The Tyler Journal (Tyler, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, July 12, 1929 Page: 7 of 8
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JULY 12, 1929
CUT OFF COMMISSION OF APPEALS—
VOTE FOR LARGER SUPREME COURT
No Additional Office Holders—No Increase In Taxes
—Just Court Efficiency
MW.:'
In 1875 when the present State Con-
stitution was framed Texas had per-
haps a million inhabitants. The new
constitution provided for a Supreme
Court of three justices.
In 1928 Texas had five and a half
times as many people as in 1875. 'Yn
property values—increases in which
naturally contribute to litigation—
the growth has been even more re
markable. From the $249,000,000 as-
sessed values in 1875, the total has
sj«adily climbed until it is nearly
$4,000,000,000 or sixteen fold. Popula-
tion and property increases, bringing Farm Extension Service had its
human beings:Into Closer contact than origin in the mind of the late Dr.
Seaman A. Knapp. It came as a
result -of efforts, begun right here in
Texas—in Smith and Kaufman coun-
ties—to combat the ravages of the
cotton boll weevil. Its history from
that day, back in 1903, to this is one of
gripping, thrilling interest. At first
only a few untrained men were en-
FARM EXTENSION SERVICE
IS A GREAT SCHOOL
Farm Extension Service can be lik-
ened to a great school, for that is
exactly what it is. It is a great
school that does not conduct its class-
es and recitations in a school build-
ing, but in the homes and on the
farms of the people. The funds for
its operations are provided in pprt
by, the Federal Government, in part
by the State and in part by the coun-
ty.
Summer Calling
when Texas was largely a pastoral
State, have increased the possibilities
of litigiousness by geometric rather
than arithmetic progression.
But the number of Supreme Court
justices remains the same—just three.
*
comes from the growth of such fac-
tors, three Supreme Court justices are
still striving to the best of their
ability, it is only just to say—to dis-
pose of the vitally important litigation
that ultimately must reach them for
final adjudication.
It is virtually a matter of course
that in spite of efforts to aid them
through commissions of appeal, they
are falling so far behind with their
labors that citijens of Texas, vitally
concerned in speedy and final adjudi-
cation of their legal controversies, are
Materially suffering.
That in brief is the genesis of the
pending constitutional amendment to
be voted on July 16 next and back of
which is the strength of the Texas'
Bar Association and the Texas Press
Association membership, together
with the support of many'thousands
of other thoughtful citizens of Teias
who believe in the axiom that justice
delayed frequently means justice de-
nied. i
From the Texas of 1875 to the Tex-
as of 1929 is a far cry. Today it is
otte of the greatest States in the
Union in population and wealth;
probably the greatest in its possibili-
ties for f uture development.. And the
attainment of that development, very
many well informed and thoughtful
Texans believe, is being delayed and
hindered by air unsatisfactory court
system out of which has grown a very
general demand for court reform. One
of the first and most essential steps
toward that reform, lawyers rathgr
generally agree, is the adoption of the
pending amendment which would in-
crease the justices of the Supreme
Court to nine, abolish the Commis-
sions of appeal (with their six judges)
and require the Supreme Court to re-
main in session continuously twelve1
months in the year instead of the nine
months it is permtted to sit under the
present constitutional provision.
Even in the constitutional convention
of 1875 a strong minority, headed by
John H. Reagan, was able to envisage
the Texas of future years and in-
sisted on a larger Membership, of the
Supreme Court. But they were out-
voted and ever since Texas has been
trying by one means or another to
meet a situation that has grown con-
stantly worse. An amendment in 1892
created the Court of Criminal Appeals,
and authorized the Legislature to es-
tablish Courts of Civil Appeals, but
it leit the membership of the Supreme
Cofirt unchanged. The makeshift of
Cbihmiasions of Appeals had been
* trifcd in the meantime and found
wanting, but the same attempted
method of relief was resorte’d to in
1918 when the Supreme Court docket
became so congested as to make emer-
gency relief imperative. But opinions
of these Commissions are not binding
unless and uhtil approved by the court
itself, which thus misses the oral ar-
guments brought out. *
No permanent relief, lawyers rath-
er generally contend, can cpme from
any other means than a constitutional
amendment under which nine judges,
with co-equal authority, can handle
the ever-increasing litigation that
must go eventually to the court of fi-
nal resort.
Today there are eleven courts of
civil appeals, whose decisions may be
taken to the Supreme Court for re-
view; these courts in turn1 are fed by
253 county and 106 district courts.
And because of increased litigation
there is constant effort to increase the
number of civjl appellate courts fur-
ther to deluge the Supreme Court.
Confronted with a serious situation
and impressed by the urgent need of
•\ action to protect the rights and prop-
erities of the citizens, of Texas, the
Texas Press Association has gone, by
resolution, on record as urging the
people to vote on this amendment-*
an action taken only after scrutiny of
the entire amendment and inquiry as
to its purposes and effect. Fearing
that leek of interest or information
might cause its defeat, the Press As-
sociation decided to ask its members
to Make a special and diligent effort
to advise their readers of the amend-
ment and to urge their vote in line
with the Aasociation’s earnest, desire
to further the cause of court reform
iA Texas. ,
— MBS. LBB i. ROUNDTREE, Tliyxr
R. J. EDWARDS, Denton
C. C. HUDSON^ Iowa Park
E. G. SENTER, Dallas (Committee
of Texas Press Association)
DISEASED POULTRY AND ANI-
MALS-—Co to Dr. Jarrel’s Veterinary
Drug Store where you can get expert
advice free on diseases of poultry
and animals. We carry a full line of
veterinary drugs. Mail orders filled;
wholesale and retail. Calls made.
He 1152, or 168; 105 South Sprii
pier. 3d
there are more than ten thousand
trained workers in the Service- and
the Federal Government alone spends
more than twenty million dollars per
year. Think of this great school that
carries direct to the people in their
homes and on their farms the great
lessons of better farming, more pro-
fitable, more enjoyable—the lessons
of better and more beautiful homes
farmsteads—the great lesson of better
fdods and better health—the great I
lessons of better and more economical
clothing—-in short, the great lessons
a finer, happier life. That is what
Farm Extension Servce means to the
rural life of America. Those who are
at the head of the faculty and the
representatives in this county of this
great school follows:
Extension H«me Demonstration Staff
Mr. O. B. Martin —State Director
Extension Service.
Miss Mildred Horton—State Home
Demonstration Agent.
Miss Bess Edwards — Assistant
State Home Demonstration Agent.
Miss Sallie F. Hill—8th District
Home Demonstration Agent.
Miss Lola Blair —Food Specialistf
Mrs. Dora Russell Barnes—Clothing
Speicalist.
Miss Mamie Hayden—Home Indus-
trial Specialist, v
Mrs. Bernice Slaytor—Home Im-
provement Specialist.
Mrs. Maggie W. Barry—Special
Specialist.
Mr. Elbert Gentry—Smith County
Agent,
Miss Nette Shultz—Smith County
Home Demonstration Agent.
NEGRO YOUTH DROWNS
IN POND NEAR TROUP
Lema Roy Brown 14-year old son of
Dick Brown, colored, of Troup, lost his
life by drowning Sunday morning at
the Wilboum pond a few miles south-
east of Troup. Efforts to revive him
were futile and he never regained
consicousness. An attack of cramps
was believed to have caused him to
drown.
A crowd of boys younger than
Brown w-ere in the pond at the time.
They said they thought the boy was
diving when they first saw him sink
under the water, but after watching
him while decided he was helpless,
and they started shouting for help.
A young negro man, attracted by
the cries, hurried to the pond and re-
covered the body;
Services at a negro church close
by were almost broken up during the
excitement, as members rushed from
the building down to the pond.
Dick Brown, father of the boy,
said the lad and another of his sons
said they, were going to Sunday school
when they left home Sunday morning.
The father thought they were at the
church-until he was told the boy had
drowned.
Funeral services were held* at Troup
Monday afternoon. :
It is a good idea for several reasons
to cull the young stock by the middle
of the summer. A, few suggestions
here may not be out of place.
At the time of separating the cock-
erels from the pullets, about eight to
ten weeks, a fairly thorough job of
culling can be done which will save
many dollars in feed costs. Also if the
cull birds are removed at this time
they are going to bring higher prices
per pound in most markets than as i
though they were allowed to reach j
futler marturity. Saving of space wiir
be- gffected by the younjJ stock that is
worthwhile to keep will have a bettt#
chance to mature properly.
A great many birds will be culled
out of the ordinary growing flock on
sight due to apparent low vitality and
outstanding physical defects. Especi-
but from Miss Shultz’s specially pre-
pared courses of study and projects
. for girls clubs, we obtained the fol-
| lowing required canning for exhibition
- at fairs for Garden Club Girls:
All Canning for exhibition is to
be done in square glass top jars.
1 years girls can:
1 quart fruit.
1 quart tomatoes.
2nd year girls can:
2 number 2 cans tomatoes.
1 quart vegetables.
1 quart preserves.
3rd year girls can:
1 quart vegetables.
1 quart fruit.
1 quart tomato mincemeat.
1 pint Dixie Relish.
4th year girls can:___________
T quart sweet pickled fruit.
1 quart pickles.
1 quart preserves.
2 containers jelly (same kind). :
In other, words with five and half
times the population and sixteen times
threading purposes any mailced dts
notably be such defects as lop combs,
side spriggs, off colored feathers and
stubbs. In the heavier breeds body
weight is perhaps of the most primary
importance. A very complete set of,
suggestions on this important sub-
W. R. MITCHELL BURED
IN TROUP CEMETERY
55jp-MotSyHn1’jSks^^lIer' S
in the City cemetery at Troup. Funer-
al services were conducted at 9 o’clock
Tuesday morning in Jacksonville at
the home of Mrs. F. D. Hooker on
James street. Services at the home
were conducted by Rev. Mr. Holmes;!
ject may be had by writing to the Tr°up cemetery by Rev Mr.
United States Department of Agricul- j Daqghterty. Mr. Mitchell had been
— ! ill for several months.
Surviving is the widow; two daugh-
ters, Mrs. A. F. McDermott of San
Antonio and Mrs. F. D. Hooker of
Jacksonville; and three sons, Eugene
of Los Angeles; M. P. and C. T., both
of Dallas.
ture at Washington, D. C., for Farm-
er’s Bulletin 1112 on Culling.
At the same time as culling the
growing stock it is a good idea to
go through the laying flocks very
thoroughly. Health and constitutional
vigor are of great importance and
should have first consideration. When
the bird is in good laying condition the
combs and wattles are naturally bright
red. Flexibility of the pelvic or lq^r
bones located on either side of the
vent is one of the most important in-
dicators. In the good layer these
bones are invariably thin, soft and
flexible. They are also wide apart,
the width of aboht three fingers.
The experienced poultry breeder is
able to tell the high-producing type
at a blance. Some of the other more
obvious features are the length of
back, deepness of chest, strength of
bones and ruggedness of constitution
without reaching the extent of coarse-
ness. The eye should be bright and
prominent and alert. The poor pro-
ducer can be spotted by its shrunken,
dull and listless, the pelvic bones
rigid and close together and the
bird scanty.
It is best to get rid of the loafers
just as early as you can spot them.
Thrilling
Poultry Tips Column conducted by
Leonard L. Brown, internationally
known authority and founder of the
Brown & Mann strain of S. C. W.
Leghorns. Enquiries addressed care
of this paper gladly answered by Mr.
Brown. :
Traffic Jam
There was a real traffic jam in
front of the Houston city jajl soon
rafter some practical joker called up
fourteen taxi companies, asking each
one to send two cars to the police
station. :
Two Palestine negroes got the
scare of their lives the other day
when, after a successful “morning's
fishing, they started cooking dinner
in a lard bucket and the "law” swooped
down on them, thinking they were op-
erating a still.
is a Prescription for
Colds, Grippe, Floe, Dengue
Biilious Fever and Malaria.
It is the most speedy remedy known
lt22
W. T. PLEDGER
Owner of
OLD TOUGH MEAT MARKET
Hot Barbecue Daily
See me before you sell your
HOGS, CALVES and CATTLE
Phone 69 I
229 N. Spring Street ' Tyler
I yvvwwvwv*
“Smico High Grade
Fertilizers”
SIDE DRESSING FOR COTTON sboald be applied mm and
we recommend a complete fertiliser. The wet wrugfMf has
held back lots of cotton and caused a lorn of some fertiliser,
!• apd an application of a good fertiliser aow wffl"pot »• ante
the plant. We would recommend “SMICO” 9-6-3 for this
application if the plant is small, or “SMICO” 8-4-4 If the
plaint is well advanced.
FALL GARDENS AND TOMATOES should be well fertilised
to get best results. We have tornado special fertilisers,
“SMICO” 8-4-4 or 12-4-4, which arc also good for general
garden stuff.
FOR ROSE BUSHES, use “SMICO” 9-6-3.
We carry a fall stock of fertilisers and materiada the year
round, and can furnish you anything you want any tone you
call for it.
We’re Here To Serve You
SMITH COUNTY COTTON
OIL & FERTILIZER CO.
SPRING STREET
TEACHER AWARDED FOR
SPONSORING CLUB WORK
A scholarship to the A. and M.
short course has been awarded Mrs.
Lillian O. Sallee of Troup fqy being
one of the Tour sponsors doing the
best club work HI Smith county. Mps.
Sallee was active in promoting wo-
men’s and girl’s club in the Prairie
Lea and Salem communities. She
taught at Prairie Lea last term. :
Charging that her husband smeared
his face with red ink and pretended
that he had killed himself to cause her
anguish, Mrs. Dolores Higgs of Mari-
on, Ind., filed'suit for divorce.
NAB H 400
£mh(« the Whrtd in JtMotor
Mrs. Edith Morris of Belfast was
sent to prison on a charge of em-
bezzlement a few hours after her wed-
ding.
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$1735
DELIVERED
Fully Equipped,
ATothing .Bore to Buy
Delivered,Fully
Frier* oftS“<!«»’’ Model*,
$995 to $2300
including Touring, Road-
iter, Coupe, Cabriolet,
Victoria and Sedan Models
i^SLETS
CT«AS
Around the Clock
VjlROM the time you Vske up in the morning
T until you go to bed at night—and on thtough
the night—electricity is in your home to serve you.
Whether it be cooking, cleaning, washing, refrig-
eration, sewing, lighting, stirring up a cool breeze,
ironing, or a delightful program of radio enter-
tainment—electric service is constantly ready to
do things for you.
Electricity has simplified modern houaekeeping.
It has added new hours to the housewife’s days,
made short and pleasant tasks-of old drudgery,
introduced new economies in home making, given
mothers more time for their families.-and riven
familiei' moi1* lime tor outdoors and healthful
exercise.
The Texas Power & Light Company has brought
the best of tested and approved electric appliances
to its customers at most reasonable prices, together
yrith nominal monthly payments. You will find
these appliances on display and for sale at our local
Store.
Texas Power & light Co.
Providing for thm Terns of Today-
Planning for thm Ttorus of Tonmtruss
(CONSIDER the delivered, fully
U equipped price of this charming
Nash "400” Sedan, and you’ll see
immediately It is a car you certainly
should consider, when you get ready
to buy.
For here, at a delivered, fully equipped
price much lower than you would
expect to pay for a car of its size and
character, is an Advanced Si* "400”
Sedan with the Twiti Ignition, high'
compression, valve-in-head, 7-bearing
motor—with the beauty and si
have made the ]'40O” a heavy favorite
among all the year’s new cars—and
with a host of other costly-car fea-
tures never available before in this
price field.
Such features, for instance, as
Centralized Chassis Lubrication wt____
oils 29 Chassis points at the pressure
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double-action, outboard-mounted, ■
draulic shock absorbers. And U
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These are only a few of the features of
this Nash ”400”, but they give you an
idea of its greater value and the
traordinarily fine performance yon
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The delivered, fully equipped Drice on
Ihd ona//',4(l&,’mo3ehtliw
reason that all thla
liiur Centralized Chassis
Lubrication, Houdaille hydraulic
shock absorbers, bumpers, spare tire
lock, and tire cover—is installed at the
factory and included in the
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Edwards, Henry. The Tyler Journal (Tyler, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, July 12, 1929, newspaper, July 12, 1929; Tyler, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth619847/m1/7/?q=waco+tornado: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Smith County Historical Society.