The Bartlett Tribune and News (Bartlett, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 22, Ed. 1, Friday, November 8, 1918 Page: 7 of 8
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THE AMERICAN GREEKS
DOING THEIR BIT.
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' Holland, Texas
Ranches, Farms and Farm Pro-
perty for Sale arid Exchange.
Have some choice proposi-
tions. Are you inter-
ested? If so
SEE
If you want to sell, I can find you a buyer.
TRY ME.
stitution will designate how the cot-
ton must be planted in order to get
the approval of the officers of the
association. The ginners of the coun-
i tv have in manv instancfes airrced to
sections of Bell County organized an L c t with . the association and
association for the purpose of cngag- thc cotton win e ginned, as recom-
FARMERS START A
NEW ASSOCIATION
Twenty four farmers from various
From reports roaching the "Atlantic"
from various Greek communities nil
over the country, it appears that the
nearest estimate of the Greek sub-
scription to the Fourth Liberty Loan
will run well abovo Six Million Dol-
lars and it may come up to ton mil-
lion dollars when the tabulation will
be completed. Taken in connection
with the amount of money subscribed
to the three first national loans, this
sum brings the total Greek contribu-
tion to the Government very near the
mark of Thirty Five Million Dollars
or Thirty Million Dollars, which
in itself, is a feaf, in which of the
fact that the Greek element is not
among the richest of the United
States and numerically smaller than
other foreign born. 1
As a matter of fact the Greeks of
America arc mostly workers, labor
ers, storekeepers, tradesmen and gen
orally men with small means. Wealty
Greeks are an exception, and the mil
lionaires can be counted on the fingers
of one hand. The great bulk of sub
scriptions are for $50 and ?100 bonds.
They make up two thirds of the Twen-
ty Five Million Dollars subscribed by
the Greeks. The long lists of names
published in "Atlantis" take up hund-
reds of columns. Every subscriber
big or small, is proud to see his name
in the list of honor and"Atlantis"
ing in cotton culture at the experi
ment station yesterday afternoon.
This meeting was held In response to
Ian invitation of M. P. Martin, farm
demonstration agent of Bell County.
EHhero wore twenty-eight invitations
Extended and of these twenty-four
vero organized into an association.
rhere were many other farmers who
scpressed a desire to become a mem
ber, but the limit is placed at twenty-
rour.
Tho purpose of the association is
to improve the staple of the cotton
raised in i Bell County. If the staple
is improved the farmers will get
more money for their cotton. "It is
the money that wo are interested in,"
is the way that Leslie Elliott ex-
pressed it. The association urges the
planting of Bennett's new cotton or
other species of Lone Star cotton.
Each member will plant ten acres of
this variety. Pure seed will be' order-
ed at $3 per bushel. The crop will be
mended by the plant pathologist of
A. & M. College.
The association will meet at the
Bell County Good Staple Cotton as-
sociation. E. E. Griffith of Salado
is the chairman and Leslie Elliott is
the secretary-treasurer. J. E. Chaf-
fin is the first vice chairman. The
personnel of the association is as
follows: E. E. Griffith, Salado; Les-
lie Elliott, Old Troy; J. E." Chaffin,
Belton; C. W. Meyer, Troy; W. C.
Knight, Temple; Lige Bradford, Bel-
ton; J. V. Dickenson Salado; J. W.
Higginbotham, Holland; Chas. Duke,
Belton; Will Truehart, Holland; W
B. Thomas, Rogers; H. Stubblefield,
Belton; J. W. Baker, Rogers; W. W
Smith, Holland; J. M Marek, Oena-
ville; H T. Farrow, Oenaville; S. H,
Fowler, Temple; Elmer Goodnight,
Holland; Martin Stepan, Oenaville;
T. C. Hall, Temple; Sam Cater, Tem
ple; Frank Cross, Temple.
The assobiatioh will ltneet at the
so planted that the seed next year cnn 0-tne president. Temple Tele-
will be as pure as climate conditions grami
will permit. Since cotton is a selfi "
pollenizing plant it is possible to keep
the cotton pure. Every precaution
will be taken bly the members to
keep the cotton from getting crossed.
The cross breeding of the cotton is
done by insects and the wind. Bees
are the primary distributers of the
pollen and since the
period of the cotton plant is only
five hours the cotton that will be
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PRIVATE JOHN TOBIN OF
BELTON DISABLED IN ARMY
Belton, Tex., Nov. 3. Private John
B. Tobin a member of the 35th En-
' gineers, Rainbow Division, who has
pollenization been in a.ctual service 5n Prance for
me last six monuis, lias uuuu lumni-
1 ed home unfit for further service at
'the front. In May he was severely
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ntv will Tip Tllnnfprl on
will be little possibility of crossing. I returned to the front, and in July was
wounaeu uy a sneii uxpiusiuii, which
Private
A plant pathologist from the Tex
as Agricultural and lMechanical col-
lege will be there before the planting
season to help the farmers to plot
their crops with the view of keeping
the Lone Star cotton pure. Great
stress is laid in the plotting of the.
farm, as the primary aim of the as
sociation is to get and keep the very
best varieties of cotton and that ab-
solute relianco can be placed in the
cotton that is recommended by the
state and county organizations. The
certificate of the president of tho
association will be sufficient guaran-
tee that the cottofi is pure. The con-
loft him partially paralyzed.
Tobin is in this city visiting among
relatives.
Keen Their Hearts Strong, their
spirits bright and their courage high
Fsw, 4-Vi rrviinltitw foal AVOf fVinrnt
give LIBERALLY to the United War
Work Campaign.
Pay Part of Your debt to our Sons
in arms by helping to enliven their
recreation and minister to their needs
Give to 'the United War Wok Campaign.
Stokes-Blair
Hardware Company
UNDERTAKERS
Automobile Hearse and'Ambulance.
, Also Horse Drawn Hearse.
SERVICE DAY OR NIGHT
Night
Day Phon: 82.
Phone 22 and
77.
Stokes-Blair Hardware Co.
Bartlett, Texas
is glad to devote its space for such
worthy cause.
That the Greeks of America have
responded in a most generous and
liberal way to the four national loans
not only is this a mark of distinction,
but it carries with it the proof of -the
best kind of practical patriotism of
the American Greek.
In further explaining the phenom-
enon, we must add, that the Greek
element in the United States has been
reducd since the war started by not
less than approximately one hundred
thousand men, who are now either
fighting in France or serving in the
Navy, or training in the various army
camps in the States. These Greeks
represent one fourth of the entire
Greek population of America, which,
particulary in the Greek case, is a
population made up almost exclusive
ly of men of military age.
The Greek boys serving under th
Stars are the best element of Greek
Americanism; most of them have en-
listed long before the first draft was
passed, and quite a number of them
are commissioned. Tehse boy3 for
the most part were the owners of
small stores, and they have given up
il.: i ; j i i xt...;..
tnuir uubiiiuss in uiuui iu serve men
country. Some of them, veterans of
the two Balkan wars, co.TSEred it
their duty not to miss the great scrap
just now going on in France.
That these who remained back,"
were able to raise in a, year Twenty-
Five Million dollars or possibly Thir-
ty Million dollars for our government,
is something that speaks volumes for
the. Greeks residing in America. '
It should not be forgotten, that
vith America and Greece fighting the
same war, the Greek here had for the
most part to look after some relativ
back in the old homeland. Greece,
although not a belligerent since the
first days of the war, has suffered al-
most as any of the belligerents in the
last four years. To begin with, Greece
commenced to welcome refugees from
Asia Minor and Thrace long before
the great war started. Her manpow
er has "been called to arms thrice in
six years, and the best provinces of
Greek Macedonia have for two whole
years been under the heel of the Teu
ton and tho Bulgarian. All this had
a far reaching influence on the pocket
book of the American Greek. His
relatives,, and the various charitable
organizations of Greece as well as of
Constantinople, the capital of the un-
redeemed Greek element have been
persistene in' their appeals and the
Greek of America had simply to cpmp
ly with them to the best of his ability.
Under ordinary circumstances this
fact wolud overtax an element even
more wealthy and more prosperous
than the American Greek. But it is
here that Greek economy and Greek
thrift comes in; thanks to their fru-
gality and to their laboriousness, the
American Greeks, not only made good
what they contributed abroad, but
furthermore, they had a good balance
loft to bring them over the top in
every Red Cross Drive, and other re
quests of assistance by tho various
War Service organizations of tho
United States.
The Greek in America is a past
master in tho matters of economy;
therefore ho is a heavy investor in.
Thrift and War Saving Stamps, as
the recent campaigns have shown.
As n worker the Greek is to bo
found today in almost every factory
engaged in war work. He is a good
workman, known for his sobriety and
good habits, intelligence and lovo for
work, and he has no difficulty for se-
curing good politiona everywhere
In this latter connection it is worth
while noticing that in the munitions
factories of France an estimated num
ber of nearly seventy
in Farms and Stock Farms Situated in Bell and
Williamson Counties
No. 1. 330 acres of choice black land situated 3 mile" from Granger in Williamson Co. It contains
315 acres in high state of cultivation. 5 good sets of improvements. Wells and windmills. The
bud is absolute first class and lies perfectly. One of the finest tracts of land in Williamson Co.
rcfiardless of price. It lies so as to be cut in 3 tracts if wanted. Price $145.00 per acre. Good
terms can be had if wanted.
No. 2. 2G5 acres of land situated about 3 miles from Bartlett, practically all in cultivation. Well
watered and average improvements and a dandy location all first class black land, will have to sees
it to appreciate it. Can give the best of terms. Price $155.00 per acre.
No. 3. 289 acres situated within the City limits of Rogers Texas in Bell County. All in cultiva-
tion 3 sets of improvements. One house contains 7 rooms and a 5 room house and a 3 room house.
One of the best locations in Bell Co. All kinds of out houses with citywater . Price $130.00 per
acre. ' '
No. A. 120 acre tract situated 3 miles from Bartlett. About 85 or 90 acres in high state of culti-
vation. One average improvements, plenty of wood in pasture, a dandy location and a great bar-
gain at $135.00 per acre. There are 50 acres of grain planted ; will let it go at same price. Can
give possession if sold in 60 days. A dandy little tract, can sell at $3000.00 cash on good terms
on the rest.
No. 5. 112 acres situated 6 miles west of Holland Texas in Bell Co. 100 acres in higlvstate of cul
tivation ; a good 7 room house and back porch ; 2 halls etc. All necessary out houses. Fine well
of water and a dandy home at $130.00 per acre.
No. 6. 120 acres situated 8 miles South East of Temple in Bell Co., Texas. 110 in extra high state
of cultivation. Good average improvements with fine well of water. Place is located on the K-T
highway road ; a dandy location and a big bargain at $125.00 per acre, $3000.00 cash and you can
name your terms.
No. 7 84 acres situated 5 miles from.town; it contains 80 acres in cultivation; fine set of improve-
ments. One of the finest springs of water in that section of the country. Water to all parts of t
he house and barn. Located on good madacam road. Price $125.00 per acre.
No. 8. 99 acres ; situated 2 miles east of Holland in Bell Co. About 75 in cultivation ; good well
of water and plenty of wood and a very good old house; a dandy place to raise hogs and chickens;
location most ideal for market; this place can be hrfd for $65.00 per acre, and a bargain at that
price.
No. 9. 125 acres ; situated 4 miles from town ; practly all in cultivation. Average improvements
and one of the best wels of water in the country. This tract of and lies absolutely perfect in every
respect. Not a break in it and not a foot of waste or bad land in the entire tract. Location most
idea! and a great bargain at$140.00 per acre. You will have to see this tract of land to appreciate
it.
No. 10. 69 acres of land situated 3 miles from Holland ; good 5 room house ; 60 in cultivation and a
dandy at $105 per acre.
No. 11. 76 acres of land ; located 3 miles Sout East of Holland ; it contains 50 acres in cultivation '
and a 4 room house and 2 wells of water; 300 yards,, from good school; a nice little proposition at
$100.00 per acre. ,
No. 12. 200 acres of land situated 11 miles from Georgetown ; 5 miles from) Florence in Williamson
Co. It containes 110 acres in high state of cultivation. Close to good school. This place is well
watered with windmill. Average improvements plenty of fine wood and good grass in pasture;
fine orchard and a sure enough bargain at $45.00 per acre. With $4000.00 against it with long time
to pay.
No. 13. 247 acres situated 10 miles south of Rockdale, Texas; 125 acres in cultivation; 100 more
good tillable land; 35 acres in fine bottom land; other good sandy loam veryp roductive. Has 3
sets of improvements, consisting of one. good 6 room house with hall and porches and 2 new 3
room housese with porches. Each set of improvements has all necessary out buildings. And i
good wells of fine fresh water, it being freestone wter ; enough water to irrigate with. Has 7
acres in all kinds of fruits ; hog pasture, in fact it is a ideal place and a bargain at $40.00 per acre.
This place made over $6000.00 last year. Good terms can behad if wanted.
No. 14. 150 acres of land situated 8 milep west of Temple and 5 miles north of Beltonr-GticTeSgTft,
cultivation; fine well of water; average improvements; good pasture. Young "qrchjwd.-andi
nanny location ; win grow anything that will crow in central Texas. A snap at. Sb0.00ji)aiuQr
No. 15 .961 ACRE STOCK FARM, situated 9 miles west of Belton on good pike-roaH2rair&.Soli
East of Nolanville. 150 acres of good land in cultivation'; 2 sets of improvements. Fine deep well
of water connected with gas engines ; fenced with good 4 wire fence, and crossed fenced. A bargain
at $22.00 per acre. Good terms can be had if wanted.
No. 16. 595 acres' situated 7 miles west of Jarrell in Williamson Co.; 5 miles east of Florence. 23t
acres in high state of culvitation ; 2 sets of improvements ; well and windmill. All kinds of fine
wood ; more can be put in cultivation if wanted ; located on good public road between Jarrell and
Florence. Also has railroad and switch on place handy for shipping. A dandy stock farm and a
great bargain at $65.00 per acre. Will take down from $6000.00 to $10,000.00.
No. 17. 490 acres contains 175 in cultivation; over 300 acres of this place is choice, close to good
school on public road; lasting water with deep and shallow; average imprvements and the loca-
tion is most ideal in fact is one of the best small stock farms in Williamson Co. A bargain at
$60 00 per acre.
NOW the above propositions are just as represented in this list and I want to state that I have no
inflation on the values of any of the land is listed with me. The propositions are first class and I
Wr.nt to asure any one that I have some choice bargains in this list. Remember I have other tracts
of land that are not on this list, and have lands listed with me daily. Write me for any kind of in-
formation in regard to lands in this section of the state.
EUpo
KOLLMAN, Bartlett, Texas
Greeks, chiefly from the Asia Minor
Provinces, are busy helping our allies
against the common foe, in addition
to many thousands of Greek volun-
teers fighting in the ranks of the
French army against the Teuton
hordes.
That the Greek element is giving
such a wonderful ncount of itself in
America was to be expected; unlike
many other immigrants, the Greek
came here bringing the ideal of Lib
erty deeply rooted in his heart. He
has known the country, and instinct
ively he loves America. He knows
very well the principles for which we
stand in this great war. They are the
same for which whole Greek gener-
ations have freely given their lives
since the earliest days of History.
For Right, for Freedom, for Civiliza--T
this is the Greek spirit that has
lived through the ages, and of whose
the greatest embodiment is the Amer-
ican Democracy now fighting for the
Liberation of Mankind.
This is our common fight, and ths
preek of America is proud to do his
bit, in order to make the world safe
for Democracy.
To our friends apd customers, 4f you
are thinking of Building don't fail to see
us before you buy.
If it is COAL you are thinking about
we have it.
We thank you very much for your
past patronage, call again.
If you
phone us.
need a carpenter or. painten,
Eager Shopper Where are the dem
onstrations today?
Salesman No demonstrations on
Thursday.
Shopper Not oven a special sale?
Salesman Special salo in bath-
tubs but no demonstration.
Feirohild Lumber
Bartlett arid Schwertrter
Co.
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ThMahtnlfN;
Your Contribution to the United x I will
Wr Work Campaign is the mito day and
that maintains the morale of the Am- rny home
thousand arican soldiers. . Phone 29
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all grain, Thurs-
in every week at
Otto J. Peschel.
Cord Wood For Sale!
I have a few nmU of good post
oak wood, near Holland, for sale' at
$4.00 per cord.
J. M. IZARD, Wood and Foed.
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Cates, R. F. The Bartlett Tribune and News (Bartlett, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 22, Ed. 1, Friday, November 8, 1918, newspaper, November 8, 1918; Bartlett, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth49100/m1/7/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Bartlett Activities Center and the Historical Society of Bartlett.