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THE MERCEDES NEWS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1928
Page 5
Hobbies and Worries
Contented absorption in some ac-
tivity is good for the disposition;
when we are absorbed we don’t stop
to bother about small worries.
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The reason the trout take the
President’s flies reluctantly is be-
cause they think any insect that big
is a native mosquito.
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The total cash income of the Am-
erican farmer from dairy and poul-
try products was computed for the
year ending June 30 at $3,750,000,-
000.
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—convenience
One of the big reasons why so many people are burn-
ing gas today, as a fuel to carry on the operations in
household or industry, is because of its CONVENIENCE.
Do you realize the CONVENIENCE of burning Nat-
ural Gas in your home ?
No fuss, no trouble, no ashes or dirt, no waiting for
the stove or heater to warm up.
Just strike a match, and instantly there is a flood of
heat. For cooking, water heating, or room heating.
When a bit of disagreeable weather comes unexpect-
edly, you are ready for it at a second’s notice.
Isn’t this little matter of convenience worth while ?
Think it over and then come into any of our offices
and arrange to have gas installed NOW.
Rio Grande Valley Gas Company
“COOK WITH GAS”
PAUL KIDD, Manager MERCEDES, TEXAS
JOHN H. KIRBY, HOUSTON, TEXAS
Gotham Police
Start Drive On
White Way Vice
Many Night Clubs Will
Have To Close Doors
Permanently
New York—(INS)—Police and gov-
ernment operatives, functioning in
New York City, have entered upon
another strenuous drive against or-
ganized gambling and alleged “wet”
night clubs of the “Great White
Way.” Although there is nothing
new in the fact that enforcers of the
law are seeking to run violators of
the law to earth, promise of drastic
action against many has been made
in both police and government
circles.
With two raids to the credit of
the police in the war against base-
ball lotteries and 108 indictments by
the Federal Grand Jury of persons
alleged to have some part in the op-
eration of eighteen night clubs, habi-
tues of New York’s pleasure palaces
and allied “sports” rendezvous are
awaiting future developments.
No less known characters than
Texas Guinan, who has been habit-
ually in the limelight as the out-
standing night club hostess of all
times, Helen Morgan and N. T.
Granlund, radio announcer for Sta-
tion WHN, are included in the list
of indictments.
Conspiracy Charged.
Charged with conspiracy, this fa-
mous trio and 105 others will face
the possibility of a maximum of two
years in prison and fines of $10,000
when their cases come up for exami-
nation on the trial calendar.
Complaints by wives are said to
have resulted in the renewed activ-
ities of police in attempting to curb
baseball pools and lotteries. Several
women have bewailed shrinkages in
their husband’s weekly allowances
to them, which, they claim, were
caused by the participation of their
mates in pools and lotteries. »
The lure of becoming rich over-
night, through a successful pool or
lottery ticket, has attracted thou-
sands of men to the “web” of pool
operatives and their agents.
One baseball pool is alleged to
have taken in $150,000 weekly, pay-
ing out only $75,000 in prizes, while
others, of less respect for an “even
break” to its customers, are sup-
posed to have taken in thousands
weekly without paying out more
than a few dollars, if any, in com-
parison.
The pools, operating from central
headquarters, have ramifications
throughout many states. Waiters,
cigar store clerks, drug store “cow-
boys,” hangers-on in pool rooms, and
some few persons whose intelligence
affords them a little higher rating
among human endeavors act as
agents for the higher ups.
Enlarge Program.
The revelations already made in
connection with recent raids and
arrests have spurred the police to a
larger and wider program, and it is
expected that soon some of Broad-
way’s hangouts for pool agents will
be visited.
Declarations by the former Com-
mittee of Thirteen, now the Commit-
tee of Fourteen or Fifteen, New
York’s unofficial protector of the
als of women, that wayward girls,
and some who are hot wayward but
are susceptible to waywardness, have
found haven in cabarets and all
night dance establishments of the
city, recently aroused bitter denials
from leading club owners and man-
agers, including Texas Guinan.
But the repeated denials of vice
conditions have not quashed the ar-
dor of reformers, nor have consist-
ent promises to abide by the Eigh-
teenth Amendment curtailed the am-
bitions of dry enforcers to make
New York’s night life free from
forbidden beverages.
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3 Kinds of Methodists
May Unite Sn England
After 15 Year Battle
London—(INS)—After fifteen years
of negotiation and argument that at
one time threatened to split the
three branches of the Methodist
church irrevocably, union of the
three segments is now regarded as
a certainty.
The annual conference of the
Wesleyan Methodist Church has ac-
cepted the proposals for union on
behalf of the 500,000 members of the
church in Great Britain, and as the
Primitive Methodists and the United
Methodists have already agreed on
the same proposals, all that remains
is that an Enabling Bill should be
passed through parliament.
THE AMERICAN MAID BAKERS OF MERCEDES
T. W. McQUEEN, Proprietor MERCEDES, TEXAS
RESCUED FROM ATLANTIC’S CLUTCHES
co, but only filled with intentions of
Good Will; anxious of a better un-
derstanding and disposed to make of
all men in America one solid group,
determined to deliver to the men of
tomorrow a cleaner deposit of broth-
erhood and universal justice.
Messengers of Goodwill
Earth imparts health to man and
inspires him with peace and love,
May each and everyone of the grad-
uates of this worthy institution of
learning, on leaving, be a messenger
of such high ideals and some day
go to Mexico and impart his knowl-
edge, and in return lovingly share
of her vast natural resources. Yes,
let him acquire! let him share of
them! entitled to do so for having as-
sisted in redeeming them, and be-
cause he may have co-operated in
the extermination of all unequal so-
cial differences, in order to form a
better world, for a more enlightened
man.
In the womb of Mexican woman
I was conceived. At her breast, my
then frail body received its first
nourishment. My first uncertain
steps were guided by her loving
hand. The many years have passed,
since, by a decree of cruel fate she
was called to join that innumerable
caravan that everlastingly travels to
the unknown' realm, may her spirit
ever guide me and urge me on, to
perform with certainty and efficien-
cy the task to which, in her loving
memory, I have devoted the remain-
ing years of my life; and while the
sun of my existence has now passed
its meridian and may soon sink for-
ever in the Western horizon, may it
please God that on departing, I
leave footprints on the sands of
time that others seeing, may follow
and continue to achieve the unfin-
ished task I’ve left behind, until the
American and the Mexican, under-
standing each other better, in a
brotherly embrace and hand in hand
march together through the paths
of progress so that the undefeated,
invincible Stars and Stripes and the
glorious three-colored -flag of Mexi-
co, may, to the end of time, be the
most powerful and the most beauti-
ful banners that human beings ever
cast eyes upon.
I do not wish to be inopportunate
or to impose on the kindness of the
Director of this College but Mexico
is bowed with grief at the recent
tragic deaths of her illustrious sons,
Capt. Emilio Carranza, the distin-
guished aviator, and General Alva-
ro Obregon, her president. There is
not a heart in the civilized world
that does not beat in sympathy with
the Mexican people. Permit me
then to request of this audience that
as a sign of respect and to show
our deep sorrow for their misfor-
tune, arise and remain standing in
solemn silence, for one minute, in-
voking God’s blessing upon that be-
reaved country, that they may be
strengthened and comforted in this
their sad hour of trial.
In behalf of President Calles and
the Mexican nation, from the bot-
tom of my heart, I thank you.
Captain Frank T. Courtney, inset, and his three companions, were forced down in mid-Atlantic while flying
from the Azores to Newfoundland, and were picked up after a long search by the S. S. Minnewaska. Their
giant seaplane was drifting helplessly and but for their being in the steamship paths they would have been lost.
The following good-will message
from the people of Mexico to the
people of the United States was de-
livered at College Station by Fred
Johnston of Mercedes during the an-
nual A. & M. college short course.
This is the second consecutive year
that Mr. Johnston has delivered a
similar message.
Mr. President and Faculty of the A.
& M. College—Ladies and Gen-
tlemen:
Many a time, with sincere devo-
tion, have I bent my knee and bowed
my head in earnest prayer to Al-
mighty God, imploring that I be
given eloquence and facility of ex-
pression when confronting an audi-
ence like the one it is now my
pleasure and honor to address; that
I may more efficiently plead the
cause to which my life is consecrat-
ed.
The disastrous wars of the Earth,
the disuniting of families, the blight-
ing of many a home, sweet home,
is caused by mis-understandings
which sad consequences could often-
times be avoided if only a little time
was taken for reflection, a kindly
word spoken at the opportune mo-
ment, or just a little, conceded by
each opposing side.
Regrets Previous Misunder-
standings
Realizing that in the past, to my
?reat sorrow, there has existed mis-
mderstandings and hard feelings
Detween the two races to which it
s my pride and good fortune to be-
ong, and ardent desire within my
sreast ever burns to eliminate for-
ever from the hearts of both any
feelings of animosity there might
pet exist, and that instead, the most
cordial, friendly relations be brought
back. It was so decreed by the Su-
preme Being; otherwise he would
not have placed adjoining these two
great nations.
In compliance with my conception
of duty, I avail myself of every op-
portunity that presents itself to me
to discharge to the best of my abil-
ity the sacred mission which I hon-
estly believe idivine providence has
assigned me.
Last year I brought to this great
institution of learning a message of
love and good will from all the Mex-
ican people of the Rio Grande Val-
ley, and I have no words to express
my gratitude at the kindly spirit in
which my message was accepted.
Mexico is struggling to carry out
a vast and intense program of agri-
cultural education. The country, per-
haps the most privileged in miner-
als, can do even more in agriculture,
since its climate, its different soils,
and its topography adapt it for the
cultivation of, literally speaking, all
products of the flora of the earth.
Agriculture In Mexico
The group of men handling the
reins of the Government today real-
ize that peace, human progress and
the welfare of man must be based
upon the tilling of the earth for the
good of humanity, and for the abso-
lute abolition of common strife for
personal gain; hence from the pri-
mary school begin teachings of ag-
riculture, which later are technically
finished in the agricultural schools
of the country, established by Pres-
ident Calles, twelve in number to
date, which have proven to be a com
plete success. I will make mention
only of the Agricultural school locat-
ed at Tamatan, State of Tamaulipas.
For the establishment of this insti-
tution the State government contri-
buted sufficient funds to erect the
buildings and buy all equipment.
The Federal Government donated
the lands. The students were or-
ganized into an agricultural, co-op-
erative association, and under the
supervision of the board of educa-
tors the farming school was left en-
tirely to their own management. The
total acreage of land under cultiva-
tion here is approximately 2,000
acres. It has been in operation four
years and today it has about $50,-
000 in livestock and as much in ma-
chinery, having all the modern im-
provements of a model farm. It has
industrialized the production of milk
and is now beginning to operate a
canning factory.
As it can only have a membership
of sixty pupils, the greater part of
the land in cultivation is given out
to the neighboring peasants, on half
shares, under the instruction and
supervision of the students.
Co-operative Association
On completing his course at this
farming school, the student not only
carries away with him a technical
knowledge of agrenomy, but also a
capital acquired, by his own efforts,
in the co-operative association. This
capital is delivered to him partly in
farming implements, partly in cash,
and if he is not possessed, of any
lands, a parcel of land is given him
in the Agrarian communities; but
always on condition and with the un-
derstanding that he is to teach his
neighbor farmers modern methods
of farming. Similar to this is the
system of operation of the other
farming schools, and as to what suc-
cess they have had it is only neces-
sary to make a slight mention of
the production obtained in 1927 by the
school known as “La Huerta” in the
State of Midicacan where the har-
vest of wheat, of itself, brought the
students a net profit of 125,000 pe-
sos.
Thus in that country, which be-
gins at the Rio Grande and extends
south to the waters of the Suchiate
River, not only wars and rumors of
wars can be heard; not only gather-
ings of people ambitious to further
their own personal gain, can be
found, but nobler deeds performed
by men who strive to create a bet-
ter country for the benefit of a free
and better man.
For this reason I bring to this
great College and its large number
of noble, courageous students, as
well as to each and every one of you,
a message from the President of
Mexico, which in itself, is self-ex-
planatory and which I have now the
honor and great pleasure to deliver
to you.
Mexico City, July 14, 1928.
Mr. Fred L. Johnston,
Mercedes, Texas.
Yours of May 29 addresesd to the
President. By his express desire you
will please present to all persons
gathered at College Station his
When a burly chauffeur returned
the $4,000 diamond and platinum
bracelet for which she had adver-
tised, he refused to claim the re-
ward offered by Mrs. Lydia Johnson,
wife of the heir to the Palm Olive
soap millions. Instead he declared
that he wanted HER, threatening to
kill her unless she accompanied him
from the hotel. The frightened bride
is being guarded constantly by a
detachment of police.
greetings, and expressions of sympa-
thy and Good Will, as President of
the Republic of Mexico; and in be-
half of the Mexican people he sends
special greetings to all Texas Mex-
icans to whom we are bound by ties
of blood and love of Country.
Respectfully,
MOISES SAENS,
Sub. Secretary of Education.
The Mexican people are anxious
to see the Stars and Stripes extend
its powerful influence toward Mexi-
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Representing quality mills
only. We retail at whole-
sale prices.
2x4, 2x6, 1x6 and 1x8 Ship-
lap, $3.75.
Special: Nails, any quan-
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We make loans to build
homes and will put you in
touch with reliable builders
for your repair and new
work. Road and screened
gravel at lowest prices. We
own our gravel pits. Let
us quote you. Phone, wire
or mail your orders.
Cash & Carry Lumber And
Material Company
Mercedes — Phone 187
On the Highway by Big Canal
Atteberry’s Sheet Metal Works
PHONE 344
Expert Radiator Work
Roumanian Army Man
Planning Hop From N.
Y. To Bucharest in Sept.
Cleveland, Ohio.—(INS)—A lieuten-
ant of the Rumanian army, George
G. Fernic, plans a non-stop flight
from New York City to Bucharest,
late in September, it was learned
here recently at the office of John
J. Popovici, Rumanian consul.
Fernic, it is said, is now awaiting
completion of his twin-motored bi-
plane at Mariner’s Harbor, N. Y.
“After the construction is com-
pleted, we intend to take off as soon
as the weather is favorable,” Fer-
nic was quoted as saying “We will
reach Europe near the Franco-Span-
ish border, then fly across Italy and
the Mediterranean along the Dan-
ube into Bucharest.”
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The latest statistics show that 83
per cent of the valedictorians now
have good jobs working for the
chaps who dropped out at the sev-
enth grade.
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There is a little safety-first con-
servatism in all of us, and when
Henry Mencken took off his coat at
Kansas City he revealed suspenders.
Busses Oust Trolleys
In Connecticut Towns
Hartford, Conn.—(INS)—Abandon-
ment of trolley lines in Connecticut
goes on apace. A full half of the
New Haven and Shore Line Electric
railway, which operates along the
shore of Long Island Sound to the
Connecticut river, is to be given up
for busses.
A similar change is being made
on the Sound shore from New Lon-
don to the Rhode Island state line
where the Stonington and Groton
Tramway Co., will put busses to
work in place of cars. A brdneh line
of the Connecticut Co., in New Lon-
don also is being wiped out.
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Environment makes us. There
wasn’t any reducing fad until it be-
came necessary to squeeze into
breakfast rooms.
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Pity the girl who has brains.
Man’s vanity impels him to fall in
love with an inferior.
Goodwill Message From the People
Of Mexico to the People of America
Her Life Threatened
Faces Deportation
If Uncle Sam deports Ludmila
Maksimova (above), pretty young
Russian girl now resident in San
Francisco, she will go not to Siberia
but to death, her attorney told im-
migration officials. The girl escaped
from Siberia in 1924 after being sen-
tenced to be shot by a Soviet drum-
head court and came to the United
States a year later.
F@r Tlie Men Who Are
Fighting YOUR Campaign
of Courage!
Alfred E. Smith—“the man who has once
more put a premium on courage in American
public life”. Courage! Ability! Honesty!
A man whose word means achievement.
And with him a man of the same fibre
and equal courage, Joe T. Robinson.
Help us spread their words eyerywhere.
It is your campaign. Yes — everybody’s.
Y our Dollars W ill Help Broadcast the Honesty, the
Splendid Ability and the Fearless Leadership
of the Most Talked'of Men in America
Alfred e. smith
Joe T. Robinson
Send Your Contributions NOW—Small or Large to
Your State Finance Director (see name
and address below) or to the Treasurer
DEMOCRATIC RATIONAL COMMITTEE
1775 Broadway, New York City
Make all checks payable to, The Treasurer, Democratic National Committee
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We have a policy for your
every need—
Fire, Tornado,
Construction,
Automobile
Every Kind of Insurance.
Let Us Figure With You.
B. T. Tidmore
First National Bank
Mercedes
A Pled
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A Better Loaf of Bread
It is with pleasure that we can pledge ourselves to Mercedes Housewives for a better loaf of American Maid Bread.
We are indeed fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Wicker, one of the best and most widely-known Bakers
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