Falfurrias Facts (Falfurrias, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, February 26, 1926 Page: 1 of 8
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VOLUME XIX.
FALFURRIAS. BROOKS < OUNTY, TEXAS. FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26. 1926.
NUMBER 28. *
Cotton growers of the Fal-
1»arriaa trade territory are of-
»ured an extra inducement this
year to grow ‘More Cotton on
friiwer Acres.’
In addition to the Thousand
•tallars Prize offered by the
Dallas Morning News and Semi
Weekly Farm News the Fal-
farrius Chamber of Commerce
w offering Two Hundred Dol-
lars in cash prizes to be paid
to cotton growers in this sec-
tion.
The committee appointed
- wmo time back by the Cham-
ber of Commerce to work out
rules and regulations for the
. .>ntO't and to decide as to the
amount of prizes 1o be offered
have agreed to govern the lo-
al contest in accord with the
following rules:
First: All contestants must
.>nforms with the rules of the
Dallas Morning News ‘More
'otton on Fewer Acres’ con-
test.
Second: Cotton to compete
in the local contest of the Fal-
lurrias Chamber of Commerce
must be grown in the Falfur-
nus trade territory aqd be gin-
ned by a Falfurrias or Tre-
nton t gin-
Prizes
Five prizes are ofercd:
First: Grand Prize of One
Hundred Dollars to be paid to
the person who raises the larg-
est number of pounds of lint
cotton on five acres.
Second: Fifty Dollars in
rash to be paid to the person
who raises the second largest
number of pounds of lint cot-
ton on five acres.
Third : Thirty Dollars in cash
jo be paid to the person who
raises the third largest number
ot pounds of lint cotton on five
acres.
Fourth: Fifteen Dollars in
«ash to be paid to the person
who raises the cotton with the
best staple.
Fifth: Five Dollars in cash
1o bo paid to the p.erson who
gives the best information in
their crop report on how to
raise cotton in the Falfurrias
country.
(a) Only standard bred
seed arc to be planted.
MORE COWS, CHICKENS
AND FRUIT FOR THIS
COPITA PRAIRIE MAN
A Ratliff, of the Copifa
Neighborhood lias become a
convert to cows, chickens and
truit.
Mr. Ratliff was in town the
lirst part of the week and says
he has one cow that is making
him three pounds of butter a
day, just about $1.50 a day in
cash.
Last year Mr. Ratliff had
most of his land in cotton.
This year he plans on putting
in 10 acres of cotton; and
about 40 acres in feed crops.
He says his peach trees are
doing fine and that no man can
tell him one can not make a
success of peaches in this sec-
tion. He has added about 60
trees to his orchard this sea-
son.
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RIGHT OF WAY MAN
WINDING UP DELAYS
A. R. Mielly, with the right-
of-way department of the
Southern Pacifc was in Fal-
furrias settling some of the
hang-overs in regard to the
proposed right of way for the
extension of the road south.
Mr. Mielly stated that he
knew no more as to what de-
cision the I. C. C. would hand
down than the general public
but felt very hopeful that the
decision would be not only fa-
vorable but soon announced.
(b) Samples of cotton with
gin receipts must be given to
Cotton Contest committee of
the Falfurrias Chamber of
Comerce.
(c) Records must be kept
and made out on forms provid-
ed by the Dallas Morning
News.
(d) The five acres must be
measured by the Contest com-
mittee of the Falfurrias Cham-
ber of Commerce.
(e) All entrants must have
their names in before March
22. Leave your name and
place of residence at Facts of-
fice.
It is urged that as many cot-
ton growers as will semi at
once to the Morning News, Dal-
las, Texas, for the ‘More Cot-
ton on Fewer Acres” contest
ami their mt nos in the siate
contest a; well as it) the local
contest blanks also.
Until such blanks are receiv-
ed keep all information such
as time of plowing, discing,
planting, or any thing else that
is done on the five acres and
remember all the time the Five
Dollar prize offered by the Fal
furriaa Chamber of Commerce
for the best record kept.
It w’ill pay you to enter this
contest even if you do not win
a prize and there is not a man
or boy in Falfurrias Land who
does not have just as good a
chance to win the $1,100.00
in cash prizes as any other in
Texas.
Your local Chamber of Com-
merce wants, you to do so and
will do all ic can r* hc’p y<5u
take down some of the state
prizes.
Leave your name and place
of residence with Facts, send
for your blanks and get busy.
You will be well paid if you
do.
*************
San Antonio, Texas.
February 21, 1926.
Dear J. L. C.:
My copy of “Facts”
reached mo on time and
the first thing I noticed
was what an improve-
ment you had made in
the paper.
Now I don’t know
who your editor is,
whether ho is the same
man as heretofore or
not , but I do know this
last copy is one of the
best I have received
since the paper has been
coming to me.
Now I am an outsider
and don’t know beans
about the personnel of
“The Falfurrias Coun-
try,”—as your paper
calls it — but I thor-
oughly enjoyed read-
ing this last issue—
every line and article in
it.
I know it must be a
big job to get out such
a paper; but if you can
continue to put out such
a paper I am sure you
will have a splendid cir-
culation before many
moons have passed.
While I don’t know
much about you Falfur-
furrias people, the news
staff, the Chamber of
Commerce and what
not—I do. know the op-
erator of the Linotype
in Falfurrias and that I
wish you and your pa-
per the best of success.
Sincerely, Your old
Pal,
L. P. Schoultz.
jj
E TAKE pleasure in an-
nouncing to our many
friends and readers of
Facts that we will print
in our next issue, a special column
of interest to the good women of this
community and of the territory cov-
ered by our publication.
Professor R. D. Pike’s Dairy
articles have brought forth many
favorable comments from the men,
and we will now have something to
offer the women equally as inter-
esting.
Miss Bertha J. Morgan, Director
of Home Economics in the Falfur-
rias High School will write, each
week, on the problems of domes-
tic science; the interesting,
useful and professional art of cook-
ing and of home sowing. Miss
Morgan is a graduate the Texas
University and an instructor of sev-
eral years experience.
Efcutariis fhtu, Gin,
Publishers of “Facts”
WANT QUICKER
HIGHWAY ACTION
Chamber of Commerce Tenders its
Good Offices to County Offi-
cials to Help in Secu-
ring Early High
Way Work.
I
O' I DAY
Generally Brooks county’s
popular judge is one of the
.nost approachable men in the!
;tate; pleasant, affiable and* 1
ociable. But not $o this week, i
lie’s morose, despondent, fac-,
tious and bitterly resentful.
Many of his friends are won-1
dering and speculating as to
the cause for so sudden a
change.
Sunday Sheriff Ballard took
the unfortunate youth, Estum-
berto Ochoa, who was recently
adjudged insane and sent to
:he asylum, to San Antonio.
Judge Brooks having business
up that way offered to accom-
pany Sheriff Ballard and they
.wain made the trip to the Ala-
mo City and returned some-
vvliat fatigued Monday night.
Judge Brooks immediately
went to his rooms at the Palace
Hotel and soon was sleeping
that sound and dreamless sleep
vouchsafed the healthy with
clean, clear counscience.
During the night some de-
generate steadthily entered the
sleeping jurists room and rob-
bed the Judge of some of his
valuables.
Before retiring Judge Brooks
had placed his wallet contain-
ing several hills in his coat
pocket and hung the coat on a
hanger in the clothes closet.
H i s trousers containing
about thirty five cents in small
change and the Judge’s valua-
ble 21-jeweled, radium dialed,
mairnetic insulated, chronome-
ter tested, open faced Ingersol
watch, were carelessly thrown
across a chair.
On rising in the morning the
Judge noticed that his watch
chain, one of the S. E. Cone’s
ingrained, chrome leather mas-
ter pieces, cut and trimmed in
the craftsman’s highest art had
been broken and his trousers,
were lying on the floor. Ex-
citedly he grabbed for his
watch and found it gone.
A hurried scearch disclosed
that his coat, wallet and con-
tents had not been molested
but alas! the valuable watch,
the pride of all posessiorfs had
been stolen and all the joy of
life had fled. Brooks county
efficient and courteous execu-
(Contiqued to page 5)
Last Monday afternoon .Feb-
ruary 22, at the home of Mrs.
J. R. Scott, the Alpha Delphi-
an Chapter entertained with a
Colonial Tea the following
ladies: Mesdames Frank A.
Tompkins, Corpus Christi; Lu-
la Peck, Corpus Christi; J. R.
Cochran, Siriton; II. T. Elkins,
Sinton (foimally of Falfur-
rias), Miss Cathryn Redmond,
Corpus Christi; and the Fal-
furrias Reading Club.
A short progra mwas rend-
ered. Mrs Sanders being
master of ceremonies, gave the
welcome address in behalf of
the Delphian Chapter, and by
her many graces and charming
manner put every one at ease
and made them feel it was good
to be there; she also made it
known that we were not only
celebrating Washington's birth
day, but the Delphian Chap-
ter’s second birthday. We do
not mind telling how old we
are, because we are so young.
Mrs. Oberwotter responded
in behalf of the Reading Club
with some very fitting remarks.
Mrs. Hammit favored us
with a waltz in C sharp minor,
by Chopin, her ability as a
musician is so well known and
appreciated, that if, Mrs. Ham-
mit did it, it is enough said.
Mrs. Sanders introduced as
speaker, Mrs. Frank A. Thomp-
kins, who took as her theme,
“Club Activities.” This talk
. was so helpful and interesting;
! and the predominant note
running through it all was a
Clarion call to women for “Ser-
vice,” rather than a life of
frivolity.
Mrs. Thompkins is Presi-
dent of the Fifth District of
Texas Federation of Woman’s
Clubs, an dhas undcrVer sup-
ervision fifty two comties, 97
clubs comprising 12,7(12 mem-
bers, so you see the stope of
her work, and must sa.v*in jus-
tice t{j her, that she presses
rare capabilities and is inevery
way fitted for the responsible
position she holds.
The musical number given
by Miss Cathryn Redm
with Mrs. Hammit at the p
was a rare treat, as Miss
mond has a voice that wotld
(Continued to page 5)
Fire fighting equipment,
advertising methods, and quick
er action on highway construc-
tion occupied the center of the
stage at the semi-monthly meet
ing of the Falfurrias Chamber
of Commerce Monday night.
Vice-President Neil Rupp
held down the president’s
chair in the absence of T. R.
Bennett who did not arrive
until late in the evening. J.
R. Caldwell at the secretary’s
desk.
Several fire equipment sales-
men were present and it was
decided to give each represen-
tative time to present the mer-
its of his particular equipment.
It developed during the dis-
cussion that the necessary
chasis, chemical tanks, ladders,
hose baskets and reels will cost
any where from $1,200 to $2,
200 for the kind that is thought
best adapted for the needs of
Falfurrias.
Hose will cost from $1.25
to $1.50 per foot and to get a
reduction in key rate to about
seventy per cent it will be nec-
essary to purchase not less
than 1,000 feet.
No definite decision as to
what equipment should be
bought was reached the mat-
ter being passed to the com-
ittee having it in charge.
It was stated that time would
be given on equipment if Fal-
furrias was incorporated. Not
being incorporated it would be
necessary to pay all cash, or
have one or more financially
responsible men sign for the de
ferred pavements-
R. D. Pike reported the de-
cision of the committee on
‘More Cotton on Fewer Acres,’
contest stating that the com-
mittee had agreed on five priz-
es aggregation $200,
Harry Edwards stated that
the San Antonio Express had
agreed to run a feature story
descriptive of the paper cov-
ered water melon fields pro-
vided photographs of some of
the fields were furnished. A
committee composed of R. I).
Pike, C. Jungemann and Har-
ry Edwards was appointed to
secure photographs.
1 A. A. Cosby brought up the
HISE TO ENTERTAIN
“MESQUITE” UNION
WITH LAWN PARTY
Arrangements have been
complete and an invitation giv-
en through the Social Commit-
tee of the Baptist Young Peo-
ples Union, that Mr. W. J.
Hise would entertain the young
people with a lawn party at
his home on Friday night at
seven thirty o’clock .
The occasion will be an old
fashion “Over-all and Apron”
party and while all are invited
to attend it is urged that they
come attired in this style of
evening dress.
FALFURRIAS FOR HIM
II. C. Holbrook who has been
in San Antonio the past week
attending to business matters
and at the same time having
his eyes and teeth attended to
returned the first of the week.
Mr. Holbrook sayR San Anton-
io is a nice place but can’t com-
pare with Falfurrias as a place
in which to make ones home.
delay in letting the contract
for the construction of the
highway and suggested that
the Chamber of Commerce ten-
der its good office to the coun-
ty officials in any way the
Chamber of Commerce might
deem advisable anti he able to
help further the work and get
quicker action.
It developed in the discus-
sion thiit Kingsville, Riveria,
were working with Harlingen
and Brownsville to secure a
highway direct south from Ri-
veria. No objections to the
building of such a highway was
voiced by those present but the
sentiment was emphatic that
the building of such highway
should not he allowed to side
track the Falfurrias-Edinburg,
highway.
After discussion it was a-
greed that a committe consist-
ing of C. F. Wagenschien, J.
C. Thomas and C. F. Hopper
be appointed to consult with
county officials in regard to
this matter and proffer the aid
of the Chamber of Commerce
in any way that might get
quicker action-
Communication from the
San Antonio Light was read
stating that the Light was pre-
paring data and write-ups for
a special issue to include all
the Gulf area and offering to
donte as much free space dea-
ciptive of the resources of
the Falfurrias country as the
Chamber of Commerce would
contract to use in such edition
at the regular advertising rates
of $224 per page.
This matter wbh refered to
T. R. Bennett and J. C. Thomas
for action.
On motion the secretary was
instructed to advertise in Facts
in such a manner as he and H.
L. Edwards should agree upon.
CONCERT PARTY TO
BE IN FALFURRIAS
MONDAY, MARCH 1
The Bessie Lanchen Con-
cert Party will be the next at-
traction on the Lyceum Course.
This nember which promises
to be most excellent will be
Monday, March first, at 8 p.
m., in the local High School
auditorium.
Admission fifty and twenty-
five cents, for those not hold-
ing season tickets.
The Civic Club wishes to an-
nounce, that in place of the
Lyceum number which failed
to appear during the Christ-
mas holidays, the club will pre-
sent a home talent play.
The exact nature of this en-
tertainment has not been de-
cided, neither has the date.
Please watch Facts for fur-
ther announcements concern-
ing it.
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EXPECTS BIG CHANGES
R. E. McBryde of Premont,
was in the Hub of Falfurrias
Land Wednesday, enroute to
his ranch in the southwestern
portion of the county. Mr. Mc-
Byrde is one of the old timers
in this section and says that
things are sure changing. H«
looks for more rapid chant**
in the next few years than has
ever taken place in this coun-
try during past years.
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Edwards, Harry. Falfurrias Facts (Falfurrias, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, February 26, 1926, newspaper, February 26, 1926; Falfurrias, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth869612/m1/1/: accessed June 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .