The Tyler Journal (Tyler, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, August 14, 1931 Page: 8 of 8
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THE TYLER JOURNAL
AUGUST U, 1931
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H. W. McCORD, General Contractor
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Mr. H. W. McCord, Cyeneral Con-
tractor and Builder, 921 S. Chilton,
phones 36 or 2353-R, has greatly aid-
ed in relieving the building shortage
in this section. Fine residences, bus-
iness structures and public buildings
all over East Texas stand as exam-
ples of his engineering and construc-
tion skill. For more than 30 years
he was engaged in, construction work
at Port Arthur.
Mr. McCord has all the latest
equipment for construction work.
The manager and his assistants have
_t had much practical experience in
this field and are thoroughly famil-
iar with the various fofrms of mod-
ern construction. They employ high-
ly trained engineers an,d capable
workmen, and render services in this
line that are unexcelled. Among their
construction projects in Tyler are:
the McKinney building, College and
3rd; J. W. Barton building, Vine and
Bryan; and J. C. Penney building, N.
Broadway.
This concern uses only the high-
est grade materials obtainable. They
bring to every project exactly what
iB specified and are in close touch
•with the leading sources of supply
on all kinds of building materials.
In your construction work, demand
the best obtainable. It will pay you
to have your construction work done
by a firm with an established reputa-
tion. This firm has achieved a repu-
tation that is unsurpassed and their
patronage is constantly increasing.
They perform all work accorring to
specifications and with due regard to
all city, state and national laws ef-
fective in this field. Their work is of
the highest merit and will stgnd the
closest inspection.
* Mr. McCord guarantees complete
satisfaction on all contracts and in
this state his name has become syn-
Nacogdpches, Aug. 13,—It was an-
nounced here today that the region-
al forestry meeting of the Last Tex-
as Chamber of Commerce with the
Texas Forest Service will be held
the district court roam at Ntfbog-
doches on next'Tuesday. August 18.
Out of town visitors will come from
all of East Texas for the meeting.
Among the outstanding speakers
will be former president Guy A.
Blount of this city who will make
the welcome address; General Man-
ager Hubert Harrison, Merle Gruver
of Henderson; O. B. Martin of Col-
lege Station; C. C. Teller of Hender-
son and E. O. Siecke of the Texas
Forest Service. Mr. Siecke will talk
on “The Timber Crop in East Tex-
as.” State Senator Thomason and
Representative Phil Sanders, both
of this city, also will appear on the
day’s program. :p
TYLER NOW HAS 32,000
C. OF C. CHIEF ESTIMATES
Tyler now has approximately 32,-
000 population, according to all con-
servative estimates, says General
Manager Russell Rhodes of the
Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Rhodes
says he has checked this total by
every conceivable means and feels
it is as approximately correct as can
be had without a detailed census be-
ing taken. -
“The city has shown a 50 per cent
increase since last January,” he add-
ed. ............ :p
NOTICE TO CIGARETTE DEALERS
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Official notice has been received by
the Tyler Journal from Austin that
the Peoples National, the Citizens
National and the Tyler State Bank
& Trust Company will keep a supply
of the new cigarette stamps for the
benefit of dealers. The new tax
stamps must b« used qn all ciga-
rettes sold on and after August 22.-
Classified Ads
MULES
Pair mules 1100 pounds
each, 10 years old, for sale, or will
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trade for pair smaller and cash dif-
ference. R. A. Bedair, Route 2, Over-
ton. tip
FOR SALE OR TRADE—One hun-
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high standard of
onymous with
quality.
Always progressive and looking to
the best interests of the community
at all times, Mr. McCord merits the
patronage of East Texas citizens
and we are pleased 'to give this con-
cern prominent mention in this in-
dustrial review of Tyler and vicinity.
SIX NEW WELLS ARE
COMPLETED IN SALEM
Recent oil weft- e&npletdons in the
Salem area, some .six miles east of
Troup, include the Sinclair No. 2-A
Jaryis and the Sinclair No. 3-At Jar-
vis, both coming in for 50 barrels an
hour each through pinched tubing.
Both wells are on property of Dr.
A. S. Jarvis of Troup, owner of the
land on which the first producing
oil well in Salem area was brought
in.
Magnolia No. 3 Loosier, in the
Juan Vargas survey near Salem,
was recently finaled for an initial
prqduction of 154 barrels the first
15 minutes through a 3-4-inch choke
on the tubing and one four-inch
line open. Total depth was 3,670
feet!
The Magnolia No. 6 Wright in an
87-acre tract in the Vargas survey
is drilling the plug at the last re-
port. Total depth is 3,656 feet.
The
No. 7 Wright is drilling ahead at
3,000 feet irv chalk.
Lawrence 6. Ketch No. 1 T. O.
Wright gauged 515 barrels in six and
one-half hours through open tub-
ing.
Magnolia No. 4 J. R. Wright had
a flow of 140 barrels per fifteen
minutes through casing and tubing.
Sand was taken from 3,667 to 3,672
feet. . :
Mrs. Ripple says she is the only
waitress that Mr. Ripple never tips.:
FOR SALE
Highly improved farm, 41 acres.
CloBe in, on highway. Running wat-.
er. Five room frame hpuse. Peaches,
jeans, strawberries. Phone or see:
ir. E. M. Adams, Tyler, Texas.
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If . only Burbank could have lived
to see how many gallons of orange-
ade one orange can make. — Key
West Citizen.
Ads aro “newsy"—read them.
REGIONAL FOREST MEET TO
BE HELD AT NACOGDOCHES
improved farm, in foot-
nms of Ozarks adjoining famous
| John Brown College, Siloam Springs,
|| Ark. Complete with household goods,
farming equipment, and livestock. |
Also fifty acres beautiful timber
R land. Will consider car as part pay-
ment. Address P. O. Box 935, Tyler.
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From Constipation
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Have la a purely vege-
table medicine which
tilted thousands
women and
THE BIGGEST
EVENT
OF THE YEAR
East Texas
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The
PERFORMANCE
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constipated, I feel dull
nd all out of sorts, not
fifS £
Lake Charles,
let myself get
and sluggish an
- equal to my work.
this feeling lt»s ilT® worse
Ihintf hoforo fie feel® tjprno.
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Prosperity
Fair of 1931
THE GREATEST FAIR IN THE HISTORY of East
Texas, the Prosperity Fair of 1931 will open September
14 for one week. Many educational exhibits as well as
entertaining attractions will be displayed.
IT WILL BE THE GALA EVENT of the year. More free
attractions than ever before . . . the greatest fun mak-
ing fair ever staged in East Texas.
FREE GRANDSTAND ATTRACTIONS with a change
of program daily, will be staged by the well known Hal
Worth and Miss Ruth Baird one of the leading perform-
ers of Publix Theatres. Miss Baird’s “Black and Gold Re-
vue” composed of 20 dancing girls, with their brilliant
settings, dazzling scenery and magnificent costumes
will present an outdoor attraction not previously seen
at the East Texas Fair.
EACH DAY WILLBEA SPECIAL DAY at this “Pros-
perity Fair of 1931".” Watch for announcements later.
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CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE WILL BE AD-
MITTED FREE. AND REMBER PLENTY O F FREE
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Edwards, Henry. The Tyler Journal (Tyler, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, August 14, 1931, newspaper, August 14, 1931; Tyler, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth619779/m1/8/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Smith County Historical Society.