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Artesia Advocate from Artesia, New Mexico • 4

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Artesia Advocatei
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THE ARTES1A ADVOCATE-APRIL IKS. ARTESIA ADVOCATE THE CHURCHES THE AMERICAN LEGION. the regular meeting of the Legion last Monday evening it was voted to hold meetings regularly every t'inf third. Monday of ea-'h. month at 7 :30 p.

ra. in the Commercial Club Rooms- It was further decided to have a talk at each meeting by some member of a business firm in town Mr C. Bert Smith was selected to inaugurate the series and speak, at the next meeting. The Legion aims to look' after, the welfare of all of its members and v. ill need funds to.

carry out its program, especially, to care for the. sick, it needs and should have 'the moral and financial support of all the people, and our citizenship, fully appreciated the work of our 'boys' will not found wanting in loyalty to the, organization." In order to raise funds a number of affairs have been planned for the first of which wjll be" held in the Commercial Club rooms tomorrow, Saturday A WORLD REBUILT By the Golden RuU not by the ruk tof Gold THIRTY demmfoatkma ct th Qmrch an uniting in a imnltatWMT wimpaign April 2Sth- May2nd. They are uniting because the task befbr the Church ia too great for any one denomination becaoM then most be no duplication of effort; do waata. These churches know that the world neadananythinta but it needs Faith most of aU. They know4hat there can be no final eolation of our economic problems that is not a spiritual solution, baaed on the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Golden Role.

They have had the courage to survey the whole task, and to ask for a budget large enough to sustain (1) the work abroad, (2) the work" at home including the church's part in the huge task of Americanization, (3) the colleges and (4) hospitals supported by the Churches, (5) the rebV. gious training of the young, and to provide (6) a living wage for the Church's ministers. Published every Friday at 'Artesia, New Mexico by J. S. Knowles J.

Hoffman4wjiers Entered at postoffice at Artesia, New Mexico, as second dais mail in 1903. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION In New Mexico, 1 Oustside New Mexico, 1 2.00 Positively in Advance Names dropped as soon as delinquent. H1CH SCHOOL NOTES "Variety is the spice of life!" Probably this is one of the reasons why Mr. Charles Sawyer Leland held the attention of his High-School audw ence so wei last Tuesday. To see a man before you.

and not a very big one either, who was making his, eleventh trip across the United States on foot, who had been around' the world, and had been gassed three times and wounded twice is not a common happening. He told several clever stories picked up from varied experiences, then gave a few in1-teresting paints on the philosophy of life based on the eqiputateral triangle and lastly defined and explained Americanism, making a final appeal to us to live a clean honorable life. True to Mr. Coil's prophesy in the beginning when he introduced him, Mr. Leland gave us a few things to think about.

DANCE There will be a dance Saturday night April ltl at the Commercial Club rooms in Artesia. This dance will be given nmler the auspices of the American Legion. Kverybody invited NOTICE Artesiii, X. April tb. 192(1 To all persons who bought New Motion Staf! oil ai'd ga leases of iiv in Township 7 Range Township 16 Kdily Comity, X.

M. Your rentals for the second vear vvll be due Mary 1920. Send $6.25 for each 4(1 acre tract'to Mr A Held. Slate Land Commissioner, Santa Fe, M. lit' will send you receipt for same.

Don't delay or you will be out. Harry Wright, The oil lease man ol New Mexico. BLANCHE SWEET in one of her best and latest pictures "FIGHTING Wednesday night. We have a new supply of Oil and (ias Leases (producers 88) on hand. GOOD DEPENDABLE OIL STOVES 'N EVERYTHING Joyce-Pruit Co.

THE BBanajBBBBBKaSBaSH Chard of CkrUt yv Meeting at Corrington Hall to be held by the writer for the Church of Christ will commence at a. m. if 3rd Lord's day this month and continue 'eight or ten nights. The bjectof this meeting will be to teach saint and sinner what God, Christ and the Holy Spirit have done and will do to save them from sin; and what men and women can1- and n.uat.do to be saved here and her-aftei. Te invite your presence and earnest attention atui criticism if' you find us teaching arty thing you believe to be contrary to God' word the bible.

List of subjects will be announced in next weeUs's issue of the Artesia Advocat. Yours tin the presentation and defense of Bible teaching. A. J. Cox An Old Tim Revival Now On in Artasia Th revival at the ChurclToFthe Nazerene continues all through.

this week and perhaps all next with in creasing interest. The congrgations are growing and the power of God is being manifested in every service Our district Supt. Rev. Cagle is at his best and doing some of the best preaching we have ever heard him do and God is blessing him in a marvelous way Everybody in town should hear these gospel messages. Evangelists Fretwell and Povell are adding much to the services by their prayers and gospel singing.

Thosq wno tan io near tne singing are surely missing something. We are looking to God for the greatest revival we have ever had in Artesia in a long time. This meeting affords everybody who wants to get right with God "an opportunity to do so and all christians an opportunity to work for the salvation of the lost. Welcome, yea, thrice welcome one and all. J.

A'. Chenault, P. ELLIS SOLOMON A marriage of much interest to our people is that of Mr. Eldrige Solomon and Miss Essie Ellis, which took place last Friday, the 2nd, at the home of the bride's parents in Wayland, Texas, Rev. Ellis, father of the bride performing tile ceremony1, which was attended by only a few intimate frjends.

The happy couple arrived home Wednesday and are receiving the felicitations of a host of friends. IT WAS WORTH THE MONEY Here is a good onean ex-bartender was standing on the streets of Koswell the other day. He was dry. Oh so dry. He wanted a good drink of.

whiskey. An acquaintance came up and remarked that he heard of a man selling a pint of whiskey for "1 am glad to hear it" said the ex-bartender, "That is the first time ever heard of whiskey selling for what it is worth." f'aveftryant moved yesterday to his new the Fcrson property on west Missouri avenue, which he has creatlv imuroveil Tlinrntnn Fir- son'is moved to the house vacated by Bryant just east Beecher Ro- TEST Vr The budget is large in the aggregate; yet if each person who loves America would increase his contribution by only a few dollars the whole amount would be easily subscribed. We face the task of rebuilding the world Let the cornerstone be a strong and vital church in every American community; and the measuring rod by builders build must be the Onh4 Financial Campaign Otrl vJl Aprfla5th May 2nd EASTER PARTIES Among the crowds of children' that enjoyed Easter egg hunts were the junior 'Epworth League which assembled at the Walker home west of town and the little Sunday school classes' of Miss Lorie Davis and Gladys Cowan, who went out to the Love place on Rose Lawn avenue for their festivities. CLASSIFIED at A AAA AAA----------------A AAA A A A A TTtTTTTTtTTtTTTTTTtTTTTTT FOR SALE A 3 year old Price $125.00 J. J.

Schnoor, mule, It FOR rdoms. Lucas. RENT Two unfurnished i Call at Advocate office. Mrs. It! FOR SALE A good milk cow, hist fresh.

See M. Forest Hill Addition It FOR SALE Rights on deeded land one half mile from lllin- ois producers. Inquire at this office. FOR SALE Fox and 1 Remington Typewriter in good condition, price $60.00. Artesia Abstract Co.

FOR SALE Good five room house and two lots west of Quay ave. Phil- li; Thomas, High School janitor. WANTED Girl or woman to assist with housework part of each day. 4-9pd Mrs. J.

R. Atteberry FOR SALE Mineral Rights on deeded land one half mile from Illinois producers. Inquire at this office. FOR SALE John Deere Power Hay Press in first class condition, price $500.00. Artesia Abstract Co.

TO LET Chicken houses and lot to semi-invalid. Good place in walking distance. Call at Advocate. 4-9 LOST Apair of spectacles in a black case. Finder please return to Mildred Doss or leave at Advocate office.

FOUND on road near Dayton, knit-ing bag containing wearing apparel. Owner inquire at Joyce-Pruit's office and pay for this ad. USED CAR BARGAINS We have several bargains in Chevrolet and Ford used cars. It will pay you to see our line. Wyman's Garagee, Artesia, N.

M. FOR SALE Prize taker onion I plants nice large plants $2 per 1000 1 1 ttlA Mnrrall orarrlpne milje nnrt-Vi p. of Artesia mile east Of R. R. Geo.

L. Horrall. 4t-4-16-pd FOR SALE Mineral Rights on deeded land one half mile from Illinois producers. Inquire at this office. SALESMEN WANTED to solicit orders for lubricating oils, greases and paints.

"Salary or Commission. Address the Harvey Oil Cleveland, Ohio. FOR RENT The SF. NEJ4 and the Ntf'SEM of Sec 2 twp. 18-S 26 E.

Address Makins Son, Abilene. Kansas, or H. G. Southworth Artesia, N. M.

4-9 FOR LEASING 160 acres of deed land 4 miles south of Artesia and 160 acres deeded land 4 miles from Loving, New Mexico, write me, J. M. Mason, owner. WE BUYr raise and sell fur-bearing rabbits, and other, fur bearing animals, List what you have with as, stating your lowest prices On large lot shipments. The Fur Specialty Farming 515-517 N.

P. Fargo, N. Dale- 4-16 FOR SALE Mineral Rights on dociled land one half mile from Illin-ois producers. Inquire at this office. LIVE STOCK FOR SALE One -young mare, weight 150 lbs.

One Durham bull 3 yrs old wt 1899 lbs. Ope Polled bull 1 One Dur-hjfm cow. Two calves. 5 2 year old Diroc Jersey sows. 3' 1 year old Durocv ersey sows.

Sows all pure bred but not registered and all to farrow soon. 8 head good shoats. About 80 feet of 6 1-4 inch casing. Pla ne 235 A. B.

Coll. CMNTERCHURCH World Movement of Jhnzrica Tht fuiliemtkm tthJj Uvtriiitmtnt it ndi furihlt tj lit tmfrtim thirtjdfmiMdtkmi. which the Golden Rule. 4 ALL KINDS OF FISHING TACKLE 'N EVERYTHING Joyce-Pruit Co. M9 BLANCHE SVEET in one of her best and latest pictures "FIGHTING CRESSEV-Wednesday night.

It is thought that the worth of silk which the United States imports each year from China, Japan, Armenia, and other countries might be produced at home with enormous profit. SPICED VINEGAR In the" vinegar bottle put a clove of (- spoon of salt, 1-4 teaspoon tabasco sauce. Scald 3 cups of cider vinegar and pour over the above materials. When French dressing is to be made the spiced vinegar and the oil is all that is needed at the table. Kariic.

mtm- THE big test of a shirt is the pattern and every Eagle -pattern is a "strike." Look at these ingenious, origul effects in stripes, figures, checks and colors; these exclusive creations of the maker's own mill; these remarkable examples of shirt designing. Every shirt the ultimate in value rtl I I OKI tttt 1 1 uses i I ANNOUNCEMENT Yi'l 3 V17E have opened ah office in the' vv rear of the Citizens State' Banks. new building and expect to do a giving special attention to oil lands and leases. tyCE-FRUfT Jc m. PRIVETT HA WORTH TTiTTTTTtti lltfses4iesis.Skiseses4sa.

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134
Years Available:
1920-1920