed by an sday nights, May P. M. Chesser and son Leon, were Hollywood, Calif., April 10, 1928. Mrs. P. H. Westerfield left last earnest, sincere desire to serve you honestly and in the city Tuesday morning, from Sgt. Fred J. Twyman, Wednesday for a visit with friends R. L. McClellan Grain Co. their home in the Kimball commu- and relatives at Stratford and Dal- eal on hand at well. Spearman, Texas. nity, attending to business matters. hart. I on Elevator Row. It’s a long while since I wrote you, nnd a longer time since we Phone 109—Elevator Row Spearman J. C. HANCOCK. wore the olive drab and inhaled foods of almost the same color. But Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ward were in I had something to say this time, so here it is. from their home west of town Tues­ “ That’s My Daddy,” at the Lyric You know, there’s n large part of that war we cant let rest. Theatre, Spearman, Monday nnd ID GRAVEL that day, trading and attending to busi­ The part is all I want to remember. And I’d forgotten most funny ness. Tuesday nights, May 21-22. Regi­ MODERN of that until I mot Bill Boyd the other day, and he took me over to nald Denny at his best. ! best building sand the United Artists studio, where he starring in “ Two Arabian was Mrs. J. A. Richards and daughter THE BUSY a Caddo Production special, supervised by John W. Consi- Kinghts,” Jimmie B. and Miss Dortha Berner Chas. Rodgers was in from his FRED LINN. dine, Jr., who nlso was one of us million or more who had to save home in the Holt community early .. HOMES .. enough coffee to shave with in those days of ’ 18. nhd J. B. Cooke were Amarillo visit­ ors the latter part of last week. this Thursday morning, attending to E OR RENT Well, this “ Two Arabian Knights” comedy is my idea of the business matters. entertainment slant on war. A buck private takes a few wallops at his first sergeant in n shell hole. (Alas, lots of first sergeants ’ Children’s blonde and patent lea­ Mr. and Mrs. John Herron and Harvest Season ence property. See haven’t been walloped even to this day.) ther pumps, sizes 12 to 2, special Well Supplies, Paints and Oils their little daughter Phyllis, came V. MATHEWS, Then these birds get into the enemy prison camp. To escape price, $1.49 per pair, at Spearman arman Motor Co. they make up like a couple o f Arabs. And, looking like a pair of Dry Goods Company. Tuesday from their home in Perry, — Will Soon be Here Persian Knights, they get away. Missouri, for a visit in the home of Brick, Lime, Cement, Wire, Posts Miss Leona Westerfield, who has SALE Of course, all sergeants arc crooks, but this one really was back Mr. and Mrs. Edd Webb. Mrs. Her­ Better have that Chevrolet Truck or Car Motor over­ home. And the private was a rich guy, but regular at that. The been staying with her brother Paul ron is a sister of Mrs. Webb. iCormick broadcast bed sheet uniforms get them into all kinds of trouble, and when Westerfield, and attending school hauled before the big rush. Lumber, Shingles, Sash, Doors they aren’t fighting somebody else they’re fighting each other. Mr. and Mrs. Malvin Jackson and John Deere row here, returned to her home in Ama­ Sure, there’s a girl. Mary Astor plays the Sheba. Her sweetie rillo Tuesday. little daughter Nita, went to Perry, i good repair. is an Arab officer, which don’t win him any friendships with this duo ton Monday, where they will make We have specially trained Chevrolet Service men, and W. L. DAVIS. of goldfish swallowers. So they go for his girl. Bob Thom returned to Spearman their home. Mr. Jackson has accept­ a fully equipped Chevrolet shop, which enables us to Rig Timbers and Oil Field Materials of All Kinds Girls ain’t so d iffered there than here, I guess. Anyway, one on Monday, from Medicine Lodge, ed employment with the Ideal Gro­ ES FOR SALE of them gets her. You try to figure whether its the tough sergeant Kansas, and other points east, and is cery Company, of that city. give you a better overhaul than you can get elsewhere. or the millionaire private. Anyhow, the sarge starts a new war right again on the job at the First Na­ PHONE NO. 2 in “ Araby the blest” before it’s all over. See our shop foreman, Mr. New, today, and arrange for good work horses; SPEARMAN tional bank. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. New and little It’s the greatest laugh film I’ve ever seen. You’ll write me and daughter Cloma Norene, came from a date. 1400 pounds each, say so, too, when you see it. i goes with horses, WHEAT HARVEST— It won’t be Albuquerque, New Mexico, Thurs­ Yours ’till they blow taps, ick. See me at long now. A Case Combine will1 day for a visit in the home of their , TOMMY FIELDKAMP, solve your harvest problems. Place Co. Cameraman and ex-Buck Private. son, Harry New. Mrs. New and Miss McCLELLAN CHEVROLET CO. W. MATHEWS your order now. Cloma Norene remained here while JUST A FEW DAYS LEFT TO PLACE THAT ORDER R. L. McCLELLAN. Mr. New attended to business mat­ PUPILS ters in Memphis. They will return lYEARS OF LIFETIME Mrs. W. C. Nollner is quite ill at which would be kept for him by the to their home at Albuquerque next FORA ARE SPENT A T TABLE the home of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Federal hierlings until called for, week. musically inclined Beck in Spearman. Attending physi­ ig music lessons. 1 even if he never waited a minute in a |An estimate of how a man spends | postoffice when the windows were cians think it will be necessary for John L. Hays and daughter Miss aid violin. Sec me life gathered from statistics, is down.— Shamrock Texan. Mrs. Nollner to go to a hospital for Alta and Miss Velma Hays, attend­ io or Fred Hoskins leresting. In a lifetime of 70 an operation. ed to business in Amarillo last 12tf. This is the ars the average man spends 23 Thursday. Elmer Hays, who was . L. BROWDER. “HOLT” America is called the most pros­ Mr. nnd Mrs, C. W. Smith and i and four months in bed; works taken to the hospital there last perous country on earth, but you little daughter Wanda, left last years and 8 months (some d o ) ; week for medical treatment, return­ 2RAPHS would never know it when passing Wednesday for Albuquerque, New fends 9 years and 7 months in ex­ ed home with them Friday. Mrs. THE OLDEST AND BEST COMBINE BUILT the collection plate in church. Mexico, in response to a message B ook That cise and amusement; 7 years and Vina Hays also returned with them •esidence, business stating that Mrs. Smith’s little niece months are devoted to eating; and is visiting in the home o f her d groups. Will be The modern idea o f parental obli­ had died at that place. They return­ Backed by 4 0 Years of Combine Building and by a jilking and traveling consumes 5 family, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Cator. Thursday of each gation is to provide the children with ed to Spearman on Tuesday. Brings Success i and 10 months; 2 years an 11 clothes, and then turn them into the 20tf. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Campfield (snths are spent in dressing, and 1 Earl Harmon, employed by John I, Photographer. Dependable Organization street headed for public or Sunday and the children returned Tuesday and 11 months are spent in L. Beck & Son on the city hall job, school. from a very pleasant two weeks visit Irsing the grip and other diseases; had the misfortune to break a bone The best lesson any graduate can have learn­ NTS FOR SALE with relatives in northeastern Kan­ Id 1 year and 3 months (thirty in his leg the first of the week. A Only the extremely skillful con de­ sas. Harry is again on the job as pnutes per day) is spent in wait- fy public opinion without getting stick of heavy timber fell, striking ed is the lesson of Thrift. Open an account Deere lister; one Santa Fe agent here, feeling fine We have the following used Machines at BARGAIN 1 for his mail to be distributed— crushed. Mr. Harmon and inflicting a quite lister; one 10-disc after his vacation, and ready to painful injury. with us. rators; one 8-foot COUNTER PRICES: tackle the big job of providing the r. harness and Darris Wells is a patient at the cars for the shipment of a million iment for sale— City hospital, suffering with double or two bushels of wheat from Spear­ pneumonia. Mr. Wells resides 25 man during July and August. me at once. 1 Deering 14-ft., equipped with a good grain tank, a MATHEWS, miles west of Spearman, and was FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Spearman man Motor Co. special balanced platform, new set of master gears and brought from his home to the hospi­ The salesmen who can’t talk aren’t apt to get promoted much, and the straw walkers. Machine completely overhauled, read)' tal on Tuesday morning. His condi­ “SECURITY—RELIABILITY—COURTESY” tion is not considere serious at thi3 business men who don’t advertise to go into the fie ld ...... $('00 time. don’t usually get very rich. TTERY E your car. 1 McCormick-Deering 1923 model, 15ft. cut, good shape. $50 or $75 will put this machine in excellent .TTERY condition. Priced right a t ...... $450 Your TRUCK

We have other machines of similar nature and priced Repair Work as low as $300. In a light or small crop these machines guarantee a cheap harvest.

------60c - $1.00 to $1.50 TRACTOR ) R T 0 N McClellan Chevrolet Co. ad Service Wm. E. McCLELLAN, Manager — Should be put in proper shape for the busy times MAN On Main SPEARMAN ahead. Bring them in now and have the motors re­ conditioned and other repairs attended to. W e are Well Equipped for this Work

Buys Better Tailoring Here Baldwin Repairs and Parts lLITY and SERVICE in Finer Fabrics, Smarter Style IDostePloitoea Ctofhes A complete stock of parts for Baldwin combines is kept fit are there, too, and make certain on hand at all times at our Spearman plant. Any part your complete Two-Trouser Suits of a Baldwin that is broken may be replaced on short Have your new suit and topcoat tailored notice. You will lose no time in hunting repairs— just Up— up climbs our sales record, propelled by the high to your individual order by ,our B^gain counter for BARGAINS. We have at call, write or phone— our mechanics will do the rest. quality merchandise offered at reasonable prices. all times a real nice assortment of Dry Goods at very People know quality. They realize that cheap gro­ attractive prices, and it will be worth your time to see WE ARE STILL TAKING ORDERS FOR BALDWIN ceries do not make for satisfaction or happiness. °ur Bargain Counter when in town. \LE AT AMERICA’S LOWEST PRICES BY ------COMBINES------PROMPT DELIVERY SERVICE JIS1 I C & L CLOTHIERS e 144 Spearman W. L. Russell Spearman Equity Exchange m i l Exclusive Sales Representative R. W. Morton = = rinr======inr ^ - ~ ^ rnr=r------See us for On Main The Better You Know Us, the Better You’ll Like Us • i l i i On Elevatcr Row ,...... Spearman &an and Shorts Spearman Lincoln— Ford— Fordson Spearman, Texas

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- j / ' - - j ■ / ■ r ■: ENGLISH VICAR GIVES after him God’s holy ordinance, don't and situated upon Section Num­ George Long, Minnio Lone m j HOME TOWN OPPORTUNITIES trict No. 11, J. H. Spivey, Presiding ber Two Hundred Sixty-nine TIPS TO BRIDEGROOMS say ‘God’s holy audience.’ Some of Judge and Coy Holt Assistant Judge Si . “ * 1 1 $350,000,0C (269), Block Number Two (2) his wife, Everett Wilson the audiences we have seen at recent Many a young man sniffs con­ the election to be held at the Wood- G. H. and H. Railway Company Bolton, (sometimes called nent State LONDON, May 10.— (AP)—The weddings here could never by any temptuously at the‘ opportunities of­ row School House. Survey and described more par­ Bolton,) to wit TEXAS AND TEXANS be paid ant For Maupin Common School Dis­ vicar of St. Phillip’s church is not stretch of imigination be called holy. fered by his own local environment. ticularly as being a atrip of land All o f Lot No. Eleven (in I with a 3 trict No. 16, W. A. Turner, Presiding Block No One (1) of the o BY WILL H. MAYES altogether satisfied with the deport­ “ It is always best to refrain from “Why stay in that slow old burg?” one hundred (100) feet in J J would retir Judge, and Omar Hays, Assistant town of Spearman, Texas . ment and responses of bridegrooms drinking anything stronger than tea width; being fifty (50) feet have alread; he asks. "Me for the big city.” And Judge, the election to be held at the on each side of the center line with all appurtenances’ in his battersea district. before the ceremony. The smell of so he plunges into some metropoli­ Maupin School House. of the Chicago, Rock Island and there°n and belonging thereto politic. Before Bu.ine.. )vas to spend- one hundred times the counties ere In his magazine he gives the fol­ alcolhol is rather objectionable and tan whirlpool, where he feels his All persons who are legally quali­ Gulf Railway Company right-of- on the 5th day o f June, A n , cost of every attraction in advertis­ tion of the; fied voters in said respective com­ reading lowing tips to prospective bride­ especially in church. genius will find adequate scope. way as now staked and located being the first Tuesday' 1 ing it to the public. Were Barnum Commission mon school districts, shall vote in one may Jud** — grooms : "When the clergyman asks you to over and across said Section, month, between the hours It this spend $40,0 He discovers in due time, that the said election. 1 wspapers. the people of in Texas during a political campaign "Don’t rush at the blushing bride say ‘troth’ please don’t say ‘trought.’ said center line being more par­ o’clock a. m. and 4 o’clock n no. hoR wild’’ every two yyears year on the old home burg is not the only place Tho ballots for said election shall ticularly described as follows: rt I,,.,.. *\nt he would bo shocked that he had ever when she joins you at the chancel The former means faith, fidelity, said da jq a t the court house do0t| con- now from If where things move slowly. In fact, have w itten or printed on them the Beginning at a point in the t politics, and Stay m that been so modest in his claims for his : steps and shake hands with her. One truth; the latter anything hollowed following: «' one spent. f l 1 they usually move much more slowly West line of said Section Num­ sell at public auction, for" cm! ^ about six month, or attractions, for ho would see that in bridegroom did this at a recent wed­ and open longitudinally on the upper “ Iwor consolidating Common for him in the location where ho is ber 269, fifteen hundred and the right titlo and intercutinterest ofJ1.! t i f the time. The nowspa- politics the ratio of claim to real ding and exclaimed ‘ow are yer, side.” School Districts Nos. 2, 7, 14, said George Long, Minnie Lo„: merely an outsider, trying to “ horn sixty-five (1565) feet North l h the best front page value is often more than 1,000 to 1. Mem v 11 and 10." from the Southwest corner w ife; G. B. McKinney, Effie u*' mate.’ b r 0 th fv it of candidate* He would nlso wonder why he had in” among strangers. “ Against consolidating Com­ ney, his w ife; Everett Wilson Picking u "When the priest tells you to say Watch Spearman grow. thereof; I ,sudatory or denunciatory cx- It takes him time to get acquaint­ mon School Districts Nos. 2, 7, Thence on a tnngent bearing John Bolton, (sometimes ever paid the newspapers for space at this time / 1 r ‘ about them. Those elected ed and make a little com er fo r him­ 14, 11 and 16.” North forty (40) degrees, no Frank Bolton), in and to said that they so willingly give away so variably ten j perty. “ I C l ave their offices in charge self. Usually that corner is way out In all respects not specially pro­ (0) minutes, thirty (30) sec­ liberally to every Dick, Tom and Har­ ties ami can 1 -H ■i , vided for, said election shall bo held onds East, forty six hundred Dated at Hansford, Texas tu l | 1 and office boys and run ry who tries to get into office or to ■' . ' on the outside fringe o f things. 3rd day of May, A. D. law ' streams, the in accordance with the laws of the and seventy-two and three r i v e r the state to tell voters help boost someone else into office. }ms Special circumstances sometimes State and County regulating general tenths (4672.3) feet to a point 22t4. ALVINO RICHARDSOV'I cooling bre • c U I 1, j0 to “ save the country. Running for office now is largely a ' justify people in going away from elections for State and County Of­ in the North line of said Sec­ Sheriff of Hansford County, S I When the L o time and it is a big part of i ■ QUALITY- home to find work. Our best wishes ficers tion, said point being twenty matter of shrewdly working the press started to t 4- E g business is laid aside or go with such ones. But many who It is further ordered that this three hundred and ninety-eight for space that at least many readers an outing t thus leave us, will return after a order be spread upon the minutes of (2398) feet West from tho Uen The average citizen, who would like to seo used for something nite the Commissioners’ Court of Hans­ Northeast corner of said Sec­ difficult to t time, concluding that the home ike to be left to go quitcly else than political "tommyrot.” This ford County, Texas. tion Number 269, and contain­ day longer, That Spreads Satisfaction 1. L business, finds the pages is an era o f political pressagenting, neighborhood is the best place for Signed and dated, May 4th, 1928. ing ten and seventy-three hun­ tions the Me them. C. W. KING, dredths (10.73) acres, more or £ paper filled with politics and and the wonder is why the press is so numerous to County Judge of Hansford | ,he laudation or condemnation easily worked for it all. '.if j The average person should reflect less. date typo ai We all like bargains. In these days when there are so 22t4. County Texas. This is, therefore, to notify you that he has done well as a student l diKtes. Business can not get hotel that w • that we, the undersigned commis­ or worker in his home town he has L r of either the press or the Tax Rate Reduction city. many places for our dollars a small saving here and an­ CITATION BY PUBLICATION sioners, appointed to assess said |e and has to sidestep from the a little reputation all his own. The damages, will meet on Thursday, the I lf the loud-mouthed vote-seeker A hope is held out that the auto­ ■ influence and standing o f one’s The State of Texas, 31st day of May, A. D. 1928, at one Henry other there count. matic tax board may bo able to re­ \ family and friends, the knowledge of County o f Hansford. o’clock p. m. at the office of A. F. Ibis ballyhoo methods. If only duce the State tax rate from 67 to local people and their ways, all help The Chicago, Rock Island and Barkley in the town of Spearman lalf the energy were concontrat- Henry Ed' Gulf Railway. Company, vs. Jennie Texas, for a hearing hereof, and re­ 62 cents. The constitutional maxi­ ducts news; one in the home location. When one t he development of Texas that y. But there is no saving in buying cheap goods— wheth­ Scheffler ct. al. main in session from day to day un­ mum o f 35 cents for schools, 7 cents n goes away to work, all these advant­ L absolutely wasted, or worse Troup, with To:— Jennie Scheffler, a feme sole; til the snme is disposed of. for pensions and 20 cents for gener­ members of er in groceries or any other commodity. ages, which arc a kind of business Orison Cummins as Executor of | wasted, over the non-essentials JAMES CATOR, al revenue purposes is now levied. reasons of h capital, are thrown away. the Estate of Joseph Scheffler, de­ J. A. WARD, Llitics, this State could soon bc- It is the last item that may be scaled nist from hi ceased; the unknown heirs and r . l . McCl e l l a n , I the greatest industrial and legal representatives o f Joseph 5 cents. This is n small item, but about a yea BE SURE OF THE QUALITY— then consider the price. It is better to follow one good ex­ 21t4. Commissioners. Lrcial commonwealth o f the Scheffler, deceased; Arch A. L Seemingly it prefers to be tax payers will welcome even a small with a copy ( ample than it is to set a dozen bad Scheffler; Jada Scheffler; Rolla EXECUTION SALE BATHROOM reduction. voted to farn ones. Scheffler; Minnie Wise and her Lued by the politicians. h husband, Thomas Wise; and paper is a \ State of Texas. both the p WE BUY EGGS A woman wouldn’t care to be an George Scheffler if living, or his FIXTURES Pres. Agenting Favor. State Highway Bonds unknown heirs and legal repre­ County of Hansford. invalid if she couldn’t talk of her White House Lumber Company, a the possiblitii sentatives if dead, H. E. Hoover, ailments. Corporation vs. George Long et. al., A Sanitary, modern bathroouj num was the greatest press Chairman Sterling of the High­ ing counties, Dan B. Hoover, Newton P. Willis, in the District Court of the 31 Dis­ fitted up with white enamel lx-1 way Commission has declared in fa. complishcd, 1 Lloyd W. Booher, Isaac R. Wil­ : of his day. He believed that trict of Hansford County, Texas. ' tures— what a boon it is to I vor of a State bond issue of at least splendid fam BURRAN BROTHERS A' man may have a grip on his liams and Warner Woolverton, are ay to succeed as a shcqvman Whereas, by virtue of nn execu­ the home! And it really coitij portant parts pocket book and yet have no inten­ defendants; tion issued out of the District Court so little— much less than most j largely at th< GROCERIES tion of traveling. You are hereby notified that the of the 31st District of Hansford Phone 71 Main St.— Spearman Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Rail­ County, Texas, on a judgment ren­ people suppose. Why not let | even greater ORDER OF ELECTION way Company has filed its statement dered in said court on the 26th day us give you an estimate? Henry believt in w itin g before the Honorable C. of March, A. D. 1928,'in favor of the FREE and works fo; The State o f Texas, W. King, County Judge of Hansford said White House Lumber Company, County of Hansford. County, Texas, showing in substance a Corporation and against the said While they last, a ten dollar that said Railway Company desires Devi. 1 Whereas, on the 2nd day of May, George Long, Minnie Long, his wife; to construct its railway over your Party or Street Dress with a A. D. 1928, proper petitions were G. B." McKinney, Effie McKinney, presented to me, C. W. King, as land, and that' said Company has his wife, Everett Wilson, and John MAIN PLUMBING CO. been unable to agree with you on the $20.00 purchase. County Judge of Hansford County, Bolton, (sometimes called Frank fciHlflDME amount of damages to which you Phone 126 Texas, signed by the requisite num- _ ,, - , Bolton,) No. 408 on the docket of New lines Sport Dresses and ber of legally qualified voters of said court, I did, 3rd day of May, C. V. MAIN, Manager and asks for t.ho appointment of com­ of the following several contiguous A. D. 1928, at 10:00 o'clock a. m., Sport Straw Hats just received. missioners to' assess said damages, common school districts, to-wit: levy upon the following described P. B. SPRADLING, Plumber the said land being described as fol­ tract and parcel of land situated in New lines N, P & U and Lady Kimball Common School District No. lows: West Side Main Spearmu 2, in Hansford County, Texas; Grand the county of Hansford, State of York hand embroidered Linge­ Plains Common School District No. Being a strip of land out of Texas, and belonging to the said 7, in Hansford County, Texas; Lake ml rie, $1.00 a garment and up. side Common School District No. 14, in Hansford County Texas; Wood- Remember Quality shows in row Common School District No. 11, Topsy, Plaza and Radio Hose. in Hansford County, Texas; and Maupin Common School District No. See the new Spring Shades. 16, in Hansford County^ Texas, the Apartments are all right in their way, but it’s not very petition of the legally qualified vot­ Spring Hats up to $5.95 on Bar­ L ers of Kimball Common School Dis­ good economy to spend a large percentage of your in­ trict No. 2 being signed by 24 gain Table for ....-.... $1.95 come every month and have nothing to show for it. legally qualified voters residing ir :i> / Red Goose Shoes for Children said district; the petition of the leg­ Isn t it wiser to select a house and lot that are to your ally qualified voters of Grand Plains and Matron are here. Common School District No. 7 being liking and let your monthly payments make it yours— signed by 38 legally qualified voters residing in said district; the petition Valley forever ? Once the home is yours you’ll never regret of the legally qualified voters of Lake­ Spearman Dry Goods Co. having bought it! Act quickly— now! side Common School District No. 14 The Store of Better Values The road sy: being signed by 17 legally qualified in the Lower TRUE TAG PAINT IS BEST— 100 PER CENT PURE voters residing in said district, and when complete being a majority of the legally quali­ ent plans, wil fied voters residing in said district; $10,000,000. the petition of the legally qualified Here is a remarkable value I Pickering Lumber Co. voters of Woodrow Common School lieve in buildin; District No. 11 being signed by 17 in a famous Standard Elec­ will stand the velopment will Plan Books at legally qualified voters residing tric Range— three hot­ H. L. DUMAS, Mgr. said district, and being a majority of [arresting Machinery Hildago and \V Your Disposal the legally qualified voters residing plates, large size oven, lin­ among the first Spearman in said district; and the petition of the legally qualified voters of Maupin ed with rust-resisting build concrete Common School District No. 16 be­ been so pleasei ing signed by 24 legally qualified metal; a range for years of people of that voters residing in said district, pray­ satisfactory service. not satisfied no' ing for the consolidation of such of the best roi districts for school purposes, thereby . CH EAP .. built. forming Common School District No. 2, in Hansford County, Texas: Now, therefore, I, C. W. King, in Texai Im proved my capacity as County Judge of Reprcsentativ Hansford County, Texas, do hereby interests of Ne' order that an election be held Ve have for sale the following used combines. This the 2nd day_of June, A. D. 1928, in Modernize Your Kitchen cent visit to T< each of the several above named flachinery is in good running order, and will be sold prise that this common school districts to determine neglected the v Farms whether or not Kimball Common With a jorth the money. If you want to harvest your crop tics it has for r School District No. 2, Grand Plains and woolen goo. Common School District No. 7, Lake­ It the lowest possible figure let us talk to you about a side Common School District No. 14, Standard Electric Range able supply of p Woodrow Common School District Ised combine. industry is looki No. 11, and Maupin Common School Southwest for fi W anted District No. 16, all in Hansford County, Texas, shall be consolidated YOU USE electric light; electric cooking is just as One 16-Foot McCormick-Deering Combine. into and thereby forming Common School District No. 2, in Hansford safe, convenient and economical. It keeps the kitchen County, Texas. d e a n -n o soot, smoke or fumes, and it prepares more One 10-Foot McCormick-Deering Combine. List your improved farms with us, for a quick Said election shall be held at the following places in the above named nutntious foods. It is the modern way! Come in and and satisfactory sale. respective districts to which the polls One 12-Foot McCormick-Deering Combine. shall be opened, and 'the following named persons are hereby appointed X 7 l U|lS'andardEleC,ric illus,ra*«l and We have buyers for improved farms— more Presiding Judges and Assistant buyers than farms. Judges, and said Presiding Judge 2K t 3 k H raagcs thai mean «• - 4 easier tase machines may be seen at our store in Spear- m m shall elect two Clerks for their re­ spective districts: pan. If you want to sell quick, see, write or wire For Kimball Common School Dis­ trict No. 2, Mrs. W. C. Nollner, Pre­ us. We get results. siding Judge, and Mrs. W. S. ■ f CONVENIENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS Thomas, Assistant Judge, the elec­ tion to be held at the new brick — and it isn’t too late to Kimball School House. order a brand new ■ft i f . SM For Grand Plains Common School District No. 7, Elmo McClellan, Pre­ McCORMICK-DEERING COMBINE HARVESTER iff siding Judge, and Clinton Wilson, 111 Assistant Judge, tho election to be held at the Grand Plains School M m i House. W. S. McNabb Land Co. For Lakeside Common School Dis­ trict No. 14, Harley Alexander, Pre­ Graver siding Judge, and J. H. Gruvcr, As­ sistant Judge, the election to be held •pearman Hardware at the Lakeside School House. For Woodrow Common School Dis­ ^ International Lines Spearman A m a r i

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H. Spivey, Presiding and situated upon Section Num­ George Long, Minnio Lonir w Holt Assistant Judge, ber Two Hundred Sixty-nine G. B. McKinney, Effie V (269), Block Number Two (2) his wife, Everett Wilson be held at the Wood- *350,000,000 for building porma- with its fine climate, cheap power witted, into the most advanced scien- G. H. and H. Railway Company Bolton, (sometimes calLs nent State highways, the interest to :se. Survey and described more par­ Bolton,) to wit: c<* and abundance of pure water, Texas tifiic and technical people in the Common School Dis- T E X A S AND TEXANS ticularly as being a strip o f land AH o f Lot No. Eleven /, e paid and the bonds to be retired should be manufacturing the greater world. A. Turner, Presiding a 3 ccnt gasoline t one hundred (100) feet in Block No. One (1) of the(‘ BY WILL H. MAYES part of its cotton and wool instead mar Hays, Assistant wou,d rctire the CQunty bonds t »o But while making that gain, we There s N ew width; being fifty (50) feet town of Spearman, Toxn. . ion to be held at the o f spending them to New England have forgotten something about civic on each side of the center line with all appurtenances’ avc already been issued, giving the nnd European mills. B ea ty in Souse. of the Chicago, Rock Island and obligations. H alf our people won’t ho are legally quali- thereon and belonging their' Politic. Before B u .in ... Was to spend- one hundred times the Gulf Railway Company right-of- day o f r nn t r r , dit °n the present vu,ua- take the trouble to share in making aid respective com- on the 5th June, A ^ cost of every attraction in advertis­ Texa. Tube Ro.e. tricts, shall vote in way as now staked and located being the firsr. Tuesday of1 .onv judge from reading ing it to the public. Were Bnrnum Con,,0 •he‘1' r°ads' He think!* the their government, by voting this PAINT over and across said Section, month, between the hours Commission could advantageously It is not generally known that .‘’newspaper, the people o f this year at these primaries and elections. said center line being more par­ o’clock a. m. and 4 o'clock « in Texas during a political campaign many of the "imported” tube roses >r said election shall 1" ..h0g wild” every two years vem.' $4° ’000’000 to *50,000,000 u If the fathers could have looked ticularly described as follows: said day, at the court housed"1 he would be shocked that he had ever so valued in this country are grown printed on them the politics, and stay in that con­ now ° f the "I” 10 hishw“ ys’ whereas ahead and seen that, would they Beginning at a point in the said county, I will offer for » ° been so modest in his claims for his at New Braunfels, shipped to Hol­ West line of said Section Num­ sell at public auction, f„r 1 sen t six month, or one spent. 515-°00‘000 “ being have said we should have universal ‘lidnting Common attractions, for he would sec that ... land, then sent back through New ber 209, fifteen hundred and the right title and interest [I the time. The newspu- suffrage? is Nos. 2, 7, 14, politics the ratio of claim to real York and Philadelphia and sold sixty-five (1565) feet North said George Long, Minnie L f| f • most of the best front page Of course if conditions get too “RIP” from the Southwest corner w ife; G. B. McKinnoy, Effi» value is often more than 1,000 to 1. Menard Improvement! through different parts of thc United jnsolidating Com- thereof; ney, his w ife; Everett Wil, |gns to the views of candidate's He would also wonder why he had States, including Texas, as Holland bad, the people become angry, nnd The PAINTER istricts Nos. 2, 7, Thence on a tangent bearing " laudatory or denunciatory ex- Picking up the Menard Enterprise throw out their unsatisfactory offi­ l ° h\ n°.lt0r\’ .<80metimes ever paid the newspapers for space tube rose bulbs. Yet, it is so. North forty (40) degrees, no Frank Bolton), in and to * -tout them. Those elected that they so willingly give away so »t thjs time of the year one is in- cials. But they always tolerate a Interior Decorating s not specially pro­ (0) minutes, thirty (30) sec­ perty. t leave their offices in charge variably tempted to lay aside all du­ lot of incompetence and inefficiency, lection shall be held liberally to every Dick, Tom and Har. “THANK YOU” House Painting onds East, forty six hundred Dated at Hansford, Texa, «.•; Lrks and office boys and run ties and cares and go to the enticing which affects us here in Spearman ith the laws of the and seventy-two and three 3rd day of May, A. D. tlm. ry who tries to get into office or to Flat Work streams, the alluring hills and the and everywhere else. t regulating general tenths (4672.3) feet to a point t o r the state to tell voters help boost someone else into office. Two little words that make the 22t4. ALVINO RICHARDsnv'l cooling breezes of that section, ite and County Of- in the North line of said Sec­ Sheriff of Hansford County S I to do to ‘‘save the country. Running for office now is largely a world run more smoothly, that ease Our people should have too much Careful, painstaking work that when the Enterprise really gets tion, said point being twenty Iho time, and it is a big part of matter of shrewdly working thc press the hard places of life and absorb will stand the test o f time. r ordered that this pride in their country, too much am­ three hundred and ninety-eight Lime business is laid aside or for space that at least many readers started to telling about its section lpon the minutes of many of its shocks, are “ Thank you.” bition for better things, to neglect (2398) feet West from the t ten The average citizen, who an outing or a vacation for it is rs’ Court of Kans­ would like to see used for something They are the sign of a gracious the duty o f voting which the fathers E: C. Van Winkle Northeast corner of said Sec­ diflficult to stick to a typewriter h as. like to be left to go quitcly else than political "tommyrot.” This spirit. They bespeak a generous at­ asked us to assume, and trusted us Spearman tion Number 269, and contain­ day longer. To its former attrac­ :od, May 4th, 1928. ing ten and seventy-three hun­ his business, finds the pages is an era o f political pressagenting, titude that would not withhold praise to attend to faithfully. i tions thc Menard country has added C. W. KING, dredths (10.73) acres, more or ns paper filled with politics and and the wonder is why the press is so from those that deserve it— a com­ e of Hansford less. [ thc laudation or condemnation easily worked for it all. numerous tourists camps of up-to- County Texas. modity with which too many of us This is, therefore, to notify you indidates. Business can not get date type and at Menard a modern nro stingy. that we, the undersigned commis­ ,ar of either the press or the hotel that would be a credit to any PUBLICATION sioners, appointed to assess said Tax Rate Reduction city. The majority of us take too much damages, will meet on Thursday, the «• and has to sidestep from the for granted. In a land o f plenty as, 31st day of May, A. D. 1928, at one |of the loud-mouthed vote-seeker A hope is held out that the auto­ and among a people of infinite re­ Henry Edwards’ Paper. ird. o’clock p. m. at the office of A. F. 1 his ballyhoo methods. If only matic tax board may be able to re­ sources, we expect much and accept Rock Island and Barkley in the town of Spearman, lalf the energy were concentrat- duce the State tax rate from 67 to everything as a matter of course. mpany, vs. Jennie Henry Edwards, who so ably con­ Texas, for a hearing hereof, and re­ the development of Texas that 62 cents. The constitutional maxi­ main in session from day to day un­ ducts newspapers at Tyler and Yet one’s best friend likes to hear mum o f 35 cents for schools, 7 cents filer, a feme sole; til the same is disposed of. „ absolutely wasted, or worse Troup, with the assistance of other an /appreciative word. While a com­ for pensions and 20 cents for gener­ is as Executor of JAMES CATOR, [wasted, over thc non-essentials members of his family, but who for pliment deserved by an outsider and >seph Scheffler, de- J. A. WARD, fclitics, this State could soon bc- al revenue purposes is now levied. reasons of his own cut this colum­ extended frankly and generously I mknown heirs and r . l . McCl e l l a n , thc greatest industrial and It is the last item that may be scaled w il often convert an enemy into an I atlves o f Joseph nist from his list of acquaintances 21t4. Commissioners. percial commonwealth o f the 5 cents. This is a small item, but ally. ;aced; Arch A. nbout a year ago, has favored me i Scheffler; Rolla Seemingly it prefers to be tax payers will welcome even a small with a copy of the Tyler Journal de­ Appreciation, like charity, begins EXECUTION SALE ie Wise and her BATHROOM [ Eucd by the politicians. reduction. voted to farm extension service. The at home and among those nearest nas Wise; and State of Texas. paper is a wonderful revelation of and dearest. The prince o f good fel­ r if living, or his FIXTURES lows is a failure and a hypocrite un­ and legal repre- County of Hansford. Prco Agenting Favor. State Highway Bondi both the present development and less he takes his reputation homo ad, H. E. Hoover, White House Lumber Company, a thc possibilities o f Smith and adjoin­ A Sanitary, modern bathrooa| Newton P. Willis, Corporation vs. George Long et. al., num was the greatest press Chairman Sterling of thc High­ ing counties. In what has been ac­ with him at night and array it with in the District Court of the 31 Dis­ r, Isaac R. Wil fitted up with white enamel & I of his day. He believed that way Commission has declared in fa­ complished, Henry Edwards and his smiles and pleasant words at the trict o f Hansford County, Texas. sr Woolverton, are 1 tures— what a boon it is to I ay to succeed as a shoyanan vor of a State bond issue of at least splendid family have had most im­ breakfast table in the morning. . Whereas, by virtue of an execu­ the home I And it really costi tion issued out of the District Court portant parts of a kind that counts Those two little words, “ Thank' notified that the of the 31st District of Hansford so little— much less than most largely at the present and will bear you,” makes the world run more I nd and Gulf Rail- County, Texas, on a judgment ren­ people suppose. Why not let even greater fruitnge in the future. smoothly. Learn to speak them. No | filed its statement dered in said court on the 26th day us give you an estimate? praise is ever wholly undeserved. En-1 the Honorable C. Henry believes in his part of Texas of March, A. D. 1928,'in favor of the FREE couraging words are as great a l udge of Hansford said White House Lumber Company, and works for it all the time. miracle worker as this old w orld! wing in substance a Corporation and against the said While they last, a ten dollar knows. Company desires George Long, Minnie Long, his wife; Davi. Foundation Gift. lilway over your G. B. McKinney, Effie McKinney, \ Party or Street Dress with a id Company has his wife, Everett Wilson, and John ! MAIN PLUMBING CO. I A recent gift of 500 head of Ram- FAITH IN THE PEOPLE e with you on the Bolton, (sometimes called Frank! $20.00 purchase. boulette sheep to the boy’s and girls’ ?s to which you Phone 126 Tractor Bolton,) No. 408 on the docket of! New lines Sport Dresses and clubs of Caldwell county by the Ed­ The great men who founded our r reason thereof, said court, I did, 3rd day of M ay,! C. V. MAIN, Manager government believed in the wisdom The light weight tractor with the fogt, have been provided in a lointment of corn­ A. D. 1928, at 10:00 o'clock a. m., I Sport Straw Hats just received. gar B. Davis foundation is but an­ 's said damages, levy upon the following described! P. B. SPRADLING, Plumber other evidence of the useful gener­ of the common run of people. We powerful pull on drawbar, belt or manner which is extremely acces­ described as fol- New lines N, P & U and Lady osity of the remarkable man who are often told that “ you can’t fool nil power take-off. Weight only 4,700 tract and parcel of land situated in West Side Main Spearran j sible. The geare are forged eteel, , . , ; the county of Hansford, State of made a fortune in that section and the people ail the time,” but it is re­ poundi, yet developt 16 H.P. on machine-cut and heat-treated. The i>f land out of | Texas, and belonging to the said I York hand embroidered Linge­ wants to share it with others while marked that that was said before the drawbar; 35 H.P. on belt. Pull* ahafting is chrome nickel eteel rie, $1.00 a garment and up. he lives. The foundation has so far new ways of getting rich were dis­ three bottomi under practically all throughout. Hyatt and Timken covered. distributed registered hogs, register­ conditions and four bottoms under roller bearings, and bail bearing* Remember Quality shows in Presidential year is a kind of ed sheep, registered Jersey heifers, many conditions. Enough belt are used to best advantage. Topsy, Plaza and Radio Hose. and where needed, registered bulls grand Examination Day, when the power for combine, medium size Lubrication it simple, easy and See the new Spring Shades. liberally in Caldwell, Gonzales and American people show whether or •eparators and other belt jobs. Guadalupe counties. / not they have made good on the The Rock Island ie a most sens!* efficient. Putting oil in the motor Spring Hats up to $5.95 on Bar­ In Gonzales county Mr. Davis has trust that was placed in them. In a ble tractor. Ail the mechanical and greaso in the transmiaeion gain Table for ...... $1.95 placed 23 registered bulls and few weeks we nominate candidate's features, involving a high-das* takes care of moat of it. The re­ numerous Jersey heifers, thus a for president, and later ‘ those for dust-proof transmission, a positive mainder is provided with six Ale- Red Goose Shoes for Children wonderful stimulus to dairying in congress. If mistakes are made in gear train and frictionless bear* mite oilers. and Matron are here. that and the other counties where those nominations or the elections The next time you are in town come in and ask us his gifts have been so liberal. that follow, we have not accomplish­ about the Rock Island M odel “ F " Tractor. ed the things the fathers said we Spearman Dry G o o d s C o. Valley Road Sy.tem. could do. McNABB LAND COMPANY Our people have grown far more The Store of Better Values The road system in three counties intelligent since those old days. They Spearman and Gruver in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, are brighter and quicker. They have when completed according to pres­ developed from hard working pio­ ent plans, w il cost approximately neers who were often rather siow- Here is a remarkable value *10,000,000. The counties that be­ lieve in building roads of a kind that in a famous Standard Elec­ will stand the usage that future de­ tric Range— three hot­ velopment will require are Cameron, [arvesting Machinery Hildago and Willacy. Cameron was plates, large size oven, lin­ among the first counties in Texas to ed with' rust-resisting build concrete highways, and has metal; a range for years of been so pleased with them that the people of that part o f the State are satisfactory service. not satisfied now with anything short CH EAP .. of the best roads that money can built.

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m n ■ _ j the purchaser will leave poor quality rounded out on the inside to make grade herd can rapidly be built up There are lota of big animals on the hands of the dealer, room for a large udder. The mam­ and kept up to a high standard. De­ email men in the world. | then the dealer will be more particu­ mary system should be well develop­ mand good cows and accept no mb- lar about what he buys. It would bo ed; the udder Bhould be large, stitutc. A blockhead is a man much better not to buy an animal smooth, o f good quality as indicated able to lit his opinions to than to get one that would be prac­ by texture of the skin, and not cut Actresses can appear at only two nel.. GUARANTEED tically worthless, and again it would up between tho quarters. The teats theatres in Tokio, Japan. be more profitable to pay three should bo well and evenly placed, three times the price of a scrub for having tho appearance o f one coming Some men are afraid of nothing Full-Fashioned Foot, one good cow than to buy a scrub from each corner o f a parallelogram. but danger. at one-third the price o f throe scrubs The udder should extend well for­ Narrowed Formatting for the same money. The cost of ward, giving good length from front ankle; less material a scrub is practically as great as of to rear, should be wide and attached here than in the kg. a real cow, so why buy additional high behind. When the cow is dry, trouble and expense by purchasing or after tho udder has been milked scrubs, and then have something that out, it should be small and flabby, Strong Elastic Top. you will be ashamed of rather than with an absence of fleshiness; with proud of. an abundance of loose skin hanging How to Judge a Dairy Cow in folds from the rear attachment. There are a few simple rules that The milk veins should be long, large, can be followed in selecting a dairy winding and tortuous and should en­ cow that will, in ninety per cent of ter the abdomen through numerous Extra-Fine Texture. the cases, insure getting animals of large milk wells. high grade production, as follows: A dtfiry cow should have good All Colors and Shades, Per Pair Beginning with the head— it quality os indicated by tho texture should be relatively short and broad of the skin and hair. The hair for the breed, broad between the should be fine and glossy and the eyes, with prominent eyes, a short skin should be loose, thin and oily. P. M. Maize and Company strong, clean muzzle, good-sized A dairy cow should be free frorn Phone 3 Spearman mouth and nostrils. (As Jerseys are beefiness and should be angular Cut Your Operating the only breed being shipped in, this throughout.the body. Her business description will apply mainly to is to produce milk and not body fat. that breed.) The three wedges should be well de­ Costs in Two The horns should be short, small, fined as follows: From the points of of good texture and curving inward the hips to the shoulder, from the top Power, and power from cheap, low-grade fuel, in and downward. To a trained judge, of the back to the bottom of the cuts the fanner’s operating cost in two, can be seen if only the head o f a cow can be udder forming the base o f the wedge only from Hart-Parr tractora. In. official 'teste, reoej seen, he can usually tell pretty well to an imiginary point beyond the run Hart-Parr set a record of KX23 horsepower h< (By J. W. Jennings, East Texan Cotton Oil Company.) what the rest of the body will be. cow’s head, and through the should­ per gallon o f distillate used, a wcrkTs record at 1 The neck should be lean and blend in ers from point to the withers. time in fuel economy over all-tractors ever tested With the increasing interest in the cattle into a community occupies a smoothly with the shoulders. The Dont's To Remember dairy cow in this county, our people very stragetic position in being able shoulders should be compact over 1. Don’t buy a beefy dairy cow. distillate. Hart-Parr tractors are equipped wit] will do well to exercise good judge­ to materially assist in the upbuilding the withers and should be sharp and 2. Don’t buy a leggy, long-barrer- speeds ahead, from 2% to 4 )f safes per hour and ment in the purchase of their foun­ of the dairy industry in his com­ prominent, giving the appearence of ed, shallow-bodied cow. built for small, medium, and large farms. Gome in i dation stock in order to get stuff of munity. Ho can ship in good stuff, a thin edge of a wedge, the points 3. Don’t buy a cow with a small sec the 1928 line today. good type and conformation. If thereby stocking the country with of the shoulders forming the lower peaked udder. good cattle are bought to start with, high producing cows; or, he can ship part of the wedge. The chest should 4. Don’t buy a cow whdse teats Hart-Parr Owners Are Hart-Parr Boosts the industry will steadily increase in cows of poor quality, discourage be deep and wide as indicated by appear to all come out of the same as it should do, but, if inferior stock the industry, and at the same time the width between the front legs; hole. “I have been pulling two twelve-foot one-way plows in I is bought, which fails to deliver the injure his own reputation as a deal­ the heart girth should be full, the 5. Don’t buy a cow that looks like not being overloaded at any time. I plowed 320 acres in tive hours at a cost of 6c per acre for fuel and lubrici goods, money will be lost, not only er. Every dealer should exercise top line, or back, should be straight a Chihuahua. drilled 2,200 acres of wheat pulling three eight-sixteen di in the original purchase price, but great care in selecting the stock he and strong, with the joints o f the C. Don’t buy a cow just because ing 149 acres per day for total cost of $90 for fuel, the industry will be set back possible buys, and he should bear in mind veterbra being rather prominent; she has a Jersey color; color does grease.” M. W. Truax, Farnsworth, Texas. for several year to come. Such a the fact that when he goes into a the barrel should be long, deep and not give milk. condition has existed in several herd, he can only buy the culls from with a well sprung rib to insure I do not wish to leave the impres­ counties o f the Panhandle because that herd, unless the owner should be great capacity for consuming large sion in the article that I would ad­ Spearman Motor Comp o f cows that have been shipped in closing out his herd, or unless the amounts of rough feed. The hips vise the buying of only purebred, from other sections that were not up dealer is willing to pay the price for should be wide apart and level. The registered cows, for that is not what COOKE-MATHEWS good stuff. to standard. This has caused net rump (from the point of the hip to I would advise. Everyone cannot be AUTHORIZED DEALER IN I only the farmers to lose faith in the The Farmer’s Duty the pinbone) should be long, smooth n brender, nnd futhermore, I would proposition, but the bankers end The purchaser has the last word and level, indicating that the udder far rather have a herd of high pro­ businesss men refused to finance in such transactions, and as he is the will be long from the rear to the ducing high-grade cows than a herd man who is finally to profit or lose fron t; and not cut up between the of low-producing registered cows. in the deal, he should exercise just quarters. The tail setting should be However, I would recommend the as much care in selecting his animals smooth and level and not chopped use of nothing but high-producing from what is offered him, as the off. The hind legs should be neat registered bulls. Through this prac­ dealer should in buying them. If and thin (cat-hammed) and well tice being carried out consistently, a

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