The Electra Star (Electra, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 21, 1932 Page: 2 of 6
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The Electra Star
X. F. MADER and W. C. STEWART
Owners
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Printed Thursday of each week at
216 W. Cleveland Avenue, Electra
Texas
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our relations to the public.
To adher strictly to the truth in
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umns.
To keep our readers fully informed
on all matters of vital interest.
CHIEF TAYLOR’S
POSITION
can securities to something else
speculative or uncertain character, the
committee on Inter-American; Rela-
tions, composed o£ American business
men, points out that in hasty or-ili-
considered action “there is grave dan-
ger of Latin American bonds being
sacrificed with great and unnecessary
loss to holders.”
Very careful investigation is need-
ed of the many substitutions now be-
ing offered investors in exchange for
their exchange for their South Ameri-
can securities.....
In refering to the potential strength
of our own United States, a promin-
ent economist created the phrase,
“Don’t sell America short." His
statement might well be applied to
the countries south of us. Their
great natural resourses should cause
them to forge to the front in the next
generation as did ours after the Civil
War.
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of of town on business dr some * other
BALANCE THE
BUDGET
fabalous excuse. Thank goodness
there are a few wide-awake merchants
left > in Electra and^ who are always
willing to do anything to bring.people
into Electra.
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We always admire the boy who has
striven to get through high school the
best way posible. This is the type that
always succeeds and we take our hats
off to him. There is a certain hoy in
-the high school now who has gone all
the past four years, has been an out-
standing athlete, and yet at the same
time his family was on charity. It
sounds pathetic but only proves what
determination and grit will do. There
are a number of cases like this right
here in Electra, both boys and girls,
and as yet we have not known of a
single case where they have failed.
_ ... - United States until time for the World
Everybody is getting the fishiiT fe-,Fair.
ver now, even the local down town
»T»HE AVERAGE individual cannot
1 contemplate the feeling of uor
local chief of police last Thursday
when he was relieved of his gun and
kidnapped. Many people were prone
to abuse Mr. Taylor’s position before
investigating the facts.
The police in our city are for the
protection of the people and such an
incident, we assure you, was a blow
to the record of the chief. Mr. Tay-
lor is only human and is not to be
entized for not aking action against
the kidnappers.
Critics of our little city boasted that
an “up-to-date” policeman would have
caught the kidnappers. Mr. Taylor
was in such a position that if he were
to raise an outcry, his life and two
innocent citizens would have been in
jeopardy. Hasty action on the part
of officers now raises too much criti-
cism from the press, such as the in-
cident at Wichita Falls several months
ago and the slaying of an innocent
>oung man near Ardmore, Oklahoma,
last year.
The chief is only human and why
is it necestry for him to sacrifice his
life, when more efficient means can
accomplish his task? True, the vag-
rants have not been caught, but no
actual crime could be blamed on them
at the time of their questioning by
Mr. Taylor. If more people would
stand back of our local officers, ra-
ther than critizing them, we would
have a more and better police force.
Co-operation is essential, in maintain-
ing order in any city and Electra is
no exception. Support the police
force in their theories and put your-
self in their place when dealing with
criminals.
CREDIT WHERE CREDIT
IS GOOD
¥N SOMEWHAT the same manner in
1 which sulphur and molasses dosing
of our grandmother’s day got credit
for the health work done by dande-
lion greens, which usually made their
appearance on the family table at
about the same time, so an increased
consumption of milk, reported in a
number of localities, is regarded as a
sign of returning prosperity. While
this is probably true, to health offic-
ials, nutritionists and relief committee
workers, it has also indicated some-
thing else of importance. It confirms
a belief which has been steadily grow-
ing among these community leaders
for some time—that we are slowly but
surely learning that milk is the bigest
and best bargain offered in the food
markets today.
Milk is our most nearly complete
food, being rich in the proteins that
serve to rebuild worn-out body tissues.
Milk is our best source of calcium,
that most esential element of bone and
tooth structure, and other mineral
salts that average modern diets are
apt to slight. It boasts the vitamins
that mean health and growth nd is
rich in carbohydrates and fats that
furnish daily energy and reserve
strength.
Together with whole-grain cereals,
fresh fruits, green vegetables, eggs
and a portion of meat, a full quart of
milk each day for every child and a
pint for every adult will balance our
meals, protect us from many infections!
keep us well and working toward last
ing health, hapiness and prosperaity.
DON’T GET COLD
FEET
SPHERE IS IN the United States a
1 confused mental picture of Mexico
and the South American countries—
that part of the world technically
termed Latin America.
The average American has only a
faint conception of the magnitude, na-
tural resour, social development or the
culture of our sister republics to the
south of us.
Many of us bought bonds of those
countries and the securities of their
industries. Like many other invest-
ments, those have shown depreciation.
In commenting on the activities of a
number of organizations seekii g to
get ime.-tors to switch South Ameri-
ITH BUSINESS compelled to re-
duce both expenses and payrolls
and the family budget cut to the bone,
what has the govememnt done to re-
duce its cost to the American people,
and thus save them something on
heir tax bills?
“I realize the difficulties, but sure-
ly government, like individuals, should
face the realities. Government should
put its house in order and balance its
budget, instead of eternally looking
for new sources of revenue it should
make a determined try at spending
not more, not the same amount, but
less of the earnings and savings of
the American people.”—Governor Rit-
chie of Maryland.
SEZ’ YOU!
HERBERT “IKE” MOORE
consist of 62 pieces,' -the interiors of
the cabs axe complete" n every detail—
even the brakes operate*,.. The largest
engine" has 7,597 pieces, including the
base.- e t .t •
' The first model in the locomotive
series is the Sir Isaac Newton engine
in 1680. After this came methods of
every outstanding locomotive known to
railroading, until the total had reach-
ed nineteen.
The shaping of the pliers from one
piece of wood became a passion with
him and he now does this as a hobby.
It is said that he can shape a pair
of pliers from a piece of wood m less
than a minute.
According to Mr. Ford and Mr. War-
ther, who are in charge of the exhi-
bition, the exhibit is insured for 3250,-
000 and has been viewed by more than
7,000,000. They are now touring the
people are begining to show sins of
spring. A pool hall moved into a new
location; several business firms have
been repainting their exteriors; more
hoboes are drifting into ‘town; new
automobiles are being purchased and
Dink Robb has a new straw hat*
Dillard Hinson, candidate for Con-
gress from the 18th district, passed
through Electra Tuesday and as he
said, “purchased a new car two months
ago, and had driven 7500 miles, did
not have a bad cold or needed an op-
eration.” He further stated that when
the boys get together in July, that he
would be on the front firing ranks.
Well, alright, if you say so, then It
might be that way.
A statement was made by the Tyler
Courier-Times that John Garner, “the
man of the hour,” was not capable for
the presidency. We rather expected
something like this from the Times,
and not knocking their paper, they
fought like the devil at first in try-
ing to keep proration out of East
Texas and then turn right around and
beg for it! What we want to know
is, just what is their stand on national
and state questions ? According to our
information, they believe that Roose-
velt is the man for the job, but, here's
another angle to the argument—Gar-
ner has not yet started on his cam-
paign and believe you us, when he
does, they will know that he is out to
be elected and that’s that! Take it
or leave it, but we hope that you will
digest the facts that Garner IS going
to be the next president if he gets in
there and tells them where to head
in.
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W/. R. Skinner was elected president
of the Electra Chamber of Commerce
last Tuesday and we believe that no
other man is more ably qualified for
the position. Mr. Skinner is filling the
unexpired term of E. R. Brown, who
resigned two weeks ago. We first
knew Mr. Skinner when he was inter-
ested in a school teacher in Electra
and finally persuaded her to become
his wife. We later knew him at Hol-
liday, Texas, during the boom while
he was manager of the Marcus Bro-
thers Ice company. Mr. Skinner is a
member of the Rotary club, and sev-
eral other civic organizations and has
been an active member of the Chamber
of Commerce in Electra since he has
been in this city.
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“Here’s to man—he is like a kero-
sene lamp; he is not especially bright;
he is often turned down; he generally
smokes; and he frequently goes out
at night.”
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At the mercantile meeting last Tues-
day someone made the crack that the
trades days shoull he discontinued be-
cause it did not bring the merchants
the added business that was expected.
This was a statement that did not fit
the occasion, viz., the past trades days
have had all the “breaks” against
them. The last one was rained out
and the before that it was too cold.
Give us good weather like we had
last Saturday and it will be impossible
to stir the crowds with a stick. The
merchants absolutely have to co-oper-
ate and not only one or two can put
over the trades day. This has been
the trouble in the past, one merchant
especially, does a lot of talking and
when time comes for action he is out
The Shooting of “Bud
Ballew”
say
At Wichita Falls, Texas
(Author Unknown)
Synically smile the scoffers and
“The wild west days are over;
This movie stuff is merely gruff-
But down in Ardmore—
Bud Ballew was a fighting man,
Sudden and sure on the draw;
A dead hip shot who’d cast his
With the forces of the law.
Cut m thegrips of the gats he wore
Were notched the deaths he’d death;
The Southwest knew’ and feared Bud
And the six-guns at his belt.
His deputy’s star (’till he lost the job)
Plus the name of Bud Ballew,
Made the causual bluff most enough,
If not—he could see it through.
So never a hand was raised when Bud
Mixed brawls with law and order,
’Till one day he strayed away
Across the Texas border.
Down in a town called Wichita Falls
Excitement charged the air;
With the worst and best of the west
Drawn by the rodeo there.
Lids, wide-brimed on every dome,
“Chaps” topping high heeled boots
Jest on it’s lips, “com” on it’s hips—
The West on one of its toots.
Dowm the line in a gay cafe,
Swagered the bold Ballew;
“I’m here,” he said, to scatter lead,
I yearn for a scrap or two.”
Just a breath and the word went round
And the crowds began to thin;
But it checked it’s place as it saw the
face
Of a man who’d just strolled in.
Cooly across the room he moved;
His voice was quite drawl,
“You’re pinched Ballew, I though you
knew,
That stuff won’t go at all.”
Tiny he looked by the side of Bud,
Bulky and sinister there;
Apart a pace and face to face,
Each studied his man with care.
Well Ballew knew the man he faced,
The chief of Police—but “Hell?”
Them words, he said, sound strange
to me,
Like a flash his right hand fell.
Crash! roared a gun and roared again,
The voice of a forty-four;
The throng, amazed, eyes bulging
gazed,
As a man silpped to the floor.
Calmly the victor knelt beside
The one who’d defied the law;
“Ballew,” he said, but Bud was dead,
Beaten at last to the draw!
The engines have not been lubricat-
ed and have not shown the slightest
of wear. They are so much alike in
comparison with the real locomotive
that engineers and mechanics the
world over state that it is perfect to
the “nth” degree.
Warther had his exhibition on dis-
play at the Grand Central terminal in
New York for two years and five
months.
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Eighth Wonder of
World in Electra
Last Tuesday
What might he termed as the
“Eighth” wonder in the world visited
Electra this week. To the outsider it
was nothing more than a large truck,
but upon inquiry the owners informed
us that it was made entirely of steel.
Ernest Wrather, genius carver, and
mill worker, has made his hobby that
of carving pliers and locomotive mod-
els, into a fortune. He is American by
birth but comes of Swiss descent. He
at one time worked 10 and 12 hours a
day in the mill and then carved at
night as a hobby.
He has a series of locomotives dat-
ing from 1680 up to the present model
of the latest locomotive. The remark-
able feature of the models are that
there is not a piece of glue, nail or
anything to hold the parts in place.
With only a pocket knife he has carv-
ed everything from the wheels to the
fine bolts that keep the parts togeth-
er. He has used only Ivory, ebony,
black walnut, pearl and bone.
Some idea of the intricacy involved
in the work may secured from the bell
cerds on the models. These are not
bent, as Ivory cannot he bent, but are
cut to the curve. Even the strands
are cut into rope. The drivewheels
Announcement Pariv—.
The approaching marriage of Miss
Jimmie Hudson to Mr. Charles F.
Kolp of this city, was announced at
from four to six at the home of Mrs.
L. E. Sheldon.
The afternoon -was spent in a most
enjoyable way. The feature of the
evening was the arrival of a telegram
announcing the approaching marriage
of Miss Hudson to Mr. Kolp, signed
announcement cards bearing in one by
cupid. The favors consisted of a wed-
ding ring tied with pink and white
ribbon.
Embry Back from Border—
L. D. Embry has returned from a
trip to the border where the recent
excitement prevails in oil circles over
the discovery of oil in some of the
field may he.
Jefferson to be Remodeled--
Sam Summers, proprietor ofrtne
Jefferson Cafe has announced that ne
will close his place of business next
Sunday" night at 10 o’clock for a thor-
ough remodeling. Mr, Summers ex-
pects to install new fixtures through-
out and will completely overhaul all
the walls and flooring at an expen i-
ture of some $3,000.
Krohn Buys Litter— n
It was learned this week that P. y*
Krohn, well known land owner of this
vicinity had closed a deal.for the Pur"
chase of a litter of five pigs from Asa
Boaz, the consideration being 3100 for
the whole number._
LUCKY BOOTBLACK
Georgetown—Water main project
■fox this city-'Completed recently.
, .Fredericksburg, National Bank
ened for business recently.
AUTO-y&jfiPk
SECURITIES U'Jm.
Stephen Rumore
205 W. Cleveland Ave. Phone 490
1.0.0. F.
No. 883
Electra, Texas
Meets Every Thursday at 8 P. M.
INSURANCES BEAL ESTATE,
LOANS AND RENTALS
Dickey & McGairn
When Forbra won the Grand Na
tional Steeplechase In England, Stevt
Boursoukes, owner of a bootblack
stand in New York, held a sweep
stakes ticket on which he won $150,-
000. No wonder Steve was smiling
when the camera man arrived.
Conroe—Select Coffee Shoppe mov-
ed here from Goose Creek.
C. P. ENGELKING
LAWYER
Office First State Bask Bldg.
HeSftk is your moat valuable asset.
There’s Health
IN EVERY GLASS OF
Electrified Water
CALL698
FOB A BOTTLE OF
ELECTRIFIED WATER
Pj
YES SIR! THE AUCTION SALE IS OVER !- BUT
We still have too much Merchandise and New Shipments coming
in every day—
WE MUST REDUCE OUR STOCK
MANY ARTICLES PRICED AT GIVE AWAY PRICES —
Duco Enamels, Valspar Varnish
and Paints at
»/2
Price
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End Tables and Console Tables
priced cheaper than the mater-
ial cost, to say nothing of labor.
Straight line Inlaid Linoleum
formerly $2.50 per square yard
Now $1,25
WALL PAPER
on all goods on hand Jan. 1,1932
Price
Vi
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GAS RANGES
as low as $22.50
REFRIGERATORS
at amazing low prices
Felt Base Yard Goods
Priced as low as
4£C square yard
RUBBER HOSE
and
LAWN MOWERS
At Unheard of Prices
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Most all goods priced from 20 to 40 pen cent under the price of
January 1st of this year
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