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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14
The World and ALI
IN NEW YORK
By Charles 2. Driscoll

nv NEW 1Ohh
A curious story was told recently in connection
with the suicide Of a wealthy New Yorker. The man
was a millionaire, and lived. with his wife, in one OF
the most expensive and elaborate Of the penthouse
apartments, 50 extensively preferred by millionaires
in Manhattan. The penthouse palace perches atop a
big apartment house. The millionaire who lived in
the skyline palace owned the apartment house, and had
the whole building designed and built SO that he mighs
have a perfect home. according to his fancy.
He was found dead in the private gymnasium which
he had had constructed at the top room of his pent-
house. Beside him lay a peculiar double-barrelled
rifle, which would fold up TO the dimensions Of q pistol.
II was part OF the expensive armament that had hung
on one Of the walls Of the big gymnasium.
There was no question that the death was due 70
suicide.
Now for the curiaHs story that was told and re-told,
and formally denied after the fmiIy Of the dead man
reached the conclusion that the tale was undignified
Or something such.
This millionaire had everything he wanted except
peace of mind. He had suffered for years under the
strange delusion that he was a victim Of a terrible
disease. His physicians assured him that he was per-
fectly healthy in body. He was 81 years old ~ the
time Of his death. and a wonder Of physical perfection.
But he imagined he was doomed to a fearful death
because OF the awful disease. Fear preyed upon him
and followed HIM through the pslatial corridors Of his
perfect home, high above the noise and squalor of the
city.
The millionaire nourished this unreasonikx fea, for
years. He had the elaborate gymnasium constructed IN
the hope that continuous exercise under the open sky.
coupled with sun baths. might heal him Of the disease
that he imagined TO be gnawing at his vitals. He ex-
ercised 50 much and 50 skilfully, under direction q
the best trainers, that his strength was marvelously
increased. But he could not sleep for fear Of the
frightful monster his imagination had created. And -
he shot himself.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14

Gus love affair. BY the fatal route
offered BY the poppy flower.
On the evening which followed
Irene Shirley's arrival at the studio.
Jane was sitting al her dressing
table, combing her heavy masses Of
red-brown hair. The amber lights
on either side Of the triple mirror
turned the soft pink Of her shout
ders and breast to old ivory; their
exquisite curves might have inspired
a master-sculptor to create n mod
ern Aphrodite. AS her hand piled
the comb swiftly, the muscles rip
pied like flowing water beneath her
polished skin, vet in repose her
arms were as round and soft as
those OF a child. A curious. dis
satisfied smile twisted about her
mouth as she regarded herself in
the mirror. II was not q humorous
smile, for she was thinking OF Tony
Hull's meeting that morning with
Of anger in his eyes, the deep salts
faction that had shown in Irene's.
II was perfectly clear that Tony had
beep swept, mo~mentarilv. by some
very bitter emotion-not 1ove-she
realized, but possibly the hate which
Hs its twin sister. What emotional
experience had these two gone
through in the past? With her own
feelings for Tony Hull Just budding
into possible love. she experienced
d very natural curiosity concerning
his past relations with Miss Shirley
She thought. from Tony having
insisted on their dining together to-
night. that IL was his intention 10
cnlighten her. Well--she was inter-
ested. Of course, but what concern
cd her still more was the effect
which Irene's engagement might
have upon her own future with Da-
wilson Productions. The girl had
boldly asked Tony 10 make her a
star. What had Mr.. Davidson prom
ised her? Jane was quite honest in
her mental process; she admitted
frankly that Irene was n woman Of
both beauty and charm. Better
looking than 7 am" she told her re-
Election in the mirror. "If she
screens as well as she looks. I'm
likely to lose out. Nothing to do,
however. but wait ard see.D
She finished arranging her hair,
slipped on the Nile green chiffon
she had selected for the evening.
went into the living room humminR
q popular tune. Tony had said that
Irene Shirley could not act; IL was
a comforting thought.
She pressed the button In answer
10 his ring, received him at the Iiv-
ing room doom. IL was the first
time he had ON to the apartment,
and Jane felt n certain embarrass-
ment in welcoming him.
Hello" she said. q trace or color
mounting In her cheeks. AFTER sli
those steps you deserve q cocktail.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14
Other Papers
THE CAN OPENER As THE KEY TO PROSPERITY


The day may come when prominent visitors 70 Dali
las eligible 10 receive the symbolical key 20 the city
will be given a golden can opener. For it may easily
come to pass that canning will prove the outstanding
industry of the larger Dallas toward which all our az
forts are now bending. Yet, s~ingularly enough, the
business Of canning has thus far but a small start
compared with what seems almost certainly ahead Of 1t.
Industrial Dallas, Incr has shown real insight in
choosing canning for presentation to the nation as one
Of the outstanding opportunities or Dallas for those
who would use cur distribution, raw material, labor and
trade resources to the greatest advantage 70 them
selves. North, East and Southeast Texas afford a
wealth Of fruit and vegetable supply close at hand.
excellent in quality and extended through d long grow
ing season. And, incidentally. a large part Of this
production is now wasted on the ground for the want
Of canneries able to handle the crop.
At the same time, Texas il shipping in tremendous
quantities Of canned goods. as is the case also with
Oklahoma, Arkansas and Laouisiana-a territory easily
accessible through Dallas. With the product rotting
for the want ar the can and with the market sending
afar for goods no better, with the labor here and the
fuel here, nothing seems lacking save the skill to man.
age the business and the capital to launch il. For that
matter, Dallas has capital enough, once IL is led to be
cannery-minded.
Industrial Dallas, Inc, 10 going to the cannery trade
IN the endeavor to make it Dallas-minded. Its appeal
is able, apt and artistic. Besides all that, it is honest
That sort Of appeal ought to bring results that will
stop the crime Of letting luscious products perish Oh
bush and vine and tree for the want of somebody 10
preserve it until il can be carried to the waiting Gus.
toners table.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14
Hidalgo County
Has Registered
21,263 Students

EDINBURG, Sept. 14.-There are
2l,263 scholastics in HidaIgo county,
or It's per cent of the entire %
l~ation, according 70 figures made
public bv s. ~ mr.. Mars Of the
state department Of education al
Austin.
This district with 3.16S school
children Is high ranking among the
cities OF the county. Others showed
the following s~cholastics: County. o.
0s3; Donna, 2.s19; HidaIgo, s57:
Pharr-San Juan, 2,298: Mission.
1888; McAllen. 2,423: Mercedes, e.
61s; WesIaco. 1000; SharyIand, 35s:
Tabasco. 651.
The entire population or the coun-
~ II only 10000, according 10 sta
tistics compiled BY the Edinburr
Chamber OF Commerce.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14

The apartment in which Jane Dare
lived on east Sixty-first street con
sisted Of half Of the top floor Of a
reconstructed dwelling house. There
were four rooms in tia lar e
studio or living room. well lighted,
a smaller bedroom adjoining. a kit
chcnette and a bath. On her salary
Jane might have lived far more ex-
travagantly, had she so cared, but
the rooms were sufficiently large
and comfortable for her needs. and
she had other uses for her spare
moncy-clothes, lessons i'm singing,
in French and Italian-a saddle
horse, on which she spent an hour
each morning in the park. She also
bought a great many books. Jane
was not in any sense a high
brow" but she had a theory that
success, in the work she had under
taken. could best be achieved BY
maintaining q clean, intelligent
mind, in n fresh and healthy young
body-that she must bring TO her
task something more than mere ply
steal good looks, if she was to win
success.
Sometimes. when she saw bril-
liantly successful r actresses
running the gamut Of hectic dissi-
patton, trusting To their splendid
youth to make good the inroads up
on their mental and physical STAN
ina, she wondered whether or not
her theories were correct. These
women, many OF them. got by," re-
rn4HnA twnwnmmIwrm ~m $500
TO lose nothing, by reason Of their
designations.
Then she would think Of other
stars, even more successful, who
walked IN tire path of the most rigid
s~elf-denial, in order to preserve the
fresh flower of their youth from
decay The public might suppose.
from widely-advertised scandals,
that the life Of the average screen
star was a breathless compound Of
love. liquor and dope. but Jane
knew better. in spite OF the occa-
sional escapades Of some black
sheep Of the screen world. knew
that the majority Of men and wom-
en- In the profession-the really
successful ~ones-cared for their
health rigidly. knowing that It was
their greatest asset.
The latitude granted performers
on the legitimate stage, whose =
might persist for generations, was
denied the actors. and particularly
the women actors, OF the screen. A
few brief years, the span OF their
freshness. their beauty. and thew
were faced by IN public with It's
thumbs down. She thought of Alice
Carroll, a woman or tE~Snty-seven.
She had aged quickly, for reasons
other than her dieting. II vas gen
orally known, in screen circles, that
the little star had uldert ken TO
heal q heart broken IN . tempestu-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14
Oil Problems Being Solved

The problems that have p~erplexed the oil industry
are mainly the natural offspring Of its unprecedented
growth. Seventy years ago American oil interests con-
sisted OF one we'll. SO feet deep. representing an in
vestment Of $4,000.
Since that time nearly 100000 wells have been
drilled and the industry is second in value to only the
railroads and agriculture. Today its equipment and
facilities are valued at S1l,O0O,O00,O00.
II dawned suddenly on the world that oil represent
I'D . gIamorous and profitable field Of action that had
hardly been touched. As a consequence the evil OF
excessive competition appeared. Capital was spent in
duplication Of operation and equipment
These conditions. while unfortunate, we're not the
fault Of the oil industry or a reflection on its basic
soundness and balance. They were merely the IN
nvoidable accompaniment Of the industry's meteoric
rise from nothing to a thing Of heroic proportions.
Now in the last few years a change has come. The
81 industry, in q determined effort to abolish waste
and unsatisfactory general conditions, has embarked
on q new era Of efficiency and cooperation. Great
economics in producing and market methods have been
affected. New and improved scientific processes have
been evolved.
Its problems are not yet completely solved. But
ME industry has made good progress and success is In
ssirht. IL is today more stable, more wise, more eco
honie-mindsd and more public spirited than it has
aver before been. The near future will undoubtedly
bee . tremendous asgrandizensnt Of thsEs qualities
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14
"Never mind. Tony dear, I'm bound to &C.. there Il | make good"


but my bootlegger Is or On his
steam yacht"
Tony threw himself into q chair.
clearly out OF sorts.
Charming place you have here"
he said. glancinR about the bright
little room, with its lowered hang
inEs. its brilliant French prints. it,
quaint. old-fashioned furniture.
Jane stood before him, provoca-
lively lovely.
III like H." she laughed. whats
wrong? You look as though your
best girl had just turned you down"
do III Sorry. I'm n bit upset
about something. but I certainly
didn't mean to infiict IL on you
He forced q smile, rose. IF you're
ready. suppose we toddle along"
TONY HULL said Jane. placing
her hand on his arm, you're upset
about Irene Shirley"
yes" he admitted. a spark az
anger in his eyes. That's true. But
why spoil our evening talking about
herr"
(TO BE CONTINUED
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14
Timely Views
IMPROVED RADIO RECEPTION PREDICTED
By DIR. J. n. DELLINGER. Phvslcist.

by On, W. II. U~ELLINTENf FhyslrIsfr
(Iohn Howard Dellinger was born at Cleveland.
Ohio. July 3. 1856. He attended Western Reserve
and George Washington universities and later OBJ
tanned a Ph. ID. degree at Princeton. He was in
structor Of physics at Western Reserve university
for a year and entered the United States bureau of
standards as a physicist in 1907, where ne has been
chief Of the radio laboratory since 1918. He is the
author Of many articles and treatises on radio and
electrical topics. His nome is in Chevy Chase, MIDI
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14

Your friends dare rot say 80 but
your sore gums and foul ! breath
don't make folks like you any ber-
ter. Leto's Pycrrhea Remedy heals
worst cases IL used as directed. re
~ not % mouth wash or paste. and
- sold on q money back guarantees
Eagle Pharmacy, Inc.--Adv. "a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14
The Grab Bag


"woe unto you, scribes and Phari-
sees. hypocrites. for We make clear
the outside nf the cup and az tha
platter. but within they are full of
extortion and excess Where does
this passage appear Inn the Bible1
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14

Who am III Who In my father
How many brothers and sisters
have NJ?
What physical defect did Lord
Nelson have2
Where was the northernmost
prison for Confederate soldiers lo-
Gated IN the Civil war?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14

Answers Co Foregoing Questions
!. Emily Smith Warner; Alfred X
Smith; four.
o. "A blind eyre.
3. On Johnson's island, SandnskI
bay. Ohio.
A. SPINE Tree state.
y. st Mathew, xiii. 25.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14

I rejoice that the federal radio commission has
taken the action necessary 20 improve radio reception.
After the most intensive study Of all sorts Of pallia-
tives, the examination Of every possible ~expedient. and
the consideration Of innumerable suggestions, the com.
mission has determined that a major operation is nee
essary TO cure the ills Of broadcasting. The whole
set-up Of broadcasting stations has been resdjusted, In
the new ALLEGATION now ready for announcement. IN
accordance with a definite practical plan.
Radio reception viii be materially bettered for
practically all listeners az soon as the stations re ad-
iusted to the new ALLEGATION. This ALLEGATION is work
ed out in accordance with principles recognized as
sound BY all radio men.
II is noteworthy that. while all classes OF listeners
benefit under the new ALLEGATION. the farmers will be
the chief gamers. They will not only be able to re-
ceive more stations reliably without interference, but
practically all points on the radio dial will be free
from the curse Of heterodyne whistles. The city
listeners will gain through heterodyne-free reception
Of their various local stations and also reception Of
distant stations free from interference.
In order to bring about these improvements, and
introduce order into the broadcasting chaos, the com
mission was faced with two alternatives, either the
abolition OF several hundred stations, or thee use 81
such e~xpedicnts a. time division and restriction OF
power on some OF the channels n order to provide OPP
porturity for the continuation in existence Of approx
mately the present number Of stations. The commits
sion having chosen the second course, l consider that
the new ALLEGATION is the best that can be worked out
The commissions order establishing the basis Of
the new ALLEGATION shows that an exact equalization OF
the broadeasting channels among the zones has been
attained. This is n gratifying realization Of what il
ny far the most important feature cf the 1928 Davis
amendment to the Radio act
In my view, the commissions action has fully justi-
fled the hope Of radio men for the much-needed i'm
provement OF broadcastinE.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-14

Persons horn under this sign ara
trustworthy. capable and reliable.
They have excellent taste in MUSIC
and the arts and are very critical
judges of art works.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-10-17
A WARNING OF CANCER

Another warning Of the alarming increase Of the
prevalence Of cancer. OF the most dreaded of all
diseases. is given by Dr. Frederick Dugdae Of Boston
at the Chicago convention of the American Association
for Medco- Physical Research.
Millions in the United States in early poten-
tia states, he says Gully 100000 others
have the disease sufficiently advanced to be detected
easily"
If be detected in time it be avoided.
The knife and the Xray extremely valuable, if ap
piled in time. Delay is fatal If you have any reason
to suspect that you may have condition.
good doctor at Quacks and patent medicines
will kill you. The death rate M reduced If
cancer be detected promptly. Do not take
any chances.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-10-17
Editorial Comment
SANDWICHES AND PIE
inucbc vNnriJ uorn1JA

We don't propose to start argument about food
with George Rector That would be too much like try
ing to argue architecture. with Tom Kmbal or law
with John Lee Webster We have humby to admit that
what we know about food is much like what know
about music and art We know what we like.
And yet we cannot permit to pass without protest
the sanderous reference Of this great authority the
fine art Of dining to sandwiches vile and pie
atrocious. That choose to believe is expression
Of epcurean intolerance rather than just appraisal
Of the provender of democracy.
Let it be freely admitted that sandwiches and pie
have no place among the marvellous creations of the
master chef They may be to crab meat la Rector
and chicken saute pere Boybin what the worsted
motto is to Raphaels angels. Still they fulfill pur-
pose which is something than the satisfac-
ton Of hunger. Even God Bless Our Home" motto
or yard of pansies makes bright spot other
wise drab wall.
The Rector ideal Of cookery the kind that depends
upon being floated by vast quantities of wne When
the AntSaloon league took the government Rec
tors had to close its DOORS But you take hamburger
sandwich and don't stint the onions there's dish
that doesn't have to be washed down with quart of
champagne. 1t has to get by on it's merits. Or
you take pumpkin pie and but it's too early for that
yet. It's better to wait until after the first frost
These things may be common and proletaran, but
we're damned if they're either vile or atrocious.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-10-17
DEALING WITH BANK ROBBERS

(WllllamS county FARMERS freSS)
The Farmers Press would like to suggest that the
solution of the question of controlling and subdung
bank bandits must be made by the architect and sci
enlist rather than by the peace officer and the politician
The organization Of local vigilance committees will
not stop the bank robbers because they know they
have their job done and get out Of town before the
vigilantes know what has happened.
The installation Of tear gas in the bank vaults has
Deen done in Wlston seems to be step in the right
direction The robbers are not likely to tackle gas
protected bank, when there are many unprotected
easy marks all over the country But tear gas is not
enough as this precaution would have no terrors for
gunner provided with gas masks.
There should be special architectural design for
bank buildings with the cash and the workers housed
behind solid steel doors. There should be numerous
electrical appliances, both for signaling and defensive
purposes, and at least empioye should be placed
behind bulletproof BARRIERS hidden from view at all
times, well armed and with full view and complete COM
mand Of every inch Of space in the lobby.
The present practice of conducting country town
banks with all the cash within easy reach of every
quite obviously obsolete, and those who pin
their faith in local gun squads tear gas are
doomed to disappointment.
Perhaps the insurance companies engaged in the
business OF nsrng bank funds against theft are the
ones that should make the first move. They should
bring to bear on the problem the inventive genius Of the
architect the electrician and the physicist. The old
method OF fighting the gunner with their weapons
has proved such . rank failure that even the most
amateurish harvest hand has taken up the lucrative
trade OF stuffng bank funds into gunny sacks and max
ing OFT with them in q gaudily painted motor car.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-10-17
HOT OR COLD APPLICATIONS

HOT OR COLD APPLICATIONS
One of the most valuable uses Of
water is to use it in the form Of hot
or cold applications to relieve pain
or Danish congestion. II you will
remember that there are just two
principal effects Of heat or cold
applied to the body, you will find
it very easy to select the right treat
ment. Heat applied to the tissues
always relaxes muscular fibres. On
the other hand, cold will have the
opposite effect Of contracting the
muscles and producing temporary
anemia. It is easy to see that in
asmuch as disease and pain are
usually accompanied by q contrac-
ton Of muscular tissues, in most
cases relief can generally be ac-
complished by the application of
heat to the congested tissues.
A persistent pain in the abdom-
inal region may be caused by any
number Of specific irritations which
have stimulated the muscles in that
section to contract in an effort of
the body to avoid further pain by
increased tension. The sensitive
nerves are really quite cowardly and
this contraction is seldom produc-
tive Of the best results in removing
the real irritation which has stimu-
lated the forceful contraction. The
blood collects in the tense tissues
and the most sensible thing for you
to do is to scatter this congestion
by the application Of hot cloths or
hot running water, and thus free
the blood circulation, which can then
readjust metabolism and bring
about quicker cure.
If small part, such as q finger
or toe is struck by blow, it is often
wise to apply cold in the form Of an
ice pack for a few minutes. This
will stop bleeding Of the capillary
circulation, but this should always
be followed by the administration
of warm water which is gradually
brought up to as high a temperature
as the body can stand without burn
ing.
After stopping the flow of blood
in the capillaries, it is the best plan
to increase the circulation and carry
away as much as possible Of the
dead congested blood which will
otherwise stagnate and decompose.
If the injury has been of a nature
to break in the skin, and the blood
is flowing from the wound, it is the
best plan to only apply heat. For
instance, when q nail is run into the
foot, place the foot at once in q pan
or tub Of hot water and continue
this treatment for at least half
hour or longer. This will remove
the possibility of blood poisoning
developing, and I have seen even
well developed case of septicemia
from wounds disappear in an hours
treatment of this kind.
Remember that it is usually best
to~relax the muscles and encourage
free circulation of the blood if you
wish to get the safest good results