The McGregor Mirror. (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, August 22, 1930 Page: 2 of 8
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THE McGREGOR MIRROR. McGREGOB, TEXAS FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 1930.
IDE MCGREGOR MIRROR
Published by
1 THE MIRROR PRINTING CO.
3JHAS. B. HALL.
-OWNER
Published Every Friday Morning
Entered at the Postoffice in McGregor,
Texas, as second class mail matter.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
One Year--*-----$1.00
Six Months------60
-Three Months----
Payable absolutely in advance. Unless
subscriptions are renewed, names of
arnbscribers will be dropped.
TIMES HAVE CHANGED
Men engaged in the building
^trades today ought to thank their
lucky stars that they were not
4n the business 200 years ago.
Documents in the Department
of Labor show that carpenters at
work on the Boston town hall in
1712 received the equivalent of
42 cents a day. Wages were bet-
ter in New York. Records show
that “handcraftsmen, such as
carpenters, joiners, masons and
"bricklayers may earn at least 5s.
-New York money (62.5 cents)
every day they will work,” and
common laborers “may earn 2s.
and 3d. (28 cents) New York
money. ’ ’
An rish immigrant wrote his
family in 1737 that masons and
carpenters in New York “get
6s. (75 cents) a day.”
In 1750 wages were better.
Brick layers were paid $1.00 per
day and carpenters wtere rated
at 85 cents a day.
In 1739 the government began
work on the capitol building and
the scale of wages established
was 6s. a day ($1.00) for skilled
building trades men, 4s. (66./
cents) for helpers and 2s. (42
cents) for laborers. Ilod cra-
riers and mortar mixers, diggers
and choppers who from 1793
to 1800 labored on public build-
ings and cut the streets and av-
enues of Washington received
$70.00 a year. They were board-
ed, but not clothed, and the
hours of labor were from sunrise
to sunset.
Mrs. George Evetts and two
sons, Marvin and Alfred, accom-
panied Mr. J. R. McEntire to
Hico on last Friday, where they
stopped for a visit in the C. V.
and R. B. Hall homes; Mr. Mc-
Entire going on to Carlton in the
interest of his farm.
VARIETY IN MEALS jtein of the right kind,
The matter of variety and con- minerals, and vitamins,
trast in the texture and flavor
of the foods combined in one
meal is not always given suf-
ficient thought. Serve some-'
thing crunchy like toast or
browned crumbs on a scalloped
dish, something soft, as a white
sauce or custard, something crisp
and fresh, like lettuce or cold
slaw, to give variety in texture.
For variety in flavor some foods
should be bland or mild, like
potatoes or bread; some shopld
have a pronounced flavor, as in
the case of rare steak, roast lamb,
ham, or cheese, or some of the
vegetables, such as cauliflower,
cabbage, onions, green peppers.
There should also be something
sour in itself, like tomato or
pickles, or like spinach or beets,
something, that is ordinarily
served with vinegar, or a salad
with French dressing. Sweet
flavor is usually provided in the
dessert, or it may be introduced
elsewhere, as in candied sweet
potatoes, or as jelly with meat.
The five food groups should also
be represented—vegetables and
fruit, cereal or starchy foods,
efficient protein foods, fats, sug-
ars. The relative proportions of
foods chosen from these groups
should supply sufficient pro-
calories,
A LITTLE SERMON
Here’s a little sermon from
the Quanah Tribune Chief that
the average business man might
take to himself.
If you want good business,
talk it up. If you want bad
business get you a little speech
about hard times and recite it to
every person that comes along.
Be sure to recite it before travel-
ing men, prospectors and visitors
Tell them about how hard times
are. Hang 'crepe on your door
Put the map of misery on your
face. Express doubt about the
future. Pour cold water on ev-
ery movement to build the com
munity. Magnify your own
troubles and the evils of the day.
What kind of business do you
want ?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DISTRICT JUDGE—
D. W. BARTLETT
RICHARD I. MUNROE
FOR COMMISSIONER—
Precinct No. 4
SMITH DOSHER
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IT’S WISE TO JgjjHpjjp CHOOSE A SIX
Announcing a new
production record
2.000,000Chevrolet Sixes now on the rood
Since January, 1929, Chevrolet has produced and
sold over 2,000,000 six-cylinder automobiles—
nearly five times as many as any other manufac-
turer has ever built in an equal length of time.
These 2,000,000 buyers have chosen Chevrolet
because it offers many desirable qualities not ob-
tainable in any other car so low in price—
—the smoothness, silence and flexibility of a
modern six-cylinder valve-in-head engine the
greater comfort and roadability of a modern,
full-length chassis—and the style, safety and
distinction of bodies by Fisher.
Yet, despite these fine car advantages, the Chev-
rolet Six is unusually economical. Its gas, oil,
The Coach, SS65, /. o. b. Flint factory
tire and upkeep economy is unsurpassed. And
any model can be bought foi a small down pay-
ment and easy monthly terms! Come in today.
Learn for yourself why two million buyers have
agreed—“it’s wise to choose a Six.”
50-horsepower six-cylinder motor . . . 48-pound
crankshaft . . . full-length frame . * . four semi-
elliptic springs . . . fully-enclose^ four-wheel
brakes . . . four Lovejoy hydraulic shock absorb-
ers . . . dash gasoline gauge .. . Fisher hardwood-
and-steel body . . . adjustable driver’s seat . . .
safety gasoline tank in the rear . . . non-glare YV
windshield . . . and, for your protection, a new
and liberal service policy.
Modern production methods assure hi£h Quality
Sport Roadster $555
Coach ______________ $565
Coupe ...... $565
Sport Coupe ____$655
Club Sedan
Sedan ----------
.$665
$675
ROADSTER or PHAETON
Special Sedan $725
(6 wire wheels
standard on Special
Sedan)
*
4115
Sedan Delivery $595
Light Delivery
Chasis ____________$365
Roadster
Delivery ---------$440
(Pick-up box extra)
1 Va Ton
Chasis__ $520
With Cab_________$625
Prices f. o. b. fac-
tory, Flint, Mich.
•Special equipment
extra
CHEVROLET
Hanover Chevrolet Co.
IcGREGOR
TEXAS
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SIX-CYLINDER SMOOTHNESS AT LOW COST
WHITE GOLD FLOUR
THE FLOUR FOR ALL PURPOSE BASING
Why not let your next sack of flour be
WHITE GOLD? Its made right here at
home, and every sack is fully guaranteed to
give satisfaction. What more could you
want? A trial sack will convince you.
We also make a special hard wheat flour
that is especially adapted to light-bread
baking. Try your home products first.
ORDER FROM YOUR LOCAL GROCER
FARMERS MITT
D. L. COUTTA, Owner and Manager
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CARELESSNESS ATTRACTS
THE ENGLISH SPARROW
If English sparrows are over-
abundant it may be the result of
carelessness. The sparrows are
canny foragers and flock to a
locality.. offering abundant food.
There they multiply at an alarm-
ing rate. Carelessness in feeding
poultry, a knot hole in the gran-
ary floor, open doors and win-
dows in farm buildings, or op-
enings at the eaves create condi-
tions that attract sparrows.
Block the entries to their favored
nesting places, and the birds are
less likely to be troublesome.
The next step in sparrow con-
trol recommended by the Bureau
of Biological Survey, United
States Department of Agricul-
eure, includes the destruction of
sparrow nests. Because the birds
are active breeders it is necessa-
ry to make the rounds and de-
stroy the nests every 10 or IS
days throughout the breeding
season. Nest destruction on a
community-wide scale is more'
effective than on isolated farms.
Nestling sparrows help the
farmer for a few’ days. Before
the birds begin to fly the pa-
rents supply them with many
worms and insects. But once
they are well grown they fall
into the habits of the adults and
become vegetarians with keen
appetites for grain and garden ,
products as well as for weed
seeds. If the grains are housed
carefully the sparrows are like-
ly to be less numerous and will
eat more weed seeds, and in this,
way may prove helpful to the-
farmer.
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AND INFORMATION
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Phone No. 4
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by Lee Hardware Co., Oglesby;
Joe Cox, A. &. P. Co., John Mann,
McGregor, Eddy and Valley
Mills.
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35c size (1 cake) enough for
Pantry, Kitchen or Cellar.
65c size (2 cakes) for Chicken
House, coops, or small buildings.
$1.25 size (5 cakes) enough for aB
farm and out-buildings, storage
buildings, or factory buildings.
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