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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-01
Politics 9 Expected
10 Retard Some
Activities
BY STANLEY w. PRENosur.

YORK. Dee. 3O.-LP-Busi-
ness men and bankers view the out
mism.
mere is a feeling in many quarters
na. political uncertainties invariably
ia:nnls,,ng during presidential a are
AAeiy 10 have a retarding effect upon
some lines of business, but it is
pointed out that other factors are de-
eidedly favorable.
Credlt supplies are ample. inven-
scries low, transportation systems ef-
aislent, labor plentiful and relations
between capital and labor generally
peasant. Most concerns are able TO
finance themselves without extensive
to bank credit. The stu
ehaou flotation of new securities
curing 1927 has created a demand for
laoor n materials Increasing conf
petition from Europe has been offset
q q certain extent by higher ex-
cnange rates.
confidence.
Lasy money rates resulting from a
tremendous increase in investment
capital n a moderate recession in
commercial demands formed the ba-
SIS ior virtually an unchecked rise in
STOCK prices to new high levels dur
ing 1877. Business generally, how
ever, as reflected in freight car load
ings, automobile and steel produc-
tion n corporation earnings, fell
slightly below the 1926 figures.
from an economic standpoint. one
OF the most significant developments
OF 1877 was the return of farm pros
perity. due to a gradual correction OF
the disparity between agricultural
non-agricultural prices. The
Northwest, which produced the larg-
est Spring wheat crop since 1915. is
reported 70 be in the hest condition
since the war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-01
Stock Market

Unlike the stock market of 1926,
which was upset by a drastic reac-
tion in March. the rally in prices was
accompanied only by moderate recess
sions in January. June, October and
December, extending the duration Of
the Current bull" market to nearly
four years. The average Of 90 lead
ing industrials compiled by The AS
sociated Press moved within a range
of As points and the average or 90
leading rails within a range Of 80
points. both closing the year within
a few points Of the high levels.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-01

trust Co.)
NEW ORLEANS, La. R)-Southern
business prospects for 1928 probably
are brighter than in any other Sec
tion of the country. Prosperity re-
sulting from additional employment
in flood control work has brought a
silver lining 10 the cloud cast over
the Mississippi Valley states by the
disastrous flood of 1927. Residents
of the valley are heartened by the
probabilities of the government as
sumiag control Of the Mississippi
river.
The cotton crop in the surround
ing territory has not been as large
as the year previous. but brought
a better price to those who sold
early. This has brought money into
the cotton section and enabled coun-
try banks to retire obligations TO
their correspondents and to keep bet
ter balances. They therefore enter
the new year better equipped TO aid
the farmers and small town bus
mess men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-01

president. Swift and Company
CHICAGO tPi-Fundamental condi-
tons are sound. | see no reason to
doubt that 1898 will be another year
OF good business.
Uncertainty in the political situa-
ton may cause some slight hesita-
ton. but | believe that the fact that
credit conditions are good and likely
to remain 80 for some time to come
is a guarantee against any serious
decline in general business condi-
tions.
The improvement in agricultural
purchasing power. sterilization of
prices and continued improvement in
efficiency of labor and management
IN industry should make for full en-
ployment and continued prosperity
during 1928.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-01


from the live stock producers view
point than any year Stree the della
tion period following the war. From
present indications the immediate fu-
ture appears even more promising and
we believe during the next few years
the live stock industry will come into
its own, and producers will enjoy a
period of general satisfactory prices
In summarizing the reasons for en-
enlargement. | would say that 1928
should prove profitable, first. because
the industrial east is prosperous with
slight indications of change; second.
because supplies of 1--we stock are
o excessive and will not exceed a
normal demand; and third, because
in all probability congress will enact
farm legislation this winter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-01
Steel

Prices of steel shares followed
closely the trend of trade conditions,
which showed considerable promise
in the spring. became disappointing
IN dull in the summer and Fall and
developed signs OF Improvement as
the year closed. u. s. Steel common
was bid up to a new high following
the declaration Of a 90 ger cent stock
dividend, which preceded by a few
months the death Of Ebert II. Gary.
for more than Is years head of the
corporation and recognized spokes-
nan Of the industry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-01

There had been a train wreck and
one Of two travelling authors felt
himself slipping from this life.
Goodbye. Tom" he groaned TO his
friend. "I'm done for
Don't say that, old mani" sput-
tered the friend. For Heavens
sake, don't end your last sentence
with q proposition
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-01
Our Sincere Thanks

are extended to all who favored us
with a share of their patronage during
the year just closed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-01

We wish you at this happy New Year
season the full measure Of JOY and 0 N
tentment that ONE from a year we'll
spent-and we wish that the year
ahead of you may be full of golden op-
portunity.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16

Old papers for sale at The Empire
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-4 room nicely furni ished apt. Heated. Inquire 115 West 9th St. or phone 330.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
|Dont's for |LoueIorn Ciue
 Tips to Japanese

TOKYO, June 16-"Don'ts" to be observed by Japanese young men and women in choosing their mates have been published by the Hochi Shimbun, Tokyo newspaper.
 Girls are cautioned:
 Don't marry a man who is fond of gambling.
 Don't marry man of whom your parents do not approve. Ac- cording to court statistics 65 per cent of such marriages end in di- yorces.
 Don't marry man who neg lects children.
 Don't marry man who drinks in secret. Don't marry men who ridicule aged persons.
 These are the rules for would be husbands:
 Don't marry girls whose hands are soft and clean, but whose mothers have coarse hands.
 Don't marry girls who think of nothing but dresses.
 Don't marry girls who are fond of wearing dresses of clever and original designs. A girl of this kind will often put her husband to shame in public. She will be- come an irregular and untidy wo. man. a #
 Don't marry girls who have a craze for the movies and theatre.
 Don't marry girls who do not love children.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
GOOD PRICES PAID
 ON HALIBUT TODAY

Nineteen thousand eight hun dred pounds of halibut sold here this morning to local fish buyers. The Dixon, Capt. Emil Samuel son, and the Thelma, Capt. Bernt Alstead, with $500 pounds and 6.50O pounds of fish, respectively, sold to the New England for 914 and cents.
 The Avona, Capt. John Sunder- land, with 7,500 pounds, sold to the Alaska Fish Brokerage for , and 6A cents. Five thousand pounds of black cod brought in by the Avona went to the Juneau Cold Storage at 2l4 cents pel pound.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
STEAMER QUEEN ON
 VOYAGE TO STATES

Steamer Queen, Capt. Vic En- quist, which arrived from the westward at o'clock yesterday morning, sailed at 6 o'clock yes terday afternoon for the south with the following passengers from Juneau:
 Mrs. T. k. Johnson for Seattle i; D. M. Boutwell, for Ketehikan Egbert Smith, Peter Keene and Lee Sun for Wrangell; George II. Mullin and M. Baker for Peters burg.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16

Old papers TOT sa,e at The Empire
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
Marine News
Steamer Movements
 NORTHBOUND

Mort. -sestern due 10 afflNc
 about II o'clock tonight. Princess Louise due 9 o'clock
 tonight.
 Admiral Rogers due Monday. Yukon due Tuesday.
 SCHEDULED SAlLIkGs Princess Charlotte scheduled
 to sail from Vancouver at
 9 o'clock tonight. Dorothy Alexander scheduled
 to sail from Seattle June 19
 at 10 a. m.
 Alameda scheduled to sail
 from Seattle June 19 at 9
 D. m.
 Admiral Evans scheduled to
 sail from Seattle June 20 at 10 a. m.
 Princecs Alice scheduled to
 sail from Vancouver June 20 at 9 D. m.
 Queen scheduled to sail from
 Seattle June 21 at 10 6. m. Alaska scheduled 10 sail from
 Seattle June 23 at 9 a, m.
 soUTHBouND sAiLiNGS Prince George scheduled to
 sail southbound at midnight
 tonight.
 Admiral Watson southbonnd
 about June 21. Aleutian southbound about
 June 21. LOCAL SAlLlNGS MaranIta scheduled to leave for Sitka ana way ports at 8 o'clock Wednesday night. Virginia W sails for Chicbagot and way ports at 6 o'clock every Wednesday night. For Chatham Straits route at 10 o'clock every Saturday night.
 America First leaves every Wednesday at 1 D. m. for Petersburg and Rake and wayports.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16

A week of kindness" to pro- mote benevolence toward animals and afflicted persons, is being observed in France. a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16

King Victor oi Italy has pub lished the tenth volume of his work on Roman and Italian coin age,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16

FOR RENT-Three room house.
 keeping apartment. Phone COP.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
MANY PASSENGERS ABOARD YUKON FOR
 PORTS IN ALASKA

SEATTLE, June 16-With Al passengers aboard, steamer Yu. kon sailed for Alaska ports at o'clock this morning. Passengers on the steamer for Juneau are E. r. Heintzleman, P. R. Bradley, Miss Nelson, R. A. Semple, H Pigg, Mrs. McKanna and child, P, c. Felch, Mrs. Snethern and two steerage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16

PARIS - Sleeveless jackets, which worn over long sleeved blcuses give the effect of coats, are a phase of sport suits this summer. Cheruit makes such an ensemble in beige jersey and crepe de chine. The crepe de chine skirt has large box pleats at the left side.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
TIDES TOMORROW
TIDES MONDAY
FISH PRICES

Ketchikan halibut prices yester day were 9A and 6 cents. Sal mon prices were 23. IF and ' cents.
 Prince Rupert halibut prices were: high, 9.90 and 5; low, 9.10 and 3.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
THE EMPIRE IS THE MEDIUM

Through which the general public can always have its wants supplied
 Closing time for classified advertisements 2 P. M.
 Closing time for display ad- vertisements: Il A. Al.
 Ten cents per l'ne first in- sertion.
 Five cents for continuous sub sequcnt insertion.
 Count five average words to the line.
 Minimum charge, 50 cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
MERCURY IN PORT

The Mercury, Capt. s. Eckrum, arrived in port this morning from the Astoria Puget Sound Packing Company plant at Excursion In let. Earle Blossom, bookkeeper. made the trip with the tender. She was to have left this after noon after loading coal and sup plies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
GIANT II LEAVES

The Giant II, Capt. Bernard Lien, left here today after icing up at the Juneau Cold Storage, for a salmon buying trip in the interests of the New England Fish Company. The boat has been laying at the city float for several weeks since her arrival from Ketchikan, and has recent ly been engaged to buy fish dur ing the summer season.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
MlLT BOTHWElL LEAVES

D. M. Boutwell,. local conner. cial broker, took passage for Ket. chikan on the Admiral Evans.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

Minnesota; William P. Dillingham;, VT; Frank B.
Brandegee, Conn., William E. Borah, Idaho; Albert B.
Cummins, Iowa; Miles Poindexter, Wash; LeBaron B.
Colt, r. l.. Thomas Sterling, South Dakota
1t was reported to the Senate by Senator Overman
of North Carolina.
The Roll Calls on this bill follow with the voting
record of Senator Walsh of Montana.
On Cummins amendment (P. 876) to limit authority
granted to the President to issue censorship regula
tions to information regarding movement and DISPOSE
ton of u S. armed forces and plans of naval mill
tary operations rejected (yeas 3d. nays 40 April 20,
1917-p. $50, Senator Walsh voted nay.
On Thomas amendment to strike out the sub-sec-
ton authorizing the President to issue censorship regu
latiOns, rejected yeas SO, nays 43) April 20 1917 p
SS7, Senator Walsh voted nay.
On the Hardwck amendment to strike out sweep
ing provision making it unlawful to the mails for
inducing promoting furtherng any offense describ-
ed in the BILL rejected yeas g. nays 39) May 10, 1917
p. 2072, Senator Walsh voted nay.
The House bill (H R. 291) was reported, with Sen
ate bill Is. p amended substituted.
On the Johnson amendment to strike out the whole
censorship provisions agreed to yeas &c. nays 38) May
II, 1917, p. 2166, Senator Walsh voted nay.
On the Kirby amendment to provide for the estab-
shment of press censorship, under direction of War
and Navy Departments May II, 1917 p. 2167, Senator
Walsh voted nay.
On the Overman amendment to rensert the censor
ship provisions, rejected (yeas a. nays 48, May H.
1917, p. 2265, Senator Walsh voted yea.
Bill passed (yeas IT, nays g. May IA, 1917 p 227O,
Senator Walsh was mot voting.
The bill finally passed authorized heavy fines and
Imprisonment for various acts efforts to aid the
enemy. 1t also defined unavailable publications.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13
THE ESPIONAGE ACT

Mineral County man writes to the Producers News
regarding the record of Senator Walsh on the Espion
age Act which was modelled on the infamous ENGLISH
ID. 0. r. A. law
We herewith give the facts requested in condensed
but complete form:
Espionage Act of 1917 Oh. R. 291) and Is. ~
II. X 291) was introduced by Congressman Webb
NJ C and referred to the Committee on Judiciary AZ
ter passage by the House it was referred to the S+
committee on Judiciary of which the following Sena
tors were members: Charles A Culberason of Texas.
Lee s. Overman, North Carolina; Duncan u Fletcher
Florida; James A. Reed, Missouri; Henry F. Asbprst
Arizona; John K Shields, Tenn; Thomas ]. walsh
Montana; Hoke Smith, Georgia; William n KING
Utah. Josiah O. WOlcOtt Delaware: Knute Nelson.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

international President Wharton warns the railroad
achnsts to look out for people connected with the
Producers News It IS now in order for +bo CITE IT,
tce of the World Court me President Of Ncoroo,,a
Chan Kai Shek of China TO write to their "natonals
70 beware OF the wiles of Montana State Senator vo
lives IN Sheridan County another fellow who has
been voter in the Treasure State continuously since
ne stood at the business end of muck stick in Rto
mine 21 years ago.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

Gangs Kidnap Political Leaders In Chicago" reads
headline in Daily Newspaper. Hope that they do
not penetrate far Medicine Lake where Joe Dolin
is now figuring out whether he will run old Lew On
stad Carl Peterson, Jack Bennett Aage Larsen and
his other political prOteges the Republican, Demo-
cratic or Heflin-Wheeer ticket The state makes no
provision for the of political orphans Even S.
Nelson could not afford to lose Father Joe
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

the bis doc door , and as he was os+.,
ms car he turned and d. getting hn
Salisbury and the large roe c snot back A.
time q T know n all g. gathered the, og q t53
n 1nese d three counties Fellows Up
n ! aad;s and Sheridan) will roosevelt
against me. l don't COW VIII COmOirs
will get enough votes s" d'. a damn, !
iet GoT;s, can vote against me Se You
instructions from you at t's al taking XII aay
your number" ~ DID, We have
Senator's Tail Feather. n
Wheeler then drove - :. Drag
View Hotel, where Mrs " W1 Inc Grand
a and after she got in the car cre1 he was,
at a rapid rate out of PIe eHt, '.. ne drove
wards Scobey. 'eN'yWOOd 10,
Attorney Howard lewis
messed the scene, said after,wss1nGo. wit,
felt sorry for poor Wheel" dfdS; q
take a licking before I wo,,i ! would
that tongue flashing. His % foc take
sight. 1t was pale and red j' 6y was was
He must have felt a much saS ~ Turns.
going away than he did wb ""uqef man
in" N "i'eh ne came
The opinion of the peoDIa =. j.,
town was that Wheeler Went erS 81 the
the town with his tailfeatber,ss cut Of
in the dust. '''iierS drag,
South Dakota Affair is OUTLAW,
Thinks Wheeler 'u
Scobe7y, Monday night = wb..,.
was talking over the telepbonmoH 1 Tae
today to someone in Plentvwoo,dl' ne. mere
ably Dave Kelly. His con rUo, proc
ran thq T6n Yes, that South D Sdea
trouble. Yes. Yes. Saw. Keur n
are safe. The statute Of Iim;tss4;w We
runs against an indictment. We I5ta'iO Oas
safe on that deal Kelly. Yes 50 y %e
The damned scoundrels. No con iVS'
| don't want to return there I' o. ~
now. Will see you later Kan yGI
Goodbye" ' Aely'
The Senator looked white when /.
walked away from the telephone AZ
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13
nv, NEXT DAY
wheeler Gets Terrific Tongue

senator Wheeler, one time the Idol
e 81 tne people of Sheridan COUNTY
a ! sT himself called "crooks a 'Tisr'
ara nypocrlte a character assassin"
p rIu q stoolpigeon" on the streets Of
aesentywood in the presence of a crowd
u people. AS he was Administered
8 terrlflc verbal castigation bv Rodnev
SSTalsDury at the Kavon Garage on
~ tnonuay afternoon the crowd seemed
Senator. - WI : - ''ie Junior
T. fireworks Start in Kavon Garage
II appears that Wheeler, Salisbury
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

Dan Mckay says that the only troublo uit., p.,
brick clay is that there is too much oil in T.
Oily suggest to Brother Dan that he ask his fr;end
ator Walsh to institute investigation to e
the scoundrels Doheny and Sinclair are in anoth I
to ruin Standard Oil er plot
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

eo lOsen says that he is getting ready to quit this
oank recelvership and enter more conpenial occna
uon Fred was quite success as wboasolo IT,
gealer according to an affidavit now in our
DSs now we would hate to see man of Fred's bigb
corn. ~ OOinh barley
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13
"YOU SHOULD BE IN THE PENTTENTIARY INSTEAD
OF THE SENATE, SAYS SALISBURY TO SENATOR

Senator K Wheeler addressed meeting of TWENTY-FIVE
persons at the City Council Sunday evening Postmaster
Jack Bennett made arrangements for the the County
mouse Tor the occasion but account of the the
tendance decided stay in the rooms There was
no chairman but the meeting in charge Lard Olson Fred
Dse Jack Bennett Deputy Game Warden and Onstad
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13
But Loses Temper When
Farmer Asks Questions

Burt Burt Be Calm The Crowd is Laughing" Cries Mrs.
Wheeler when Junior Senator Goes Up in the Air. End
of Small PIentywood Salisbury Gives Senator
Unmercful Castgation Public Street Next Day-Cals
B. K. Crook, "a LIAR and "a Stoopigeon'
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1928-04-13

Bill Hass thinks the Outlook man who asks hin, ho,,,
ne got that 1923 Ford coupe when the paper said be
drove one OF 1926 vintage is too rummy" to he aon,a
the Outlook resident is serious pi0Slueu
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-23

ing to his other DANCES until the
$4,000 speed creation could be tow
ed from the water onto the dry sands
above.
With today the last day of ar Of
fetal attempt to beat the record
against time it seemci that Cap
tain Campbeil's record would stand
unless he himself should>,raise it
with his Napier Blue Bird special.
The huge 36-cylinder machine owned
by ]. NJ. White Of Philadelphia, was
definitely barred from official COM
petition yesterday because it did
not meet mechanical requirements OF
the American Automobile ~associa-
ton.
Lockhart had yesterday decided
conditions were too u~nfavorable for
an attempt against the Campbell
record and was about to withdraw
from the beach when he reversed his
decision in consideration for the
thousands who had gathered to watch
his efforts.
For several hours after the acct
dent, Lockhart was unable to give
an account of what happened TO his
machine. but William F. Sturm,
Lockhart's representative, after talk
ing to the pilot late last night, said
he believed the disastrous behavior
Of the car was caused by too sud
den application of the brake.
He advanced the theory that when
Lockhart entered an area of poor
visibility he jammed on the brakes
too quickly, causing the rear Of the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-23
British Veteran To
Speak at Mercedes

MERCEDES, Feb. 23.-Rabbi Daniel
Harrison has announced that plans
are being made for I. Z. Bloch, for
merly connected with the British
Legion j nPalestine, would address
the local congregation in the old
Elks hall Friday evening at s o'clock.
Rabbi Harrison will conduct the
weekly services as usual and Bloch
will address the meeting. Everyone
is invited to hear the speaker, Rabbi
Harrison says.
Bloch served during the fighting
in Palestine and later was an officer
with the British administration in
the Holy Land and will speak on con-
ditions there. He has been in this
country several years following his
release from the British forces.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-23

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla, Feb. 23.-
R)-Because he let his standards OF
craftsmanship outweigh his better
racing driver, must temporarily dis
miss his dream of driving a power
full automobile at a greater speed
than has ever yet been attained.
His tiny Stutz Blackhawk Special
was smashed beyond hope of 'imme-
date repair when it catapulted from
the beach into the ocean here yester-
day afternoon at the rate of 225
miles per hour, and Lockhart is re-
covering from severe shock and
minor injuries at q hospital.
It was the roar of the crowd for
action that gave fortune a chance
to frown and smile in turn on the
young Indianapolis pilot. Despite a
wet beach and poor visibility brought
on by low hanging clouds, he re-
sponded to the loud urging of the
throng and went out to threaten the
record of 205.9 miles an hour
which Captain Malcolm Campbell of
London had established Sunday.
Lockhart's chances for a new mark
went glimmering when his car
swerved beyond control and turned
a complete somersault to right it.
self in the sea. Thousands who lined
the beach, galvanized by fear at the
machines wild c~areening, described
the pilots escape from death as
remarkable.
Chisels and blow torches were
necessary to extricate Lockhart from
the pilots seat where he had been
pinned in the crumpied machine.
Breakers swept high over his head
while he was in this defenseless po-
sition. semi-conscious, adding drown