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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-15

stepping TURN, anu LAWS anu
Pelle, equilibrists, and the Four
Phillips, gymnasts, complete a
corking fine bill.
BELASCO On Sunday after
noon "Gaieties of 1929" the largest
production that has ever played
vaudeville, will open an engage
n1ent at the Shubert -Belasco.
There are over 100 people. in the
company, all seen in the course
of a pretentious revue in two acts
and twenty-six scenes. Among the
featured novelties are travesties
on THE Charm School, Mecca"
The Bad Man. The Bat"
Little Old New York" and other
plays which have scored Broad
way successes.
The chief comedian is Sam How
ard. who gives representations of
stars. In the cast of principals
are Jack Rice, Will II. Philbrick,
Alexandra Dagmar, Peggy Brown,
Nova Dempsey, William H.
Pringle, Norma Hamilton, John
Quinlan. Mary Gleason, Lillian
Norworth, Bob Gilbert, Victor
Bozart. Anthony Joachim, Jack
Hall, BeNsie Hoban and Francis
Mahoney.
RAMS HEAD-Two recitals will
be given on Monday and Tuesday
evenings of next week at the
Rams Head Playhouse, when
RosaIind Fuller and Anita Enters
will present their program in
time" of English folk songs and
dance compositions. Miss Fuller,
who has recently been playing
Ophelia to John Barrymore Ham
let in New York city, will give
readings from Shakespeare, in ad-
dition to her songs, and Miss
Enters will appear in number
of dances in which she made
such hit last summer in the
Pinwheel Revue in New York.
Tickets for these two recitals at
the Rams Head Playhouse, 1882
Eighteenth street
STRAND Another lively
vaudeville bill will be presented
at the Strand next week, begin
ming with Sunday matinee. Earl
e. Mountain and his Greenwich
Villagers will feature the variety
portion of the program.
"GreenWich Villagers" is de-
scribed as a sparkle of Bohemia
and a capable cast of eight
vaudevillians lis responsible fot
the good round of merriment- pro-
vided.
Jarrow, the celebrated Euro
pean eonjuror, is a clever ma
nipulatoF; Tom Overholt and
Lillian Young will offer a comedy
satire entitled Special Delivery;
Stevens and Laurel will present
their Sparkling Series Of Songs
and Steps and the Vincent
Brothers. tripIe-bar artists, will
further the cause of laughter
with their comedy ability on the
Shirley Mason features the
screen offering. Pawn Ticket
2I0."
COSMOS-"The Second Fiddle"
a first.ru2 photoplay probably will
he the outstanding feature of in
1erest at the Cosmos Theater next,
week, despite the fact that :"Shad-
OWs." a big and brilliant singing,
dancing and talking fantasy is also
to be offered in addition to sew
eral other high-class vaudeville
acts and pictures. Glenn Hunter,
the popular screen star, takes the
leading role in the picture. He is
supported by Mary Aston and sew
eraI other favoriteS of Washing
ton movie lovers. The feature
vaudeville number, which is to he
beautifully costumed and staged,
is said to he somewhat above the
average for this type Of entertain
ment.
Other vaudeville numbers will be
Alexander and Field. billed as
1.-TWO of the Idle Rich on d Breeze
r;s Ctn-a n. I,vo
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
CONTRACTS FOR
DEC. ALMOSTTWO
MILLION in TEX.
State and Federal Aid Given
Texas Counties in Month
Exceeds Half Million Dol
lars for Highways

AUSTIN, Texas. Jan. H. Contracts
for the construction VI state highways
ILL Tcxas let during the month 81 Dec
cnbcr Gadcs the direction of the State
Highway commission. amounted 70
- .>27 .7S6. according 10 the monthly
summary ~ the department obtained
today. The contracts were on 2iG mile,
a. highway.
by far the largcs. portion Of the
highways On which contracts were let
are of gravel type. this type Of con
strueti on composing I3i miles Of IN.
total. Grading stands second in total
amount. with - miles. followed bv con
crete construction, 2S.5I miles. and ma
cadam. 3.71 milc.. The contracts also
include one for the construction Of q
bridge ard three for the building of
drainage structures.
Tom Green county leads other coun.
ties of the state for the total mileage
or which contracts were let during the
north wi,h 81 miles.
A summary Of December lettings FOL.
lows.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
CURTAIL Sale
OF FDENATURED
ALCOHOLINU.S.

WASHINGTON. L. G. Jan. l7.-Dras-
tic curtailment Of dealings "a deHaturcd
Industrial alcohol h@s been decided upon
by the federal prohibition authorities
a. the next step ia the campaign to
combat the Illicit liquor traffic.
Orders have been issued -esokinr
scores Of dcalc-s permits. including
that issued 10 the largest alcohol pro
ducing plants IN the country. b. Acting
Prohibition Director ieilowicy of New
York
The prohibition enforcement officials
are known 10 have .ccvred evidence that
the great bulk % Christmas D ver5ges
sold in many cities in tine country were
manufactured from Illegally diverted al
conol.
The decision was reached here after
"A conference with the heads of the
principal bureaus. Much Of the alcohol
used a base for Christmas liquor
was declared by the prohibition agents
to have been rerectified from stocks
supposedly dcnatured ~ accordance with
the government regulations
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
ROBBERS LOOT
FOUND IN AUTO
ATFARMHOUSE

PAWHIShA. Okla Jan. I1-An
automobile IN whi-h was foand approx
imntcly $1,000 in cash and bonds. iarn-
tificd IN the police a. u part VI thu
loot secured by the robbers who vest.r-
Gay held up bank al Cambridge. Kans..
was discovered last night near n farm
house two miles from here.
Ralph hlopten. who admitted that ~
participated In the hvidup. was cap
tured. authorities announce +. &. Y.
Hamilton. who was perhaps fatally
wounded IA a gun fight which followed
ne robbery. was left with Kloptcn. who
was also badly wounded, AZ farm,
house. The other bandit has succeeded
IN making his escape.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
OHIO ENGINEER
COMMENDS ROAD
WORK IN COUNTY

r. ~. Archer ~ I.yfard was in
Brownsville to-day. accompanied PM hi>
hrniherin law and sister Mr. ami Mrs
Edward Merry and their lifrIe daughter
and his mother in law. Mrs Jeru>ha
Craig. all of Caldwell Ohio. They spent
The dag seeing Brownsville md Mata-
moroS. returning - I.yford this after
noon.
Mr. Merry Is comfy surveyor of his
conntv anI has just finished the cor
~trnctian IL one ~ ihr longest hard
surfaced roads III Ohio. IL IL especially
Interested IN the road huilding which
our county is doing ai.l eomplimenic,l
the substantial work which has been
accomplished in this Fine.
Upon being aucsiinnrd aS 80 Ill.,
"pinion II The work. Mr. Merry remarked
that il looked ,css good 10 him. 'hoash
he would offer ~" criticisms One Is
ne unrycnrs~ resulting from the con-
~irInii"n ~ the expansion points. which
hnwercr he noted j. being remcdird ht
the use "f concrete finishcrS The other
Is the grade of the ont side ~ curves ~
the read, which may 'ut~ivc q tendency
iu cause ~ p-~.tlins ~ automobiles n'nv-
ing rapidly on account ~ centrifugal
force This i remcdied he STATES. by
eirvafjng the grade 81 the enier edge
of The curve. which does away with that
tendency.
MIR Merry j. greatly pleased with
what h. has seen 90 the Valley. and II i
p"Ssihlc thar he may be induced al some
NOT far distant day ~ move ~ this see.
tun y" make hi~ home. NV expects Il,
spend a week ur 80 with MI Archer
M Ixforsl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
THREE GIRLS WALK FROM
N. YORK TO BROWNSVILLE:
ON WAY TO SAN FRANCISCO

From New York City TO Brownsville.
Texas. il "some hike" a. the dough
boys say. but three New York girls.
Misses Margaret Walter, Jewel Oliver
and Edith Chamberlain. have accom-
plshcd the feat. arriving in Browns
vile last night after having "hiked"
almost $500 miles since June 5.
The girls state they have enjoyed
every day Of the trip. and expect TO
continue their pilgrimage 70 San Fran
cisco. leaving Brownsville Friday and
following the border routc by way of
Mission, Rio Grandc City, Laredo and
Eagle Pass to III PaSo- They will spend
some time on the Pacific coast. where
they have srclativcs. and return east
next winter.
Ten girls constituted the party that
originally left New York City. but
seven ~ them decided that the tramp
over the Alleghenies was too strenuous
and turned back. The other three con-
tinued the journey. their route taking
them through Maryland. West Virginia.
Ohio. Indiana and Illinois. They spent
a few days in Chicago and then walked
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
WORKER WILL SPEAK
In CITY THIS WEEK

Mrs. Dixie Il. Tucker. former ission-
AIRY worker IN the Near East. arrived in
brownsville last night. and viii spend
several days III this -Slty. making ad
dresses at the schools. churches and
clubs in an effort 20 secure clothing.
food and other material for the starving
people 81 the Near East
She will work the entire Valley and
expects 10 send out large quantity Of
old clothes. corn. cotton, money, and
in fact. anything that might b. used
She will make arrangements for talk
70 the school children. DR. Tucker IL
also promoting "a joint service of all
churches in the city on Sunday night.
a. which service she will appeal 10 the
church members for aid.
Dr. Tucker T. being assisted in her
work by several club women of Browns
vile. She has worked in the Near East
and can graphically describe the terri
he conditions and misery which exist
in that part Of the world.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
GUARDS Open
fire ON Band
OF SNUCCLERS
Mexican Customs Officers
Make Big Haul Of Snug
eled Goods Above Inter-
national Bridge Last Night

A band of twelve Mexican smueglers
was dispersed and merchandise valued
at approximately $l5.n00 was Seizco
last nigh, By Mexican Customs guards,
under the command Of Emaliano Izaguir-
re. commander of mounted guards IN
the Matamoros district, short distance
above the international bridge. The
goods seized consisted Of $50 pairs ot
shoes. silks estimated to be worth
$4,000. and large quantities of high
grade toilet soaps. French perfumes,
etc. The goods had been transported
across the river on floats. the SNUG
glers swimming the stream and towing
the goods.
Matamoros customs Officers had re-
ceived information that the goods were
TO be transferred from the American
side of the river. and force of ten
customs guards were detailed for the
capture. The smugglcrs had crossed tho
river and were evidently preparing 70
transport the goods into town in az
automobile when the guards surprised
them. The guards opened fire and the
smugglers Immediately broke and ran.
Some succeeded in reaching the river
and crossing to the American side. ac-
e1rding 10 reports received this morn
ing Others jumped down the river bank
ard made their escape in the darkness
No one was harmed BY the thirty or
more shots fired BY the guards. % far
as could be aScertaiHed this morning
The smugelcrs were taken completely
~ surprise and had no opportunity to
-Teturn the fire Of the guards
The smuegled goods were landed be-
tween the international bridge aud Tho
"a'amoros railroad station, just back OF
the Matamoros Ice plant. There j.
small cabin near tbe river ~ that place
aud il j. helicvfd the building has
been used as cache for smurcled
Foofs- The smugglers had a Dodge car
waiting for them near the building. and
the car was seized by the customs Of
ficerS.
= Ma.amoros officials report there has
been considerable smuggling on this
section of the border. and the mounted
guards under the command ef Friiliano
lzaguifrc are making q determined cf-
fort to suppress the smuggling Several
small hauls Of merchandise have been
mae recently. hut the seizure last
night was the largest that has been
made on this section of the border in
several years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
WHISKEY CONSIGNED
TO MEDICAL CORPS
OF ARMY Is SEIZED
tI:y The Associated Press. .

OMAHA. Jan. l7.-Thc prohibition di-
rector of Nebraska seized an express
office case Of whiskev today consigned
~ the army medical supply section AZ
ST. Louis to the medical supply officer
at Omaha. and then wrote to prohibit
ton headquarters for further instruc-
tions.
The acting attending surgeon ~ Forr
Crook said that whiSkcy. like salts and
quinine is requisitioncd whenever need
ed. The medical officer at ST. Louis
said that il il customary for the s..
rcquisition. including whiskey. without
question. when the requiSition Is known
10 have come from the proper authori-
ties
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
"DENATURED" FORD
USED BY SMUCGLER

A new and novel stunt 10 fool Gus
toms officers failed to work. a. shown
w the fact that the stunt u in the
custody of customs officials here. after
having been seized with booze in IL.
The new contrivance is Ford truck.
with the body huiit ON "A hollow box
frame, and the body which l. compara-
lively light. works on hinges attached
20 the rear OF the automobile This
makes il possible 10 lift the truck bed
from the frort and use the secret box
on the inside for storing booze. The
truck was seized Saturday and its driv-
e.. Antonio Rico. arrested on charge
81 having two quarts Of me~cal in his
possession. Tie was arprchended by the
city marshal Of In Fcria and turned
over to Customs Officer II. ID. Brown.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17

20 81 Louis. following the Katy line to
Houston and the Gulf Coast Lines 10
Brownsville. with the exception of n
brief jaunt 70 San Antonio.
We have met adventures Of All
kinds" one or them stated u 4 repcr-
ter this morning. but one OF the fun
niest was at kingsville where thev
thought We were prohibition agents. n
seems that some young men in Kings.
willie recently had N rather startling rx-
perience with lady prohibition agent.
and they had a vivid rembrance of the
occasion ard are still suspicious Of everv
stranger that enters the town
We decided that we wanted ta 80
Texas. We had heard OF the Rio Grande
Valley and couldn't resist the temnt..
tion 70 extend our hike to this mart a.
the country"
The girls will visit Matamoros before
leaving Brownsville They carry "pu.,
tent with them. camp in the omen. ara
are enjoying every day of their trir
they state. They are making exneraa.
by selling court plaster and first WA
supplies. -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
COURT DIRECTS
TESTIMONY TO BE
CONTINUED TODAY

BASTROP. La. Jan. l7.--Iudge Oodcm
today ovcrruled the objection Of counsel
for r. VI Gray. witness in the open
hearing into the kidnapping and Staying
Of Wat, Daniel and Thomas Richards.
directed that Gray. should continue his
testimony begun ycsterdr.-. Judge
0dom. however. repeated the ruling
Of yesterday that Gray should not Nc he
quired 10 answer any question that
might involve the possibility of incrim-
mating statements.
Gray was dismissed from the stand.
Tom X. IIisrinbotham testified that he
and Gray went 10 the homo of his coll
sin. William IIigginbotham. on the night
Of August - because of threatening
letters received ~ the lattrr. Appre-
hcn<inn was felt for hi~ safety.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
EXPLAINS REASON
FOR EXPELLING or PAPAL
FROM REPUBLIC

MEXICO CITY. Jan. l7.-Eoreign
Secretary Pani cahied Cardinal
Ga~parFi. papal secretry of state.
today an explanation of President
Obregon's action in eNpelling Mon
signor Filippi for participation in
alleged Illegal religions ceremonies.
The me sage states that the cerc-
monies were held in violation of
the constitution. public tranquility
and historical preccdcnts regarding
religious activities il national poll
ties These we're a. igned a. Pres
ident obregon's reasons for taking
action.
The message stated that Mexico
offer religious freedom to every
one.
The Catholics are planning
huge demonstration TO he given to-
morrow night when Mon 'igner Fill
inpi leaves fer Laredo en- route from
Mexico for New York CITY.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
MISS ROSE STOWE AND
FRED WHITE MARRIED

Miss Rose Stowe and Fred j. White
were married today In San Antonio.
News of the event was received hy wire,
with no details. The bride is the daugh-
ter of Mrs l.. A. Stowe and the late
Captain George Stowe Of this place. She
wns born and reared in Brownsville and
has numerous friends here who are
greatly Interested in the news of her
marriage. She was employed as a
teacher in the public schools for sever
Al years. She has been residing IN San
Antonio for several months with her
brother. George Stowe. Mr. white was
for several years resident OF Browns
vile. having been employed by the
firm cf W. H. Mason. Jr Since leaving
hrre. he has been living In Corpus
Christi.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
EXPECT ARREST TO
SOLVE GOOSE CREEK
FLOCCINC AFFAIR

HOUSTON. Texas. Jan. 1.-THE solu-
ticn of the Goose creek fioggings is ex-
pectrd 70 follow the arrest last night Of
Goose creek man. The sheriff said he
had sufficient evidence against the man
and expected 70 be able TO gain the
names Of several others involved IN the
affair.
The Goose creek klan Of the Knights
of the ku Klux Klan condemned the
flogging Of Mrs. n. III. Harrison and II.
A. Armand and denied any rcsponsibiii-
~ in the affair. They have offered
their assistance in discovering and pun
ishing the criminals.
l'nnnie Lee Harrison. age = years.
daughter of Mrs Harrison. was taken to
the county Jail She declared The man
arrested was one ~ the group who
whipped her mother.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17

WASHINGTON. H. G.. Jan. II
The American debt commission has
frankly told the british mission that II
could h"i assent ~ ANY plan NC settle
mrnt ~ Great ffitan'~ var debit whi-h
ronld not D." expected to receive M. ap-
prevail of congress this session. accord
imE a. Information received al The treas
nry tnday
The determination "f the president rot
To call an extra SeS>ion II the new
congress. the question would have ~
~ held III ah.yanr- until next wear II
congress failed % ratifv any agreement
~ this time. II was argued that during
that ti.ne conditions affecting The re-
fun'iiur might ~ - changed ~ t. re-
dIiirr ncshtiafinuS far "A new settlement
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
TO DREDGE RIVER CHANNEL

hEAI MONT Texas. Ian II. Pre-
hminrry work necessary f"r obtaining
rigit of way end dumping grounds along
ih" Sabine ard Nes-hes rivers in order
thai the channels may ~ lr.ia.d Ia "a
dci4ih uf 70 feet j. under WAY. The
plans are ~ make the channels from
Beaumont and Orange 10 the Gulf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
new COTTON RATE
GRANTED BY ship
BOARD HEARING
tEv The Associated Press ,

ATLANTIC CITY. Ian l7-An
agreement "n r"ston diffe~entialS has
h"cn reached ~ American shipping men
W.T." have been r"nf-rring here under the
auspices " the shipping board.
The freight rate "a cniton will l.. in
creased from seventeen 20 twenty cents.
This makes shipments IN southern ship
r"r~ ~ Liverpool and other European
,iii"~ ne same rate a. II chargr, II The
cotton is shipped from New York.
oifieial~ SLY il viii Increase shipments
from New Orleans and Galveston
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
CHARGE AGAINST
RANGER CAPTAIN
DISMISSED TODAY

WACO. Texas. Jan. Ranger Cap
tain Shusnafc TO-DAY explained Ia Judge
Alexander the removal If Miss Naomi
Hnnchrr and her brothers. Horace aud
l'rrnard. from Mcl.ennan county in con
nrctinn with the GRADY Skipwnrih mur-
der. He said the action was necessary
IN order 10 get Information on the muir
der ready for court use. H. gave Snm-
mnry evidence.
The Judge dismissed tho charge al
preventing the defendants from com
munirating with counsel which was
made against Shumate. The hahraS
crrrnS hearing ~ Ivory Clay. negrn. in
connection With the murder. was post
poncd.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
'H|DALGO co. HIGHWAY to-
RECEIVE STATE AID; new
CONTRACTS To Be MADE.

AUSTIN ustoa with the
State Highway
today The
federal be Of
oposedh highway.
Prospects
Hangen
the matter havns been the
Of Of
will
discuss by the house
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
new JUDICIAL
DISTRICT BILL
PASSES SENATE

AUSTIN. Texas. Jan. 1.-THE senate
passed the l;ledS"e bin creating the
Ninety Second judicial district com
posed nf Young. Archer and CLAW conn
ties. providing Wichita county alone Y"
fnrm the Thirtirrh district 4 talk WAS
heard from former senator H. ~. Page
of I.astrop aud the senate adjourned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
Court Finds Penalty
In Killing Unwarranted

AUSTIN. Texas. Jan. 1.-THE court
Of criminal appeals reversed and rcmar
dcd the fifteen-ycar sentence Of C
Picrson from Galveston county. who
was convicted on the charge of assault
with intent to murder. The court de-
clarcd the evidence did not warrant the
maximum penalty.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
ANOTHER INCREASE
In CRUDE REPORTED

FORT WORTH, Texas. Jan. 17.--An
additional increase ~ ten cents per bar
rel in Midcontinent crude oil was an
nounced today by the Prairie Oil a
Gas Company. This makes the new price
Sl2n
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17

Representatives of the German mine
mrgnaica failed ~ appear this morning
befcir the central commission IA Dues
scidorf. and sent word 10 the French
officials thst they had decided @ obey
the instructions Of the Berlin govern
ment instead of the French orders foi
immediate coal deliveries. reuters
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17


ESSEN. January 17.--II"w far the
France" Helgian occupation will ultimate
N extend and what other punitive steps
are contemplated ARE questions upper
tnost in the minds NJ the I.uhr Inpnat iuil
i,.eaii>e of The uitimatnm delivered to
the mine directors M Ducsscdorf Tues
day. General Degnniir'> order. whis h
m declared Il" w final. provided for the
resumption ~ tha PREPARATIONS coal NV
liverirS 90 Frame and Belgium noi later
than this morning. otherwise ,.ermany
will be- subjected - further penalties.
The s:.rman mine owners say they
We're not given hearing ar the Dues
ScIsl"rf meeting and r..iie their in
Iention to abide by the federal COM
mi>sar'> instructions 10 withhold the de-
lyrrir>.
d H. painted out however. thar NIu-n-
~I-r p"SS->Sr~ great strategic import
ance. a. il j. one nf the big central
Joints of the railroad through ." Vessel
which runs parallel ~ the railroad
through lIamm. l'"rtmnnd. Eer.rlrum.
Essen ami Dui~burg.
Central stations already have been cs-
tallishcd on the lines about Essen.
freight trains being required ~ stop
fnr ~ Minutes while their papers ARE
inspected.
Entente engineers to-day went 10 six
mines IN the neighh"rhood of Essen
and cnd-av.rrsl ~ determine whether
deliveries were being resumed and III
ohraIn either data. Tliry were unSur-
ce>~ful in their mission and are reported
to have left word that if the information
was n"t supplied voluntarily soldiers
would ~ around w seize the books.
One ~ the labor leaders gave II A.
hi~ opinion that very probably III.
miners could continH. ai work whether
the occupying f"rr-~ finally obtained dr-
livcri.~ for cash ar r-~artrd ~ r,n-
fi-.aiinn~. The miners. hs said wegld
have 10 keep employed in order 10 ssp
port their families: thus. economic
necessity would force them a. overlook
whether French or German capital was
l'atinE them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-01-17
TEXAS FARM BUREAU
CONVENTION OPENS

DALLAS. Texas, Jan. i7.-Thc second
annual convention Of the Texas Farm
Bureau Federation opened here today.
with nationally known rural ceono-
mist Q. nthe program.
An executive committee meeting or
the Cotton Association. Melon Growers
Exchange. and directors meeting Of
the Sweet Potato Growers Exchange
preceded the convention