The Altus Weekly News (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 21, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 30, 1920 Page: 2 of 6
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Ike Alto Weekly Rfm
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Entered at thr | o ioffire of Altui,
Oklahoma a M-cond clan mail matter.
Lee F. policy, AdvcrtiiinK Mm«*er
SUBSCRIPTION BATES
(Strictly la Adraace)
One year — I J0
Six month* 79c
Adnrtiaiag rate*
Local* 10 cent* per line each imertiou
(No ad taken (or lett th n 50 cents.)
Ditplay advertiiing JO centa per «inglr
column inch per week; ipecial ratc
lor year contractu; Card* of thank*.
I I-2 rent* per word; resolution*,
obifuarirt, 1-2 cent per word.
time. The New* haa a linotype ma
chinc ordered (or over two month* and
la*t wfck Received notice that it would
be thippem^ktobcr n. fom Brooklyn,
New York, to it will he about October
20 before it it received.
We're not complaining but are mere
ly letting (he {icpole know that we're
doing our bett and atk them to b«ar in
with ut until we ran get thingt rangrd
and then, we'll how them a real new*
paper.
Generally, speaking we wrc not In the
lialfit of telling other people our
troubles, but under existing circntmtan
cc*. we fell that it is only proper that
ihc people of Altus and Jackson coun-
ty know the fiddiculitie* under which
we are working, in an effort to build
■p and even issue The News.
When the ofice was taken over by
the present management, it was found to
be in a badly run down condition and
in need of additional material, if the
*Uudard to which we aspired was ream
ed and maintained. As everyone know*,
the freight situation is such that it is
almost impossible to get shipments on
Altus might a* well begin preparing
to vote a bond i**uc or make tome kind
o( ktrangment* to erect another school
building next year and there are (ew
who doubt that the city would have
grown considerably thi* year i( thr
building had already been errcted. <mmm|
school* are one o( the best attraction*
that a city can have. Talk to ;.ny
man who passes through and who con-
templates locating here and one o( the
first questions he wilt ask Is about the
schools. Men with a family are not
the only ones who make thi* inquiry.
Everyone docs. Where there ;.re good
schools the foundation for a strong citi-
zenship has been laid and nothing will
keep the town or city with a good school
system from reaching the top round of
the ladder.
vacant lot* and form a breeding place
lor million* of mocquitoe* nd (lie* and
endanger the health o( the city, at well
a* making the street* and localitiet an
cyetore and a black mark against the
civic pride avl enterprises o( the cltl-
/cn*hip of the city.
cultural intcreita of the comfy.
That Alto* received an wifair count
in the recent cenenainnmeration I* pro*
en by the high tchool enrollment. Who
erer heard o fa city with on* out of
every II pertoni in high <ct oot?
I'mler the new management of Orr
and Mitchell, the Tipton Pogres* Is
greatly improved and bet>rs thr marks
of being edited and published by ex-
prrienred and e((icient newspaper men.
Judge Orr was, until a (rw week* ago,
owner and pub!i*her of The New* and
founded the fir*t newspaper in Altus.
Mr. Mitchell i* an experienced printer
and newspaper man. as the general ap-
pearance fend makeup of the Progress
will *how. The people of Tipton will
do well to liberally patronlie the paper
under its new management. I
While on the subject of community
betterment and progress, it might he
While tlic people of Altus and Jack-
son county are gratified at the showing I
the county made in agriculturkl produc-
tion last year, by finishing up in secon.1
place and with a total crop valuation
of over sixteen millions of dollars, there I
is no reason why it connlt go first
place this year. Geographically situ- I
ated as it is some of the best land in I
the state lies in Jackson county and II
with more intensive methods of farm- II
ing and closer study of soi| conditions, [I
the yields of crops here could easily II
well to call the attention to the need, be boosted much higher. A better grade
of more civic pride in Altus. Many or'of livestock and a little more attention
the more remote streets bear the marks given to selection of seeds would help
of neglect. Weeds have grown up on wounderfully in building up the agri-
«weMak. YOUR ABSTRACT or mi,
YOU GET THE BENEFIT OF
Over fourteen years' experience in successful abstract-
ing and title work.
Having it ade from an office where the possi-
bility of making an error is reduced to the minimum, and
the responsibility of the bondsmen is over one quarter
illion dollars.
Having it made from the only correct set of re-
cords in the county, the transcribed records from Greer
County, for use in Jackson County, not excepted.
YOU CANNOT BE TOO EXACTING AND CAREFUL
CONCERNING YOUR LAND TITLES, SO INSIST ON
THE ADVANTAGED OFFERED BY THIS OFFICE.
The Only 8et of Abstract
Book* in Jackson County
Jno. R. Daniel, Bonded Abstracter
Altus, Oklahoma
ANOTHER VALUABLE ADDITION
TO THE CITY
The ULTRA model bungalow featured belo wis a picture
of the new home being built by Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Britton on
South Jackson Street.
This modern edifice will be constructed of brick and asbes-
tos Stucco, and the features that go to make a real home.
Mr. Britton after building "Ye Planry" homes for the peo-
ple of Altus decided that the best thing he could do would be to
follow same plan for himself.
Have you decided which "Ye Planry" home that you want?
Long-Bell Lumber Co.
ALTUS, OKLA. "SERVES YOURGHT"
JUST RECEIVED EAnnouncement
TWO CAR LOADS OF THE FAMOUS NASH CARS
Several Five and Seven Passenger Carsv Also received one of the
famous Nash Truck§.
WHAT THE NASH SIX NAME. PLATE MEANS TO YOU
Behind the Hc.?n Six name plate stancis r. great factory with a
vast organization of skilled mechanics who haveloijg been isiderttifi-
ed with the manufacture of real! good motor cars. The imnrovs-
ments of the Nash Six Perfected Valve - in - Head Moter furnish
unsual power, quietness and econcmy in operation.
Five-Passenger Touring Car $13S95,C0
Two-Passenger Rcadster $1,6S2.00
Four-Passenger Spcri Mod j $2,850..00
Sever-Pc.c3:r-:c:.\ Cr? $1 875
Four-Passe:^ e: Cluzo $2,650.03
Seven-Passenger Sedan _ $2,8Sl.0J
9
CORD TIRES ARE STANDARD EQUIPMENT
PHONE 56
The ALTUS TIRE COMPANY has been sold to E. C. Keith,
and the above firm henceforth will be known as KEITH MOTOR
COMPANY.
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Kelly Springfield, Pennsylvania, Vaccu m Cup, Hawk-eye,
Brunswick and McGraw Fires and tubes, retreads si?wed.or cemented
on, automobile accessories and GUARANTEED VULCANIZING.
Cleveland
Agent for the CLEVELAND _ Six, the greatest perfection in a
medium price car we have ever seen. A ride in the Cleveland will
convince you.
C. H. HICKMAN, Mgr.
Oklahoma
Keith Motor Co.
A'tUC.
117 East Broadway
Altus, Oklahoma
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The Altus Weekly News (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 21, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 30, 1920, newspaper, September 30, 1920; Altus, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc276769/m1/2/: accessed April 24, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.