The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 14, 1912 Page: 5 of 8
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Notice to the Public.
Any erioneous reflection upon lb
character, standing or reputation of j
any person, firm or corporation
which may appear in the column"!
of The Herald will be gladly coi
reeled upon its being brought t
the attention of the publishers.
r Mien pro-
rebate is
aid a short
id the farm-
buy some
: ways raise,
eonclii ion will be de-
h'. indeed. Learn a les-
n 'nun the past and don't
if;;eii'l oti your merchant to
■'tipply y at with something
mi can raise yoursn'.f.
h is ■> disgrace to the state
1" M -■ ;ac!ii;.-ctts in perm it-
Red! awn M-W3.
Oh! When spring comes-,
which is close at hand! .
Because the peach trees are 111
full bloom and they look so
very pretty.
Mrs. W. S. Barnes is spend-
ing a few days in Rusk this
week at the bedside of her
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KIT CHI5 N S ETS
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fficers of Lawrence,
New telephone poles arp
ing distributed from the Angr
Una river to the store at Lii
wood.
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Better 'preparation of th-
soil, careful selection and tc.st
ing of seed, rational method
of planting, and shallow am
intensive cultivation have Oeei
wording wonders in southeri
agi culture.
t tlie instigation of the mill-
tiers, to arrest and detain
nvd children in order
;t 11 • 'v accept a reduction
v: i^ys. But why go to
Massachusetts to find the
1 tve grinder. Recently, in
}''"-cussing what was to bt
Ti" for an orphan girl, a
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• !)•>.rl:-.-d, "M inm-i will give
or a job in her bonnet fae<
ry sewing, if she can find a
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ork for he
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The high price of feed, the
condition of stock and the
scat city of money among
farmers, all combine to make
the outlook gloomy enough.
It seems that the position
of superintendent of roads and
bridges was not created bv the
commissioners court. When
such bad roads and unsafe
bridges are constantly travel-
ed over, it seems that the crea-
tion of the pontion indicated
would be the part of wisdom
and economy,
M tguanimous mama!
soon round out her
'tree score and ten and wind
up with the Massachusetts
.■.til", owners.-
The tomato growers arc de-
spondent by reason of the lafe
and •continued unfavorable
weather. The acreage in this
business covers an extenshe
area in this county, and a
great deal of money has been
invested; so that in the event
,of total 01- even partial failure
of the crop, seriaus pecuniary
loss will be sustained.
The second day of April is
the day we elect new alder-
men. The town of Alto cau
uot be too careful about putting
in aldermen with breadth ol
mind. A shallow contracted
mind full of prejudice and
small ideas will cast a shadow
over the town. Let's not risk
that kind just now, but put
men in that will rush Alto to
the limit.
The experiences of the far-
mer has proven time and again
that without his raising a
sufficient supply of feed stufl
for his stock, be the character
of that feed what it may, that
Not -iuce the day of the
immortal Davy Crockett who
•mid that lie felt that the Lord
I:-:d called him to be a mem-
ber "f congress, has any sub-
sequent candidate for that dis-
tinguished position been in-
spired to make the race until
Hon. Ceo. P>. Terrell an-
nounced his candidacy. He
said in his speech at Nacogdo-
ches that he felt he was so in-
spired; and, in response to that
inspiration he is making
strenous efforts to get the
•omination. Reports received
iVorn places visited by him
ire encouraging and induces
the belief that, should 110 can-
i:date from the Northern end
of the district enter the race,
lie will be elected.
father, Mr. Hough, who is j; 4 \ pr r>
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Miss Nellie K. Cole spent a ! M
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few days with Miss Coy Cole ' yi
last week. j
Miss L-'la Rhodes is 011 the
sick list this week.
A. S. Cole is reported some
better at this writing.
Miss Coreua Moore of Dial-
ville was the guest of Miss
Isibelle Barnes last Sunday.
There will be preaching at
Redlawn every 4th Sunday at
3 p. m. Everybody come and
tear Brother Ray. He is a
fine preacher.
Jim Crouch was in Morri 1
11st Sunday visiting Mi.->-
Friend.
There will be an entertain-
in nt at Redlawn at the W.
O. W. hali 011 next 3rd Satur-
day night. Everybody is in-
vited.
Well as the weather looks
so chill I guess I had better
;o sic if 1 can't cheer some
jne up. VVill do better next
week as I think there will be
nore news. I hope so aV
Redlawn i.eems to be quite a
ousiness place.
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Dry Goods and Shoes j)'
Heed quarters for a 11
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We are now prepared to take care of you:
in the f d'owing lines:
ants
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The ice factories of the Uni-
ted States employ approxi-
mately twenty thousand peo-
ple; those of Texas two thous-
and,
Berryman & Walters
The FIRM
THATMADE
alto famous
I will press 2 suits and 1
pair of pants for $1. Gel
your name on my pressing
club list.
Juo. W. Ray, your best tailor
Never loosen or throw out
auy more silage than you
want to feed immediately.
Nicest line of embroiders
ever shown in Alto and tht
prices are right at Burnett's.
Better preparation of th*.
soil, careful selection and tesu
uigof seed is the best time
spent 111 making the crop.
l'\>r sale at a bargain a
A lute Sewing Machine. Too
iight for tailoring. See John
VV. Ray, the tailor.
Mi-. Peavish says that before
tliev were married Mr. Peavi; h
stiil they would always have a loi
... company in the house, and now
as many as four bill collectors
mietiuies call 011 lier ill one day.
LADIES—At Burnetts you
vill find your padding thread
two spools for five cents.
for seed, for stfle. Apply t*
he Cherokee Orchard farm,
Brunswick, Texas. Postoffice,
Morrill, Texas.
Speaking Appointments.
Hon. Martin Dies, candi
date for congress, will deliver |
speeches in Cherokee count\
at the following places and
times, when he will discuss
the issues of the diy and y,i\e
in account of his stewardship,
to-wit:
Alto, Thursday, April 4th,
2 p. 111.
Forrest School House, April
Dress Goods ot aii Kinds, Notions
Men's Clothing and the
Best Line of Shoes ever earned in Town
Hats tor Everybody.
GROCERIES ALWAYS FRESH.
Howard Si Lively.
5 p
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4th, S o'clocl
Rusk, Fr;day, Apiil 5th, 2
p. 111.
Dialville, Frida}', April 5th,
o'clock.
J acksonville Saturday, Apri 1
6th, 2 p. m.
j\lt. Selman, Saturday,
April 6th, 8 p. 111.
The public interested in the
congressional race cordially
invited to hear him.
We sell the best flour in
town. Try a sack.
N. H Aguew.
At Cost.
For the benefit of those
needing glasses Dr. Roberts
vvill sell them the best glass
and best frame made at cost
duriug the remainder of his
>tay in Alto.
Phone Agnew when you are
rushed for groceries for he puts
them there at once.
The Home Mission Ladies
vill give a white sale 011 the
29th and 30th of March at J,
vV. Halcomb& Co.'s store.
We will have many nice
t lings and will appreciate
your help toward us.
Sue King,
Press Reporter.
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J New Spring Millinery
yi We now have on display one of the choicest K
\ selections of Spring Millinery that we have ever had
w the pleasure of showing. All the newest from fash-
j*j ion centers have been marshalled together by our &,
Millinery Chief into a harmonious whole of unrivaled 1*
elegance.
^ Pretty Ilats y
Stylish hats^with all the grace and dash that our \d
experienced trimmer can put into them wc have for
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our inspection
5 or 6 doses "666" will cuie
any case of Chills and Fever.
Price, 25c.
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Our Millinery Department this season will be t'J
under the supervision of an efficient artist. Miss ,„j\
- Robin Golladav, who will take great pleasure in (
ytf showing the ladies the newest creations in stylish J
headwear for the coming season. ^
yf Come and bring your friend-, get acquainted
▼J and inspect our line. All are wclcome whether you
buy or uot. Yours lor business,
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Allen, E. E. The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 14, 1912, newspaper, March 14, 1912; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth214184/m1/5/?rotate=270: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Stella Hill Memorial Library.