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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-10-23
FIFTH OF NATIONS POPULATION
ENROLLED IN RURAL and URBAN
SCHOOL, FEDERAL FIGURES SHOW

mentary and public schools Regis
trations in the public high schools
are placed at about 100000, pri-
vately operated elementary schools
have 100000 students, and private
high schools and preparatory schools
10000.
College and university students
constitute figure approximating the
million mark. Teacher training
schools have an enrolment OF about
100000. In only one branch of edu-
cation has there been a marked de-
cline; business colleges have lost
about one third of the attendance
which leaped to peak by the influx
of thousands during the war period.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-10-23
Nine Prunes to The
Dish for Six Cents
Is London Standard

* LONDON R-Prune prices
* fluctuations in California mean
* nothing to the prune in London.
y The ~prune here has been stabi-
* lized-nine prunes to an order.
y The price may fall or rise in
y the Santa Clara valley, but the
y nine prunes go on forever here
:f in London's largest chain of res
X taurants, serving 100000 meals
* weekly
y Nine prunes was decided upon
* as an order by the head Of the
y rationing department. years and
y years ago, and it is nine prunes
X to the dish today in all the 261
:F eating places.
Y The reported slump in prune
y prices in California has not af-
X fected the cost here either, the
y charge continuing at three pence
y (abcut six cents) per dish, or
y three prunes for penny as al
X ways.
*
X: y. 81 X y * x: 81 81 y r. * * y
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-10-23

WASHINGTON (Py-From tots to
teens, from the kindergarten to the
university, all over the land, school
has taken up and almost one-fifth
of the nations population is back at
the desk and the blackboard
The Federal Bureau of Education
estimates that rural schools, opening
in October, have brought the total
to more than 27,000,00O students en-
rolled in educational institutions for
the ensuing school year.
A vast majority, approximately 21,-
100000 pupils, are found in the ele-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-10-23
DOUGLAS ARIZONA,
Lays Aside Cardinals Hat to Become Simple Priest
y j. y t. y ~ y * y - y + y y i
Steel Teeth Instead
OF Big Berthas From
Postwar Krupp Plant

y BERLIN (Py--FalSe teeth made
E of steel are among the peace
* products which the Krupp firm
s. of Essen are turning out now.
y. Various grades Of non-rusting
4. steel have been on the market
a. for some time. but the new So
81 called v. A. steel is acid proof as
y we'll.
81 1t is the invention of Professor
- Strauss, of the Krupp works, who
3. gained the gold Bunsen medal re-
y Gently for his process.
y Steel teeth are claimed to. be
* even superior to gold in dura-
y bility and at the same time are
Y much cheaper
y
i. II II *, 81 ~ T * y. i. i. y X y
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-10-23
GAS THIEVES OPERATE

Records on the police blotter at the
station show that c. M. Johnson, of
1902 A avenue, lost 20 gallons of gaso
line on Saturday night when some
one twisted the paddock from a gaso-
line tank and pumped out that amount.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-10-23
HARD WINTER FORECAST

HELENA, Mont.-Cheyenne Ind
ians, who profess to be able to read
weather signs in the grass, forecast
hard winter In old days this
would have meant a southern migra-
ton, but now it impels, the laying
in a supply of hay for stock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-24

square from Dupont Circle within walk
ing distance of downtown. Apis of one
kitchen and bath; three rooms, kitchen
and bath: five rooms and two baths:
porches: elevator service: switchboard
porch within walking distance of down.
town.
THE ,QUEENsBoRo. 1914 18th. Sex.
cellent apartment house within walking
distance Of Govt, depts:. Apis. Of two
rooms. reception hall. kitchen and bath.
Reasonable rent.
THE ALLEN. o41O 10th ST. Nw-NEw
building: excellent location. Overlooking
Beck Greek Park Par Apis Ct tTo
Apt. 109.
ia; CALIFORNIA ST. N.W.-EExcLUsIvE
dressing room and bath. Two rooms.
rdoms ktchen nns aeove and
S45 to SOS mo Resident mgr. Apt. z
THE wooDB1NE. 1888 a7th sT.-FRoNT
apt. Of two rooms. kitchen and bath
three rooms kitchen and bath. Attrac-
tiye apts; IN this high-class neighborhood-
1861 PARK RID. N.W.-oNE DOOR FROM
corner Of 18th and n, NJ Pleasant ASA h. sts'
s5s5o OF and si0 s59 GS mo- s''n ExceptonaIly
large rooms: excellent location:
poRsTAN HALL. 48OO GEORGIA AVE
Corner building. Ants. of three rooms
and bath and four rooms and bath
porches: showers: cedar closets. Reason"
Try CO.. INC,
Phones Main 5oO3-4-5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-24

THE WESTvIEW. 2l33 Eye St. NV.
Newly decorated apartments 24'hour elev.
Phone service ", and R Sstb Ran ana s mo-
! rm. kit and bath. Rent. $3.50 to
20 rms. kit. and bath Rent. s62.5o and
$50 mo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-24

sol BUTTERNuT ST. NV.
Newly decorated apartments. near Walter
. large rms. kit. and bath. Rent, sos mo.
8 large rms. kit, porch and bath. Kent.
ST.. SO mo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-24

Cool and Quiet Nights,
Real Summer Comfort i'll
These Newest Suites at
Connecticut Ave and
Davenport Street.
On one of the city's highest points.
Outside exposures. Wardman closets and
actual dining room space in the unusual
Wide lawns with play space for children
One ROOM kitchen and bath from. $40 90
Two rooms. kitchen and bath from 52 az
Seven rooms and two baths from. lo2.oO
Garage Space Available.
Resident Manager on Premises.
rele oRen ey Ceyy eaY S pn or cey ms5as
WARDMAN,
1887 K St. NV. Main $3.50.
HEDGES & MIDDLETON, Inc.
GLADSTONE, 1923 R ST.
rooms and bath S75.
HAWARDEN, 1910 R ST.
s rooms and bath. $75.
HARTFORD COURT,
1434 HARVARD ST.
rooms rec hall and bath. sos.
oO8 B ST. S.W.
rooms and bath. $3.50
iii COLUMBIA ROAD NV.
1920 N ST. NV.
room and bath $35.
DAKOTA, 1910 GIRARD ST.
5 rooms and bath S75
1925 LANlER PL. NV.
rooms kitchen and bath S72.50.
BELMONT,
1881 BELMONT RID.
rooms and bath. Sll0.
VALOIS,
1880 MASS. AVE. NV.
> rooms and bath. $50
1919 B ST. NE.
4 rooms and bath S45.
ol6 18th ST.
4 rooms and bath. S75.
PANAMA, ol3 NJ ST. NV.
3 rooms and bath S37 SO
CARLTON, 2lO1 N ST. NV.
5 rooms and bath. 500.
$40 9th ST. NV.
rooms and bath. $4,000.
FLATS-UNHEATED.
642K MORTON ST. NE.
4 rooms and bath. $1,000.
2O28 GEORGIA AVE. NV.
rooms and bath. $65.50.
436 V ST. NV.
4 rooms and bath. $3.50.
1898 O ST. NV.
5 rooms and bath. $50
174l N. CAPITOL ST.
5 rooms and bath. $55.
3015 DIJMBARTON AVE.
s rooms and bath. S55
1908 EUCLID ST.
s rooms and bath. $50.
1916 F ST. NE.
rooms and bath $3.50.
3 S ST. NE.
s rooms and bath. S4B.
341 18th ST. Sc.
rooms and bath, $50.
HEDGES & MIDDLETON. Inc,
1A12 Eye st. NV. Franklin o6os.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-24

3Oo5 PORTER ST. tCleveland Parkl.
9 large rooms. kit. d. a.. and bath Kent
$3.50 mo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-24

THE FLEETWOOD. $40? woodley Rd. NV
Excellent location; high elevation,
5 rms, kit and bath. Rent, $3.50 mo-
:. runs kit and bath. Rent. $50 mo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-24

1925 18th ST. NV.
Elevator Service.
4 large rms. Kit. and bath. Rent. 500 mo
1916 18th ST. NV.
Elevator and Phone Service. Resident Mgr.
rms. and bath. Rent. $40 to $40 mo.
8 rms and bath Rent 500 to 500 mo.
1 rms. and bath. Rent, S75 mo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-24
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
251O-12-14 Que St. NV.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
25l0-12-14 Que St. NV.
Group of three buildings Apartments have been put first
condition. reduced Attractive be-
tween buildings All apartments outside assuring plenty OF
light and Many have ncosed porches Buses pass front
door, Georgetown only square away.
Apartments Lighted Until 9 PM.
See Resident Manager, Apt. 102, 2512 Q ST.
Room Kitchen Dining Above Bath Murphy Bed $35 S4 50
Il Rooms Kitchen Dining Above Bath $1,000
Is Rooms Kitchen Dressing Room Bath Porch 5000
IL Rooms Kitchen Bath, Porch. S85 to $3.50
B. F. SAUL CO.,
Main 21OO ops 18th St. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-24

MARYLAND COURTS
9th and Maryland Ave NE.
New elevator buildings having the latest improvements,
such as telephone switchboard service, full length mirror
DOORS but-n bathroom fixtures, etc Conveniently located
to three car lines, stores churches and schools.
Rents recently reduced on apartments.
See Resident Manager Premises.
OPEN AND LIGHTED UNTIL 9 PM.
3 rooms kitchen, reception hall and bath, sos to &5
rooms kitchen, reception hall and bath 500 to $3.50
| room, kitchen, reception hall and BATH $3.50
room, reception hall and bath, 5000 to $3.50.
B. F. SAUL CO..
Main 2loo + e35 18th NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-24

SALE OR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
WE HAVE A NUMBER OF COOP. APIS:
with ? or 3 rooms with kitchen. dlnette and
bath for rent or sale: well located and on
QUICK REALTY co.
Realtors and Builders.
Main 51S2. 14lO n st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-24

CoLoRED.
s13 list st. n.w.--11 rms. and baths. a.
III 10th ST. SET rs. & b.. garage. 1900
547 9th 81. SEE rs. b.. p W. h.: Ell. 4o.oo
81 Fenton st. NE rms. .......s z5.n0
19sa unle sw, rms rms ana s;aa.b.. ~ S. 90
JOHN QUINN CO.. INC.
Main SlA6. 70A 18th 81. N.W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-24

APARTMENT HOUSE FOR HIGH-CLASSs
colored--Nodern brick apartment house Of
eight apartments of five rooms. tiled bath
and porch each: large. airy cellar with stat.
tubs and locker rooms for each apartment,
rented for $50 so each: garages all rented
for SIS each; total gross income of $3.50
per annum: will sell for less than seven
times rental for quick sale. Address Box
i67-H Star Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-24

cellent apt. bldg. overlooking Rock Creek
Park. Elevator service. Apis, of one
Exception Two na rao and kteen ha.h
tubs. Newly decorated. Reasonable
rents Resident mgr.
THE PERsHING. 1901 10th .sT.-APTs. OF,
one room. kitchen dining aiGove dir ana
overlooking 9Th st. and Rock Creek PIX,
in excellent residential section. All apis.
board base garage .a .pacs 4 desired See
ident mgr. on premises.
1928 7th ST. NV. CORNER vAR NUN
en- and bath: shower; southern exposure
THE OTTAWA. 1904 18th ST: N.w.-APT,
rooms. bath and porch; very reasonable
1921 EUCLID ST. Nw-THREE ROOMS.
kitchen and bath. porch.
1884 IRVING ST. N,w--sIx ROOMS AND
bath: hot-water heat: cleo.
THE ASHLEY. 2o3s 18th ST. N.w:-APTs.
OF three rooms. kitchen and bath -FOUR
rooms, kitchen and bath, porch Excep.
tionally large rooms: newly decorated
sos and $40 month.
N. L. SANSBt
1913 Eye St. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-24

1884 IRVING ST. E.w-SIX ROOMS AND
bath: hot-water heat; cleo.
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RENT Observation-Disclosures.
FOR COLORED.

1876 10th st w.-10 rooms and bath;
fur. heat electricity: newly papered ana
painted.
Deanwood-4-room bungalow. colonial
porch: p block from car line: newly pa
pered: $25.
w. MckINLAY,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-24

c. II. PARKER co.;
t7S F ST. s.w.-o r. s. B H;-W.H.. soo.5o
1915 Fl st. s.w.-S +. & h.. cleo. H.
7al F It." s.w.--7 b: & elec. H. .oeo
oo7 18Th ST sw-i0 r. h. & 60. $3.50
1877 Nd, ave. s.w.--9 r.. b.. & z ~ Oh
456 Md. ave. s.w.-6 T.. b. & cleo. ,o "a
400 Nd ave. s.w- IS r.. h. & &C.,. 70. 80
12a :SrC ST. ne - r.. b. & 4O.2n
l5i 9th st s.w.-9 r.. b. 4 45.oO
c. H. PARKER CO..
Main 1925 AS AZ St. s.W
1910 H ST. NV.
. rooms and two baths. n .-w H.. cleo. .SlOU
1911 q ST NV.
rms. kitchenettes. baths. INV H. ~
3so6 ALTON PL. NV.
Detached home. of rooms and bath. ami.
'e''' 1903 G ST. NV.
Is2l IRvING ST NV. s-r
. ''''1S anu COS s ssnd ST. NV.
rooms bath furnace heat ........ $50
,316 18th ST. S.W. sooo
: ioo'''' N"e FOR CoLoRED.
.l7 B st. nw.--9 r. and b. 500
sol G st.; Sc. fcorner housel--S rooms az
'o-4 I .. hs sl44 81 sra NV. $500. %
6 rooms and hath. nice hall. ...... so
GEO. w. I.INKINS.
1T31 Da Sales st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-24

1915 CONN AVE.
Excellent Apt. cleveland Park
rm.. kit. d. a. and bath. Rent. $40 to
$40 mo. - 4,
500 mo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-31
Levine Dreamed Years
of Spanning Atlantic

no one really knew his hearts de-
sire IL that direction
After crossing the Atlantic IN
the same way that he came 20 Eu-
rope, Mr.. Levine said he planned
to settle down and head q com
nercial aviation concern which
would pretty we'll cover the Unit
ed States.
aOf course he went on "this
transatlantic flight is the big
thing with me now. / have an
understanding with Captain
Hinchcliffe, and this flight is the
one great thing in my life.
Hinchcliffe is willing 20 take a
sporting chance, ard we will hop
off with good weather. Well, I
won't say too mucS about my plans
of linking up American cities I
have learned a great deal here in
France and Germany about civil
aviation II IL making tremen-
dous strides, especially In Germ
any. There are hundreds Of air
dromes ever there. even many lit
tie towns have zirdomes, and I've
got wonderful dreams Of doing
real things for aviation I'm Amer
iea-s
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-31
AIR MAIL IN
.PRIVATEHANDS
Government Gives Up
Service After 10
Year Period

NEW YORK. N. ", Aug. 31.-tFl-
The air mail service, after ten years
successful operation, by the govern
ment, today finally passes into the
hands of private operators.
The lone remaining government-op-
Grated link of the trans-Continental
ronte-the New York-ChicaEo run
will be taken over by the National
Air Transport corporation, which.
with planes travelling n total OF 5000
miles daily. thus becomes the second
largest airplane operating company
In the world. It will be surpassed
only by the Lufthansa, the league Of
German commercial aviation.
Express service on the New York
Chicago Dallas route will be inaugu-
rated tomorrow. the same planes
carrying the mails, will be carrying
matter consigned through the Amer
lean Express Comnanv. From Chica-
20 70 Dallas National Air transport
will maintain the only regular air
passenger route now in operation in
this country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-31

LONDON, Aug. 3l.-tP1-For five
long years Charles A. Levine,
American aviation enthusiast,
looked forward to flying across the
Atlantic and flying back again;
IL was one Of his cherised hopes,
conceived when he began to take
an interest in aviation, which
came with prosperity.
He divulged this in the course
Of a talk with q correspondent of
The Associated Press In his elab-
crate suite at the Hotel Savoy.
Even his wife did not know Of
his thoughts and his aims, which
he kept to himself for such a long
time that he thought at times he
would bubble over with enthusi-
asm. He said he just had to talk
with someone now and then, AMI
he did with his wife, but he st.ll
never quite revealed all his long
ings and expectations, even to her.
When he felt he must talk avia-
tion with her, he talked more as
If he were interested lmpersonaiiy
from things he read In the news
paDerss 50 he declared fox years
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-31
b. EUGENE MULHOLLAND
Herald Staff Writer

GeEFTat Aware Obregon, said By
his supporters TO be destined fer
the presidency Of Mexico agaiz.
likes good roads, the American
"fiaPper" and the Mexican work
ing man; he does not like prohi-
bition, bull fights, or prize fights.
These statements of likes and
dislikes come direct from the gen.
eral in a discussion with a repre-
sentative Of The Herald Tuesday
night-the only interview given
American newspaper men during
the presidential candidates tour
of the border.
On the subject of prohibition
and the American fiapper General
obregon waxed enthusiastic, "My
one deep regret is that we do not
have flappers in my country" he
declared. They personify all the
better things Of young woman
hood.
Prohibition will never be a sue
cess in any country and the enact
ment Of a prohibition law does
more to Great law breakers than it
does TO curb drinking" he
answered in reply to a question as
TO the possibilities of prohibition
in Mexico.
There is vice only in excess,
whether that excess be in drink
ing liquor or in any other every
day thing of life" was the way he
dismissed the subject.
Also-and here's a little secret
even the people Of Mexico prob
ably haven't learned yet-General
Obregon is not in sympathy with
bull fights. "They are too brutal"
he says, much too brutal. In bru-
tality they are second only 10
your American-how do you say
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-31
MERCY
LEAVES POST
Private Fletcher Off
For Hospital in
Air Ambulance

The army airplane ambulance,
rushed to Fort Brown Tuesday morn
ing TO take back Private William
Fletcher, Medical Corps, left the
local field for Fort Sam Houston
early Wednesday afternoon, more
than "a hours after the landing
here.
a broken camshaft necessitating
the sending Of q repair plane from
San Antonio delayed the start.
Meanwhile Fletcher's condition is
said 20 remain unchanged.
II was learned at Fort Brown that
the pilots Of the repair plane had
been unable to fix the hospital plane
Tuesday afternoon and that most Of
Monday morning had been spent in
the task. Shortly before noon the
huge ambulance was taken up for a
test flight and was declared by the
pilot TO be in condition for the trip.
Preparations for a start early in
the afternoon were immediately be-
gun.
Private Fletcher was injured Mon
day afternoon when a heavy ice box
he was moving fell upon him. crush
ing his back. Pending his removal
10 Fort Houston he was placed in a
heavy cast from knees TO armpits. He
told friends who visited him Tues
day that he had no feeling in his
body or lower limbs, il was reported
here.
The ambulance was called for. not
so much to make a speedy trip to
the hospital. but 20 insure comfort
for the injured man during the
Journey. IL was learned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-31
SHOPLIFTERS
NABBED TODAY
Two Men and Women
To Face Grand
Jury Here
Especial to The Heraldl

SAN BENITO, Aug. 31.-Three
persons, two men and a woman, Civ
ing their residence as Reynosa, and
alleged to have been responsible for
series Of shoplifting in many cities
Of the Valley, including the theft
of $500 worth Of merchandise here
Tuesday. were arrested Wednesday
and are in jail in Brownsville.
The group were arrested by W. T.
Estes, lieutenant of police at San
Benito, on a bus in which they were
going TO another Valley city.
They were bound over to the
grand jury at once, and the jury
will investigate the case immediate
ly, as il is in session now.
According to Mrs. Ethel B. Finks,
secretary of the local Retail Mer-
chants Association, and president
Of the Valley association, persons
answering to the same description
have been shoplifting in other cities
Of the Valley.
The goods stolen here included a
bolt of silk, number of silk dresses
and silk parasols, valued at about
$500.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-31
CANDIDATE IS
ENTERTAINED
IN MATAMOROS
Thousands Gather At
Station to Greet
Former President of
Mexico

Immensely pleased with the re-
ception accorded him and express
ing confidence Of victory in She gen.
eral election July /. 1923. General
Alvaro Obregon. candidate for the
presidency of Mexico, left Mata-
moros at 8:45 o'clock Wednesday
morning on the last leg Of a cam
aign that has carried him over more
than two thirds Of his country.
Tuesday night was one Of rest for
the candidate following a hectic day
Of speech-making, receptions and
train jumps from town to tc~n. I'm
mediately following a late dinner in
his honor General Obregon retired
10 the Imperial hotel and to his bed.
He stopped in only briefly at one
of the several dances given by
Matamoros residents in celebration
of his coming. The big dance in
the Capillo plaza saw him not at all.
Thousands Greet Train
Thousands we're on hand TO greet
the party when the train from
Monterrey ratified in and formed a
cheering, jostling throng behind the
general as he was conducted to the
nam piazza.
There General Obreyr delivered
an address after he had officially
been made welcome 70 tee city.
Other speakers were also en the pro-
gram but for them as e whole the
crowd had little interest. II was the
presidential candidate they had essna
to greet, and, having greeted HIS,
thev began to eddy away.
Matamoros presented just shrGs
its usual aspect during the evening.
Saloons and other business houses
failed 20 heed the request of the
Partido Soeialista that they close
during the visitors stay in the city.
Most Of the citizens seemed to be
going about their own private af-
fairs. Occasionally group would
break into a chorus OF "bravos, ("
but the keenest interest seemed TO
be manifest by Americans out for
an evenings entertainment
Talks At Banquet
The Obregon banquet table. in the
yard Of the Matamoros cafe, was the
Continued on page two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-31
Officials Announce
Air Mail Line Here

Official announcement that the pro-
posed international air mail line be-
tween the United States and Mexico
is to be routed by way of Tampico
and Matamoros from Mexico City was
contained in a letter received We'd
nesdsy morning from the Mexican
capitol by Alfredo Vasquez, consul
here.
Although no mention of Browns
willie was contained in the communi-
cation, this city Is to be the con-
Meeting link between the two ma
tions.
The letter was from the interna-
tional air mail committee Of the
Mexican foreign relations bureau,
and stated only that after a thorough
and exhaustive survey had the route
Of the proposed service been decided
upon.
Just when the international air
route is TO be inaugurated has not
been decided, but IL is understood
that the service is planned to start
sometime before the first of the
year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-31
VALLEY FRUIT
TEST IS MADE
Especial 70 The Herald)

SAN BENITO, Aug. S1.-The first
Valley citrus fruit to be tested un-
der the new green fruit law passed
the test, according to G. (. Lovett Of
this city, who grew the fruit. and
who had the honor of shipping the
first citrus out Of the Valley last
year, on September H.
The fruit was taken to Harlingen
and tested, and showed the proper
sugar content for shipment. How
ever, It can not be shipped before
October /, under the terms Of the
federal quarantine.
The matter Of changing the
shipping date has been taken up with
the federal horticultural board IN
Washington, and in view OF the
fact that it is the desire of the
board To have citrus shipped OK de-
stroyed as soon as ii ripens, Valley
people expressed confidence that the
shipping date win be changed 90
meet the conditions.