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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-28
FOR
CITRUS LOST
Valley Fruit Not Big
Enough For Penn
~sylvania Road

SAN BENITO Sept. 2s.-The Low
er Rio Grande Valley should devote
more attention 20 developing big
grapefruit.
This was brought out when an at
tempt on the part Of the Pennsylvania
railroad. one Of the largest systems
in the United States, 70 serve moth
ing but Valley grapefruit on its din
ing cars for q period of a month fell
through, because Valley fruit Is not
large enough.
Theodore A. precht. travelling
freight and passenger agent Of the
Pennsylvania railroad, with head
quarters in San Antonio, was here
today. and in talking 70 J. L. Bell,
secretary Of the San Benito Chamber
az Commerce, explained the original
plan. and told how ii fell through.
This railroad, which secured an
article about the Valley and printed
il on the back of all menus Of the
road, in order to help advertise this
section, and stimulate travel here
desired 10 make a contract with some
Valley shipping concern to supply
the entire system with Valley grape
fruit for a month. this fruit 70 be
served exclusively on the dining cars
Of the system.
The idea was 10 introduce the fruit
L a class Of well-to-do people, from
all parts Of the north and east, trav-
cling on our lines. and thus spread
its word around the country, Mr..
Precht said.
Mr.. Precht went 10 Mission, con
ferring with heads Of the Texas Git
rus Fruit Growers Exchange in re-
gard TO getting the supply Of fruit,
but was told that the desired size
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-28
YATES Dem
RALLY TALKER
Valley-Wide Meeting
At Harlingen Will
Booct Smith

HARLINGES, Sept. 2e.-Judge ri,
L. Yates cf Brownsville, county
democratic chairman. has been asked
To speak at the democratic meeting
to be held here Friday night, and
has accepted, according to Claude
Carter, president Of the Harlingen
democratic club.
The meeting ~ 70 be vallcy-wide,
and democrats from Brownsville 10
Mission are invited 20 attend, Mr..
Carter said.
Announcement Of the speakers
and their subjects was made today
BY Mr.. Carter.
He said that Judge Yates will talk
on party regularity.
Mrs. Volney W. Taylor of Browns
vile will speak on a woman's view
point Of Governor Alfred +. Smith,
democratic candidate for president.
"A. i. Brooks will talk on relig-
ious tolerance. J.. /. Coursey will
speak on Alfred II. Smith and his
record. and W. r. Carlton and p. G.
Greenwood will speak on the history
and principles OF the democratic
party.
"A. H. Lewis viii talk or the rec
ord Of the democratic party in re-
gard 10 agriculture. as compared TO
the record Of the republican party.
@. P. Storm will also speak, but has
not been given n subject.
The speakers will talk from 10 TO
ID minutes, ard music for the meet
ing, which Il 10 be held at the NUM-
cipaI auditorium here. will be fur
nished by the Harlingen municipal
band, Mr.. Carter said.
He said notices are being posted
in all parts OF the Valley. partic-
ularly in Santa Rosa. Santa Maria,
and other sections round Harrington
This is the first democratic meet
ing held in the Valley, and we hope
that the attendance justifies the
hope that democrats will rally In
all other parts CT the Valley. AND
carry on the campaign with enthus-
iasm until the time of the election
II want to repeat that everyone
interested in finding out anything
about the other side Of the ques
ton Is invited to be present. There
will be no abuse Of anyone. Oul
campaign is to be conducted alons
educational lines"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-28
Storm Aid Plea
Made In Meet of
San BenitO Club

AAR
SAN BENIT0, Sept. 2S=Rev. J.
Stuart Pearce, pastor Of the Presby-
terian church at Harrington. was the
principal speaker at the Rotary club
luncheon here Thursday, Rev.
Pearec "filling il" for the program
committed.
The Harlingen pastor kept the club
members alternating from tears 70
laughter as he made an earnest ap-
peal for aid for storm sufferers, and
for the student loan fund Of the Ro-
tary club here, -intcrmingling his
talk with jokes on members OF the
club here, and on other subjects.
AT the conclusion practically all
members OF the club who had not
already done so contributed to both
the student loan fund, and 70 the
flood relief fund.
Rev. Pearce also made a plea for
cooperation Of the club IN paving
for new uniforms for the San Benito
Forty and Eight Legion quartet. to
be worn at the National Legion con
vention.
All these subjects were brought up
by members Of the club before the
visiting pastor talked.
Miss Iantha Dcmaree sans two
numbers, accompanied by her sister.
Mrs. Aagie Taylor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-28
Harlingen Grid
Team Assured Aid
OF Kiwanis Club

HARLINGEN, Sept. 2e.-A pledge
to support the Harlingen high school
football team to the limit, and to
follow it's practice OF past years In
helping to transport the players from
Harrington TO other cities for games
was adopted BY the Kiwanis club ~
its luncheon here this week.
This action followed talks by Coach
ID. M. Denton of the Cardinals, and
A. J. Goetzke Of the Kiwanis club.
AT the meeting there was some dis
cussion of plans TO get a large num-
Der of Valley people TO attend the
Sousa band concert here mex month,
and the club. which with other or
CARNATIONS in the city underwrote
the concert here, will do its part In
spreading the word.
Funds were raised ut the meeting
for Florida storm sufferers.
Mrs. w. II. Van Pelt sang several
numbers, accompanied by Mrs. 5. X.
Jennings.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-28
IS c. O. P. TO
GET COOLIDGE
AID IN RACE?
New England Political
Situation In Need OF
Help of President,
Writer Says

~tAhrDCt3teu EfeeS ctGAt Wrfterst
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2s.@R-
Frank statements Of some party lead
ers who have called on Herbert Hoo
yer recently concerning the republi-
can prospects in Massachusetts,, home
state Of President Coolidge, have
served 20 revive speculation as 70
what part the chief executive is to
play in the presidential campaign.
Mr. Coolidge and his successor as
the head Of the republican party
have conferred upon this subject but
there has been no announcement be-
yond the mere statement that the
chief executive wants TO be as helpful
as possible.
Since that pronounccment word has
gone around in some political circles
that Dir. Coolidge c0ntemplates max
ing at least one speech before cleo
tion day and since his party appears
10 &c having its troubles in his own
state the natural assumption has
been that he would speak there.
Political observers who have dug
into the records Of the past have
found plenty Of instances Of a presi-
dent actively participating in a cam
paign IN which his own political for
tunes were not at stake, but there
are few instances Of q chief executive
directly urging the voters to support
the presidential candidate Of his par
y.
President Coolidge has clung scru-
pulously to the presidents in such
matters and should he decide TO make
an address in or out Of his home
state he would be expected by those
who profess to know him best to con-
fine himself to a review Of the party
record under past administrations
and to an exposition Of his own ideas
OF the benefits hat might flow TO
the country by a continuation Of re-
publican policies.
Hoover. himself, is to invade New
England late in the campaign just
before he begins his driving finish
OF the presidential contest in his
trip cross the continent. Neither
the time nor place Of his address has
been announced. but IL has been the
general understanding around his
headquarters that he will speak in
the democratic stronghold Of the
state, Boston, between Oct. % and %.
Meantime, the republican presiden-
tial candidate is giving special study
TO the situation there as we'll as in
other New England states which have
become dehatabie territory, at least
in the claims Of the rival political
managers. There are indications that
the republican drive in that section
is to be increased in intensity even
before the nominee makes his excur-
sion into that territory.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-28
Thinks Best Plays
To Come to Valley

SAN BENIT0. Sept. 2S.-The pre-
diction that plays Of the first order
will be coming into "this virgin
territory" frequently in the near
future was made here by Harry Lam
bert. advance man for "Abies Irish
Rose" the famous play which is 10
be- produced at the Rivoii theater
here on October 10 by a New York
company.
Mr.. Lambert said that J.. II. Mon
roe. assistant traffic manager Of the
Southern Pacific, was responsible
for the play coming IL the Valley.
Mr.. Monroe went to New York re-
Gently. and spoke 10 some Of the
theatrical people there, interesting
them in coming to Texas. and partic-
ularly to the Valley. The show also
is 10 be given At Brownsville. and
probably at McAllen or Harlingen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-28

could not be furnished. because Val
ley fruit is not that large.
The railroad desired nothing small
Ter than CAS-, and only a few grape
fruit in the Valley reach that size,
Mr.. Precht said he was informed.
This incident impresses upon us
the imperative need for better and
larger grapefruit" Mr.. Bell said.
The growers should take a hint
from il, irrigate their trees, cultivate
them, and care for them in every
other way possible. in order to get
the best and largest fruit possible
He said this section lost advertis-
inc worth many thousands Of dollars
on account Of failure Of the plan to
be carried out.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-28
Traffic System
To Be Extended

SAN BENITO. Sept. 2s.-Exten-
sion Of the city traffic system here.
with more stop" and "sl0w" signs
ut street intersections was decided
upon at the city commission meeting
here Wednesday night.
The signs are 70 be Of rubber. and
some will be used to replace signs
which are damaged from use.
The commissioners received a Pc
tition for paving Of South Austin
street from Powers street TO the in
tersection with the railroad. Action
on il was deferred, pending esti-
mates By the city engineer.
The commission also postponed
action on a moving ordinance sought
by the local bureau for the Retail
Merchants association requiring that
transfer firms or individuals be re-
quired 10 report removal of house
hold goods to or from the city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-28
Kansas Growers
Feeding Potatoes

KANSAS CITY, Sept. 2s.-The
low price Of potatoes-60 cents q
sacks causing farmers Of the kaw
Valley in Kansas famous potato
growing district. to feed the tub
ers TO their live stock. According
to A. /. Gilkerson, county farm
agent, several farmers are cooking
their potato crop and feeding the
boiled product to hogs. Many other
farmers are considering this method
Of marketing their potatoes.
IL is no sinecure TO boil a large
amount Of potatoes for stock. An
abundance OF labor IL essential.
Some Kaw Valley farmers are keep
ing close watch on the experiment
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-28

NOTED PARSON IN POLITICS
LOND0N-Dr. F.W. Norwood. fam
Gus preacher. has been selected as
Liberal candidate for Parlioment OF
Stoke Newingtcn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-28
Agriculture Chiefs
On Tour Of Valley

SAN BENITO, Sept. 2S.-L. n.
Gabbard, head OF the department OF
farm and ranch economics Of the
Texas agricultural experiment sta
ton, and G. L. Crawford, marketing
specialist, who has left the A. a. M.
college 70 take a position with the
U. $. department Of agriculture, arc
in the Valley.
They were present at the ROOT rot
meeting held at the Valley expert
ment station near Weslaco Tuesday,
and Wednesday travelled over various
parts OF the Valley, being accom-
panied in this section BY County Az
ricultural Agent Henry Alsmeyer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-28
Visiting Minister
To Preach Sunday

SAN BENITOs Sept. 2S.-Rev. q.
n. Stewart, former pastor OF the
First Baptist church at Galveston,
and now living in the Valley for his
health, will fill the pulpit at the
Baptist church here Sunday.
Rev. G. 8. Mckinney Or Jackson
vile, who is to be the pastor of the
church, Is expected here by the fol-
lowing Sunday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-28

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-28
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until the food value Of the vege-
table IL determined. The Kansas
State Agricultural College has de-
eided that cooked potatoes have ap-
prcximately one-third the food value
to be obtained from q like AMOUNT
or corn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-28
Santa Rosa Lions
Are Entertained
By Local Group

SANTA ROSA, Sept. 2s.-Five
members Of the Brownsville Lions
club attended the regular meeting
at the Santa Rosa club Wednesday
and conducted the luncheon program.
President Rufus w. Fauntenot in
troduced each Of the visitors and
turned the program over to the
chairman Of the Brownsville group.
Lion Bascom Cox spoke first,
dwelling on the natural resources
and enterprises Of this section. The
palm grove, "Snakeville," and the
streets and schools Of Brownsville
were touched in his talk.
Lion +. W. Taylor, q lumber man.
gave his opinion Of the possibilities
az Santa Rosa. Lions Adamson and
Sheldon also addressed the meeting.
Lion II. N. Allyn Of Brownsville at
tended the luncheon also.
Boy Scouts and Girl Reserves of
Santa Rosa, sponsored by the local
Lions organization. furnished music
during the session.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-10-13
Tax Delinquencies
Show Reduction
Continued From Page ~

was $2,419,190 and delinquency nj
time of sale was 1870 per cent. On
January /, 1918, it had been cut to
S.2S per cent. Assessment for 1926
was $2,499, ,4909S and delinquency
at time of sale was 1919 per cent
This had been reduced to 14.34 on
January l of this year, three months
after date of sale.
Most Land Good
This would indicate that the ma
jority of the land coming under the
jurisdiction of the district is valu-
able. The majority of the land upon
which assessments of the district
have gone unrcdeemed for n number
of years are properties which the
district is unable to supply with
water or are of untillable nature
due to foreign substances in the
soil.
There are few properties, how
ever, that are of good value.
In order to clear up these better
properties, either make the persons
who own them redeem them or turn
them over to others, the district re-
Gently passed ruling through
which they gave the president and
secretary of the district power to
dispose of certificates of sale of ths
general public.
While these properties are of
course thrown open to the general
public at the tax sales, the dis
trict has done all in its power t.
protect the landowners. By this
new ruling, however, the district Is
doing away with this protection
and it is believed that it will result
in cleaning up many of the early de-
linqucncies.
In addition to these tables show
ing the comparative percentage fig
ures on assessments the district tax
collector has prepared maps of the
district territory, showing each por'
tion of land which is at present de-
linquent.
The portions shown as delinquent
on these maps are all properties
upon which the three year redemf-
ton period has passed and as a re.
suit clear titles may be obtalhe"
by clearing the propertie1 o. tax
assessments.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-10-13
TR0JANS PICKED
AS WINNERS in
TODAY'S GAME

los ANGELES, Oct. 13.-Favor-
ed to defeat their northern oppon'
ents, the University of Southern
California gridders were to clash
with st. Mary's at the Coliseum
here today on turf that promis-
Cd to be slightly spongy.
Forty thousand fans were ex-
pcctcd to turn out for the encount-
er which brings Coach Howard
Jones' eleven against type Nf
football it will meet again later in
the season-thc kind played at
Knutc Rocke's s Notre Dame.
Since the game was a non-confer'
cnce affair, major local interest
centcrcd in the new backfield com
bnation of the Trojans.
This combination starts Lloyd
Thomas at quarter, Edelson and
Saunders at halves and Bert Rick
cy, at full.
Under the Jones system OF
Imperial Valley press., 1928-10-13
Saturday, October 13, 1928

coaching the quarterback is tho
most important cog, bears the brunt
of the attack and gets the press
notices.
If Thomas, a veteran halfback,
clicks at the signal calling post,
Jones will have the solution for Il
nasty problem brought on by the
brittlcness of Don Williams, con-
sidered the best quarterback and
the flashiest runner at the Trojan
school.
Williams appears unable to stand
up through an entire game and If
Thomas holds the berth in capable
manner, Williams will be used
through the season only when South
ern California needs scores badly.
Captain jess Hibbs and Charlie
Boren will be on the bench when
! the game starts. Both are suffering
from injured legs.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-10-13
Legion Officers
To Be Installed

A joint installation ceremony for
officers of Boyee Aten Post, Ameri-
can Legion, and the Legion Auxil-
iary, will be held Monday evening
at s O'Clock in Elks hall.
The installation ceremonies will
be a social hour for Legionnaires
and their ladies.
Commander Perkins of Boyce
Aten Post extends a cordial invita-
tion to all ex-service men, whether
members of the Legion or not, to at
tend the installation ceremony
There is nothing secret in the Legion
ritual and non-members will be wei
coined, providing they are eX-ser-
vice men,
Imperial Valley press., 1928-10-13
Hardy Case Goes
Over to Monday

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13.-After
three hour session in which de-
Tense attorneys scored the consti-
tutionality of the State Bar Act,
the contempt hearing of Judge Car
los S. Hardy, which grew out of his
refusal to answer the State Bar 8
questions concerning $4,000 check
he received from Aimee Semple Me
Pherson, was continued until Mon
day by Superior Judge Marshal s.
McCOmb.
Attorney Rex GoOdcoll, for the
defense, demanded to know what
right any corporation has to disbar
attorneys or to refuse any man the
right to earn a livelihood.
Judge Hardy explained the check
was received "in appreciation for
his legal advice to Angclus Temple.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-10-13
Hawkins Given
Prison Term

John Hawkins, "a, of Cleveland
O., was sentenced to the state penn
Tertiary at San Quentin for the
term prescribed by law, one to II
wears by Judge A. c. Finney IN
superior court this morning. law-
kins few DAYS ago pleaded guilty
to grand theft. He was charged
with having stolen an automobile
here and was arrested with IT IN
his possession in Holtville a $ hort
time later.
Commitment was withheld pend
ing the filing of a Supplemental
complaint by the district attorney $
office, it having been brought out
that the defendant had been CON
yicted of previous fclonies.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-10-13
Asks Church To
Affirm Dry Law
By United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.--Bishop
John Ward of Erie, Pa, requested
the National Episcopal Convention
here to go on record on the prohi-
bition question.
He introduced a resolution reaf-
firming the action of the New Or
leans convention in 1925 on the
subject of prohibition.
Bishop Ward s resolution was
identical with the one adopted at
the New Orleans convention three
years ago. He asked that that 'ac-
tion be rcaffirmcd.
The resolution was sent to the
service for consideration.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-10-13
LARGE CROWD AT
FORMAL OPENING
OF new THEATRE
Continued From Page u

cced and the vaudeville bill was on.
Bud and his men made an attractive
sight as they sat on the stage in q
neatly decorated platform, and the
music they dispensed was of their
usual artistic brand.
Lee Murphy presented a clever
line of pattcr and songs, and his
black face closing number was well
received. Some of the audience are
still trying to figure out how a man
can be black-face one second and
white face the next.
McGrccvy and Jeffrics are booked
as 'Thc funniest act in vaudeville. -
They are Just about that. The lady
in the act is real comedian, and
her partner makes a splendid foil
for her. The audience encOred them
literally and only the necessity OF
getting through an already delayed
bill kept them from being on the
stage indefinitely.
Manager Norris movie selections
for the opening bill were well chos-
en-, the ever popular Aesop's Fables
ard "Our Gang proving popular
There is no need to say anything
about "The Cameraman, except
that it is Buster Kcaton's latest and
best. An old-timc cigar store In
dian would break his sides laughing
at the solemn Buster in his various
prcdieamcnts.
The lobby of the theatcr was at
tractively decorated with baskets
of flowers expressing the congratuia-
tions and well wishes of score OF
local and coast business houses.
Manager Norris and officials of
the West Coast Theaters, here for
the opening, were kept busy during
the evening acknowledging the
compliments of scores of people, who
wished them to know just what FL
Centrans think of their new play
house.
Miss Hazel Early presided at the
WurlitZer organ and delighted the
audience with her offerings. She
proved herself particularly clever by
playing appropriate tunes during the
pictures, these adding considerably
to their enjoyment. The organ is Il
splendidly toned instrument, and
coupled with the skill of Miss Early
promises to be an important part of
each show and a real treat for pat
rons of the theater.
New Bill Sunday
Five new acts of vaudeville will
he offered at the three shows sun
day, when 'The Night Wateh,' n
feature picture starring Billy Dove,
will be shown.
Nora Schiller, the half-pint of
blues. is on the bill. Despite the
"blues' billing, Miss Schiller ism Il
blue at all. But she can sing them
in n way that makes audiences waa'
more, as shown by press clippings
recounting her success in the east.
Bob Callahan will act as master
of ceremonies for the bill, present
ing the various acts and offering
a few specialties on his own be-
half.
GA Dash of Jazz is the offer
ing of Nelson and May, two clever
actors who have. shown the vaudc-
vile world plenty in modern musi-
cal offerings. There is not n dull
moment during this act, and it is
recognized as a sure-fire hit.
Frank Evans, an eccentric com
odian is eccentric enough to provid
a whole show by himself. FL Cen
Imperial Valley press., 1928-10-13

tro folks are assured plenty of
laughs while he is on the stage.
Natalie Renee, in a repertoire of
symphonic dances is the fifth big
number on the bill and her dances
are certain to please. She is an ar
tist of real merit and has played in
a number of large coast shows.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-10-13
BOXING FAN DIES

HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 13.-Whilc
cheering contestants at the Amcri-
can Legion Stadium boxing card
last night, S. w. Holden died of a
heart attack.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-10-13
AIR DERBY PLANNED
by United Press Leased Wire

PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 13.-Cn-
der tentative. plans, a derby from
Los Angeles tc Phoenix will be n
feature of the Inauguration of the
new local airport February ..