The Teague Chronicle. (Teague, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 51, Ed. 1 Friday, July 25, 1919 Page: 2 of 6
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Subscription price. $1.50 p*-r
Payable In Advance.
Entered at tin- postoffice at Teague.
Texas, for tranMnission through the
mails at second class late x>f postage,
under the Act of Congress' of Match
8, 1879.
Obituaries, resolutions, cards of
thanks, and other such matter of no
news value, ia.. charged for at adver-
tising rates.
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Wm.J.Stringer, Editor and Proprietor
WIDAY, JULY 25, 1919.
And iVtill it rains and the
weeds grow around your place
—if you hie still waiting for a
generous pul die to cut them for
yotl. ,
The Chronicle has approach-
ed some of the citizens of
Teague on the matter of the
organization of a young men’s
misiness league, and they are
in hearty accord with the
movement. Let’s proceed with
the organization.
Oil well drilling seems to he
the popular issue of the day.
Every section of Texas is in-
cluded in the territory punc-
tured by the thrill. They are
being drilled to nearly all
depths, mostly shallow, some
Iretween three and four thou-
sand feet. But the deepest well
in the world wras abandoned
this week in Pennsylvania at
a depth of 7,759 feet—a mile
and a half. The tools> and 600*
feet of cable were, hung in the
well when it was abandoned.
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HAPPY LAND. .
With watermelons and canta-
loupes plentiful in the Teague
country there is little cause for tlve -sport was -continued
worry over the high cost/- of
living, or even the rainy that
have caused considerably alarm
during the early spring months.
—Teague Chronicle.
With watermelons and canta-
loupes plentiful /there is no
cause for won/ over anything,
for the time/»eing. But all of
us are not Ao fortunately situ
a ted as the Teagueans. Up^
here where S. P. lives, or ex-
ists, watermelons and canta-
loupe/ are scarce and high,
lially high. If you order
a/cantaloupe at a cantaloupery
jey bring you half a sphere
^which looks like an infant ter-
rapin’s overcoat painted green
and yellow. You can eat the
whole thing, bark and all, in
six seconds. And when you go
to pay for it the price will l>e
equivalent to what a dozen
eggs used to fetch. As for
watermelon, just you order a
“cut” at a modern restaurant
or lunch counter, A round red
wafer or a triangular fragment
will be brought you, one end
of same lieing tinted with a
sickly crimson, and you will
pay them for their trouble as
if they had done an hour’s
work for you. Of course the
customer can not help himself.
He hasn't any watermelons or
cantaloupes of his own. and he
must do without them or pay
the price. There were times
when a person could wander
through the surbui‘bs or the
open, happy farmed lands and
steal a nice watermelon without
raising a neighborhood rucus
or lowering himself in Ikt own
estimation. Only curmudgeons
were supposed to make trouble
a pilfered melon, but now-
days the melon growers are
ive, hot-tempered and
with “thieves” (a
ugly term), and
of them are able marks-
the target rifle. If
water-
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THE CHICKEN AND COCK-
FIGHTING.
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By W E. D.
From the jungle fowl of In-
dia all the varieties of the
Iram-yard fowl are supposed to
have descended. It is said the
game chicken is nearer the ori-
ginal fowl pf India than . any
other breed. The ancients fol-
lowed the sport of cockfightirig
in India. China. Persia and
other eastern countries, and
the chicken was introduced in-
to Greece by Themistocles and
the sporf of'-fighling followed
for the purpose of inspiring his
soldiers with courage, endur-
ance and determination. Soon
cock, fights were held annually
in Athens' in a patriotic ..and
religious'spirit. From Athens
the raising and fighting of
chickens spread throughout
Greece. Asia Minor and Sicily.
The Romans for a long time
affected to despise the “Greek
diversion,” but later adopted it
so enthusiastically that com-
plaint was finally made that it§f
devotees spent all their money
in the diversion. In fact the
Roman soldiers acquired such
a taste for cockfighting that
they carried chickens into all
the conquered provinces, in-
cluding Britian, Germany,
France. Spain -and Palestine,
and the sport of cockfighting
followed though opposed by the
Christian church in the first
century A. D. Owing to ad-
verse legislation cockfighting is
no longer practiced except, in
Spain, countries of Spanish or-
igin and the far East where
it is still legal and popular. The
sport was early introduced-wits'
America and was common in all
the colonies. Adverse legisla-
tion was begun in some of the
stajt^fras early as 1836, but
in
lower and central South Caro-
lina ’til! the time of the Civil
war.
The chicken js not mentioned
in the Bible, but is in the New
Testament—notably at the time
of Peter’s denial of his Lord
and Master. Rabbinical writ-
/
ers assert that "on account of
holy things" no cocks were
kept in the city of Jerusalem,
and by reason of this fact or
contention, the narrative of
Peter’s denial is claimed by
some as l>eing untrue. Possibly,
prior to the Roman inquest
there was not a chicken in all
Palestine, but as before stated,
thje Roman soldiery were so
erjgrossed in the sport of cock-
fighting, they took chickens
wherever they went, and they
entertained such a contempt
for the Jews, their laws and
customs, that they doubtless
took special delight in keeping
chickens in the city, if con-
trary to Jewish wish or law—
especially in their cantone-
ment, alrout all public buildings
occupied by the garrison, in-
cluding the Palace , of Pilate
and the stalls of the Temple. *
The chicken is a small and
insignificant thing compared
with the rest of creation, but
“God moves in a mysterious
way, His wonders to perform,”
and notwithstanding the Jact
that the Jews by law barred
chickens from the Holy City,
the Roman soldiers had them
there, Peter heard one crow on
thgt memorable night preced-
ing the Crucifixion and his re-
buke will ring down the ages
to the end of time.
The extrerhe seasons for the
past three years develop-
ed a .peculiar condition in
some sections of tlf% country.
The Dew community in this
county is a notable one in con-
nection with this condition.
J. W. Yearby, who called at
the Chronicle office Wednesday,
c&lled attention to the fact;
that during 1917 and 1918
when rainfall was light ih this
county Dew received rains
which did not visit other sec-
tions, enabling the farmers to
produce good crops there.’ On
the other hand, during the wet
season of the present year Dew
has missed many of the show-
ers which have been excessive
in other section's of the coun-
ty. As a result, the Dew"\x>un-
try has excellent crops at the
present time, and harvested
good crops last year and in
1917. Aside from this the Dew
country is \highiy developed’
and is blessed with soil of
a fertility abov<? the average.
Good churches apd schools are
well, supported by its people,
who take undue pride in the
maintenance of their religious
and educational institutions.
Dew is a fortunate community
and is situated in a prosperous
territory.
VICTORY FAIR HELPS
SWINE INDUSTRY
*6.500.00 IN PREMIUM* ANNOUNC-
ED BY SECRETARY STRAT
TON OF STATE FAIR
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Swine breeders will have every
reason to feel that their industry bae
been given adequate attention by the
Directors of the Stpte Fair of Texaa.
at the Victory Exposition. Secretary
Stratton said a- few days ago
Premium* aggregating *5.500.00
have' been offered. Enthusiast* pre-
dict that the swine industry. in Tes-
sa will very *oon rank among thw
chief money-making Industries of
the great Southwest. The State Fair
of Texas is doing its part to hasten
that day.
Many additional special prizes will
be offered. Among them are ,the
American Poland China Record A»-
•heiation Futurity, the Standard Po-
land China Record Association, the
Futurity of the' American Berkshire
Association, the National Duroc-Jer-
•ey Record 'kssociaUon Futurity, and
specials from the Armstrong Pack-
ing Company of Dallas, j. J Melvin
of Anna. Texas, the American Tam-
worth Swine Record Association, the
Chester White Swine Record Asso
elation, and. the Flowerdale Farm of
Dallas.
The American Duroc Association
of Chicago is financing a promotion
club show to be put on during the
1919 Victory Fair.
Entries are being made from all
parts of the country. .It will be a
great sbowr.
INFERTILE EGGS
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WHAT ARE INFERTIL EGGS? - -
They'are eggs laid by hens where there ate no
Roosters on the yard with them.
Infertil Eggs will hardly spoil from heat.
You can set them under a hen with other eggs,
the other eggs will hatch and the Infertil eggs are
still good Tor table use. ■ -
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Sell, kill or put up your roosters and have good
fresh eggs to sell and use at home all summer. i
We will soon have to quit buying your eggs if jjpU
do not, becanse they spoil before they get to market.
R. H. WALDROP
TEAGUE, TEXAS
Trustees’ Annual Meeting.
Section 174, Public School
Laws, provides that the Coun-
ty. School Trustees shall call
an annual meeting for the dis-
trict school trustees of the
county to* lie held in August or
Septemlier of each year, at
which meeting shall be consid-
ered by the said county school
trustees and the district school
trustees in joint session, ques-
tions dealing w’ith the locations
of high school subjects, the
classification of schools' and
sitch other matters as pertain
to the location, conduct, main-
tenance' and discipline of
schools, the terms thereof, and
of other matters of interest in
school affairs of the county.
This meeting is hereby called
to meet in Fairfield on tne first
Monday or 4 th day of August.
The law requires every trus-
tee in the county to l>e present
on above date. This will be
strictly a business meeting and
you .are expected to come.
E. J. Hood,,
County Superintendent and ex-
otiino Sec’y County Board of
Education.
An Opportunity!
The Chronicle has one $60.00
Life Scholarship in the best
Commercial College . in the
South, for sale, and can save
some young man or wofiian
some money on the purchase of
a scholarship in this celebrated
school. Now is the time to
enter. Make these long sum-
mer days count towards pre-
paring yourself to draw a bet-
ter salary with an easier posi-
tion next winter. See Wm. J.
Stringer today!
$25,000.00 BEING SPENT
ON STATE FAIR 6R0UNDS
GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS SPICK
AND SPAN FOR VICTORY
EXPOSITION
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A glimpse behind the scenes Wt the
great State Fair of Texas was en
joyed by the writer recently in a trip
over the grounds and buildings with
Secretary W. H. Stratton.
First we visited the coliseum,
where all was bustle and actlvit).
Skilled workmen were busy con-
structing an entire new set of elab-
orate scenery. A new drop curtain
bas been painted by i well-known
artist. -It depicts “Victory.'" with sot
diers marching through a Victory
a rob
At the grand-stand, where the hip-
podrome. spectacular and pyrotech-
nic displays will be held. Improve-
ments are being made. About 1.000
loads of dirt are being placed, cov-
ered with gravel and macadam, an as
to make a bard-surfaced walk in
front of the stand A double row of
boxes, and a new band-stand are be-
ing added.
The race track is soon to be re-
graded for the auto races. -The evac-
uation of Canap Dick has necessitat-
ed many repairs, alterations and im
provementa. The renovating will in-
clude a new coat of paint for all
buildings on the grounds. A steel
arch at the southern turn of Grand-
stand Drive is to be erected. The
paint itself makes the buildings look
ih and attractive. seeming to
kon one to enter and view the
wondera within the walls.
Tbe eight buildings formerly used
as barracks at ('amp Dick are being
remodeled for tbe Boys and Girls
Educational Encampment, so as to
provide commodious and comfortable
quarters for tbe young folks.
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED
IN TEXAS COURSES
FOR BOYS AND QIRL8 ENCAMP-
MENT AT VICTORY FAIR
Joe Johnson Camp No. 94.
Mexia, Texas, July 21, 1919.
General Orders No. 46.
I. -The Commander of Joe
Johnson Camp No/ 94 hereby
officially informs the members
of the Camp that the sons of
Confederate Veterans have des-
ignated August 5 to 8, 1919,
Tor the Thirty-First Anpual
Reunion. Lf
II. Wednesday, August 6th,
is Veteran’^/Day, and at 10:00
o’clock the rail will lie palled
and the minutes of last reunion
re## /
At 2:30 o’clock the Camp will
eledt officers for the ensuing
ye^vand at 4 o’clock memorial
services for deceased Comrades
will be i lh^eld.
III. The wives and widows
of all Confederate Veterans are
requested to, lie upon the ros-
trum during the meetings of
the Camp.
Any changes that , may be
necessary can be made on Wed-
nesday morning.
By order of
; C. L. Watson,
Official: _ Commander.
H. W. Williams,
Adjutant.
Mrs. J. M. Harris, accompan-
ied by her mother went to
Hillsboro Sunday to attend the
funeral of her brother, J. S.
Hand.-
Soldiers, Sailors and Ma
We wish to colpile a list
all soldiers, sailors and Ma
that have served their count
ih the past war from this couo
ty. This list we wish tp secu
will be quite an undertakin
and we will ask the ear
co-operation of every one th
has served in the above]
branches to assist Us; also re-]
quest each family to send
the name or names of tho
that are now in the service!
We will make a list in alj
betical form. It is td be ke]
on file in the R. N. Compti
Land & Abstract Co. for refer-]
ence. This undertaking
probably be of value to eaek]
man that has served his
try, as we intend to
every discharged soldier 1(|
every manner possible,
sending the names we ask th
the postoffice address, of ev
one be given. Also sti
whether white or colored.
Compton & Childs,
Fairfield, Ta
Memorial at Hopewefl.
Memorial services will
held at Hopewell cen
Thursday, August 14. Eve
body who is interested in
cemetery should be present
J. W. Yerby,
Chairman Comn
fresh
Beck
MICKIE SAYS
Interest is being centered
now on the oil well being drill-
ed at Streetman. The drill has
gone to a depth of 1,100 feet
and is on a rock. Good indica-
tions of oil have been found at
various depths. And a salt
water
The boys and girM of Texas will
have greater representation than ev-
er before, at th# Victory Fair. Forty
thousand boj* and twenty thousand
girls of tbe State of Texas are now
competing for free entertainment
there. This they are doing through
their work in tbe Boys and Girla
clubs, under the direction of the A.
A M. College pf Texas and the U. S.
Department of Agriculture
Plans are being made to house six
hundred boys and three hundred and
fifty girls in new commodious. com-
fortable quarters at thd Victory Fair
this fall, at tbe Bducatiunal Encamp-
ment. <
Tbe County Agents supervising
their work report the boys are mak-
ing great progress In raising corn
and poultry, and the girls in poultry
raising and home demonstration
work.
Appreciating the vital Importance
of this work, scholarships In leading
Texas colleges have been donated by
several public-aplYlted Texas business
concerns, as follows:
Tltche-Goettinger Company, and
tbe newly organised L. H. lewis
(Wholesale) Dry Goods Company,
both of Dallas, each offer a scholar-
ship to some girl club member, in
the College of Induetrial Arts at Den-
*
and T. B.
Company of
Lest You Forget-
COFFINS, CASKETS, BURIAL
ROBES AND OTHER UNDER-
TAKERS’ GOODS
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can be purchased at our store at moderate prices
—prices we claim, and you will agree are some-
1- what under market quotations on such goods.
When in need of anything in the line, don’t for-,
get to come to our store first.
New shipment of Linoleum—prices right*
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Detroit Vapor Cook Stoves. Most
economical on the market.
Burns like gas.
New Perfection Oil Stoves with Fire-
less Cooker attached. None bet
ter for summer use.
Full stock of Electric Grills, Fans, etc. When:
you are ready to buy, we are ready to save
money on the purchase of these goods.
Remember, we have Plumbing in connec- ,
and will be ^pleased to have your patronaj® *n
this line.
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Stringer, William J. The Teague Chronicle. (Teague, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 51, Ed. 1 Friday, July 25, 1919, newspaper, July 25, 1919; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1048426/m1/2/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Fairfield Library.