The Kingsville Record (Kingsville, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 14, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 25, 1925 Page: 2 of 14
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OUR X-RAY MACHINE IN ACTION!
WITH THE TIRE HEED IN THIS MANNER OUR
WORKMEN SPEEDILY TURN OUT
DEPENDABLE TIRE REPAIRING
T IRE AND REPAIR SHOP
THE MELTING POT
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taken suggestion look like a full
length ante-bellum skirt along side one
of the modern yard and a half affairs
with fur trimmed garters displayed.
There is no criticism whatever in-
tended in the above. There has been
no intentional evilraiudedness. It was
funny, if rather improper for an ad
vertisement. Frankness is a virtue,
outgrowth of a thoroughly, pleasing
and jamup age. Twenty years ago,
and we would have folded our tents
and quietly stole away.
The State of Texas lias received
about the nicest pre-holiday present
of all. Six hundred thousand dollars
presented by a kind Santa Claus out
of Delaware is not to be laughed at
even in this day of fabulous sums
juggled about by America’s govern-
mental paymasters. This, aside from
the sentiment accompanying any
Christmas present. Texans are elated
over this fanciful plum of six hundred
thousand dollars, apparently lost to
Texas, that it shall now ho applied on
more roads and better roads.
II did seem selfish that Just a few
possibly a dozen persons should
receive such a present even if it didn’t
cost us, individually, hut a fractional
part of the sum. As bearer of the gift,
Dan Moody naturally receives the
plaudits of the people. Folks just want
to reward him in some way for having
been the instrument of our good for-
tune. Some say (tie governorship of
Texas is a lilting reward. Dun Moody
claims lie was only doing his duty,
and Dan is right. As Attorney General
it was up to him to see that Deleware
FI VF
didn’t get the nice present and that
Texas did. Fie is paid io serve Texas
not Delaware.
Mr. Moody hasn’t yet said he would
like tu be governor of this state. He
may have different and better fish to
fry. lie may or may not make a good
chief executive. He has made a good
Attorney General. His evident quali-
fications for his present Office may
not qualify him for the office of gov-
ernor. And, true, .Ma may object, even
as she objected to Dan’s right, to
tiring suit against the Deleware devil-
ment.
Big times are ahead for political
Texas, if the Fergusons remain in the
limelight and try to stuck the cards in
around round. Too many things are
dying up the creek and the stink is
stirring up public opinion. What great-
er evidence than this can be cited
than (lie position of Mefo, in Houston
Chronicle fame. Mefo deplores it, but
nevertheless says something is rot-
ten. Nor does he shoulder responsibili-
ty onto the Ku Klux Klan or political
backbiters. He’s now calling black by
its right name as any self respect-
ing writer for the great paper should
call it. Mefo stayed with bis opinions
until they wouldn't hold brickbats,
then acknowledged himself a bad
guesser His bet didn't work out.
Texas has had a wonderful experi-
ence, and Texas like, is taking it
gracefully. Even the ever popular, ‘‘l
told you so,’’ isn't heard much about
street corners. Before the recovery of
our six hundred thousand there was
a great deal of indignation; now there
is determination. The atmosphere is
considerably clarified; even jokes are
accepted at par. Texas simply is wait-
ing the time when another trial will
he made. Things now are not like
they were in this state twenty years
ago. Texans are educated, after all
these years of experience. Going the
way called straight is being demand-
ed. Investigations are too easy, and
investigations are made public in this
day of rapid communication.
Aside from the highway mess, folks
in Kingsville have three fairly good
sized proposition on hand and none of
them developing very rapidly. First
is tin' street paving issue; next the
proposed light and power rale, and
third, since the frosty nights, the gas
situation. The first named has been
delayed on account of technicalities
to be worked out by the City Com-
mission, one of whose membership
has been ill and unable to appear at
session. The second still hangs fire on
account of inability of the Company
and Committee along with City Com-
mission to ‘‘split the difference” and
arrive at some happy conclusion. Gas
is the third, and is a matter few know
little about.
A great deal of dissatisfaction lias
recently been expression due to the
gas situation. There is no use jug-
gling the truth Those whose homes
and places of business are equipped
for it are not pleased with supply of
late. Those who have no gas fixtures
are not pleased because others have
It and they themselves must do with-
out. The town as a whole feels that
with a declared field so near, some-
thing ought to be done so that Kings-
ville could enjoy this cheap and won-
derful luxury. The people are right.
They are usually right about things,
and in this particular they no doubt
have a right to kick.
On the other bund, there are a good
many “blits" entering Into the propo-
sition, The local gas company has
made every effort to supply the in-
creasing demand. They are sincere in
thoir efforts. Lack of finances has
been a serious handicap in field
development. It takes a trmendous
amount of money to sink gas wells,
or even keep producing ones going.
The company simply cannot com-
HOLIDAYS
Winter is upon us, and the Christmas Holidays are just
around the corner.
■£ou will surely want to be well dressed for the many
functions to be attended at that time. That’s where we
can be of real help by furnishing the Suit, Overcoat,
Hat, Shoes, Shirts, Neckwear, etc.
“TRY A MEN’S ST ORE FIRST”
BARNETT & LAWS
mand the required capital to sink gas
wells and then pipe the town.
It might he said this condition of
the company is no fault of the town.
True enough. Several thousand
dollars was subscribed about one year
ago, or less, to continue operations.
That sum is being expended in an at-
tempt to clean out Number One gas
well. If this is successful, and an am-
ple supply is forthcoming, it is under-
stood the company will sink a new
well at once. Then will come the ex-
pense of piping the entire town, no
doubt. That will run into mighty big
money.
it stands to reason that the com-
pany could not afford to pipe the
town unless gas in lasting, ample
quanities was secured. That is, quan-
tities ample to supply all domestic as
well as plentiful supplies for larger
industries. Only by such trenmendous
ly large usage could the project be
made to pay at all.
There has been the question asked,
“Why some outside gas concern was
not encouraged, if the local company
could not handle the situation. There
may lie several reasons why, but one
is sufficient. Few gas companies could
afford to come into Kleberg county,
buy up such expensive leases, risk the
chances of gas and bear other expen-
ses for the business in so small a
town as Kingsville. It simply is not
done in well regulated business eli-
des.
Operators in the Mirando field, the
Refugio field, or other near-by gas
fields have considered it a sound pro-
position to pipe their commodity such
a distance for the amount that might
be sold each month in Kingsville. The
pipe line expense is too great, coupled
with piping the town, and other ex-
penses incident to satisfactory opera-
tion. Evidently they do not consider
this wise, even if long time franchise
is given for operation.
So the situation remains as it is.
They say Kleberg county has gas
in super-abundance. If so. the town
will enjoy it some day. In the mean-
time tfie local company is evidently
doing the very best possible under
the circumstances. They are receiving
an undue amount of criticism. Facts
in the case are not generally known.
The Palace Drug Store Sells It For Less
CHRISTMAS IS COMING
The season of gift giving will soon be here:
Again we will all be puzzled with the ques-
tion: “What shall I give?” This question
will be easy for you to solve if you shop at
our store. We are better prepared to take
care of your wants in gift goods than ever
before. Our store is full to running over.
We cannot commence to mention the many
pretty things we have to offer you. How-
ever, we suggest that you do your shopping
early, select what you want, make a small
deposit on it and take it out later. Do your
shopping early while our stock is complete.
A visit to our store will convince you jthat
you can buy the same goods in Kingsville
that you can buy in a much larger city.
You will find our prices on Christmas goods
as low as possible, quality of goods consid-
ered.
THE PALACE DRUG STORE
Phone 90 Kingsville, Texas
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
All services at regular hours next.
Sunday as follows: Sunday school at
10; preaching service at 11; Juniors
at ,’f; Sunbeams at 4; B. Y. P. U. at
6:15; church worship service again
at 7::»U. Aht the morning hour the Pas-
tor will speak on the subject, “Arti-
culation." The evening worship ser-
vice will be in the hands of the B. S.
U. organization, directed by Miss Mc-
Kay. Cordial welcome is given all who
feel disposed to worship witli us at
any one or all our services.
E. E. Dawson. Pastor.
Is the Union Label on it?
FORMER CITIZEN
SCOUT OFFICIAL
A letter recently received by Mr.
and Mrs. Jim Scarborough, Jr., con-
tains the information that Deputy
Regional Scout Executive J. P. Knox,
had been appointed executive for the
city of Beaumont. Since leaving
Kingsville several years ago, Mr.
Knox has played a major part in the
Boy Scout work of both Texas and
Oklahoma, and his many friends here
arc very glad indeed to learn of his
new position in so important and so
large a field as that of Beaumont.
Among other things Mrs. Koch says;
“When you see the Kingsville cream-
ery people please tell them that we eat
no other tint the Jersey Velvet But-
ter. I have tried my best to help intro-
: duce this wonderful butter here and
i in Port Arthur, proclaming its high
quality and goodness to the ladies,
i and sending pretty baskets, filled with
j Riviera grown organges, grapefruit,
lemons and butter to the editors of our
papers, chamber of commerce here
and in Port Arthur. We have a right,
to lie truly proud of that butter
there is none finer made in the United
1 States."
♦ LANFEAR—CARROLL
The marriage of Mr. Dick Lanfeur
and Miss Mona Carroll will be sol-
emnized this evening at 8 o’clock at
the First Baptist church,. Rev. E. E.
Dawson officiating in the presence of
tlie many friends of the contracting
parties. Mrs. J. J. Robertson will sing
“l Love You Truly,” preceeding the
ceremony. The bridal party will enter
to the strains of Mendelshon’s Wed
ding March played by Mrs. J. V
Chandler, the bride leaning on the
arm of her father, Mr. J. W. Carroll,
and will lie attended by her sister.
Miss Willie Carroll as maid of honor,
and Mr. Ben Orris Sims and Miss Vi
vian Tefteller as attendants.
The bride and bridegroom will leave
immediately for a honeymoon trip in-
cluding in their itenerary San Antonio
and Elgin, the home of Mr. Lanfear’s
mother. After their return they will
be at home at the Kennedy apart-
ments.
Mexican Supper Benefit Methodist
Shurch
The ladies of the Mexican Metho-
dist Church will give a supper for the
benefit of the church Saturday even
ing. starting at 5 o’clock at Mex.-Tex
Cafe. Mexican dishes will be served
Fifty cents per plate.
P. G. Herrera, Pastor.
JEWELRY
*
Brings the Yuletide Smile
;• There are few things in life more highly desired
fi at Christmas time than Jewelry. And here’s a store
•*’ that features nothing but the highest standard of
iV. merchandise, marked so reasonably low that every
• gift seeker will respond to this announcement.
$25.00 and
Ladies Diamond Rings
ViL'/'A
Ladies Wrist Watches, standard makes,
$11.50 and
Waterman and Schaeffer Fountain Pens,
$2.50 and
Also the Schaeffer Life Time
$8.75 to $15.00
$5.00 to $50.00
Deltah Pearls
We cordially invite you to view our display of appro-
priate Christmas Gifts.
J. B. Otto Jewelry and *
Optical Company a A
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