The Mexia Weekly Herald (Mexia, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. [2], Ed. 1 Thursday, December 6, 1923 Page: 3 of 8
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Gifts that will some day be family heirlooms
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Brooder Pneumonia Is
Caused by Common Mold
Brooder pneumonia is ratisfrl by a
common mold present in tVii lnetibaior, |
brooder or In straw; often the epj.'-
i producing organs <irp affected by it',, so j
tlint a ehi 'k batrlied from ail infected l
eg' lias (lie disease. It. affects ebb-Id; ,
under four weeks old. titer - become
Kansas City Southern Files Objections
To Beaumont Port Arthur Line Which If
Accepted Means Death to Line to Mexia
NEFF PLEADS TOi
TEACHERS FOR i
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, , i On a recent visit to Houston, seere-
Goslings Are Kept Dry .with fathers rufl ed ami tbe stol|env/ercU of the Chamber of
■ head drawn down: breathing is In- ( J
■ IRoslln-s should not be removed/from
llio nest until the third day after hateh-
itt%, as it Is important to see that they
lire quite dry, and should be Kept
wanu'and dry until they are feathered
fcut.
: %'iiey ijiiould not be fed until tUirfyr.
eft to forty-eight hours old, at the
eaipe time bo offered a lukewarm drink.
I'htlf first lew days' feed- consists of
i>atmeal, hard-boiled egg anil shorts or
ijran, thoroughly mixed to a crumbly
inn?s. Lettuce or reil clover chopped |
m- and ihtxed with the £yss;w.s
as.'a tonic and is greatly relished by
fhem. Feed every two or three hours
jus^what they will clean up quickly, j
After the first few days the egg may be j
omitted and the food slightly mols-
tened, but never be fed sipftpy, RiicVy, !
5or too dry; oornmeal may also be j
added to the mixture.
>,After tbs lirst few weeks gradually
ffegin feeding cracked corn and shorts
bored and the windpipe Is patched i ^ ommerce, called on Picsident R. f..
Willi the mold spores. The disease Duff and General Manager W. W.
usually i not cured once li attacks the
chicks, and when a brooder is known
Southern touches a very small part of
Texas, crossing a corner of Bowie
County in the extreme northeast part
of the state and then re-entering Tex-
Smithy of the Waco, Beaumont, Trini- as in the southeastern edge of the
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 1.-
ty and Sabine Railroad company. On j state, cutting off a very small corner I appeal for greater educational
EXPANSION
tn be contaminated it should be fomi- j this visit the secretary learned that! of Newton county, traversing Orange
gated, t,).' old sl,-'in toinovpd and j^ atI.cntion of the Railroad companyjand Jefferson Counties, through Mau-
fresli litter provided, and the poultry j - ] . , .. .
dvinr; i'roin this disease should always I,s at the Present tlnlp entered on nceville, Beaumont and thence to Port
lie burned. j their applicat ion to build to tide water Arthur. In other words it is a Louisi-
iit Tort Arthur.
It appears that the Kansas City
Southern Railway company has filed
Shed Entirely Open Is
Excellent for Turkeys ;
An open shed or a
ana, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas
railroad making a palpable attempt to
monopolize the benefits from a Texas
-An !
ad-
vantages in Texas was made in an ]
address by Governor Pat Neff before J
j the Texas State Teachers association !
here last night.
The governor deplored the fact that i
Texas ranks "!th in educational ef-
shed with ibn
I an objection to the building of this I Port and the officials of the Waco, /;ciency and declared that an educa-
; line from Beaumont to Port Arthur,
south side entirely open, makes am ex- ,, . , , _
col lent sliellrr for turkeys. The av. laHewns to the Interstate Commerce
eriisre turkey lays about lliree Utters n ^ ommi.ssion that there is no economic
season provided the eggs are removed j necessity for this road and that it will
after each inter is finished. The first i not tend to develop the territqj-y serv-
litter is usually about 18 eggs, the Ier|.
! second 12 and the third 30.
or bran, mixed and moistened as stated
above; whole wheat, may be added to
tfie above mixture, but a great portion
ftttouia be grass food.
;1 They should not be allowed to get
Vet; their water should always be
fresh but not cold, and plenty of sand
Should always be near, though the
(Satld should sever be mixed with their
tood.
Goslings require dry and warm quar-
ters nt night, at the same time plenty
of ventilation, and their quarters kept
clean and sanitary; damp quarters will
, caileo them to become lame. Their
sleeping compartment is best when
thickly bedded with straw.
After the tir.it week, when the weath-
er Is warm and dry, they will grow I
faster when given free rang<* to roam j
^'bout. ior they enjoy feeding on tender j
jgrech grass.
If hens are used for incubation they j
sliduld be kept free um lice by fre- |
fluently dusting the: , uli a good in- j
«ect powder.
POULTRY POINTS
only from
Good chicks can come
good parent stock.
start by poor breeding and hatching.
tion was the "richest legacy the state
The officials of the Waco, Beau-
mont, Trinity and Sabine Railroad
state that they are giving all of their
attention to this case before the Inter-1 Texas will have been a thins
Beaumont, Trinity and Sabine railroad j (
are convinced that the Interstate Com-
. . ... , ... can bequeath her chidren."
merce Commission will not grant the
application of the Kansas City South- \ asserting that 1 exas had plenty
ern if they have a thorough under- j°f mone.V to afford better educational
standing of the points at issue. advantages lor children, NefJ. stat" :
It is also a recognized fact that with !'hat lexans each year spend approxi-
in a comparably short period of years |mately ?,>0,000,000 for candy; S100,-
that the lumber industry in southeast 1 (>00.000 for tobacco and $1 .i,000,000
of the !'or C°W drinks.
Miss Mary J. Kvrne.
Fort Worth ;
.state Commerce Commission and that! past, and this railroad, if built, will!
Jt if this case is lost, they will not ex- i enable the territory traversed and'"as ''e-elected president of the Grade ;
* * * i tend their line to Beaumont as previ- served to develop along agricultural | ^eachers Association at a business |
Many chicks are handicapped at the ol)s)y intended. In the first place the* and industrial lines after the timber se^ion yesterday.
did not anticipate such an impediment is all gone. It is fully expected that J -"1G convention will end today, fol-;
and the claim of the Kansas City j within 10 years a large trade in lum- | 'ow e,C!'"p'' officers and the;
Southern is regarded by them to be'ber, originating in Seattle, Washing- 'n^-up of ousine.^s matters.
A foot of feeding space for each six
liens Is about right when it comes to
feed hoppers.
The Aneonas are good layers and
are classed along with the Leghorns in
egg production.
highly unjust and nothing more or I ton, and handled by Coastwise vessels
less than an attempt to monopolize i through the Panama Canal thence
the terminals at tide water at Port I through Texas ports, will be a heavy
traffic and this load will then serve
Arthur. 1
In connection with this case it is ; as a carrier of this class of traffic -is
pointed out that if built from Waco to well as tending to make a cottor, a-id !
/'Port Arthur the Waco, Beaumont,■!grain port of Port Arthur.
Trinity and Sabine will tend to de-j The Port Arthur Chamber of Com-j
velop considerable territory not now J merce has passed a re toiaticn con-j
Ducks need to be cozy and warm the [served by any railroad, particularly j demning the action of the Kansas City
first week of their life; they grow j parts of Leon and Limestone County, Southern and endors'ng tne petition
quickly and seem to have less resist- and will furnish another outlet to tide (of the W ico Beaumotr, Trinity and
The turkey is a small eater for his
size. Many of the larger breeds of I
chickens eat more than the same num-
ber of turkeys.
"Shade for Young Stock
ance to exposure than a chick.
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Ton do not need to change your
breed so much as you need to change
the males of your breeds. Get new
j ones from other and better flocks of
water for cotton, grain and other pro- Sabine,
ducts of the districts served. They al-
so point out that the Kansas City
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the same breed.
Is of Great Importance
The. importance of shade for young j
•took should be. constantly kept in j o
mind, especially for bite hatched chicks 1 STUDENTS PRESENT
which have not had an opportunity to! NF'JKO MINRTREI
jryt a good start before the scorching !
Weather sets in. I
. These chicks must be pushed along j Tuesday evening, November -7th
fithput a letup,.given every advantage the students of Westminster College
J^opcr'feeding and care. If this, is I nted a x Minstrel which
doAe, if they are supplied -oith fresh
Water,or milk to drink and the fotlntsiwas well received by a large crowd.
are^kgpt sterilized and clean and shiide* j The entertainment was marked by a
ff? provided they wlil, in truth, grow
The Mexia Chamber of Com-
merce will consider the subject at its
next meeting of Board of Directors., suddely active during the
sky reflected a tremandous
Vesuvius |
light. The;
glare from J
| the volcano's crater, while an edge of!
(the cone apparently toppled into thr?!
interior.
n j l 1 I /-i 1 1 Y\ 1 J Professor Malladra, director of the I
scheduled at uroesbeck December Mn;\oh«'Tar::'thinks thc phen!,nienon'
' I not alarming.
The earthquake, lasting three sec-
I onds, was reported at Gcprano, where
inhabitants fled to the street". No
damage was caused.
County Semi - Centennial Celebration | ii'
Scheduled at Groesbeck December 2Sth;
All Communities Urged To Participate
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«k9:weeds. .-ood ch0,'UR
V A'-renge in the orchard is the best humorous
Secretary .T. E. Farrow of Groes-
beck Chamber of Commerce was in
Mexia Tuesday, the. object of his visit
being an invitation to Mexia Cham-
,ber of Commerce to participate in thc
Limestone County semi-centennial
celebration which will be held in
Groesbeck on Thursday, December
:20th. Mr. Farrow states that it is the
intention of the Groesbeck people to
make this cekbation a county wide af-
and and a variety of
stunts and jokes. The
jlHce in which to start, them out. after jcharacteri*«tton and solos were well
H'Mch they can he trar *ferrea to the,
Jr]ge of a field of growing corn, provld-, rendered alj-o.
rl '-colony, coops are available, and J 'fhe purpose of the program was to
tjiey. shOhM he, if ni. h il r most .pjQyj^g fun(}3 f0r the Annual which is
qronumical resnlts in raising the young , •
floeB. • j being- published by the student body f,ir R|)d that not only Mexia but that
' ,mperatlvfi an<1 ®b°uld .-this year and also to supply books for au nf the towns in the county would
^otye n^leeted^ « j i,ho musical library, A tidy sum was j be invited to participate.
! realized. He also states that any business
firm in Mexia, that desire to do so is
invited to put. a float in the parade
that would be an advertisement of
j their business. These floats will be
j permitted, as welt as floats "from dif-
jfcrent towns, public institutions and
'schools. The program as has been
about decided on to date is for a
mammoth parade at. 11 a. m. In this
parade will be floats representing the
different towns, schools industries and
commercial institutions. There will
be two or three bands in this parade
and it is expected to be the greatest
event of its kind ever held in Lime-
Attention
Housekeepers
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your heating stoves
nttw before It gets cold, I
Have a large stock of all
kinds of Heaters, Cook
Sfbves, Dishes, 'Aluir.imim
Vessels of all kind?. *4h
| fact, I arry most a ittr-
i thing to he found in a
modern hardware stcr.e for
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^ the housekeeper!
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Attention
Farmers
1 sell the celebrat°d line
of Oliver Implements, Pet-
er Sehutller Wagons, Bird-
sell Wagons, Hercules Eug
gies. I am headquarters
for the good oid hand-
made harness that wears
like a pig's nose TI:e bast
collars, bridles and Imes as
cheap as good ones can be
--sold.
stone county.
After the Parade all of the visitors j
will be the guests of the people of |
Groesbeck at a barbecue dinner, j
Preparations for this dinner are al-
ready well under way and a big time j
is expected.
At 1:30 p. m. the Masonic Fratcrni-!
When Winter Comes,
By BKN B HUNT
December urges Autumn out,
And Winter starts today;
ty will have charge of the laying of l With speeding wings Time rushes on s
Upon his eager way.
Oh who should say his heart is glad
That Time is rushing by?
And still, within I must cor.ftss,
A happy heart have I!
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All Kinds? of Owns and Ammunition.
the corner stone of the new court
house and it is expected that the Most
Worshipful Grand Master of the Texas
Grand Lodge will be present to pre-
side over these ceremonies.
Immediately folloing the corner!
stone laying there will be about two
addresses by prominent Texans whose!
names will be announced later.
About 6 p. m. there will be an old!
Fiddlers contest, in which prizes will
be given and which will carry con- i
siderable public interest.
At night a large fire works display;
is being arranged and it will be one of j
the biggest celebrations ever held in I cannot say tlmt all the w
Limestone County. ! 1v'-' wandered thru the ye
Those business firms of Mexia who! Was been devoid of furrow
would like to participate in the parade ^ liout a single tear;
are requested to notify the Chamber 1 caniot. claim that all the t;
of Commerce of Mexia. I'or wh-' h I ve knelt and p
Have been among fhe many
Around iw door He's laid.
So many things I'm thankful for
Upon this winter day,
I'd like to sing a happy song
To folks along the way.
I'd like for all the world to know
That in my wayward heart
I can't i-;nere the tene r love
His mercy doth impart.
HARDWARE
COSTELLO-BI .ODG ETT
Miss Lenora Blodgett, a popular
and lovely yoking lady of this city,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W.
Blodgett Friday morning at S:;!0 be-
came the bride of Mr. Thomas J.
Costello of Corsicana. The happy af-
fair was consumated at the Sr,
Mary's Catholic church on North
Bonham. Father Joseph Kellev, min-
ister. They left for a two weeks
honey moon to San Antonio, Houston
1 and other South Texas points, mak
ing the trip in automobile. After
December the 15th, they will be at
home in Corsicana. The ho: t of
friends of the charming young lady
and this splendid young man wish
for them a full measure of life's
joys as they pass this way. Con-
gratulations are extended them.
. Main St.
Phone 387
Express Delivery
Limits Extended
Throughout Mexia
The Chamber of Commerce office is
advised by tho State Railroad Com-
mission that tho express delivery lim-
its of Mexia will be extended in the
nea* future. Thc exact territory to
be included in this extension has not
yet. been promulgated but it is presum-
ed that it will at least include that
portion of the residence district reach-
ed by the paving. At present Canton
street s the eastern limit for free de-
livery and th° Chamber of Commerce
office hopes to be able to announce M). #mJ Ur9_ Davjd MuPpi,v vj.-dted
the new boundary lines in the near.their son, Cadet Col. Herbert Murphy,] much to relieve
liutiura. *"-College Station -Thanksgiving- day, home sickness.
And still, the Lord's been awful good
And always near my side;
He's chiried safely my frail bark
Upon the -rushing tide.
He's given me a happy home
And three square rrtca'
December
-Ike long chilly evenings
brirjj out a lot of needs.
Yon will need some things
in cur line. You can be sure of
finding tliem in good assort-
ment at reasonable prices.
What is more important you
find us always ready to help
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a measant way.
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It required fifty years to
develop this plant from the
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Consistent cultivation —
constant attention will trans-
form "loose change" into
bank accounts. But the rav-
ipr rnust bp systematic if the
best n-""'11'
ed.
Thr bank atcoujvt
Iinbit is more thfiTi
a habit—it i? a ]x>s-
itive help, esjlecii
ly if tli5 account is
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He's made life seem r. te:ide.u dream !
Instead of blea!; and gray!
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l!ev. W. B. Andretvs has been tin- ^
dor going repairs in a ho--i ;,nl in
Waco the past week. He returned. ~
home Fridny night and ft:. - that ~
he is ready for another year of har.-ljr;
work and faithful service in the re-, ~
ligious welfare of Mexia.
The borad of Stewards, 11 rough j-
the chairman, N. Holin g-worth, w:r
ed a message of love and sy;ihthy , ~
to thc sick room of the pastor on
Thanksgiving Day, and that helpe l! ~
the tedium and ] u
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Houx, N. P. The Mexia Weekly Herald (Mexia, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. [2], Ed. 1 Thursday, December 6, 1923, newspaper, December 6, 1923; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth292396/m1/3/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Gibbs Memorial Library.