The Abilene Weekly Reporter (Abilene, Tex.), No. 14, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 3, 1918 Page: 3 of 8
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THEAB1LIK REPORTER ABILENE." TEXAS
TO
The habit and practice of
thrift and saving is so im-
portant to business gener-
ally that we urge every one
4o buy THRIFT .STAMPS
and WAR SAVING Stamps
If we do not save and
help our Government we
can not hope to win the
vai
Buy today and keep buy-
ing just as long as the war
lasts.
E
Citizens National Bank
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SCHOOL'S
SERVICE FLAG DF
95 stars en
v in: T T Y mttm: CKHKMUNY
TlirilSDAY MOlLMNG CIVK.N
II Y SM'IUTY.
Mm!) -Former Students of
Sclu.ol H:ne (lone Out ti
tfelit fiiv n Free '
World.
II kh
f
Tho Abilene high srhool has a
- rvlfe ping wiU nlnat.Vi.tlvo nine
t in mi lt whito field In itta midst
t the rod border representing the
ic-d-blooded ox-students wlio hnvo of-
i tod tliolr lives. !f needs be to put
the jellow In thu black knlsor nnd hie
ri'y horde.
Tho flng was presented Thursday who love them
tcrrlblo wnr. tho Insults nnd Injuries'
I Trotn norinany had become unpardon-
able nnd the liberty of n freo people
i-ndaugerod whop alio bad tried to
bring Mexico into n war with us;
twhon she had denied ub tho freedom
i of tho soas; whon alio hnd filled our
! country with splos to corrupt our peo-
ple after plucky llttlo Belgium vns
jgraipnd nnd torn by tho rolentloi"!
' mailed fist of Germany and her peo
ple ground bonoath the heel of tho
Huiih; whon tho flat? of our country
was o IiiBUltod and such maddening
aggressions mado on our dignity thut
wo ns n nntlon of solf respecting POo-
ple could no longer maintain our po-
Isltlon of neutrality then wbh war do-
1 fin rod.
1 "Wo doubt whether history can
show any case of the triumph of de-
mocracy hh remarlmblo as was tho ac-
toiitnnco of conscription by tho Amor-
lain paople whon they saw that war
was upon them. A call for nton-n
strong truo bravo mon rang out over
tho laud and thu flowor of our nation
anawerosl thnt call nnd volunteered to
fight for us. for our schools our
homes our country and democracy
"Wp Jiafe cnusefor prldo In tho way
Town mW borno'hersolf in tho pa-
triotism of Abilene; but most of all
of the nlnety-flvo young njon from tho
Uiilouo high school who nro now serv-
ing undor tho Stars nnd Strlpos
"But in pnylng tribute to theso noble
fhoya wo can not forgot tho mothers
They also sono who
morning nt tho chapel hour. Bosldos I only Btnnd and wait For oach boy
'in- high school students many town who is wearing tho khaki today there
pwiplo. Homo of whom have sons In tho Is some mother whoso honrt Is sad
itlgh school honor roll of patriots-land lonely for her son some bravo
uitnpised tho brief and beautiful lit-' mother who Is willing to give her sou
Hi ceremony of presentation ongin- to tho eauso of right and Justice
ml by tho girls of the Ilousekeep-i "Those mothers' hearts aro brave
Mi' socluty drossotl in khaki blouse and strong loving and faithful but to
with rlflos in thoir hands.- thorn la given tho hardor task of
MIbh Oaylo Williams recited Tin' watching longing and praying and
Mar Spangled Banner nocomponled ( tlioy nro called upon to make the
iiy the iilano with tho audience stand- greatest nnd" noblest sacrifice of all
mg Miss Winifred Flshor played the In this mighty struggle.
Wolin and Miss Hasol Jointings audi "To you mothers of theso comrades
Mihs Tlllott gavo the piano numbers iof ours to you who havo mado tho
fine of tho songs was wrltton by Frank supremo sacrifko In sending your
-Mdnton of Atlanta with music by sous ovor thoro to take their place In
Miss Tlllott trench and camp we wlah to give our
Tho high school Is not only doing i congratulations for the honor ou havo
its nart In ulvins bovs for tho se.rIiu..iu bolne mothers to such noblo sons.
Mil is also buying Thrift StnmpB and "Because we hold those comrades
t-rtiflcates ami doing other patriotic
work The iirogram presented Tliurs-
t.i wan as follows:
Heading "The Star Spangled Ban
ner" Oaylo Williams
girls.
Old Olory Iiy Society.
Presentation speech Julia Glenn.
Tboro's a Sorvlco Flag Flying. By
Society. '
Housekeepers who gave the pro-
gram Miss Jnnoway. Gayle Williams
i-ivtnia McDanlel. Margaret Bass.
Mdinie Nelioii. Blllo Honeu. I.uclJe
frd Ruth Chambers Tail Chambers.
Dorothy Compere Hasel Jennings
V mirred Fisher. Ora Oruton OuIOa
M -- lone Shackelford Lesey MoLe-
in e Julia Glenn Alice Farr Ruuy
rtnon Sadie Lsa Hyru iSvelyn Mc-
i tri pearl Crawford Alice Fuller.
lit Lillian Miller. Mary Lynn Sides.
l'reaeiitation by Julia Glenn:
Mothers Friends and Fellow Stu-
dents John Jaf Chapman writing in the
uirent issue of ttie Atlantic siaiumy
in loving romembrance and out of re
spoct for their parents who aro will
ing to sacrifice their sons to so worthy
a unuse tho Housekeepers wish to
presont this service flag with m
Amorlca Hero's My Boy Chorus of ninety and five stars to the big!
school and may It serve bb a reminder
to us to stand behind our boys to
work to give to sacrifice to pray for
victory and for thoir safe return. The
flag Is yours Abilene High School and
our wish is that in the jears to come
other eyes than ours shall look with
pride on our Roll of Honor.
Down .toward the deep bluo waters
marching to throb of drum.
From city street and country lane th
lines o' khaki come
The rumbling guns the sturdy tread
are full of grim appeal
While rays of western sunshine flash
bosk from thu burnished steel.
With eager eyes and cheeks aflame
the serried ranks advance
And your dear lad and my dear lad
are on their way to France.
A. sob clings choking In the throats as
file on Hie sweep by
-a..uic announcement tttat
ii Su-s right followed by a
nilght
spou-
in' h ai roar of denial from peoples
n whom the instinct of self preserva-
ii' a ne to meet the challenge'
i he soul of Anutrlca is democracy
r( in revolutionary days to the pres-
Tutf-worhMrfcr-osSan witlvihclBotWctir those- shearing muXtitudesi4
where the great ships He;
The batteries halt the columns wbee.
to clear toned bugle call.
With shoulders squared and faced
front they stand a khaki wall-
Tears shine on every mother's eye
Love speaks in every glance
fiu time the liberty bell of Xreedoui pQr your dear lad and my dear lad ari
nt I'luaiitv for all uaonie nas never' m thoir u-nv tn Franre
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When you see them as they are I
lies obtainable. The materials ar
do Chine fancy striped and plaid
nations with above materials trim
broidery All popular colors are
See them and note the pri
We also have a superb showing of
Wales models and other handso
colors and materials reprcsentin
ing power of this store. Prices $22.
he prettiest materials and best val-
e Poulards Chiffon TaffelaGrcpe
Taffetas; also Georgette coiiibi-
med with metal ic and beaded em-
included. ces 14.75 $10.75 and 18.75.
finer dresses including "Betty
nic dresses in new nnd nleMsintr
g values that emphasise the buy
50 up to $38.50.
&oo& "Kervx)S Browv Out T&mls
Wc lmve just' recaivod nnntlier bin sliipmoiit of fine dressy waists.
A blonde or two selvetotl from tliis new shipincilt will 1)0 dolight-
fttlly welcomed into every womnti's wardrobe. Here aro many
dainty utitl distinctive styles to choose front. Thoy inuludo Geor-
gette Waists with lonjj roll satin collars trimmed with hand em-
broidery and tucks also beaded ami embroidery. The new colors
are sand rose mnixe yivy Nile and flesh. The price nUiRtt rep-
resenting host values at each step is $4.50 up to $15.00.
Are much in demnnd and our Skirt Section offers best opportu-
nities to satisfy this requirement. The newest and prettiest mod-
els are here carefully selected from bent stylo Bourues. Materials
are silks .Jersey and Spring Woolens moderately priced from
$4.00 to $18.50.
Guy SxmvU
Offers many pretty
dainty little garments
in new styles for this
week's soiling.
-&a'M "La$ SViee; as
Three big rowons why oiu Alillinery Deprtrtment continues to
grow Ongc Hats Klsceu Hats and .supplimentud by tho hats from
our own work-room combine to make the prettiest and most ex-
clusive showing of fine hats to be found in the west. Not a good
style or .shape missing. If yon have not bceij. able to get u pretty
becoming hat to suit you come to thih More niul your selection
will bo pleasing and satisfactory. on '11 nlo lie pleased with tluv
moderate prices
Following our govern-
ments suggestion we
will move our clock up
one hour and
ning Vuiitlit:
andyiosc
wiQr JTlne
av11 ucojn' noui
mi?!.
AowY SxxW: vs "-e
rrho Host Suits monev will buy are mac
Wool materials fine hand-finished tailor
giving them shape retaining qualities n
terns arc herein a wide assortment for in
goes with every suit. Prices $20 $25 $27
A fit companion for a Hart Schaffner
& Marx Suil is a hat of known worth
and reliability. We have just the style
and color that will suit you in the new
Spring blocks. Colors are brown khaki
' green grew black and material.
Prices are $4.50 $5 $5.50 and $6.
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IlatulHOino garments tailored in
onu of New York's best shops
insuring continued satisfactory
service The materials are Silk
Satin S"6rge Tricotiue and
(Jnbardines. Thq new colory
and models are very plcasfitg
and becoming. You'll want to
see those new coats nudown
one when you note the very
moderate prices. Every gar-
ment marked for quick selling
at a price range from $15.00
to .jjp7 50'
NEW SILK SUITSln addition to our exceptionally complete
lino of Spring suits in serges trieptine nnd other popular woolens
we wish to invite yourepee ial uttetition to our new Taffeta Suits
both as to style and valueSaCarnvVVeToxit aee CoTbes
THE IDEAL SUMMER CORSET
The Vintillo back feature provides for the circulation of air that
adds much to the comfort of jour Summer Corset It 'has other
exclusivo features that will hpjkh1 to you that our graduate cor-
hottcre will bo giad to explain. Wo now have a complete stock
of tho now models and "invite you to let our eonsotiure give you
your model in a perfect fit. This famous eorMU has popularized
jiir new corset department. Let us serve you too. Prices $1.50 to
$850.
VYj Gw
tART SCHAFFNKR & MARX. All
na. the best linines. hair cloth and felt.
cwest models and nobby weaves and paU
dividual selection. Real suit satisfaction
.50 $30 and $35.
S&.yAu CAapp x5vos
of full shoe satisfaction service com-
fort and style. We have a complete
line in all new hc rmd leathers.
Prices $8.50 $10.00 $11.50. .
The Best in Shoes.
Let your new Spring shoes or low shoes
bear the Edwin Glapp label and be sure
vwtev Ovy Soods Comiav
ABILENE'S PROGRESSIVE STOJIE
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iuernj. has .tlwsjs been the They sing with the voices qf heroes1
in the faee of the uerman guns.
4s ttMy lean oh their loadsd riflae.
witb coarg tbat nver runs
'rtiey bing to our glorious emblaui up
raised on the war-torn sod
Like the saints st the old arena sang
a song of praise to God.
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1 "i I ft the free d tlwruonie of the
i'rav ' Sue is tk mght thawptou
of the caus of ikftnoeraf Cous-
iiucuily wheu at lie hwlning of this
" "nii iijii ri n ii rriAf Niii .imT iJ V in n iOi ri o imi r
l I'.ja Urug t
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4 wundi the first
t ): ortiut VVhu
! i"' Itf'iHirk' Pan vet not hear it in ssirtf
no !Kr of. m n.1 rlll(i iy hra advanc
aua bfcias to Ueal q imr ier Ja( fcj my jgr jad M-
Jm uu i J in Oi Ua!jt . 1 luinitrfittULi (if Prance
itisptic a4 Tbaa taw ye .mothers and slstsrs
true patriots. let us advance tne
work that may sae
Prom a lonely grave
Our precious lads in France
the deul
Uut Bu if uuu ajid te
i.n emergeiiry i'rUe 2av
and ft m. Sold by Mcl.ft.-
adv
The Honor ItolU
Fay AllUon Victor Anderson. Pau!
Baile. yenry Ratjer T. 3 Dlrd. John
Iilain. Bill Bogar. Rex BoundB Hut- j
bard Bowyer Marsftall Uradfield
nharlea Bracken. Ted Brown. Hlali
Bynum Gene Bampass. Frank Bu
uasa Cllftord Casey. Charley Cheat-
ham. Cllve Churchill ' Frank Coats.
Lyon Couch. Quest Couoli. IesU
Craaflll. Clyde lalels. John DaraeU
Tom Darnell Quasati uevr stvei
Ddd Kajmooil HoaU Ra.yaon''i
EdiwoBson Paul Fwgusoa etoysca'
F&ast Bea Fuller. Jotoa QiraaA.
Tannsini Hoadnieht. Frank Qoaa. Car
roll Greene Lonnle Greene ioul
Groene. Emmett Hall. Beeter Hard-
wicke. D. T Har&rtder. Hyman Harn
son Horaee Holly. Earl Hoppe. Frol
Hoppe. Carl Howard Clarence Hower-
ton Hussoll Howerton. Reed Hughes.
Walter Jennings W K Jennings
Kwiug Jones Curtis Keene Halbert
Keifer. Owes KeHdsll. Emmett Land
ers. Lewis Ligo George MeDanlel
Vaaey NcDaalel Horace Mobley Sid-
ney Sloffeu. Roger Moore. Q$er Mu-
stek Vivian Newtoa. Sdward Kiaalds
George Klcolds Huhbard Nlsbett- Irv-
iag Peek EMwett Perry. Braest Plia-
r Uldnev EoUlas. Jim Ross Caro
Husse" vh Savle. Tied Sayles. Mil-
ton Thc-n'oB P B Skfltvrell. Dot
s.'mr l-njiuri "Jmlth Ktigefte Spauld-
iag. Henry TUWtj. Hower Tranthau
Rrtt Wagjtatf Grady Waldrop. For-
rest Weakley Crady Weir- Andrew
Wilson James Wilson. R J Wilson
ti wm i ora Bli&s Woods Harlov
Woods Mlnter Womack Harry Pitzer
GEDRGE CLARK
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Lass Drug Co
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By The Associated Prea
WACO. March 28 George Xlark.
dletiaauiyKhed Texas Jtrit. agml M 3 eWwe wa ariag Jar
years died early tais orBia visits to the poor
Judge Clark made the fauwus raeej Mr? B yes. indeed.' I visltjid a
for goernor of Texas against James famny today and actually they hadn't
Stephen Hogg one of the most cele- a rop 0 gasolise for their automo-
brated political fights In the history biie " Saa Francisco Cbrontele
MILE GUN
MS MADE AT
KHUPPWQRKS
By The Associated Press
AMSTERDAM. March 3 -The guta
which shelled Paris was a Ceruaa
product made at the Krupp Wor. at
Essen
The Empror has taasked the Krupp
workers tot "thU acUeveateat of
German science and kitor."
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The Abilene Weekly Reporter (Abilene, Tex.), No. 14, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 3, 1918, newspaper, April 3, 1918; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth314924/m1/3/?q=%22Taylor+County+%28Tex.%29+--+Newspapers.%22: accessed June 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Public Library.