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The Taylor Daily Press from Taylor, Texas • Page 4

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Seen by itself, Swift Company is one of the largest manufacturers and distributers of animal food products in the country. Seen in relation to the total food business of the world, its size diminishes to small proportions. We handle only about 22 per cent of the total output of hundreds 'of packing plants under federal inspection, and only about 12 per cent of the total meat supply of the nation. We handle only about 6 per cent of the total quantity of better, eggs, and poultry sent to rrarket ip. the United States.

Our tanr.e ies less than 15 per cent of the sAxiade into leather in the United Stateaf Our soapjractfbries make less than 10 per cent of ioap output of the nation. This isI lone' in keen and opeft competition! with every concern handling these produfp, and a profit of a fraction of a cent pound. In the meat packing industry there is no one dominant concernJiandling a large proportion of the outputs Swift Company, U. S. A.

Taylor Local Branch, First and Vance J. H. Klein, Manager PAGE NIGHT SHOW 8:15 wwm PUBLIC BE PLEASED Select Pictures Present PRICES OCts Including nee Story of a small town girl who marries a man" ODAVILiLE MOVIES TOMORROWS PROGRAM 'THE TKiER'N Vitagraph Comedy Pathe News BILLIE Mie PKKES The Story is Worthy to Five Big Stars! GREEN EYES" The new World picture is interpreted by five of the biggest stars of the screen CARLYLE BLACKWELL, EVELYNE GREELEY, MONTAGUE LOVE, JUNE ELVIDGE AND JOHNNY HiNES A SPLENDID PICTURE. MISS IT. DEMAND Heath and Milligan Paints They Last Longest Seward Paint Paper Co.

The Ladies of the Episcopal Church Present to the People Tayl or Austin's Boy Choir IN THE ORATORIO LAST and Secular Concert City Hall Auditorium, Tuesday, June 24, 1919 8:30 p. m. Tickets 50ets. that nothing resulted, in view of ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGANDA IS the fact that the article above uien FOUND IN BERLIN though grossly and displeasing, wan nevertheless an from first page.) which-, the German felt his fourteen should have been interpreted. But there was little of personal attack agninst the president, and only here nd articles with an anti American tinge However, in the last few days, a isolated case.

However, at about the same time, of the German papers raised the complaint that American soldiers in the occupied area wasted meats, and fats rather than allow them to fall in German While the Germans made no claim that foods were theirs by any right, they argued that KEEPING UP WITH TOUR FRIEND8 Billy Korman has returned from a few visit in San Antonio. Mrs. J. Wilson Armstrong has returned from a visit with relatives and friends in Georgetown, W. H.

Kid ridge of Bren ham was noted among the business visitors in this city today. Miss Bessie Speegle returned last evening from a brief visit with relatives and friends in Ft. Worth. Mrs. W.

E. Wichita and little have returned from a three sojourn in Marlin. T. G. Roger departed last eve ning for a brief business visit in Galveston.

Ed, P. Rogers departed today for a visit with relatives and friends in AmarlMo. .1 Wilson Armstrong has returned from a few fishing and outing trip on the Medina Lake, near San Antonio. Nelson Davis of Austin was noted among the business visitors in Tay lor yesterday, looking after his branch house here, Mrs, Henry Knox returned home last gening from Marlin, where she has been sojourning for past three weeks. Mrs.

T. G. Koger and little daughter, have gone to Amarillo for a visit with Mrs. sister, Mrs. A.

B. Dozier. Mr. and Mrs. A.

M. Armstrong have returned to their home in Porf Arthur, after a visit here with Mr. brother, J. Wilson Armstrong. Miss Nora Lilly was among the Taylorites visiting in Ft.

Worth yesterday to greet the boys of 36th Division, who were given their discharges. John Boortz, a member of the 132nd Machine Gun Battalion, Division, is home from Camp Bowie, Ft. Worth, where he received his discharge from the army service. Capt. and Mrs.

Harry Jones of Ft. THE PASSING OF A PIONEER CITIZEN S. Ilwke, Well-Koowii to Older Settlers, Dies on Ranch in Montana. propaganda movement somewhat such waste was improper when part limited, but nevertheless or world was suffering for fats, less persistent- ha sprung up. One hears of flate that "really no American food is coaling frhough it is.

of course, well known to the government thajt money was put up by Germany even before presentation of the treaty, intended to pay for cer- taidfc American government supp'iec. Not in all cases, however, is I complaint that America has failed to send what it agreed. On the contrary one hears no an i then that the Government is pasting off it old army bacon, and the newer, better American bacon for the guards or for other purposes. In any case, the average food supply has helped to keep the wolf from the door when he was getting near to biting off the doorknob. Recently one or two rather ious articles have appeared in the press, to detract from the i THE WN SAMPLING We wish to your attention to the roasting ear on the package.

Texas, are here for a few days, visiting Captain mother. Mrs. Mary Jones, and family, on Porter Street. Luke Darrall, a member of the 132nd Machine Gun Battalion, 36th division, arrived home last evening from Camp Bowie, Ft. Worth, where he received his discharge from the Service.

Frank Holtz, a member of the band of the 357th Infastry, Division, arrived last evening from' Camp Travis, San Antonio, where he received his discharge from th army service. He leaves this evening for his home in John Speegle, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M.

Speegle, a member of the 132nd Machine Gun Battalion, 36th Division, arrived home last evening from amp Bowie. Ft, Worth, where he received his discharge from the service. Gus Sconomedes, a member of the baud of the 357th Infantry, 90th Division, arrived last evening from Camp Travis, San Antonio. He has received his discharge from the service. Gus was formerly connected with the Metropolitan Confectionery in this city.

News of the passing of James S. Burke, a former pioneer citizen of Taylor, came this week to his brother, George M. Burke, when a of the Daily Be" of Kalispell, Montana, on May 29 contained the following announcement of his death. lifeless body of J. S.

Burke was found by Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Tobie Saturday evening when they arrived at their ran about eight Death must have been instantaneous as there was no sign of a struggle and his eyes were closed as if in "Mr.

Burke had been the caretaker of the Tobie ranch for more than four years, going there on Jan uary 11, 1915. Sunday previous to his death he was in the best of spirits and told of his plans for the week. of Mr. hobbies was his promptness in carrying ouf his plans and when Mrs. Wells phoned Saturday noon that Mr.

Burke had not been there Mr. and Mrs. Tobie were worried. They left town ix. taking with them Mrs.

Mae Far- ra11 arriving at ranch, blew the horn us usual. Mr. Tobie got out of the car and it was then that Mrs. Tobie saw Mr Ion lv ing in the yard, a few feet closer to the barn his body was found. was phoned at once to E.

Waggoner, the coroner, who arrived aboht 11:30. After viewing the remains he decided that death result ed from natural causes Upon investigation it is presumed he passed iway Wednesday afternoon, late. He had been planting potatoes and had a few more to plow in. He had Evidently started the fire and put kettle on for the evening meafl, and in 916. Surviving children now gray with age are three and three namely: Albert B.

or Burke, an I. G. N. railway conductor running between San Antonio and Laredo; John B. Burke, now in the Texas oil field but whose family resides in Taylor; George M.

Burke, a plumber of this city; Mrs. C. Doan of Alva, Mrs. N. E.

Moreland of Sparta, 111., ond Mrs. Ella C. Bates of Saint Louis, Mo. As shadow and sunshine, the announcement of death will revive pleasant memories among the grandpas and grandmas of the present Taylor, when years ago their numble feet danced rhymthieally to the dulcet strains of Brothers string Crammed faU of adventure, surprises, and amtz ing hazards, Colonial Frida'Jr THE CHOIR worry, have your cleaned or repaired at the TAILOR SHOP. WEATHER REPORT cflothes O.

K. 23-tf TEMPERATURE Highest yesterday 84; lowest 7 2. Highest this date last Lowest this date last Accumulated deficiency in temper- i ature since January 1, as with the normal, 320 degrees. 41- -o- o- PRECIPITATION American soldiers in the Rhine! One in for in- Amount last 24 stance, averred that the Americans Accumulated excess in preclpt- had introduced west sinoc January 1, as compared in tbe occupied territory; that they 3.13 inches, drank to excess; that they ousted people from their homes and often went in, demanding and blonde The writer referred to them as The boy choir of St. Church, Austin, is the only boy choir in the State of Texas.

If you have never heard a choir of boys, with trained voices, you should not miss hearing these boys next Tuesday evening. The great churches in New York and in the cities of the North and East all have this sort of a choir. It is said that they are either the very best or the very worst choirs under the best, when trained, the worst otherwise. St. is well-trained by a man who knows how.

Be sure and hear it. 19-1 had started to get the horse which was lied in the barn when the white robed angel of peace overtook him, Burke kept a diary record of everything that occurred during day, the last entry was made Tuesday. was sent to his relatives and it was decided to hold he funeral here, which took place Monday evening at seven Rev. Chas. Cole preaching the service.

One of Mr. favorite pieces of music, Hungarian was played on the violin by E. L. Goddard, accompanied by Miss Rude, on the piano. casket was covered with beautiful blossoms and the funeral was attended by many of his old friends and some that he had made later on in life.

was a man of exceptional intellect and was a fine musician. had a sunny disposition and his fund of stories was always a joy to his fiiojids cherish his mein-j nry and be glad to have know him. He was born January 1. 1849, and was 70 years old his last InriTiday. He had lived in Flatead for nearly eighteen years.

He was fond of nature and loved the woodfj had expressed a wish to pass away under the big blue sky. Animals were very fond of him and knew what a kind friend was. was laid To rest in tye beautiful Conrad Memorial Cemetery. The pall bearers were Harry Stanford, Dr. W.

Q. Conway. W. D. Swetland.

E. R. Gay, W. S. Jordan and A.

N. -o- -o- -o- TODAY'S DATA Weather at 12 Relative humidity at 7 a. The above extracts, however, were! noon per cent, over-shadowed by the printed claims tliat women had been criminally at-i ERE AI END 01 HOUR attacked, and that one, at least, had been chok 'd to deathr The American mission had under Forecast for the 21 hours ending consideration protesting again, at 7 p. ra. tomorrow: articles, but it was Cloudy tonight and Friday.

7 a. m. 74; 12 noon 86. Sunrise 5:25. Sunset 7: TO TOE If you want for breakfast tomorrow ask your groceryman for Korn Krisp, the package with the roasting ear on it.

A Western less Frid 1 full of breath- Trial." NOTICE Owners of dogs required to pay dog tax before July 1st, 1919. (let you dog tax (Sty flee. W. LONG, 27-10 Chief Police. Thrall gilt-edged oil leases for sale.

See G. D. Patterson. li-tf Subscribo for The Daily Press, Though accompanied with expressions of deep regret, the passing of an echo of the many pleasant memories among the older -citizens of years gone by when Taylor was a village; when his father. lv.

Burke, was justice of the peTTbe of the Precinct; when his mother, Burke, was truly the grandma of evesy acquaintance; when the Brothers string furnished music for the frolics of the younger set, the sheep-shearings, the pinics and othei1 social gatherings of early settlers of the village. Many of the older population of the present Taylor have danced afid made merry to the strains of the Burke band, then composed of James S. Burke (lirst violin), A. B. or Burke violin), John B.

Burke (cello bass) and George M. Burke (guitar accompaniment). Of this band James Burke, the leader, is the first to lead to the great beyond, the others still and awaiting summons from til is mundone sphere. Justice J. K.

Burke die dat the age of sixty-eight years, in IS 187; Burke survived him 26 years, over a quarter of a century, and at the ripe old age of 92 years passed over river in 1913. Abner Burke, the oldest son, died Get busy before it is too late. wait until the big deep test well comes in. Leases for sale in any size tracts. G.

D. Patterson. PEACE TREA i ST IS REPORTED VIEW Ol THE PI DEV'I By The United Press. PARIS. France, Wednesday, Here is President view towai'fi the revised peace treaty with Germany, as outlined to the Universal Service by one of his closest friends and confidants: peace treaty is just.

Naturally it is severe. However. we must always remember that Germany provoked the war and committed indescribable atrocities and outrages. bill for this is presented to her. She must pay.

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