Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 10, 1927 Page: 3 of 4
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STAR CARS ON THE
BORDER IN U. S.
IMMIGRATION SERVICE
Members of the National Guard
who campaigned before the World
War will remember the charactcr of
service on the Mexican Border.
Those who have read history made
by the old Texas Rangers realize the
kind of work which border patrols
are still called upon to perform.
The many stories of the Royal
Northwest Mounted Police give an idea
of the responsibilities of the kind of
work required for law enforcement in
open territory.
Although history is filled with ex-
ploits of service officers, let no one
think that the days of such exploits
are past. Law breakers are as active
today as ever they were and there are
more of them because there are more
laws and more people to break them
and higher prices are paid for law-
breaking than in the days of old.
Furthermore, there is somewhat less
of higty courage and sportsmanship
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COURIER TIRES
30 x 3'/2 $6.45
29x4.40 7.85
COURIER TUBES
30 x 3>/2 $1.40
29 x 4.40 2.05
ALSO ALL SIZES FIRESTONE AND OLDFIELD
TIRES and TUBES AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES
Bay Chevrolet Co.
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BETTER
LIGHTING
Draws Better Business S I
There is an air of cheerful welcome about the well
lighted place of business that helps to break down the
barrier of restraint that always exists between individ-
uals wh oare doing business with cach other. Be it in
store or office, in counting room or lobby, good lighting
is a magnet that attracts business as naturally as a
magnet attracts iron. We have lighting fixtures that
give proper lighting.
FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY
Liberal Allowance for your old fixtures
and FREE Installation
Central Power & Light Co.
COURTEOUS SERVICE ALWAYS
Phone 52 Palacios
on the part, of outlaws than there used
to be. There is more craftiness ill
law evasion and there are more modern
scientific facilities. To combat these,
officers of the law must in turn be
equipped with the most advanced fa-
cilities for law enforcement.
In former days a horse and a re-
volver were the recognized equipment
of an officer, as picturesque as the
officer himself. Today an automobile
and a machine gun are more to the
point and more than picturesque from
the outlaw's point of view.
The United States Immigration Ser-
vice is patrolling our borders in times
of peace. Peace is interpreted to mean
that there is no international warfare
going on. And it is part of the duties
of the Service to preserve this peace
by seeing to it that certain laws, in-
ternationally recognized, are not vio-
lated. On the Mexican border this is
often a matter of smart thinking and
quick action. In other words the mem-
bers of the Service must be diplomats
as well as enforcement officers.
In consideration of the variety of
offenders and offenses against U. S.
Immigration Laws, the extent and
character of territory to be patrolled
and the necessity for speed in catching
culprits in the act and especially with
the goods on them, the horse has nec-
essarily^ had to give way to the auto-
mobile and aeroplane for cmcrgcn-
cy as well as regular routine transpor-
tation. Not only is speed a factor,
but also capacity for extra passen-
gers when it is necessary to get con-
siderable numbers of extra officers on
a job in short order. Horses were
never notable for carrying double and
less so for triple loads.
Just as in picking horses, however,
automobiles have to be carefully se-
lected to measure up to exacting re-
quirements. The mileage of paved
roads along the Mexican border is min-
imum. Much of the driving practical-
ly amounts to cross country work.
Furthermore, the heat is often intense,
more than 100 degrees in the shade,
and there is dust. It takes a real car
to stand the gaff under all these con-
ditions.
Patrol headquarters at Tucson, Ari-
zona, purchased a fleet of twenty-
eight Star Cars for this service. They
are being operated throughout a zone
many hundreds of miles in extent
east and west of that point, in coun-
try that, according to our correspon-
dent, makes the Bad Lands of Wyo-
ming look like Paradise.
The Star Cars were chosen only af-
ter exhaustive practical tests by offi-
cials of the Immigration Service and
the test cars were chosen at random
from the sales rooms of the nearest
Star dealer. You can be pretty sure
that the United States Government
in these days of economy spends ap-
proximately $25,000 only upon thor-
ough assurance of getting its money's
worth.
These tests showed that the motor
in the Star Car was equal to the
steepest grades and roughest surfaces
to be encountered in the territory,
that the speed was equal to any de-
mand and that this combination in a
light small car was admirable and
especially desirable in places where
larger, heavier cars would have diffi-
culty getting about at all. Pulling
through sand, of which there is an
abundance, was a special test that the
Star Car met with flying colors.
Over long stretches of desert where
heat is a great handicap to motor
travel, the Star Car demonstrated the
efficient radiation for which it is es-
pecially famous. It was conclusive-
ly proved that Star Cars do not over-
heat even under the most adverse con-
ditions.
Ease of handling, durability, and
economy were further points of in-
vestiagtion, and on all these counts
the Immifrration officials were more
than satisfied.
Last reports of the Star fleet on
actual service sustain all these find-
ings of the original testers. The Star
Cars, in perhaps the most exacting
service in the country, are giving day
in and day out satisfaction, making
important contributions toward the
protection of reputable citizens.
It is interesting to note that this
choice of Star Cars for official service
in open country comes on the heels
of a similar official choice on the part
of the world's metropolis. The Po-
lice Department of the City of New
York recently purchased a fleet of six
ty-one Star Cars for the use of its
roundsmen.
Thus for city or country the Star
Car is the official choice where exact-
ing service is required.
Call and inspect the line of Stars,
both Fours and Sixes, at Berry's Gar-
age.
CARANCAHUA
PASTURE FOR RENT
2000 acres Creek end and Ridgo
Land. Timber on creek end. Fine
Winter protection. Good Water wells.
C. A. Lucas, Blessing, Texas. 41-tf.
Messrs. P. F. Campbell and Jennings
were on our streets last Friday.
Miss Reba Curtis spent last week
end with home folks in Palacios.
The B. B. Wright family were Sun-
day visitors at the Clardy home in
Palacios.
Rev. Derrick and wife were calling
on friends in Carancahua last Thurs-
day afterhoon.
Mr. Moody, our County Commis-
sioner, of Lolita, was in Carancahua
on business Saturday.
Mrs. L. J. Slaikeu, accompanied by
her mother and daughter spent Sat-
urday at the M. R. Whyman home in
Ganado.
Mr. Elmer Abraham, who spent last
week with relatives here returned to
Olivia Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert
Abraham went with him for a visit.
Mr. Everett Griffin and wife, of Luf-
kin, Texas, visited at the Amel Peter-
son home last Friday. Louise Griffin
went with them to Francitas for a few
days visit with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Helmer visited
their daughter, Mrs. Slaikeu and fam-
ily last week Thursday. Mr. Helmer
left Friday for League City to visit
his brother while Mrs. Helmer stayed
with her daughter until Monday when
Mr. Helmer returned and took her
home with him.
Every one present enjoyed the Sun-
day School and Song Service held in
the church last Sunday. We are in
hopes that the church will be filled
at the services next Sunday. Rev.
Derrick will preach at 3 o'clock. Sun-
day School at 10:30 and Song Service
at 7 P. M.
MIDFIELD
Mr. Callaway will move into the par-
sonage this week.
Mr. Vacek of Schulenburg, moved
into the hotel last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Hallie Anderson were
Houston visitors last week.
Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Trull were in
Houston the first of the week.
Miss Eunice Willis spent the week
end with home folks at DeCosta.
Miss Opal Forterberry of Bay City
spent the week end with relatives.
Miss Margaret Boiling, of Palacios,
visited the week end with Jean Trull.
Mr. Edgar Hammond moved into
the Tom Cornelius property Monday.
Mrs. R. H. Church, of Palacios, vis-
ited her brother, J. J. Harbison. Thurs-
day.
Rev. J. A. Callaway of Francitas,
preachcd Sunday juutning ace t'h
church.
Mrs. Woodson, Sr., and Mrs, Man-
uel Woodson were Bay City visitors
Tuesday. „
Mrs. Hannah Aiken and Mrs. Frank
Burlich were Sunday dinner guests at
Mr. Brown's.
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Michna went to
Woodsboro Saturday to visit relatives
a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Knight, of Needville,
Texas, visited Mrs). Knight's sister,
Mrs. Joe Bures Sunday.
Mss Augusta Berlich who is nurs-
ing at Needsville, Texas, is taking a
vacation with her mother and friends.
Clemville school camwe over Friday
and gave us another whipping but
our girls gained some to to 18 for
Clemville. All right maybe well win
someday.
The Clemville Epworth League
came to Midfield Sunday night and
gave a League Program. After the
program Mr. Taylor helped the Mid-
field young people organize a League.
Mr. Harbisno was chosen Sponsor,
Miss Adelade Callaway, President;
Klorencc Forterberry, Secretary. We
appdeciate Mr. Taylor and his young
people in their efforts to help us and
invite them to come again.
FOR SALE—One Good Cow. Com-
ing fresh. Inquire at Berry's Garage.
H. C. BOYD
Licensed Optometrist
EYES TESTED FREE
If in need of glesses, I Guarantee
to please.
Office second story Ruthven Building
M. K. Feather & Son
Notary Public
FIRE, TORNADO,
AUTO AND LIFE
INSURANCE
-BONDS-
OFFICE:—CITY HALL
W.H. CLEMENT
HOUSE AND SHIP
CARPENTER
HIGH CLASS BOATS
MADE TO ORDER
DR. A. B. CAIRNES
DENTIST
OFFICE:—UPSTAIRS IN
SMITH BUILDING
Phone 51
Graduate of University of Buffata, N.Y
Post-Graduate Northwestern Unhrar-
sity of Chicago, Illinois.
DR. T, F. DRISKILL
DENTIST
Member American Academy of
Applied Dental Science
Pyorrhea, Oral Prophylaxia and
Dentistry
OFFICE HOURS: ? % J2 A. M.
1:30 to 5 P. M
PHONE NUMBER 96
Southwest Rooms, Ruthven Building
PALACIOS, TEXAS
▼HEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES ARE BUILT. BUICK WILL BUILD THHI
There's
no time ouf for Buick
The referee's whistle shrills . . . "time
out!" . . . The game halts, pending a
player's return to the "line-up".
When you attend the big football games
this year, notice the predominance of
Buicks — for men and women who like
action, like Buick. And hundreds of
thousands of Buick owners can testify
that there is no "time out" for Buick.
Sedans 'l 195 to *1995 Coupes '1195 to *1850
Sport Models 'l 195 to *1525
Allprices f o. b. Flint, Mich., government tax to be aUded^ Tb§
G. M. A. C financing plan, the most desirable, (t avatlakia.
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Hardy-Fields Motor Company
BAY CITY, TEX.
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Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 10, 1927, newspaper, November 10, 1927; Palacios, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth411777/m1/3/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Palacios Library.