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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-11-24

rrcast stroke expert OF the United
States. indoor and outdoor Central
a. a. Z low beard diving CHAMPION
junior national high school high
beard champion. and recent smasnei
OF the lOo-ysrd and lo0-meter bro.sl
stroke records.
Jane ended her lnterua;in.ai. a'i!v
tiles at Amsterdam gu; - 5.ras"ns
resumed his travels to WISH Wn:@ns
OIL % Matte oil burner dea -
throughout Europe. whe:e ~ aGdi.
ton TO discussing the growing popu
larity Of the burner already used IN
10000 homes. he also introduced ne
D!st-O. Matte burner. made for sn>..lei
homes. and Ice-O-Matic. tie rev
Williams "ets:.--:atine w?c';'::s
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-14
The Valley Schools

The schools Of the Lower Rio Grande Valley are
attracting to this section thousands Of families each
year, Is the assertion of Texas educators who have in
vestigated the Valley schools and pronounce them
among the best. il not the best in the South.
The fame that is accruing to the Valley as a result
Of its superior schools is attested by the hundreds of
applications received from experienced educators by
county and school superintendent Of both Cameron
and Hidalgo counties for positions on the faculties.
Ten years ago the Valley schools were often COM
PEELED to advertise for teachers; today the school
boards are deluged with applications from educators
IN all parts Of the United States men and women who
have learned of the excellent schools of the Valley
and desire positions where they can work under the
most favorable conditions.
These applications are not confined to the urban
schools. Every consolidated rural school in the Valley
also has scores Of applications filed. and the mail of
the county superintendent is filled with applications
and requests for information relative to positions 70
be secured. The majority are educators of extensive
experience teachers who appreciate the advantages
Valley schools offer for both faculty and pupils. and
who desire to make their homes and take up their liz.
work in a section where such ideal condition, prevs;I
The DEVELOPMENT of the Valley schools has been
one Of the amazing accomplishments Of this section.
In less than a decade the old-time one-roor rural
schools still the accepted educational institution in
many rural sections Of the South. have been replaced
by consolidated schools, famed BY able faculties. ar
flilated with the state university and offering courses
OF study equal to those Of the urban centers. Ten
years ago those teachers who accepted positions in the
rural and many Of the urban schools expected and ex-
perienced h~ardships and handicaps which have been
entirely eliminated. That they were not enthusiastic
IN regard to the Valley school system was to be ex-
peeted. However, there has been a complete trans
formation and the Valley schools. both urban and
rural have attained a position and prestige that makes
them one Of the most valuable, if not the most Salua-
ble' assets Of the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-14
Picking the Best

Students Of history, economics and politics IN all
parts Of the United States are practically unanimous IN
asserting that both the republican and democratic par
ties have shown rare judgment in the selection Of party
leaders. While there is no agreement upon the pO-
litical policies and issues involved in the presidential
campaign, it is apparently the consensus of indepen-
dent and well informed thinkers that neither the re-
publican nor democratic parties could have selected
men better qualified through experience and wide prac-
teal knowledge to discharge the duties of chief ex-
ecutive.
william B. Monroe Of Harvard, at the sixth com
monwealth conference in Iowa City this week, express
ed the opinion that whatever their faults, Alfred h.
Smith and Herbert Hoover are the best presidential
candidates Of this generation. Prof. F. W. Coker Of
Ohio State university expressed the same view, adding
that the campaign interest lies in the contrasting per-
sonalities Of the candidates rather than the platforms.
He predicted that should Smith be elected congress
would not adopt his position on the prohibition ques-
tion.
Thomas H. Reed Of the University Of Michigan also
paid high tribute to the standard bearers Of the two
major parties, but expressed the opinion that the par
ties have oGtlved their lsefulness and will continue
only as electoral machines. Blocs representing diverg-
ing farm relief ard prohibition viewpoints are the real
divisions in politics, Reed declared, asserting these are
the major ssues before the nation and that the plat
forms of the major parties are almost identical in their
treatment Of these issues.
Never have the American people been presented can
didates whose records Of public service have been more
scrupulously clean or who have taken more outstanding
positions IN rendering such service. Alfred z. Smith
as governor Of New York has for almost a decade been
one Of the outstanding figures in American politics,
and Herbert Hoover as war dictator and later as sec
retary OF the department Of commerce has gained the
respect and friendship Of the American people to a
degree seldom attained BY men in public life.
One feature of the presidential campaign will be
TOE lack Of scandal that usually rears its head when
parttsans, lacking logical arguments in behalf Of their
favored candidates, turn to villification, abuse or false
hood. The records Of both candidates have been so
open to the public, they have discharged their duties
50 faithfully and efficiently, that scandal or ~viIlifica.
ton Will find few who are willing to lend an ear.
The issues are sharply drawn, and upon these issues
the campaign VIII be waged, backed by the PERSONAL
ties and influence Of standard bearers who are repre-
sentative Of the highest ideals Of the American people
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-14

method Of putting an industry upon its "teet, as u
is coIloquially described, is not entirely new. 1t mas
been followed successfully in connection with otner
industries in the United States.
When the market for electrical appliances was IN
certain, due to the weak financial position Of the utii-
|ty companies, some of the larger interests loiheo To-
rether to organize a financing corporation. That cor
poration was put in a position to lend to the small
plant, that it in turn could purchase essential equip
meut from the manufacturers. In that instance the
electrical manufacturer was primarily concerned in the
endeavor to stabilize the industry. Notwithstanding
the scheme worked we'll and effectually. But the tield
was not mOnopolized by one organization or by one
group in the industry. Unit financing Of hydroelec-
tric plants was offered in another instance through an
agency primarily concerned in the engineering neces-
sary for their construction. A number of similar I'M
d~ertskings in the industrial history of the country
could be cited.
Industrial financing is peculiarly successful where
one group of producers organizes for the purpose of
lending credit to a new and essential branch of bust
ness. In the present instance, it may be recognized
that aviation promises to afford a valuable adjunct to
the transportation systems Of the country. 1t also
promises to take over an appreciable plant capacity in
the manufacture Of planes, which will consume a con-
stantly increasing quantity Of motors, fuel and other
materials essential to flying. Those branches of the
industry which figure upon profiting from the growth
Of aviation might well lend a hand in the financing Of
this infant undertaking. They will in this manner
assure themselves a new market and, it is to be hoped,
a stable market for their wares.
1t is not necessary to organize csrtels or industrial
trusts to bring about these developments. On the
other hand, it is in keeping with the American idea u
freedom of competition to coordinate financial back
ing at a time when such aid is essential to place a
new and rapidly growing industry upon a basis that i
can develop without hindrance and without being
tempted into speculative difficulties.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-14
"Boy back home
CHAPTER XII

Several times Flavia had caught
Janet's troubled look, and once
twitted her:
Janet, honestly / believe you left
some nice boy back home and that
you are homesick for him."
Back home" Janet was scorn-
full. "Oh. apple sauce! Imagine an
interesting man back where | came
from. They're all clod hoppers."
Flavia's answer was fiattering:
well, believe me, Janet, il you
were brought UP among the clod
hoppers I'd surely like to see a few
more from where you were born.
There's nothing rural about you, old
dear"
Janet fell into the ways Of Flavia
and her crowd like a fish takes to
water. There was nothing self
conscious about her manner. and
Flavia m~arveled at her poise and
good breeding. She was sincerely
interested in Janet, and had a real
desire 20 see her accomplish some
thing. She got a real kick out of
presenting her to people Of influence
and means. They all accepted her
for Just what she was-a little thor
~oughbred.
Janet had been in her studio a
week when Flavia decided she
should give a party. The thought
thrilled Janet. Imagine living in
Greenwich Village and giving studio
parties! What would the girls at
school say. Suddenly she thought
Of Esther Sherman. Why, she had
been in New York two weeks, and
hadn't given Esther a thought. she
would invite her to her party. What
a surprise that would give herl
Esther was bowled over. to say
the least. when Janet called. But
when she saw the studio. she sat
down and laughed until she cried.
Janet looked at her in amazement.
Between outbursts. Esther explain
ed:
We'll. jamie, this Is excruciatingl
| thought / was teaching YOU things
when I told you about New YORK
and saved my theater programs for
you. And | get a phone call and
find you going 10 the doggies right
here in the heart Of a wicked vii
lage. And how"
Janet threw a pillow at her old
ciassmate. and reached for a ciga-
rette. When she reached over AMI
picked up a long cigarette holder
Of vivid red, matching her gown
Esther went off into stitches again:
my Gawd! But YOU have ad-
vancedi DO you sleep on Leopard
skins and drink perfume. jamie? ?"
Janet grinned:
yes. and ] battle In champsrne."
Esther got up and took a turn
around the room. looking things
over.
"I'm sure glad | came TO the party
plenty early. ] should probably have
gone off in a fit and disgraced YOU
before the company IL ! hadn't had
time to acclimate myself to your
exotic surroundings"
Janet puffed lazily:
ooh, for that matter. they all
know I'm a hick. ! made no pre-
tense Of being big time. The tall
timber just sticks ont all over me.
] guess. I exude the very atmos-
phere Of the sticks"
"Yeah-so does Gloria Swanson"
| The door bell rang. It was Fla
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Oh, apple sauce. They're al clodhoppers."

lost youth, and kick herself, CONVEX
s~ationally, for not making more Of
the good years that had passed and
gone. She craved a wild affair
and quite boldly talked about it,
much 10 the amusement Of the party.
she did her first drinking that
night, and became 50 plain in her
speech that Janet burned TO the ears
with embarrassment. The others
seemed to take il a. a matter o.
course.
Don't falter. old child" whisper
ed Esther. Il guess we are Just
being educated. l can't say I'm aw-
fully keen about this Janet was
At u loss. She felt that her party
was de~teriorating. A thought sud-
denly struck her, and she jumped
up:
lets have some musicl'
There was a chorus Of agreement,
and Janet ran to the piano.
What shall it be ~
Flavia, who was beginning to feel
her drinks, became sentimental.
"Oh, something soft and sweet
something romantic"
Janet began TO play, softly, ca
ressingly-improvising.
Suddenly the lights were turned
out.
She laughed ard played On for
several minutes. Everyone was
quiet. There wasn't a sound in the
room. Flattered with the undivided
attention Of her party, Janet kept On
playing until she became weary.
Then she jumped UP and switched
on the lights. "A gasp escaped her
Everybody was making love TO some
one. She caught nearly all Of them
in a kiss.
Janet laughed foolishly. She was
embarrassed.
SAY. what is this. a neckins
party?"
Esther giggled and tried tc
s%traighten her hair.
well, it's your fault, Jan. You
have no business playing like that
Flavia started for the kitchenette
with the cocktail shaker.
Janet shook off her feeling OF dis
gust and went 10 the piano again.
Lets dance, / wanta be wild.
feel Wild"
Flavia gave her another cocktail
and she gulped IL down.
She looked al Janet with her
flushed, young look, and laughed
loudly, as she sat on the bench be-
side her, heavily.
1T wants to be wild-mad as a
March hare
Putty was on his feet IN an in
slant.
There y'are. I was just racking
my old bean all evening for a good
name to christen this dump. Every
studio has to have a name-we got
II: The March Hare'.''
"Hurrayi' Sir Henry jumped uu
and hurried into the kitchen. He
came back with a bottle Of ginger
ale.
Sorry we haven't any champagne.
But If we use this l think it'll do
for the ceremony"
"Ah, don't Be extravaganza said
Putty. taking the bottle. That's all
right as isl"
He handed the bottle TO Janet
and led her across the room.
Here, break it over the fireplace"
The crowd stood around. solemn as
evils. hilarious enough to take the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-14
San Benito, Texas

A WORD TO VALLEY INVESTORS
Every city in the Valley has placed SUBDIVISIONS on the market
Valley people have been asked to buy lots in these SUBDIVISIONS
and they have responded.
In most instances these purchases have proven good investments.
II the above statements ire facts, then why would the purchase Of
a lot or two inside the ORIGINAL TOWNSHIP OF LA FERA not be
even a better investment.
We have a limited number Of these choice lots for sale at very
reasonable prices.
THE AL PARKER SECURITIES COMPANY
La Feria. Texas
Call for Tom Shock and be shown these properties
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-14
THoMPsoN's DEBT TO CHICAGO
Galveston New,

IGaIVesLOn NeWsI.
Mr.. William Hale Thompson and six of his asso-
ciates owe the city of Chicago s~1,5OOyOOO. An appellate
court Of Illinois has confirmed the indebtedness and or
dered the money repaid. 1t came about when Thomp-
son, as mayor of Chicago in l92O-21, had the money APP
propriated as expert fees" and then diverted il into
his campaign fund and the private pockets Of himself
and his associates, according to the finding Of the
court. In other words, it was just a bold steal Of the
peoples money. This happened eight years ago, Of
course, but the same William Hale Thompson, none
other than Big Bill, is again mayor Of Chicago, elected
last year by a huge majority. Since then, Of course
Chicago voters have sickened of him and r~epudiated
his organization at the republican primary last spring.
But he is still mayor Of Chicago and will be until mex,
year unless the people get rid Of him by the impeach-
ment route. 1t is strange they seem never to have con
sidered that possibility.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-14

via, Sir Henry and Putty" Esther
giggled at the "Sir." and Janet was
pauicky. She hoped Essie wouldn't
get funny and disgrace her. Esther
excused herself, and prowled around
in the kitchenette, while she con
trolled her mad desire to laugh.
Janet entertaining royalty" The
more she thought Of the situation,
the funnier il struck her. When
she came back into the studio, and
sat dovn, she was quite controlled.
Janet thanked her lucky stars, and
vent out 10 make cocktails.
Putty sat on a divan beside Flaviai
and held her hand. Occasionally
Flavia would lean over and kiss him
on the ear or the cheek. Esther had
a mad desire 70 ask Flavia IL the
yourg man we're her son. She curb
ed the idea with difficulty. II
aways Disguised her to see old WON
en- playing around with boys.
Sir Henry. making conversation,
questioned Esther about her school
days with Janet. leaving the lovers
to themselves. Janet came in with
the cocktails, and Flavia held VI
her hand.
Just a minute. sample them
first"
Janet raised her brows.
We'll, like that, Maybe YOU
think ! can't mix them"
I'm not taking any chances
Flavia laughed. "I'm afraid Putty
might get jingied and start telling
stories"
Flavia slipped and grabbed thu
shaker.
Janet. those are marvellous.
didn't think you knew how to mi'
drinks"
Janet rescued the shaker ant
grinned.
Sir Henry wrote a few recipes fol
me. We got together en- this"
He laughed and took a drink.
II might as we'll confess. ! came
un this afternoon and gave The
Young lady a course in bar tending
I'm quite proud Of my ability as &
teacher"
Flavia was surprised. And shs
didn't like the idea Of Sir Henry
calling on Janet like that. She
would tell her about it later. Fol
Flavia didn't trust him. She laugh.
ed the matter off. however, and the
arrival Of four more guests made
comment unnecessary.
Twelve guests, Flavia had thought,
were quite as many as Janet shouli
try to play hostess to at her first
party. Besides. at a larger party
someone usually got too much IA
drink, and were hard to manage. The
party was quite representative OF
the Village queer mixture.
There was a rather good-looking
newspaperman whom Flavia intro
duced 'as John Dartmouth Kennedy,
Esther thought she might like him
but the rest, she decided upon close
observation, were not men she would
care to know. Flavia told her that
John was the coming dramatic critic
OF New York. and his stock went
higher with her. She decided she
would attach herself to him for the
evening.
Helen Mallory Mason Of Punxsu-
tawney. Pa. was the laugh Of the
party. A small town society editor,
she had arrived in the big town two
weeks before, bent upon living sr
artistic I6,e. Well on in her thir.
ties. Helm was prone to bewail her
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Other Papers
LENDING A HELPING HAND
(Christian Science Monitorl.

(Jhristlan Science Monitor).
Organization Of the National Aviation Corporation
recently announced, brings to the front a fairly mod.
en method OF financing an industry. The corporation,
it has been stated by its sponsors, will be organized
for the purpose Of financing existing and new aviation
undertakings, for the promotion Of aviation upon :
stable foundation, with the object in view Of placing
it upon a basis comparable with other normal under
takings in business. Inasmuch as the industry, if such
Il may be called at this early state Of development, is
80 new and for the moment spectacular in the daily
news columns, and has potentiaities pretty much spec
ulative. the hackers Of this financial organization
have much to explain and more TO expound. But this
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-14
New York Letter

II an able psychologist. and knows
where the largest number OF SOFT
hearted persons may be approaened
at any given time He watches tne
newspaper carefully for opportuni-'
ties IL set his beggars loose upon
generous crowds.
Recently a woman sued her nu
band for divorce, and revealed tn'
he was d professional beggar WI
an income Of more than $500 a wsf
A chauffeur drove him to work"
and called for him. Evenings, with
an ingenious pair Of artificial legs
attached to the stumps which were
his stock in trade, he was q big
spender in the night clubs.
On upper Broadway q woman
with a pitiful-appearing child PLEADS
with a~fter-theater crowds 10 buy
pamphlets az 25 cents each. The
pamphlets contain verse written by
her husband. in which a plea =
made for better treatment Of worrs
en- and children. Verse writing "
the husbands sole occupation,
found out.
Another man was a celebrated
singer In Russian opera. He was
the ~favorite az a princess, and when
the czaristic regime was overturned.
fled with her to Paris. When the
fortune was exhausted, he endeavor-
cd 20 become q star member Of opera
companies in Paris. Madrid, and
Brussels. They offered him minor
roles Proud, he refused them. ami
came TO the United States. Opera
companies here would not sign him.
50 he became a voice teacher. He
had a way OF bullying his male pu-
pills and attempting 20 make love
to his female ones. He failed as .
teacher. Now, his gray hairs died
black. ne IN a chorus man in a must
cal comedy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-14

NEW YORK.-Forty feet below
the street surface level, resting upon
the solid granite Of Manhattan
island, in the lowest basement floor
Of No. "a Walker street, there u
a clock which keeps perfect time.
Other clocks just as perfectly made
are capable Of keeping perfect time.
But few Of them do il. Not pendu-
lum clocks ia New York City.
For the Big Town il too feverish.
II has too much motion, too much
blasting Of subway and skyscraper
excavations, too much rumbling OF
trains and auto travel. All this
makes buildings vibrate. The Wool
worth building sways. The Times
Tower pivots an inch or two. So
do other skyscrapers.
Uron this one clock New York
II largely dependent for its correct
time. II checks a similar clock
higher up in the building from
which the time is flashed ~instantan-
eously al stated intervals 70 10000
other clocks IN New York City keep
ing them as nearly precise As pos.
sible This instrument also is hook
ed UP with 104. 900 other clocks in
various parts OF the country BY tele-
graph wires. From IL the corre-'
time il flashed ~ radio stations "a
ships at sea. The master clock t.
self is checked at the United States
naval observatory By readings Of the
fixed stars.
New York, richest city in the
world, naturally is the beggar's para.
disc. Police make continuous eff.
forts 10 break UP open solicitation
by mendicants; but have an organ.
lied system Of begging to rope with
This system is under he leadership
Of a man who assigns the panhand-
lers 10 their places and takes halt
OF their collected aims. The leader