Zavala County Sentinel (Crystal City, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 15, Ed. 1 Friday, September 1, 1933 Page: 6 of 8
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WENT THROUGH
By JOHN H. PUELICHER
American Bankers Association
(Banking In Ita lone earner has been
compelled to withstand many aerl-
oas shocks, but it ran into the most
'» erplexins en-
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J. H. PUHLICHER
tanglement of Us
whole history since
the general break-
down of values In
1929. The commer-
cial structure of
the entire world
seemed to have
been shaken from
Its foundations and
the marvel is that
the banker, with
everything break-
I n g down all
around him, was
able to come through as he has.
General business failures, agricul-
tural stagnation, Income losses, capi-
tal losses. Inabilities to meet debts
and therefore Inabilities of bankers to
pay back depositors when loans were
not paid, were the reasons, in most
Instances, for the bank failures.
No profession, no department of life
is without its weaker elements, but
had proper consideration been given
to the relatively few instances In bank-
ing, had exaggerated and startling
headlines been kept in true proportion,
had banking not been used as a target
for political self-seeking and with vote-
seeking motives, bad unfounded ru-
mors not been spread the people's con-
fidence might have been retained and
financial losses, for many bank failures
were caused that need not have hap-
pened.
There were factors in our banking
experience which every earnest banker
deplores—factors which many had
worked years to eliminate, which It
was fearfully recognized would ag-
gravate any difficult days which might
arise. One of the worst of these was
due to political regulation which char-
tered many banks that should never
have been chartered.
That there have been incompetence
and dishonesty In banking is admitted.
That the instances that did occur were
used grossly to Increase fear in the
public mind, we ntfirm. We shall con-
tinue to strive for higher attainments
In our profession and strive for laws
that require competence and ability
in management. That wo cannot leg-
islate honesty anc' unselfishness into
either a banker or a borrower must
be conceded, but dishonesty, wherever
found, should he punished. It is as
true in banking a;- elsewhere that no
matter how good the law, dishonest
and incompetent men can make it In-
effective. Good laws are essential. VVs
must strive for ever better ones, but
their enforcement will come only as
the public recognizes that It is a mat-
ter not of laws or codes alone but of
the men who administer them.
The Public's I’art
Our people must be brought to real-
ize that the welfare of our country de-
pends upon its banking system, that
the strength of the banking system de-
pends upon the public's faith and
understanding and the vast majority of
banks, because of faithful service ren-
dered, even through the whole of this
general breakdown, had the right to
expect the trust and confidence of the
people.
In every great catastrophe, no mat-
ter what its nature, no matter what Us
cause, someone must be crucified. The
banker was this time selected. In the
late 90's, political agitation started a
tirade against the railroads. Some rail-
roads may have done reprehensible
things, but the agitation became so
general aud so violent as almost to
destroy one of the fundamental factors
In the progress of a country. Today
the same thing has been done to the
banker. In spite of all that has hap-
pened, the fact remains that even most
of the banks which failed are paying
out infinitely better than are invest-
ments in almost anything else.
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Thomas Peterson, (center) of Com Co only, North Dakota, was the first
spring wheat farmer of the Northwest belt to apply for a contract with
the Agricultural Adjustment Administration and thus cooperate with the
government in trying to solve the problem of getting a reasonable pries
for wheat, ltight, is County Kxtension Agent, E. A_ Calhoun. Left, E.W.
Madison, neighbor wheat grower who also signed. '
(From Winter Garden Journal)
Bankers Aiding Agriculture
State associations of bankers In
many agricultural states are giving
time and financial support to encour-
age practices among their farmers that
will bring about better farm results.
The major activities reported from
one state to the Agricultural Commis-
sion of the American Bankers Asso-
ciation which is nationally active la
promoting this line of cooperation are
as follows:
1. Drought relief work: Local banks
have played a vital part in this work,
being represented on the county com-
mittees for passing on all seed loans.
These committees met practically
•very day during the spring to pass
on the loans In order to get as quick
action as possible. A total of 914 ap-
plications were received and handled
by one committee, 833 being granted.
2. Four-H Club work: Bankers
helped stimulate 4-H Club work, financ-
ing many members who otherwise
could not have enrolled. They also
helped finance fifteen 4-H Club dele-
gatee to the state club convention.
I. Livestock feeding: The banka co-
operated with the Extension Service
In the atats and the railroads la in-
creasing tbs amount of livestock feed-
ing. Assistance was given the feeders
in securing finances for their feeding
Jopentiona *
4. Crop improvement: The bankers
took pert in tbs crop standardisation
program of the Extension Berrios and
the farmers to ase pone
•ad In many cases made loans
Visitors pronounce experiment
with fall cantaloupes a succes. At
the suggestion of S. E. Jones, ento-
mologist located at the Experiment
Station, about 40 interested people
visited the farm of A. E. Wampler,
seven miles north of La Pryor,
Thursday. Here an experiment is be-
ing conducted with fall cantaloupes
by Glen Leigh and his father, J. H.
Leigh. The visitors seemed pleased
with the showing, and consider it a
success, indicating that fall canta-
loupes can be grown here to advan-
tage.
Glen Leigh and his father have
the farm leased for a term of years.
They came to La Pryor two years
ago from Wilson conuty where they
have grown .melons for 20 years
While there they developed the Dale
watermelon, now one of the leading
varieties in the country. Their suc-
cessful experience in melon growing
qualify them for such an experiment
as they now have on. Too, it is being
conducted as a commercial proposi-
tion, solely on the proceeds to be
derived from sales on the market.
The soil on this farm is character-
istic of that section, rather dark and
heavy, but sufficient sand to make
it easy to cultivate. This field of six-
ty acres was planted last fall in spin-
ach. It had been thoroughly plowed
and harrowed for planting. It w^s
grazed during the winter, and again
broke in preparation for planting. It
seems that nothing calculated to
bring proper soil condition was left
off. Before spring plowing, the land
had been thoroughly irrigated and
left until in suitable condition for
the plow.
The cantaloupes were planted
from June 1 to June 15. The rows
are about four feet apart. Cultiva-
tion was continuous from time the
plants were of sufficient size. As the
vines began to run they were turned,
two rows together, leaving an open
row between. This open middle then
received all the cultivation. Irriga-
tion was also done in these open
rows, water not coming in d
contact with vines and melons.
After a visit to the field, w
explanations and discussions
planting, cultivation, and ger
yield seems assured. Several varie-
ties are used, but Mr. J. H. Leigh,
said the Superfesto had done best,
he thought. He also said that fall
cantaloupes here had very little
competition in the market. For this
reason the cantaloupe should prove
a profitable fall crop, possibly the
best promise he had had so far.
This crop was not planted so much
as a commercial prospect, but more
as an experiment. Everything was
done in the way of soil preparation
and cultivation thought of as bene-
ficial. In fact the crop was nursed
carefully throughout—as every crop
should be. Just now good returns
are expected. It seems that all haz-
ardous stages have been passed
through.
Out of his experience of more than
twenty years in melon growing, Mr.
J. H. Leigh was asked for conclu-
sions on the experiment. His reply
was that the showing at that time
indicated a perfect success.
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Work your brakes with your
brains.
the visitors returned to sheds ad-
joining the field, where Mr. Jones
cussion he dwelt particularly '
insects which attack cantaloe
This rather naturally ran into
vation, selection and purchase
honey dew.
No effort will here be made
discuss in deail the insect cont:
talk. The fundamental thir
tion of
beginning as soon as lice appeared.
late a stage in the development
of remedies. By elope inspection
plants, it was suggested, the fii
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At present the cantaloupes s
well developed for their age.
basket of ripe ones was served
the visitors, who pronounced t
quality fine. The main part of t
crop will be ready for market
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Office: 2nd floor Sparks Bid’s-
K. B. URBAN, M. D.
General Medicine
Ultra Violet Ray Diathermy
CRYSTAL CITY, TEXAS
R. W. NANIFOLD
Funeral Director
Ambulance Service
Duy Phone 202 - Night Phone 203
LADY ASSISTANT
We represent
Green Florist, San Antonio
GEO. C. HERMAN
ATTORNEY AT LAW
In Charge of
Zavala County Office of
Garner Abstract & Land Co.
CRYSTAL CITY, TEXAS
Successful Cantaloupe Experiment
On Leigh Farm At La Pryor
L. F. HALL
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
CRYSTAL CITY, TEXAS
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DR. J. O. MANNING
Optometrist
will he in Crystal City,
MONDAY, AUGUST 27
at Manning Jewelry store
Mrs. Koneman’s Dress Shop
Everything for Mi-Lady
Phene 200 Crystul City
Dr. W. R. BUTLER
Physician & Surgeon
Special Attention <o Diseases of
Women and Children
CRYSTAL CITY, TEXAS
G. C. Jackson, Robt. S. Crawford
JACKSON & CRAWFORD
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
CRYSTAL CITY TEXAS
DR. J. R. WHITE
DENTIST
Reeves Building
CARRIZO SPRINGS, TEXAS
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Dr. Cary A. Poindexter
Physician & Surgeon
! OFFICE: CRYSTAL ITOSPITAL
‘ Office Phone 77, Res. Phone 77 ■
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\ Crystal City, Texas
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Hardy, J. H. Zavala County Sentinel (Crystal City, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 15, Ed. 1 Friday, September 1, 1933, newspaper, September 1, 1933; Crystal City, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1096640/m1/6/?q=%22~1%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .