The Mexia Weekly Herald. (Mexia, Tex.), Vol. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 21, 1916 Page: 4 of 8
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AN APPRECIATED GIFT.
We are under obligations to
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Edwards
. of Troup, presidents of the Tex-
as Press Association, for a
pretty calendar for the coming
year. A picture of a beautiful
maiden with an arm full of
flowers, adorns the background,
but more beautiful still is the
"Bob Taylor's Dream of Heav-
en," printed on an attached
slip, and more beautiful than
either is the sentiment of the
greeting from -the presidents,
in which they.say: "We can't
'remember' you with gifts of
gold or worldly gain, but we do
pray that we may be neighbors
to you in that realm of eternal
bliss of which Bob Taylor
sings." Thanks, kind friends!
This calendar will be placed
where it will always be on duty
in our sanctum.
Christmas editions are arriv-
ing at this office. They are all
neatly printed and full of Xmas
reading, including holiday ads
galore.
This much must be said for
Admiral du Fournet—he took
the con out of Constantine.—
Dallas Evening Journal.
Who took the tan out of
him?
Another 1 6,000 National
Guardsmen have been ordered
home, but 75,000 of the volun-
teers will be kept on the border
as long as General Pershing re-
mains in Mexico.
Georgia reports a new bever-
age called "Whackum." At
the sixteenth stage of spili-
flication caused by it the victim
iies on his back and reaches up
for the ground.—Geo. Bailey in
Houston Post.
And we suppose he only finds
blue sky—not even more moon-
shine.
THERE'S A HOME-
LIKE COSINESS
in a warm colored rug. In our
exhibit there are rugs that will
add the "homey" tone so desir-
able. There are rugs in pretty
patterns, others in plain colors.
They are in every shape and
size and considering quality our
prices represent the greatest
rug values in town.
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"The Best Quality
WE SELL IT FOR LESS
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WE ARE PLEASED
TO SHOW YOU
our line of exclusively designed
wall paper, and will gladly co-
operate with you in selecting
suitable patterns for your
home. Through studying the
needs of our customers we have
assembled a stock that permits
of great possibilities in both
quality and price.
-Sanidewn Felt Mattresses,
—High Grade New Wilson Sew-
ing Machines at $22.50.
—"Sidway" Baby Carriages
and Sulkies
—Innertufted double tick guar-
anteed 20 years.
—Matting Boxes and Cedar
Chests.
—Davenports and Duofolds
Beds.
—New Home Sewing Machines
—Needles for all machines—oil,
—Wizard Mops and Polish,
—O'Cedar Mops and Polish,
—Jap-a-Lac Varnish—Stains,
—Floor Finish,
—White and Colored Enamels,
—Picture frames made to order.
—All Wool and Cotton Blankets,
—Down and Feather Pillows,
—Comforts—all grades,
—Window Shades—extra wide,
—Glass and Putty,
—Leggett & Piatt Bed Springs,
—Rugs, Mattings, Linoleums,
—Comfort Rockers,
—Door Mats,
—Trunks, Bags and Suit Cases.
Come in and see our Stock, let
us figure on your needs.
Best Service and Goods at
RIGHT PRICES
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
John R. Corley
Funerol Director and Embalmer
MEX1A, : TEXAS
DAINTY DINING
ROOM FURNITURE,
adds zest to food and adds to
the pride of the housewife. We
have it in various woods and
models, both period and mod-
ern. You certainly should visit
the exhibit where we know you
will be charmed with the furni-
ture and pleased with the
prices.
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EXCEPTIONAL LIBRARY
FURNITURE.
is now on display at our store.
Audit is exceptional in more
ways than one. Comprising the
very latest designs, in all the
popular woods, made by the fa-
mousmakers in an endurable
manner,and being sold at the
very lowest prices, it really pre-
sents a wonderful chance to buy
right.
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tion will receive consideration.
Certainly there could be no bet-
ter time than now to talk
peace, and certainly England
should not offer much objection
to it, considering that she has
done very little of the fighting.
California has her "Raisin
Day," and Houston, of recent
years, has observed "Rice
Day," as a means of educating
"he public to consume those
two products. Why not a 'Max-
c Valley Grape Fruit Day?"—
Brownsville Herald.
Respectfully referred to
Judd Lewis.
Senators Culberson a n d
Sheppard have centered on Du-
val West of San Antonio for
Judge of the Western Federal
Department of Texas. This
bench was once occupied by
Judge Duval, grandfather of
Mr. West, and the grand son
will fill his paternal ancestor's
shoes with honor to the family
and credit to the nation.
And now each congressman
is to have a stenographer in ad-
dition to the private secretary
already allowed, all being paid
for by the tax payers. And the
private secretary's salary has
been raised from $1500 to
$2000 per year. The question
that Jones will ask is: "What is
the private secretary going to
do while the stenographer does
the work?"
Right off the bat England
said the time is not ripe to talk
peace. But after thinking over
the matter for a day she now
says Germany's peace proposi-
Villa threatens to raise an
army of 25,000 and send small
bands to different points along
the border and raid Texas
towns and burn and loot as
they go. Just how far they will
go depends on how much re-
sistance your Uncle Sam offers.
If he stands by and allows the
sassy greaser to come and
go at will, some of our people
along the border had better
hunt tall timber in the interior,
but if he will just turn his head
a little while and let Funston
and Pershing get a good start
in the direction of the bandit
camp, old Villa's days will be
numbered, and a very few at
that.
The big generals of the Unit-
ed States army say the Nation-
al Guard mobilization on the
border was a military failure,
and that if our volunteers had
been thrown against a well or-
ganized army when they first
landed down there they would
not have known what hit them.
They are in favor of universal
training and a larger standing
armj as a means of national de-
fense.
The editor of the country
newspaper serves his communi-
ty also by some of the things he
fails to print—the omission of
carping criticism, or matters
hurtful or degrading to com-
munity life. His newspaper is
his own, and if he is wise he
will not play into the hands of
interests hostile to the highest
community developed.—Harlin-
gen Star.
Then you said something,
brother. Frequently we are
asked why we do not roast this
or that, and usually the fellow
that asks the question does not
even take the paper—least wise
he is not on the pay list, but
probably borrows it and reads
it, and thinks he is competent
to tell the editor what to print.
But as a rule the editor knows
pretty well what he ought not
to print.
Washington, Dec. 14.—The
war department is paying out
$75,000 a day to the dependent
I families of enlisted men of the
i regular army and the National
: Guard, Major General Sharpe,
I quartermaster general, told the
house military committee
Thursday. The $2,000,000 fund
for this purpose, already pro-
i vided, is virtually exhausted
jand the emergency legislation
will be asked to continue it as
deficiency of nearly $5,000,000
I would be shown by the end of
the fiscal year. The law limits
payment to mothers, wives and
children of soldiers. — Press
Dispatch.
And all of this is necessary
in order to keep one sassy
greaser from coming over into
Texas to raid and murder at
will.
NO PAPER
NEXI WEEK
This will be the last issue of j
the Herald this year. Next;
j week being the holidays, and j
J as the office force wants a lit-!
! tie rest, we will not get out a '
j paper until the first week in I
January.
We are quite sure our read-
ers will not begrudge us the
few days rest that we will get
while cleaning up and getting
ready for next year's business.
We wish all
A Merry Christmas, and
A Happy New Year.
Strat Richards visited rela-
tives here Monday.
FOR THAT DULL FEELING
AFTER EATING.
I have used Chamberlain's
Tablets for some time, and can
testify that they have done me
more good than any tablets I
have ever used. My trouble was
a heavy dull feeling after eat-
ing.—David Freeman, Kempt,
Nova Scotia. These tablets
strengthen the stomach and
improve the digestion. They
also regulate the liver and
bowels. They are far superior
to pills but cost no more. Sold
by all dealers. «.
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Speedoline does the work.
Christmas^A
Lasting
Children take Ballard's Hore-
hound Syrup willingly because
it tastes nice. There isn't a I
better remedy anywhere for j
children's coughs, hoarseness
and bronchitis. It's a good med-
icine and easy to take. Price
25c, 50c and $1.00 per bottle.
Sold by Means Drug Store.
WE HAVE PAID UP
Mexia, Texas, Dec. 21, 1916.
We the following have paid
up since last issue of the Her-
ald. Neighbor, if you owe any
back subscription come in dur-
ing the next few days and pay
the editor. He needs it and
will appreciate it.
There are yet a number on
the delinquent list who ought
to pay up before the year ends.
Paid since Dec. 14:
W. F. Bond (new) $1.00
S. H. Beene (advance) 1.00
Gus Megginson 1.00
Mrs. H. R. Parker 2.50
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Houx, N. P. The Mexia Weekly Herald. (Mexia, Tex.), Vol. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 21, 1916, newspaper, December 21, 1916; Mexia, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth292381/m1/4/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Gibbs Memorial Library.