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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
LARGE ACREAGE OF
VEGETABLES IN THE
MERCEDES DISTRICT

Reports from Mercedes Indicate that
section # the Valley will make the larg-
est vegetable shipments this winter of
any point il the Valley The carrot and
beet acreage IN the Mercedes and WcSlaco
section i estimated nj approximately
2I'lo. and the acreage of other vegetables
j. reported large. Cabbage il NOT much
"f favnriic with the farmers inv that
district this year. the estimate placing
the acreage approximately .20o.
Interest in dairving j. also rapidly in
crra>ing among the farmers in both the
Mercedes and WeSlaco sections, farmers
from that part Of the Valley report.
Several shipments of high grade cattle
have been received recently and others
are expected within few weeks. r. r.
Graham received shipment this week
in which was included eight cows costin.
over 500 each.
We are going into dairyiug right. :"
was the statement made yesterday by "a
Mercedes man There " only one way
." max" the maximum profit from dairy
ing IN the Valley, and that j. hy securing
o:.ly the best JERSEY COWS money ,-"-- hwy
l'y doing this we will eventually build up
herds which will be- certain profit max
prS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
ARMISTICEDAY
CUSTOM Set BY
PRES. HARDING
Tribute to Unknown Soldier
Will Hereafter be Reg
ularIy Observed on Armis-
tice Day
Cry The Associated Press.l

WASlII\GTp\. u. g., Nov. IL. -
President Harding laid wreath of re-
memhrance on the tomb of the unknown
soldier ai Arlington cemetery today. II
was sci there aS wordlesS greeting
from the heart of America 10 the val
orouS aud honored son aud commcmorat
ed the first anniversary of hiS homcrom-
ing from France. II sci the custom for
the national observance of Armistice
Day il the future that will make the un-
known soldier from France the keeper
# the American annual expression IT
pride and glory in her SONS who fought
in France bc they living or dead.
Other tributes were brought 80 the
tomb Little groups of men and women
laid flowers on the tomb and General
Pershing'> offer was placed. \ mere
handful of spectators and little detarh-
mcntS of soldiers. sailors aud marines
were present when the president appear
cd with Secretaries Weeks aud DENLY
Not word was Spoken ~ the wreath
was laid on the tomb. The only ones
breaking the silence were those giving
the command 10 salute the firing squad
The president placed the wreath. stepped
back looking down on the slab. Silence,
hrrathlcSSnrSs followed. Slowly the pres
dent raised his hand in military salute.
Strengthened his shoulders and then left
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
CROWDS ATTEND
ARMISTICE DAY.
CELEBRATION.
San Benito Proves Excellent
Host to Hundreds Of Ex-
Service Men Who Attend
ed Celebration Saturday

Approximately fifty ex-service men
Of Brownsville left here Saturday morn
ing and took part on the San BenItQ
Armistice Day celebration. The World
War veterans went by way Of truck
and automobile. and marched in the
San Benito parade.
The parade, an unusually long and in
teresting one. was lead by Colonel Rice,
post commander at Fort Brown, and his
staff OF officers. The colonel was fol-
lowed by the Twelfth Cavalry band
Following the band came the colors
which were presented by the Woman's
auxiliary Of the San Benito post to the
Legion post. These colors were impress
sve and worthy Of praise.
The members of the San Benito Le-
gion followed the colors. and Browns
Vile cx-scrvlce men came next in the
parade. Behind this part Of the parade
came Sid Murray's San Benito band.
which was followed by floats Of differ
ent firms and persons in the city. The
floats were decorated in manner sig-
nlficant of Armistice Day. one of them
being arranged to represent the peace
conference.
The parade passed through the city
and into the park, where the colors
were offivially presented by the Auxil-
larry to the Post in San Bcnito. Legion
members Of both posts passed in re-
view in platoon formation before the
coors.
Following the conclusion OF the pa
rade, an excellent dinner was served nj
the depot platform in San Benito. The
San Eenito Mercedes football game was
played in the afternoon and a big street
dance held in the evening on San BENZ
to's one block Of city paving
The entire celebration was pronounc-
ed "A decided success by the Brownsville
post commander and by all who were
present. They declared San Benito
should be congratulated on its success.
All stores were closed during the dav
San Benito again emerged victor over
Mercedes in the football game played
on the formers field yesterday, the
score being 10 to s. Mercedes made one
touchdown and San Benito made one
touchdown. added the extra point, and
drop kicked a field goal for three
points. change was made in San
Benito's lineup. Darby and Armor be-
ing put at tackle and end. and Bruce
and second string player being used in
the hackficd as halves with Long as
full hack. Barbec for Mercedes played
stellar game.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
FOOTBALL RESULTS

~ DalIas-S. VI. r.. IL: Texas A. x
NJ. u.
A. Austin Texas. 10: Southwestern.
Al Boston Boston College. ~: Bay
Ter. q.
~ Sherman-AuSiin College. 20: r.
a. H.. Z.
Al Houston Rice Institute. 81: Ar
kansas. ..
Iowa 3S; Minnesota II
Centre, 20: Washington and Lee. a.
Princeton. 10: Harvard. =.
Yale ;: Maryland :.
Northwestern ~ Purdue 13.
Penn Stat. ~: Carnegie Tech q.
West Virginia ~: Indiana u.
Denton Normal 80; East Texas Nor
NAL ~
Trinity II: Danie |. Baker :.
Vanderbilt -: krnfurky a.
bkiahoma University Is: Missouri II.
Cornell -: Dartsmouih q.
Tennessee ~: Mississippi Aggies :.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
Tidal Wave and Earthquake Devastate Chile Coast
Wilson Says Peace Can
be Attained by Active
Cooperation for Justice

persons" now standing IN the way could
find presently their weakness no match
for the strength If a moving providence. "
The former president Spok. from the
pnriico of his residence without a manu-
script or notes. lie spoke five minutes.
This il The first talk that former PreSi-
dent Wilson has made on public que>-
tions since he was stricken three years
ago, AMI his third public appearance
since h. left the White House. The ap-
pcaraLce Of the president was the sig
nal for prolonged cheers. He responded
with n smile, raising his hat. lie was
assisted by negro servant. The ad-
dress was responded to by Henry Nor
gcnihan, former ambassador 10 Turkey.
The former president said ia part:
e While We prescribe condiii", for Arm
i~iiS Dav. wr caunnt concur in the e.
fahlishment Of permanent peace. that was
brought about bv group in the senate
who preferred personal and partisan
motives 90 The honor of the country and
the peace Of the world. They d. not re-
present the United States because the
United States is moving forward and they
are slipping backward Where their slip
II have been rrfleciing gu the radical
difference between the ArmiSfice, a mere
ucgation. and peace. positive and con
structivc ! am not mlitariSiic but n
plain, practical citizen who would profit
hy The experiences "f the past and not
indulge in dav dreams. | do not want
war; none of ~ seek il. hut complete
disarmament on our part alone will never
prevent il.
Only last year the subject of disarm
amcnt an land was bruached hut some
nations interested declined even 10 dis
cuSs IL with Us. We are and have been
practically IA a state Of disarmament. and
new only adyucaie moderate measure of
preparation far national insurance Any
other view of the question - fallacious.
foolish and fatuouS.
The singing of southern melodies by
chorus opened the program. Then WI
son appeared. lie was presented with a
basket Of flowers from Virginia. New
Jersey and the District of Columbia.
After the program No disposition Of the
crowd To- break M was shown. Mr..
Wilson appeared ia his window and was
cheercd many times. the final cheer be-
ing for the League of Nations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
LEGION PLANS
BIG EDUCATION
WEEK, DEC. SO
National Commander Owsley
Announces Plan in Armis-
tice Day Address at Lin
coin, Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. Nov il.-Alvin
Owsley. national commander Of the
American Legion following his dedica-
tion of the new capitol Of Nebrasks to-
day called attention 20 the American
Legion's Education Week Dee. 3 20 Q. ne
one Of the legion's most important OBJ
jectives for the year.
The program which has been endor-
sed by United States Commission II
Education Tigert and the National Fdu-
cation Association. will start Amari-
canism work that will progress and
bear results as time sdvan -. One
feature will be adoption Nv patriot
ic citizens Of illi.ar,tes fpr tire pur-
pose Of teaching them h,w 10 read and
write. After this is accomplished II IL
the intention Of the American Legion
to see that proper reading matter is
placed in their hands
Mr.. Owsley in speaking of Educa-
tion week said:
I'VE. or the Lcgi W, IN looking back
ward TO four years ago rsnIrrn5er we
stood amid the ruins Of ;h. world.
flushed with a victory dearly am. hap
py that the horrors Of war wer.' enced.
and determined in a vague way thrt
such conflict should not be repeated.
with that determination we -c,lrn-
ed to our home land carrying win %
new ideals. and old ones better uaicr-
stood. From that determination RAPID
~ grew concrete and united efforts
looking far ahead to universal peace.
To-day we can say that our duty IN
being performed. Steadfastly we have
upheld the principles Of law an trGsr.
worked for economic progress of all cur
people. seized every opportunity TO SOW
the seeds Of loyalty to our fiar, and es-
tsblished an intelligent program for
the patriotic education Of our children.
the citizens OF tomorrow.
"In few days. on Dec 3. the Ameri-
can Legion will open a week for the
national observance and the study OF
education in the home. school and
church; the duty Of citizenship: how
we can and should help the immigrant
become an American; why we need bet
ter trained and better paid teachers:
why illiteracy II blot on our nation
and how to stop III; why the country
boy and girl should have an equal op-
pOrtunity with the city brother and
sister. and the Importance Of physical
education. Every legionnaire is urged
20 help make Education Week a sue
cess
I'm reverence to the memory Of our
comrades who fell in the great strug-
gle for world freedom. we dedicate our
best efforts TO our disabled comrades
who today are living reminders Of our
duty 70 carry on for them"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
American Red Cross Should
Have Ten Million Members

An appalling situation Of suffer
ing. involving hundreds of thou
sands of people who have been fore
cd to flee from their homes in the
Near East and TO seek refuge i'm
lands already burdencd with care,
has emphasized TO the people Of this
country that the American Red
Cross il our National Emergency
Fund with which to meet great cris-
is in disaster. The accentration Of
the fact is the greater in that the
particular calamity now appalling to
humanity has fallen just in advance
Of the American Red Cross annual
Roll Call.
The resources of the American
Red Cross must be annually replen-
ished through the Roll Call. This
year the summons is seconded by a
concrete emergency Of the kind that
Is ever liable TO be prccipitated up
on the world. 1t IL impossible for
the Red Cross to be dependent on a
public appeal for specific objects,
because when emergency and disas-
ter face US we have no time to wait
until funds can be raised. The Red
Cross II our every-ready agency for
responding 10 the call of calamity the
moment the alarm is sounded.
The American Red Cross should
have a minimum membership Of ten
million in order that its reserves may
be equal to our domestic and our
foreign emergencies in humane pur-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12

Although the Rice Intitute Freshmen
made most Of the gains, and had the
bali during the larger part of the
game. they failed to break through the
Brownsville defense when the ball near
ed the locals goal, and the game with
the high school on the local field yes
tcrday afternoon ended in a tie s 10 8.
Rrownsvillc's entire line played a hard
game although the heavy and fast
freshmen backfield mad cgains around
tackle and end on cross bucks time and
time again. only 10 lose the ball on
downs or tumble rs they ncared
Brownsville goal.
Brownsyille's touchdown came in the
first quarter when Celaya went through
tackle for 26 yards and crossed the
goal line. The big fullhack for Browns
willie played stellar game throughout.
and followed Steve through tackle.
broke loose from two men and finally
went across for the first touchdown.
Graham's try AZ drop kick failed and
the score stood s 20 in favor OF
Brownsville.
The freshmen made their touchdown
IN the SECOND quarter after receiving
punt on BrownSvillc's 30 yard line.
The fish had been stopped on Browns
ville's one yard line and Celaya kick
ed out to the 30-yard lire. An end run
for 20-yards. two line bucgs for two
yards each and a run around right end
for the remaining distance netted the
0wlets their score. Try at drD kick
was missed.
Both teams fought hard throughout.
The Owlets threatened 10 score several
times. but the local defense frightened
down and held the heavier team. Hop
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
BROWNSVILLE HIGH AND
RICE FRESHMEN PLAY
TIE GAME, SCORE 6-6

kins for Rice. played a stellar game in
the hackfield. athoubh the whole team
worked good. He made the touchdown
and also made many gains through the
line. Brownsville's entire eleven play
ed the same brand Of football which
has characterized them all season, al
though they made only one first down
through the Rice line; the run for
touchdown. The only substitutions
made were at the end positions. and
Tijerina for Graham late in the game.
Smith and Pickett started the game
at ends and played good ball on the
defensive. Smith was injured and was
replaced by Biggs, while Fernandez
went in for Puckett. Smith and Fernan-
dez went in again In the second half.
hut Smith had 10 be taken out on ac-
count of another injury. Castillo sub
stituted for Fernandez late in the game
Stephens and Bennett played Al tack
le and did good work. Steve was in ev-
cry play, and on several occasions broke
through and tackled the Rice backs for
a loss. Gains were made by the fresh
men through and around tackle. hut the
line held well considering the differ
ence in weight. Jones and Davenport
both played stellar games at the guard
positions. Davenport recovered two fum-
oles in the first quarter and was down
the field on every punt Jones caught
forward pass in the last quarter for 10
yards after a Rice back had tried to
break il up. Pierce at center played
his usual steady game and was good on
both defense and offense.
In the backfielG the team played equal
ly we'll Richards and Nalent getting in
or tackles on the defense. Although
t'ontiaued on Page ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
WILL NOT HONOR
PARDON DRAWN BY
LIEUT.. GOVERNOR
nv The Associated Pressl

JACKSON. Miss. Nov. IL. See
reiary Conan of the prison hoard re-
fused - honor the pardon issued to two
negro life termer~ w Lieutenant Gov
ernnr Casieel. acting lieutenant governor
while Governor Small was attending the
football game NJ Memphis.
The governors secretary refused the
pardon blanks whrm the lieutenant gov
ern"r called for them. caSteel made
ont the forms and had the secretary of
state sign. and the legality of the ques-
rion will hc determined ~ the courts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
GENERAL PEREZ.
AT
PACHUCA, Mex.
fBv The Associated Pressl

MEXICO CITY. Mexico. Nov. II. China
fIilod"re Perez. rebel general who has
been operating in IIidalgo gave him
self ~ 10 the federal commander ~
farhnrn aud iS being held pending in
struciionS from President Ohrcgon.
Perez was with Carranza during the
flight ending IN the latters death. lie
refused fhr new governmeff'S demands
e. surrender those involved aud be
came n rebel leader. He surrendered
and was granted amnesty hui later took
the field again lie explained his ne
tions had been caused by loyalty 90 Muir
Ria but Murgia's death released him from
his premise.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
MARCHERS ASK
AMNESTY FOR
64 PRISONERS
tBy The Associated Prcssl

WASHINGTON. ~. a.. Nov. II. --
Petitioners for a general amnesty 10 inn
prs"ned vi"latorS of the war laws uiil-
ized the spirit of ArmiStice Dav 10 em-
dcav"r 20 Influence the president tn
pardon ~ men still serving sentences
under the espionage act.
With band of more than 2tn. march
erS descended on the White House soon
after the president returned from the
cemetery. and paradcd around Fe. n>yl-
vania avenue, but were stopped by po
liccmen when they turned into the White
House grounds. The president was in
his study while the parade passed and
saw none of IT,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
Is YEAR OLD BOY
FACING CHARGE OF
NUMBERING YOUTH

FORT WORTH. Texas. Nov. II. -
Edwii Eurkhard age II. was charged
with murder in the juvenile court her"
following he death If Albert Troy Coker
age L.. FRIDAY. The two were out hunting
on November I. ard a passing truck found
Cocker alone. shot IN the back. lie was
brought home aud died FRIDAY. Burk
hart was arreSie ed after the shooting and
was rcarre>ted Friday when the charge
was changer from assault ID murder 10
charge "f murder.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
(By The Associated Prcss.l }

WASHINGTON. -. g.. Nov. II. -
Woodrow Wilson told the host of friends
and admirers making nm ArmiSiicc hay
visit to his home that world of peace
could hr brought about only by active
cooperation for Justice" and mot hy
amnhle phrases" America always
stood for justice. he added. and "puny
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
BLEACHERS COLLAPSE;
SEVEN ARE INJURED

NORMAN. Okla. Nov. IL. -- \ trag-
ety was narrowly averied in the Mis-
s"uri-oklahoma game when the north
blra,hers. erected for standing room.
collapsed. dropping about loco specta-
tors several feet To the ground. Only
were injured. and before night. all were
discharged from the hospital
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
DEATH REPORTS COMING
IN FROM CHILEAN CITIES
IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS

(By The Associated PressD
VALPARAISO. Nov. II.-Scv.
en:y are dead and 80 injured at
Coquimbo as n result Of the earth
quake. The business district Of the
city has been destroyed according
to reports. Five thousand are home
less mt Ova'le, Hap. and other
towns in that district. Efforts Of
Chilean naval vessels To get In
Communication by radio with ships
nj AntofaKssta arc fruitless.
ANTOFACASTA. Nov. II.-Up-
wards or one hundred persons
were killed and many seriously
injured in the earthquake In Copi-
po.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
HARVARD CRIMSON is
DEFEATED BY TIGERS
(By The Associated Press }

The Princeton team that looked 81 long
before leaping' and jumped when the ad-
versary exposed himself by fumbles
brought out another victory for opp"r
tunists in football Princeton turned
two Harvard fumhlcS into touchdowns.
Gehrke's tumble III the first quarter
opened the wav for n touchdown and
Spauding's muff IN the third period
paved the way for field goal. The
scoring came after Harvard had taken
The lead in the first period by a field
goal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
SENATOR REED MAKES
ARMISTICE DAY TALK
TO ST. LOUIS PEOPLE


ST. LOUIS. No, Nov. IL. - Warn
ing of combat on All American in
fluences IN the United States and plea
safe for democracy now make America
safe for democracy 10 now make America
safe for Americans was the KEYNOTE ~
an Armistice Day speech by senator
James A. Reed today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
FREE ZONE PLAN
ELIMINATED In
new TARIFF LAW

American Chamber of Commerce of
Mexico is authority for the state
mcnt that both Mexico and the
United States have dropped the
free zone idea for the present, al
though several months ago there
appeared to he enthusiasm for the
project.
The United States turned its
back on the scheme deliberately
by cutting out Of the tariff bill
Just passed the free zone provi-
sions, says recent issue Of the
Chamber Of Commerce Bulletin,
"and Mexico is killing the plan
here by ignoring IT,"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
LONGHORN PLAYER
BADLY INJURED

AI'STI\. Texas. Nov. H. The Tex
rs University Lonrhorn were badly
crippled when George Garderc quarter
back sustained n broken Jaw in the
Southwestern game TODAY. Frank Stacy.
regular quarterback. y "nt with mn in
iured knee Garirrr i out for the rest
nf tho season. Coach Whitaker Is un-
decided who 10 play ~ quarter against
oklahoma Saturday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12

poses. In the tight Of my experiences
in relief work throughout the world
i feel il a duty TO express my per-
sonal hope that the people of Amer
ica will show their confidence i'm
their Red Cross in this Roll Call i'm
unmistakable terms. Let's all get be-
hind the Red Cross and give it ten
million members for its great work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
FARMER FOUND DEAD;
ACCIDENT BELIEVED
fBy The Associated Press.l

not STb\. Texas. Nov IL. John
Iiloti. aged farmer was found dead at
his home on Hickory Island with bullet
wnund through hi> heart. Investigators
decided the gun which he usually kept
under his pillow must have dropped 10
the floor and discharged accidentally.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
IOWA DEFEATS MINI.
WITH NO DIFFICULTY

IOWA CITY. Iowa. Nov. ~. Iowa
had little difficulty in winning from
Minnesota. Line smaSheS hy both teams
featured the game. Iowa scored All her
points IN the first half. while Minnesota
scored in the first Of the last period.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
TIDAL WAVES SWEEP
SHORES OF HAWAII;
SOME DAMAGE DONE
(By The Associated Press

mo. Hawaii. Nov IL Nine tidal
waves swept Milo hay for eighteen hours
crdng al moon. the first six waves be-
Ing the largest. Sampans belonging 10
Japanese living on the water front were
washed ashore Ten were carried out ~
sea. hut il j. believed that no persons
were aboard them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
fBy The Associated press.l

y - Ff'''NF"N'H Tt7'n'I
SANTIAGO. Chile. Nov. II.--Au
earthquake Of great magnitude aud
far spread rocked Chile from end to
end today. II was accompanied by a
tidal wave and the combiIcd force
Of the earth tire nors and the sweep
of water did vast damage the 80
tent Of which u is inpo a-ihie to
estimate on account Of '@c irit-
graph lines 5cing down IT, Narious
places.
In the province 81 NEan,a I9b
were killed aad many injured 20
far a. adyirc- stp'.. Man are Sc
riously injured. many houses have
been abandoned
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
PRICE HELPS OUT FARMERS
nv The Associated rrrssD

MEMPHIS Texas. Nov. 13.-Cotton
receipts here have been 10000 bales up
"a the present time, according to the
county officials. Hall county will max.
between $1,000 and 10000 bales this
season. il j. said. and that despite the
short crop the price is helping the far,
merS very materially in caring for
their obligations incurred during ths
last year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-12
UNIQUE PENALTY is
IMPOSED ON PLAYERS
BY KALAMAZOO COACH

KALAMAZOO. Mich. Nov. Ia
Because seven players fumbicd the
ball in yesterdays game with Val
psraiso University. Coach Young Of
Kalamazoo College gave each ran
and ordered them to carry them
everywhere they went during 'he
week. Should any he found without
the football. no matter where. &C
will he thrown off the team.