The Kingsville Record (Kingsville, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 6, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 28, 1926 Page: 2 of 14
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c*rs of America worked ten and twelve
hours a day; then 4H hours a week,
and now 11 Itopeatod testa have i>rov
on that as much work is accomplished,
more satisfactorily, in 11 than IK or
more hours of tin* week
Department stores of the larger
cities have long since adopted the Sat
urday half holiday. Such a plan
wouldn't work, right now. with the
countiy store, but some day all places
of business will come to this recogni-
tion of efficiency through more leis-
ure for the working man and woman.
It’s hard enough to reconcile the two,
but experiments have undoubtedly
proven the theory correct.
Mr. Ford, however, has failed to
solve one perplexing consequence of
twenty-four hours more of idleness.
An idle brain is still the devil’s work
shop, so to speak. Idleness sometimes
results in restlessness and restlessness
when taking the wrong course, oihIh
disastrously. If a larger portion of an-
other holiday each week were devoted
(o self-culture, to improvement of the
home and home beautification, then
there could be no question of the
righteousness of such a drastic depar-
ture from the old order.
the happy medium, lie never has had
much patience with a lot of old thread
hare theories. His confidence in the
general run of humanity has been r*
markuble, when Ids wide experience
with all classes is considered. An ex-
tremes! he lias been In some things,
but ordinarily bis line of reasoning is
mighty sound, anyone will admit,
however prejudiced, lie seeks no
earthly Utopia, but does believe that
folks can he happier by being more
prosperous, by being neither poor nor
rich another theory of the happy
middle way.
On the other hand if the highways
and stroots of tho country ure to be
crowded with those holiday ploasnre
seekers, if roadhouses and dance halls
are to be taxed with this extra load
of joy imbibers, even the most liberal
minded would be constrained to doubt
the wisdom of too much Idleness on
any person’s hands. Work is a mighty
healthful restorative for both mind
and body, when used in reasonable
amounts. Overdoses of either work or
idleness is dangerous.
Mr. Ford is no doubt trying to Htrike
Whether Mr. Ford’s plan of two
days each week for recreation will
pan out remains, of course, to he
seen. It is foolish to predict that it
will prove successful without experi-
mentation actual experiment. It is a
complete revolution in the manufac-
turing world and is likely to cause a
great deal of trouble for the future
among concerns little inclined to
adopt such a policy. And in a meas-
ure, the rebellious concerns will be
right.
Mr. Ford practically has no compe-
tition in his manufactured article;
much credit is due him for tills con-
dition. The fact that he produces and
markets tills article, benefits the ge*-
eral run of humanity and yet clears
an excellent portion of profit. Unfor-
tunately this will not apply to compe-
tition, and this competition niuat meet
its overhead expense by an increase
in price to balance the five day work
week with six day's pay—-provided
production cannot, be kept to a six
day standard with five day’s of actual
•work.
That brings about the all-important
present day question of wage. Every
line of industry is being effected,
every avemto of life feels the strain.
It is so in the great Industrial cen-
ters. it is so in the rural communities,
in the isolated sections given over to
agriculture. A shortage of labor, they
say, yet the world’s population is
growing by leups and bounds. The ad-
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We will give a Mail Box FREE
with any dollar purchase
(One to a customer)
Boxes must be up by Oct. 1st in
order for Kingsville to get
free City Delivery
BARNETT & LAWS
“Try a Men's Store First"
Lights and Power
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puv«* with the above nuuo-d amount?
Sixth Eighth, Ninth. 1 block on
Fifth 2 blocks on Second, King. Ken
cdy, E I.ott, 1 block on Fordyce, War
reti, Hagland, Kleberg west of school, |
Henrietta. W Lee. E Richard. 7th St..;
1 Hlock W Richard, 2 blocks E Hen
rietla, W. Santa (lertrudis.
12 Does the above named streets
•• mbod> nil the petitions which have
been turned In by the property own )
ers?
Ann. Yes.
IK. Would it be possible to do other i
paving should residents petition such7
Aiis. After next year’s valuations i
are in, it will he. •
14 What are the taxable values of
tlie city at the present time?
Ans. $3,596,028.
15. What is the present tax rate
(cityl without any of the paving tax?
Ans. $1.12.
16. What w'ill the tux rate he were
both paving programs completed ?
Ans. $1.78 on present valuations.
17. How does this rate compare with
other towns this size that are pro-
gressive and constantly improving?
Ans. Somewhat lower; in come ras-
es decidedly lower.
18. Would the proposed program
give Kingsville an excess of paving as
compared with other towns that are
progressive and forward looking?
Ans. No.
19. In case the bond issue for $180,-
000 is defeated, will the paving pro-
gram cease altogether?
Ans. Yes.
20. Will Sixth street and the street
to the hospital be completed should
the bond issue be defeated?
Ans. Yes.
21. Will any other street in the city
lie paved if the issue does not carry?
None except Sixth, the two blocks
off Sixth to the hospital and that
street best suited to pave leading out
to the cemetery.
22. Does the proposed plan of pav-
ing as outlined above give a fairly
equal distribution of paved streets
over the city?
Ans. Yes, very.
23. Should the bond issue carry,
what type of paving will be used?
Ans. Six inches concrete; same as
now being used.
24. Is the contract price with the
present contractor on a par with
prices being paid over this section of
the State for similar type of paving?
Ans. Yes. In some cases lower.
25. Is the city hound, by contract,
with W. L. Pearson Company for any
paving more than that which 1b now
being completed?
Ans. No. The city is not bound to
anyone, but the city had in its con-
tract with W. L. Pearson & Co., that
the city could order additional paving
at the same cost.
26. How long will the property own-
er have to pay for his paving and
how much will he pay down?
Ans. 10 ye.ars, with one-tenth down
when paving is completed.
27 Should the property owner wisli
to pay cash, can he do so?
Ans. Yes.
NOTICE
The Ricardo Independent School
District will receive bids for the de-
post itory for the school funds from
hanks or bankers of the county for the
year 1926-27. The Board to have the
right to reject any and all bids not
satisfactory.
J. W. Nix, President.
Ed. F. Fels, Secretary.
fi-2t -np.
Wo appivoiato the business coming to us, and also fully ap
pivoiate our responsibility we have undertaken in furnish
injr these two very necessary things to any city. Kingsville
is growing, and you may count upon us to do whatever may
lie necessary to meet that growth with our service.
Central Power & Light Co.
Courteous Service
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vent of modern machinery, taking the
place of the laborer, some say. The
shorter working day, still others say.
But It is here in all Its acuteness,
whatever the reason. Another day In
each week cut from the calendar for
recreation and idleness. Is not going
to Immediately remedy some of the
troubles, in most places. Two dollar a
hundred for cotton picking has de-
moralized Texas, for instance. At the
present price of cotton, this is worse
than absurd; it is tragedy. Every line
of endeavor feels the wide difference
between the price of production ami
price of the article produced. Higher
wages and shorter working hours
must como at a price- the public must
pay. Naturally the question arises, is
Mr. Ford right or wrong?
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday is Rally Day in Sunday
School and for tin* whole church. We
hope to see the whole congregation
present.
The pastor’s topics will be “A Com
rnunion Meditation” at the morning
hour and the ‘‘Romantic Girl" at the
evening hour.
Young Business Men’s Class
At the Presbyterian Sunday School.
The class started off in fine shape last
Sunday morning with a good number
present. The talk made by Mr. Kow-
alski was very much enjoyed by all—
another good talk is in store for those
who attend next Sunday morning.
Young Business Man, if you are a Pres-
byterian or you do not belong to any
church, we cordially invite and urge
you to attend the meetings of this
class. Come out next Sunday at 9:45.
both in the Sunday school and in the i
IS Y P. I A place is provided for j
everybody.
Classes For All
Effort Is made to provide a place i
that fits every soul in the Sunday
school. Come and we will get you lo-
cated effectually.
Sunday Night
The pastor will preach on, "God’s
Method of Educating.”
Special Music.
A genuine welcome for everybody.
The ladies of the Episcopal Guild
will hold a Home Cooking Sale at
Moss Drug Store Saturday of this
week. 6-lt-np
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
E. E. Dawson, Pastor
Safety Sunday
That’s next Sunday, 11:00 o'clock.
In response to suggestion of Missouri
Pacific railroad we will observe Safe-
ty Sunday. The pastor will preach on
“Safety First." An engineer will speak
on "The Engineer’s Side.” Special
music.
Agoga Class
It is exceeding all expectations as
to growth and interest. Meets every
Sunday morning at. 10:00. Officers will
he formally Installed next Sunday. It
is for young business men, married
ami unmarried.
Convention Bible Class
Is a big class of the more mature
men and is growing in wonderful fash-
ion. It meets every Sunday morning
at 10:00 and is carrying on some un-
usual activities that appeal to men.
College Classes
Special emphasis Is being put on
provision for the college young folk,
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
J. W. Walton, Minister
This Is to announce to the public in
general and to the members in parti-
cular. that there will be services at
all regular hours next Sunday, Octo-
ber 3. The work is starting off fine
but not as large attendance is present
as we feel we have the right to expect
Every member should be present each
Lord's Day. You need the church and
the church needs you. Be a booster
for your Bible School and help keep
the average far above what it has
been. A very cordial invitation is ex-
tended the friends of the church, and
any stranger in the city, or visitor,
will find a warm welcome. This is a
friendly church; be with us Sunday.
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Tractors,
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Tools,
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Refrigerators,
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Refrigerators,
Trucks,
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This store strives to carry as complete a stock of high grade merchandise as any
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Cage-Sparks Hardware Co.
KINGSVILLE
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