The Jacksboro News. (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 8, 1912 Page: 2 of 8
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Why bit Thu?
Will someone answer? The road
from Riley's toward Vineyard
seems to have six times as much
work in grading as is done on the
road to Gundiff.
Why is it?
The crossing on Carrol creek
needed only a little grading. It
was a nice and gravely ford. Why
has the county spent hundreds of
dollars in making a causway and a
big reservoir? Did the county
need a large resevoir there?
The Gundiff road has some sand
beds. Why not spend a few hun-
dred and cement them?
Don't Bean creek need a few
hundred spent in a causway and a
reservoir just as much as Carol
reek did? Is not that unneessary
extravagance?
No Signature.
Editorial comment:. The wri-
ter of the above failed to sign his
name We usully do not publish
anonymous letters, but in this case
we do so as it is of pubic charac-
ter end will try to answer all his
questons.
The county has but in two caus-
ways and isnowputtng another
across creeks in the county. They
are pronounced cheaaper and better
than bridges and will last forever.
So far the county has not put in
a eausway except where the part-
ies owning the land above the
road pays half of the expense.
This looks like a splendid idea to
the News the county gets a good
crossing while the private citizen
gets a good lake which will fur-
nish him abundance of stock wa-
ter, water with which to irrigate
and these lakes help to increase
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the humidity and this benefits
every citizen in the county. )
You can build causways out
on your road if any of your cit-
inens will pay for half of it.
Next, why are roads better
where mentioned by writer? Sim-
ply for the reason that people
owning property and living along
dragging them regu-
ir each rain. If you had
been reading the News you would
liave known all these things- and
not got worked up over a false
notion. The News believes that
the county should positively re-
use to grade any road until the
people along that road agree to
drag the road after each rain.
As to your sandy place on your
road. Is the people in thyt road
section will guarantee to drag
the road after every rain the coun-
ty will put in a sand- clay road
which is as good and in some res-
plects better than a gravel road
Get busy Now. Work, ask, kick.
That is the way to get things. Co-
operate—-work together.
You remember the story about
the young fellow who courted a
girl for ten. years. One day he
mid to her. "0 Sallie, Sallie, Sal-
lib! Why don’t you have me?"
She nswered. "Case you haint
asked me." "Now I asks you."
“Nowl has ye.’" Ask your neigh-
bor will he do his turn at dragg-
ing the road. Aik another neigh-
bor. Get a list of them and take
to the county judge and say,
•'Now I ask you."
A Peculiar Isddeit.
Last Saturday evening while Mr.
Gray Durham of Senate and a
number of other young men and
ladies were together, one of the
young men, threw a grassbur at a
member of the party. It so hap-
pened that just at this juncture
Mr. IJurham laughed and his
mouth came open rather wide and
the bur went down his windpipe.
Immediately there was much,
trouble. Mr. Durham had a very
painful time, besides he had lost
bis speech and could only speak in
■ tow whisper. He hastened to
1 from here
he went on first train to the hos
ital to Port Worth where it was
thought an operation would be
necessary, but the surgeon in
treating him attempted to dis-
lodge it without such action and
on Monday Mr. Durham gave a
big cough which'blew it out.
He will probably keep his
mouth closed tightly the next
time frisky young men are throw
ing grassburs around.
To Save Peas aadHay.
Although Jack county raises a
world of peas eveflTyapr some pea
seed must be shipped in every
year. It is fairly profitable to
save the seed. Several have been
figuring on buying a huller this
year, but do not know whether
theydiave done so or not. However
the peas could be gathered and
stored in the hull' and an open
bottle of high life placed in the
bottom 'of the pile to keep the
weeil out. They co«ld then be
threshed out at' idle times in the
winter, or if enough be gathred to
justify buying a huller one could
be bought or a huller could be
hired from those who have bought.
As to saving pea vine hay.
Some have been very successful in
saving the hay nice and clean by
the following method. A common
field hoe is kept sharp and the
vines are cut off with th|s. It is
done very rapidly, slmostt as fast
as a man can walk. Cat only in
the morning. In the evening the
vines are raked into small piles.
These piles are turned over every
dav for three days and then haul-
ed in and put in barn loft. One
man told us that he cui this way
in the morning and then hauled
p in the evening, when days were
very dry. They are ready to hsul
n when you can not wring mois-
ture otft of the vines. If not haul-
ed in soon enough the leaves shat-
ter off and the hay is not much
good.
DESTROYS FAITH IN WIFE
Sneering le the UniovelJeet of Habits
and Soon Destroys Affection In t
Either Sex.
Because a/sneering, woman is the
unloveliest of beings, beware how
you give your heart to this man who
will deaden its impulses for good
with his sneers.
It is a horrible state to be in when
one feels ^ every one is crooked and
the only way not to be done is to
“do others.”
There is no one so unhappy as
the* woman with cynicism thrust
upon her. She loses her faith and
is given nothing to take its place.
A sneer destroys—it cannot rebuild.
Thq* girl given to sneering be-
come^ disagreeable to her friends
and a torment to herself. She be-
lieves in no one, then resents bit-
terly her unbelief.
Worst of all is it when those
sneers are turned against love. -'Un-
der the poison of the blighting sneer
;he purest motive becomes merce-
nary, and even the girl who knows
she married for love is sometimes
led to. wonder if, after all, position,
money and convenience are not the
-only matchmakers that count
If you have a lover given to sneer-
ing, get rid of him. If that lover
already has become husband, fight
for all that is in you lest you become
poisoned by his bitter sneers and
turn Cynical eyes upon a fair world.
IS A SELF-LIGHTING BEACON
AYNES DRY GOODS CO.
SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE
While warm weather lasts you will appreciate these goods and
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prices. The assortment is good now, so the earlier you come in the,
larger the lot will be to select from. We mane these prices to clear
our shelves of summer Goods,
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Summer Clearance Prices.
ON ALL WHITE GOODS INCLUDING INDIA LINONS, PLAIN
LAWNS, LIN WEAVES,
LIGHT and HEAVY.
FLAXONS and FANCY WHITE GOODS,
Keeperloas Lighthouse on Main Coast
That Needs Attention but
Twice a Year.
I TiwnfUy Stake!
Monday night was a wet night
in Jack county aa it rained practi-
cally all night. We have received
the biggest rain we have received
in several years and the rain is
general over the county.
This rain gives a thorough sea-
son for the cotton and it came in
plenty of time especially for late
cotton. The early cotton may not
do so well, though it is believed
that there is plenty of time for it
to make good.
It is just the thing for the feed
crops, and barring insects there is
splendid chances for good yields of
all kinds. It will e\en make a
world of Colorado and crab grass
which has not grown much the last
few years.
This gives a good season for all
who have stubble land unbroken
and it will also give a chance for
more forage crops as there is
time for millet, sorghum and peas
to make.
In the garden mustard can be
planted, pens, string or snap
bdana, lettuce, radishes, fall pota-
toes, carrots and turnips.
It will give a good season for
planting rape and later, rye for
winter pasture, provided theft
ground is worked soon to retain
the moisture.
Do
YOU
Know
About
OUR
Prices
Wears
anxious to
‘ have you
find out
about them
They will
interest
yon when
you're hi
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The inverted cask which for more
than half a century has surmounted
the spindle on the top of the pyra-
mid of rocks known as “the monu-
ment” in Belfast bay, marking
Steele’s ledge in Maine waters, has
given way to a little “keeperless
lighthouse”—an automatic acetylene
gas light, which kindles itself as the
sun goes down, and goes nearly out
in the morning, requiring no atten-
tion for, six months, when the stor-
age tanks mnst be renewed.
Many gas buoys burn oil day and
.all night, but this light is governed
by a -unique Swedish invention
known as a “snn valve,” which con-
trols the flow, of gas to a pilot jet.
With the rising temperature of day-
light the flow is cut off. Of course
on cold and cloudy days the valve
does not act as positively, but the
saving in six months is considerable.
The light here is the first of the
kind on this'part of the Maine coast.
The inventors qlaim that it will
eventually take the place of many
lights where keepers are now em-
ployed. It marks a dangerous ledge/
near the ship canal. It is -a flash-
light showing two seconds and dark
three seconds, to distinguish it from
the lights of the city, with which it
is in range from some directions.
Embroideries and Laces
Ten cent Printed lawns for.....................................................-.........-................-7 l*2c
Fifteen cent printed Lawns for...........................................................................12 l-2c
Plaid Tissue Ginghams, 25c grade for.....................................-.................... 18c
Tissue De Swiss 25c grade for........................................................................—- 18c
A very complete line of high grade goods at low prices.
The 6, 7 and 8 l-3c grade for.....................................-....................................... 5cts
The 12 1-2 and 15 cent grades for........-...................................................~™ lOcts
Corset Cover Embroidereries 35 cent grades for.......................:......— 25c
A good assortment of laces at 12 1-2 and —............-.......................— 15cts
A nice line of 5, 10 and 15 cent Embroideries.
Embroidery flouncings, dainty work, 24 to 30 inches wide, also a few
45 inch wide at reduced prices.
PREPARED.
“This is a roomy backyard of
yours. You generally have a garden
here, don't you ?” '
“Yes.”
“Keep chickens?”
“After a fashion. I believe,
though, my neighbor on the south
intends to raise guinea hens this
year. By the way, come into the
house and I’ll show you a noiseless
gun I've just bought”
HAD ONE OP THEM.
One day, many years ago, the tele-
phone in the office of the chief of po-
lice rang. Chief Speers answered.
The call was from a new policeman
on the Union avenue beat
He said: “A man has been robbed
down here, and I've got one of
thiml”
“Which one have you?” asked
the chief.
The reply came back: “The mon
that was robbed!”
CHANGED HER MIND.
“My husband and I were engaged
for five years.”
“You must be one of those who
believe in long engagements.”
“No. I did before we were mar-
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Parasols and Umbrellas
A nice line of all silk fancy parasols at HALF PRICE.
A nice line of children's parasols at 25, 50 and 75 cents each.
A 25 percent disccunt on all ladies fancy parasols.
Latest and Best Footwear
Summer Clearance Sale Prices.
Here are the prices while we have them. We have something for
every member of the family.
Ladies White Nubuck Pumps, $3.00 grade for—.......—.....................$2.50
Ladies Tan Calf Button Oxfords $3.00 grade for.....—............... .......$2.50
Ladies Suede Plain Toe Pumps $3.00 grade for-----------------—.1 -....$2.60
Ladiqs Suede Plain Toe Pomps, $3.50 grades for—» ------$3.00 -
One assorted lot Of Ladies Pumps and Oxfords, size 2 1-2, 3 and 3 1-2,
$2.50 and $8.00 grades for but------------------------------------------------------------—...$2.00
Misses Patent Leather Ties, sizes 12 to 2’s $2.00 grade for . . . $1.50*
Chile’s Patent Strap Sandals size 5 to 1 1-2, $1.25 grades foy . . 90c
Misses White Canvass Pumps, Zizes 12 to 2, $1.25 grades for . . $1.00
Boys’ Patent Leather Oxfords, sizes 3 to 5 1-2 $3.00 grades for . $2.00
Boys’ Gun Metal Oxfords sizes 3 to 5 1-2 $3.00 grades for ... . $2.00
Boys’ Tan Oxfords size 3 to 5 1-2 $3.00 grade for......\. $2.00
An assorted lot of boys’ Oxfords Patent Leather Vici and Tan $2.00
to $2.50 grade for.......................................— ...........................................$1.50
Ladie’s Barefoot Sandals size 6 to 8 $1.25 grade for—......................$1.00
Child’s Barefoot Sandals size 12 to 2 $1.00 grade for...................:________75 cts
Child’s Barefoot Sandals sizes 9 to 11 75c grade for...........-.................60 cts
Child’s Barefoot Sandals sizes 6 to 8 60c grade for...........................*.....45c
Ten to Twenty-Five Percent Discount.
On Men’s Oxfords In Patent Leather, Gun
Metal, Kangaroo, Vici and Tan.
On Men’s Blucher
Leather Shoes.
and Button Patent
All odd lots in Shoes about one-third, off.
Men’s and Boys’ Straw Hats
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These Straws will Show 79a how the Prices Go
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Boys’ 25 cent Straws for
Boys’ 50 cent Straws for .
Men’a 76 cent Straws for
Girls 35 cent Struts for .
Girls 60 cent Sailors for . .
Girls’ $1.00 Sailors for . ,
Boys 75 cent Straws for. .
Mens $1.25 arid $1.50 Straw
Hats for ......
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. 76c^
. 40c
A,
$1.00
These Cfearance Sale Prices are* for Cash.
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We have a few men’s suits to be sold on
easy terms,
values.
a look, they are good
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We will endeavor to keep up our stock by
reordering frequently by express and freight.
You will save money by coming to our
store for bargains when you want good mer-
chandise.
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Marks, Tom M. The Jacksboro News. (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 8, 1912, newspaper, August 8, 1912; Jacksboro, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth734104/m1/2/: accessed June 22, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Gladys Johnson Ritchie Library.