McAllen Daily Press (McAllen, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 169, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 4, 1929 Page: 3 of 4
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Thursday, July 4, 1924;
M e A L Ugy DAI L Y PRES 8
New $50,000 Phone System
At'Mercedes Is Opened
WANT AD’S
MERCEDES, July 3 -(Sp)—JTh,
new $50,000 Mercedes exchange ofThe
Rto Grande Valley Telephone company
made Its formal" bow to the-publtcTiere
Tasf Saturday nlghj When hundreds
of persons from all sections of the
Valley attended the recent Ian held In
honor of the official opening.
According to T: C. Paxton, mana-
ger of the oWner lA-ganizatlon, the op-
ening held here was the largest and
•most successful occasion of Its kind
‘ever held in*the Valley.
Starting at 5 -p. m the reception
continued until 11 p. m. during which
lime hundreds were received by tele-
phone company executives and*shown
tht^exchange and equipment.' All me-
chanical devlcd* were explained and
FOR 8AUB:— Lot household furni-
ture for 5-ro#m* houae. Last houec on
North 2lit Street. tf-89.
WANTED—Lady tp do silk finishing.
Troy Cleaning Co*. Ph<iffff”33. -
3tp-169-171
. /FOR BALK; — Houso and lot «ri0Q.
Cardwell Hdw. Co. tfl,
v. For Sale or Trade:— Good farm
lands, orchards both young and bear-
ing, choice apartment house site, two
rent houses and lots In line of develop-
ment. What have you to trade? Dan-
ley-Worden Co. Phone 611. 1590 Broad-
way.
POPPING EYE BALLS
FIGHTING MAD .
Blue Mad! Sizzling Mad! m
B. & B. Redlty Co.
Realtors.
FOR RENT:— Furnished house, 4
rooms and hath, in first class “Snidt*
tion. Also garage. At 10th St., and 23rd
Ave. Phone 573. tf-159.
-New 26 z 160 brick
FOR RENT:
store building on highway. $50 mouth.
Also —FORD APTS— 3-room furnish*
ed houses, gas, lights, water free. $30.
Mad Through and Through!
, FOR SALE:— 5 acres unimproved
north of McAllen near the City limits.
Orchard on three sides. You can buy
this worth the money. See us today.
B. & B. Realty Co. (
Realtors. \
use we did. We are glad because we did. **•'
ruck somebody under the chirr and ee* over that
ved to do it. No. it ain't! That’* not what v*0
here would have been no use whatever t*'JuetWjf
if we had painted a little red-*** fbe front of Wf
inside and 'thin sat down, happy with opr-own
cut the price in this, town of yours and ourtf
r penny, the extra nlckiSI, the ewtra dime
high prices of othsr steree. Net hecauaa we
ie- reason that the prices were toe Hlgfii,
• business in this town to make the F^lee*
LAPER.-*-To do'this throughout «ir entire atar*.
-v *
;ET OUR PRICES ON A FEW AltTICLR*, *UT
MAD THAT THEY FORGET TO LOWER
ES ALL THE WAY DOWN THE UfT
good at Clarence Saunders Stores, McAllen mna
DAYS, Friday, Saturday, Monday, July S, E, E*
FOR RENT:— Six-room furnished
house Lights, water and gas avalUbls.
Apply McAllen Cafe, . - tf-145.
FOR SALE OR TRADE:— 18 acres
all set to citrus trees on paved road
gas aad lights available. Let us show
you this Its a real buy. DanleytWor-
den, Co., Phone 611.
FOR RENT:—A well located 7-room
unfurnished house on N. 11th. Street
$45 per iqpnth. Also a 5-room furnish-
ed house located on N. 17th Street $35
per month.
B. & B. Realty Co.
Realtors. —
was
lation of two. She sold her paper for
ten cents. The .second day circula-
tion leaped to four. Her father there-
upon congratulated her. “It's the only
time to my knowledge that any news-
paper doubled its circulation the sec-
ond day!" he said.
By the fourth day little Miss Mar-
quis had eight subscribers, but at this
triumphant moment she devoloped
writer’s cramps and yesterday saw her
searching the hotel for subscribers so
she could return their money!
Perhaps, later, when Don Marquis'
health permits, he will write for the
talkies.
T-RADE: —On account of business In
HarMngen . party wants to trade 40
acres improved on the Pharr tra^t for
Income ^property in Harlingen. This
is your chance to make a good trade.
B. & B. Realty Co..
Realtors.
LOIS WILSON
Miljan could stand it no longer.. She j
turned and stated italiralW; "If you |
must talk a synopsis' will you please
wait until the intermission!" Golden
silence! And —that's alt.
Wanted For Trade:— Kansas land
for well located valley citrus lands.
Bend us your listings. Danley-Worden
Co., Phone 611.
McALLEN and MISSION
SPECIAL:—North 11 acres of Lot
15 Block 7 North of Country Club (gc^
ing international Hf-way. A choice
home site. Terms. Brokers -projected
Exclusive agent. Danley-Worden Co
McAllen, Texas.
J£or Sale or Trade:— 10 acres bear-
ing oc^Urd just out side of city llm
Its of McAllen let us show you this.
Its a real Investment. Danley-Worden
Co. Phone 611, 1690 Broadway.
Free Lard
Free Sugar
— t Lb. Carton Armour*
Vegetole compound lard.
FREE with eOofy .Tip mood
purchase. ft*0 FREE* $•
sure and get yours. Good aU
thrss days.
5 Lbs. Su^ar FREE with
every $4.00 Grocery Purchase.
This good either three days,
Friday, Saturday. Monday.
• V. .»>. 'Free.
FOR RENT:— Large sleeping pore!
with two beds, suitable for two oi
three gentlemen. 1438 South 12 St.
Phone 364. - ■ 6tp-165-17<
HELP , NEEDED:*— Two orphan
boys of McAllen have been granted ad-
mission to Buckner Orphan’s Home at
Dallas. Will someone going to Dallas
kindly furnish transportation RIF The
boys? They are 3 and 5 years of age.
For further particulars call Mrs. R. 1.
Parks, telephone 520. ,
.. .. IN PLACE OF SERIALS .. . .
When pictures were silent and ans-
wered to the moniker movies, the se-
rial v.a« a sure fire route to popular-
ity.1 Frequently serial stars succeed-
ed in migrating to feature productions
and capitalized greatly by their fan
status. *
Today the serial I* declasse. It Is
the two-reel outloud that achieves in
more historic' fashion a player's pop-
ularity. They are to the flicks today
what the serial was yesterday.
FOR SALE.- wroadway, Hl-way
and Main St, lots or will build to suit
tenant. Scott. Ford. C. K. Leslie
Phone 186. . —
" House FoF Rent:— Furnished or
unfurnished. C. H. Britton, Phone 85
nr 187. tf-128.
SOAP, P. & G., 10 Bars...
COFFEE, Maxwell House, 1 lb. ;,45c
PEACHES, Libby’s, No. 1 can „ .14c
NOTICE
■List your rooms for
rent with the chamber of commerce.
We are having daily calls.
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-k — Flies—Mosquitoes—Bedbugs—Roaches—Moths—Ants—Fleas
.----r Vaterbugs—Crickets and many other insects
Writ for t4uauu>n*l kookkt. McCormick & Cs., Bathmor.. Ud.
A part or the whole
FOR RENT
of an upstairs on Main Street. Rent
reasonable and hall suitable for most
any purpose. ^ **
EOR RENT:— Five-room house,
modern conveniences, lights, gas and
Located on north
LEMONS WANTED
If you hate lemons to sell,* see D.
E. Lane at Phlm FrilR and Vegetable
Mafket, McAlldn, Texas.
5tp—-JL67-171
Thelnia Todd selected In lieu of fea-
ture offerings, a contract with Hal
Roach. Tfielma has appealed in sev-
eral Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy funs-
ters. It was her work In these that
led t,o the contra-1, and may in all
likelihood develop in stardom.
Corn Flakes, Kellogg’s, 8-oz pkg. .0?c
FOR RENT.—Ten acres cabbage
ground adjoining McAllen Tourist
Park. Apply to "Dad" at tourist park'
office. 3tp-168-170.
water, Close In.
15th Street. Rent. $25 per month. F.
J. Johnson, realtor. Telephone 231.
30tp-141-171.
WESSON OIL, Pint cans........
SALT, guaranteed pure, IV2 lb.. .03c
Toilet Tissue, Waldorf, Lg. roll, ,#Sc
NOTICE
■ Having sold" my' interest in (he Ho-
tel McAllen, of McAllen, Texas, to Mr.
C F. Redmoh and having severed my
connection wilt the same, 1 given no-
tice by publication that I am respon-
sible for all bills n->d debts incurred
up to June 15th.~ lSlt. All bills and
debts incurred after the. shove date are
and will be the-obligati.,t-s of Mr. C.
F- Redmon. AH accounts due me will
be collected by Mr. Rodimm * -J
A. O. WHITE.
3tp-155-161-167. ' " * <• ’
Ruth Taylor is another' tlicker-ite
who favored an opportunity to enact
the name part in a farcical Christie
two-reeler. “Half a’ Bride.1
Lower prices on NEW FURNITURE
arriving daily. A visit to this store
will convince you.
HARRIS FURNITURE CO.
On highway next to Cook Feed Co
(L4t.
in prefer-
nce to a five reeler:
Lois wilson gained her victory in the
talkies via a few shorts she made for
Warners' _ She. tno, continues two-
reelerp under the Christie Banner in
addition to other flicks.
tits ttrme truTdff true for the .fames
-Gleasons, w-ho are writing and starring
in a series of Christie shorts.
Fly Spray, Tanglefoot, Pint cans JJc
FOR -SALE OR RENT: —. Several
new homes, on tertns. Or -will build
loOttit buyer. Orchards and farm land
for sale or trade. It will pay you to
■fee us for bargains. MILMOR DEVEL-
OPMENT COMPANY. tf-130.
AT IO -2 £x
4 O'CLOCK
BLUEING, 10 oz. bottle
SALAAM!
To Mrs. John Miljan, wife of the w.
k. heavy goes the plush lined tnlmble.
Mrs.. Miljan had the eourage to do
what all of us probably yearn doing
wheg we go to'the theatre and sit near
a couple of loud speakers. Mrs. Miljan
it happens, - was trying to hear the
players In "Strange Interlude.” A
woman In back of her was explaining
and wrongly, the play to & friend. Mrs.
REMINGTON
- cash Register Sales Agency
Phone 672
Box 1156 McAllen
NOTICE
Two Trucks for hauling trash and
rubbish All kinds of hauling to.kited.
Rhone 631. - **
RIO GRANDE VALLEY
MARBLE and GRANITE
WORKS
SPAGHETTI
MACARONNI
VERMICELLI .
EGG NOODLES
Cello Pax
Guaranteed
G. W. ALBRIGHT. Prop.
11TH ST. AND 13TH AVE.
MeuenaaapBamadBsifeigag.—
Located South Main St.
Call and-see my new stock on dls-
Candy, 1 lb. pkgs.Sugar Stick
AUCTIONEERS!
Tf' you want a sale, see COBLE &
i-------1 -- -—— selling experi-
CRISCO,*Jlb. tan
KALSTON. ■ 15
play. Tnrlnai! nf n,
flniahad
eneo-oelHc* UootttsS
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is to advise that on March 29th, 1929
GENERAL PRACTICE
ago OBSTETRICS
.......... Rooms 21 and .20 ——...-
Nassar Bldg. — Mc/Wlen, Texas ‘
PViones: *;R$a: 127 — Office: 669
McAllen, Texas.1
Keep youth
longer!^
chzanse the system
FINE FOR STEW —~K7 C. MEAT
RIB RO AST, Per Pound
him from said date In said business.
A. L. Landry. ' 1 26tp-151-177.
Dr. Pepper is quick^energy food;
practically pre-digested, it goes
BACQN, SLICED, Per Pound.
SUGAR CURED — NONE BETTER
Is a Prescription for
TRADE—Housj! and lot to; trade for
farm ^aulpment. .-Address. Bqjt ni*.
- SKUJUTULLX- EXECUTED
This Agency, with a staff of stilled
writer*, artists aid printers at lta com-
mand, is In a position to prepare for
you, folders and booklets of the first
quality. Anything from smay “flyers”
or letter inserts to artlotlc booklets
and folders of the&igheet quality and
workmanship. We will be glad to sub
mlt “dummy” and-plsna for your ap-
proval. No obligation of course. Jams*
Advertising Agency, Inc., Hidalgo
Bank Bldg., Mercedes. Phone $0$.
Colds,, Grippe, Flu, Dengue,
never a "nag” t.o the^nerves.
FINE FOR MEAT LOAF
; * - DRS.
W. E. and ILATA. DAVIS
, OSTEOPATHS
STEAKS, Per Pound
* LOIN OR ROUND —*- K. C MEAT
Of fees »at
Corner North 12th. Street
* end Ash. Avenue
— Phono 174 —
McAllen, Tonos
Poultry and Fish
m 50/EOWNER- r:
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OF MY NAME
FOR SKINJ | PPlTAT IONS
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McAllen Daily Press (McAllen, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 169, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 4, 1929, newspaper, July 4, 1929; McAllen, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1154009/m1/3/?q=reynosa&rotate=0: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting McAllen Public Library.