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The Washington times., 1928-08-16
BY Elsie Robinson

he was their spokesman, Into
the mouth OF a nlarooned tele-
graph operator in Alaska he put
these words:
will not wash my face,
/ will not brush my hair,
pig around the place,
There's nobody to care,
feel as il was
The only living thing
On all this bIighted earth:
And so frowst and shrink
And crouching by nv hearth
l hear the thoughts / think"
There is terrible human misery
In those words-and one does not
need to be a telegraph operator in
Alaska to know that misery.
Many lonely little city stenog
knows it. going home TO her lonely
niche, night after night looking
with hungry eyes at laughing.
friendly faces which have no eyes
for her
Many a weary wife and mother
knows IT, mar0oned within the
four walls OF her home. watch
ing enviously The girls who pass
SO gaily on their way to matinee
or office.
Many discouraged man plug
ging away between his bench or.
desk or hall bedroom. knows it
and gradually lets slip the in
terests which bind him TO life.
YOU, too, have known it, haven't
The Washington times., 1928-08-16

In slilney gray tide--WheT one
day IL just like the day before
and there's nothing to hope for
OF hustle for--then our souls
turn to chunks Of cold tallow.
l know, I've been there. So
have YOU
There's only one thing that can
pull us out Of slump like that.
Sermons and seedlings won't do
it-nor will the anxious flut-
tering of our loved ones accom-
plish Il.
But there's one thing that will
sting us into action--that will
make us wash our. ears and file
our nails and stiffen the good old
spine-and that's the thought that
WE'RE PART or Al BIG SHOW
AND THAT WE MUSTN'T
BREAK FAITH WITH THE
GANG.
The next time you slump, think
OF that. Your individual life may
seem abont az valuable as a plug
ged nickel but il you'll stop look
ing at 1t as an INDIVIDUAL life
and think OF 1t as q unit in
great battle IL YOU'LL TRY TO
REM EN- BIER THAT YOtf RI;
KEEPING THE FAITH FOR
THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED
AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE
YET TO CONF something will
suddenly take fire in you and
you'll live again.
The Washington times., 1928-08-16
SECRETS OF
HEALTH
BY Dr. G. a. 4. Reed :

V0U have heard through the
\ medium 81 these articles
that ne mysterious substances
known As yftamins are essential
y human health. The state
ment stands upon demonstrated
scientific basis. But the truth
a3out vitamins, like ali other
great truths. has 70 struggle for
recognition. II il sometimes
amusing tos see what the Bour-
bons 81 science Bourbon be-
irag one who knows nothing and
learns nothing-on who begins
with error and ends with confu-
sion urge against the acceptance
Of this particular truth. i knowI.
edge Of which II daily saving
thousands or lives.
one or this type, Wallace by
name. writing TN that leading
magazine, the London Lancet. on
Diet and Diseases OF the Teeth,
says III effect that your child of
two land half has q fun set OF
excellent and efficient teeth. In
spite of this fact, says this fau-
thorIty,' the craze for yitamins
make some authorities imagine
that q milk diet, mixed with
highly fermentihle sugars and
starches. can be plastered about
q =. n.
destroying them Brown bread
Is just as had az white in its
capacity for fermenting and stick
ing TO the teeth
One would think from this that
the cleansing Of the teeth OF chill
dren is an unknown. habit in Eng
land. This same astute scientist
assures us that the best dietary Is
that on which the species has
been evolved and that the diet OF
children cannot be settled by ex.
periments on rats. dogs and
guinea pigs. We have evolved
TOO FAR. he assures us, to accept
such experiments for human guild.
ance.
He then furnishes us the
astounding information that Vita
fnfns probably act by killing bac-
terra; they are Iethal. not life-giy.
ing. They might be better named
'mortamins."
This. Of course, Is the sheerest
nonsense, but as / have seen it
floating around in the popular
prints I have thought it well to
call YOUR attention to the psuedo-
science that constantly confronts
truth i'm its struggle for recogni-
tion.
But our Bourbon goes on to In
quire:
IA it not then possible that an
excess Of these substances may
do harm? He answers his own
question by saying that there is
much evidence that too many
yitamins does more harm than
good. Many people feel i'll after
quite 4 moderate amount OF raw
fruit or green vegetables, and
many again are upset BIZ milk.
cream. animal fats and coarse
brown bread, although these
yitannin-laden foods are full OF
nourishment in very good and
easily assimilable form. Or course
everybody knows the dietetic linz
itations and peculiaTities Of indi-
yiduals, none of which can be
charged up against the vitamin
element any more than any other
element OF food. Then we are
solenanly told that no good
ptysicjan would treat ricketts, by
Immediately giving huge doses Of
God lireE OIL
The Washington times., 1928-08-16
ONCE-OVERS

Z Tow you coming in ne's battle!
Seems if you had share OF hard knocks,
doesn't it?
Times you wonder if worth what costs to main
tain the position for have worked so hard
But would happy if you slipped backward, would
you?
If out you would be disappointed and dissatisfied
You wish to regain and harder than
back the very thing that such financial distress
Ii allowed and fall down would De harder
TO get back, and easier to long way do"nWaFo'
Il have pride you consider detected attitude
II have family want them TO De Wen thought Of
and you must set an example grit and effort
Sometimes better give up IN one way ana cnange
your line Of endeavor, to gain the desired enc
Then is against mposslbiles when study
OF conditions has another tack y oee
happens. #a
The Washington times., 1928-08-16

The only thing that makes a
woman more nervous than having
q man off somewhere else when
he ought to be at home il TO have
him hanging around the house
when he ought to be somewhere
else.
The richest lovers often make
the poorest husbands; probably
because the man who has the
money TO change his automobile
every year usually has the time
aud the impulse to change his
heart just as often.
Modernism: Love, and the world
laughs with you-marry, and it
laughs At you.
The Washington times., 1928-08-16
The knowledge Test for
Readers Of The Times

Fill blanks
anything Is described Augean 1t it IL
s. Limus is coloring matter used for testing for
), Romans built to bring water Il Rome
Do you know:
What given great paved highway from
ancient Rome to Brindisi?
What novel by Charles Dickens deals with the French
Revolution?
8. What city is the center 81 Swedish sports?
g. instrument ime ony Is
shining?
10. What is aquarium?
Match correctly
Edinburgh Most important city Of souhern4
Of Scottish culture
3. Marseiles KEY to the Mediterranean
a. Gibraltar Lace-making center
is. Bruges IA rival Of Venice II the Middle Ages
lAnsWsrn % Fiction PagsA
The Washington times., 1928-08-16

the hotel, the gondolier taking
short cuts" through the smaller
side streets" canals OF the in.
terror, 30 close to the stone
houses that one has glimpse
through flowerladen windows.
The square OF st. Mark il the
first sight the visitor wishes to
see. He feeds the pigeons with
corn bought from wealthy
peddler and likewise contributes
to the income Of the ever-present
photographer. The interior of the
St. Marks Cathedral takes one
back to the Middle Ages WITH its
lavish collection of aIabaster
murAls and marbles.
The Washington times., 1928-08-16
THREE-M MINUTE JOURNEYS
BY Temple Manning

THE Queen City Of the Adri.
ATTIC. never loses its lure for
p6ferx From the moment one
first views its towers and spires
iaing seemingly out of the water,
~ = held spelIbound.
~ the train speeds across the
gpou connecting Venice with the
mainland. he leaves behind the
dusty pavements and honking
horns u crowded city streets.
Leaving the railroad coach he
walks through the station and
steps Into waiting gondols in
the Grand CanaI---the Main
Street or Venice
- Is Or 2osminute ride -
The Washington times., 1928-08-16
WISE SAYINGS

NlHEY whose sole bliss il eating
i can give but that one british
reason why the 'ire.-JuVenaI.
There In notnlng good or evil
save In the will Epictetus.
Wisdom lie oft concealed in mean
attire. Earl Of Chatham.
Waste brings woe, and sorrow
hates despair Kotert GreanA
The Washington times., 1928-08-16
LISTEN, WORLD!

you paiR Lost
your grip Fell
all ambition
a nd curiosity
i nd interest
fade out Of YOU
Slnnlped.
Queer thing
that slump Big
tragedies rarely
cause it. Most
0f rs are nreit u
good sports IA
the face Of real
Ii 4 Il knocks.
something III
us gets UP and
fights W h E n
t here's any
thing w or TIL
fighting for.
But when life
lets do w NJ
when the ever.
lasting same
ness of things
Saane oyaf liz
The Washington times., 1928-08-16
ID o s Il h a
sERy / 1sE

SERN ICE
knew = great
deal about desc
late lands and
lonely men He
knew the drea d
fuI gray silt of
indi ( 4 Are II d II
that can gather
within 81 soliss
tary soul until
ali hope and
pride and Joy
are chOk ed.
Prospec t o + =.
following for
gotten trails,
miners maroon
ed for long.
silent months
by TIL e big
SHOWS women
st arin 8 from
cabin windows
at a hundred
-. -.
The Washington times., 1928-08-16
MEDIT a TIONS
OF A VIE 3
-By Helen Rowland
- ~ pallriI.a

a MANS heart ii always
"A awakened By love hut after
marriage ii Il apt to roll over
and rs right back to sleep again.
------------
man ran always make a fool
OF woman who loves him pro
vided she doesn't heat him to IT
BY making q fool of herself.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-27
SPECIALBODY
IS ADDRESSED
BY GOVERNOR
Committee Of 81 Told
OF Opposition T o
Dividing State and
Naming Officers

AUSTIN. Nov. 27.-Fi-Firm op-
position to any plan 70 divide the
state into districts and elect mem
bers of the highway commission was
voiced here today by Governor
Moody IN addressing the committee
Of 81. organized AZ his suggestion TO
consider and recommend highway
legislation 10 the ilst legislature.
u. X. Martin of San Antonio,
member Of the highway commission
during the Neff administration, was
appointed by the governor as tenn
porary chairman of the committee.
lie assumed the prerogative 20
name at least temporary chair
man"
"As long NV am governor the
legislature would lave 70 pass a Law
proposing an elective highway COM
mission at least twice, because 1
would most certainly veto II the
first time" Governor Moody said.
His remarks were greeted with gen
cral applause by the committee
members.
Hc explained that his idea in ask
ing the representatives and senators
Of the respective senatorial districts
TO select members of the committee.
was to have them work out some
constructive legislation for obtain
ing connected system Of highways
and providing for adequate maintcn-
ancc.
liz suggested that the committee
Continued on page two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-27
VALLEY FAIR
HAS LARGEST
OPENING DAY
Some $4,000 Including
Many Legionnaires
Enter Before Mid
day
Especial "a The Heraldl


HARLINGEN. Nov. 27.-Prospects
for the largest attendance in the
history of the Valley MidWintcr
Fair was evidenced Tuesday when
approximately $4,000 visitors had
passed the main entrance gate nj
noon.
Texas State Commander az the
American Legion Rufus J. Scott was
scheduled to arrive here at noon
Tuesday to attend the barbecue and
convention Of the 18th district leg
ionnaires. He was making the
flight from San Antonio 10 lIarlin-
gen.
The American Legion barbecue
got under way m p. m. after which
an executive session was TO be held
in tho auditorium in the fair
grounds.
Legionnaires here for the conycn-
tion and opening day II the exposi-
tion staged downtown parade
Tuesday morning led BY the Edinburg
concert band official musical or
ganization OF the day. The Harlin-
gen junior band and the Browns
Vile American Legion bugle and
drum corps held prominent places
in the line Of march.
The Brownsville organization.
dressed III their attractive red and
Continued on page Sevcn)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-27

greatly relieved this morning when
his physicians issued what might 10
characterized non-committal bull
lctn.
The physicians. Sir Stanley Hewett
and Lord Dawson of Penn. informed
the public their royal patient had
passed the night more rcstfullv and
his fcverish condition had abated
somewhat. The bulletin ala not ac-
tuully give the Kings temperature
and summed up everything else by
stating conditions otherwise were un-
changed.
On ton ~ the disturbing bulletins
of che past few days which have IN
diratcd thu king i. very sick. today's
report did not tend greatly 70 re-
lietc anxiety among hie subjects over
tho eventual outcome III tho attack.
!. was realized that tho kings
stamina was undergoing severe
strain owing TO constant pain from
plcurisv and tho lack Of rest and
sleep that attended it
The text of the official medical
bulletin was:
"His majesty the king has had a
more restful night and the temper
ature Is somewhat lower. The con
diti0ns arc otherwise unchanged"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-27
ON
Way TO N. Y.
Refuels at Nashville
After Night At
Memphis

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nov. 27.-tP
Col. Charles A. Liudbcrgh landed
at Mcdonnell field at 1883 today.
having flown here from Memphis.
Lindbergh remained hero only -
minutes, rcfuelinE his plane and
departing On his flight 70 New York.
MEMPHIS. Tenn. Nov. 27.-CFl-
Colonel Charles 4. Lindhergh. re-
freshed by nights rest. had his
plane in readiness today for con-
tinuation of biz flight from Mex
ico 70 the East. ne hoped Off AZ
9:i7 a. M.
Lindbergh. who landed in Mem
phis shortly before { p. m. yestcr-
day. flying from San Antonio. re-
ccived no callers at bis hotel last
night, and gave evasive answers 10
persistent questioning bv newsra-
per reporters concerning his rumor-
cd engagement 20 Miss Elizabeth
Morrow, daughter OF Ambassador
Morrow at Mexico City.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-27
HAVANA FLIER
PASSES TAMPA
Michigan Mail Pilot
Near End Of Cuba
Canada Hop

TAMPA, Fla. Nov. 27.-(Pi-Lcon-
ard Flo. attempting nonstop
flight from Waltcrviilc. Ont, 70
Cuba, rassc dover this city AZ l2:i1
p. m. today.
ATLANTA. Nov. 27-tPi-An un-
identified biplanc. -csumably that
of Leonard Flo flying from Wa..ers-
vile, Ontario 70 Havana. Cuba. pass
"a over Atlanta at $50 q. NJ. to-
day. travelling southwark ~ a high
speed. II was too high 70 permit
Identification. but q flare. such as
Flo said he would drop. was looscd
as the plane flew over the city.
VAUDEVILLE, Ont. Nov. 27.--
Rl-Lconard Flo. of Ann Arbor,
Mich, 26-ycapold former army and
air mail pilot. today was making
his second attempt AZ uon--top
solo flight from Canada 20 Cuba.
He took off from the airport here
ut 1l:07 last night in a Spartan BIZ
plane and hoped 10 reach Havana
IN rs to ~ hours. II IS approXi-
matelv 1.S0G miles 70 the Cuban
capital.
Ills route was Via Dayton and Gin
cinnati. o.. Atlanta. Ca. Tampa and
Key West. Fla. thence across the
90 miles OF water to Camp Columbia,
Havana
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-27
Prince TO We'd u. s. Girl
Wants Radio, Vacuum,

Prince Sigvard and other titled
members Of a party Of II.
Miss Manvillc met him at the
pier. The count gave her big.
long hug and he kissed her father
and mother. Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram
z. Manville. Its just like
circus" Miss Manville laughed.
The count revealed that he first
met Miss Manville NJ Monte Carlo.
last spring.
"How many times did YOU have
10 ask herr he was questioned.
No. no, no. no, no. he shouted,
laughing in spite ~ himself. as 2
blush cclcred his neck ard face.
You mustn't ask me that. II "
not easy 70 get the best girl in
America"
Count Bsrnsdotte's father, Prince
Oscar Bernadotte, renounced his
rights 70 the Swedish throne 10
marry Ebba Henrietta Munck of
Fulkila, woman OF noble but not
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-27
LATE BULLETINS


GRAND JURY BEGINS PROBE
ANTONIO Nov. 27PA county grand
into alleged
congressional which
Republican Congressman
WOMAN KILLED As TRAIN HITS AUTO
VICTORIA Texas Nov 2TPMrs. Matthews
children { w Ball
their automobile
Spring Greek crossing
TEXAS MAIL CARRIER
27.FlThe Of ".
miles northwest
death resulted from self-nficted wounds
ASSOCIATION URGES MISSISSIPPI WATERWAY
2P-The resolutions of theNIi<s
ppi today urged that appropriate enough
md
which
men
INCREASE BANk CAPITAL
27oI9Drectors Of the
the United
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-27

NEW YORK. Nov. 27.-lPi--
Count Folke Bernadotte, nephew.
Of King Gustaf OF Sweden and
lieutenant OF the Swedish horse
guards. is 70 have an American
bride. a radio. an electric refrig-
orator and a vacuum cleaner.
Next Saturday n Plcasantville,
n. NJ. Ne ~ "a wed Miss Estelle 4.
Manville, prospective hciress to
about So. 100000 Of the fortune
founded by the asbestos king.
II is estimated the wedding viii
cost S75G.000.
"We are going % Stockholm and
live where 7 have n flat" the count
said On his arrival from Sweden
with members ~ his wedding party.
n intend 20 have q radio. an cleo
trio refrigerator and vacuum
cleaner, just like all other folks
have"
With him came his royal cousius
Prince Gustaf Adolphus. their ar
parent to the Swedish throne, and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-27
.DIAz, MONCADA
GREET HOOVER
IN NICARAGUA
Presidents, Present,
Past and Future on
Hand For Arrival Of
Goodwill Party

CORlNTO. Nicaragua, Nov. T.
Rl-HerlNrt Hoover, on his good
will tour Of Latin-American coun-
tries, landed here at 1885 p. ~. lie
was officially welcomed BY Presi-
dent Diaz, former President Cha
MORO and Prcsidcnt-Elect Moncada.
Several members Of the cabinet
were also in the welcoming party
and a big crowd gave him a splen-
did popular welcome.
After greetings had been exchang-
ed. Mr. Hoover entertained Presi-
dent Diaz and the other Nicaraguan
celebrities at luncheon aboard
the U. $. s. Maryland.
Corinto was gaily decorated with
flags bunting and welcome signs.
Diaz, Brigadier General Frank G.
McCoy, American Minister Charles
q. Ebcrhardt. Brigsdier General Lo-
gan Fcland and Colonel
VI. XII. Beadle arrived IN Corint0 by
special train from Managua ycstcr-
day. They took UP residence at the
home OF Robert J. Jordan, Of Min
neapolis. collector of customs. who
has turned over his house as the re-
ception headquarters.
President Elect Moncada Of Mica
raEua arrived In Corinto or Sunday.
Con-ratulations upon Nicaragua
settlement of its internal disorders
were extended by Hoover 20 his
luncheon guests.
II feel greatly honorcd," Mr.
Hoover said. that J should have on
this occasion been welcomed not only
Nv the president M Nicaragua but nv
the president nt-clcrt and tho former
pres idcnt.
Representing the political parties
Of Nicaragua who have been lately IN
conflict. this occasion becomes ono
Of much more than ordinary inter
est. IL represents the growing unity
Of the Nicaraguan people. IL rep
rescnts the consolidation IF the
forces NJ domestic peace. II demon
strates that the difficult national
crisis into which my own country has
been drawn has now reached a basis
Of solution which merits the deepest
thankfulness of all our peoples and
for which | wish 10 congratulate the
leaders of the Nicaraguan nation.
Gets Warm Welcome
After winds and heavy seas which
had threatened ~ hold Hoover ny
IN Union. Salvador. AT night had
subsided. the party had returned 20
the Maryland at 1880 a. N.
Hoover. in his first speeches on
his present trip. told the people 81
Honduras and Of San Salvador he
was paying them a call NJ friend
shin in behalf WI the people or the
United States. Both addresses. one
AZ Ampala. the other NJ La Union,
were brief and both emphasized the
need for mutual understanding be-
tween the United States and other
democracics of tho American conti-
nent. .
An both scannrtE yesterday hr was
Continued on page seven)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-27
Valley Carrots to 60
Into CampbeWS Soups

70 supplying vegetables from this
section, and efforts were made at
first 10 secure $50 carloads Of car
rots for the company out Of the
Valley. However. one hundred cars
were sined ur. with the possible
ity m larger amount being sup
piled next year.
A communication was received
in this section several weeks ago
from the Campbell Soup company
officials urging the Valley TO plant
more carrots this season. the lat
ter stating that the northern crop
was unusually light. and that more
carrots would ~ needed from tire
Valley.
The Wade q Newton conpssy
has signed contracts with growers
that will guarantee that the hun
dred cars~needeS . fill the con-
tract wit Ne Cambell Soup COM
pany.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-27
ALARMS INDUCE
y \ *
SLEEP SO WIFE
y Y =
GETS A DIVORCE

CHICAGO. Nov. 2.-(F)-The
clatter of dozen alarm clocks.
changing in unison was only a
lullaby that made Elmer thinner
man sleep more soundly. his wife
avcrrcd in q suit for divorce On file
today.
II couldn't get him up In the
morning." she explained. $50 I
bought an alarm clock. That didn't
help. so | bought another. Finally
I had l. clocks az set for the same
minute beside his bed every morn
inc.--but no sale"
Her encouragement became acute.
Mrs. Zimmerman said. when a doc
tor old her "there were certain
types to whom noise was a sleep
producer"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-27
Especial 70 The Herald)

iSpeclai 70 Inc heraiuJ
SAN BENITo. Nov. 27.-Ihe
fame of Campbell soup is expected
10 spread more rapidly in the fu-
ture. because Valley vegetables
are. for the first time. going into
the makeup OF this sour.
This became known when Il was
announced here by Davis Wade, OF
the firm of Wade & Newton, that
a contract has been signed 10 sup
ply 100 carloads Of Valley carrots
10 this company.
This II the first time that the
Valley has ever been called on 70
supply carrots to the Campbell
Soup company, and it is taken as
the beginning of great new mar
ket for products of this section.
The Valley concern has been
negotiating with the Cambell
company for Bome time relative
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-27

BANDITS STAGE
i. * +
A MOB SCENE TO
\ y y
TAKE OFF $1,000

CHICAGO, Nov. 27.--lP)-Bandit-
~ on a grand scale was executed
last night at the Lambrecht Cream
How many men participated in
the robbery none Of the 20 cream
cry employees could say. "lt looked
like about 80 Of them" 10 one of
the victims.
The robbers poured into the
place through doors and windows,
''whooping like college boys as
W. 4. Heidemann, superintendent.
described II. Twenty-four drivers
found together in one room were
forced 10 lie on the floor. IN the
main Office the robbers found six
more employees. and made them.
too, sprawl on the linoleum.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-27
Shooting Kills z
AT Karnes CITY

KARNFS CITY. Tex. Nov. 27.-fPt
-E. W. Williams VI karncs City and
Hy Mays of Kennedy. killed each 9TH
cr IN shooting affray NJ the home
Of Williams near karnes City yes
terday. Mays came upon Williams
engaged in an argument with his
wife. and when Williams picked up a
rifle. MAYS started shooting.
Williams Is survived nv his widow
and siX childrcn and Nays hy bis
widow and two children.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-27
KING IMPROVED,
SON TELLS MEET

LONDON. Nov. -LP.-Thc Duke
of York. speaking AZ q meeting Of
citation todsy said:
Il am glad 20 be able 20 tell you
there is slight Improvement in the
kings condition this morning"
"Snmc of YOU will know what
rlcurisy is and how depressing I'D can
w." continued the kings second son.
There arc two things 70 be remem-
bcrcd From the nature Of the ILL
ness progress must be slow and there
must he ups and downs, but progress
has been made"
The announcement was received
with prolonged cheering.