The Olney Enterprise. (Olney, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, February 7, 1919 Page: 6 of 12
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THE OLNEY ENTERPRISE—100 Per Cent American
The Olney Enterprise
Entered at the Postoffice at
Olney, Texas as second-class
matter
Published every Friday at Olney,
Texas. Established 1910
R. Shuffler, Editor and Owner
Four issues constitute one
month, and all advertising will be
run and charged for until ordered
out.
Subscription Rates:
One year_________________$1.50
Six Months______________ .75
Four Months_____________ .50
Advertising Rates:
Display, per inch------------15c
Reading Notices, per line-----05c
Plate Matter, per inch-----1254c
Preferred Position, per inch, —25c
Special rates on contracts for
more than 1,000 inches to be used
in twelve months.
In order to insure insertion in
the paper, advertisers must have
copy for the ads in this office not
iater than Wednesday noon.
As a rule we would not waste the
space to publish such a bunch of
“bunk” as that appearing else-
where in this issue under the cap-
tion “Iconoclast,” and written by
our popular and prominent Social-
ist eating-house manager, Ed
Cheves. But he insinuates that the
newspapers are afraid to print any-
thing which does not coincide with
the view of its advertisers, and we
-are-,jointing his “bunk” just to
show him that here' is at least one
paper that runs its columns to suit
itself. We know that none of our
advertisers will agree with 11 Icono-
clast, ” as he terms himself, and for
that matter neither will anybody
else who has any common sense.
How could local merchants do
otherwise than buy manufactured
articles out of town when there are
no local factories? Why shouldn’t
a newspaper use ready-prints if it
is thus enabled to give its readers
more value for their money? As
for The Enterprise it sells a com
modify termed “space” to adver-
tisers, and along with the “space”
throws in a full measure of “ser-
vice,” which, taken together makes
a dividend-paying investment for
the advertiser. Jts Editorial
columns are not for sale, neither
are its news columns tainted or in
any manner controlled by any man
or set of men. Ed Cheves knows
that is true. What he hopes to
accomplish through such rot is too
deep for us.
“ State-wide prohibition and wo-
man suffrage is coming and the old
time democrat, who opposed both,
is in a hellofafix. ” says Uncle Bill
Gilliland in his Baird Star last
week, and knowing him as we do,
we hereby extend sympathy to
said old-time democrats, “one of
whom he is which.”
A Large Line
of Beauty Aids
Every woman wants to be as attractive
as possible. -And it's perfectly right
that she should be.
Actresses are more envied and admired
perhaps, than any other class of women
Yet they are not always the most
beautiful.
They attribute their charms in a meas-
ure to the regular use of good creams,
lotions, etc.
We have a line of the latest and most
effective beauty aids, perfumes, etc., to
please the most exacting.
Anderson Drug Co.
OLNEY, TEXAS PHONE No. 25
road area of its own and vote two
or three hrndred thousands of dol-
lars in bonds to build some real
365-day-in-the-year roads.
Just,a short time now until we
vote on that sidewalk ordinance.
We believe it will carry all right,
but we are positive that it would be
almost unanimous if the people
thoroughly understood the proposi-
tion. Read over the official notice
in the paper again this week and
then go talk to one of the members
of the City Council and let them
explain to you how it will work out
i ou have builded well, oh builder,
Your ships have weathered the gale
They have performed your every
duty,
And not a rent in their sail.
At the front in stormy Flanders,
Where the cannons roared and
boomed;
Or in the wild stormy ocean,
Where many a vessel was doomed.
cases that will justify the invest-
ment. There is but one safe rule
to follow for those who would dis-
criminate. That rule is to consult
a banker. Whether or not you
patronize his bank, there are but
few who have succeeded in this
high calling -who will not gladly
advise the prospective investor.
Earnings are too valuable and
represent too much toil to be
thrown away when safe advice may
be had for the asking.—Dallas
News.
One of the most encouraging
things, we have encountered recent-
ly was when we accidentally ran
into a bunch of farmers on the
streets here Monday arguing in
favor of a bond issue to build some
permanent roads in our country.
We were agreeably surprised to
find the sentiment among the
dozen or more who were talking
almost unanimously in favor of a
road bond issue. The condition of
our roads for the past two months
has been almost a sufficient argu-
ment to convert anybody, and we
predict that before the year is out,
this Olney country will define a
The Enterprise thanks The
Chillieothe Valley News for the fol-
lowing compliment in its last issue :
“The News is pleased to note that
the esteemed Olney Enterprise is
able to return to its old size “befo’
the wall.” Last issue of the paper
as 12 pages chock full of good
reading and a splendid show of live
advertising matter. Olney like
Chillieothe is unfortunate in not
being a county site, but this dis-
advantage is in part offset by a -live
wide-awake lot of business men.
Editor Ralph Shuffle^ is giving
them a fine paper and they in re-
turn show substantial evidence of
appreciation. ’ ’
The teachers are now demand-
ing a commensurate recompense
for skilled services rendered, and
they will win. This just about
leaves the country printers and
publishers ‘alone in the under-dog
blast—and perhaps even these
gourd-heads may finally wake up.
There is no craft that requires the
years of careful preparation, as to
mental equipment and mechanical
skill, and the necessary investment
is equal that of the average mer-
chant ; and as a whole these chumps
seem mainly concerned in seeing
how much they can do for nothing,
or lfow much of invidious compari-
son they can withstand without
evincing any spirit. Yes. Chumps.
—People’s Review, (Henrietta.)
EVERLASTING LIES
Although the charges of disloyal
ty against La Follette, the unspeak-
able, have been dismissed in the
Senate, it is good to know that one
Senator had the courage and manli-
ness to express his opinion concern-
ing the speech made by this apolo-
gist for Germany at St. Paul on
Sept. 20, 1917.
Senat'or Williams of Mississippi
standing directly across the aisle
from La Follette, brought a flush
of shame to the face of one of those
who condoned the treasonable
utterances of the man who discred-
its Wisconsin, by saying a few
plain words that badly needed say-
ing.
These sentences should be re-
membered :
“I find in that speech the charge
that the United States went to war
to protect Morgan interests,
find in that speech the charge that
the United States went to war and
sacrificed our children in order
that rich Americans might ride on
■munitions boats.
“It is an everlasting lie that the
people of the United States went
to war to protect Morgan interests
or capitalistic interests.
“It is an everlasting lie that the
people ever sent their boys to be
cannon fodder in Europe so that
Americans might ride on munitions
vessels.
“It is an everlasting lie that the
Lusitania was armed or carried any
dangerous explosive, or that any
law was violated by Americans tak-
ing passage.
“It is an everlasting lie that the
Americans who went down to their
graves on that memorable day of
German barbarity went there to
uphold the doctrine of capitalism
or to protect munitions.”
When the soldiers from Wiscon-
sin who went forth in the service
of their country return to take up
again the duties of civilian life,
which include the duty of voting,
they will not forget these “ever-
lasting lies. ’ ’ La Follette is not the
only United States Senator now
shaking in his boots in fear and
trembling because of the fearful
handwriting on the wall. When
Johnny comes marching home
again there will be something doing
among the political, has-beens who
endeavored to discredit him and
bring shame upon his country’s
cause. It will be interesting and
instructive to note the results.—
The Bellman.
Again, Oh Master Builder,
I say you have builded well,
For you put men across the ocean,
That drove German Kultur to hell.
Oh, build you a ship, now, builder,
That will ride the stormy wave,
And float the Star Spangled Ban-
ner,
In honor of our brave,
One that tells of a mighty nation,'
That lies across the sea,
That speaks for true Democracy,
That all men might be free.
So let us give three cheers, lads,
For the good old U. S. A.,
We are going back to our country,
And we’re going back to stay.
But we won’t forget the noble lads,
Who in France will have to stay;
The boys that stopped the German
drive,
And died in the roaring fray.
With a grim smile on their faces,
And their rifles flaming hot,
They thought not of the danger,
But all leaped over the top.
Before they had covered the dis-
tance
Their fire made the enemy reel,
And then, when least expected,
They charged with cold steel.
Sleep on, Oh lads of the A. E. F.
We know that you died game,
To those at home you all are dear,
You have made a glorious name.
In the years to come, when , words-
recall
Past days of blood and strife,
We’ll think of you, Oh noble lads,
That gave for us your life.
So when you reach the Pearly
Gates,
And you go to the City of Rest,
Your passport will be hehcled,
“A soldier of the A. E. F.”
UNDERTAKING!
When in need of any thing in this line
call W. N. Lunn, the only Licensed
Embalmer in Olney. *
He will give you the best of service.
Always ready to go Day or Night. No
charge for delivering Caskets any-
where.
BOLDING & LUNN-
Day Phone 74
THE FORNITORE MEN
Night Phone 140
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OLNEY LIGHT & POWER
COMPANY
24hour current except Sun-
days. Have your house wir-
ed for the clean, convenient
light—electricity. See us
for Electrical supplies, and
let us tell you about electric
power for you power needs.
Do It Electrically
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4 ED CHEVES’ CAFE AND
GRIMES’ BARBER SHOP
J. C. Grimes, Prop.
First Class Barber Work
Shining Parlor and Bath
House. Agents for Steam
Laundry—Work Called for
and delivered. Courteous
treatment, and we will ap-
preciate your business.
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W. C. NOAH—LAND MAN
Farms, Ranches and City
Property for Sale
List your property with me
for quick sale and a square
deal—or if you want to buy
let me show you my list of
Real Bargains.
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C. W. TRUE SADDLERY & +
HARNESS COMPANY +
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Anything you need in Sad- +
dies and Harness or Repair +
Work at Reasonable Prices. +
Complete Shoe Repair Shop *
in Connection +
Let us work over your old +
Shoes and they will give you +
a lot more service. +
The government is requesting us
to figure up our 1918 income, so
that there will be no delay in turn-
ing in our income tax schedules at
the proper time. It is also delicate-
ly hinting at the probability of a
Victory Liberty loan in the spring.
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Those fellows who do not like it
because the paper is stopped when
the sbscription expires, and those
who refuse to pay for it when it
has been sent over time, ought to
try their hand at running- a news-
paper for a while. They might then
learn a little sense as well as a few
things about business.—Chillieothe
News.
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Telephone No. 130
CONFECTIONERY
We serve Short Orders of
all kinds, serve them quick
and cook them right. We
also keep cold Bevo, and we
make a specialty of cooked
meats and fine pies for our
customers to take home.
GOING OIL WILD
The drys are satisfied, the wets
are dissatisfied. But how about
the class of our citizens who are
wetter than dry and dryer than
wet—how do they take it.?'
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The High Cost of Living has
neither been an invited
come visitor. When
bow of farewell
ready to speed tli
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“Form a company and get the
dough” apears to be the slogan of
many new oil companies that are
organized overnight put out their
agents with alluring blue prints
showing derricks on every tract,
and distribute handsomely litho-
graphed certificates in exchange
for an autographed check that will
be duly recognized by the cashier
of some reliable bank. This stock
is purchased by the innocent who,
as a majority, labor under a state
bordering on emotional insanity,
produced as a result of the wild
representations made by the solicit-
or as to the possibilities of a small
investment. ’ ’ They inquire
neither as to the character of the
solicitor or the reliabity of the com
pany issuing the stock, the location
or nature of the property upon
which it is based, if based upon
anything, or the probability of hav-
ing anything of real value behind
it. Any prudent man would
develop such facts before investing
his money. The stock all sold in
their first company, our fly-by-
night promoters buy a lease for one
or two thousand dollars and' hasti-
ly organize a second company with
$50,000 or $100,000 capital, sell the
stock and begin with their third
operation. So on ad infinitum.
Such proceedings must inevit-
ably leave in their wake a trail of
wage-earners who will mourn the
day that oil was discovered in their
home state. On the other hand,
there are many legitimate com-
panies, organized by honorable
men, in which every dollar invest-
ed represents the value of actual
holdings, which will be explored
for production purposes. Such
companies, financed conservative-
ly, wisely administered and with
legitimate purposes in view, have
and will pay dividends in most
A complete line of Staple
and Fancy Groceries at all
times. Prompt and efficient
Service and courteous treat-
ment at all times. Give us
a fair trial is all that we ask
Fruits and Vegetables
in Season.
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GEO RICE THE JEWELER +
At Rexall Store *
Watches, -Clocks, Silver- +
ware and Cut Glass. We *
have the largest and most +
up-to-date Stock of Jewel- +
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man- Kodak supplies +
Repairing: — of W atches,
Clocks and Jewelery by a
man who knows how.
OLNEY HARDWARE CO.
J. K. Thomas, Prop.
Shelf and Heavy Hardware
Wagons, Buggies, and Farm
Tools and Implements of all
kinds. We will appreciate
your business and will treat
you right. Call and see us
when you are in Olney.
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WALTER B. PARTAIN +
Painter and Decorator +
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See me for estimates on
your Painting, Paperhang-
ing, Interior and Exterior
Decorating. First-class work
at Reasonable prices. Leave
calls at W. C. Bowman
Lumber Company.
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Olney and Newcastle +
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Portraits, Commercial +
Views and +
ENLARGEMENTS +
. Kodak Finishing Neatly +
Done. Kodaks and Films +
for Sale. We lend Kodaks. +
Call and see us. +
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CHElSNUTT’S BARBER +
SHOP +
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Building. Courteous and +
careful attention to your +
needs in our line at all times +
We are Steam Laundry +
agents and will appreciate +
your patronage. +
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D. V. S. +
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Member State Veterinary +
Board of Examiners and +
Deputy State Inspector. +
Office Phone 25 +
Residence Phone 165 +
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J.L. Jones, Prop. Phone 68 +
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REXALL DRUG STORE +
Olney, Texas +
A complete ‘ line of Drugs, +
Druggist Sundries, Station- *
ery and Toilet Articles, +
Cigars, Tobaccos. +
Sanitary Soda Fountain +
Serving all of the popular +
Soft Drinks. Courteous +•
treatment and efficient ser- +
*' vice at all times. Will ap- +
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Steam Vulcanizing +
* All work Guaranteed to be +
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+ Magnoia Petroleum pro +
+ ducts—see me for Gasoline +
* and oils. +
+ At City Garage +
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Shuffler, R. The Olney Enterprise. (Olney, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, February 7, 1919, newspaper, February 7, 1919; Olney, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1105899/m1/6/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Olney Community Library.