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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-27

and race off shaking themselves in
the bright sunshine.
Agricultural Investigations conduct
cd between 1920 and 1928 had shown
that an excellent grade Of cotton
could he grown in this section Of the
valley, especially around Los Ebanos
and La Grulla. A gin had been erect
cd at Sam Fordyce to which many
thousands Of bales of cotton were
sent. The gin was in operation both
day and night. The gin people COM
priscd about one-third Of the ~popula-
ton. For over fifty years Rio Grande
City had been working for the COM
plction Of the railroad. The Valley
people were greatly disappointed that
Il had not gone on into Rio Grande
City at the time it was completed to
Sam Fordyce. After the war, Fort
Ringgold was especially active in urg-
ing its completion. in 1925 negotia-
tons were ratified and the railroad
was on its way. This project brought
a railroad construction gang to Sam
Fordyce. They were given quarters
in the old army camp.
About this time the state highway
was under construction between Mis-
sion and Rio Grande City. This ne
c~essitated road camps and housing
facilities at Sam Fordyce. This con-
struction work required an increase
IN the railroad force TO handle the
increased freightage. Construction
trains we're given side tracks.
For some time the oil excitement
had been running high both al the
Gale Smith oil field at Sam Fordycc
and also the field beyond Rio Grande
City. This brought many spectators
and promoters into town.
Carpenters were set to work repair
ing and plumbers to connecting water
into the long unoccupied houses.
In May of that year it was found
necessary to station n United States
survey group in the old camp.
Target practice often brought
troops from Fort Brown to Fort
Ringgold. On these trips they spent
the night az the Sam Fordyce camp.
On one such occasion n troop reached
Sam Fordyce about noon. Something
was wrong with the pumping plant;
the tank was empty and the two town
wells could not furnish a sufficient
supply Of water. Cold sodas were n
substitute. The soldiers filled their
canteens with soda water declaring
that they would be forced to treat
their mules 20 drinks II water was not
furnished soon. Late in the after
noon the plant was again in commits
sion; there was an abundance OF
water, but the cold drink stands we're
dry.
The railroad and highway were
completed about the same time. A big
celebration was staged in Rio Grande
City. A barbecue was given. An ex-
c~ursion train was run into the city.
People from all over the state were
present. The highway was one long
procession Of cars. Sam Fordyce had
enjoyed approximately one year or
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-27
Last Days of
Sam Fordyce
BY ]. DEAN

inis paper, written by Rachael
:. Dean, l~1-year-oId student Of the
San Benito high school, was award
70 tnird prize In the senior section
OF the historical contest conducted
curing h wiater By the Valley
Feoeration of Nomen's clubs. The
winners were announced at a meet.
ing OF the federation early in May.
since h paper deals with the last
eays OF Sam Fordyce we will take il
70. granted that you know about the
nuilding or the railroad and the set
t,ement Of Sam Fordyce in 1907. On
the supposition that this would be a
growing town, a TOWNSHIP vas laid
cut, W large business buildings
tnrickl and a frame hotel we're erect
Cd. The post office was transferred
from Havana to Sam Fordyce and
business began. AS this was the
terminus of the railroad, activities
centered around the station and post
Office. All mail from the upper Val
ley was brought in by truck and sent
out through this office.
At the time Of the border trouble
with Mexico, United States troops
were quartered in buildings along the
main street of the town. These quar-
ters we're used during the World war.
AT the time Of the. camp reconstruc-
tion program. after the war. these
quarters were replaced by n modern
army camp, officers quarters on the
south side. the barracks on the north.
with kitchen and diningroom con-
Meeting; there were also the hospital.
eommisary, Y. NJ. {. A. building, and
post office. a swimming pool and a
platform for open air recreation.
Water was supplied from a tank filled
by means Of a pumping plant located
az the river. Sam Fordyce was a
pleasant camp. Sometime before this
the troops had been transferred to
Fort Ringgold, leaving a caretaker
and pumper to look after things. In
1924 IT was a deserted camp.
Though small, Sam Fordyce was the
center of much activity. The q @
event Of the day was the arrival Of
the train. often late.
Besides the buildings, above men
toned, the town boosted OF a restau-
rant, a justices office, n grocery
store, a freight and passenger sta
ton, a rooming-house and a filling
station.
Transportation va. by means OF
mail truck and service EARS OF which
latter there were many parked at
the station they gave an impression
OF a thriving town. Both the Mag
nolia Petroleum Co. and the Gulf Re-
filming Go. had stations at Sam For
dyce and these kept trucks always
going and coming.
The nights rest was often disturb
ed by the lowing and stamping OF
cattle brought in 10 the dipping vat
here. The next halliday would be
n holiday for all. especially children
and men, watchin gthe cattle driven
through the tank. come up dripping
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-27
Rio Grande CITY
Open Library

RI OGRANDE CITY, May 2e.-The
Rio Grandc City library. sponsored
by the Woman'si club Of this city
will be opened about June /. with
temporary quarters in Lackner's
Jewelry Store. Funds for starting the
library have been raised by two en-
tertainments. one an operetta pre-
Sented by the Woman's club a few
months ago. and a vaudeville program
given by the Junior Woman's club.
Private donations and subscriptions
viii be asked for the first wears
maintenance. This is the only library
in Starr county with the exception
Of small school libraries.
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Los FRESNOS
CONTEST ENDS
Losing Group Enter
tain Winners Al
Dinner

Los FRESNOS, May 26.-Wednes-
day noon was the closing OF n very
interesting yard contest az Los Fres-
nos. sponsored by Mrs. +. C. Richey
Of the conservation committee OF the
Woman's Service club.
The contest has been in progress
since the first Of January and the
yards were scored on number Of new
plants and landscaping. The club was
divided into sides. with Mrs. G. c.
Critehett and Mrs. J. A. White as
leaders. The losing side 10 entertain
the winners at a dinner which was
served at the Los Fresnos club house
ut ] o'clock.
Plates were laid for forty persons.
The winners were received by the
losers, who were dressed in black
crepe cans, capes and mittens and
turned their back which bore large
placards with saucy remarks to their
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Development
Advertising Feature

POINT ISABEL. May ga pictur-
esque old "aguador" or water hauler
Of old Point Isabel Is featured In m
advertisement in the Literary Digest
this week. A t~wo-column picture of
an old Mexican astride a burro drag
ging n water barrel is shown at the
top Of a page with the line "The Last
Aguad0r," beneath.
The advertisement is Of cast iron
pipe and describes the improvements
in Point Isabel in building a city
where a city belongs" and installing
a pipe line Of last iron TO replace the
old w~aterhaulers Of former years.
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guests. They were invited into the
spacious dining room where the chairs
and table were hung with black crepe.
Even the menu cards were in black
and some OF the dishes served con-
tanned sour grapes, love apples,
trembling losers. food for the angels.
Just az the guests were about 10
be seated the orchestra formed in
line and began playing on instru-
ments which were mostly kitchen
utensils. Then q three course dinner
was served.
Mrs. <. w. Chase, president OF the
Service club, acted as toastmistress.
After mer responses the win
ners declared that while they were
the best gardeners the losers were
most excellent cooks. All agreed that
the contest vas very worth while
and they would try again next year.
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CHURCH MEN
Hold PICNIC
Presbyterians Enter
tain Their Ladies
AT Lake Olmito
fSnecinI 70 The Herald)

A1EN&AAa
SAN BENITO. May 26.-The hands
of man alone guided the early desti-
MES Of some $50 pounds Of food that
was consumed at the Presbyterian
picnic on the banks Of Lake Olmito
Thursday evening.
The picnic was the creation Of male
members Of the local Presbyterian
church. and the food was selected,
purchased, prepared (and most Of It
eaten) by the men.
About 800 members OF the church
gathered for the picnic, which start
IA nc Z o'clock. The food which the
men chefs. CARRIED in white aprons
and caps. originally consisted Of some
AS pounds OF weenics, 40 dozen en-
males, three gallons Of chilli, two gal
Ions Of beans. one gallon Of chow
chow, one gallon OF dill pickles, one
half gallon Of mustard, five pounds
Of onions. 800 hamburger buns. four
boxes OF crackers. one tub of lemon
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-27
Memorial Day
Services Hell

HARLINGEN. May 26.-with -
cessful sale Of poppies On INV .sra..
here Saturday during "Popnv ~
Sale" final plans for the M.-a-s.
Day services Sunday have been 49,
pleted. the services TO be held A. ~
First Methodist church in narlinvaa
starting at 3 o'clock In the aftsrnec.
Proceeds Of the poppy sale are /,
be used for the benefit of disnbls
veterans ar the World war.
Mayor S. Finley Ewing of Hsrlir
gen was scheduled 70 preside ov.
the Memorial Day services, hut .
not in the city. and other arranr.
ments were being completed INV,
Saturday BY A. L. Lewis. 81 TIE lor,I
American Legion post. which n \
charge Of the program Surday.
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sde. one tub Of water, and u.v.
Ions Of coffee, with all-dav
and other candy thrown IN
kids.
After ~ swim I'm the LAKE
Eiekers set 20 in earnest. IN,
was left save the utensils MI.
picnic broke UP. The outinr n
annual treat Of the Presbvs.
church men to the ladies' NJ
church. IL was arranged ma. N
direction Of a committee co1s;.
q w. r. Fouls. Rev. ". M. n.-
g. l.. Miner. "A. ID. Bowie. III n ~
W. H. Tredway, and w. b. Coch-s
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prosperity. The construction gangs
moved on. The survey group stayed
long enough 20 dismantle the old
camp OF which there il nothing left
but the old tank. now falling to ruins
OF the town itself there is left the
hotel, the station, two brick build
ings. and the post office. Requests
nave been made that the post office
BE- returned 20 Havana because Of its
isolated position. Everything remov-
able has been taken away. sam For
dyce is only a flag stop on the way
between Mission and Rio Grande
City.
BIBLlOGRAPHY
Resident of Sam Fordycc.
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BRONTE HOME A MUSEUM
HAWORTH. Eng.-The old parson-
aye formerly occupied by the Bronte
k TO become n museum OF the
Rronte Society in July.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-09-27
SALESMAN HELD UP
ON SCOBEY HIGHWAY

b. L. Mcleod, travelling sales
man of St. Paul, while returning to
I,entywood from Scobey was held
up Monday night IL miles west
OF here. A car was apparently stall
ell in the road and in slowing up he
naticed the driver was masked. He
stopped and tried to back up, suspect
ing a robbery, when two men leap
ed on the running board and with
drawn guns commanded him to stop
and get out Of the car. They took
forty dollars away from him and
took him to the other car when the
driver ordered him to lock his own
car and come with them. Both the
others argued it was useless to take
him along with them, one stating
chit him on the head with the gat
and throw him in the creek so he
won't squeal." However, the driver
who was apparently in command
ordered him into the car and taking
him three miles ordered him out AND
directed him how to reach his car by
short cut. The sheriff's office has
found no trace of the holdups, who
drove a Buick touring car, carrying
California license.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-09-27
Seven Days From Next Satur lay October g. Votes on
Subscriptions Slide Down Practically
One-T Third
MUST HURRY TO BE TOP NOTCH
Err AT END OF FIRST PERIOD

j. they wish to be in this race during
ie second and third periods, and
have chance at the fine prizes we
re giving away, must make a cash
report during this period, or between
now and Saturday evening, October
C. As announced at the opening all
I'M ctive club members will be drop
PED from the list at the end of the
TT period An inactive member is
cne who has failed to make cash
eport during the period just clos
ing.
Club members should also re-
ne mber that all subscriptions not
turned in to the Sales Club depart
lnent before the close of the first
pericd will have to be counted as
&c ond period work and second per-
iot votes will be issued thereon
Th refore it is to the interest of each
'an every worker to get every sub
sc, ption possible placed to their
cr dit before the closing hour of the
fir / period. IF YOU FAIL TO DC
sc YOU WILL HAVE TO ACCEPT
IL r. LOWER NUMBER OF VOTES
III EREONl
Call Back and Extensions
very one of the club members
sS uld get busy right now making
st of their friends so AS TO BE
ST RE THEY WILL NOT OVER.
LCOK A SINGLE SUBSCRIPTION
BE TWEEN NOW AND OCTOBER 6
in many cases the club members
have been given promises and an in.
dication as to the length of time
each friend would subscribe. Nc
further time should be allowed ant
lch case should be followed up with
husiness-like regularity and practic-
ally every promise will be made
good. Your friends who have tolc
yor they will help you will be dis
aprointed if you fail to come back
Many people who have subscribed
fn a year are extending the time tt
tive and to five years in order tt
heI9 their favorite win one of the
Continued on back page)
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-09-27

Importance of
Livestock Shown
By G. N. Special

The livestock special train which is
being run in central and northern
Montana by the Montana Extension
Milwaukee and Great Northern Rail-
roads and the Montana Wool Grow
ers Association, which will be at
entywood October 18th, is means
of directing attention to the impor
tance of livestock in this part of the
state and of centering attention upon
some Of the more important principl-
es of Production which must be fol-
lowed if~ tife. stock grower is 20 be
successful.
The train carries no "blue blooded'
show stock. Every animal, every ex-
hbit, every demonstration will be of
strictly practical nature intended
solely to carry a message which
farmers and stockmen can follow
% advantage on their farms and
ranches. The stories which the ex-
h bits will tell, will deal with bulls,
bucks and boars, with grasses, feeds
pastures and range, with feeding,
breeding and management, with the
means of making the thousands of
acres of land in this area yield their
utmost in beef, pork, mutton, wool
and dairy products.
The demonstrations and exhibits
on the train will be of particular
significance in this area, in the
opinion of the farmers, stockmen and
business men here who are making
every effort to make the arrival of
| the train one of the best attended
gatherings ever held here. Wheat
production has attracted increased
attention in recent years OF good
growing conditions and favorable
Yields. This year with wheat prices
| 4 wn to an unfortunately low point
| 1. is again being demonstrated thai
he safe farming system is the one
" which incorporates some livestock.
Today, and signs indicate that the
same will be true for the nexs faw
years, wheat is not the most profit
able cash crop. Where conditions
are favorable for producing high
quality wheat at low cost it is de-
irable that this crop be given a
| rominent place, but even on such
farms livestock provides a factor OF
safety which cannot be overlooked
On other farms not favored by low
C. sts and high quality wheat produc.
ton, livestock must be considered as
almost indispensable. To all farmers
the message of the livestock train viii
be of dollar and cents Importance.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-09-27
NEW OIL STATION
NEARS COMPLETION

The work on the new oil station
Oh the corner south of the Orpheum
theatre here is rapidly progressing,
aad according to the manager, Mr..
Fl. c. Jensen, the structure will be
finished in about three weeks.
A modern filling station with two
driveways, an oil warehouse and a
car washing building are the struc-
lures that will be built, the filling
station now being well
under way. The warehouse will be
al structure 80 or 40 feet and
VIII be modern in every detail: The
car washing building will be IL by
90 feet in size, and of concrete con-
.ruction. The warehouse will be
b lit of steel, making the building
r. actically fireproof. An automatic
air lift will also be part OF the
equipment installed, greatly facihtat-
il the oiling of chassis of cars.
Mr.. Jensen was formerly the
N anager of an oil station at Med
cine Lake, which was recently sold
to the Farmers Oil Company of
Scobey. The new manager informs
Us he will deal in oils, greases and
Other petroleum products both IN
bulk and retail quantities.
His daughter, Miss Irene Jensen,
will be the bookkeeper for the new
company, which will be known as the
Formers Oil company Of Plentywood
The Jensen family has moved in
to the Dolin residence recently va
Gated by the Koser family.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-09-27
RAYMOND LADY
TOPS FIELD NOW
Who Will Hold First Place in Count
Next Week? Your Friends Are
!. Watching You.

Bounding along on the wings of
popularity, and with the stamp of
public approval placed upon it, the
Plentywood Herald's big Sales Club
subscription drive is rapidly assum-
ing large proportions
And no wonder! Think OF earning
brand new, spick and span Essex
Super-Six 1929 model fully equipped
and worth $4,000 as well as other
valuable and costly awards for just
! little of your spare time during
the next few weeks.
The time is passing rapidly But
ten days remain in the high vote
period; then the votes on subscrip-
tions will be greatly reduced-cut
practically one-third The battle is
now on in earnest as the close of the
first period and the high vote draws
near.
At the present time the live work
ers in the race are bending every ef-
fort to collect all the subscriptions
possible and be at the top of the list
} when the drop in votes comes at 10
o'clock Saturday night, October g.
just one week from this coming Sat
urday.
Some of the workers, who have
as yet made but nominal turn-in
are, according to reports received at
the Sales Club department, making
hay while the high vote schedule
lasts, and large number of votes
is sure to be turned to their account
during this and next week.
Must Make Cash Returns
Club members who have as yet moi
made report must not forget that
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BUT ONE MORE WEEK OF HIGH VOTES IN FIRST
PERIOD-EVERY SUBSCRIPTION COUNTS BIG
HERALD PRINCESS
WINS HONORS
AT STATE FAIR

From Wednesdays Montana
Record Herald we learn that
Miss Gladys Kelly, of this city,
the Sheridan County Princess to
the State Fair, elected with the
co operation Of the Herald, was
awarded first prize in the fox
trot contest. Miss Gladys is a
beautiful little lady with winning
ways and one whom to meet you
must like and admire. She is
capturing some If the honors at
the fair for Sheridan county and
The Herald.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-09-27
Famed Magician Here
Wednesday, Auspices Band

The Plentywood City Band is spon-
so,ing a program to be given at the
Farmer Labor Temple next Wednes-
day night, by Birch, noted magi-
can. An evening of delightful en-
tertainment is in store for you,
which one seldom has a chance to
see outside the larger cities. The
admission is SO and 25 cents.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-09-27

Mrs. Ella M. Hunt is one
of Plentywood's old settlers.
She is known throughout
Sheridan county as a real
hustling business woman
and is making fine show
ing in the Herald's Sales
Club race.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-09-27
Republicans Rejoice Over Lack of
Interest in Smith Address; Pre-
diet Hoover Victory in Montana.

Governor Alfred Z. Smith of New
York was Montanas distinguished
visitor the first of this week, rather
distinguished invader, as he
chose to call himself on this trip.
The Governor was given big
ovation upon his arrival in his speci-
q, train, accompanied by Senators
Walsh and Wheeler, Bruce Kremer
of Butte, Mrs. Smith and daughter,
Mrs. Warner, and score of news
lapermen.
From his train, the Democratic
candidate for president was paraded
to the State Fair grounds where ne
was introduced by Governor j. f.
Erickson. The Montana governor
towering over the New York gov
ernor, seemed at his best on this
occasion and his introduction OF the
Democratic national leader held the
attention Of the vast crowd Of 20
900 throughout his talk.
Governor Smith spoke but a few
words, an appreciation of the honor
accorded him, and in his engaging
way soon became quite at home
among the throng.
Made Big Chief
A group of Indians brought from
opular and Wolf Point for the oc.
casion and decorated in the MOST
picturesque garb of the tribe, form.
aAy adopted Governor Smith into
the tribe, giving him the name o.
"I. leading Star, Chief of All Mont.
ana"
Guests at Mansion
Mrs. Smith and her daughter, Mrs
Warner, were guests at the mansion
of Governor Erickson during thell
stay in the city and on Monday af
ternoon were honored at a dinner
given by Mrs. Erickson at which
dozen or more of the promlnen
ladies of the state attended. Dur
ING this time "Al" took brief res
at the Placer hotel to be in readi
ness for his talk at the Masonic
| Temple in the evening.
Packed Auditorium
The Shrine temple has seating
capacity of 5000 people and whei
the speaker and his party arrived
approximately $500 people wer'
packed Into the building. Almos
two score newspapermen, photo
, graphers, Associated Press writers
and local reporters were given seat
directly in frint of the stage an'
were fianked by the Helena city ban'
which regaled the crowd with 'Th'
Sidewalks of New York" AIS ia
vorite war song, and the nationa
airs.
Given Ovation
AS the speaker and his part.
worked their way in through tn
stage entrance the crowd arose a
masse and gave him an ovation whlcl
seemed to rock the building. Th
band struck up the national anthem
cameras and typewriters clicked
but the noise subsidized as the ban'
concluded its number.
Governor Smith, recognizing TIN
photographers, arose and posed twc
fer them, then seated himself be
tween Senator's Walsh and Wheeler
Wheeler Chairman
About thirty or forty chairs wer
arranged on the stage, seating tn
Democratic leaders of the state, bu
the front row got all the attention
of the crowd. Seated from left t
right were Governor Erickson, Sen
ator Wheeler, Governor Smith, Sen
ator Walsh, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Erick
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REGISTRATION LISTS
NOW BEING PRINTED

The Sheridan county registration
list has just been completed by the
clerk and recorders office, and con-
tains approximately 1000 names,
which is the largest registration ever
recorded in this county. The Herald
force is working at full capacity
printing the lists, which will be ready
for circulation the latter part of next
week.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-09-27

Mrs. John Walkowski went to MI
not Saturday and returned Monday,
accompanied by her daughter Helen,
who has been working in that city;
pelen enrolled in the Plentywood
high school the following day.