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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
Leads Force Of Richey,
Casey & Grasg, Gets
Suit of Clothes.

Fourteen sales in two months is the
mark hung up by George F. Harris Of
the sales force Of Richey, Casey and
Grasg, leading San Antonio realty
firm.
As q reward for winning the recent
sales contest he received a suit Of
clothes.
Mr.. Harris speeializes in residence
property and the majority Of the four.
teen sales were Of homes. The con.
test in which the entire sales force Of
Richey, Casey and Grsgg participated
covered period Of two months.
E. A. Harris, another Richey, Casey
and Grags salesman, who is prominent
in local realty circles, sold property
involving the greatest total considera
ton. The test in this event was the
greatest number Of sales. E. A. Hsr
ris was second in number Of sales.
The next contest will continue fol
three months and the prize will b.
awarded to the salesman who sells thu
greatest amount Of property regardless
Of number Of Gales.
George F. Harris Joined Richey
Casey and Gragg two years ago, nav
ing formerly been a resident Of Fort
Worth. Mr.. Gragg and Mr.. Harri:
were cowpunchers together 20 yearl
ago in Northwest Texas.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
BUILDING GAINS
81 PER CENT
IN YEAR
II Leading Cities Of South
Report $56,162,019
in Structures.

The South's spectacular building ac-
tivities continue undated with the
approach of the winter months. The
r. leading cities OF the Southern states
reported $56, 1852, 019 in building per-
mits in October as compared with
$50, 701 ,451, a gain of SO per cent, ac-
cording to the national monthly
building survey of 8. W. Stratus and
Co.. made public yesterday. The same
cities reported $53,S07, 146 of permits
issued in September, gain Of 4 per
cent.
While Florida displayed the most
phenomenal gains, the Straus figures
revealed tremendous building opera
tons in progress throughout the en-
tire South. Among the cities outside
of Florida gaining special note In the
survey were Houston, DALLAS, San
Antonio, Fort Worth and Austin,
Texas; Louisville, KY; Memphis,
Tenn; Birmingham, Ala; Charlotte.
n. c.; New Orleans, La, and Greens.
boro, N. G. .
Miami reported more than so, OO0,-
600 worth OF new construction for De-
tober, a gain of 900 per cent. In
Houston permits in excess of $780,
600 were issued, a gain over October
1924, of 416 per cent.
The rs leading cities Of the South
in point Of permits issued in October
reported slightly less than $50. 200. 900
worth of new work compared with
about 800 900 last October.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
CITY THRIVING
AS GARDEN
LAND b00MS
Farmers and Business Men
Among Crystal City
Homeseekers.
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an iron clad building with stuccc
front.
In the north extension Of the bust
ness section the Wallis Lumber Com.
pany has in the process Of erection q
building 125x150 feet in which Is To-
Gated a lumber yard and as soon as
the building is completed the same
company will put in an up-to-date
stock of hardware.
LARGE LUMBER STOCKS.
The Wallace Lumber Company Is
large concern. having yards in sew
eral East Texas towns and the own
ers were attracted to Crystal City by
the immense amount of new develop
ment now going on. With two first
class lumber yards Crystal City is
well equipped to take. care of the
building campaign.
w. j. Conley, who recently moved
here from Hondo. has erected a resi-
dence and is now building a business
house in which he will conduct a
photographers studio. The Mayhem
Lumber Company has erected a larger
office building and has built a large
addition to their warehouse in which
machinery, ETC., is stored. This com.
pany is contemplating 9th improve
mcnts soon.
My Dearest;
An adobe house recently was erect
ed by Moore and Davidson and is
now occupied by a meat market.
MANY NEW HOMES
The G and s Filling station has
been taken over by Eagle Pass parties
who have made considerable improve
ments and the name has been changed
to the Yellow Ball Filling Station.
The store Of Monkhouse and Son
has been remodelled and a new front
installed. Pegues Mercantile company
is erecting large ware house ad-
joining their store. Work is going OH
rapidly on the new addition to the
school building. The work of re-
modelling the old building has been
completed In the residence portions
Of the town there Is also much acti-
witty. W. T. Cook has Just completed
one OF the prettiest cottages in the
Wintergarden district. l.. L. Irwin
also has completed q pretty home, in
the North part Of town and l.. W.
Welch of East Texas is building a
substantial residence in the North
cast part of town. Roger Morris and
family are occupying n new homo in
the West part Of town and o. X.
Tavener has just completed a new
residence.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29

ALAMO SH e L T METAL
WORKS
CORPUS CORNICE WORKS
CAMPBELL L. GREEN
UNION 5 II 4 Z T METAL
WORKS
JOE DEAN SHEET METAL
WORKS
DIMMITT SHEET METAL
WORKS
SAN ANTONIO SH E E 7
METAL WORKS
MAX GoOT SHEET METAL
WORKS
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
|LUL|NG IS PROMISED
NEW WATER SUPPLY

LULING, Tex, Nov. %. - A. r.
Sawyer of Cucro, district manager for
the Texas Central Power Company.
who purchased the Luling water and
light companies on September I. in a
meeting with a committee from the
Luling Lions Club, promised that his
company would take steps in the very
near future TO give Luling a bounti-
full supply OF pure water either
through the medium Of a filtration
plant or the drilling Of deep wells to
obtain q new water supply altogether.
At present the water is pumped from
the San Marcos River and following
heavy rains is very muddy for days
at a time.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29

pentry cost which goes into sun par
lors, sleeping porches, hardwood floors
and into built-in pantries, buffets, etc.,
and 30 per cent is a conservative fig
ure.
"And yet who wants 4 house with
out an up-to-date bathroom, built-in
laundry tubs and perhaps a lavatory
or two,-comforts our parents may
not have known in their YOUTH asks
Mrs. Landon. Electric lighting is
such a convenience, so clean, effective
and safe, that we almost forget that
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
San Antonio Sheet Metal
Contractors Association

HERNDON SHEET METAL
WORKS
EAGLE SH Z T METAL
WORKS
PARKER ROOFING CO.
FAY SMITH SHEET METAL
WORKS
II. sPALTENsTEIN SHEET
METAL WORKS
WALSH SHEET METAL
WORKS
WHITE &c co.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
RARL|NGEN BUILDS
NEW TOURIST CAMPS

Two model tourist camps are un.
der construction at Hsrlingen, Tex.
One is being built by j. II. and d. G.
Beck and will have a number Of cot
tsges furnished complete. These cot.
tages will have city water, electric
lights, and sewerage. The second tour
list camp which is Just south Of tbs
Arroyo is being erected by Brown
White and associates. This will also
be modern tourist camp and amuse
ment center
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
BUY NECESSITIES.

Although today's home builder will
not wish to eliminate or overlook any
Of these modern conveniences" which
mean 50 much for the health and we'll
being Of his family, he must remem-
Der that il is they, making up nearly
one-tbird Of the cost Of his home,
which largely account for the differ
ence between that cost now and what
it was some years ago. The lumber
built house costs more than it did,
the brick house costs more. the stucco
house costs more. partly because
building materials are somewhat more
expensive, because labor costs all
along the line are heavier. and par
ticularly because the house itself is
incomparably more convenient. com
Portable and wholesome than it was
q generation ago.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
GREATER EFFICIENCY.

Undoubtedly. the greatest hope Tor
lowering building costs is to be based
upon the efforts now being made 10
increase the efficiency Of manage
ment in the industry. TO improve the
work or layout and design on the
part of architects, to secure a better
organization Of work upon the job. TO
eliminate the seasonal ups and downs
in the industry, and By foresighted
planning; TO achieve a greater regu-
larizstion Of the industry throughout q
period Of years.
"Of course, the greater use Of ma
chinery and other labor-saving appli.
ances in the industry and increased
efficiency on the part Of the work
ers would also have tendency TO re
duce COSTS
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
CONSTRUCTION PRICES
STABLE OVER COUNTRY
iContinued from Preceding Pagcl

june. 1913, shows that building oper
atoms have been but slightly above
normal requirements and a consider
able part Of the shortage created by
the war is yet to be supplied. This
is especially apparent in the smaller
cities. Of from 25.000 to 100000 pop
ulation, where there is a deficiency in
residential types OF buildings,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1925-10-22
EDITOR GIVES HIGH
PRAISE TO MOULTON
w. w. Robertson Says He Ought to
be in Congress - Primary
Is All Wrong

Mark M. Moulton of Kennewick, a
member Of the legislature from his
county, dropped in on Yakima for
few hours yesterday. He is one Of
the finest, cleanest, ablest young fell
lows in this part Of the state. He
ought to be in congress as the rep
resentative of his district instead of
the old peter who has the job. We
have not much doubt that if the
people of the district knew him they
would draft him and use him. We
never yet heard Of anybody who
thought that "Doc" Summers was
of any account to the district, and
the only reason he continues to be
returned is that nobody cares to go
against him. Moulton is one Of
those who do not care. The reason
he does not care he frankly states.
He cannot afford to spend the money
that he would have to spend in or
der to get on the ticket. The direct
primary is rich mans game, or
that of a cheap demagogue who will
let somebody else pay his way. Moul-
ton can't sit in it, and his district
for that reason can't have his SER
vices.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1925-10-22
The Child's First School is the Family Froebe

Joyce Elliott has been quite sick
but is better, altho not able to go
she attended the branch meeting OF
the society.
to school.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Cresswell
moved back to the their former home
in Section z last Saturday.
J. S. Motter of Walla Walla, form
erly of East Kennewick has taken
the agency for the Fuller brushes and
is canvassing this territory this week
F. E. Taylor has dolled up his
house with a coat of paint.
Mrs. NJ. Schuster who has been
ill for some time is reported as i'm
proving.
The Progressive Woman's club
which was to have met Friday, Oc-
tober %, has been postponed until
October 80. Each one to be prepared
with a Halloween stunt at the home
of Mrs. James Johnston.
A number of stray horses are in
creasing daily. 1t seems that some
thing could be done to enforce our
herd law. Besides being public null
sance, it is inhuman to use horses
thru the season and then turn them
out to rustic for themselves until they
are needed again.
A joint initiation Of Finley, Locust
Grove, Vale and Valley Oranges was
put on Friday evening at Valley club
house. The Finley degree team put
on the work of the first and second
degrees about 20 being initiated. A
short program was rendered and re-
freshments served by Valley grange.
The other three oranges are invited
to the Finley grange next Friday eve
ming when the third and fourth de-
grees will be put on.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1925-10-22
SPENDING MON
Ely AT HOME
Home Communities can ONLY
Prosper Thru Business
Done in the Town

As stated in the Courier Reporter
last week we intend to continue the
discussion of the necessity of 10y
atty to the home town and commun-
ity in the matter of doing business.
There is only one reason why towns
grow and become prosperous and that
is because of those who are loyal to
their home institutions and industries
and do business in their community.
There is absolutely no valid argu-
ment for sending your money away
from your home community. It is
only by the merest accidental chance
that one can hope to secure even a
slight temporary advantage, and this
is more than offset by the fact that
the money has left the community
never to return to the channels of
trade in your locality. Of course
single small item sent away would
not make much difference but when
people send away so that it mounts
into sums of thousands Of dollars in
the aggregate, then it becomes a very
serious matter for the community.
If everybody, for instance in Ken
newick, would make it a practice to
send away for their merchandise, etc.,
business enterprises of Kennewicld
would vanish, for they could not live
without patronage. It is only due to
the fact that all do not send away
their money that the community is
able to survive and those who do bus
mess in their home town are the ones
who should have credit for the schools
churches, and public conveniences
that are only possible thru the public
enterprise and business of your home
town.
Of course there are sometimes in
equalities that arise to discourage
home trade. There may happen to be
short-sighted business man in the
community who does not fully appre-
ciate his opportunity for service to
the people of his community. But it is
sure thing that he will sooner or
later be eliminated, for business to-
day, especially in the smaller cities
and towns, is based on service.
The value of the business done in
the town is definitely reflected in real
estate values turnout the entire coun-
ty and neighboring territory, and
thus brings the question of the inn
portance of home trade directly to the
door Of the farmers as well as every
body else, for it determines the value
of his farm. There is also the social
side, churches, schools, etc., as well
as many other things of public ma
ture to be enjoyed by the general
public.
These benefits are the direct result
of cooperation. On another page ap-
pears advertisements of the business
men Of Kennewick who have selected
the Courier Reporter to carry their
message of service in this home trade
campaign to our people. The Courier
Reporter will conclude this subject
in future articles.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1925-10-22
WHO WAS STUBBORN

81 hope you won't have trouble
with Meredith" said Mrs. Clark to
her sons new teacher, and added in
voice only a little lower, He is a
most stubborn child He just won't
give in, no matter how long | keep
at him."
"He looks like fine boy replied
Miss Bush, hoping Meredith had not
heard his mother as he took his place
in the schoolroom.
Some time afterwards they had an
other little talk-the mother anxious
to know how Miss Bush regarded the
stubborn streak in her son.
perhaps he is bit stubborn" she
agreed, "but what see is the beauti-
full quality of perseverance. Why,
Meredith wouldn't think of giving up
an unsolved problem, and you should
just hear his points in our Friday
Debates and Miss Bush'c eyes fair
ly sparkled.
"But he gets so angry when con-
tradict him." continued his mother,
"and you know how liable child is
to be wrong"
perhaps he is often wrong, but
many times one can agree with part
Of what he says, and that leads the
way to suggesting different way Of
thinking along the main line. When
he sees truth clearly he is very
ready to admit it. I suppose none of
us like to have our opinions put aside
81 h4l
OF course Mrs. Clark was glad that
Meredith was doing so well, but it
hurt her to feel that she had been
wanting in tact in his management.
However, she was too intelligent and
honest not to recognize the super
iority Of Miss Bush's method. 81 be-
lieve you think that he will outgrow
this fault, she persisted.
81 wonder if it is really a fault in
Meredith's case. It seems to me that
the boy has strong character. His
Judgment will improve, of course, and
he will do the right thing oftener as
he sees the right"
ssThank you, Miss Bush," said the
mother, quietly. 'You're right, and it
will do me good to admit that l be-
lieve have often been the stubborn
one. I'll try not to antagonize Mere
dith after this"
"Antagonize!" that is the keynote
to many a childish rebellion. Mothers
seem to forget that children are peo-
pie and they are not careful to use
the same methods with them that
they do with others. A woman who
treats her guests with the most care
full consideration, avoiding all topics
that might prove disagreebale, will
irritate her own child to the point of
desperation.
Then, too, children react so readily
to the mood of another. A mother
often doesn't realize that because she
is overworked or not feeling well, she
herself is in an irritable state of
mind. Even a sweet tempered child
may be thrwon into very stubborn
frame of mind if he is attacked in a
fault finding spirit. If instead of
blaming the child the mother would
prescribe nap for herself, an hour
with good book, or walk, such
diversion might enable her to ra-
date an atmosphere of understand
ing and love that would bring out
only the best responses in the child.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1925-10-22
QUITS ADVERTISING
QUITS

Withdrawal of all advertis
ing from Champaign, Ill, News
Gazette is blamed as the chief
cause of the failure of MUIR
dock Brothers, for Is years
leading ladies ready-to-wear
store in the Illinois city, says
the Inland Press Bulletin.
This blame is assumed by E.
L. Murdoch in signed letter
published in the News Gazette
following the voluntary closing
Of the concern.
His letter touching upon his
inability to hold the trade with
out using newspaper space, fol-
lows:
"a contributing cause, and
probably the greatest, is the
fact that for years our firm,
because we thot the rate too
high, withheld all advertising
in the News-Gazette. For two
years we were out Of the paper.
We were without proper means
Of getting messages about our
store into the homes of our
friends and buyers. The result
was they soon forgot US. We
tried other forms of advertis-
ing but found none effective.
"After two years we saw the
error of staying out Of the
News-Gazette. Arrangements
were again made with the pa
per to carry our space into the
community. The business be-
gan to thrive, but it was too
late. The fault was ours. For
too long time we had failed
to remind them about the mer-
chandise and values in our
store"
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:. FRIDAY and SATURDAY-Anita
Stewart in "Barbee, Son Of Kazan.'
an Oliver Curwood story, made in
the snow country, full of action and
suspense.
* TX X
SUNDAY-Harry Carey in "Roar-
ing Rails" A thrilling railroad story,
full of heart interest. Also comedy.
TX * *
MONDAY-Lois Wilson, Noah
Beery and Raymond Hatton in "Con-
traband," thrilling comedy drama.
Also a comedy.
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY,
wonderful picture, being played at
the same time that it is being played
in Portland and Seattle. Lon Clancy,
Mary Philben and Norman Kerry in
sH.The Phantom of the Opera. Prices
advanced for this production.
* * *
THURSDAY-Milo's Ministries, all
white, in two hour show of singing,
dancing and wonderful jazz band.
Street parade. Prices advanced. Show
starts at o'clock.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1925-10-22
EAST KENNEwICK

= = . . = $50 = = = = = = -
Mrs. II. w. Brown returned Friday
after a two weeks trip to Salem,
Oregon, where she attended the w.
FMS. and also visited at Portland,
then going to Walla Walla where
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1925-10-22

ranchers
with abundance of water are the
most prosperous farmers in the U. S.
Omar w. Rich. 33p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1925-10-22
CONSIDERATION FOR HIM

Mrs. Youngbride Tin first spat)-
Ny popularity is easily seen In the
great number of wedding presents
received!
Mr.. Ditto-Quite true; but notice
you were given nothing with handle.
my dear.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1925-10-22
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-Or trade for stock, 1920
Franklin touring in good shape.
Frank Spofford, Kennewick Market. =
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1925-10-22

FOR SALE-$225 Victrola and Is
records for $112.50. H. r. Vib-
Der. 3Otf
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-04-24
AS TOLDBY
Irwin S. Cobb
A BARGAIN WAS DRIVEN

TN THE old days a newspaper writer
~ in Chicago fell heir to pass good
for four on the opening day at one at
the racetracks. He invited three friends
to accompany him. They made the
trip in decrepit automobile OF an
cient vintage which the journalist had
acquired few days earlier in p&rt
payment of a debt.
AT the gate ticket taker examined
their credentials and permitted tue
party to drive in. They were just I'm
side the fence when the attendant re-
membered he had forgotten to collect
for parking space.
Hey! Wait minute!' he called,
and our hero halted the machine.
Its one dollar for the car" said
the man.
''Hows that?" inquired the driver.
Zone dollar for the car"
Gimme the dollar" said the jour
nalist, 1.-THE car is yours! -
tCopyright by the Central Press Association.)
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-04-24
Something to Think About
Bpr ArDALKER
Bu T. A. wALKER

blooming rose to be the queen Of
roses; 1t is not for every tree to be an
oak, nor every stream to be a river.
Each has its part in the scheme of
things of which we mortals know
nothing; each is playing its role for
which 1t was created and intended.
The thing for man to do is to learn
humility. patience, charity, chastity,
and march ahead undaunted regard
less of the sneers of the vain and
thoughtless.
Look upward and move on, in storm
and calm.
Follow open-eyed Faith though the
night be dark and the way be rough
there's radiancy of sunlight little
way ahead speeding toward you on
the wings of new day.
Think of this glorious dawning !;
forget your defeats; defects. disap-
pointments and griefs. Do your best
without faltering or bemoaning your
lot, and you will be joyousiy happy
in the end that you have retained your
honor
10 by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate)
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-04-24
HONORABLE DEFEAT

PE NOT ashamed of defeat that is
~ clothed with honor. 1t is better
by far to be true to yourself, loyal
to exalted principles, able at all times
to look into your mirror without a
sense of guilt. than to wear fine raj
ment and sit among kings.
1t is better to sleep sweetly at night
with a clear conscience than to toss
about in fear of punishment. which
you know you have earned and right
fully deserve
1t is better to be poor all your days
than to cheat, lie and steal while
heaping up wealth in the frantic chase
that frequently leads to broken health
and groveling age, before the allotted
time of three score years and ten.
If you have preserved your honor
In the bard struggle for existence, IL
your heart is full of joyous faith when
the sky begins to darken at your COM
tng night, you have within you sub
lime peace which all the wealth of the
world cannot buy, and which, If offered
you, you would brush aside as worth
Less dross.
Be not dlsmayed II you cannot
spring up in a clap to the heights Of
power through chicanery; but instead
be filled with confidence, because the
years in which you have labored with
out tainting your soul have left you
clean, clear-eyed and hopeful.
1t is not for every worthy man to
win In battle; it is not for every