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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-16
PASTECURES
Melon SCALE
Many Shippers Are
Using New Method
OF Prevention

WASHINGTON. Ry-MiIlions OF
watermellons will start their long
journey 70 northern markets by the
middle of April. charmed" against
stem end rot and the dump heap.
The ~charmg il n non-poisonous
and almost invisible d~isinfectant
paste, but 70 the negro picker IL is
y luck" potion 70 put health on
the store MELONS" Applied to the
fresh cut stem, II seals the wound
against spores OF n fungus found
on dead and dying vegetation. "A
single spore. plant pathologists say.
may aus a noticeable stem end rot
ia three days. Bv the time ship
ments reach their destination whole
carloads may be infected.
Flofida Prepares
Florida planters already are pre-
pairing their watermelon fields.
First on the market. Florida melons
are subject TO extremely long hauls,
and the perils Of disease and injury
IN transit. Texas and Georgia mel
ons will follow closely. Georgia
plants approximately $4,000 acres
yearly, Texas $4,000 and Florida
$4,000. Sixteen other states, for the
most part In the south. produce
watermelons. Most OF the crop II
grown ON 10 TO rs acre patches
All growers are faced with TIE prob
lem Of stem end rot ard anthrac-
nose.
The later disease appears as peck
marks on the under side Of a melon.
- the sh'1mcnts travel north these
diseased spots often develop and be-
come points or entrance for various
organisms OF decay. with the result
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-16
YOUNGLEACUE
FACESBAT'TLE
Prestige Loss Seen As
National Races
Tighten Up

Somewhere South. Mar. 1.-THE
American and National leagues 90
into their baseball campaign with the
American legane facing a bitter
fight 70 regain its lost prestige,
built up In the early days Of it,
existence ard beaten down gradually
by various causes
Drastic measures must. and will,
be taken by the American league TO
regain that prestige"
Such are the statements Of a man
high in baseball circles.
"Nhile the American league" he
said. "has fought internal strife, suf-
fercd the long standing row be-
tween Ban Johnson ard Commission
err K. nj. Lands. and then watched
its playing seasons married by rum
away races. the National league has
been overtaking it, younger rival
through the medium Of hectic base
ball races. the development Of stars,
and q unified front II handling its
own problems" Ne continues.
4The overwhelming superiority OF
the Yankees as the American league
teams tune up for the next nm
raiFn. does not Tighten the load of
that organization.
1T is extremely fortunate that the
American league enters the easor
under Il new head, r. $. Barnard.
who goes into the office with his
skirts clean. d free hand 70 direct
the affairs OF the league. harmon
ious relations with JUDGE lands.
and what is most important Of all
n keen baseball brain.
For the first time in years. If not
IN it. history. the circuit failed last
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-16
Equipment For
Lighting Latest

All lighting equipment Of the Z.
Manautou store il or the latest de-
sign and was installed BY the Guar
antee Electric Co, of Brownsville. II
is one Of the largest jobs Of cleo
trical wiring in the city.
On the main floor rs Of the celes-
t~alites, made especially for depart
mcnt store lighting. drop from the
ceiling. and p similar lights are
used on the second floor. A large
number of recessed lights are also
placed in the ceilings and wallss
In the display windows over 100
lncandescents are used, each being
concealed in a recess in the ceiling,
and the huge electric sign requires
scores of smaller incandescents.
One Of the features OF the light
ing Is the fact that lights are 50 ar
ranged that shadows are practically
eliminated. Special globes are used
on all interior lights and display re-
Electors accentuate the rays from the
lights in the display windows.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-16
VICE PRESID
= = =
OF MANAUTOU'S
y n +
Is A YEARS OLD

The z. Manautou store has the
youngest vice president in Texas.
He Is Enrique Manautou. Jr..
eldest son OF +. Manautou. presi-
dent Of the Manautou corporation.
Application for a charter was
recently filed with the secretary Of
state. and when incorporation is
completed the firm will operate
under the title II. Nanautou. In
~corporated.
Officers Of the corporation are
y. Manautou, president: Enrique
M%anautou, Jr., vice president; Mrs.
~ Manautou, secretary and treas
urer.
Tn preparing the application for
a charter IL was necessary for the
vice president TO sign one of the
papers. Grasping the pen firmly
the youthful vice president made
his mark on the place designated.
and this was duly attested.
THAT is one vice-president who
viii learn the business from the
ground up" Mr.. Manautou said.
He proposes 10 take the boy into
the store as soon as old enough
and teach him the business rs he
acquires his education.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-16
DAM TRIPLETs

PILSLEY, Eng.-Triplcts. all stur-
dy boys, we're born to Mrs. John T..
Dam.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-16

Just how much women OF fashion
do retire from the world. and Sc
clude themselves during the Lenten
season, il probably not known. II
is one of the few things that has
escaped "a survey. But no Uatter
how deep her seclusion, she aims 20
burst on the world in lovely new at
tire when the period Is over. Pos
sibly the deeper the seclusion, the
more gorgeous the raiment.
Modest, Quaker brown u used for
the lovely evening gown on the right.
The elose-fittinG bodice is made of
glittering brown sequins. and the
skirt is a series OF ruffles Of brown
tulle shaded from tan 10 brown. a
silk flower Is fastened on the shout
der. II is worn by Mary Nolan.
A quaint dress with long skirt. and
a suggestion Of the old-time hoop
(center) Is made Of silk net and lace
over silver. IL il trimmed with q
large bow Of silver ribbon and a
silver flower fastened at the front
waistline. The dress is bouffGnt, the
net being held in place at the hipline
with a narrow hoop. The model is
Patsy Ruth Miller.
For the afternoon bridge Il q lace
gown fright, made over satin. II
features the long sleeve and is made
a la princesse. Dorothy CULVER
posed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-16

winter Co publish its nttendnncu
figures. There WINS ia reason for
this. lt was mo secret that three
clubs In the league suffered very
poor financial seasons, and the
others. with the exception OK the
Yankees. did not fare Is they hoped
~. The spectacular play cf the
Tanks and the hOmc-run race Be-
tween Ruth and GehriR, ns "A side
show. helped swell the attendance
figures Of the other club when thB
Qanks were Arm town: but with the
Yankees away, the fans pl~myed-Rnlf.
1T remains to he seen whether
the change IN ownership and man
agement VI Cleveland will produce
"A sustained interest IN that club-iK
the team itself does not Get away
Co.. and hold. ID good pace.
The Boston Red Sox learned wv
their sorrow that Bill Carrirnn'H
popularity alone was mot enough su
revive Interest i'm that club.
"The change In management nf
the Browns, and the consequent Ct
forts 70 rebuild the club. have not
aided that club financially ~ date.
These two clubs-the Red Sox and
Browus-face a long full."
All Of which would indicate that
the American league moruls have
something besides the peanut con-
cession to worry about.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-16
New Store Is An
Asset to the CITY

I'VE consider the +. Manautou
store a distinct asset to Browns
ville.' RAJ the comment Of b. M.
~Frudenstcin and z. Rosenthal. pro-
prietors Of the Valley Wholesale
Dry Goods company. 1T Is unques-
tionably one Of the finest store
buildings in South Texas, with an
arrangement that reflects the very
latest in department stores.
we congratulate Mr.. Manautou
upon his new store and we also con-
graduate the city Of Brownsville
upon the acquisition Of u store of
this type, a store that is in every re-
spect q credit and an asset to the
city,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-16
Is Largest
Bible Class Roll

COLUMBIA. Mo. Rl-The roster
Of the Burial Bible class Of CO.
lnmbia contains the names Of 1900
members and il is believed here 10
Be the largest c-o-educational sun
day school class in the country.
II Is not uncommon for I,7OO per
scns to attend one session.
The class was founded by Miss
Jessie Burial OF Stephens college.
pomen's school here. II started
with a membership Of ESQ and has
lust celebrated the seventh ami
kersary Of its founding.
Miss Burial is a believer In puh-
1icity. She advertises her class in
various ways, ever by highway
Eigns.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-16
MUSICCOSTS
MUCH IN US.
20 Million Annua
Spent on Operas,
Concerts

NEW YORK. H1-Music pays in
America-to the tune Of twenty mil
Hon dollars annually, asserts George
Lngles, New York concert manager.
The people Of the United States
spend that sum each year for con-
cert and opera music, he estimates.
ADEt OF IL goes, he adds, 10 the
urtists who sit at the top.
far from being an unmusical ma
tions the United States gives n finan-
eidl support 10 good music that
greatly exceeds that Of any European
country" Engles sale.
Six million dollars is spent by the
public annually on the country's 10
major symphony orchestras, he es-
inmates. and nearly four millions
90 to the two leading oDera houses
1.-The Metropolitan and Chicago The
remainder goes 70 individual artists.
summer concert ~orchestras and the
Few minor opera companies.
IL NofabIes
There are II artists who might
Pc called first grade box office at
fractions" says Engles. Their
gross receipts run up 70 about three
millions. Three OF this group alone
A4@AEWNhlH hEAAEtL anu 0%nA~
mann-Heink-will total gross box Of
flee receipts Of almost a million dol
lars by the close Of the present sea-
son.
The greatest attractions finan-
cially include among the pianists
Paderewski. Rachmaninoff and Hof-
i mann, among the violinists Kreisler,
heifetzs Elman and fehudi Menu
hin.
"As for the first rank box office
attractions among singers. they are
Marion Tallev. Schumann-Heink. Jer-
TIA. PonselIe. John Mccormack,
Mary Garden, CALI Curci. Chaliapin,
Gigli, Selma end Geraldine Farrar.
BenefitinE Best
"The tremendous increase in mu-
ricipal interest among Americans is
henefiting only the best artists.
There are so many first rank sing
ers and Observation-Disclosures available
now that people are not willing 20
pay 10 hear second raters. So at
the present time this latter rroup,
which includes many really fine
artists, Is facing distinctly hard
times, perhaps the hardest since the
post war musical slump or 1922.
The orchestra patronage has in
creased probably more than that OF
any other musical group. None Of
the big symphony orchestras. how
eyer, is self supporting Because OF
the enormous cost Of operation, they
probably never will he.
AN interesting DEVELOPMENT in
opera u the establishment OF such
new grouns - the American. Wash
irgton and PHILADELPHIA opera com
panies. II Is possible that this will
grow into something concentrating
anusical conditions in Eurone. where
each large city has its own opera
house"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-16
Plumbing Put In
BY Local Company

All plumbing and fixtures for
both water and gas for the T. Ma
noutou store we're installed BY the
w. Fl. Putegnat CO. or Brownsville.
The job was one OF the largest I'M
dertaken by the company the past
year, and the store required the
highest grades Of material and
workmanship.
Water is ~iped to all parts Of
the store. with drinking fountains
supplied on both floors and lava
tories in the rear on both floors.
The gas pipes are so arranged that
every part Of the building can he
heated in the minimum time. gas
steam heat to be used Radiators
for heating will be installed later
and ale Of a special type designed
for department store heating.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-16
SHOTS Ely AT NEEDING

BELFAST-Three guests were shot
at the wedding Of Miss Rose Landrim
and Thomas Mulvey when an old
family feud vas renewed by their
relatives.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-16
NEWEST SERGEANT STORY

An Irish drill sergeant was ia
structing some recruits IN the mys-
teries Of marching movements, and
found great difficulty I'm getting Ia
eountryman Of his 10 halt when the
command was given. After explain
ing and Illustrating several times. he
approached the recruit, sized him
up silently for u couple or minutes,
and then demand his name.
Casey. sir" was the reply.
AWell, Casey. did yer liver drive
a mule 7v
"Yis, sor-,
What did you say when you want
ca him To STOP"
whoa"
The sergeant turned away and I'm
mediately put his squad in motion.
After they had advanced "a dozen
yards or so he bawled out at the
top of his lungs, squad. haiti
Whoa, Casey"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-31

his acceptance speech recognized
the persistence of the (farm)
problem and what is more signifi-
cant the failure of his party to I'd
vance a constructive program OF
relief"
Hoover's Remarks
The senator reviewed Mr.. Hoov-
and declared that the democrats
repudiate his proposal to limit
farm production to domestic de-
mands as calculated to belittle
rather than to encourage the great
industry of agriculture"
The emocratic party recogniz. S
the right OF farmers the senator
went on, ito lead in the develop
ment of farm policies. While the
equalization fee provided for in the
McNary- Haugen bill is not expressly
approved. the democratic platform
does recognize the principle OF dis
| trlbuting the cost OF operations with
respect to surplus crops over the
marketed units whose producers
are benefited thereby.
If a more equitable and effective
plan than that comprised by the
equalization fee is discovered il
should be adopted. The time has
| come, however, when an economic
adventure is justified in behalf OF
the millions who engage in that in.
dustry without which civilization
could not survive
The democratic nominee for
president has committed himself to
prompt and decisive action in &C
cordance with the principles outlin-
ed in our platform"
Among other things during the
course of his speech, the senator
said that the wholesale frauds per-
petrated by republican office hold
ers since March 4, 1921 had
prompted the republican national
convention to place in its PLATFORM 9
plank declaring in favor of honesty
in government.
He also declared that throughout
the Harding-Coolidge administra.
tons the prohibition bureau had
been under the treasury department
whose head, prior to national pro-
hibition was largely interested in
the liquor business"
MIR. Ware (William S. Ware OF
Pennsylvania who thwarted the
movement to stop Hoover at Kan
sas City and forced Mr.. Hoover's
nomination." he added, elaine &c
election to the senate on platform
containing a single plank-the re.
peal of national prohibition"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-31
Robinson Declares Farm Relief
Most Important Campaign Issue

and respect for law can be promot-
ed through changes in the existing
system, he is a nullificationist and
an enemy of the constitution? Such
arguments impeach the intelligence
of their authors.
1T is recognized that the people
constitute the reservoir Of all poll
teal power and have the right in
the constitutional manner to call for
changes in either or both the consti-
tuition and the law, the executive has
no power to modify either.
1t is in no sense an attempt at
| notification to suggest changes in
the constitution or the law. Nulllfi-
cation consists in refusal or wilful
| failure to enforce"
The senator in discussing the
American shipping policy said an
adequate merchant marine was rec
ognized by the democratic party as
essential to the safety of he nation
and the independence of its com
merce." and on the question Of poll
teal corruption he held that hon
esty in public affairs is OF transcend
ing importance
Corruption is the red signal OF
decadence" he said in reviewing
disclosures in recent years by SEN
ate investigating committees, add
ing;
The democratic party pledges it.
self to rescue the government from
those who have betrayed their trusl
by dIsgracing it,
Reviews S Years
Reca pitulating the events of the
last eight years the senator contend
ed the record disclosde that the re-
publican party has admitted tbs
urgent character of the agriculture
problem
The facts prove also that the re.
publican party he continued, Il!
either incapable OF successfully dea
ing with the question or has DELHI
erately violated its express promise:
to the farmers OF the nation.
1T would seem that eight year:
have afforded ample time for actor
and that a political organization
which has had every opportunit,
which the years could bring to OBJ
; tain beneficial results should no
now be heard to ask for renewa
OF its lease on power merely to re
, peat the old promises which have
, been SO often broken"
| Mr.. Robinson, a supporter Of thu
McNary- Haugen bill said that Mr.
p. Hoover's present position touching
upon legislation for agricultural re
! lief marks no material advance,
, and that the republican nominee II
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-31
Merchant Marine, Prohibi-
ton and Political Cor
ruption Are Other Big
Items Mentioned In His
Acceptance Speech.
Hot Springs, Ark, Aug. 81 Up

Hot Springs. Ark, Aug. 81 Pl-
Farm relief, prohibition, merchant
marine and political corruption Were
singled out last night as leading
campaign issues by Senator Joe L.
Robinson of Arkansas in accepting
the democratic vice presidential
nomination.
He cited farm relief as perhaps
the most important" of the four
and declared that Herbert Hoover.
the republican standard bearer, who
he described as the presidents trust
ed advisor, was perhaps more
directly responsible for the failure
of farm relief legislation" during the
Harding Coolidge administrations
than any other single political
leader.
The senator said that if a more
effective plan than that comprised
by the equalization e proposal OF
the McNary- Haugen farm bill We're
discovered that it should be adopted
but that the time has come. how
ever, when an economic adventure
is justified" in behalf of the farmer
Mr.. Robinson. consistent sup
porter of dry legislation in congress
opened his discussion of prohibition
with the statement that there has
always been room in the democratic
party for those who differ as to thu
best means of promoting temperance
and OF suppressing the traffic in al
coholic beverages"
Two Platforms
He reviewed the respective posi-
lions of the democratic and repub
lican platforms on prohibition; de
clared the Houston convention hat
recognized that democracy wa!
neither a prohibition nor an anti
prohibition organization and launch
ed an attack against those who have
referred to Governor Smith, tn
party's presidential nominee, as {
nullifcationist.
Can it be said" he declared
that because Governor Smith be
lieves that without returning to thu
old evils Of the saloon, Temperance
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-31

cereomny. 1t had its ill recently
when its new king was crowned and
received the official sceptre of pow
er from the hands of the resident
French officials.
The newspapers in other parts OF
the world spoke admiringly OF king
Monivong's" affection for his people.
They did not attempt to give his
name in full. AS it is written in the
register of the French ministry OF
colonies and the ministry OF foreign
affairs it reads:
His Majesty Prea Bat Samdach
Prea Sisowathmonivong Chamcha-
krapong Haribeach Barmlnthor
Phouvanay kraykeofa Soulalay Prea
Chau Chung Campuchea Thippedey,
King Of Cambodia."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-31
TURN TO TYPEWRITERS

Paris, Aug. 81 UP)-The French
government, proud through CEN
turies of its penmanship, has at last
decided to abandon the ink pot and
prepare its official documents with
typewriters Court documents, in
variab bly, covering dozens upon
dozens of pages, will continue to be
in manuscript. If they were not,
veritable army of clerks would be
thrown upon the labor market with
little hope of finding employment.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-31

children. In my eleven years work a.
a nurse have never found anything
to equal Sykes Comfort Powder. -
Lottie E. Sloper, West Chester, Ct
The reason Sykes Comfort Powder +
sosuccessful in healing and prevent
ing chatting, scalding, rashes and ski
irritations is because it contains heal.
ing, antiseptic ingredients not founc
in ordinary talcums. Nurses call il
"A Healing Wonder"
AZ AL DRUGGISTS
coMFoRr POWDER CO.. BOSTON. MASS,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-31
IGNORANCE NOT BLISS

Knoxville, Tenn, Aug. 81 (uP)-
Because unable to write his name,
he made his mark on the back OF
a worthless check as an endorse
ment. Blaine Underwood was sen
fenced to three years in prison.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-31
HIS MAJESTY, ETC.
New Cambodian King Has Name
Many Yards Long

Paris, Aug. 81 (UP)-Combodia,
with its pinnacled temples and red
and gilt crowns, loves pomp and
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-31
Nurse Saved
This Baby
From Chatting, Scalding, Rashes
BY Use Of Sykes Comfort Powder

West Chester, -"Sykes Confer
Powder has been used on this little