El heraldo de Brownsville. [volume], August 12, 1935, Page EIGHT, Image 8

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HE Valley firms whose names
appear on this page are ask
ing your consideration of their claims
for your business.
All of them are well capable ir
their respective lines, and seek youi
business on merit and merit alone.
You will do well to investigate
their ability to serve you.
: Rio Grande Valley 4
• idB
I J*OING ahead with the Valley,
seeing new opportunities for a
bigger and greater Valley as each
day brings new developments.
The year 1935 is the turning point
in the Valley’s comeback after the
depression, 90 these firms believe.
Join with them and pull for in
creased prosperity.
Specifications
Are Important
In Contracting
Detailed specification* are high
ly essential on any construction Job,
and heme builders in particular
should insist on full specifications,
according to Blythe <fc Suits, well
known Valley contracting firm.
The specifications are contained
In a written document designed to
amplify these drawings, and it is im
port am that the}' be very complete
and specific. All operations and ma
terials involved in the building pro
cess which are not accurately In
elicited on the plans should be in
cluded in addition, they will cover
the terms and conditions of the
agreement upon which the construc
tion wUl be based. The extractor
will receive the working drawings
and specifications, and must base
his bids on these documents alone.
More accurate costs can be set up
on complete documents, and it is to
the owner’s interest to be familiar
with the items which should be cov
ered.
The general conditions of the
specifications should include the
contract which contains the agree
ment between owner and contractor,
ccvering the terms and conditions of
the complete building process, as
well as all labor and materials, based
on the plans and specifications, and
the method of payment. It states the
responsibility of the contractor in
supplying samples of building ma
terials for the owners inspection and
approval, and the type of materials
to be used by him throughout the
structure, i. e„ new or, in isolated
cases, second-hand materials. It de
fines the contractor's responsibility
on royalties snd patents, surveys,
permits, and building regulations,
and the methods he Is to employ in
protecting the work and the prop
erty.
It includes specific instructions tn
respect to inspection of the work
changes made by the owner during
the building process, termination of
contracts, payments, liability, fire
Insurance, and both the contractor's
and architect's status, it is impor
tant that it include a provision for
protecting the owner frem liens by
aome method, usually the stiplation
that the owner need not pay the con
tractor until the latter has delivered
to the owner releases of all liens
end receipts in full from all laber.
subcontractors, and persons or firms
•troplyine materials for the building
It further provides for arbitration
*en disagreements between the own
er and contractor as tc the Intent of
the contract or the progress of the
work. Seme provision for the con
tractor’s duties in cleaning up the
premises shruid be added.
The remainder of the spec!flea
ft
-Belie** It «r Not"
WI KNOW - WE KNOW
TYPEWRITERS
Eselusive Sales Agent
Ondenrood Typewriters. Sun.
strand Adding Machines
I REP R SCROGGINS
IU & 1st St. - Phone 295
HARLINGEN
Eat With Os - You Will
Be Pleased
THE MECCA
SERVES-O-BEST
Ml Elisabeth — Phone 352
Huge Chart Aids Senators Tracing Lobby Activities
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Before this huge chart showing the manifold ramifications of the Associated Gas & Electric Com
pany system, with its interlocking directorates, its holding and subsidiary companies, sit the five sen
ators who are delving into the setup of the corporation and tts alleged activities in the lobby against
the holding company “death sentence.*’ From left to right as they heard evidence in the investi
gation are Senators Ernest \Y. Gibson. Vermont. Lynn J Fraz’er, North Dakota; Chairman Hugo
L. Black, Alabama; Sherman Minton. Indiana, and Lewis £. Schwellenbach, Washington, whose
shafts have made many of the witnesses, squirm.
cion deals with the materials and
methods of ccnstruction. It shcvnl
provide for clearing the site, excavat
ing. disposing of excavated earth,
and then follow through each step
in the building process. For example,
the footings should be accurately
described as to material, and size
for walls, piers, chimneys, etc.
All materials and methods for
framing should be given, includ'ng
the kinds, quality, and sizes of car
ders, joists, sub-flooring, etc. This
should be carried fully through
every portion of the structure—In
terior wills and ceilmgs. mill work
hardware, screen*, built-in features
roofing, painting, glazing, nlumhine
heating, electrical wcrk—everythin"
which will be involved up to the ter
mination cl the contractor's respon
sibility.
With comolete and accurate spec
ifications. the owner will find that
the building of a new heme will be
far more acreeable than it would !•*
with inecmnlete documents wh;rh
permit of delays and misunderstand
ings.
Care In Painting
Improperly mixed paints and
paint materials are the direct cause
of many painting failures It is ad
visable to pour one-fourth of the
contents of a can of paint into a
clean receptacle Loosen any set
tled pigments with a paddle The
paddle should be one and one-fourth
inches wide for a one-gallon can
and three inches wide for a five-gal
lon can.
Mix the paint thoroughly, using
a liftin* and beating motion. Then
gradually add the liquid poured oft
stirring this in well.
RIVERSIDE HOTEL
A. a WILLINGHAM. M*r. - EUROPEAN PLAN
SPECIAL RATES BY THE WEEK—Hot and Cold Water
te Each Room — Phone 481
Brownarfile. Tens — On the banks of the Rio Grande
where Mexico meets Uncle Sam
City Cleaners
N. J DAVIS. Mgr.
Wm D* Altera tumi mad Repairing
164 We Stenger St Phone 43
San Besuto. Term*
Fresh Seeds Just Arrived
Cabbafe. Beets Carrots Turnips. Broccoli.
Cauliflower. Parsley. Etc.
W. R. JACKSON FEED & SEED STORE
1038 Wastu&fton - Phone 887
KEYS MADE
DELICIOUS FOODS
«" V, TEXAS CAFE
L MA&QCEB. Prop
Fine Typewriter
Line Handled By
Davenport Firm
The Davenport Typewriter Ex
change, Inc., carries a full line of
the L. C. Smith products, quality
i machines which have gained an
enviable reoutation through many
jears of efficient and satisfactory
sen-ice to the American public. The
exchange stocks the Smith stand
ards and the excellent line of Smith
portable? which includes the Smith
Corona "Silent’’ portable. This ma
ch’ne is considered bv all who have
used it the “last word ’ in portables.
The Exchange also sells and ser
vices the entire Remington Line
which includes the new Remington
Noiseless, the latest standards and
portables also Remington portable
addine machines and Dalton adding
me chines. Portables of all makes
are stocked and serviced by the
Exchange.
The firm makes a specialty of
service on typewriter and adding
machine ribbons. Quality ribbons
a:e delivered to the firm’s patrons
rr.a are placed in perfect position
on the machines by an experienced
mechanic. This is a service which
has proved popular with business
offices here as it cuts ribbon delay
to a minimum, and employes do not
have to be bothered with what they
utuslly find to be a “messy Job."
The repair department of the
film is one of the most complete in
South Texas. A large stock of parts
is carried and the repair equipment
is the best available. The repair
work is done by Mr. J. L. Smith, a
mechanic who has had manr year?
ot experience in this line.
Addin? machines and cash reg
isters also are repaired, and a fea
ture of all the repair work Is that
a definite guarantee covering a:
stated period of time Is given with
each job.
The Exchange also carries Mar
chant Calculators, and rebuilt type
writers of all makes are available
tl»ere.
The Exchange Is owned and op
erated by Mr. and Mrs J. L. Smith
with Mrs. Smith conducting the
oil ice, and Mr. Smith doing the
re pair work. Outside contacts and
sales are handled by Mr. W. C.
Davenport who founded the busi
ness here some ten years ago.
The Exchange is situated at 1254
Elizabeth street.
Many Uses Found
For Space In Attic
Attics are no longer reserved for
storage space. Children's play
rooms. extra guest rooms or studios
now occupy space which once was
left for old collections of furniture,
trunks and other little needed ob
jects. Trunks have been releated to
the basement, but no provisions for
their protection is made usually.
A clean, dry room will protect
trunks and other luggage. If it is
made a prooer size, it will be used
only for gage. When the house
wife goes to pack for a summer va
cation. she will find the pieces she
is looking for, and these in good
condition.
It is an aid in protecting luggage
to build racks for it a few inches
above the floor. This is an added
precaution in localities where it is
difficult to keep the basement dry.
Seesaw In Garden
A seesaw for small children may
be built for the garden for a sr.«ll
cost.
A sturdy two by eight Inch plank,
ten or more feet in length can be
fastened to a triangular framework
of four inch posts
The posts should be dug deep into
the earth, If it is too soft to hold
them well, concrete may be poured
about them.
DAVENPORT TYPEWRITER
EXCHANGE, INC.
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Typewriter* — Supplies
Rentals — Repairs
Ribbons for all makes typewriters
and adding machines, delivered and
installed without extra charge.
PHONE 1105 — BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS
HOLTRY'S
BEAUTY COLLEGE
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Permanent Wave*
50c
on Tue»., Wed.,
and Thu ra
il by students with 500 or more
hours or training.
$1.95
Wives
to $5.00
by Experts
214
FLY TO MEXICO AT
REDUCED RATES!
Some rate advantages mak
ing the (axe from Browns,
villa to Mexico City even
lower than the S41 one way
passage are now available
an Pan-American Planes.
Special Sedated Fares
Par School Teachers
PAN-AMERICAN
AIRWAYS SYSTEM
VENETIAN BLINDS
Made to Order — Get Our Prices
Tuggle Sash & Door Co.
Golf Course Is
Expected To Aid
San Benito Hotel
Fred H. Scheer, manager of the
Stonewall Jackson Hotel, is looking
forward to successful tourist sea
sons in the future due to the com
pletion of the local municipal golf
1 course by Pat O Brien the well
known profesisonal. .
It will be possible in the future
for tourists to enjoy the hospitable
accommodations available aL the
Stonewall Jackson Hotel and It the
same time enjoy playing on the
nearby course. Mr. Scheer said. San
Benito has felt the need of a course
for a long time and the hctel man
i feels that it will add much to the
attractiveness of San Benito as a
winter resort. Tourists have shown
a preference to local hotel accom
modations In the past but have miss
ed having a golf course available.
The favor that the Stonewall
Jackson Hotel enjoys in the eyes of
all alike is easily explained by the
comfortable, airy' rooms with all
modern fixtures and the friendly
service given all guests. The guests
are made to feel at home away from
home and that means a great deal.
Mr Scheer believes.
This knowing what a person ex
pects in the way of hotel service 1*
not a mere accident. The knowledge
was acquired through years of ex
perience in catering to the comforts
of the traveler and Mr. Scheer be
lieves that he knows what it takes
to make a visitor feel at home.
One of the best w*ays to appeal to
anvrne. stranger or otherwise is
through his stomach and Mr. Scheer
has given especiil study to the cat
ering division of hotels. The kitchen
is regarded by Mr. Scheer as one
of the most important parts cf tK~
h'tel 2nd he has spent many years
catering to th“ anpetities of men
women and children awav from
home whether fcr one meal or a sea
son.
Quality Foods, .
Drinks Handled
By Houston Bar
Quality foods and drinks, excel
lent and courteous service and good
music are to be found at the Hous
ton Bar. situated just across the
Gateway bridge.
This establishment, through years
of fair dealing with the American
trade, has gained the complete
'confidence of the public. Its pat
i rorage is largely from family groups
xho enjoy quality foods excellently
piepared. courteous sendee and the
tine music of the noted marimba
band. This band is one of the best
Now New York’s
a Mining Town
-—
In the shadow of its towering sky
scrapers. the park department of
New York City *s mining peat es
timated to be worth $300,000.
Operating on 50 acrea of swamp
land confiscated from the estate
of the late gambler. Arnold Roth
: stein, for non-payment of taxes,
a steam crane digs up the peat, I
which will be used to enrich soil
of park gardens.
organizations of its kind in northern
Mexico, and its unusual music is
highly popular with Valley resi
dents and tourists.
The Houston bar recently built an
addition to its establishment, and
row has a good dance floor.
Pair dealing is the keynote at this
establishment. **We give the public
the best possible foods and drinks
at moderate prices.” the manage
ment asserts, and this is backed up
b> the firm’s steadily growing
patronage. All too frequently one
fmds cheap foods and d'inks being
ofiered as quality products, but
f.rms of this type do not survive
long along the border.
The Houston bar has the absolute
confidence of the public. Its patrons
know that they get exactly what
they order in the way of foods and
drinks.
THREE TEXAS LEADERS
Hoffmann-Hayman
Antonio, Texas
Try MILLERS for Custom
Built
Bicycles And
Lawn Mowers
We Sell on Time Payments
211 S. Commerce — Harlingen
Open Day and Night
Sinclair Station No. 1
1Mb A Lme Phone 5S5
Washing and Lubrication
a Specialty
“Good to the Last Crumb” the New
SESAME EGG TWIST BREAD
Rich in ecfs and milk—wo dr hr ions wmr family frill want
it smrrd frith eray
LA PERU BAKERY
Photo* of Every
Ascription or Six*
WRIGHT
PHOTO SERVICE
P. L. WmiGHT. Owner
Kodak Finishing
» Tears' Experieoa
8-Boor Seme*
THE STONEWALL JACKSON HOTEL
sas acam nxu
Modem Throsgfeoat — Fireproof Bwakdi&g
Haao4uo stsosp&ere.
l«inuUe Sates by Day. Week or Moetk.
Increases Seen
In Production
Of Texas Crops
All Texas crops, except wheat,
promise a much larger production
than a year ago. An unusually
large feed crop is in prospect; many
areas producing a surplus this year,
according to the U. S. department
of agriculture. Rainfall during July
consisted only of scattered local
showers. However, these showers
were heavy and frequent along the
upper coast. The hot. dry weather
following the heavy rainfall of late
June was mostly favorable to the
development of field and fruit
crops. The reported condition of
most growing crops was somewhat
higher on Aug. 1 than for the pre
vious month.
On Aug. 1 the Texas cotton crop
was forecast at 3.851,000 bales <500
pound gross weight) compared with
2.406.000 bales produced in 1934.
4.428.000 bales in 1933 and a ten
year average <1924-1933) of 6.642.000
bales. The acreage planted to cot
ton in Texas this year was esti
mated at 11.357.000 acres. Assum
ing an abandonment equal to the
ten-year average of 3.2 percent the
are harvested will be 10.994.000
acres.
For the United States a crop of
11.793.000 bales is indicated from a
reported condition of 73.6 percent
o: normal The lint yield is placed
at 1988 pounds and the area in
cultivation, less the 10-year average
abandonment, 28.480.000 acres. The
United States production in 1934
amounted to only 9,636 000 bales
The livestock situation has con
tinued to improve. Ranges are in
good condition for the state as a
whole, and prospects for fall and
winter range feed are good. Most
of the 1934 drouth-stricken areas,
except the northwestern part of the
Panhandle and the western portion
of the Trans-Pecos area, have re
cuperated sufficiently that ranch
men may venture on a re-stocking
j: A%0. Reece & Son jj
11 Tires — Tabes — Batteries
Body and Motor Work
SINCLAIR PRODUCTS
. PHONE 75 !;
Second & Elizabeth St.
MOTH-PROOFING
; > -Danger Lurks — in Dirty Rufs' <
HARLINGEN RUG AND
CARPET CLEANERS
Domestic and Oriental Ruga ;•
Dusted. Shampooed, Resized
and .iepatred
Phone 6S Harlingen. Texas ;
pkn. The condition of ranges on
Aug. 1. 1935, was 86 percent of nor
mal compared with 90 patient a
year ago. and 78.4 percent tha tan
year average on Aug. 1.
The condition of Texas corn on
Aug. 1 at 85 percent of normal In
dicates a production of lll.XMJDQt
bushels compared with 45J73jMI
bushels in 1934. and tha ten jraar
average of 74.211.000 bushels. Tha
crop indicated this year la tha
largest of any of the pant 31 yean
in Texas with exception of 1918
when 117.040,000 bushels were har
vested The yield per acta, how
ever. was higher In 1910. 1911. 1913,
1915. 1919. 1920 end 1926 but la«
acreage was harvested la those
years.
Moth-Proof Closet
A cedar closet sufficiently large to,
held winter clothing for the whole
family can be added In the attic.
This will keep the bedroom dosete
which are used daily *ree Iron
crowding, and will leave space for
the proper hanging of summer
clothes which wrinkle easily.
It a closet exists line the door,
walls and ceiling with three-eighth
inch heart-wood aromatic red ce
dar. A seven-eighths inch stock ce
dar floor may also be added.
If no partitions exist, a closet may
be made from seven-eighth inch
tongue and groove red cedar Clare
should be used in closing all cracks,
particularly those about the doors,
which may be weatherstripped
Leave the door natural; use no
paint, varnish, or other finishes.
Let Us Supply Your
House
Furnishing
Needs
Bed Room Suites
Living Room Suites
Dining Room Suites
Convenient Term*
Gonzalez
Furniture
& Mattress Co.
1139 Adam*
1377
Gentry’s Custom Shop
A. V GENTRY. Prop.
Furniture • Antiques - Novelties
Furniture Repaired and
Refiaisbed
718-720 So F St Harlingen
THE
FIX-IT SHOP
Cabinet Making
Refinish ing
Upholstering
Phone 120 — M3 Elizabeth
Awnings — Auto Tops and
Seat Covers
We Cali For and Deliver
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ELECTRO-THERAPY,
SWEAT BATHS
i derma, Chiwpnrtw
Office at
Port Way Drug Store
P *1* 'ip nry
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431 Eleventh SL
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Out COILS art kepi clean
by the Eaeiufcive BISHOP*
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MOTOR TUNE UP
STARTERS — GENERATORS
We SprciaJtse in Thia
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