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Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17
WORLD FLYERS START ON
LONG HOP To OMAHA

u. s. MAILFIELD, haywood, ILL.,,
Sept. II (By The Associated Press).
The army roundthe-w tllers
hoped off from the air mail field
at 8:11 A. M. on the next stage of
the journey. the 440-mile flight to
Omaha. Flying conditions were
ideal and Lieutenant Lowell Smith,
the commander, said he expected to
reach Fort Corok Field, Omaha, In
about six hours.
Lieutenant Smith was the first to
take the air in his flagplane, Chicago,
at 8:11 A. M. After him went Lieu
tenant Wade in the Boston II, at
8:11h. Lieutenant Nelson in the
New Orleans was off the ground at
8:12.
The three planes quickly were in
formation and at an altitude of
about 500 feet headed into the west.
They planned a straight airway
course to Davenport, Iowa. where
the planes will circle once over Dav-
enport, Iowa, and Moline and Rock
Island, III. They will then pass over
Iowa City, Des Moines and thence
into the regular air mail route to
Omaha.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17
STORM WARNING

WASHINGTON. Sept. II. - The
weather bureau today issued the fol-
lowing storm warning
Advisory $3.50 A. NJ. Northeast
storm warnings ordered $3.50 A. NJ,
Atlantic Coast, Nantucket, Mass, to
Eastport, Maine. Disturbance of
marked intensity on North Carolina
coast moving northeastward with
increased intensity. will cause dan
gerous easterly gales along middle
and north Atlantic coast this after
noon and tonight"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17

We wish to thank all our relatives and
friends; Danish Hundred Men. Sick Bene-
fit Society. Society Fremad. Danish Humid
red Ladies. Danish Sisterhood for the
many beautiful gifts and who so kindly
helped make our fifthieth wedding ami
versary such a day of pleasure. Also de-
sire to thank Mrs. Iver Larsen. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hiilmer. Chris johnson for the way
every one was taken care of and Singing
Society Frem for honoring us by their
singing a number of beautiful songs.
Signed,
MR.. AND MRS. JOHN H. PoULsEN.
2s9 Market Street.
9195-e-17-ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17
EIae Sockets Damaged

Chief of Police Tonnesen has re-
ceived several complaints from
stating that the SOCK
cts recently placed along the curbs
for uniform system of flag display
were being damaged and filled with
dirt by boys. The chief gives
warning that any one seen damag-
ing these sockets or filing them
with refuse will be dealt with
severely.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17
OppoSe Receivers Move

NEWARK, Sept. 17:-Opposition
to the petition of the receivers of the
Southern Cotton Oil Company that
they be permitted to operate approx
imately half of the company's sixty
plants was expressed by creditor
bankers at the hearing on the petit
tion In federal court before Judge
Runyon today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17
2 Million I'm Taxes

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 17.--A
lien of s2,S73.534 for federal taxes
was filed in federal court here today
against assets of the Virginia-Ca
lima Chemical Company. The gov
ernment claims this amount is due
for additional corporation income
taxes for the fiscal year ending May
81, 1919.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17
NOTICE

All members of the Perth Amboy
Exempt Association are requested to
attend the funeral of our late COM
rade William Rhodes. Meet at the
house, 215A Front St., Thursday
morning, o'clock
Signed FRANK TOoKER.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17
NOTICE

The Floor. Feed and Grain Business Of
j r CASEY. FORMERLY
Clemenson's at 231 Market Street
Has Been Taken Over BY
s. FINE
Formerly Of 232 New Brunswick Avenue
Tel. 800
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17
NO GAMES--RAIN

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. Ito
days scheduled game between the
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Ma
tional League clubs was cancelled on
account of rain. AS the teams play
q double-header tomorrow and do
not meet again this season. today's
game cannot be played off.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17
Earth Shock Felt

TURKS ISLAND, West Indies,
Sept. ia slight earthshock was
felt here early this morning but no
damage was reported.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17
Push FIIsbt Westward

ANITA, Iowa. Sept. 1.-THE world
flyers passed over here. sixty-one
miles west of Omaha. at 1904 p. m.
central standard time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17

Buy a Ford on the Dorsey Plan" Your
payments are insured by the Royal In
demnity Co. Dorsey Motors, Inc. Open
Evenings. 9912--9-15-6t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17

II you become disabled your monthly
payments are taken care of by the Royal
Indemnity. Dorsey Motors Inc, Ford
Dealers sl1z--9-15-ets
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17

designed for your convenience Is ~
Chevrolet. jefferson Motors. Inc Phona
10 s9's--a-s-s''
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17
Funeral for Harvey HeIselbcrg

WOODBRIDGE. Sept. 17-Harvey
Heiselberg, eleven-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew G. Heiselberg,
of s Nelson street, died at the home
of his parents at 3 o'clock yesterday
morning. Besides his parents he is
survived by a sister, Airline. and
brother, Wesley.
Funeral will be held Thursday af-
ternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the
Heiselberg home, followed by SER
vices In the First Presbyterian
church. Interment will take place
in the family plot at the Presby-
terian cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17

NEW YORK, Sept. -(NationaD
New York-Clncinnati game post
poned, rain. Two games tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17

Balloon Tires also repaired at Georges
Tire shop. ia New Brunswick Avenue
Tel. 1873. 60f3-b-13-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17

Sale of wear-Ever Aluminium, $175
Roasters at csc. Kelly & McAlinden Co.
91g4-9-17-3t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17

Sale of wear-Ever Aluminium, si,75
Roasters at Csc. Kelly & McAlinden Co.
9193-9-17-3ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17

NEW YORK, Sept. 7-(Nationa)
st. Louis at Brooklyn. postponed. wet
grounds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17
Pass Over Des Moines

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Sept. IL
The army round the world flyers
passed over Des Moines at 1925 A.
NJ, today. Flying conditions were
perfect.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17

wear-Ever Special. s1.75 Roasting Pans
at 9sc. Kelly e. McAlinden Co.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17

y Packard and bort Service Station. Gar
Fetson Co., ais Market St. Phone 1000.
4 e1s2--s-z7-1f
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17

Ford Sport Sedan now on display. Dor
sey Motors. Inc. Open Evenings.
9912-g-15-6t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17

Your tire troubles are over-Ask Detoro
to tell you about Eureka Cord Tires. De-
toro's Auto supply Co., 2s7 Hall Avenue.
914o-9-171ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-17
WEATHER

r. a 1 n tonight;
Thursday fair,
not much change
In temperature;
strong northeast
winds and gales.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21
AIR MAIL COSTS
$500 PER Mile
Scion Seeks Information
About Line to New
Orleans
fBy The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Dec. 2O.-Re-
preventative Thatcher. republican, Ken
lucky, during hearings on the treasury
postoffice appropriation bill. inquired
Of Assistant POSTMASTER General Hem
1erson in charge of All Mail Service,
What it would cast for an extension
from Chicago or from some Point
east of Chicago. south to New Orleans.
say through Louisville and Nashville
and the valley there"
Mi. Henderson replied, at costs
about $500. 900 to 100000 for a thous-
and miles on the ground to get ready
on the ground with fields. lights, hang
airs and other necessary things. You
might compare that to the right of
way of a railroad. The cost of the fly
ing equipment would depend on the
frequency Of the service, nature Of
largo, etc"
No extension of the air service is
contemplated in the estimate for 1926.
Il think that there should be and
probably will be an extension Of the
Air Mail Service. but | would like to see
t come as slowly as possible" Mr..
henderson declared.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21

Second Mon Plaisier's Golden Lily;
Third, Mon Plaisier's Eva; Cow: under
two years; First Carry On's Amelia;
Second Agnes Lads W~estgate; Cow:
under one year; First Great Scots Fair
Ethel; Second 4472 Baby calf.
Saddle Mares: First Black Bess, Ed
c. Lasater, Falfurrias, Texas; Second
Emma; Third, La Monchita.
Commercial Booth. First Prize. Hum
BILE Oil Co.
Swine
S. o. Evans, judge; A. Ray Murray,
superintendent.
In the Duroc Jersey department of
the Swine department all prizes were
won by Lillard and Son Of Arlington,
with the exception of five entries.
These were won by T. B. Tanner Of
Donna and were second and third on
junior boar pig, first and second on
aged sows and third on junior SOW pig.
In the Poland China section all prizes
were wen by Lillard and Flowers with
one exception. This went to Lillard and
Son. In the Tamworth hog and Ham
pshire displays every prize e to Lii
lard n Flowers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21

ria, Al Club; Second, Ell Jardin, Al
Club.
Floral Department
Prof. A. T. Potts, Judge; Roy Bowy-
er, Superintendent.
General Display OF cut flowers and
pot plants: FRS. Mrs. +. Walker
Brownsville.
Pot Plantes: Begonia: First Mrs. L.
M. Lebowitz, San Benito: Second, Mrs.
Faustine Guerra. San Benito; Third,
Joseph Abrigo La Paloma.
Springerii Fern; First Mrs. L. E.
Snavely, Harrington; Second Mrs. Faus-
tina Guerra, San Benito; Third. Mrs.
Faustina Guerra, San Benito.
Basket of Flowers: First, Mrs. c. E.
Burke, San Benito.
Six bloom Of roses; First Mrs. c. E.
Burae, San Benito; Second L. E. Snave-
ley, Harrington; Third L. E. Snavely,
Harrington.
Floral Design: First Mrs. Geo. F.
Walker, Brownsville.
Poinsetta Boquet: First Mrs. Geo F.
Walker, Brownsville.
Towering Vine: Red Bougainvilla:
First, Mrs. Geo. +. Walker.
Boouet cut flowers: First L. E.
Snavely, Harrington; Second, Mrs. Geo.
F. Walker, Brownsville.
Decorative cut Plants: First Mrs. Geo.
r. Walker, Brownsville; Second, Mrs. w.
E. Chenoweth, San Benito.
Display Perennials: Third, Mrs. Geo,
F. Walker, Brownsville.
Boston Fern: First, Mrs. G. Z. Burke,
San Benito.
Six bloom of Towering shrub: First
Mrs. G.. Z. Burke, San Benito.
Twelve Bloom of Tube Roses: First
Mrs. Helen Cheneweth San Benito.
Live Stock Department
A. Ray Murray, Superintendent; E. G.
Evans, judge.
Grand Champion Bull-Tormentors
June Prince Ed Lasater, Falfurrias.
Reserve Grand Champion Bull-Al-
dams Noble Reminder, Z. G. Laster.
Grand Champion Cow-Majesty's Elm
Maid, Ed. c. Lasater Falfurrias.
Reserve Champion-Carry On's Anne
liza, Ed. c.. Lasater, Falfurrias.
Jerseys: Bull 2 years and over; First
Tormentor's June Prince; Bull l year,
and under two; First Elites Royal
Majesty; Bull under 1 year., First, AL
dams Noble Reminder; Cow: Two years
and over. First Mayesty's Elm Maid;
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21
Classified Rules, Rates

the next issue after it il brought to
their attention. All advertising or
ders are accepted on this basis only.
Telephone No. 2 and dictate your
advertisement to an experienced
Classified writer.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES.
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Over - words. one insertion, per
+
subsequent insertions u consec-
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cepted for less than ........ sOc
LOCAL READER RATES
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No stamps higher than &c denomina.
ton accepted in payment for ads.
Display advertising rates will be
furnished On application.
PUBLISHING COMPANY
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21
Catholic Churches to
Have Outside Parades
(By The Associated Press.)

ROME, Dec. 2O.-The of
op%ening the holy doors to the Basilicas
of the churches of Santa Maria Maggie
70. st. John in Lateran, and st. Paul.
which will take place simultaneously
with the opening CT the holy door of st.
Peters by the pope to inagurate the
holy year, the day before Christmas, will
return to the ancient custom of outside
professions instead of being entirely
carried out within the Basilicas, as in
1900. The entire chapter of the clergy,
the members of the religious communi-
ties and the Seminarians will take part
in the carrying of crosses and banners
through the streets Of Rome in these
ceremonials.
TIL. procession to the holy. door OF
Santa Maria Maggioro will start from
the church Of San Vito. near the ancient
arch Of Gallienus. where the Cardinal
Legate will join it and proceed straight
TO the portico CT Santa Maria.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21
NOTICE IN

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed Isabel Garcia Cantu and Antonio
Barreda were on the End day of De-
cember, A. D.. 1924, appointed Executors
of the Estate of Amparco C. de Garcia.
deceased and as such qualified as Ex-
ecutors on the Ord day Of December,
A.. d. 1924.
All persons indebted to said Estate
and ali persons to whom the Estate is
indebted are hereby notified to make
payment to the undersigned and to file
any claim with them.
Isabel Garcia Cantu,
Antonio Barreda,
Executors of the Estate
of Amparo c.. de Garcia
deceased.
p. O. Address:
Brownsville, Texa:
Brownsville, Texas,
December Is, 1924.
G2-16-12-25-10t-1550)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21
NOTICE TO OWNERS AND DRIVER
OF MOTOR VEHICLES

All persons operating a motor vehicl
on or after the 1st. OF January, 1872
without the 1925 license plates displa!
ed bo.h front and rear of the motor ",
ticle are guilty OF a m~isdemea1or ar
this is to serve notice hat the law wi
be strictly enforced.
The Tax Collector now has licen
plates for the year 1925 and he has 81
gested that owners of cas- secure the
license plates early in the month of D
cember so as to avoid the rush at tt
end of the year.
Six thousand Of these licenses mus
be issued written and i viii take fl
teen days with a large fore of clerk
and a whole lot of delay to issue then
therefore it is suggested in order t
save trouble and expense to come i
and get your 1925 car numbers early.
Yours very sincerely,
SAM ROBERTSON, Sheriff.-Ad
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21

n DvERTISEMENTS will be &C
"A cepted over the telephone from
telephone subscribers, or from those
having regular charge accounts. 9th
er classified advertising must be nc
companied by cash.
Classified advertisements will be
printed only in light face type. No
cuts will be permitted.
No advertisements accepted on ar
until forbid" order. A specific,
aumber of insertions must be given.
The Herald reserves the right 10
lace all advertisements unler tn
proper classification, and reject un-
lean or objectionabl copy.
Obituaries and cards Of thank
will be taken at the regular CLASH
fled rate.
The publishers are not responsible
Tor copy omissions, typographical en-
rors or any un~intertional error that
may occur. further than to correct in
BROWNSVILLE HERALD
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21
SEARCH FOR YOUTH
In CITY CONTINUES

According to reports last night from
officers of the sheriff's force ana city
police officers no trace of Wynne
Sheffield, II year old youth of Bay City,
rexas, who is being hunted here by his
father and by officers, has been found.
The youth has no overcoat with him,
his father said Saturday afternoon. and
ear is entertained for his welfare in
he present cold weather. The boy
ricd to 60 iato the interior Of Mexico
nut was not allowed to enter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21
OAK CLIFF IS
Grid CHAMPION
Dallas Team Downs
Waco 81 to 0 for High
School Title
(By The Associated Press !

DALLAS. Tex, Dec. 20.-Oak Cliff
high school football eleven of Dallas,
defeated the Waco high school team 81
to 0 here today for the Texas inter-
scholastic championship.
The game was a hard fought strug-
gle throughout. Fumbles were made b.
both teams frequently. The cold
weather caused much suffering by
both spectators and players. During
rest periods small stoves were brought
up on the field.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21
FRENCH AIRPLANE
MAKES new RECORD
(Bv The Associated Press.l

PARIS. Dec. 20.-The Aero Club of
France has officially ratified the new
olld's speed airplane record Of 448.171
kilometers per hour, made by Arjutant
'orentine Bonnet at ~Istres, December
II. This record Of 278.4S miles per
pur. superceoed the record of 429.0 OPS
kilometers. or 266.59 miles per hour
leld by Lieutenant A. J.. Williams Of
The U. S. n. made at Mitchell Field,
Long Island, November 4. 1923.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the regu
lar annual meeting of the Stakeholder
of the First National Bank of Browns.
vile, Texas, will be held at it's banking
house on Tuesday, January 18th, 1925
at 8 P. NJ, for the purpose Of e~lectine
Directors and Transaction of such
other business as may properly come
before the meeting. G.. C. Wagner
Cashier. G-12)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21
Legal Notices
TOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

NOIIOL IO
The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Merchants National Bank
Of Brownsville, Texas, will be held at
its banking house on Tuesday, January
Is, 1925, at Three P. NJ. for the election
of Directors and the transaction of such
other business as may properly come
before the meeting. E. j. Tucker
Cashier.-Adv. Cd
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21
Cattle May Be Brought
Back to u. S. Duty Free
nv Tho Associated Press

WASHINGTON. Dec. 90. - Cattle.
which may stray ov"r the American
boundaries into foreign countries or
-h'rh NAV he frivcn rver for pasturage
purposes may be- returned duty free to
from the time it crossed the border, un-
der a bill introduced today by Repre-
sentative Garner, democrat, Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

The annual meeting OF the Stock
holders OF the State National Bank
of Brownsville, Texas, will be held at
its banking house on Tuesday, January
10, 1925, at Three P. NJ, for the election
of Directors and the transaction of such
Other business as may properly come
before the meeting. A. H. Fernandez
Cashier.-Adv. Glib
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21
ReaI Estate

fUk SALE-Rio Grande Valley land,
10000 acres near Edinbure. s15 ner
acre. 100 to $40 acres near Mission. 500
per acre. ~ acres three miles from Ly-
1oro, $40 per, acre. $50 acres choice
river front citrus land partly improved,
$I26 per acre. No better citrus land in
the Valley. G.. Helbig, Brownsville,
teAas. + CPD
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21

BERMUDA onion and cabbage plants,
line large plants, will make a very low
price on plants in large lots for i'm
mediate delivery. Dodge Pant Farms,
"aymondviiie Texas. (96)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21

CUT FLOWEKS-Funers, IDss;en.
6owyer Nursery Co., Brownsville office
acCieafy Music Go. Phone 1872. San
6enifo office. Concrete Highway,
Phone 263. XXI,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21

POLICE DOGS-Just what you have
been waiting for. Six beauties. regis
tered Police pups out of the best breed
ing. A registration certificate accom-
NAMES each pup. $500 for females,
$4,000 for males. Sgt. ]. G. IIofling. at
county jail. 9O
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21

. SALE-Genuine Florida sour
orange seed. Certified by Agricultural
department. Wholesale. c.. H. Cooner,
Ocala, Fla. e55I
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21
ForSale

FOR SALE-Filling station and ac-
cessory store doing business of 800 per
day. For full particulars call on Collins
and Zenor, San Benito. (110)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21

$50 wEEKLY-Agents handling coun-
>ty rights, all or spare time. Immense
P1o.its' sells on sight. Write now, full
particuiars first letter. Texas Sales
20, Dooiey Bldg, Houston, Texas. U2D
STATE agencies wanted for distri-
Dution OF high quality ribbon flycatch-
er. Correspondence reliable firms fl
nancial standing invited. Write Room
cio' Woolworth Bldg, New York. u22)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21

CHICKENS and turkeys for sale at S.
Gonzales stand. City Market, after
Dec. %, across from White Filling Sta
t;on. 111)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21

FOR SALE-Three new 2 5000 gallon
wooden tanks. One $4,000 gallon gal
vanized iron tank 1-8 inch thick. Tanks
are knocked down and can be seen at
Fort Brown, Texas. Will sell for half
price. Write Bilhartz Auto Parts Co.,
903 North Flores St., San Antonio,
Texas. O2O)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21
For Sale

CANARIES for sale. Phone 124, Mrs
Brigida H. Fernandez, is w. Levee
(126)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21

SALE-All kinds Of San Benito
property; small tracts close in. and on
me highway. Mrs. Fred Handley, San
Usnlto. 1881
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21

AADlO SETS repaired and installed.
Wilson, Tel. 9O12. uoel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21

FOR iSALE-2a acres with about
TWO miles frontage on the Rio Grande
river. Located east of Brownsville. Bar
Rain. Gall on Monsees & Stell. If (4S)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21
For Rent

FOR RENT-Three. room cottage, UNI
furnished, with garage. Phone "a.
G16)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-08
FRANK N'DOWELL
GROWING WORSE
Decatur Youth Who Burned
Sisters and Slew Parents, Put
Under Mechanical Restraint

TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 8.-The
mental condition of Frank McDow-
ell, serving life sentence in state
prison for killing his mother, is
growing worse, according to Dir. j.
L. Chalker, institution physician at
the Florida prison farm.
In a letter to the commissl Jrer
of agriculture, DR.. Chalker advise,
that he has had Mcdowell .under
observation for the past three weeks
and that the youth is steadily grow.
ing worse, necessitating his being
put under mechanical restraint to
prevent violence.
Mcdowell, who, according to the
authorities, confessed Tat he burn
ed his two sisters to death at De-
catur, Ga, about two years ago,
and later killed his mother and
father as they slept at st. Peters
burg, in February, this year, was
convicted in Pinellas county last
June on the specific cha~ge Of slay-
ing his mother. The jury recon-
mended mercy and he was sent to
prison for life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-08
POPPY DAY DRIVE To
Be CONDUCTED HERE
Young Ladies of Americas Sell
Poppies Tuesday for Amer
lean Legion

Arrangements have been com
pleted by the local post Of the
American Legion for the Poppy
Day" drive which will be conduct
ed Armistice day over tt e whole
nation.
For the past five years this oc-
casion has provided an opportunity
to the entire country to express it's
gratitude to the American soldiers
who sacrificed their lives on Elan
ders Field, and to those patriots
still living whom the American Lee
gion is enabled to assist through its
yearly sale of peoples.
Robert C. Lane, chairman of the
poppy sale committee, has selected
a number of young ladies to act as
captains of various groups to be
selected by them: and it is request
ed that every woman, young lady
and girl who feels a desire to help
the American Legion perpetuate
this splendid custom, come to the
Rylander Shoe company at $3.50
o'clock Tuesday morning, or at any
other hour of the morning or after
noon, and devote as much time as
possible to the cause.