The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 28, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 25, 1932 Page: 6 of 6
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THE ROCKDALE REPORTER, Thursday, August 25, 1932
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more than the State’s “house-
_ at the Governor’s mansion,”
• . iat any and all of her hearers
Entered as second class matter July 19, 190, always find a friendly wel-
dale, Texas, under the Act of March 3, 1879 there as long as she was its
iant, her apparent sincerity was
SUBSCRIPTION PR type that will no doubt bring
In Milam oij adjoining counties: 1 yearr many callers from Milam coun-
sftr To all o/ er counties: 1 Vear*v.»!ty ln the future, as occasion may
COTTON OUTLOOK
A weekly feature, written exclusively for The Rockdale Reporter in
this territory by W. D. Espy, of the Espy Cotton Service.
~ |Jlese\ con-
v. u'Cfnwise to further
..it water mains, but this
u oe done as soon as conditions
become normal. Your water system,
even under present reduced rates, is
yielding you some $4f)00 per year,
above expenses, and your sewer sys-
tem some $1000 per annum above
expenses. You have a reduced tax-
able valuation of some $100,000 for
1932, which might indicate an in-
creased tax rate. Instead of in-
creasing our tax rate, I recommend
a reduction thereof, and that the
income from our city-owned utili-
ties be used to make up the differ-
ences, and that rigid economy be
enforced and that expenditures be
kept to the lowest possible amount.
"Your waterworks bonds were is-
sued in 1913 to .secure funds to
purchase the waterworks plant, while
your funding warrants were issued
in 1916 to secure funds for needed
repairs and extension to the plant.
These are, therefore, primarily wa-,
ter works debts. To pay the inter-
est and create a sinking fund for
these two funds would require a tax
rate of some 22 cents.
“Instead of continuing this levy.
I recommend that no levy be made
for these funds and that you at
once appropriate from the earnings
of the waterworks and transfer to
the water works bond fund the sum
of $1400 and to the funding war-
rant fund tlie sum of $1240, which
are the amounts these accounts need
for the interest and sinking funds
for 1932, and that these sums be
transferred as rapidly as they ac-
cumulate in your water works fund.
“Complaint has been made of you
levying a school maintenance tax ol
65 cents. Your mayor has been of-
ficially advised that if continued, it
will be contested. Upon investiga-
tion. I find that our etizens have
voted only a 50 cent maintenance
tax, and any levy in excess of that
would be invalid. This is to be re-
gretted, as on account of the de-
crease in state apportionment, the
school funds for next school year
will be materially reduced. This re-
duction in city school tax rate wil
reduce the avaiable city school funds
some $2,000, but I see no alternative,
until the people, by vote, authorize
a higher tax. You have no author-
ity to levy a special school tax above
the rate voted by the people,
“Below I give you the 1931 tax
rate, together witli my suggestion
of the rates for 1932, which I be-
lieve will suffice the city’s needs,
to-wit:
(The first figure represents the
1931 rate; next is the fund effected;
next is 1932 suggested rate, followed
by amount of reduction, with amount
of increase shown in the last col-
umn).
10c Fire Dept......... 4c 6c
10c water wks bonds 0c 10c
30c school bonds 30c 0c
55c paving bonds - 60c 5c
3c refunding bonds 4c......lc
32c general fund 32c
10c road s. & br. fund 10c
65c school maint...... 50c.
Supply
India is the second largest cotton
producing country in the world and
planted the past season approxi-
mately 23,500,000 acres and harvest-
id a crop oi a,4uu,uuu oaies, which
was roughly 1,000,000 bales below the
previous crop and the smallest in
several years.
For the new crop the cotton acre-
a;/■ in India is expected to be about
unchanged, but the crop prospect is
poor there at present time on ac-
count of too much rain,
In North and South Carolina the
. op is holding up fairly well, with
some sections reporting improvement
but complaining of small bolls.
Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia
report increased weevil damage on
account of recent showers and rains,
and the crop prospects in these
three states are poor.
In Texas and Okahoma it is gen-
erally believed that the late rains
have improved the crop outlook to
some extent.
Demand
The depression has lasted nearly
three years and during this period
the world’s consumption of cotton of
all growths was about seventy mil-
| lion bales against approximately
ini’. Seine other reports of the leal |seventy-seven million bales the three
worm are being heard. j ----....
Over in the Thorndale area O. D. j. 4 .$. -j- +
Graham estimates the crop at about j ^ SHARP +
60 per cent of last year’s yield. Mr. I Mrs." yv. H. Lyon +
Graham said the recent gulf storm + + + + + - ,|. « 4 1 ^
did lots of damage, blowing out the
make convenient.
J. D. Baskin presided over the
meeting, and introduced Hon. O. D
Graham, of Thorndale, a former
Tom Hunter supporter, who made a
brief but splendid appeal for the
support of the Hunter vote for Ster-
ling. Colonel Tom S. Henderson, the
dean of good government advocates
ol Central Texas, also spoke briefly.
The principal address of the eve-
ning was delivered by Hon. Sam
MeCorklc*, of Mexia, district attor-
ney ol Limeston ecounty. Mr. Mc-
Corkle proved himself one of the
best speakers on the stump today.
He is not only a master of oratory,
but is a rapid-fire talker with a
cr mplete knowledge of his subject.
He made a thorough comparison of
tli, records of Sterling and Fergu-
1, and probably no public speaker
was ever given closer attention.
COTTON-
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open cotton and also stripping many
green bolls. Reports of storm dam-
age to feed crops are also being
heard.
Generally speaking. Milam county
has one of the best feed crops made
in a number of years.
$2.15 $1.90 31c 6c
"‘Above suggested changes gives
you a net reduction of 25 cents in
city tax rate, which taking into ac-
count the reduced assessed valua-
tions, will mean a reduction of some
17 1-2 per cent in total city taxes
for 1932, as compared to 1931. This
reduction will hurt your schools,
but is beyond our control. The oth-
er rates should and ran be made to
care for the city's needs, and I
recommend these rates for 1932, and
that you adopt the sums to be rais-
ed thereby as your 1932 budget, and
then stay within these amounts in
expenditures.
"Your delinquent taxes are ex-
cessive. I strongly recommenl that
your city attorney be required to
proceed at once to the collection of
these, beginning first on those hav-
ing more than three years unpaid.
“The city owns $1500 unsold pav-
ing bonds. I recommend that these
be cancelled.
"Respectfully submitted,
“E. A. CAMP, Mayor."
HOW MODERN WOMEN
LOSE POUNDS OF FAT
SWIFTLY - SAFELY
Gain Physical Vigor — Youthfulness
With Clear Skin and Vivacious Eyes
That Sparkle With Glorious Health
Here's the recipe that banishes fat
and brings into blossom all the nat-
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man possesses.
Every morning take one half tea-
spoonful of Kruschen Salts in a
glass of hot water before breakfast
—cut down on pastry and fatty
meats—go light on potatoes, butter,
cream and sugar—in 4 weeks get on
the scales and note how many
pounds of fat have vanished.
Get a bottle of Kruschen Salts—
the cost is trifling and it lasts 4
weeks. If even this first bottle
doesn’t convince you this is the eas-
iest, safest and surest way to lose
fat—if you don’t feel a superb im-
provement in health—so gloriously
energetic—vigorously alive — your
money gladly returned.
But be sure for your health’s sake
that you ask for and get Kruschen
Salts. Get them at any drug store
in the world.
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+ TALBOTT RIDGE +
■fr Mrs. L. H. Winkler +
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Talbott Ridge. Aug. 22.—We have
been blessed with .several good rains
the past week. Most everyone has
planted fall gardens, especially beans
and peas. Sweet potatoes will mak?
good now and cotton picking will
not be so rushed as it would have
been. Some started picking this
(Monday) morning.
Rev. TT R Sanders filled his reg-
ular appointment here Sunday
morning. He started a week’s meet-
ing at Sandy Creek Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Blackmore, of
Austin, moved into our community
week before last. Last Sunday morn-
ing during the storm a tree about
22 inches in diameter fell across
their porch and broke it down.
E. H. Caywood and children spent
Friday with Mrs. Caywood in Bryan
and reported her improving some ev-
ery day.
Those attending the birthday par-
ty of Miss Jessie Rae Davenport at
Harmony Saturday night were:
Messrs, and Mesdames Bennie Dav-
enport. Floyd Davenport, Delter Da-
venport and children, and L. H.
Winkler.
Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Winkler spent
Friday visiting relatives at Sandy
Creek.
Miss Lily Sanders, Truett Sand-
ers and Louis Caywood attended
church at Sandy Creek Sunday
night.
Mr. and Mrs. Defter Davenport
and children spent Thursday and
Friday with Mrs. Ossie Shaw at
Sandy Creek. Miss Cleo Shaw, who
has been visiting Mrs. Davenport,
returned to her home.
Floyd Davenport is picking cotton
at Bushdale this week. Also John-
nie Rae Caywood.
Miss Eunice Caywood. who has
been visiting relatives and friends
here, returned to her work in Waco
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Leeper and
children visited Mr. and Mrs. Al-
bert Cloud Sunday at Sandy Creek.
Slash
...in
Monument
Prices...
Texas and Georgian
Granite are down in price
to about the point it was
before the war.
Marble is sold at a
price some cheaper than
heretofore in our shop.
Come and figure with
us before buying else-
where. We will treat
you right.
Aug. Menn
THE MONUMENT MAN
P. O. Box 438
Res. Phone 948, ring 3
Sharp. Aug. 22.—The appearance
of shrubbery and grass is quite un-
usual for this time of year. Grass
is green and tree foliage is refresh-
ing to look at. Several showers
lately have made this possible, al-
though things have held up remark-
ably well considering the extreme
hot weather we have had for the
past six weeks.
The members of the Presbyterian
church and others enjoyed an all
day preaching and picnic dinner
here last Wednesday. Tile Rev.
Greer and Rev. McSpadden held
the services while the women of the
church furnished the spread. Those
who attended report a most inspir-
ing meeting and an abundance of j
good things to eat.
Mrs. Lee Williams had as her
guests during the past week the fol-
lowing: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rich-
ard: of Leonard, Mr. and Mrs W
H. Thompson of Georgetown, ancl
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Williams of San
Antonio. These sisters spent a long
to be remembered day with Mrs.
Jack Garner, another sister, during
their visit here, the first time all
the sisters have been together in
several years. The Thompsons, who
have lived in Georgetown for the
past forty years, are removing to
Dallas where they expect to spend
the remainder of their time.
Miss Roberta Pace left last Fri-
day for her home at Grandview,
where she will sojourn until time
for school to begin in Dallas. She is
to teach in the junior high of that
system. Miss Roberta 'spent the
summer here with her grandmother,
Mrs. Dan Davis, and will be greatly
missed by the family as well as her
friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hargrove went
over to Liberty Sunday to bring
Mrs. Small, their grandmother,
home. Mrs. Small has been visiting
with her different children for the
past several months and will be here
with her daughter, Mrs. John Har-
grove, during the winter.
Muss Do vie Ward has returned
from Lott where she spent several
days enjoyably with friends and rel-
atives. Roy and Claud Lee Day re-
'♦♦♦♦**♦ + * + + + + ♦♦♦
+ BETHLEHEM +
+ Mrs. J. L. Rettig ♦
♦++♦♦ - +++++
Bethlehem, Aug. 22.—We have had
quite a few showers lately. Many
of our framers are planning and
planting fall gardens. The rains
will mature the late feed crops and
give us a second crop of jieas.
Bro. Elliot will preach at Mount
Zion the fourth Sunday and there
will be bautizing in the afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Conner, of
Three Rivers, and Miss Gertrude
Gregory of Sunniland spent the past
week in the J. W. Dyer home.
Mrs. W. G. Jackson and son, Roy,
of Coryell county, visited friends
here Friday..
Bro. W. P. Elliot and family of
Marlow and Miss Annie Mae Dyer ol
Gay Hill were last Sunday visitors
in the Ernest Williams Lome.
J. A. Turaa of Black Jack visited
relatives here last week.
Mrs. Floyd Horton spent most of
last week attending the bedside oi
her little brother who died last
Thursday at his home near San
Gabriel.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Rettig and
Preston visited relatives In San An-
tonio and Kingsville last week.
Miss Lillian Weems, of Rockdale,
is visiting friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Rchards have
gone to Crosby where they will pick
cotton for Mr. Richard’s father.
Miss Laura Rettig attended the
j singing convention at. Salty Sunday,
turned with her for the week end. j an^ Mrs. Oscar Gross and
Hal Lyon has returned from Mer- ;Atle daughter, Marie, have been
cedes where lie has been for the visiting in Grand Saline and Lan-
past six months. caster. They attended the Roark
. , , reunion and reported a wonderful
Tup ginwi ' reason has opened up
garnering.
preceeding years of good times.
This situation has produced a min-
imum stock ol cotton goods in all
the important consuming countries
of the world, and with even a mod-
c;aU= iiLjMv.ctncnt in business ‘•n"-
ditions it is logical to expect a grad-
ual increase in the consumption of
cotton.
In the United States the July con-
sumption of 278,000 bales, no doubt,
marked the end ol a long downward
trend in the consumption of cotton.
Beginning with the present month
ot August the writer confidently ex-
Iiects beginning of a long upward
trend In cotton consumption in the
country that, will last for several
years.
Market
Taking tin nation as a -whole,
there is at last actual evidence of
some improvement in business and
if the Government crop estimate
turns out to be correct, the cotton
market is resting on a sound foun-
dation.
The spinners and cotton trade
are buying contracts in the future
market on all good breaks and any
declines in the market between now
and the next Government report on
September the eighth should be ol
a temporary nature.
here but as yet only a few bales
have been turned out. Farmers re-
port that the crop will be rather
short this year around here.
Miss Mildred Moore of Lilac has
returned home for a visit with her
parents during her vacation. She
has been employed in Houston for
a year or more. She happened to
Ed Caywood and children, E. H.
and Lillian Ann, were visitors here
Sunday.
Mrs. A. B. O'Bier and daughter,
Joy, were visitors near San Gabriel.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Winkler vis-
ited i:i the Esquivel home Sunday.
Mrs. Ross Wilder of Taylor was
a recent visitor here.
an automobile accident as she was.
returning home in a car with her There is no substitute for news-
uncle, who was hauling some furni-
| ture in a trailer. They were struck
by a negro truck driver, and al-
though they were not injured, they
were greatly shaken up and the
trailer and furniture completely de-
molished.
Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and
daughter, Miss Gladys, of Lilac,
spent Sunday here with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. C. R. Middleton.
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Verdie Jackson, of the Sand Grove
community are visiting their aunt,
Mrs. Mary Mullins.
Rev. and Mrs. Harry McGregor
and sons, of Abilene, have arrived
and Rev. McGregor will hold a re-
vival meeting at the Baptist tab-
ernacle east of town. Rev. McGreg-
or IS a Milano product, having bocji
bom and reared near here—son of
the late S. E. McGregor, a well-
known pioneer citizen of this coun-
try. He has grown to be a very able
minister and the Milano people will
enjoy hearing him preach.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Fierce were
Cameron visitors Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. McGuire and mo-
ther, Mrs. Will Stevenson, of Kee-
chi, are visitors 10 the Chas. Stev-
enson home.
Mrs. Randolph Russell made a vis-
it to Cameron Friday.
Mrs. Bryant Sanders spent the
week end with relatives in Chries-
man.
Miss Pauline White has returned
from a visit to her sister at Pleas-
anton.
Mrs. Lee Braun and mother. Mrs. j
J. D. Peeples Sr., Mrs. Wesley Hil- j
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Mr. and Mrs Luther
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Miss Lila WoHfcrJJ*
Grove community, visited hi
Mrs. Mary Mullins, over M
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Mr. and Mrs. Milton SandJ
Cameron, visited relatives 1
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph
and Mr. and Mrs. Dink
spent Sunday in Rogers
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