The McGregor Mirror and Herald-Observer (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, September 15, 1944 Page: 3 of 8
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1944
McGREGOR MIRROR. McGREGOR, TEXAS
DEMOBILIZATION
Looking ahead to the end of
the war W(ith Germany, officials
seem to believe that demobiliza-
tion of men in service will de-
velop gradually, running on a
sca^le somewhat comparable to
the mobilization of men for war
service.
NOTICE!
It is a fineable offense
for ANYONE to make
sewer connections to city
lines without first re-
ceiving a n application
and final inspection. Ap-
ply at City Hall or Lee
Hardware Co. for appli-
cation blank. Any con-
nection made to City
Sewer without applica-
tion will be subject to a
fine.
CITY COMMISSION
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(BY BOYCE HOUSE)
A Texas soldier in North Af-
rica, addressing his fellow Tex-
ans, said: “Our job here is to
promote a good neighbor spirit.
We’ve got to be frinedly with
the natives. If they say Africa is
bigger than Texas, .agree with
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CHECK YOUR WINTER CLOTHES
We know that the weather is hot right now, but
before another few weeks have passed, cooler spells
will be coming quite often. So let us suggest you
check your wardrobe now and get those winter suits
and dresses out and have them cleaned and pressed,
and be ready when the cold weather does arrive.
Bring them down to us. It will take a few days,
and your clothes will be ready when you need them!
WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE
THE BLUEBONNET CLEANERS
BOB DOWIS, Owner and Manager
them. ’ ’
Late in 1943, a Texas commen-
tator predicted that it would
take five more years to finish i
the war. “One year to whip the
Germans; one year to whip the
Japs, and three years to get the
dam yankees out of Texas.”
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The recruit from the North
was sweating at his first exper-
ience with the heat of a Texas
summer. He remarked to an old
Texan who was standing nearby:
“I’il sure be glad to get back
to Michigan.” The other replied
“T reckon a man has to be born
and raised here to stand the
weather.” The Michigander ex-
claimed: “What! You mean to
tell me that folks live here when
there ain’t no war!”
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The above are stories from the
newest book about our State, en-
titled “Tall Talk from Texas,’
published by the Naylor Com-
pany, San Antonio, and it just
weighs eight ounces, so it can be
mailed to men in the service ov-
erseas without a request. The
author? Your columnist.
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Another one in there is the re-
cipe for making coffee in West
Texas: After it boils, throw in
an iron wedge nad if the wedge
sinks, add more coffee.
The one about the man who,
seeing that he was about to be
overtaken by a blue norther, put
spurs to the thoroughbred he was
riding and tried to outrace it.
When he reached the barn and
dismounted, he found the horse’s'
forequarters in a heavy lather
and its hindquarters frozen. Of
course, pneumonia developed and
proved fatal to the animal.
And if you don’t know what
an Amarillo kit is, it’s an iron
shutter with a log chain for a
tail.
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International Sunday School Les-
son for September 17, 1944.
GOLDEN TEXT: “They that
trust in the Lord are as Mount
Zion, which cannot be moved,
but abideth for ever.” — Psalms
125: 1.
Lesson Text: II Samuel 2; 4-7;
5:10
WANTS JOB
I AM AN EXPERIENCED
STEADY WORKER
Will agree to work on your farm for the
next five years at total wage of $ 14.75
Board and keep a penny a day
THE NEW PARMAK ELECTRIC FENCER SAVES
T^ME—SAVES LABOR—COSTS BUT A FRACTION
OF ORDINARY FENCING—MAKES YOUR FARM
EARM MORE. 200,000 OF THESE WILLING
FARM HANDS NOW AT WORK.
For Full Information See—
W. J. HIX
WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE
McGREGOR
and
GATESVILLE
28,000,00 IN WAR WORK
The problem that the nation
will face after the war is seen in
the fact that 28,000,000 men and
women are in the services or en-
gaged in war production. About
2,500,000 men will be retained in
the armed forces. What hap-
pens to the others is a matter of
considerable economic concern
to the nation.
Get your hunting license
Amsler’s.
LIFE’S Little TROUBLES
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-CAN’T SLEEP-
No need to lie in bed—toss—
worry and fret because CON-
STIPATION or GAS PRES-
SURE won’t let you sleep. Be
sensible—get up—take a dash of
ADLER-I-KA
as directed, to relieve the pressure
of large intestines on nerves and
organs of the digestive tract. Ad-
lerika assists old food wastes and
gas through a comfortable bowel
movement so that bowels return
to normal size and the discomforts
of pressure stop. Before you know
it, you are asleep. Morning finds
you feeling clean—refreshed and
ready for a good day’s work or fun.
Get Adlerika from your druggiet today-
Our lesson for this week is the
second in a series of three les-
sons on the part David played
in the pflan of God for Israel. The
book of II Samuel is a continua-
tion of the first and is the record
of David’s kingship.
After David’s annointment at
the hands of Samuel, the pro-
phet, there was a long period of
preparation during which God’s
hand can be definitely seen. And
there were the years which the
young king-to-be spent as a
shepherd lad, during, which he
communed with nature, deepen-
ing his poetic temperament and
his religious fervor, not to men-
tion the effect the outdoor life
would have on his physical well-
being. There were also the years
which the young man spent in
the palace as the court musician,
where he became accustomed to
courtly ways and gained some
knowledge of the affairs of the
state and the needs of the na-
tion.
The jealousy of the king, Saul,
led to his years in exile, which
were not futile years for David.
Seeking refuge, as an outlaw in
the wild country west of the
Dead Sea, David drew around
him a motley crew of followers.
His ability to keep this group in
order and to win them to loyalty
to him gives proof of his great
power of leadership.
Thus, during the intervening
years betwen his call by God to
the kingship of Israel and his as-
suming the throne upon the
death of both Saul, and the heir-
apparent, Jonathan, God was
preparing this man of his choice
for the task to which he has been
called.
Realizing the responsibilities
of his position, David went to God
asking for guidance. God told
him to go into Judah and make
his headquarters at Hebron.
David was aked by the princes
of Judali to accept the crown
over their tribe and thus David
was recognized as king hv his
feilow tribesmen but by them on-
ly. T)he result was that although
David’s designation by Samuel
to the kingship was generally
known, and he was a popular
choice, yet for seven and a half
years he ruled over only a small
fraction of the people of Israel.
The first act of David, upon
ascending to the throne of Jn-
dali, was to send thanks to the
men of Jabesh-gilead for their
kindness in burying King Saul.
This was an act of thoughtful-
ness and also one of tact, because
by this act, lie expressed his real
appreciation to them, but all so
hoped to gain their friendship
and allegiance to himmself. It
should he pointed out here, that,
although he had been persecuted
by Saul, David loved and highly
respected his king. This is evi
deuced by his beautiful
too far south for the capital
the reunited nation, David sc
fleeted a site more centrally loca-
ted, Jerusalem (or Jehus), and
proceeded to take it from the
hands of the occupants, although
it was strongly fortified. Having
captured it, he changed its name
to “city of David/’ to commem-
orate the importance of the con-
quest.
Wisely, David not only made
Jerusalem the seat of the gov-
ernment of Israel, but he also
made it the center of the relig-
ious life of the people. He had
the ark of the covenant brought
into the city and placed in a
tent set aside for it and made
definite plans for the building of
a temple. Because of a great sin
he committed, God would not
permit David to build the tem-
ple, but gave this privilege to
David’s son, Solomon.
David’s nam has been brought
down to us as the greatest king
that Israel ever had. It is appar-
ent that he never could have
brought this about but for the
fact that he had in heart faith
and hope and love toward God
and toward his fellow men. He
was a man of deep and genuine
piety. He was “a man after God’s
own heart.”
Competition in commerce, de-
ceit in councils, dishonor in na-
funeral tions, dishonesty in trusts, begin
ode to Saul and Jonathan. For-
getful of his .personal wrongs,
David eulogized the king and his
son in words of deepest sorrow
and affection.
However, the men of Jabesli,
together with all the other north-
ern tribes, united with Abner,
the captain of the northern army
and for seven and a half years
there was a dual kingdom in Is-
rael. Continual! feuds broke out
between the rival generals, Ab-
ner on the north and Joab on the
! south. David took no part in the
rebellion. He defended himself
| when attacked hut that was all.
i He was waiting on the Lord to
! act and relying upon God, he
became stronger all the while.
| Finally, representatives of the
northern tribes came to Hebron
1 and asked David to become king
' of all Israel. The reasons they
1 gave for desiring David as their
king are interesting. David was
gracious in his acceptance and
“made a league with them be-
fore the Lord.” As Hebron was
with “Who shall be greatest?1
Mary Baker Eddy.
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RENEW FOR THE MIRROR TODAY
SAM H. AMSLER, JR.
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Chamber of Commerce Building
McGREGOR, TEXAS
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