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THE SHAMROCK TEXAN, Shamrock, Texas
Thursday, June 1, IS
say new McDonald
OBSERVATORY TO BE
READY IN 4 YEARS
HOKE THAN YEAR IS NEEDED
TO CAST GLASSE8 FOR
HUGE TELESCOPE
Dr. Otto Struve and Dr. George
▼an Biesbroeck, both of the Yerkes
observatory staff, who were at Ft.
Davis recently making final tests,
have said the McDonald observa-
tory would not be In use for three
or four years. The leisurely prog-
ress in completing the plant is due
to the fact that more than a year
will be required for casting the 80-
inch pyrex glass mirror or the tele-
scope. The vast block of glass will
be cooled slowly underground by
the gradual withdrawal of electric
beat.
This is to be a mirror, not a lens
telescope. It will permit the study
of star fields too distant for the
human mind to conoelve. Light
travels 180,000 miles a second and
this telescope will reveal stars of
the twentieth magnitude, or one
hundred million light years distant.
The mirror will be convex, with the
inner surface coated with
after it has been polished,
be about seven Inches thick. In
the center there will be an aperture
about 20 Inches across. The mirror
will reflect Into a smaller mirror
which wUl send Its beams back
through the 20-inch aperture to a
third reflecting Into a dark room.
There some of the greatest work in
astronomy will be accomplished, It
is believed The chief work of the
McDonald telescope will be astron-
omical photography. In this re-
spect, it is said, it will be the
greatest observatory In the world.
Astronomers say there will be a
half dozen phases of work, with
photographing the spectrum of
■tars, the nebulae and of new star
fields predominating.
One Item of work at the observ-
atory will be less mysterious to the
layman than star-gazing. An as-
tronomer was asked whether the
silver coating on the great mirror
would tarnish. The reply being'
"yes,” he was asked. "What will
you use to keep it bright—what
will you scour It with?" and the
reply was, “the softest of chamois
and finest of talcum powder.”
Mount Locke Is 10 mile!, as the
crow flies due northwest of Fort
Davis. Fort Davis is a picturesque
little cow town county seat and a
summer tourist town. The last cen-
sus gave It 765 population. More
than half Mexican. But the town
has some nice homes and a fine
school, and Is the scene of the old
adobe fort that was built to protect
the California mall, early emigrants
and settlers from the Apaches and
Comanches. The fort was aban-
doned forty years ago but its ruins
are a perpetual reminder of the
early' days. It lies within the limits
of Fort Davis town.
On the summit of Mount Locke
Is a small square wooden peg driv-
en Into the hard ground, and on it
is written in pencil "center of ob-
servatory." Two more pegs mark
the exact north and south line as
established by Dr. Van Biesbroeck.
Those are the first "structures" of
the observatory. Blacktall deer now
run in considerable number on the
spot where the observatory is to
be built.
McDonald observatory will be the
fourth highest observatory in the
world, it Is said. Other famous ob-
servatories with their altitudes fol-
low, as named by Dr. Van Bies-
broeck: Kodaikanal, India, 7,700:
Tacubaya, Mexico, 7,590; Flagstaff,
Arizona, 7,250; Johannesburg, South
Africa, 5,860; Mount Wilson, Cali-
fornia, 8,730; Denver, 5,400, and Pic
Du Midi, in Franoe, which has no
observatory but from which observ-
ations and calculations are often
made.
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34 Cases Coots’—
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Shamrock and surrounding cities
within the past several weeks.
In a Joint statement, District
silver, j Attorney Lewis M. Goodrich and
It will! County Attorney Clyde C. Fillmore,
1 said they would prosecute every
person where evidence pointed they
were engaged in the transportation
or sale of 3.2 beer or any other
alcoholic drink containing more
than one-half of one per cent com-
ing under Jurisdiction of the Dean
act, state prohibition measure.
"Regardless of action taken by
the federal government and several
state governments making changes
in liquor laws, we still have the
same law in Texas that we have
had for several years, and I con-
sider it my duty to live up to my
oath of office and enforce every
law on our books to the best of
my ability," said District Attorney
Goodrich. “I consider it Just as
much my duty to enforce the state
liquor law as any other law and I
will make no exceptions as long as
the Dean law is in effect."
County Attorney Fillmore said
he would prosecute persons violat-
ing present state laws Just as
promptly as complaints were made
to his office. “I will be guided by
the strict letter of existing state
laws," he replied when asked if he
would take beer cases before the
county grand Jury.
The state liquor law sets one-half
of one per cent as the maximum
alcoholic content. Most of the beer
manufactured in wet states and
run into the Panhandle contains
“Less than 4 per cent by volume,"
while the average home-brew runs
much higher.
McCamey’s Mans Collection
Of Indian Relics Growing
V. D. Gilliland of McCamey, is a
self-taught archaeologist. Equipped
with a shovel and a disregard for
rattlesnakes, Gilliland has dug up
Indian graves all over West Texas.
In his collection are skulls of flat
headed persons who lived in West
Texas unknown generations ago,
samples of basket weaving, grass
skirts, beads, strings of lechugllla,
mocassins, flresticks and other ar-
ticle used by ancient tribes.
On the Pecos River, Gilliland
says remains of Indian camps are
found for a space of fifty miles
from the Horsehead Crossing down
to Iraan. In these camps he has
found many arrow heads.
He thinks the communal life of
the caves was much different from
that on the banks of the Pecos. In
the caves, he has found no stone
Implements. Practically every cave
is on the south side of the bluffs.
Tops of the caves he has found
were covered with hand prints in
the soot. He said his greatest thrill
was finding some cuds chewed by
the cave dwellers. The cuds are
about the size of a walnut and
may be found in quantity in some
of the caves. They are either of
lechugllla or bear grass and prints
of the teeth are plainly discernable.
"Some day I will find a sealed
cave in this country," Gilliland
said, calling to mind the discoveries
of the rich Aztec tombs in Mexico.
He believes the Aztecs were in this
country, too, and that some time a
cave that will yield a fortune in
golden relics will be found.
Locust Voices, Quiet Fqt 13
Years, Heard Near St Louis
Loyalty and success go
hand—buy at home.
hand In
36-tf
A loud song of courtship, voiced
but once each 13 years, is growing
in volume in the St. Louis area.
For the cicada broods, better
known as 13-year locusts to the
layman, are emerging from their
subterranean retreats.
The first song of the cicada,
heard 130 years ago by New Eng-
land colonists, aroused no more in-
terest than that shown now at the
United States Entomological Lab-
oratory at Webster Groves, a St.
Louis suburb.
Because of the comparative rar-
ity of their appearance science has
a peculiar interest In the broods.
Missouri is a major center of the
always exactly spaced insect cycles.
They also are found in compara-
tively large numbers in Southern
Illinois, Western Kentucky, Louisi-
ana, Arkansas. Alabama, Georgia,
Tennessee and North and South
Carolina. Others appear in differ-
ent sections of the country con-
taining wooded areas.
Extensive studies of the locusts,
which are not classified as a
“plague" and bear no relationship
to the destroying locusts of Biblical
times, have been made by the
United States Department of Agri-
culture.
In 1907 a partial breaking up of
the big broods was noted. The 1920
crop, however, was not materially
reduced in the St. Louis area.
Officials at the Webster Groves
laboratory, therefore, are busily en-
gaged in studying the present brood
which began to manifest itself last
week. Until late in June the song
of the cicada is expected to be loud
in the land.
The insects do comparatively lit-
tle damage, most of which is con-
fined to shrubbery and nursery
stock, into which holes are bored
and eggs deposited They are non-
migratory.
During their brief span of out-
door life the locusts lay eggs which
hatch In about two weeks. The
larvae then fall to the ground, dig
into the dirt and spend 13 years
maturing in solitary subterranean
chambers.
Only the male cicada is gifted
with song. Two small ear-Uke in-
flated drums on the sides of the
basal segment of the abdomen are
vibrated through action of power-
ful muscles.
Three basic notes are sounded.
The first is a long, frog-like croak.
The second is an intermittent click-
ing or chirping. The third re-
sembles a muted train whistle in a
tunnel. Concert singing blends into
a steady roar.
WEST TEXAS TOWNS
TO ASK FOR FUNDS
HUGE PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC
BUILDING PROJECTS IS
PLAN UNDERWAY
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See the new Philco Radio in our window and ask us
to explain our new gift plan.
COFFEE, Schillings,
1 Ih. can ...............................
COFFEE, Schillings,
2 lb. can ..............................
COFFEE, Maxwell House,
1-lb. can ..............................
COFFEE, Maxwell House,
3 lb. can ..............................
TOMATOES,
No. 1 can ............................
CORN, Cabro,
No. 1 can..............................
PICKLES, Sour,
quart jar .............................
KRAUT JUICE,
small can ............................
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Gibson, Mrs.
J. K. Gibson, Miss Marietta Gibson
of Memphis and VanZandt Olbson
of Ins Angeles, Calif., visited Sun-
day in the home of Mr. and Mrs.
H. F. Leake.
Thursday, Friday
and Saturday
FRUIT SALAD, First Pick,
No. 1 tall can................................................
TUNA FISH,
regular 25c seller ....................................
SYRUP, maple, Vermont-made,
pint jar .........................................................
(Free Jig-Saw Puzzle with each Jar)
KRAUT, White Pony,
No. 2 Yj can .....................................L.
HOMINY, White Pony,
No. 2>/i can ________________________________
31c
60c
29c
79c
.....5c
5c
15c
5c
15c
15c
25c
SUNBRIGHT CLEANSER,
reg. 10c seller, 3 for_______________
BORAX WASHING POWDER,
reg. 5c seller, 8 for ________________
9c
9c
10c
25c
We will have everything in fresh vegetables
the market affords. See* our vegetable display win-
dow. Our vegetables are always fresh ami chilled.
Remember—FREE DELIVERY!
MITCHELL & TINDALL
IOCERY & MARKET
SPONSOR ASKED TO
COWBOYS’ REUNION
ELABORATE PROGRAM PLANNED
FOR STAMFORD’S ANNUAL
JULY 4 OCCASION
Shamrock has been Invited to
send a sponsor to the Texas Cow-
boy Reunion which will be held at
Stamford July 3, 4 and 5. A letter
directed to the local chamber of
commerce says an elaborate pro-
gram of entertainment is being
prepared for the sponsors.
Three prizes are being offered for
the most attractive sponsors who
attend the Reunion. Sponsors must
be mounted and both horse and
rider will be considered in Judging
for the prizes, points being given
on the girl’s horsemanship as well
as on her mount and equipment.
Sponsors must provide their own
mounts, equipment and costumes,
but the Reunion management will
provide grooms and feed for the
animals.
First prize will be a handsome
pair of hand-made riding boots
given by the Nocona Boot Company
of Nocona. Second and third prizes
will each be a pair of silver-mount-
ed spurs, one given by the Nocona
Boot Company and the other by
the San Angelo Cowboy Boot Shop,
San Angelo.
The Judging will take place on
the morning of the opening day of
the Reunion, July 3. Sponsors rep-
resenting 35 cities and towns were
entertained at last year's Reunion.
Mrs. E. P. Bunkley of Stamford,
wife of a prominent West Texas
surgeon, will serve as hostess for
the sponsors. Miss Margaret Lyles
has been selected as the Stamford
sponsor.
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and physical examinations to de-
termine the most intelligent and
adaptable youth for the generous
award.
Horn, the son of the Rev. and
Mrs. Alvin L. Horn of Houston, is
in the ninth grade of Sam Houston
high school. The scholarship en-
titles him to three years in the
noted boys' preparatory school. It
is a benefaction of the board of
trustees of the Indiana academy in
memory of the wife of the founder
of the school. The award is one of
the last four of a series of twelve.
In addition to Texas, awards were
made this year in Tennessee, Wis-
consin and Iowa.
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Mrs. B. F. Kersh is ill this week.
Under the broad terms of the
President’s public works bill, now
awaiting action before the Senate,
West Texas cities will attempt to
obtain funds to carry out a huge
program of public building proj-
ects, D. A. Bandeen of Stamford,
manager of the West Texas Cham-
ber of Commerce, said Tuesday.
Anticipating favorable action up-
on the measure, which would make
t3.300.000.000 available for public
projects throughout the nation, 82
cities in West Texas are preparing
applications for loans to initiate a
program aggregating millions of
dollars for public construction ex-
penditures, Bandeen said. The pro-
gram would include such self-liqui-
dating projects as sewer systems,
water systems, swimming pools and
other civic and public improve-
ments.
Under the Reconstruction Finance
Corporation act, the West Texas
cities had prepared a program em-
bracing $5,000,000 in eligible proj-
ects. The new measure would
broaden greatly the power of cities
to borrow funds from the Federal
Government for public building
purposes, and the program conse-
quently is expected to be much ex-
panded if the bill passes the Sen-
ate. The House already has acted
favorably upon the administration
measure.
In accordance with plans launch-
ed at the recent West Texas Cham-
ber of Commerce convention for
establishment of a public works
bureau, that organization will as-
semble and present the applications
of cities In its territory. Bandeen
said that under provisions of the
pending measure the opplications
probably will have to be presented
to the Texas Relief Commission.
He said if it is necessary the
West Texas chamber is prepared to
send a strong representation to
Washington to urge before the
proper authorities that the applica-
tions be granted.
Bandeen went to Wichita Falls
Tuesday morning to confer with
Walter Cline, president of the or-
ganization, in regard to the pro-
posed program.
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Mrs. Peyton Wofford is visiting
in McLean this week.
Mrs. Ted Bones of Wheeler visit-
ed here Monday.
Mrs. C. D. Clampltt, former
woman who has been seriously
in a Boise City, Okla., hospital,
improving, according to word re-",
celved by friends here.
Lewis Week End Sale!
JM
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
MARKET SPECIALS
Mrs. H. H. Tate and Miss Virgie
Morris left Tuesday for a short
visit In New Mexico.
CHEESE, fresh Longhorn, per lb.............................18c
WEENIES, 2 Ihs. for ..............................25c
BRISKET ROAST, per lb........................ . 7c
BEEF STEAK, corn fed, per lb............................... 10c
BEEF ROAST, best cuts, per lb...............................8c
POTATO CHIPS, fresh 2-oz. pkg., each....................5c
CORN, No. 1 can, each ................................................ 5c
GREEN BEANS, No. 2 can, each ..............................9c
COFFEE, our good bulk, 2 lbs. for.......................... 23c
TEA, Linton’s Yellow Label, 1-4 lb. pkg., each...... 19c
SOAP, Bi<r Ben or O. K„ 6 bars for.......................... 23c
WHITE KING, large pkg., each ...............................33c
TOMATO JUICE, 3 cans for .................................... 22c
COCOA, Hershey’s, 1-tb. can, each .......................... 19c
PEACHES, First Pick, No. 2 V4 can, each .............. 14c
APPLE BUTTER, 19-oz. jar, each ....................... 13c
SWEET PICKLES, qt. jar, each .............................. 25c
BROOM, a good one, each.......................................... 19c
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For Sale!
Latest model, 4-burner Coleman Gas
Pressure Range which we took in on an
advertising contract.
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Mr. and Mrs. Frank Exum and
son of Tulsa, Okla,, spent the week-
end with his parents here.
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Mrs. 8. E. Brainard and son of
Canadian were week-end visitors at
the Frank Exum home.
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Misses Durelle and Florence
Johnson are recovering from recent
operations.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Fillmore of
Wheeler were visitors here Tuesday
evening.
Sale bills printed In Shamrock
are labeled "Shamrock T e x a i
Print" at the bottom. 50-tft
Beautiful stove that offers all the convenience
of city gas to homes beyond the gas mains. This
Instant-Gas stove operates on the Coleman Safety
Instant-Gas principle. It lights instantly at the
burner—just like gas, and makes and burns its
own gas from regular gasoline. You can cook a
whole meal for a family of five with only 2c worth
of fuel. It is speedy, safe and dependable, ami
good looking.
We will make you a good price on
this stove, or may trade for something
you have.
The Shamrock Texan
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Delivery Service.
Scholastic honors are worth $4,500
to Garfield H. Horn, 13-year-old
high school boy from Houston, who
won the scholarship offered by the
Culver Military Academy of Culver,
Indiana. The award entitles the
lad to three years in the noted
military academy with practically
all expenses paid.
Robert GUcrease, 14, of Corsi-
cana, was selected as first alternate
and Sam D. Lcvenson, 13, of El
Paso, second alternate. Dr. Fred O.
Ayer of the University of Texas,
Austin, was chairman of a com-
mittee of noted Texas educators
which subjected the candidates for
the scholarship to a series of the
wholarshlp to a series of
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THE GOLDEN V EIGHT FORD HAS JUST COMPLETED TEN THOUSAND FIFTY FOUR
AND NINE TENTHS MILE ECONOMY TEST STOP PACKED INTO THE RUN WERE
MORE MILES THAN THE AVERAGE DRIVER COVERS IN A YEARS TIME STOP THE
RUN WAS MADE UNDER ALL KINDS OF WEATHER CONDITIONS INCLUDING HEAVY
RAINS AND STRONG WINDS STOP TEMPERATURES REACHED AS HIGH AS NINETY
FOUR DEGREES STOP OPERATING AT A SPEED OF FIFTY MILES OR MORE PER
HOUR OVER GOOD AND BAD ROADS UP AND DOWN HILLS THROUGH RAIN FOG AND
MUD IT AVERAGED EIGHTEEN AND EIGHT TENTHS MILES PER GALLON USING
PHILLIPS SIXTY SIX OIL AND GASOLINE FOR ENTIRE TRIP STOP NO OIL WAS
ADDED BETWEEN THOUSAND MILE CHANGES AND NOT ONE CENT EXPENDED FOR
REPAIRS STOP IN VIEW OF THE HOT WEATHER AND GRUELLING PACE SET A
REMARKABLE FEATURE OF THE TRIP WAS THAT NO WATER WAS ADDED TO THE
RADIATOR DURING THE ENTIRE TRIP STOP ALL POINTS ON THE TRIP WERE
REACHED ON SCEDULED TIME STOP THE FORD V EIGHT MODEL FORTY HAS
PROVED UNUSUAL ECONOMY OF OPERATION AND ABILITY TO WITHSTAND THE
MOST GRUELLING ABUSE STOP DRIVERS HIGH IN THEIR PRAISES OF COMFORT
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