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The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
LIKE VIEW.

We went to hear the radio concert at
the Valley Supply store last Wednes-
day night. Considering the weather
and snow, we thought it worth while.
A concert by the Southern California
glee club. including lectures on worth
while subjects, authentic news notes
from the Times; also parts of concerts
from Fort Worth and Davenport, I5wa
We are ready to face another snow
storm to hear it again.
We thought some of getting a tractor
and try to do little honest to good
ness work, but, upon inquiring into its
many virtues we found we can't put on
pillow or other implement and set the
thing to work but have to watch and
feed it as any other hired hand so we
have decided to get a radio because
they go on through storm or fair
weather.
Anna Ogle visited at the Houston
home Sunday.
The Ellermeyer family were enter
tanned at the Henry Hickey home Sun
day.
Quite number from our neighbor-
hood were present at the Woodman
dance in Cortez Friday night.
Mrs. Winborne didn't go home this
week end, the first time in five months,
which speaks well for Montezuma
weather.
Mrs. Irving spent Tuesday at the
Weedin home.
Berrys hadthe misfortune to lose a
yearling colt Sunday. No apparent
cause of death, just tired of life.
Another letter from Mrs. Calkins
with one of the Representative Com
mittee cards. He is on six committees
besides the one of which he is chairman.
Received too late for last week.
A telegram from Rev. Tudor reported
the safe arrival of himself and mother
at Topeka.
Geo. Taylor visited some of our sick
Sunday, including Myron Kruse and 7.
G. Wilkerson.
Mrs. c. w. Wilkerson entertained at
dinner Sunday Washie Folks and Mrs.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
THE SCRAMBLE FOR TAX.EX
EMPTTON

The agitation which is develop
ing all over the country to amend
our present laws SO as to prevent
the further issuance of tax-exempt
bonds is causing increased demand
for these issues.
Investors are swapping up all
that can be had in the hope of get
ting as much of their money as pos
sible into securities from which the
income derived is exempted from
taxation.
This merely emphasizes the evil
effect of having some $50, 900 ,ooo.-
900 Of this class of securities out
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
COMPILING HISTORY OF COUNTRY

The local Forest office, at the be-
hest OF the government, is busy in
part these days compiling data and
information for history of the
country embraced in the Montezu-
ma National Forest and adjacent
territory, remarks the Mancos
FINEST 1t further adds ::
Knowing that the first settlers of
this country are rapidly passing and
nearly all gone, it was realized that
if much of the early history of the
country is ever written the facts
must be gotten now. 1t is the plan
to cover the period from the earliest
settlement of the country to the
present times. To that end many
local oldtimers are being interview
ed and information sought from ev-
cry source available. In this task
the forest officers are welcoming the
cooperation oflocal people, especial
ly those who have much of the ear
ly history of the country in their
minds" Should any of The Star
readers have recollections of Incl
dents worthy Of being a part of the
history, or know Of people who do
know something about the early
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
Bible Thoughts for
the Week

Sunday.
GOD WILL GUIDE THEE.-Be
We not as the horse, or as the mule,
which have no understanding
whose mouth must be held with
bit and bride. l will instruct thee
and teach thee in the way which
thou shalt go.-Ps. 80 %, s.
Monday.
THE ROAD TO WANT.-He
that oppresseth the poor TO In
crease his riches, and he that CIV
eth to the rich, shall surely come
to want.-Prov. % :16.
Tuesday.
TH HEY SHALL NOT BE
WEARY.-They that wait upon the
Lord shall rerew their strength:
they shall mount up with wings as
eagles; they shall run, and not be
weary; and they shall walk, and
not faint.-1sa. I0:31.
Wednesday.
RETURN To THE LORD.-Let
the wicked forsake his way. and
the unrighteous man his thoughts:
and let him return unto the Lord,
and tie will have mercy upon him:
sad to our God. for He will abund-
antly pardon.-Isa. 55:7.
Thursday.
THE RIGHT ATTITUDE. %
come, let us worship and bow
down: let us kneel before the Lord
our Maker. For He is our God
and we are the people Of His pas
ture.-Ps. 80 &c, Z.
Friday.
LOVE NOT THE WORLD-Love
not the world. neither the things
that are in the world. If any man
love the world, the love of the Fa-
ther Is not in him.-I John 2:15.
Saturday.
MAKING HASTE TO BE RICH.
lie that by usury and unjust gain
increaseth his substance, he shall
gather it for him that will pity the
poor. A faithful man shall abound
In blessings; but he that maketh
haste TO be rich shall not be inno-
cent.-Prov. 2S:S. 20.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

standing which have absorbed mon
ey on the income from which taxes
would otherwise be paid.
1t is only question of time when
remedial legislation must be passed
for with tax-exempt issues increas-
ng at the present rate (some ST.
900, 900 900 for 1929 in 10 years
time our public debt would be in
creased in an amount equal to that
caused by the world war.
1t is change our laws or bank
rupt the taxpayer.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

times, make it known. There are
lots of "reminiscences of the early
period of old MonteZuma that would
make mighty interesting reading
these days.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
Members and Friends of the M. E

Church:
We are purchasing new piano for
the church. The contract is with the
Williams Piano and Organ Co., Chicago.
The instrument is to be perfectly salts
factory. We are to try it out for &c
days before any payment. Then make
as much cash payment as we can. The
balance will be made in three equal pay
ments, at per cent, of six months each.
The Epworth League will undertake to
care for the deferred payments. We
are anxious to make the cash payment
as large as we can without pressing any
one. ! now have $l25 in pledges. If
you are member or friend of the
church and will pay something on the
cash payment after the piano is tested,
please let me know the amount you will
give. We will appreciate help from
anybody, but do not desire to burden
any one who does not feel free to help,
The piano is 5000 instrument, but |
am personal friend of Mr.. H. B. Will
liams. the president of the company.
and have induced him to give US 5000. 90
discount and make the above terms for
the church. A 25-year guarantee is to
be put on the instrument. l thank all
who have and will assist the young peo-
pie in getting up the cash payment.
d. A. GREGG, Pastor.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

WHAT have you done during the
past year that has been a benefit to
this town? What are You willing to
do this year that will be of benefit
to the community in which you
live and prosper9 People who sit
still never see beyond their imme-
diate range OF vision.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
METHODIST

Lewis-Sunday School at 1890 a. m.
Dolores Sunday School at 1000 a. m.
Preaching at Lewis Sunday at ll:@
a. m. and Lebanon at 7:30 p. m. Sub
ject for both places THE Abiding
Christ" Text. Heb. 1876.
Union service at 7:30 at the Baptist
church.
All are cordially invited to these
services.
d. A. GREGG, Pastor.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
BAPTIST

Sunday school at 1000 a. m.
Preaching at 100 a. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 7:30 alternating between Baptist
and Methodist churches.
Union service in the evening at 1:A
G. l.. FLANDERS. Pastor
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

l wish to announce to the public that
l will organize class in piano instruc-
ton. To the old-timers l need no
introduction, but to the newcomers
l wish to state that l am thoroughly
competent to teach piano, having had
nineteen years experieue in Colorado
Springs. Special care given to
technique and expression.
MRS. MATTE BANTER
First door south of M. E. Church.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
CHURCH NOTICES
CATHOLIC

Services the first and third Sundays
of each month. Services begin at
1890 a. IN.
The public always welcome at all
services
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

And still, it isn't to be wondered at
that the fellow who is looking for easy
money turns out to be an easy mark.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

Order your favor or prizes for
Washington's Birthday or St. Patrick s
Day NOW. Lena E. Bear.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

Some people never get through
talking about the good deeds they
perform through mistake.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

We have never known a person yet
who was willing to admit the full
extent of his own knowledge. And
why should they? Nobody wants to
hold his limitations up to public view.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

Work is never so scarce but what .
hustler can find plenty to do.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

For transfer work see John r.
Becher, or phone 32-A. 44tf
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

If some people had to live by their
wits they would never be born.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

Still of Dolores, and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Baugh of Lake View.
Emmet Fitzwater and family were
entertained by the Hickman family in
Cortez Sunday.
j. 7. McDill attended a meeting Of
the stock holders of the Industrial
store at Dolores Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving and the Olson
family and Mr.. Thorpe visited the Kruse
home Sunday evening and helped Myron
pass away some of the weary hours.
He is quite lot better but his face is
badly swollen yet.
A rank heather is a person who
thinks the book of Numbers is the
telephone directory.
Small SOM say, Daddy, when
people go to heaven do they become
angels right away, or have they to pass
a lot of stupid examinations first?- The
Passing Show Uondon).
There's the lightweight champion
of our village" remarked the talkatiye
native to newcomer.
''Pugilist, eh?"
"Nope-the village butcher. The
American Legion Weekly.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

A rank heather is a person who
thinks the book of Numbers is the
telephone directory.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

FOR SALE, Cheap-One oak china y
cabinet and one dresser. Inquire o.
Geo. D. Taylor. 4Otl
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
FOR SALE

16O-ACRE REIMBURSEMENT, near DOVE
Creek, 25 acres plowed, house, corrsl; OK
wood. water, mile wire, posts ~
acres good plow land. See :: j.; ~
Brumley, Cortez. Nu
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

Entered at the poetofiice in Dolores, Colorado
for transmission through the mails. as second
class mail matter.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

FOR Second hand Ford touring
car in good shape. Price $125.W. ~
80 If RUST LUMBER & NERO. w.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
Friday, February ?, 1923

ADVERTISING RATES
Is cents, per single column inch, per month
Insertions of one week only, 25 cents per inch.
Locals 10 cents per line each is.ue
Display ads. changed every two weeks without
extra charge; weekly changes 5 cents per inch
additional.
Copy for change of ads should be supplied
not later than TUESDAY noon to insure
appearance.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Card of thanks IS cents resolutions of condo
iencc 10 cents per line. six words to the line.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

FOR SALES Secondhand Ford tourihs
car in good shape. Price $l26.U. ~
80 If RUST LUMBER & NERO. W.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

FOR SALE Fine 800 acre ranen
near Dolores and Cahone, Coloraoo'
Price low. Address, -.
VIM. E. OGLE, Vevay, indiana.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

FOR SALE Extracted honey, any
amount. G. d. TAYLok.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

FOR SALE Shelled corn. G. "
Taylor, Dolores Colo.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

LOST Between Dolores and Lebanon
Monday evening, a demountable rim,
tube and casing, all combined. findef
please notify Rev. d. A. Gregg.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

d. A. GREGG, Pastor.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
Want Ads.

WANTED : Veal, Eggs. hides and
pelts. G. d. TAYLOR.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-27
Trained Worms Take
Place Of Buckshot
In Making Antiques


PARIS. Jan. 27.-Trained worms
instead Of huckshot are now beirs
used bs certain manufacturers ~
antique furniture in Crder to ave II
the venerable aspect brought ~
age and decay in the real old pro-
duet.
The new departure in this indus
try is que tc the ingenuity Of n gar
dener living near Dijon. Noting that
cert3in wood worms which had been
killing his trees reproduced with ra-
pidity. he has gone into the nn>i-
neS- Of selling them Ia antique
dealers Before delivery he trains
the worms ia the work required. =.
that the furniture maker has onI,
10 turn Them lcose in room empty
save for the new furniture and the
hungry worms proceed To bore holes
in the surface Of the wood. When
the furniture has the number of
holes thought necessary. the worms
are roaNed out uf the holes aud
turned loose ON more new furni.
tuTc.
This hc,ed appearance wag former
~ obtained hs firing bnck>hot into
the furniture and then gouging out
the shnt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-27
COUNTY SCHOOL
MEET TOBE HELD
HERE MAR. 303l
Board of Directors Inter-
scholastic League Arrange
for Annual County Event
at San Benito Meeting

"A meeting Of the board of direct
ors Of the interSehoiastic League Of
Cameron county was held last night
IN the San Benito hotel. all MEM
bers Of tha board being present. A
number of matters being considered,
among them the fixing Of the exact
date and time for the lnterscholastic
meet in this county.
Brownsville was chosen rs the place
for the county meet. which vii be Il
to-dy session, March 80 and 81. It
was decided that the athletic event.
would take place on the afternoon
Of the first day. Friday, while the
literary events will begin on Satur-
day at 10 a. m. and continue until
concluded Saturday night.
Ii was agreed at the meeting that
each school should endeavor to bring
with them to the county meet a.
many as five on six citizens To fur
nish material from which 10 select
Judges totally disinterested in the
events tC be judged. Commercial
cubs, Rotary clubs and business
III hi~ VIII bt - tti~u ~ GUIfft-
PIRATE awards 70 successful contest
ants IN all literary events and III some
of the athletic events. The prinei-
pies Of schools III Cameron county
are requested to furnish Miss Alma
Prentice, director general. a. soon a.
possible, the approximate number OF
entries they will have for each event.
This is essential and must be attend
ed 20 early enough for another meet
ing Of the directors with the data
al hand TO compete and print pro-
grams.
Those present at the meeting
were: Miss Alma Prentice OF San
Benito. director general; L. 4. smith
of Brownsville, director Of Valley
athlstics; Miss Ouida Shook OF San
Benita, director Of cssays; Mrs. T..
A. Christian Of La Feria. director of
debate; Superintendent Paul II. &.
Phipps OF Harlingen. director Of de-
clamation; superintendent r. A.
Wooldrige< of Rio Hondo, director Of
spelling.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-27
ARROYO BRIDGE !.
CONTRACT TO Be
LET WEDNESDAY,

No action was taken toward awarding
the contract for the construction Of a
low water bridge over the Arroyo nj
Rio Hondo BY the commissioners court
Saturday afternoon a. only three com
missioners' were present and the judge
expressed the opinion that il would be
better for full commission 20 be pres
en'. as the bids were close.
Four bids were turned in They are:
Dodds and Wedegartner Of San Benz
TO. s3359.00: Austin Brothers Bridge
GO. az Dallas. ss5H0.n0: Driver and
Downs Of Los Fresnos. s3225.25; and
Fitzgerald and Hester. S34Ss-s4.
The commissioners court will convene
again Wednesday. January 30. nc I
o'clock and let the contract for the con-
struction Of this bridge. The structure
i ~ Ne built by driving pilinr into the
Arroyo Colorado and constructing it-
foot. ore-way bridge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-27

AUSTIN. Texas. Jan. 27.-Estab-
lishment Of an institution which will
in time rival or outclass such institu-
items at the Boston College of Tech
aslogy and the Geore:S College Of
Technology, is the aim of the mea-
sure which has been introduced in
the legislature by Representative
Lewis +. Carpenter, Of Dallas. ac-
cording to a statement today by the
Dallas representative.
The Texas school, under Carpen-
ter's proposal. would be known as the
Texas College Of Technology and
Textile Engineering. and would be de-
voted particularly to the education
of students along the lines of manu-
featuring cotton. wool, leather and
other raw materials produced in Tex
as. The location Of the school would
be determined by board Of five. in
cluding the Governor and attorney
general. An appropriation Of $780,
900 for construction of the college
also is provided for.
Much has been said recently of
the need for cotton wool and other
factories in Texas" Representative
Carpenter said. This proposal u an
attempt to prepare men for carry
ing on such work. 1t il q prelimin-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-27
WORK ON STORM
SEWER STARTED
AT HARLINCEN

1INRiTNGEN. Texas. Jan. 27.-Thc
= VI Hnvis CONSTRUCTION Cnmnany. ~
Brownsville. has commenced work on the
coH~frurtinn nf the storm sewer being
installed IN the City of IEaringen.
nisls were called for the construction
~ this sewer ~ the same time the con
traei wa~ let for The construction Of the
sanitary sewer system. With The rom-
pleiinn 81 this storm sewer IIarlingen
viii have amnif drainage ~ afford inn
mediate relief from any heavy rainfall
The work j. progressing rapidly on
the main lines NJ the sanitary sewer syx-
tenn being constructed hv the kroeger-
HaynqF Construction Go.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-27
CHANGE Minimum OF
SALES OF NITRATE
FROM ARMY STOCKS

WASHINGTON. ID. G. Jan. 27-S Sec
retary Weeks announced today that he
has authorized the mod ification Of the
regulations under which the $4,000 tons
Of ammunition nitrates. stored at Old
Hickory. Tenn. army base. will be sold
at public auction on February 20
The safe OF quantities in carIots j.
authorized by the secretary. in response
to the requests from more than forty
members Of co yress. including tn,
Texas delegation. The congressman said
that the farmers IN their respective
communities were extremely anxious TO
purchase nitrn'cs for fertilizer com
pounds. hut that the regulations fixing
the minimum purchase at five carloads
prevented many communities from tax
ing advantage Of the army sales. One
carload. II II said. could be readily util.
lied by many communities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-27
HAYNESCALLS
FOR ACTION in
Law VIOLATION

AUSTIN. Texas. Jan. Federal
Prchibi;ioner Commissioner Haynes call
"a upon officials and citizens of the
state az Texas 70 continue their efforts
against law vioiators. particularly pro
hibitior violators in an address deiiv-
cred here today. He said tha; the great
danger confronting the nation IN the
possibility Of closing the national Wis
ion 20 the Sanctity and majesty Of the
law
commissioner Haynes came here at
the invitation of state officials with a
view Of working out plars for greater
cooperation between the = ate AID fIN
eral enforcement agencies. Twenty five
enforcement agents on the Texas staff
are here for the conference.
Commissioners Haynes j. scheduled to
leave tonight for New Orleans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-27
Big Educational Institution
Proposed by Texas Legislator

airy step in obtaining such factories
for the state. The field which would
be covered by such college is the
only educational field in Texas which
is not cared for.
mo such school exists OF any note
west of the Mississippi and the Tex
as school could easily step into the
lead If given sufficient support"
Carpenter said he would not op-
pose establishment Of the college in
West Texas, as has been advocated
by some in pace Of establishing
West Texas State College. 1t il un-
derstood that plans are being per-
fected now for introduction of a
measure which would combine. the
two institutions. Governor Neff has
voiced his approval Of the school OF
technology plan. it was stated.
II have heard no opposition to the
proposed school," Carpenter stat
ed. "The plan Is in accord with the
Governors recommendation for the
establishment Of factories in Texas
in order that Texas products may be
manufactured in Texas for Texas
use. have no objection 10 placing
the college in West Texas. Estab-
lishment OF such school would BE-
one Of the most forward steps the
state cou a take.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-27
SWEDEN TO RUN AIR
SERVICE TO HAMBURG

STOCKHOLM Ian. .7.--Swedcn will
be tweuty-four hours nearer the CON
tinent when a new aerial company gets
It's four machines in operation in tho
near future. Stockholm. Gothenburg and
Miimo will be linked with Hamburg.
and then, still aeriaIly. with Berlin.
Paris and London.
Letters from England will reach Lon
don In less than "a hours. The daily
trips from Nilmo 20 Hamburg, 200
miles. will be- made in less than two
hours. The passenger tariff viii. be
$li.00.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-27
FINAL VOTE ON CITRUS
EXPERIMENT STATION
IN The HOUSE MONDAY

House Bill No providing experiment for the Low
Valley $5O000,
passed the house without and
bill viii be final Monday. according to
Eidaigo 10
vorsll by both the house
opposing practically
il
that he bill viii be defeated.
Two hundred copies Of The Citrus Tree. the throor supple!
issued hicntys kcnthy
the members Of boh
o
had idea the in
valuable in Of
aent station Quantities Of Valley fruit
tc he capitol for distribution.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-27
eighteen PARTIES
AT TOURIST PARK

Eighteen tourist parties are today
avaiIing themselves Of the facilities W
the brownsville Tourist Park Very
few ~ the tourists who were here yes
terday have left. New arrivals at the
park are Dr. ID. A. Watson and wife Of
I.ampassas. Texas. CarlRothfuss of Med
ford Okla. MIR. Richardson and wife Of
Frederick. Okla. Chas. buchanan ot
Mount Carmel. H.. Mrs. ]. +. Harring-
ton ~ West Salem. ILL.,. Miss Belle Bu-
hanan of West Salem. Ill.,. X. A. Bu-
chanan of Evansville. Ind. and y. IT.
Crowson and lee Jones of Houston.
Texas !.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-27
IMPORTANCE OF
LETTUCE CROP In
TEXAS INCREASING

AUSTIN Texas. Ian. II Texas has
come ~ the front as an important let
incr shipper according ~ y. Aust en
Hunter. director ~ the Texas Radio
Market News Service IF the state de-
parrmcni of>narkrf~. There has been
an average movement ~ six ears day
from Texas during ihr past season. most
of the shipments geine ~ freight ar-
corlin@ io Hunter. Laredo has been the
point NJ origin ~ most wv ihr lcttncr
crop. Il is stated. The Texas lettuce
acreage This year IN placed around Dal
arres compared with loo acres hast
year.
'she national lettuce movement ~ to-
failing around 100 ears daily the bulk
Of which n furnished frpr the Tprrial
valley "a California. Arizona. Southern
California Texas and Florida.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-27
WORK STARTED ON
PAVED HIGHWAY IN
HIDALC0 THURSDAY

McAIIE\ Texas. Jan. 27-Aefual
construction werk hegan Thursday on a
portion If lIidalgo's new paved highway /:
when Tom Hester aud Sam BERNARD.
contractors. # Donna. who have the cont
tract for grading from Donna ~ Val
Verde. started their crew To moving the
dirt on that section ~ the road.
J.. q. s;annaWay. has the contract for
grading from Ednhnrg four miles south
toward rharr. and has teams and scrap
crs M work.
w. X. Lubbock. who has similar con
tract beginning M I'harr aud extending
north. meeting the Gannaway division
started work to-day.
In j. reported hv Marshall White.
that the first syDhon on the road from,
Edinburg South Is now ABOUT completed.