The Caldwell News and The Burleson County Ledger (Caldwell, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, January 20, 1928 Page: 1 of 8
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And The Burleson County Ledger
A Weekly Newspaper Devoted Unreservedly to the Development and Upbuilding of Burleson County.
The Caldwell News, Vol. 1, No. 8.
CALDWELL. BURLESON COUNTY, TEXAS. JANUARY 20. 1928.
Burleson Co. Ledger, Vol. 48, No. 4S
BURLESON COUNTY'S 1927 HARVEST $5,000,000
Special Agricultural Train Here Next Thursday
PROSPECTS NOW LOOK E
' WILL IKE 1928
HIRIIEST BE?
The Answer Depends Largely Upon the
Attitude and Action of the 3,000 Farm-
ers During the Year of 1928.
Burleson County farmers brofc? the
normal time record during 1927, when
they produced bountiful crops of al-
most all kinds conservatively valued
at approximately $6,000,000.00. They
exceeded by far any past records for
the county, by at least $1,000,000.00,
unless it was possibly one year during
the World War, when prices of cotton
and almost every thing else was sky
high—cotton 35c 43c and almost
evsry thing else in proportion.
The 1927 harvest was some harvest
lor the county. The general run of
harvests here-to-fore ranged between
$2,260,000. to $4,000,000., counting
everything. Calculations are based
upon the U. S. Department of Com-
merce's agricultural census taken
every five years of all the counties in
the states of the Union, of which Bur-
leson County is one.
The past year's record speaks well
íor the farming industry of the coun-
ty, and readily depicts utmost thrift
and enterprise. It proves conclusively
that the county has some of the most
capable farmers in the country, and
that they are active and up and doing
all the time.
The following schedule of crops pro-
duced and their conservatively esti-
mated values, will readily portray to
readers, a true insight to the various
combined activities during 1927. A
careful scrutiny will convince one of
the varied and profitable crops pro-
duced.
26,000 Bales of cotton
<S> $110.00 $2,860,000.00
18,000 Tons of Seed @>
$36.00 456,000.00
876,000 Bushels of com
<§i $1.00 if purchased 875,000.00
All hay and forage crops 250,000.00
Cattle grown 100,000.00
Hogs grown 30,000.00
Chickens, turkeys, eggs
and dairy products 300,000.00
1,600 Gardens <¡o> 50.00 76,000.00
Miscellaneous, Colts, po-
tatoes, pecans, fruit, hon-
ey, molasses, hides, etc 100,000.00
BURET WIVES
IRE REPORTING
I BRISK TRADE
Many New Residences and Business
Houses Going I'p in Caldwell
And County.
GRAND TOTAL $6,046,000.00
It is considered appropriate here to
say that very few counties in Texas
produced so well, which have the
amount of unimproved acres. $6,000,-
000.00 was produced on the 437,760
acres in the county, of which only
293,063 acres are in cultivation, and
only 140,697 acres in improved farm .
Natural Consequence
The natural outgrowth of such a
condition is a material improvement
in the financial position of the county;
larger volume of business transac-
tions; a more contented and highly
stimulated citizenship and more com-
mercial and industrial expansion and
development.
1928 Harvest
The particular tiling that is of in-
terest to the people of the county at
this time is, "What will the 1028 Har-
vest Be?" Thnt is the question that
concerns all of us right now. Of
course no one pretends to know, but
we all do know thnt the harvest the
coming fall depends largely upon the
attitude and action of the farmers of
the county now as well as throughout
the year. We know that the harvest
will depend upon the exact kind of
crops that will be planted, and upon
the exact care each gives to them
throughout the season.
While it is well known that many
of ths farmers of the county new
falter in their operation! each year,
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The Wesley Brotherhood entertain-
ed their wives Tuesday evening Jan.
16, in the Methodist basement audi-
torium. Bro. Gordon acted as toast-
master which position he always fills
humourously and ably—and the fol-
lowing program was rendered:
1 Invocation—F. H. Hitchcock.
2 Song "Blest Be the Tie That
Binds"—By Brotherhood.
3 Toast "The Ladies"—Supt. C. L.
McDonald.
4 Response—Mrs. W. L. Surovik.
5 Stunts on the violin—Mr. A. A.
Lee.
6 Ideals of the Brotherhood—Mr.
W. M. Stone.
7 Quartette "Have Thine Own
Way," and "I'm Praying for
you"—By Messrs. McDonald,
Brooks, Savage and Hitchcock, ac-
companied by Mrs. Louia Duck-
worth at the piano.
A three course banquet was served j
to all the guests, which was entirely
handled by the members of the Bro-
therhood. Spicy, impromptu talks
were given by Mesdamos Arthur Lee,
Surovik, Potts, also Messrs. Brooks,
Hays, Bowers, Surovik, Potts, Lee
and Gordon.
The banquet closed with a rising
vote of thanks by the lady guests to
the Brotherhood for entertaining
th« m in a most charming way. I
III RICE EDR
Formally Announces Candidacy for
Commissioner Precinct 1.
In this issue of the News appears
the official announcement of Loss
McDonald of Caldwell, as a candidate
for the ofifce of Commissioner of
Precinct No. I, subject to the action
of the Democratic Primary to be hold
in July,
Mr. McDonald needs no extensive
introduction to the people of Burle-
■on County for the reason that ho has
been a resident of the county for
many years, and is well and favorably
known. For several years he was en-
gaged in the agricultural industry, and
for the past six or eight years he has
been identified with the business in-
terests of Culdwell where almost
every one has had an opportunity of
knowing him. Mr. McDonald is a
gentleman of straightforward prin-
ciples, who believes in dealing square
with every one. He is a man of very
broad business experience, and in as-
piring to the office of Commissioner
of Precinct No. 1, does so with a full
realisation of the responsibilities of
the oft ice, and pledges to discharge
the duties that are imposed in an im-
partial and business-like manner. He
asks the vote and support of the peo-
pie.
Somorville beat Caldwell basket
ball team last night 88-14.
A recent interview with the three
lumber merchants of Caldwell by the
management of the Caldwell News,
brought forth highly favorable ex-
pressions as to the building act' fity
that is going on in the county at the
present time. All three lumbermen in-
terviewed on the subject hastily de-
clared that they have enjoyed the best
lumber business in the history of their
business. One said "his sales were
record breaking," another said "he had
enjoyed the best business during the
fall and January that he ever had."
The other one said "my business is
good—highly satisfactory."
Judging from the vast number of
residence, business houses, and miscel-
laneous improvements that have been
going up in Caldwell and throughout
the County, they are bound to be en-
joying a ramarkable volume of busi-
ness. The $40,000.00 Methodist church
has just recently be€ft"PMhpleted. The
$150,000.00 Court House is under con-
struction. The Texaco Oil people have
just recently completed a modern
brick stucco drive-in station, Dr. A. G.
Krueger's modern residence to cost ap-
proximately $12,000.00 is under good
headway. J. J. Pollack is erecting a
modern residence in the eastern sec-
tion of the city t a cost of $5,000.00
and several other smaller residences
are going up. K. E. Schweda is erect-
ing a combination business building at
tiie intersection of the Cameron-Bry-
an Highway. The corner portion of
the lot will be occupied by a fitting
station and the building proper will
be utilised by Mr. Schweda for his bot-
tling works, Mr. Wynn recently leased
a plot of ground on the Caldwell-Bren-
ham Highway and has erected a hatch-
ery and poultry plant.
Throughout the county there has
been many farm homes, churches and
barns built. In fact Caldwell and Bur-
leson County is carrying out a fair size
building program that indicates con-
siderable civic improvement and bus-
iness expansion.
Throghout the fall there has been
a constant demand for more business
houses. One chain store made- an
unsuccessful attempt to locate here.
Another business concern failed to lo-
cate here. Another business concern
failed to rent suitable quarters. There
has been several inquiries. With fa-
vorable crops during 1928, there will
most likely be some more business
houses built.
All these things are encouraging
and goes to prove that Caldwell and
all of Burleson County is or. the de-
velopment side of the ledger instead
of the declining side.
JOHN STRUWE ASKS
T 0 BERE-EIECTEO
IN COUNTY INVITED TO
TO SEE THE
Candidate of Precinct Number One.
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NPIIST CHURCH
to nwr gittim
Ten Acres Well Plowed, Fertilized,
And Worked to lie Tried.
Early Tuesday morning ten men
with going teums and plowB lined up on
the turning row, to break ground for
a ten acre crop of cotton to bo grown
for the benefit of the Hoskins Spring
Baptist Church. Those present be-
sides the church workers were: Rev.
W. W. Burr, Missionary of the Bur-
leson-Lee Association, Mr. and Mrs.
W. S. Childress, who are aiding and
encouraging the work. Preceding ac-
tive work, a photograph of contfra-
In this issue of the News, John
Struwe officially announces for the
office of Commissioner of Precinct
No. 1, subject to the action of the
Democratic Primary to be held in
July.
Mr. Struwe has been a resident of
Burleson County for many years and
is well and favorably known almost
to everyone. Since having been elect-
ed to the office of Commissioner he
has devoted his individual attention
to the discharge of the duties imposed
upon him, and has constantly worked
for the advancement and upbuilding
of the county.
He asks for re-election and in doing
so has the following formal statement
to make to his voters:
If my voters see fit to re-elect me
Commissioner another term, I prom-
ise faithfully to continue to discharge
the duties of the office as I have in
the past—devote the most of my time
and attention to attending to the du-
ties of^the office. As. to the new
Court house that is now behfl?~et*ct-
ed 1 will state that during my absence
from the county last summer, which
was entirely unavoidable, a State
Building Inspector visited Caldwell
and condemned the old building and
pronounced it positively unsafe for
further use. After reading the writ-
ten report to the Commissioners'
Court and carefully weighing the mat-
ter, I became fully convinced that the
county needed a new building in order
to keep innocent people from being
killed should the old building collapse,
as the State Inspector indicated in his
report. As to the new building I will
state that we arc getting a modern
new Court Hoi.se worth the money
expended, one no doubt the entire cit-
izenship of Burleson County will be
proud of and appreciate when finish-
ed. The additional tax imposed is
small compared with the ultimate
benefit. The tax is only 15c on the
$100.00 assessed property value, or
$1 50 on the $1,000.00.
As to the county roads, I wish to
t state that on account of the outstand-
ing indebtedness of the road and
bridge fund made several years ago,
the financial condition of this fund
did not permit much expenditure, how-
ever, I have kept the roads and
bridges in my Precinct in splendid
condition on very low finances.
With reference to tick eradication,
I pledge to use my power and influ-
ence to defeat the issue should it
arise before the Commissioners' Court.
I will appreciate your vote and mo-
ral support, and in the event that I
am elected, I promise to continue to
look after the best interests of my
Precinct as well as the affairs of the
entire County.
plated operations was made.
This is the first novel move of the
kind in Burleson County, Another
church, Second Creek, has signed up
for the same kind of work. The ob-
ject primarily is to raise necessary
finances for the church. After meet-
ing current expenses, u sum will be
set aside for church building. Along
with the financial benefits to be de-
rived, the reflex influence on the
community for better farming is ex-
pected to repay for the added eefforts.
Each plot, will be fertilized under the
direction of the agricultural agent,
and it is intended to work each plot
scientifically as far as possible.
It is hoped that other farm clubs
will be organized in these communi-
ties to discuss better farm methods,
exchange experiences in relation to
all farm problems, and to bring about
more uniformity of crops, etc.
Train Will Arrive Caldwell at 9:00 o'clock on
the Morning of January 20. Every- v
thing Will be Free to All.
Luther League
To Present Play
Public Is Cordially Invited to Attend
The play, "A Daughter of The Des-
ert," will be given at the Caldwell
High School Auditorium Friday even-
ing, January 27th, under the auspices
of the Luther League of the Caldwell
Lutheran Church. The play is a four
act comedy drama, with scenes laid
in the Plains of Arizona, and should
prove very interesting and entertain-
ing. The actors will be members of
the Luther League of the Buckholts
Lutheran Church. They have pres-
ented the play at other places before,
and are hard at work improving their
presentation.
The Luther League of Caldwell is
sponsoring the play and naturally
would be pleased to see a full house.
To show their interest in the Caldwell
Parent Teacher Association, the Cald-
well Lutheran Church has agreed to
contribute te . per cent of the total re-
ceipts to its treasury.
The play was written by Charles
Ulrich, the author of "The Honor of
a Cowboy," etc. Tickets will be on
sale immediately. Every one is cor-
dially invited to extend their patron-
age.
CLINT 0. LEWIS
ANNOUNCES FDR
RE-ELECTION
Asks Voters of Burleson County to
Return Him to Office.
Everybody in County Invited to Cald-
well to View Special Agricultural
Exhibits and Hear Instructive
Lectures. Everything
Free to All.
In this issue of the News appears
to official announcement of Clint D.
Lewis for re-election to the office of
sheriff of Burleson County, subject
to the action of the Democratic Pri-
mary to be held in July.
Mr. Lewis is no stranger to the cit-
izens of Burleson County and conse-
quently does not require a lengthy
introduction. He was born and raised
at Merle, in the eastern portion of the
county, where he was engaged in the
livestock industry for a number of
years. Six years ago he moved to
Caldwell, entered politics, became a
candidate for sheriff, and was elect-
ed against rather strong opposition.
Since, he has been a candidate for re-
election and was returned to office
twice. During his political and of-
ficial career, he has merited the con-
fidence and respect of a large num-
ber of people which he holds unto to-
day.
Mr. Lewis has no special statement
to make. He is only asking the vot-
ers to weigh his past record carefully
and be governed thereby. He statos
that he has constantly endeavored to
discharge the duties of the office im-
posed upon him, in strict accordance
with the law, his oath, and as common
sense and propriety dictated.. He sin-
cerely asks the vote and support of
the people, pledging that if re-elect-
ed, that he will unreservedly perform
the duties of the office and constant-
ly and regularly strive to enforce the
laws.
The entire citizenship of Burleson
County is cordially invited to visit
Caldwell next Thursday morning, Jan-
uary 26th, between the hours of 9:00
and 12:00 to view and inspect the Tex-
as Farm and Home Special Train that
is now being operated by the Santa
Fe Railway Company in co-operation
with the Texas A. & M. College for
the direct and exclusive benefit of
the agricultural interests of the state.
The special train is scheduled to visit
every county in the state that is tra-
versed by the Santa Fe. The journeg
which began at Navasota on'the 16th,
is being made east to the Louisiana
state line, thence north west over the
San Angelo Branch to the New Mex-
ico state line, ending its educational
and good will journey February 26th,
at Follett in the extreme western por-
tion of the state.
What the Santa Fe is really doing—
is bringing the best the A. & M. Col-
lege has right to our door for a few
hours inspection for the general in-
spiration of the people.
Every person in the county should
feel enough interest in the undertak-
ing to at least lend their presence on
the 26th.
The entire program to be offered
will be under the direction of the
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical
College, and will include lectures on
poultry raising, dairying, livestock
farming, field crops and home mak-
ing. The special cars composing the
train will be loaded with exhibits of
choice beef cattle, dairy cattle, hogs,
sheep, poultry, crops and soils of all
kinds. One car especially will be de-
voted to things that make the farm
home and of interest to the boy's and
girl's club work. The lecturees will be
given from a specially built flat car,
equipped with an electrically controll-
ed voice amplifier, so that every one
may hear no matter how far distant
he or she might be from the platform.
The train will carry many new fea-
tures new ideas and will be bigger and
better than ever before. Farmers are
urged to come prepared to ask all
the questions they may wish to gain
information.
Judging from the popularity of
these trains in the past, and the
present day interest manifested by
the farmers of the county in better
farm practices, scientific and ad-
vanced methods of farming, one of the
largest week day crowds to visit
Caldwell in many months is expected.
The business interest of Caldwell
the News feels sure, will do every
thing possible to make the occasion
a profitable and enjoyable one -a mid-
winter occasion for the citizenship to
get togeteher—meet and mingle with
their various friends.
Hix Citizen Dies
J. Y. Starr aged about .sixty ys-irs
was found dead in bed early Tu<' <1 <
morning. Heart trouble was attri-
buted as the cause. Mr. Starr appar-
ently was well the night before, as
it is reported that he had play* ¡1 ni*
violin for some time before retiring
for the night. Mr. Starr was a res-
ident of the county about three years
and had located on the E. P. Forrest
place.
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Cromartie, C. E. The Caldwell News and The Burleson County Ledger (Caldwell, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, January 20, 1928, newspaper, January 20, 1928; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth174783/m1/1/?rotate=90: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library.