The Mexia Weekly Herald. (Mexia, Tex.), Vol. 16, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 25, 1915 Page: 3 of 8
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It is a dull day in Houston
when a hold up is not reported.
Three were reported last Satur-
day.
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A. P. Wooldridge was renomi-
nated for mayor of Austin by
a sweeping majority in the pri
mary held Monday.
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Sir John French sees an early
closing of the European war.
Sir John must have a better
foresight sight than most peo-
ple.
A shovel was blown forty
miles by gas, but as it was
lfexia gas there is nothing sur-
prising about what was chron-
icled as a freakish thing.
Another daylight robbery has
been committed in Houston,
when a negro asking for some-
thing to eat grabbed the lady's
purse and got away with about
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such bad examples for our boys?
—Ponham Favorite.
Never teched us. We haven't
a boy and we don't shoot craps.
Fact is craps is a nigger game.
Senator Harris of Bell county
has tendered his resignation to
take effect as soon as the next
called session adjourns. Says
he wants to live in peace and
quiet. Representative Savage
of Belton is mentioned as a pos-
sible candidate for the vacancy.
Mr. Savage has been in the
house for several terms and
would make a splendid senator.
The El Paso High school girls
have limited the cost of their
graduation dresses at $2. In
sheer admiration of and affec-
tion for these sensible girls, we
would like to embrace them all.
There will always be hope for
the country so long as the girls
have common sense like that.—
Houston Post.
Don't know so much about
that. It all depends on whether
the reduction in price will be
caused by the quality or the
quantity of the material used in
the dress.
A 91-year old miss died in
Pennsylvania a few days ago as
the result of a fall down the
stairs. Had it not been for the
accident she might have lived to
be 100.
A New York banker shot his
wife as she was performing on
the piano for his entertainment
and then killed himself. It is
said that he was crazy. No
doubt of it.
This is a free country, and,
come what may, we shall buy no
more firewood this winter.—
Dallas News.
Neither will we, for we have
some gas left yet.
Carranza troops are said to
be hot on the trail of Villa and
his army and a big fight will
soon be pulled off. And with us
it is a toss up as to choice. Both
Carranza and Villa are bad
enough.
The legislature adjourned sine*
die last Saturday after passing
254 bills and seven constitution-
al amendments. The cost of the
st.;?sion was $126,000, a saving
of $20,000 over the regular ses-
sion of the 33rd.
The allies' left is trying to
move around the Germans' right
•ut the Germans' right is also
moving around the allies' left.
Now, if the left of the Germans'
right moves around the right of
the allies' left, then what is left
of the Germans' right mast be
right where the allies left.
But if the German right's left
is left right where the allies'
eft's right was right before the
allies left, then the left is right
where the right was right be-
fore the left's right left the
right's left.—Springfield (Mass)
Union.
Hep, hep, left, right, left,
right, hep.
VVe might have thought more
about Saint Patrick, the distin-
guished Democrat, who lived
several centuries ago and joined
in celebration of the day set
apart to his memory, had not
our reflections been disturbed
by the pleasing thought of how
much money that other noted
Democrat, Jeff: McLemore, had
to his credit with the sergeant-
at-arms of the HouseofRepre-
sentatives at Washington, rep-
resenting a half month's salary
as Congressman-at-Large. In
behalf of all his friends we
would just like to inquire of the
honorable Jeff, what is he going
to do with the money ?—Denison
Herald.
He might lend some of it to |
his less fortunate newspaper I
brethren.
Austin people are making
preparations to pull off a big cel-
ebration in the near future,
commpmorating the 75th anni-
versary of the city and the com-
pletion of the big dam across the
river just north of the city.
War dispatches tell us that
^he Germans have" retaken
Steinbach. We don't believe it
was ever given up. Where is
the German who would relin-
quish a stein?—Denison Herald.
And he would not run from
it either.
The suspended sentence bur-
lesque was invoked in San An-
tonio in the interest of a burg-
lar aged over 60, and within
twelve hours after being releas-
ed he entered a store in Seguin
and got off with a lot of plunder
but left behind a copy of the in-
dictment in his former trial. He
has not yet been caught.
CAS PRESSURE BLOWS
SHOVEL FORTY MILES!
Songs we never hear: "I
.Didn't Raise My Boy to Be a
Crap Shoot^F."—-Temple Tele-
gram. ' '
Then why do some of us set
Waco, Texas, March 23.—One
of the freakish things noted in
connection with the blowing out
of the natural gas main from
Mexia to Waco today was the
carrying, by natural pressure, of
a shovel from where the connec-
tion is made with the gas field
at Mexia to the plant in East
Waco of the Texas Power and
Light Company, a distance of
nearly forty miles. The pres-
sure was so great that the blade
and part of the handle of the
shovel were buried in the ground
at the plant for a distance of a
foot and a half. A few pieces
of cast iron, remnants of broken
pipe joints, and a pair of fur
gloves followed in the wake of
the shovel.
The blow out was made mere-
ly to test the pipe line before the
gas is turned on for supplying
Waco and intermediate points.
Best Treatment for Constipation
"My daughter used Chamber-
lain's Tablets for constipation
with good results and I can rec-
ommend them highly," writes
Paul B. Babin, Brushly, La. For
sale by all dealers*
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Only 8
Shopping Days
Til Easter
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All Aboard for th
Yes indeed "Milady" will be busily engaged these next eight days, j
and Dress to be fitted. Shoes, Hats, Hosiery, Gloves und many many other <
ter rush—all the new Spring Goods have arrived and are now on display a
And we feel that you will find your Easter shopping a real pleasure h |
make your selections. We invite you to come in and revel in our superb si
and beauty of assortments—a showing truly wonderful in economic opportu
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Easter Silks
We are showing a beautiful collection of New Spring
Silks—all the new colorings in the popular weaves as, Gros
De Londres, Plain and Fancy Warp Prints, Failles, Poplins,
Taffetas, Crepe De Chines, Pussy Willow Taffetas, and all
the other wanted kinds. It will be a real pleasure to show
you through our mammoth showing of New Spring Silks
now while the color assortment is complete. Come in and
take a peep at the new varieties, we promise you a pleas-
ing treat in a roit of beautiful rich colored silks. We men-
tion below a few of our grand collection.
BLACK SILK POPLIN—This is an exceptionally fine qual-
ity of all-silk poplin—36 inches wide—comes in black only
—priced at the yard $1.00
SILK FAILLE—This is one of the most fashionable silks
of the season and riglity so, for it makes up handsomely—
we are showing a beautiful quality of Faille in Belgian Blue,
Russian Green, Battleship Gray and other leading colors—
42 inch width priced at the yard $1.50
FLOWERED SILK CREPE—My but this is one beautiful
silk—and strictly new this season—comes in all rich high
colored tints—42 inches wide—priced at the yard ... $1.98
FLOWERED TAFFETA—You will see a great deal of this
silk used this season—it is used Largely with overdrape of
chiffon for waists—it comes in a beautiful line of colorings
—36 inch width priced at the yard $1.98
SILK MULL—Elaborate—yes indeed this silk is elaborate
—tomes in the new Broadside Striped Effect in many col-
ored stripes—if you want a dress different from the rest,
then this will surely interest you. 42 inches wide—priced
at the yard $1.69
PUSSY WILLOW TAFFETA—Beautiful does not describe
this silk-—it has such a pretty soft rich effect—and it drapes
so prettily—r- comes in black and colors—42 inches wide
priced at the vard $1.89
CHECKED TAFFETA—This silk comes in a variety of neat
checked patterns in black and white and a full line of color-
ings—36 inches wide priced at the yard $1.00
FLOWERED POPLIN—This is a cotton and silk mixed
cloth, but looks like all-silk—comes in rich solid tones with
contrasting colored floral patterns—this is a splendid value
at the yard 50c
SILK DIMITY—This promises to be one of the leading near
silks for early spring wear—comes in white grounds with
colored floral designs—27 inches wide—priced at the yd 69c
CREPE DE CHINE—This is a real fine quality of Silk Crepe
De Chine—makes beautiful evening dresses—comes in all
the evening tints— 42 inches wide—specially priced at the
yard $1.39
EXTRA SPECIAL—We have a splendid quality of near-
silk poplin—looks like pure silk and will wear better—comes
in a full line of the new spring colorings—specially
priced at the yard
50s
Middy Blouses
The great popularity of this garment is simply unprecent-
ed—we have already completely sold out two big shipments
of Middys and Mondays express brought us another big lot.
In this lot are some styles that are entirely different from
any we have ever shown. Among these are the Middys of
Galatea trimmed with embroidery collars—they are indeed
goocUooking. Then we have a new lot of Middys for the
school girls—these have the school emblems embroidered on
the left sleeve in two colors for the Mexia High School, the
Mexia Grammar School, and Westminster College.
Come in and see this bunch of good-looking Middys pric-
ed at $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50—they are real classy and a bit
different.
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Corsetj jSty les
Change with the seasons—and this means
of course, that you must have a new style
corset to wear with the new Easter Dress.
Our line of corsets includes all the new-
styles in such popular makes as "DR. WAR-
NER'S RUST PROOF" and the "GOSSARD"
makes.
We have a complete range of styles and
sizes, so that you can be fitted in a corset
adapted to your figure and at the same time
give you the correct contour.
We have an experienced corsetiere who
will be glad to advise with you as to a model
suited to your figure.
Call in and inspect our line whether you
are ready to buy just now or now. We will
be glad to show you the latest and most up
to date Corsets to be had.
Prices range at $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 and up.
Easter Togs
for the Boys
Come in and get acquainted
with our "Tip-Top Boy's Shop,"
we carry a complete line of boys
fixings, and we can fit him out
to your entire satisfaction.
In Boys Pants, we show 12
entirely different patterns, in-
cluding a swell line of Fancy
Mixtures and the ever popular
blue serges. These pants are
made in the very latest styles
with all the fancy fixings the
boys like so well. The prices
range at 50c, 75c, SI.00 and up
to $2.50 the pair.
Then too we are showing all
the new and wanted things for
boys as Caps, Straw and Felt
Hats, Shoes, and Slippers, Ties,
Belts, Stockings—in fact Any-
thing and Everything for the
boy is to be had he.." in our "Tip
Top Boy's Shop."
Indian Head at
10c
This is a splendid quality of
Indian Head Suiting—makes
nice dresses, skirts, or Middy
Blouses—33 inches wide—spec-
ially priced at 10c the yard.
Domestic at
7 3-4c
This is a nice smooth finished
bleached domestic—is very de-
sirable for family use—full 36
inches wide—specially priced at
7¥4c the yard.
Nainsook at
10c
This is a real good quality of
crossed barred nainsook—has
good smooth weave—36 inches
wide, and a splendid value at
10c the yard.
Save a Fiv<
Ladies, you can save a 11
ning a great assortment of Li I
New York Styles—all the newil
pick yours out while the pickii|
Taliieur Suits at j
$19.50
When you see these suits, you
will appreciate the earnestness
with which we are concentrating 1
on Greater Fashion Opportuni-
ties at moderate prices. These
Suits are simply great—the last
word in fashion—the wanted
materials and colorings. Take
your pick from this "Bunch of
Beauties" at only $19.50.
Easter Slippers
for Milady
If will be no trouble at all for
you to pick your New Easter
Slippers among our showing.
We show all the newest styles
in patents with the one, two and
three straps, the semi-pumps
with the small ornaments and
colored toppings, the LaValliere,
the Mary Jane, the Baby Doll,
the new high lace Military Boot,
and many other Slippers—all
right up to the minute in style.
Come in and let our shoe man
fit you out in your new slippers,
lie will fit your feet to perfection
in point of comfort and style.
And what is even more import-
ant our shoes will give you good
wearing service—we guarantee
every pair of our shoes, no mat-
ter what price you pay to give
Perfect Satisfaction.
We carry all the latest novel-
ties in slippers at $4.00, $3.50,
and $3.00 the pair—and the
plainer styles at $2.50. $2.00 and
as low as $1.50 the pair.
Apron Ginghams at
6c
This is a good quality of apron
ginghams—comes in assorted
size and color checks—011 sale
Friday and Saturday at 6c the
yard.
Boys Blouses at
25c
These Blouses are made of
nice quality of ginghams—all
sizes in the lot from 4 to 14—
specially priced Friday and Sat-
urday at 25c.
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Houx, N. P. The Mexia Weekly Herald. (Mexia, Tex.), Vol. 16, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 25, 1915, newspaper, March 25, 1915; Mexia, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth292296/m1/3/: accessed July 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Gibbs Memorial Library.