The Mathis News (Mathis, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, October 3, 1952 Page: 3 of 6
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By John C. White. Commissioner
Texas grassland is the founda-
tion on which to build perma-
nent prosperity for the state.
Grass feeds livestock. It builds
/ fertility and saves soil. In its
own way, grass is just as impor-
tant as any of the natural re-
sources of the United States.
Texas is making rapid strides
in restoring its grassland—an
important phase of farm econo-
niy. The soil improvement pro-
gram, using grasses to best ad-
vantage, is sweeping through the
state with increasing velocity.
Some counties are more advanc-
ed than others, but the move-
ment is state-wide.
The average farmer or rancher,
has not always been so concern-
ed with the preservation of co-
ver grasses. And the nation is
still paying for this shortsighted-
ness. The disastrous sandstorms
of the early ’30’s is an evample
of what happens when grasses
AT OUR CURRENT
DIVIDEND RATE
YOUR SAVINGS EARN
%
With Insured Safety
to $10,000.
ALICE
SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
Mullen Building
Alice, Texas
are destroyed, good land practi-
ces are abandoned, and the far-
mer begins to mine, instead of
farm, his soil.
One of the .most striking ex-
amples of how grasses can save
the land was demonstrated in an
experiment by the Soil Conser-
vation Experiment Station at
Zanesville, O., come years ago.
The experiment revealed that
34.5 inches of rainfall annually
on a 12 percent slope planted
to corn would wear away the top
seven inches of coil in only 19
years.
Yet, this same slope planted
in blue grass would not lose this
rich seven-inch layer of soil for
23,3000 years. This is an amaz-
ing comparison—and it is that
average of seven fertile inches
of soil upon which we must de-
pend to feed and clothe our na-
tion.
Two important conclusions can
be drawn from a study of grass.
First it is almost indespensable
to the profitable raising of live-
stock. Because of this fact, it
deserves the thoughtful considera
tion of every intelligent farmer.
Second, it is invaluable in the
functions of soil conservation and
fertility maintenance. Because a
stable soil is essential to the na-
tion’s welfare, gress merits the
high regard of every American
citizen.
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FAMOUS NAME
WATCHES
ALL WORK FULLY
GUARANTEED
CARL'S
JEWELRY
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Be in tune with the times . • , join
the swing to modern cooking, the
automatic gas range way. Flexible
flame keeps pots simmering at a
gentle boil without the threat of
messy spillovers . . . smokeless
broilers sizzle cheerfully without
throwing off greasy smoke and odors
•,. automatic oven controls make a
lark out of roasting and baking ';. „■
broiler and burners wipe clean as a
whistle. Yes, for cooler,' cleanerJ
easier cooking ... for meals that*
"ring the bell” every time. •. get on
the bandwagon and swap that old
stove today for a modern automatic
gas range.
See Your Dealer!
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THE BJGGEST BARGAIN IN YOUR HOME TOD'AY
IT’S THE LAW
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What about your civilian af-
fairs if you are called into mili-
tary service? You may save your-
self and your family a great deal
of diffulty and worry by con-
sidering right now some of the
problems that may arise.
All during World War II and
in the present Korean conflict,
a special committee of the State
Bar has handled literarly thou-
ands of disconcerting legal en-
tanglements for servicemen. Mem
bers of the group say that
many of these difficulties could
have been avoided if the sol-
diers involved had taken a few
simple precautions before leav-
ing civilian life.
After you enter the service,
keep in mind that this group,
the State Bar committee on Le-
gal Assistance to the Armed For-
ces, stands ready to help when
necessary. Every county in the
state has ‘ a Legal Assistant
Chairman whose responsibility is
to look into local matters when
requested by a serviceman. The
committee and the county chair-
man may be contacted through
State Bar of Texas, Austin, 15,
Texas.
But before going into the ser-
vice, here is a partial list of
things to do to protect yourself
and your family.
Execute a power of attorney
in recordable form if you want
someone to be able to act for
you in your absence.
Rent a safety deposit bax, col-
lect your important documents
and store them in it.
Have a will prepared, or re-
vised to suit any changed condi-
tions.
Arrange for payment of out-
standing bills or loans. The Sol-
diers and Sailors Civil Relief
Act protects you against entry
of judgement while in service.
Check your life insurance. Be
spre the beneficiaries are cor-
rect—that the beneficiary is to
be paid in monthly installments,
is the amount now adequate in
the light of the present deflated
dollar? Arrange for premium
payments.
If you have a lease on your
business or residence arrange to
cancel or sublet; provide for get-
ting premises back when you re-
turn. If you give proper notice
the Soldiers and Sailors Civil
Relief Act may save you from
further liability under leases af-
ter your departure.
Check your fire and personal
property insurance policies for
expiration dates, proper coverage
and address. Get a rebate if
you cancel.
Be sure your automobile li-
cense and insurance are available
and in the name of the proper
person. If your car won’t be used
for business purposes you may
be entitled to a reduced premium.
Leave with some person, other
than your wife, complete data
as to yourself, where you are,
how you are to be reached. Keep
that person informed of changes
while you are away, so he can
reach you in an emergency.
Consolidate your bank accountc
and open a joint account. Ar-
range for your family to obtain
credit or loans in emergencies.
If you are under 26 and called
in the reserves, notify your draft
board. File a change of address
card with the post office and
have your mail forwarded to
some responsible person.
If you have a mortgage or land
contract arrange with the lender
for deferment of principal pay-
ment, if necessary. Check Gl
loan provisions and the Soldiers
and Sailors Civil Relief Act.
(This column, based on Texas
law, is written to inform—not to
advise. No person should ever
apply or interpret any law with-
out the aid of an attorney who
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THE MATHIS NEWS — Mathis, Texas Friday, Oct. 3, 1952 — 3
knows the facts, because the
facts may change the application
of the law.)
There are approximately 50
rooms in the White House in
Washington.
The district of Columbia was
was named for Columbus.
The White House in Washington,
is visited by 1,000,000 people an-
nually.
The name “White House” was
first used during Teddy Roose-
velt’s administration.
Hawaii consists of 20 islands,
nine of them inhabited.
Visual Care
Phone 13 — Mathis
Dr. John L. Hester
OPTOMETRIST
Office in Mathis — 1st and 3rd Thursdays Only
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Daily Office in Beeville — Except Thursdays
PHONE 40 — BEEVILLE BOX 110
It is conceivable, of course that
the return to grass could go far
for the welfare of our present
economic system. Certain crops
are necessary for human food,
industrial demands and livestock
needs. The goal of agriculture
should be to find the ideal mean
between the two extremes. When
this point is found, the soil would
be held to the land, fertility
would be maintained, and yet
there would be enough of the
various crops produced to meet
the country’s needs.
In the overall scheme of things,
grass was nature’s way of con-
servation the soil and producing
food. And time after time, na-
ture’s way has proven to be the
best way.
FRESH
FISH
ON SALK AT
SPORTSMAN'S
PIER
From Hwy. 136 Back Copano
Bay
BAYSIDE
Shrimp
Oysters
Trout
Red
Drum
Jew
Flounder
Bait
Mullett
Squid
Boats
Shrimp
1000 ft. Pier
Picnic Shade
Tackle
Ice
CAFE
Duck Hunting
COME TO SEE US
DO YOU HAVE
MONEY WORRIES?
PERHAPS YOUR POSITION IS NOT AS
BAD AS YOU THINK
Every person needs money now and then, and it is surprising how
many people are in a position to obtain loan accommodations—some
without knowing it.
Like other banks, we are in the business to make loans and will
meet you half way to supply credit for your legitimate needs.
THE FIRST STATE BANK
Mathis, Texas
Member, F. D. I. C.
ypi»r purchase <jf a minimum pf four light bulbs,
each 60 watts Qr larger. your bulb dealer will give
you a 150-watt .bulb at ooe*t» cost. You get five
bulbs for the price of four. It’s a wonderful
opportunity to fill empty sockets throughout your
home, to replace burned-out bulbs and to get 9m
assortment of spare bulbs to keep on hand. Better
hurry, though, since this offer is good
for a limited time only!
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