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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-13
URGES ACTION
BY COMMITTEE
Opinion Of All Com.
munities on Port
Is Sought

Prompt action by the various ccn-
munity committees, appointed at the
port meeting In Brownsville Tuesday
night to ascertain sentiment regard
ing q countrywide navigation dis
trict. was urged in q letter forward
ed to the committee members Wed
nesday by r. g. Creager, chairman
OF the Valley port committee
@We want a clear report on the
sentiment OF every community" Mr..
Creager said in discussing the mass
meeting scheduled for Tuesday
night. September 25, at Brownsville.
In his letter to the committee mem
bers he stated:
sAt the mass meeting Of citizens
Of Cameron county. held in Browns
VILE Tuesday night, the subject OF
the area TO be included within the
navigation district which Is TO be
organized for the purpose Of meet
ing governmental requirements with
reference to the Brazos Santiago
harbor, was discussed.
you to whom this letter is ad-
dressed were appointed a COMMITTEES
70 ascertain the sentiment Of the
people Of your community and vicin-
ity with reference to being included
in the navigation district I take 1t
you clearly understand the object
of the navigation district will be to
raise the funds (probably, and !
should say not to exceed $1,000, 000)
necessary to meet the governments
requirements and necessary Incl
dental expenses with reference TO
creating q harbor at Brazos San
tiago.
"Our meeting these requirements
means the securing Of eighteen feet
OF water across the bar and a six
teen foot inner channel with ade-
quate jetties protecting the passage
across the bar. It also means an
annual appropriation Of $4,000 for
maintenance BY the United States
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-13
CAR MINIMUM
BOOST FOUGHT
Rail Lines Demanding
Heavier Loading
OF Greens

McALLEN. Sept. 13.-The traffic
bureau Of the South Texas Chamber
Of Commerce has called TO the At
tention OF the Valley Secretaries
association a proposition filed be-
fore the Southwestern Freight Blu
reau a Dsting a minimum weight
81 10000 mounds per car TO be estab-
lished on interstate traffic on
straight carload shipments OF anise'
broccoli, chicory, ~dandelion. endive'
e~scarole, parsley and romaine.
While shipments of these commcd-
tiles has not reached n high point
IN the Valley, the traffic bureau
points out that when the production
reaches a high peak an enormous
amount would be expended each year
by the shippers il. the minimum rate
Of 1880 which now prevails is in
creased to 10000 pounds.
The brief which has been pre-
pared \ a part Of the evidence to be
submitted III the hearing shows that
some months ago an attempt was
made 20 increase the minimum
weight on Interstate shipments of
LETTUCE and spinach but the commits
sion maintained the 1880 weight.
The brief shows the loadings Of the
commodities on which the weight is
proposed to be increased will weigh
out the same per car as lettuce and
spinach and that the prevailing
weight should remain.
The Valley as a whole has paid
very little attention to the carload
shipments on which the increase IS
asked but the brief reveals the num-
Der Of cars shipped out last year
and from the showing made in ship
ments last year a prediction Of
larger increases from year to year
il made. The shipments last year
were: Anise 10 cars. broccoli IA cars,
ehicory Z cars, dandclion 4 cars. en-
dive l car. escarloe Is cars. parsley
% cars. and romaine 5 cars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-13

governmsut. IN ether words, the
nesting OF these conditions means
the realization &c the Valleys dream
Of . deep water port at Brazcs SAM
tiago.
Il earnestly ask that you gentle
mn and the people Of your COM
munity approach the subject in this
spirit. and thaE you be ready to
report your accommodations ut .
mass meeting To be~held at 9 p. M.
the. 25th of this month. at the high
school auditorium in Brownsville"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-13
new TEACHING
E.ETHOD TOLD
AT Club MEET
Films for Educational
Uses Explaine d BY
DR.. Ben Wood At
Rotary Luncheon

"A forecast that within a very short
time teaching pictures. as developed
by George Eastman Of kodak fame
will be in general use ia schools
throughout III United States, was
made before the Brownsville Rotary
club Wednesday BY DR.. Ben ID. Wood
Of Columbia University, New York.
DR.. Wood. native Of Mission, and
graduate Of the Brownsville and
Mission schools. as well as the Uni.
versity Of Texas, is one Of the two
men appointed under the George
fEastman fund az 100000 for the
purpo1e of investigating the posi-
biiities - the teaching pictures
The other scientist IS Dr.. Freeman
Of the University Of Chicago.
He said that the success that has
been achiyed. not so much in the
"tellirg Of the story" a. In the cur
iosity and consequent questions ex-
cited. has been astonishing. being il
many cases the ratio OF ten to one.
City Schools Aided
DR.. Wood stated that a do en- large
cities throughout the country coop
Grated in the preliminary irvestiga-
tions. through their schools, these
cities including such places as New
YorL.. Chicago. Detroit, Philadelphia,
Atlanta ard others.
He said that the first foreign
country 10 become interested in the
new development OF teaching By
means Of moving pictures Is Spain.
which has recently purchased equip
ment for a half dozen schools.
Il hope that the Valley. which Is
n real leader In education. will be
among the first schools IN the coun-
try 70 adept this new method OF
teaching" DR.. Wood said. He ex-
planned that teaching pictures do
not entertain; they do not relate
stories. and are not the type OF
Educational pictures" that the pub
lie has been accustomed 10.
Told Of Junior Collier
William B. Thompson was ia
charge of the program for the day
and President W. O.. Washington
brought to the club various matters
discussed nj the recent Rotary con.
fererce at Victoria, which was at
tended BY himself and Mr.. Thomp.
son. New phases Of work to be
undertaken during the coming year
were discussed for the beaefit oil
the club mmbcrs.
a. s. Caldwell. dean OF the Junior
college. announced that the college
had had a successful opening for
year. with a sophomore reristration
Of t~hirty-two members, and a fresh
man roll Of more than sixty mem
bers.
I'VE are appreciative OF the coon
Grafton that has been given Us by
the Rotary club" Mr.. Caldwell said.
There are larger schools than ours.
Of course. but we do not believe
there are any more able 10 render
a real educational service than is
the junior college Of this city. We
should develop very rapidly during
the next few years"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-13

valIsy-wids sxhibits Mccarthy uRids
we hope TO have every Valley town
cooperate In the move and to taka
advantage cf the opportunity offered
hv thm H0uEton PrHt- DiHpatch and
Houston Chronicla in sponsoring Che
exposition. However In the event we
car not interest all Valley towns. =
Valley exhibit during the exposition
"A assured as the chambers cf cora
merca cf Brownsville, San BenIto
and McAilen have decided 40 place
the exhibit regardless or che cut
come at our next meeting"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-13
u. Of Mexico Honors
Foreign Professors

MEXICO CITY, Sept. 13.-Dr. Paul
Hazard and DR.. America Castro. ex-
change professors from the Univer-
sity Of Texas and the University of
Madrid, respectively, to the National
University of Mexico. have received
diplomas accrediting them as honor
airy professors in that institution.
The presentation was made by DR..
Alfonso Pruneda. rector OF the uni
versity, at a simple ceremony at
which the most distinguished men
Of letters in Mexico we're present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-13

nails, and possibility of q Valley ex-
hibit at the South Texas Industrial
Exhibit, which IL to be held in
Houston the latter part OF October,
will Ia MI probability hold the spot
light at the next meeting Of the
Valley Secretaries' association, &C
ccrding 60 W. r. Mccarthy. president
Of the association. The meeting viii
be held in Donna Sept % and the
members will be the guests Of j. wv.
Osborne, secretary OF the recently
organized Donna Chamber OF Com
mercc.
Speaking Of the possibility Of q
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-13
BACK n o ALASKA

SAN BENITO, Sept. 13.-Mrs. Rob-
nrt G. Alexander Of this city has re-
turned from q trip to points in Alas
La. where she spent thres months.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-13

MAIDSTONE, Eng.-Mrs. Jessie
Jones was placed on probation att
er kidnapping two children who were
mards Of the chancery court
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-13
FATHER AT s.

T0UL, France.-Pierre Galdrot,
aged Sc, wko married his fourth
wife a year ago, is the happy father
of a new son.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-04
IN NEW YORK

New York, Sept. 4.-Random notes
during an afternoon stroll in Man
haitian: The city's wisecrackers are
outdone-there is street in New
York now "where they take in the
sidewalks at night" It's in Broad
street, where men are delving for
more subway trackage, and a board
sidewalk is laid along the street by
day and torn up every night. .
with deep regret we announce the
death of Mascot Mike, son Of Minnie.
Sic transit gloria" The announce
ment appeared on the bulletin board
Of the Newspaper club, commence
rating the earthly end Of the clubs
black and white cat. Throngs Of
women shopping along Fifth avenue
the endlessness Of this pursuit
Of apparel! And the money! A
single cleaning fur coat in ! win
dow, all by itself, with no price mark
anywhere visible. >. Inside the store
you learn it is the creation" Of
Monsieur Whoozis and it can be had
for $985O. All, well, it ought to
have a window, all by itself. .
Figures, slim, sveldt, pause at win
dows such as this, but often they
couldn't tell you minute afterward
what the window contained. 80. .
Why? Because they stop there only
to survey their own figures and
wonder q little perhaps about that
fashion story they read this morning
in which it spoke about bustles re-
turning Let's see now, how
would a hustle look? and with this
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-04

He doesn't need to tell US that; we
still have some of the old Model rs
running around the streets.
Collins can be bought for IS cents
in Paris. Trying to catch a little
tourist trade from Scotland?
Judging by some of the building
jobs we have seen lately, the brick
layers spend their off days watching
chess matches.
Wall street is lining up behind
Hoover or Smith this year, making
politics burning issue on the stock
exchange.
Among the supplies carried along
on the Byrd expedition to the South
Pole were listed: 1000 ballons of
grain alcohol, 400 gallons of rum,
100 gallons of port wine, 100 gallons
of sherry, 100 quarts of champagne,
400 gallons Of whisky, and say, did
you read that thousands Of volun-
teers had to be turned down?
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short skirt? Weighty thoughts
have been thought hereabouts.

short skirt? Weighty thoughts
have been thought hereabouts.
Funny place. the Village!
Take Daca, Tho ex-cowboy who
went out one night to borrow a
coffee pot and fell heir to- Frank
Shay's bookshop. -. Today he sells
books to the young men and women
Of New York university, across
from Washington Square, and broad
casts cowboy songs. Now and then
cowpuncher happens into town and
drops in on him and shakes his head
ct the strange spectacle Of one Of
his kind gone literary. =. Or the
old frankfurter man, whose cart
was once painted by . now famous
artist. Collectors have tried to
buy the painted panels, but the
hot-dog man shakes his head. !. .
Or the crowd that gathers after mid
night in julius, which just enjoyed
it's fifth or sixth prohibition raid
the other night. Or the old ladies'
who strut out from their Washing
ton Square red fronts. looking like
representations Of Queen Victoria.
On hot summer afternoons the
"samovar man" makes his round Of
the push-cart belt. The "samovar
man" carries over his shoulder q
great metal container filled with ice
fna Eny %nwr Nanfa hA Win yAn,,,e
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-04
SUN BATHING

When you are contemplating = sun
bath, either In the nude or at the
beach, it is well to keep in mind the
fact that IN overdose Of the suns
rays is always injurious.
find that many people suffer
from the mistaken belief that If q
little sunshine is good, ! great deal
is better. Extreme sunburn is often
very dangerous, Is the skin becomes
so swollen and injured by the burn
that the proper elimination Of the
poisons, which are normally dis
charged through the pores, cannot
take place. This has a disastrous
effect upon the kidneys.
Even = faint glow Of sunburn on
the skin affects the body in q pro-
portionate manner, and is injurious
Is long @ it lasts. 1t is much bet
ter to measure ones sunbath over
several exposures and receive an in
creasing tan each time, than to try
to become burnt through the effects
| OF only one or two sunburns.
One whose skin is well tanned has
benefited by the ultraviolet rays
Of the sun which are needed to pro-
duce such . dark color. However,
the mere darkening Of the skin is Of
no benefit but must be considered
only IS = necessary change which
occurs to the skin as q protection
against too much sunlight.
In taking your sunbaths, remem-
Der that the sunlight must strike the
body directly without the obstruc-
ton Of clothing or even glass, which
would divert the ultraviolet rays.
Heating the body with sunlight
through clothing is Of no more ben
eft than heating from = stove.
It is well to time yourself at first
so that you do not take an overdose
Of this valuable remedy and increase
the time Of treatment as your skin
gradually tans.
When taking a sunbath, one should
avoid overheating, which is ind;-
Gated by q quickening Of the pulse.
When this occurs, quietly rest in the
shade for q time before finishing
your regular time Of exposure.
Sometimes people bathing on the
beach are sunburned on a cloudy day
because they do not feel the heat Of
the sun. This is because the ultra
violet rays which produced the burn
do not warn the skin, but do pene-
trate through the clouds and moist
air. If you wish to stay on the
beach for a long time without being
sunburned, it is wise for you to ex-
pose your body to the sun for only
a short time, and for the remaining
period keep it covered with q blanket
or robe. In this way many hours
can be spent on the beach 50 that
one can benefit from and enjoy the
inhalation Of the clean, fresh, moist,
salt air.
Nude sunbathing is now being rec
ognized by all physicians for dis
eases such as anemia, tuberculosis,
ricketts,, asthma, catarrh, chronic ton
sillitis, and disorders Of metabolism,
such IS nephritis and diabetes. There
is a German proverb that states that
the hearse calls twice as often on
the shady side Of the street as on
that which is more favored by the
sunshine.
The modern bathing suit has
taught US to cultivate bodies more
beautiful and pleasing to the eye.
Even in ordinary street clothes, the
women Of today have adopted such
practical styles that the air circu-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-04
WASHINGTON K
. LETTER 40
@1 a{ 1'lSuJ

that if, In war or peace, there is dan.
ger to the present canal, second
canal which would guarantee canal
in perpetuity, come what might
would be worth the cost. The cost OF
a Nicaraguan canal, incidentally, is
estimated as high as a billion dol.
lars.
In 1927 5,475 ships went through
the Panama Canal. This was the
peak, but it was only 245 more than
in 1924, and since 1914 four years
have shown fewer transits than the
year preceding.
In the last session Of Congress q
resolution was introduced directing
the chief Of army engineers ia
study both the Nicaraguan canal
route and the enlargement Of the
Panama Canal by another set Of
locks. The resolution was lost in
the shuttle.
Meanwhile, the officials Of the
Panama Canal are combining them
selves to their next big task, which
is not concerned with enlargement
or new canals. This is the building
OF the Alhajuela dam in the Chagres
river which will hold back $4,000
100000 cubic feet of water for use
in an emergency. An abnormally
dry season might cause q water
shortage. The new dam will contain
the necessary water in that case.
Surveys are now in progress and
the dam probably won't be finished
for another four or five years. It
will be ITO feet high, lodged between
high cliffs. It's basin will cover %
square miles, running outside the TO-
mile stretch Of the Canal Zone, which
runs through the Republic Of Pana-
ma. As was the enlargement of the
canal, this dam was provided for in
the original plans.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-04
WHEAT POOLS AND PRICES

ie not in the United States alone that low prices
ior wheat Are being severely felt. Announcement is
ment to members for this years crop being har-
vested IN p g eents Per bushsl - compared with 81
sst e. pa: s ss' william This " on the basis
Initial payment does not necessarily determine final
price, but it does indicate the depressing eff
iect OF added in many countries particularly
n the Canadian Northwest provinces. The United
States Department Of Agriculture forecasts increase
Of q million bushsis in 20 countries Of the northern
This d less than pen cent Of the total, and NAV we'll
cause wonder that relatively small surplus should
cause 50 large decline in price;
closed Ut {10 per hushe e cents lower than on the
sane g d.y last y:sr In Winnipeg wheat was si1s or
price This disparity il out Of bounds if world cond-
lions OF supply and demand over the year taken into
consideration. There must be other influences
veil informed Department ef Agriculture asserts that
the increase in supply win b largely offset by in
On every trading exchange, whether it be Of secur
ties or Of comodtes excessive dumping will break the
prce level Of any article That j. what is happening
mostly unorganzsd acting Independently and forced to
seu a the period Of heaviest harvesting bears down the
market with whole seasons product dumped in few
TO overcome this unfavorable condition, large num-
Dsrs q Canadian farmers organised themselves into
pool that takes over their crop and supervses
prce level but Il en- save tie Individual farmer from
sacrificing his product q time Of lowest price, BY hold
ING large proportion for distribution and sale through
out the year.
Announcement h ads By the Canadian pool that final
settlement Tor the 1877 crop Just made gave members
ssc re- h9 ts a =. .Ps e re arss
year practically sold out. 3oyfully proclaim the pool
managers This certainly il tribute to effective man
Ths devslopsnt q C,aada's wheat producton IN -.
:ent ye.sa = marvel q industry At The beginning Of
the century tAers va meys 80 million bushel crop
raised g IL Dominion. This pear Il Is scheduled "a
exceed 30 million From merely home supply, Can
ada hes heece, within quarter o. century TIE larg-
est q wheat exporting countries.
Only system Of organization among producers and
nstAod g ordsriy marketing could have saved such
49, expansion c6 peodnettep from economic ruin
tnrsh - ON sHceso6e. ~ ameasurs Of precaution,
= ID fses $50 $50 ts.psr crop fof 1928. t.
49, yeve!s initial ponent ~ ~ farmer t. s. cents
e 80 egt $50 & Isaae ~ .ystsmatc markst-
~ $500 tae eo9ane tueSvo menths to make bettsr
r. - ySsxs eIoR -, 1.else tEsu.h pools; n ~
ssossssys 3 xe 81 a 3 3 n e sasl
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-04

The wisdom Of President Cooldge's appointment Of
Dwight y. Morrow % ambassador to Mexico was
doubted by many 1t the time It was made. Morrow was
Wall Street financier and it was feared his banking
connections would tend to make trouble with our neigh
boz 70 the SOUTH
Such has not been the case. Morrow has apparently
forgotten hat he had penny in Wall Street. and
he has shown excellent sense and discretion ard fairness
In dealing with Mexico The country has come to look
upon him - good friend.
Recently Morrow travelled about the country and his
welcome everywhere cordial ard sincere. He has
established good relations. Mr. Morrow, as an am
bassador has proved to be great discovery.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-04
Editorial Comment
OFFENsES TO THE EYE
The New York Times)


the debate Of the Institute Of Public AFFAIR." at the
University Of Virginia about roadside advertising the
point was made BY the spokesman for the billboard in
bbosrds to dsre felt
1ied IN erecting them on all highways traversed by
heavy trucks The argument that these roads
used TOR business purposes Even though this is some
what in conflict with definition of Commercial dis
t1ict' made by this same spokesman a district
largely used for business conducted the premises
apparently represents an effort to define the mita-
Only moments thought is necessary to see that this
tantamount to reversal Of the avowed program Of
eliminating features to which objection could be brought
by reasonably minded It also strikes blow
BY supporters of the of blboards This of
troll u really control at ALL for the that it is
on the main travelled highways that the nuisance is
to
In urging further regulation by law, Mrs. w. L. Law
tom Chairman Of the National Committee for Restrc-
ton Of Outdoor Advertising, stressed the necessity Of
eye She pointed out that offenses to the and the
ear are now SO dealt WITH and reminded her hearers
that i had taken long fight 70 persuade the courts
mat T.: Government taxes US to pay for
OF public monuments and places Is it logical that it
should not have the to protect the beauty which
IS already in existence?
To the credit Of the billboard industry it must be
said that It has done much to improve the appearance
roadside signs But what the public demands is not so
much Improvement OF quality restriction of quantity
People wish existing signs removed and no others,
whether beautiful not put in their place This is
an idea which has spread far and wide throughout the
country It has the support not only Of countless civic
organisations but Of national advertisers well. It
represents definite sentiment Of the American people
that the country roads must longer be defaced by
billbosrds, matter how artistic" or how unobtru-
sively placed There has been marked growth of pub
billboard campaign was started. The movement is as
yet only In ito infancy but it 10 "going strong