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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02
The World and All
IN NEW YORK
By Charles P. Driscoll

Forrest Wilson, formerly of Cleveland, but now
Of Paris, is spending a few weeks in New York and
Washington. I'm told he is finishing a very remark
able novel, which he has already sold at a handsome
figure for magazine publication, and also to a book
publishing house. The book, inside gossip says, will
be called "Rich Brat" and will deal in an altogether
fresh manner with a phase Of Partisan life heretofore
untouched by noveiists.
Wilson is one of those newspaper men who has
always been about to write a novel. Tradition has it
that the newspaper man who is always just going to
write a novel never gets it written. Well, Wilson will
have his finished by the time you read this, and he
already has a handsome roll of greenbacks in his
pockets for il.
They say Wilson (whose old newspaper friends
know him as Bob has had the idea for this novel in
his mind for many years. For three or four years az
least he has been working on it. during his spare time.
Until lately he has ha dalmost no time to spare for
this work, but the time finally came that newspaper
reporters dream Of. Wilson was able to 60 away into
the country and devote a few weeks to his book. And
SO there is gold in the pot at the end Of the rainbow,
after all.
Clare Ogden Davis, Of Texas, is finishing a re-
~markable novel, too. ! am told it is to be called 60
ing Up" and it will have a lot Of Texas in it. / be-
lieve il has already found a publisher, and the gossip
is that the novel will be so unusual in plot that it will
be one Of next seasons headliners.
This Mrs. Davis is another newspaper person who
went around the country for years with q fine plot
for a novel stewing in her brain. She used to be Miss
Clare Ogden, and was in newspaper work in Houston
and other Texas towns. She was private secretary to
Governor Ma Ferguson, and the romantic political at
%mosphere Of those hectic Texas days il the atmosphere
Of this new novel, says my literary spy.
New York is seething with the work and goings to
and fro of these folk from Texas, Ohio, Nebraska and
other western states. who have come here to find the
opportunity to put their novels into type.
-
Mrs. Davis 10 the wife Of Burton Davis, former
Brownsville newspaper man, now Of New York.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02
Timely Views
GERMAN LOANS DECLARED SAFE
BY w. Averell Hartman
New York Financier

CWilliam Averell Hartman was born in 1891,
and was graduated from Yale University in 1918.
He is chairman Of the board of the W. A. Harri-
man & Co., Inc, and chairman Of the American
Ship and Commerce Corporation. He also is a
director of the u. P. r. r., l. c. r. R., Wells Fargo
Co, American Railway Express and National Sure
ty Co. His home is in New York;
In Germany l found bankers and business men in
sympathy with S. Parker Gilbert in his demand for
the economy and control Of governmental expendi-
lures. national. state and particularly municipal.
As a practical matter, PREPARATION transfers can
not interfere with the transfer of the service Of
American loans.
The theory on which the Dawes plan Is drawn is
the maintenance Of Germany's currency on a gold
basis. II Germany Is to remain on O gold basis it
will follow that the borrower can always buy dollars
with his marks. Rationing or ALLEGATION of exchange
and a gold basis of currency are incompatible.
The statement that reparatiOns payments are q
first lien against German property is true, but only
in SO far as the prescribed mark payments are con-
cerned. The duty IF transferring these marks into
other exchange is not, under the Dawes plan, the OBJ
legation of the German government, but 10 left to
the discretion Of the transfer committee of the repara-
tfons commission.
The function of, and the reason for the transfer
is to facilitate the transfer from German
marks into the currency Of the receiving nations Of
without injury to Germany's credit and currency.
It is inconceivable, therefore, as a practical matter,
that the transfer committee will do anything to de-
stroy Germany's credit, because doing so would defeat
its main purpose
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02
New York Letter

there's sufficient inducemens-inez-
haustible oil supplies. say"
What the doctor likes about Dick
Byrd's south polar plans II Dicks
evident intention to be thorough.
"If a trip Of that kinds to accom-
plish anything worth while" he
pointed out, "the tourist must stick
around awhile and see something Of
the country.
"Amundsen simply got to the pole
and back again. That didn't enlight-
en- us much. He didn't even bring
back a chunk Of rock for US TO ex-
anime.
eve want more particulars about
that continent. II isn't necessarily
all OF II showed under all the time.
Some of it may be no worse than
northern Siberia. 1t may have for
ests.
"And polar electrical phenomena
will bear a great deal Of looking into.
"What IL it should enable US 70
tune the static out of radio?"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02
POLAR TRIPS LACK CASH VALUE
BUT THEY SATISFY CURIOSITY

Az
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE spirit
Of pure science is that magnificent
urge for knowledge which, in woman,
we call
"Curiosityi
"We see our wives devoured by
| anxiety to solve some puzzle that
Importance.
%We say, MY! sin't you inquis-
itiveI'
"But when the same snxiety's
| gnawing on the scientist. what does
he do but proclaim himself TO the
world as the high priest Of some
thing or other!
whats more, he gets away
with it,"
Or. William Bowie, geodesy expert
in-chief of the governments coast
and geodetic survey, leaned back in
his chair and smacked his lips In
satisfaction al his learned brother
| hoods success in impressing mankind
with its title to plaudits and rever-
ence, for the same quality which
gets its women folks laughed at.
Gin Ease you don't know, N geode-
sist is a surveyor-on SO large a
scale that he has to allow for the
earth's curvature, in his calculations.)
The point Dr.. Bowie was making
was that polar explorations, like
Dick Byrd's, yield results of incalcul-
able value, wen though it mayn'a
be strictly practical or tangible.
Human curiosity's satisfied, anyway.
Not, the doctor added, that he can't
imagine the possibility Of returns of
a more substantial nature from a
~completer knowledge Of the polar re-
gions.
Although pure science doesn't 20
looking for dollars and cents" he OBJ
served, "yet very often. just to salts
fy their curiosity, pure scientists
stumble on discoveries that bring in
~millions-if not to themselves, to
others.
perhaps the poles hold the key
TO the riddle of our weather, so that
we can tell a season in advance just
what's coming and know what to do
about it."
Among other things, Dr. Bowie sug-
gests, tie north polar route probably
will offer a short cut to ~aviators in
the near future, and with that idea
in view it needs to be studied.
As for the antarctic continent
Suppose" he theories, at should
prove to be rich in mineralsl
"or maybe some Of it's habitable.
Pretty cold, doubtless, but any land
half as large again as the United
States must have spots that could
support I'm sort Of q population If
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02

Who am II IN which house Of
congress do / hold a seat? From
what state?
On this date in 17ss the u. S. Con-
stitution was ratified by Georgia, the
fourth state. What II its capital
city?
Texas was admitted 10 the union
in lS45. Where is its capital city?
A famous Riffian leader surrend-
cred to the French in Morocco in
1926 officially ending the long drawn
Riffian revolt. Who was he?
A postmaster general OF the United
States resigned to take an important
position in the motion picture indus
rty. Who was he7
"He that is faithful in that which
is least, is faithful also in much; and
he that is unjust in the least is un-
just also in much" Where does this
passage appear in the Bible?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02
River Transport and Freight
Rates

The twin cities of Minnesota-Minneapolis and
St. Paul-will save nearly 100000 annually in
freight rates in an estimated potential movement of
<2,o5S.s7o tons Of merchandise by water as soon as the
supper Mississippi barge service is able to handle the
homage. This has been determined By the Mime
apolis Traffic Association which is now cooperationg
with the government to expand the barge service on
the upper Mississippi.
An exhaustive survey was made by the Association
which compiled statistics for presentation to con-
gressionsl committees conducting hearings on pro-
posed appropriations for additional barge line facii-
ties. Estimates were based on total all rail shipments
to and from those cities in 1925 and 1926, combined
with . comprehensive survey OF industries and ship
pers. The estimate assumes the barges could be oper-
ated for eight months Of the year, although the OPP
Grating season will vary with weather conditions.
Initial experiments with an upper river barge line
were made in 1926 and facilities were increased in
1927, with the result that during the last year a ire
mendOus gain in freight moved by barge has been
recorded. During the first year the line was operated
at a loss, but showed a slight profit this year. Con-
tracts made for 1928 indicate that the year will be a
very profitable one for both the government and the
shippers.
The success of the upper river experiment is re-
plete with Significance in connection with the develop
ment Of the lower river traffic. Officials of the gov
eminent owned barge line assert that within a few
years the barges will be handling practically all heavy
merchandise to and from the upper river section as
we'll as on all navigsble tributaries of the Mississip-
pi. The saving that will be effected for shippers will
eventually run into the hundreds Of millions. Connec-
tions with the intracoastal canal on the Texas Gulf
coast and the Gulf coast harbors will greatly extend
the service offered by the barge lines, placing the en-
tire Gulf coast section in direct connection by water
with the numerous inland markets and industrial areas
along the Mississippi and its tributaries.
One of the most noteworthy features in connec-
tion with government operation Of the barge lines is
the fact that they are practically the only government
operated untility that has ever shown a profit, and
this is largely due to the fact they are controlled by
a board consisting of experienced business men who
have made an intensive study Of the nations trans
portation problems. They have eliminated waste, in
creased efficiency, expanded the facilities. and as a
result the barge lines are now showing a profit as
we'll as materially reducing rates on the huge tonnage
sage moving on the Mississippi.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02
WITHIN THE FAMILY CIRCLE

Peter was right. Without a bit
Of warning down plunger Blue Jay.
Far beneath him the boy could see
the g~listening white snow, and he
shut his eyes and held his breath,
expecting to be dumped in an icy
drift.
cat least, I am thankful that it will
be soft and l shall not break any
bones" thought he. Then suddenly
he realized that his steed was no
longer moving. To be sure, he felt a
gentle swaying motion, but GER
tainly Blue Jay was not flying. The
bird had alighted. but on. what
They had not had time to reach the
snow drift. And what an awful
clatteri What could be going on?
Slowly Peter opened his eyes and
found himself in the center of q
group Of chattering Blue Jays. Fa-
Their Blue Jay had alighted safely
in the crotch of a limb not far
from the very top Of the tree. Right
behind him the boy caught sight of
a pleasant looking bird, rather fatter
than Blue Jay, perched on the edge
of a large nest. The boy decided at
once this was Mrs. Jay. Upon the
small bare branches that jutted
off rrom the large limbs between
which the nest was 50 cleverly placed,
the younger members of the family
were sitting.
"D'Jayl D'Jay! D'Jayi" one of
them screeched, and "D'Jayl DJay!
D'JayI" screamed another, and then
all Joined in the chorus, until Peters
ears fairly ached with the din.
att sounds exactly like a black
smiths shop" said he, suddenly, for
getting that he spoke aloud.
what sounds like a blacksmith's
shop" questioned one Of the chill
dren, sharply.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02
Peters Adventures

"The noise you are making" de-
clared Peter determined to tell the
truth now that he had let himself in
for il. "Your voices sound just as
the hammer does when it hits upon
the anvil"
mo one has ever said that to us
before" said Father Blue Jay,
thoughtfully, but do you know / rath-
er like the idea. A blacksmith's shop
is such a cheerful, noisy place. I did
not bring you here to talk about
things like that, however, ALTHOUGH
/ will admit it is very interesting"
Father Blue Jay waved q wing at his
children. "Hcw about it children ?
Was | right or was ! wrong? Did
Two-Legs here keep his word, or
didn't he 2"
"He did He did, He did" Shrek
ed the young Jays, and so shrilly
Peter just had to put his hands over
his ears to keep out the clamor. Even
Mother Blue Jay was moved to say:
"Ssh, Ssh. not so loud, my dears.
Remember, it is very early in the day,
and there is yet much to talk about.
Don't wear out your voices so soon"
II didn't think that you would do il,
Boy chirped a solemn looking bird.
Il apologize, and to show you how
very sorry / am, 1.-THE eldest SON
will give you my word not tc steal an
egg or eat a SQUAD from a neighbours
nest this spring. Here's my claw on
it."
"Good for you, eldest son." said
Peter, heartily. "You are too beauti-
full a bird to be a thief. But do you
think that the rest of your brothers
and sisters will stand by your New
Years resolution"
eff / have any influence at all you
can just bet they will" declared the
solemn young Blue Jay, "and whether
they like it or not"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02
Other Papers
ILLNESS As A BAD HABIT
Chicago Daily News)
Az . means Of educating the public and

Az q means Of educating the public and promoting
the progress Of preventive medicine-or Of what doe
tors now call positive health-the United States Pub
lie Health Service lately made an intensive ~investiga-
ton in q small inland city for the purpose Of estab-
fishing average rates of sickness. Twice Q month for
more than tive years agents Of the service visited
every home in the city selected for the unique survey
and obtained data concerning the health or lack Of it
in the family. Every case Of sickness was recorded.
The results proved to be ~arresting. It turned out
that there were, on the average, 1850 illnesses q
year for every 1000 inhabitants Of the community in
v~estigated.
That showing is supposed to be typical. In cities
that are larger, more congested and generally more
industrial, it is believed, there Is even more sickness
than in a relatively small community enjoying good
air and pure water.
Statistics and averages are VIGOROUSLY treacher-
Gus. Much depends on their Interpretation. How
ever, the survey gives further emphasis to the we'll
known fact that there is too much sickness. All med
zeal authorities agree that very much Of it Is prevent,
able.
Attention to health is both a duty and q modern
privilege. The high cost Of illness makes it p~articu-
larry important that the first slight symptoms Of dis
ease &c detected and that proper measures be taken
immediately. Persons who are entirely well should
know how to preserve and conserve their health. It
is irrational, Of course, to permit oneself to worry
about possible sickness; but it is by no means IRA
tional to seek knowledge concerning diet, exercise,
sleeA ventilation, heating Of rooms, prevention Of
common colds, avoidance of infection and like matters
upon which health depends.
Good health in a community Is q moral as well
as an economic asset. But a community is composed
Of families and individuals, and the problems Of health
conservation and prevention Of sickness are, after all,
individual or family problems. Education Is the real
solution Of health problems, as it is Of SO many others.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02
Dinner Stories
NO SCANDAL

NO SCANDAL
A conversation between two WON
en-, one Of whom was hard Of hear
ing, interested the passengers Of q
crowded car.
81 saw her on the street downtown
with a man"
rs that so?"
eyes, and it was after 10 o'elock,
too"
"The very idee."
Il never suspected her II flirting
before"
"No, nor me either"
But you . never tell"
"Ain't it the truth? ?"
at is that"
DO you know her husband7"
No, l amt never seer him close"
Does he wear a brown suit?"
"Yes.p
GLASSES 2"
Smoke a pipe ,"
"Uh huhi"
There was deepest disappointment
IN the woman's voice as she exclaim-
ed:
"Fiddlesticksi Then II was only
her husband after ALL"
ALAS!
First old mar (quoting): All, all
are gone, the old familiar faces"
Second old mani: Remember the
dear, sweet faces of Jennie and
Phoebe and Mary, the friends Of our
childhood? Whatever became OF
them?
First old man (ssdly): They were
rsjuyeuated,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02

Today Horoscope
Persons born under this sign are
quick to see the good in others.
They usually have many friends.
Answers 10 Foregoing Questions
i. George W. Norris; Senate;
Nebraska.
2. Atlanta.
2. Austin.
a. Abd-el-Krim.
;. viii Hays.
s. Luke, xvi, 10.
FALL RESTORES SIGHT
- -sr1NE
CARDIFF, Wales.-After being
blind IL years, James Garren's sight
was restored by the shock Of a short
fall down the stairway.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02
Today's Radio Programs
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02

S. Claus is one wholesale distributor who isn't
complaining because of the lack of large orders
Nashville Banner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02

Senatorial seats must not cost more than seats in
Wall Street. II wouldn't be demccratic-Toledo
Blade.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02

American hold-up men seem to get about every
thing except what is coming to hem.-Virginian-
Pilot.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02

Gales says his ambition is to be a farmer. HIS
s;~snv .orads have turned a lot of sod during his ad-
ministration.-Dsllas News.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02


s7s-kYw chIcapo-s7n
T0A-Roxy and His Gang
4 s0-Srring Quartet
a~70-ConSress Caravan
sss.e-WEBH.WJJD chieaac-S-
7.oD-Great Composers
S.c0-Mooseheart Hour
o0-Song Recital
ns.4-woN-WLIs chIcasc-reo
s-1-Dinner Concert
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ssSO-Farilv Party.
2.50-Phantom Violir
s44.e-WLS chieaao-s7o
enn-Musical Program
: nn-Tony's S~cr17book
-.5D-Special Productions
a47.5-WMAo-WcJ chica1o-sn
7:so-Musical Calendar
s.BD-Same mr. WOR t3 hrs)
i0.00-Dance Music 81 hrEl
4zs.s-WLW cineinrsti-7oo
f.oo-Homs fires Program
T.50-Minstreis
s.lS-Studio Feature
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7.30-A. * r. GypsseR
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7.00--Masqueraders
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S.50-General Motors Party
7s2.s-WAIU coIumbUs-1oec
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s.sO-Story Hour; CRstillans
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7.so-vagabonds
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S.50-General Motors Party
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9.50-Band
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F.30-Appreciation Program
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46s.5-KFi Los A~npeIes-e4a
s.0n-Music Box Hour
l0:l~Philharmonic Orchestra
II :00-Metropolitan Dance Orchestra
4f6.4-kHJ Los A~naeies-72o
10 :00-Diversity Hour
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336.s-kNx Los A~naeheS-eoo
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12:soa-Coyots Frolic
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-02

a4a.a-WcoA Pensacola-f1o
s.oo-Coast Artillery Eand
9.45-PuFsell and Wilkerscn
2s4.f-WFVA Richmond-ftso
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Imperial Valley press., 1928-11-02
ARMISTICE DAY
TO BE OBSERVED
AT HOLTVILLE

Imperial Valley people who recall
the distinctive hospitality of Holt
Vile in its New Year s ficstas Of
bygonc years will appreciate what it
means when the American Legion
naires of the Eastsidc city are in
Viting everyone to join in a Spanish
barbecue dinner on Armistice Day
which will be observed on Monday,
November II this year. While the
barbecue will be big feature of
the day, the Legion men are not
overlooking the need of a day Of
entertainment and are planning to
keep the large crowds in jnbiIant
spirits.
In addition to entertainment fca-
lures, this years Armisticc cxer-
ciscs and program viii center on
observance of the tenth anniversary
Of the signing of the Armisticc. A
parade starting at l0:30 n. m. will
feature a whoIc-hcartcd manifcsta-
tion Of patriotism with veterans
of all wars and civic organizations
participating. Immediately follow
ing the parade appropriate exercises
will be held in the city park, with
amplifying equipment installed so
all can hear the music and speeches.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-11-02

Brawley High School and IIoltvillc
High School. Both teams win meet
each other en- an even basis and
will want to get first blood. It
promises the best contest Of the
season and no lover Of the sport
will want to. miss it. The game is
included in the admission ticket
for tive days events.
Before the dance starts in the
evening there will be indoor baseball
contests with teams from Brawlcy,
Calexico and FL Centre in competi-
tion in addition to teams from Holt
vile. The Armisticc Day Ball at
night is going to be a long -remem-
bered affair.
Holtville's celebration will be
Imperial Valleys official obser-
vance of Armistice Day, in keeping
Imperial Valley press., 1928-11-02

II is possible that Past National
commander John r. Quinn will be
the speaker of the day and will
bring a stirring message.
At noon the Spanish barbecue dim
ner will be served by trained
squad of "'k. ps," who saved the
doughboys from starvation back in
1918. The "chow line" promises
your moneys worth. The best beef
obtainable in the valley has already
been contacted for by the Holt
Vile Lcgionmen.
Fire Drill
A thrilling firerun will open the
entertainment program of the after
noon and viii find all the depart
ments Of the valley in competition
for cash prize.
The outstanding afternoon event
will be the football game between