The Kingsville Record (Kingsville, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 4, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 14, 1927 Page: 2 of 12
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KINGSVILLE. TEXAS-
MELTING POT
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unable to pay. We pay and pay and
pay stlll^gain. The end is inevitable.
Most of us r&trfch (he time when we
cannot pay and keep on paying, and
wo are compelled to t<dl (hem so.
They are disillusioned and we have
to confess to them that we have made
a miserable fall-; re in allowing them
to go on as they have. After all, are
we, or are the children whom we have
allowed to believe that money was
inexhaustible, to blame?
* * *
Vacation days are over. One by
one they cpme trooping back from
mountain and seashire. Most of them
went, away to rest; but most of thorn
come back very, very tired, and won-
der why they ever went away. Others
have stories to tell of wonderful
scenes, wonderful climates, wonderful
times; all of them woefully look at
their bank statement and wonder
how and where they are going to get
by with the banker, butcher, grocer
and furniture man, not to mention the
lapsed installment on their car and
the unpaid garage bill.
• * *
Hut they will all go again next year
and the next year after that ad in
finitum. Vacation trips are part and
parcel of American life; we all fondly
imagine that we wear ourselves out
with hard work and that we must
spend all of our savings once each
year in regaining health and strength
to fight out another twelve months.
Few of us ever atop to think that if
we would ease up just a little bit
during every day of the twelve
months that we would not need a va-
cation near so bad.
♦ * *
If we would live just a little bit
less strenuously, go a little bit less,
sleep a little bit more, drink a little
bit less home brew and tequila, work
a fewer number of hours, play a little
more golf and other games, fish a
little more, eat a little less. In fact,
take more care of the human ma-
chine that has been entrusted to our
care, there would be no great neces-
sity for these vacation trips.
• • •
Melting Pot has talked to lots of
those returning vacationists. Most of
them seem to be well satisfied to be
mentioned in social circles that they
have been to this or that vacation re-
sort. All of them, with one accord,
pronounce Kingsville the very best
town they have seen. One wonders
why they leave said best town and
spend good money to see these other
inferior places. Melting Pot has
stayed in the “best town” for three
successive summers. And if financial
conditions do not improve, several
more summers will find us enjoying
the delights of the tlulf Coast Coun-
t rv.
PARENTS. ATTENTION
Snpt. J. H. Gregory of the city
schools, announces that on account of
the crowded condition of the primary
departments, the hoard of trustees
has decided that only "undent” who
will become 7 years of age prior to
January 1, 1928, will be admitted to
the «ehoo!.s at present, and even then
only on condition that there is room
for them.
Children who become 7 years of age
between January 1 and September 1,
PC'/ will be admitted at the mid-
tcivil, provided there may be room.
Effe< live October 1, the City Com
mission announces a drastic cut In
water rates to domestic consumers
i inside the city limits. The reduc-
tion will amount to approximately IS
| per cent. The Commission believes
i that this reduction will serve to re-
new civic activity and encourage home
owners to have more beautiful lawns
and flowers, which, added to the at-1
tractive parks which have been so
generously provided, will tend to
make Kingsville much more attract-
ive and beautiful.
The new rates will be as follows;
Minimum charge for the first 3000
gallons, $1.25; for the next 7,000 gal-
lons, 20 cents per 1000; all over 10,-
ooo gallons. 17c per 1000. These rates
do not apply outside of the city limits.
In this connection, Water and Light
Commissioner O. O. Hollingsworth,
recalls the very earnest promise made
by officials of the Central Power and
Light Company at the time negotia-
tions in connection with the light
and power rates were being conducted
early in 1026, to give Kingsville re-
newed consideration in the matter of
rates. Mr. Ilolliugswortli is of the
opinion that in view of Kingsville’s
rapid growth since that time, which
| has, of course, increased their earn-
I ings, that the citizens have a right to
expect a revision of power and light
rates at an early date, possibly be-
fore the beginning of another year.
At the time these negotiations were
concluded, the officials promised a
readjustment at an early date.
Wilkinson Announces
Important Progress
A meeting of the sifting commit-
tee of the Kleberg county dairy im-
provement work was held in the of-
fice of the Santa Oertrudis dairy farm
Tuesday morning, at which time sev-
eral important matters were brought
up and worked out satisfactorily.
Among other things, plans were
made for a general meeting of all
those who have signed the dairy im-
provement contract to be held at the
Santa Gertrudis dairy barns next
Monday morning, September 19, be-
ginning at 9 o’clock.
Some very definite information will
be given out to the signers, and some
of the advance steps in this work will
be brought lip. On^butstanding fea-
ture of ilie meeting is that arrange-
ments have been made for A. L. Dar-
nell. of the dairy husbandry depart-
ment of the A. and M. College, to be
present and discuss the matter of get-
ting our herds tested for butterfat
percentage. There will also be a
| dairy cow judging demonstration giv-
en at this meeting, for the purpose of
training the members in the work of
selecting from their herds the type
of dairy „ cattle that will score the
highest at the Kleberg County Dairy
and Poultry Show to be held at
Kingsville November 1,8th and 19th.
Amarillo, Sept. 13.—Another at-
tempted comeback of a former cham-
pion has failed.
Masterman of Oakland, world cham-
pion Jersey bull from the Taft ranch
at Taft, in his first appearance aft/r
seven years of retirement, went down
n d feat at the Tri-State fair here.
It was the first time in a career that
included scores of shows, both here
ad abroad, that Masterman has failed
to carry away the blue ribbon.
The famous 11 year old bull was
judg 'd fTTVd in what cattle experts
declared w\s the greatest class of
aged hulls eVer shown in America.
The blue ribbok went to Elites Fal-
furrias Majesty, owned by Ld V. Las-
uter of Falfurrias.\Second place was
captured by anothei\Lasater hull. Al-
den Noble Reminder.
Take Down Welcome
Sign to Rat Hordes
If you don’t want rats, take down
the WELCOME SIGN, advises Dr. J.
('. Anderson, State Health Officer,
who reports that rat infestation seems
prevalent throughout the state at this
time. “Rats infest buildings and
premises where they can obtain food
and shelter, and if they cannot get!
those accommodations they go else-
where,” Dr. Anderson stated.
“Waste scraps or other food left on
kitchen tables or cupboard shelves
will draw an army of rat hoarders. To
prevent this, all garbage should be
placed in metal containers with close
fitting covers, and meal, potatoes,
oatmeal and other foodstuffs should
be placed in containers that are rat-
proof.
‘‘Damage by rats to produce and
property in the United States is esti-,
mated by the Federal Department of
agriculture to be approximately $200,-
000,000 annually. Rats are also dis-
ease carriers, and are filthy and full
of vermin. When infesting large
areas it takes concerted community
action to get rid of these pests.
“Trapping rats with snap traps is
effective in buildings and is recom-
mend ,1 where the use of poison seems
Inadvisable. If other food is availa-
ble, it makes trapping difficult.
“The most effective means of de-
stroying rats is by poisoning and is
recommended for use outside the
home. There are a number of com-
mercial poisons that are good, but
barium corbonate is perhaps the best
suited for this purpose, as it is inex-
pensive and slow in action. Powdered
barium carbonate should lie thorough-
ly mixed and worked into soft baits
in the proportion of this mineral, 1
part to -1 parts of selected food. This
poison can also be sifted or rubbed
iirto sliced baits. In using any kind
of poison, be careful not to leave it or
poison bait in reach of children or
domestic animals.
“For other information, write the
State Department of Health. Austin.”
New Fall Oxfords
Walk Overs
$*■^.50
Stetson Hats
Hart, Schaffner & Marx Suits
Barnett & Laws
“Try a Man’s Store First”
Professor Williams
Sightseeing i*i West
Evidences that West Texas and
New Mexico may have attractions of
interest to one who has been twice
around tile world and lias traveled in |
Japan, China, India, Egypt and the
various countries of Europe, is afford-
ed by a recent message received by a
local resident from Prof. Hadwen Wil-
liams of the South Texas State Teach-
ers College.
Prof. Williams, a world traveler and
Fellow of the Royal Geographical So-
ciety of London, now head of the De-
partment of Geography in the Teach-
ers College here, is taking a vacation
trip through Colorado, New Mexico,
and West Texas, which was prompted
according to statements made by him
before leaving, by his desire to gain
first-hand knowledge ;of the geo-
graphical features of this area.
Prof. Williams, travelling by auto-
mobile. drove from here to Colorado
by way of the Panhandle, stopping
at Lubhick and Canyon on the way.
At Lubbock he visited with friends
whom he had known in the Philip-
pines, and at Canyon he visited at
the West Texas State Teachers Col-
lege where, he reports, he heard great
praise of Dr. Cousins, president of the
Kingsville College, and bis work for
teachers’ colleges.
At the time of sending his massage
to Kingsville, Prof. Williams was in
camp at Arrowhead Camp, Glorieta,
N. M. He had spent a week in Col-
orado and was planning to go on to
Senta Fe to take in the fiesta which
was being held there. From there he
would go to El Paso, Texas, and then
return to Kingsville by way of the
Davis Mountain and Pig Pend coun-
try, arriving here probably about the
201 Iv.
“We drove along snow banks in
Estes Park.” writes Mr. Williams,
“but I prefer to be cooled by the Gulf
breeze.”
Prof. Williams reports that hun-
dreds of hoboes are on the road beg-
ging rides into the Southern States.
Presumably they are migrating to a
warmer climate for the winter.”
Piano, Violin, Voice Instruction
South Texas State Teachers Col-
lege offers instruction in Piano,
Violin and Voice. Specially or-
ganized class as Junior Depart-
ment for children in piano work.
Fall term begins, Thursday, Sep-
tember 22.
Kingsville Invited
To Dallas’ Welcome
To Col. Lindbergh
September 27ili is Lindberg Day
in Dallas, as the noted flyer is to visit
that city on bis tour of ihe United
States on that day. The mayor of
Dallas lias sent the following very
cordial invitation to Mayor J. F.
Goode .and through him to the entire
citizenship of IKngsville, to be there
on that occasion and take part in the
celebration. The invitation follows:
Dear Mayor Goode—Tuesday, Sept.
27. will be a memorable occasion in
Dailas, for the reason that the incom-
parable Colonel Lindberg will be our
guest that day. It is my sincere wish
that all of Texas j oin us in doing
honor to this intrepid young Ameri-
can.
As mayor of Dallas I want to extend
to you my sincere Invitation to join
with us in extending a welcome to
Colonel Lindbergh, and also a cordial
invitation to your entire citizenship
to come and share with us the pleas-
ure and privilege of doing honor to
our distinguished guest.
Provision has been made for install-
ing a loud speaker, a duplicate of the
set used in Washington and in St.
Louis in the meetings for Colonel
Lindbergh, which will afford everyone
present, irrespective of (lie size of
tlie crowd, hearing Colonel Lindberg,
and everyone will be insured a chance
to see him.
It is my sincere hope that you will
be able to be with us on Lindbergh
Day. and that many of your citizens
will be able to accept this invitation
to join in extending the most cordial
welcome possible to this splendid
young American. Sincerely yours,
R. E. BURT,
Mayor of Dallas.
According to the report of Dr, I. N.
Campbell, city health officer, the
stork nosed out a bare victory over
the grim reaper during the month of
August. There wrere 19 births and IS
deaths reported to the department.
Births
American
and
Mexican.
males
. 10
American
and
Mexican,
females
9
Total
19
-
Deaths
American
and
Mexican,
males
9
American
and
Mexican.
females
9
Total
. 18
No negro statistics were reported,
according to Dr. Campbell.
What little typhoid epidemic pre-
vailed has subsided, Dr. Campbell
says, and there are only a fewr cases of
dengue fever. No other contagious
diseases are among those reported.
TEXAS HEALTH OFFICERS
TO MEET SEPTEMBER 26
Use Record Want Ads.
County and city health officers have
been called by Dr. J. C. Anderson,
State Health Officer ,to meet in the
Senate Chamber of the Capitol at Aus-
tin, on Sept. 26th. Important mat-
ters concerning the promotion of pub-
lic health are to be brought to the
attention of this association. Dr. An-
derson has announced.
The program for the day will in-
clude a talk on “Public Health in
Texas’’ by Governor Dan Moody;
County Health Work, by Dr. J. R. Ma-
lone, Edinburg; Municipal Health
work, Dr. W. A. King, San Antonio;
Work of the State Department of
Health, Dr. J. M. Frazier, Belton; and
Objective Health Work of the State
Medical Association, Dr. Joe Gilbert,
Austin, president State Medical As-
sociation. A round table discussion
will also be held on problems of
health officers.
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