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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17
THEN
and

Sixty years ago today the United
States government sent out its first sci.
entific expedition for exploring and
charting the Southern Seas. The squad.
ron Of five vessels and a storeship set
sail from Norfolk, Va. Its chief. Com
mander Charles Wilkes, was aboard the
carry him around the earth during the
next four years. Rounding South Amer
lea, after a leisurely journey in whirh
he stopped TO explore many unknown
islands, he sailed northward along the
coast of California al the time when
il was under Spanish rule. He contin.
ued onward TO the present states Of Ore
gon and Washingtop. lie arrived in
Honolulu at the time when the Hawai-
ian Islands were about TO fall into the
hands of the Frcnch-but Wilkes made
Ii SO evident that the United States
would tolerate no such event that Ha.
wall remained an American appanage.
In Samoa he drew mp Il treaty with the
tribal chief that gave "a the United
States n of its most valuable naval
coaling stations. lie displayed Such a
force in the Philippines that It's influ
ence remained effective to the day when
the Americans came TO ecupy il a half
century later. Upon his return he an.
nounced that he had discovered Il new
continent in the Antarctic regions which
he gave the lame of Wilkes Land. His
claim was hcraldcd with ridiculc and Ii
became a subject Of bitter controversy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17
FOOD FROM THE COTTON FIELD

Washington, ID. G.. August 17.--Grain
crop and cattle crops are our main sources
Of food, and cotton crops for clothing, but
there is also a great potential food supply
in the cotton crop il We but understood
how 10 unlock IL.
According ~ \ recent monograph by
Erwin w. Thompson, commercial agent of
the Department Of Comm rec. European
nations are finding ont very rapidly how
10 make food Of our cotton seed oil.
France, Italy and either .outhern nations
have always considered oii an essential mr.
ticIe Of diet. Olive al w. their native sup
ply, but they have now learned the economy
of exporting their olive oil NJ high prices
and importing IN IL place american cotton
seed oil. which ~ lower IN price hut not
lower IN nutritive value.
Germany, the Netherlands. and other
northern countries, like ourselves, are not
fond d eating pure oil. but need more hut
ter than the cattle can produce, 80 they
resort to artificial butter and have devel-
oped il 10 a high degree III palatabiIity.
The surprising statement l. made that the
principal countries Of northern Europe are
now making artificial butrcr (~"margarin"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17
MILK CANS SHOULD BE JACKETED

Washington. d.. G., August 1.-THE
Dairy division Of the Department 81 Agri-
culture has just completed a series Of tests
on the change intemperature of milk in
cans during transportation from the farm
To the consumer. These tests established
the Importance of iacketing cans Of milk
with some appropriate insulating material.
Ii has been found that milk that has to
be sent only short distances or preserved
for only a few hours should maintain a
temperature Of less than 80 degrees. Even
at these temperatures, some bacteria will
multiply and cause the souring Of the milk,
but the increase j. slow and during a few
hours no serious results will occur. A
temperature well below 50 degrees, how
ever, materially decreases the rate Of bac-
terial growth.
On the other hand, where milk D. 10 be
shipped long distances, the initial tempera-
ture must be lower, assuming that no pro-
vision Is made for maintaining the original
temperature during transportation. Where
milk J. in transit for several hours, il l.
necessary To cool il down to near the freez-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17

they call IT'D to the extent Of $50. 400 tons
per year, and the significant part Of the
story l. that In 1913 they used a. an in
gredient over 100000 barrels Of cotton
seed oil from America. and are planning
for an increase in 1914.
By the recently discovered process Of
solIdifying liquid oils, cotton seed oil j.
now beginning TO compete with hard coco
nut oil. which sells at even higher prices
than olive Ill. and j. becoming very popular
a. an ingredient Of artificial butter.
Cotton seed oil has exactly ten times the
nutritive value OF beef>teak and costs only
half a. much. a. the Unite, States makes
each year over three million barrels Of re-
fined cotton seed oil, il i worth while 10
study the various methods Of making il ac-
ceptable a. food.
Much valuable information concerning
such f0odStuffs l. To be found in Com
mercial Agent ThompSon's monograph.
which j. entitled "Cotton Seed Products
and Their Competitors IN Northern Europe.
Part ?, Edible Oils. y Part ! dealt with
cotton seed cake and meal.) III may be
obtained al > cents a copy from the Super
intendent of Documents, Government
Printing Office, Washington.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17
TWO MEN HAVE
NARROW ESCAPE
IN RUNAWAY

/. Edelstein of the Brownsville Mcr
camille company and Chas. Baker had
a narrow escape from injury with u
fractions horse yesterday morning about
IL o'clock while driving along Eleventh
street.
A bolt came out Of the shaft and while
Edelstein was on the ground hunting
for the bolt, after having dropped the
lines on the ground the horse for some
unknown reason took fright and started
TO run down the alley. Chas. Baker
thinking of nothing bat safety first.
lost no time in throwing himself from
the buggy and when he picked himself
from the ground the horse was several
hundred feet away making a Nancy
Hanks pace down the alley on Monro
street between 10th and 18th streets.
The horse finally collided with n tclc.
graph pole and not being satisfied. with
pulling the weight Of the buggy left the
vehicle at the pole taking only the
shafts with him in his mad flight. Mr..
Edelstein had some money in 4 small
wallet and this was scattered about the
alley but all was recovered. Neither
Mr.. EdelStein or Mr.. Baker were in
iured. The horse was stopped several
hundred yards from where he started.
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ing point. So soon a. the milk can, how
ever, Il exposed to air temperature, and
especially TO the sun, the temperature Of
the milk begins TO rise very rapidly and
every p%recaution should be- raken to keep
IL from being raised by the outside heat.
"A series Of experiments was rec emily
made in shipping milk cooled to % degrees.
I'm these cases the cans were set in an open
truck with no covering 10 shield them from
the direct rays Of the sun. The milk was
hauled a distance of thirteen miles and the
average air temperature during the trip
was S2.65 degrees. The experiment
showed that the cans that were hair-quiit
jacketed showed a raise of only 5 1-2 de-
grees IN three hours ia the temperature Of
the milk The cans that were wrapped
with wet burlap showed \ milk tempera-
ture of So IL degrees in the same period.
or a raise Of 3 1-2 degrees. The milk in
the uniacketed rams rose in three hours 10
rs 1-2 degrees, or a rise of 2S 1-2 degrees.
IL j. obvious from these figures that it
pays 10 jacket the cans In order 10 main
tain a low temperature during ~transforta-
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17
NOW

Today practically all the worlds seas
have been chartcd; but about 10000 o
square miles. or one eighth Of the total
land surface of the earth. are still nm.
known TO the white man. The great Am
crican explorer stands vindicated and
the Antarctic continent is an establish
eel fact. Explorers have not only proved
that there H. a Wilkes Land but have
discovered the South Pole. The example
set by Wilkes in the Antarctic has been
emulated in the Arctic and today the
North Pole il also an established fact.
Today, also, the parific Ocean Il 4 great
highway of commerce and it's travel is
based upon the accurate knowledge gath.
cred by Wilkes. Every shin finding its
way through the unlightcd mazcs az the
South Sea is guided by the SURVEYS of
the United States Exploring Expeai.
ton, ~ II has become known histori
cally. The United States still has an mn.
excelled naval station i'm the mid. Pacific
which i due To- the blue-paper treaty
with its quill pcnnrd agreement drawn
up by Wilkes and the barbarian chief
Because Of the decisive action of the
American explorer. Hawaii today i an
-A'hrrl AN territory and not 4 French
possession. The South Sea Island M.
'iseS remember the American as thew
called Wilkes. 70 this day. According ~
'heir myths he taught them hospitality
N"'ch they practice today by sending the
ia'rest Of their maidcnS to greet the
stranger with vans and bamboo ,,.bes
II water.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17

and seed breaks down. Under natural
trade conditions 20 per cent. of the Texas
crop il exported.
knowing how the fight for better rot
ton prices was won in 1904-5 and realizing
the urgent need for action we. as former
members of the executive committee Of
the Texas Cotton Association, call a
Cotton Convention TO be held at Dallas
Monday, August II, al ten a. m, to which
farmers. merchants. bankers, g%inners, oil
mill men and spinners are invited. 10
consider ways and means for relief.
County mass meetings should be held az
every court house ON Saturday. August
-, at one p. m, and cooperation with
other counties considered, and select AZ
least II delegates to the Dallas conven-
ton. At New Orleans on August % and
. there will b. n meeting of delegates
from every cotton state. The time for
action II short. the necessity Is upon us.
and we must not hesitate. All papers
friendl yto cotton are requested to pub
lish this call.
j. G. Hickey. Henderson.
JAS. Garrity. Corsicana.
j. III. Cornell, Dallas.
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To The Herald:

To The Herald.
Business men and farmers have no
clear means at hand for financing the
cotton crop Of 1914 in the face Of this war
situation. There has been no concert Of
action in the cotton growing counties of
Texas and cotton is seeking a market mt
any price. I'm many eases no offers are
made for cotton seed. In the face Of
,nrse conditions county mass meetings
are hereby called to be held next week to
take positive action i'm saving Texas
from enormous damage I'm 1901 we faced
bankrupt prices for our cotton. and the
entire South rose up. Texas leading. and
with the support and cooperation Of all
classes lifted the price from six cents
to ten cents and better in the face Of
strong opposition. Credit was extended
where needed and deserved and that en-
tire cotton crop was saved. III Texas
will move now the whole South will fol-
low the lead of her four million baes.
Congress has provided for an addition
of ~$6O.nO0.0OO in currency to he used i'm
Texas for just such emergencies. but we
need To know how 90 use il and desire TO
secure this help before market for lint
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17

Virginia Barrcra. while Mr.. James w.
Kowalski got the button.
The bride was the recipient Of many
presents Of costly design. these coming
from numerous friends and acquaint.
ances from many places in the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ramirez. the happy
bride and groom left the city this morn
ing on their bridal tour and will be alb
sent from Brownsville for several
months. They will visit Washington
California and other places of interest
and will return TO make their future
home i'm Hebbronville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17
PASTORS HOLD MEETING
Presbyterian Missionaries Prepare 10 Re-
open Mexico Missions.

The Ministers Association held
meeting this morning and those present
were Rev. q. NJ. MacDougall, Rev. T. v.
Herndon. Rev. ii. l.. Ross. and Rev. J..
=. Bowles.
The conference held this morning vas
for the planning Of work In Mexico and
Rev.'s Ross and Morrow will leave 10.
morrow for that field where they will
arrange to open their mission school
about the first Of September.
There mission work has p~rospered in
Mexico. Notwithstanding the great diff.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17
SAYS
CORN SHOULD
BRING MORE

y. :. pyeatt. manage for receivers ~
the 1t. Louis. Brownsville and Mexico
Railroad company has just returned
from an inspection trip over the road in
the lower Rio Grande valley. "The crops
are fine In that section" said Mr.. Py.
catt, 'but / do not believe that the farm
ers are getting enough for their corn
as the demand entities them TO The
prices are ranging around IS 10 63 cents
I. o.4 b. cars. As there is a great scar
<itv Of corn throughout the country nj
this time. IL would seem that this il
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17

mr.. Rafael Ramirez led to the alter
MISS Amelia Barreda last Saturday
night at 8 o'clock at the Church of the
immaculate Conception in this city.
rather Francis Bugnard performed
the marriage rites which made this
young couple one.
The church was festooned and decor.
a'eu with white maline and lilies OF the
valley. These beautiful decorations were
artisticaily arranged by a master hand
giving the church the appearance OF a
beautifully arranged inner garden.
Inc bridal party entered the holy edi
nee TO the love strains Of MendIessohn's
march in the following order: Miss Con.
stahcia Niduarri Of Laredo, with Mr..
horace Barreda, brother Of the bride:
MISS E~ncarnacion Guerra of Edinburg
win Mr.. Jose Guerra. Miss Olive Cara
OF Falfurrias with Mr.. Cruz Gutierrez
OF Corpus Christi.
The bridesmaids were gowned in white
taHeta trimmed with lace and each ear
ried bouquets OF white asters and tube
roses. Following the bridesmaids came
the maid Of honor, Miss Virginia Bar.
reda, sister Of the bride. Miss Barreda
wore a beautiful gown of white charmese
Win chantilly lace trimmings and car
ried IN her right hand, artisticalIy ar.
ranged a bouquet Of white asters and
tube roses.
Following the attendants came the
pride, Miss Barrera, learir 2 on the arm
vi Etf father, Mr.. Francisco BaTrera.
Guerra. Her wedding gown was an art
OF elegant French creation of pearl
white crepe meteor and brides illusion.
draped daintily with the c0stliest Of
point lace and trimmed with pearls and
a medici collar. Her court train stream
ing from her shoulders were ornamented
with pearls. Her veil was fashioned aft
err Juliet pattern. trimmed with orange
blossoms. She carried in her arm a show
er bouquet Of lilies OF the vale. The lew
eiry worn by the bride was an artistic
diamond lavaliere, a wedding present
from the groom.
Passing gracefully up the aisle in a
measured step the bride was met at The
altar by the groom and Mr.. Eduardo Ga
HiDdf. the best man.
Following the ceremony the bridal
party and invited guests repaired TO the
home of the brides father where a sump-
tuous repast was served.
The home of the bride was decorated
especially for this occasion by the hand
OF an experienced horticulturist. who
spared no expense or skill in arranging
In beautiful designs lilies Of the valley
intcrtwined with violets n white ma
line, giving 10 the decorations a soft
quiet appearance.
The wedding feast over. the party as
sembled at the table Oh which rested the
wedding cake. In the cutting of this cake
Miss Alice Cara cut the ring. The wish
bone fell to the lot Of Miss ManueIita
Ramirez, the dime being drawn nv Miss
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17

issuing warrants for heads w the bill
board concerns AMI for property owners
who allow hiliboarhS "a H. erected nn
their lots lie SAYS in "A great many
cases the laws rave been violated flag
rantly. Thum also said he may ask the
council 70 repeal the billboard law.
which would mean the adjustment uf
~bilIboards. That. however, will NJ de-
cided. ne said. after the campaign i
ended. lie declared the offenders hal
been given many notices ~ comply with
the law. but had ignored them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17

cuIties which have for the past few
years arisen in hat country.
Rev. Herndon reported fine work
among the Baptist people, the congrega-
ton being larger than usual Sunday
and the Sunday school well attended.
He also reported a marriage yesterday
where two hearts were made glad. Rev.
Herndon will depart for Mercedes this
week at which place he will hold meet
ings.
Rev. McDougall reported a busy day
yesterday. I'm addition TO his regular
services 81 Sunday he performed n
baptism in the a~fternoon. His Sunday
services were we'll attended and profit
able.
The attendance ne the Methodist
church was far better than al the for
mcr Sunday services. Many of the con
gregation are away this week on their
vacation Many are expected to return
this week n which time the attendance
will be la'ler than they haze BEEN for
the past two Sundays.
Reports are that MI Sunday schools
are well attended and the Epworth
League shows unusual interest. The
younger set reported a fine social held
on last Tuesday evening at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Shelton whirh was
a very enjoyable affair, M il all OF these
socialS given bv the young people.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17

galveston, Texas. August IA tu,o
"ass midsummer session OF the TEXAS
"ooc Roads Association began herr IN
Gay. Following completion Of the cooa
roaus demonstration train tour thr ,urh
nor'h' west N south Texas in thu mas.
NO weeks A. G. Davis, President 81 IN,
National Highways Association wa, -.
rccted to be one Of the spcakers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17
WEATHER.

New Orleans, La, August IL
Unsettled tonight and Tuesday.
} Probably local thunder showers.
Light southerly winds.
OPINION.
The man l. a fool who when asked
for his candid opinion gives II.
VICE.
lie who II free from vice himself
Is the slower To suspect il in others.
ENDURING.
. You must endure that which can
rot he altered.
4
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nar"is y satisfactory priy X. especiall,
!" we" 81 the retail prices that corn
i bringing in Louisiana and Texas. The
corn y a good grade. dry and will ear
~ vel. Shipments are being made IN
the shuck and in addition a number ~
s"ei'ers are IN operation at various
points IN the Nalley.--Houston Post
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17
When il is noon in Brownsville. ID is
600 ". m. I'M LONDON.
6:09 p. N. IN PARIS.
$40 r. M. IN AMSmTERDAm.
6:54 n. m. I'M VIENNA.
8:0I r.. m. IN ST. PETERSBURG

Mans greatest activity II during the morning hours when he H. freshest In
mind and body a. nm been proven time anh again nv scientists Since he fx
most acive In mind amd body III iS certain hat his greatest acts WI the
day will be performed in the opening half of the day. Since those are facts II T.
certain that the afternoon IN benefit for soon afcr their ocu,rtner he
are flashed over the n "a cables that tread the bottom of the ocean
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17

To equip the New Womrn'S College ~
Delaware the Governor Of that state hnS
arranged % borrow $1,000 from the
Pennsylvania Railroad Relief Fund.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17

San Francisco j. 20 have a ncwSpapr-
owned. managed and circulated M wnm
cn. IN W NJ ~ run IN the interest M thr
Democratic party and Miss Mary Far
brother will be- the managing editor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17

When a man gets fresh hes spelling for
a fight.
Better an ounce OF did than a pound or
going to do.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17

Absence makes a mans hear. grow fond
sr-0f hi uifc'- folks.
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WAR IS WAGED BY HIGH
WAYS SOCIETY ON BILL
BOARDS AND SIGNB0ARDS


Peeksville, y. Y.-Edward :. Cornell.
secretary Of the National Highways Pro
tcctive Society. with a corps q men are
at work taking down advertising signs
along the highways as authorized by
Chapter SIG VI the Laws NJ the state M
New York. 1911. Working under this
law. Mr.. Cornell and his men have al
ready taken down fully n thousand If
such signs and the. are still busy m n.
They are working their way up the state
along the New York and Albany post
road and making trips inland along all Of
it, important branches. Not only are they
taking down signs already up. but they
are trying 10 convince big firms that this
method If advertising is a poor n and
80 preventing the erection Of new signs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17

The more a wise woman thinks the
less she IL apt to say.
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WAR is HELL!

That was the definition given by the famous Genera sherman when "A friend
asked him TO define conflict N the battlefield between man and nations IN was
a concise answer, me that showed in itself what manner o. nan II wa that
gave it,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-17

Denver, Colo.-A billboard fight has
been started by Commissioner Of Prop
crty Thum. lie declared his intention NJ
The evening world., 1914-04-24

~ different from the calm precisions.
Of times when there IL no war In
sight. One encountered It At the hat
terry landing OF the Governors Island
ferry. Beginning to-day the general
order requiring proof Of neoessary
business on the island II being strict
ly enforced before visitors are I'D.
mitted to the ferryboat. The precau-
ton Is not 80 much against possible
spies as II IL against interruption and
bother by the curious and by busy
bodies.
The Field Organization and Field
Regulation pamphlets are being dis-
tributed among the oflicers Of the
staff These 20 into the utmost Dc.
tail. Generally speaking. they show
the determination Of tho army 70 SIM
plify every part Of camp life and TO
travel as light a. is consistent with
health. Officsrs are limited to Afty
pounds Of baggage. The mess kit for
a division star Of twenty officers must
not weigh moro than 100 pounds. Dvsn
the status Of newspaper correspond
ents IL established. Correspondents
must hold credentials signed by tAe
Secretary of War: they then have ~
privileges and moral obligations Of
commissioned officers.
The Second Brigade Of the First n
vision Of the Department Of the East
has been on the Texas border for ooGne
time. The Seventeenth Infantry y 81
Eagle Pass and the Ninth at LAre0o.
Tho Fifth Infantry 10 at Piattse89
Barracks and the Second Cavalry Ct
Fort Ethan Allen. W. The rest oev
scattered from the Great Lakes 70 the
Panama Canal Zone. Ten Thousand
coast artillerymen whose places can b
taken by militia are available foe -.
fantry service In Nsxioo.
The evening world., 1914-04-24
Continued from First Pass.)

we're wrecked or burned. the eitissns
ave ned In all directions.
A train which reached Trinidad last
light was crowded with refugees from
he centre Of the disturbed district.
Many families have also ned to neigh.
boring ranches and other towns out Of
the strike zone.
Tho towns water supply Is cut off by
the destruction Of the pumping plant
which also supplied the camps at
Hastings. Delagua and Berwind.
Similar conditions exist In probably
q dozen mining camps In Huerafano
and Las Animas County to-day.
One thousand armed strikers from
the United Miners tent colony at
Aguilar early to-day were gathering
below Walsenburg to oppose the ad.
vance Of the state troops. Behind the
strikers lay the smoking ruins Of
eight great coal properties In tAe
coal field between Delagua ana Rouse,
over which fighting between strikers
and mine guards ragged all day.
One striker was shot In . battle In
the streets Of Walsenburg last night.
The list Of known dead in the Lud-
low district, where the miners tent
colony was burned. has grown "a
twenty nine and II 10 believed by
operators that at least a score more
strikers and guards lie dead In the
fields over which the fighting RACED