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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-07
MARMON HEAD
MAKES TOUR
Establishes Low Cost
Of Motoring During
Long Trip

Assuming the role Of a party Of
everyday tourists or business travel
ers during a 2,412-mile trip from In
dianapolis to Los Angeles, four
members Of the Marmon expert
mental engineering staff have com
Melted one OF the most unusual jour
news on record during which they
demonstrated, conclusively, the
growing value Of the modern motor
car for long distance travel, not
only from the standpoint of speed
and comfort. but economy as we'll.
Summing up the results Of the
trip. il is apparent hat the family
which wishes TO "see America first
in a name that. without the hin
drRnce OF fixed schedules. suits its
" fancy may do so by automo-
bile with no fear of excessive cost.
The expenses of the Marmon party
we're, in fact, only about one-fourth
the total estimated cost by train for
four people who allow for overnight
stops in comfortable hotels rather
than continuing railroad travel day
and night.
From an engineering standpoint,
the primary purpose OF the cross
country journey was not one OF
speed or endurance but to make a
final test Of the cooling system IN
| the New Series Marmon So. Only
one quart Of water was used on the
tourney although the "6S" sedan
| with four passengers was driven over
| the southern route to the coast
which includes travel in desert and
-.r ~a-fnnG ne ura1 M nNpT
almost every conceivable kind of
roadway.
The party arrived in Los Angeles
on the evening OF the fifth day after
leaving indianapolis. Distances Of
900 to 507 miles were covered each
day and nights were spent in hotels
in Kansas City, Kans., Syracuse,
Kans.. albuquerque, N. NJ, and Will
liams Ariz. But 81 hours Of driv-
ing time were required to complete
the entire trip making the average
speed approximately 40 miles an
hour, a rate that may be maintained
steadily without fatigue and with
ample opportunity to "see the
sights" along the way.
A detailed log Of the trip was kept
and a final checkup showed TIE en-
tire cost OF gasoline, oil and hotel
accommodations to be only S110 for
the four men. Had they made the
same trip by train, stopping each
night in a hotel and combining. as
they did. speed with comfort and
pleasure. their total expense would
have been in the neiEhborhood Of
$500.
The journey was planned and
brought To completion under the d.
r%ection Of Thomas J. Lyle. Jr, chief
engineer Of the Marmon Motor Car
company and former president of
the Society of Automotive Engineers.
He instructed the members OF his
staff to carry out the trip in the
same manner as would an average
automobile owner. at the same time
making u careful cheek Of the &C.
tion Of the new cooling system in
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-07
STYLE EXPERT
LIKES BUICK

HOLLYWOOD. Oct. City nc
florists touring the country often are
amazed at the quick adoption of the
latest style in dress in even the more
remote sections. Easily explained
AZ the motor car has pushed back
combining horizons and broadened
communication. so has the motion
\. picture broken down provincial isola-
tion and brought the world sll
dressed up 10 parade before rural
eyes
Hollywood broadcasts the styles
with m~eticulous authority. Holly
wood. besides contributing IT, own
creative ideas. maintains intimate
contact with European style centers
70 gather. months IN advance. the
coming changes in modes.
How seriously Hollywood regards
its responsibility in tho msttar If
STYLE portrayal IL shown. FOR in
I stance. w tho frequent trips abroad
OF Travis Banton. creator of fash
ions al the Paramount studio. He
has just returned from Paris. Lon
! don. Vienna and like style centers.
4 comforting with other famed author
i. tiles who are c%ontriving the new in
line and beauty. So Banton knows
what X what and what il 70 Re. And
his translation az styles ~ the
4 screen carries % every section Of the
world.
Fashions Of the immediate future
will acce.1afe curve~ spelling the
downfall II the popular straight
] lines with which We have so long
been familiar" says Ranton. we
are definitely entering 4 new style
era.
"That the change will affect mo-
tor car styles as well as dress ~
shown in the new Silver Anniver-
sary Buick. which already has cap
tured the idea and boldly broken
away from the lines of yesterday"
n The Paramount style expert was
viewing a nee Buick sedan. critical
~ sizing up the contours. increased
body room. luxury in appointments
and the striking effect Of the ad-
vancement into the new vogue.
1T is most interesting that arti-
sans in metal can achieve such strik-
inr effects in the very latest fashion
trend. n is a tribute not ONLY M
American designers but also ~ M,
spirit of progress which seeks Tho
new. style evidently Is a powr
factor today IN MOTOR cars. No long
or are the makers content with pro-
yidine transportation alone. I glory
in this recognition Of style impor-
lance.
"There always an added distinc-
lion in being first. That is one of
the rewards OF creation. 7 sppre-
ciate what a pride Buick must have
IN its latest achievement"
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played an important role in the work
of Fisher Body and our own en-
gineers. Smoothness and silence are
among the Injuries and refinements
which the owner expects in fine
motor cars. He is particularly in
terested in quietness within the body
enclosure.
with motor Ears in general, en-
gines, transmissions and axlcs have
been refined and improved and gen.
orally afford n higher degree Of
mind-ease ard comfort than formerly.
Yet the quality Of quietness has not
received the scientific thought that
has been devoted 70 performance,
power, speed. and pickup.
Control of the natural disturb
ances arising in a motor car so that
they may not reach the occupants in
the form OF atmospheric agitation,
annoying vibrations or conclusions
falls under the general classified
tion Of pneumatic engineering. and
disregard Of the principles Of pneu-
matte control would result in extreme
discomfort to the occupants.
"In the new Cadillacs, LaSalles
and Fleetwoods. with the improved
chassis. there are many specific fea-
lures which relate "a pneumatic con-
troll and which contribute TO tranquil
comfort in riding. There are. for in
stance, the perfect balance and even
impulse in engine design; adequate
muffler capacity and improved ex-
haust design. scientifically correct
shock absorbers; rubber and fabric
insulation in engine and body mount
ing; generous use ar upholstering
materials. and scientific roof design
and construction.
"ln our announcement or the new
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-07

cars. 'mind-ease' features have been
emphasized. There is the new trans
mission, which is singularly smooth
and silent. There Is the security
plate glass in all windows and wind
shields, which eliminates the fear Of
flying glass. Also there is the new
braking system which Is very sure,
very easy TO operate and entirely I'M
affected by weather, rain or mud.
Then, throughout the chassis and
bodies has been incorporated the use
Of all Of these principles Of pneu-
matte control to assure the greatest
possible quietness Of the moving
car"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-07
CHEVROLETS
MEET TEST
Complete Trip Across
African Continent
To Make Record

News of the conclusion of what
vas perhaps the most hazardous en-
durance test ever undertaken by an
automobile-the famous Chevrolet
trek up through the center Of Africa
from Cape Town TO Cairo-has just
reached the United States in the
form Of the following brief from
General Motors. South Africa, Ltd:
Chevrolet expedition reached Cairo
August 8. All the way by road. no
boats, no rail. Greatest achievement
of its kind in automotive history. Sc
dan and truck in excellent mechan-
fcal condition"
As this is written the expedition
consisting Of a standard Chevrolet
sedan and truck, manned by four ad-
venturers, has in all probability,
crossed the Bosphorus to CONSTANT
nople. Twenty-four large European
cities are to be visited before it ar
rives in London. Ten thousand miles
will have been traversed when i
concludes its history making trip m
Stockholm.
The Coolidge message, which in
formed the world of the finish OF
the 5000 Cape Town-Cairo journey IN
the astonishing time of 1876 days.
was lacking in detail, but it sufficed-
for the time being. to satisfy Amer,
lean Chevrolet officials that no trrll
however ~perilous is too difficult fol
q standard Chevrolet car.
OF the earlier stages OF the PERI
lrus undertaking there was no lack
of detail. From the day the expedi-
ton set forth from Cape Town, Mar
z, at the height of the rainy season
vivid accounts Of the trek were sem
hack 20 civilization at intermittent
intervals. The party IS not lacking
in competent historians. BESIDES
>C. II. V. Lacey, the chief, the party
includes Gordon Makepeace, newspa-
per man; Wallie Wilson, expert WIRE
less operator, and Billie Williams,
famous cinematogfapher. Pupllsheu
accounts Of the journey were mace
possible from time TO time through
the cooperation of the famous south
African Argus group OF newspapers
No summary such as IS necessary
here can do Justice TO this Jaunt over
Gthe great North road" Cecil hnodes
dream highway. Knee deep IN wa
ter for weeks at a time, the eNpedl-
tion nlugged doggedly on across
t~reacherous crocodile infested, baho,
70 Flats and the swollen banks OF
the Ruvu river. The Bahora tlats
are 20 miles across, yet 1t required
the intrepid Chevrolet expedition II
DAYS TO effect a passage.
The sedan is outfitted with two
spare petrol tanks each holding seven
gallons. 1t has detachable gauze
windows, and seats that drop back 70
allow sleeping accommodations. WIRE
screens were fitted in front OF the
radiators of both sedan and truck e
prevent grass seeds and mud from
choking the radiators.
Inside the sedan, rifles and shot
guns are slung up under the roof. The
tire carriers at the rear Of both cars
have been altered 10 carry two spare
tires. Oversize tires, 81 by 500 are
used. Both cars are equipped with
bumpers and two lights and a heat
meter.
The expedition is expected 70 reach
Stockholm early in October.
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the high temperature areas Of the
southwest. OF the details Of the trip
and its results. Mr.. Little said;
THE route taken by our four en-
gineers in the New Series IS sedan
was practically the same as any
tourist would choose, except that
through New Mexico and Arizona
the most difficult road was selected
so that the improved cooling system
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Of the new motor could be tested I'M
der the most trying conditions. Dur
ing this part of the trip, tempers-
lures were encountered that would
seldom be found during the entire
length or service OF an automobile
in the hands OF an average owner.
However, the total amount Of water
added to the radiator from the time
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Man Who Sank ISIS
Driving Paris Taxi

PARIS. Oct. 6.-P-The man who
s,vs he sank the British submarine,
T-s5. with IS men aboard. off Cron-
l -.S,t. is driving a taxi in Paris.
he calls himself "Major NJ. n. n"
n telling his story TO IN afternoon
s-swspaper and made himself known
srIv 70 set history straight, he
~ was the one who caused the
* 70 be bombarded and sunk.
rx.v %. 1912" he explains. ~ was
a. command OF the fortress kras-
..;s-Gorka at Cronstadt."
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THRIFTY

CHICAG0.-Henry Simmons testi-
fled that his wife had a thrifty
tongue" for her n~eighbcrs. but
awasted a lot Of breath" on him. She
uss fined for swearing &C him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-07

the party left Indianapolis until its
arrival in Los Angeles was only n
quart.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-08-27
ate in Fortunes

Oriental hooey, you say, but lis
ten! Two years ago, and at about
the same time, Sandy Wee came
from India with his white elephant,
cotton mill worker sought employ
ment in a~Southern town.
He was a bright young chap, and
made himself especially attractive
by entertaining folks with card
tricks, fortune telling and other
forms of parlor magic. He bewil-
dered them so successfully that they
came to look upon him as a rather
superior person and to explain
his feats on the ground of mysti-
cism.
Being neither dumb nor modest,
the young perceived his power and
decided that it could be converted
into cash. First, he chose the name
of "Brandorine." Then he set him.
self up as a more or less regular
quack. The gullible responded with
enthusiasm, paying for his advice,
buying his charms and spreading his
reputation.
Came day when a lady whose
husband was cooler than she could
wish bought a love philtre, which
would not have been so bad, since
several other ladies with a similar
problem had done likewise, except
that hubby died.
Now the stage is set for murder
trial, with "Brandorine" playing the
lead.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-08-27


official surgeon in charge of the gladiators
In 162 A. D., he went to Rome. At Rome he gave
public lectures upon anatomy In time, he became
famous not only lecturer, but the most fash
ionable physician in all Rome.
He called in to treat the emperor, Marcus
Aurelius who was suffering from indigestion a
suit of having eaten too much cheese
His fees seemed to have been rather good, but they
must not be considered exorbitant for his patients
included the wealthiest and most powerful citizens
of Rome. In one case, his fee amounted to about
$4,000 in money.
In his writings, Galen tells of having been called
in to treat fashionable lady of Rome. He could find
nothing particularly the matter with her.
He engaged her in general conversation and found
that her pulse quickeend at the mention of an actor
by the name 70 PyladeS
He concluded that her malady was one of the
heart in the hgurative and that she had fallen
in love with the actor.
Galen accompanied the emperor on his journeys
into Germany.
But despite the extent of his practice, he found
time to carry on original research in anatomy acS
to do considerable lecturing
His death occurred in the year 200
Galen's writings extensive. Studies have been
made of them by many authorities, of the most
recent by Prof, Lynn Thorndike of Columbia Uni
yersity, formerly of Western Reserve University.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-08-27

per cent on every dollar that is
loaned out, with the revolving "pay
it back monthly" plan. How many
people that borrow money off of
these interest takers realize that
out of every dollar that is borrowed
upon the monthly plan basis and
repaid in small i1stallments that
the actual amount Of money that
they get is on only So cents on every
dollar borrowed. Do they realize
that the payment they make today
is reloaned again to some one else
the same day or within twenty-four
hours after you pay it to them and
the 81 per cent interest on the
same money starts over again.
These loan outfits are the good
trends of the working wage slaves.
They loan them money to pay their
doctor bills, grocery bills, house rent,
taxes, and also to buy some cheap
old car. They ask the borrower no
embarrassing questions, no indors-
ers, everything confidential. Why,
they even go so far out of their way
to be a friend to you that they fol-
low up different methods to learn
where you move to and what your
name is.
Then they mail you some cir
culars and interesting reading mat
ter. Let us help you borrow money
from us. We loan $40 to $500 on
chattels. But don't forget that the
security must amount to at least
six times the amount of any said
loan, and in case something happens
that you do not let the last dollar
paid back to them, away goes your
furniture, piano, phonograph, car or
what not, down to the auction house,
where it is sold to the highest
bidder.
Then the borrower realizes how
good a friend the loan sharks are
to him. There is a passage in the
Bible relating to Jesus Christ, and
that chapter says:
CHRIST TOOK MS whip and drove
the money changers, gamblers and
usurers out of the temple"
But we all. know what happened
to Christ, and no doubt these three
and one-half per cent usurers here
in Indianapolis would do the same
thing to Him again if He were here.
Interest and usury is just one
phase of the rotten capitalistic sys-
tenn. These loan sharks should be
outlawed the same as the saloon
was. I suppose some working man
or woman that believes in being
robbed by the gang that toll not
neither do they spin will come to the
defense of the interest takers.
INSURGENT.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-08-27
The Ceremony in Paris

Afutter with the flags of all nations Paris today
was host to the principal powers of The world, gath
cred to witness Americas formal return to the inter-
national fold after ten years of aooness and esrange-
ment.
Today's signing of the pact to outlaw war univer-
sally is hailed cne OF the most important events
since the Versailles treaty But to Europe its impor
tance due almost entirely to Americas re-entrance
to the concert of nations.
Epoch-making though the event is it lacks great
special significance to European nations individually.
AS members OF the League Of Nations they signed a
similar pact against aggressive when they signed
the covenant of the League of Nations So when they
walked up to the table today in the historic building
on Quai D'Orsay, they assumed no additional obliga-
tions.
When Kellogg signed however, he did a momentous
thing and history will so record BY stroke of his
pen he ranged the United States alongside the other
great powers, pledging It's moral support at least
hencefore to prevent aggressive war Thus, in his
own language war will be made more difficult
AS viewed by Europe and America, todays event as
sumes historic Importance for curiously different
sons. America sees Europe joining with her in a
brand new idea to outlaw war; while Europe sees
America pledging herself at last to cooperate with the
other great powers in the movement for world peace
born in the covenant of the League of Nations and
which all but America pledged themselves to support
ten years ago.
Europe sees in Kelloggs arrival in France re-
sumption of the moral pledge thrown overheard by
America after Wilson left France in 1919 Europe
views todays signing therefore event of the first
magnitude pregnant with possibilities for the peace
of the world because Americas moral might have
been thrown into the balance.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-08-27
Here's a. Chance

Durant, the automobile man, not the
philosopher, has offered prize of $4,000 for
the most practicable solution for the enforce
ment of the prohibition amendment
He indicts his own class-the rich and
powerful-as being the public and private Gus
toners of the bootlegger, breaking the law with
impunity and furnishing the rich profits which
have turned gunmen and illiterate thugs into
millionaires, and lifted r-2ny lowly Govern
ment agent to the realms of affluence.
Durant believes the people want the law en-
forced if only some one could find way of do
ing it.
The prize, be it remembered is for prac-
tcable method of enforcement, not for repeal
or notification.
That ought to be very easy for the profes
sional dry leaders who have used the senti-
ments of those who really believe in prohibi-
ton to build up political machines and put into
Office men who violate the law, the agents of
corrupt bosses in such States as Indiana, the
proteges of bigotry, prejudice and graft, as
long as they give lip service to the "cause."
Will DR.. Shumaker suggest as his repre-
sentatives did to the Indiana Attorney General,
that the Government resign its powers and
cooperate" with the Anti-Saloon League and
let it enforce the law?
Does the remedy lie in the spending of
$4,000 in every city every week by Govern
ment agents to close up night clubs was
done in New York?
Will the paddock on every home that makes
home brew be the solution2 Or will the repeal
of the constitutional guarantee against search
of private homes without warrant be the an
swer?
Perhaps there may be those who will sug-
gest that the Army and Navy and the National
Guard be called to action and martial law be
proclaimed until every man who buys drink
is safely behind prison walls.
Certainly no one would argue that if every
one stopped patronizing bootleggers, the prob
lem of sale would be solved and if every one
who permitted grape juice or malt to ferment
was put in stripes the manufacture would end.
Being practical enough to make three or
four fortunes, undoubtedly Mr.. Durant will de-
mand something that will work. It's great
chance for some one. And it should be so very
easy for those who make business of telling
how easy it is.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-08-27

but the very habit acquired through all the years OF
talking to make himself heard in large auditoriums
kills his radio effectiveness
The best radio voice frequently is the poorest plat
form voice.
Before an audience, Hoover is nervous and quickly
transmits his nervousness to his audience He lacks
altogether the and skill that Smith possesses AS
compared with Smith, he is almost complete failure
in putting his message over. He has trait of
monotonously pounding with both fists to enforce his
points. He stands tense. He lacks the sway" The
pounding with his fists becomes rhythmic and finally
distracting His voice drones. He becomes terribly
hard to follow.
But it happens that the drone, the monotone, is
the very best possible radio voice. And that the dis
tracing things about Hoovers personal platform ap-
pearence are shut out by the radio.
The world does move and so it comes about in the
evolution of politics that the asset of yesterday is the
liability of today
And millions listen to the radio now to thousands
who heard the presidential candidate of eight years
ago.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-08-27
BRIDGE ME
ANOTHER
Copyright, 1928, by The Ready Ref
erence Publishing Company
BY w. w. WENTWORTH

Authorizations: A---ace; K-king; O.
queen; Jack; X-any card lower
HERE are additional illustrations
IL of the disadvantage of the
singleton lead when one holds
length or strength in trumps. In
each instance south's declaration is
hearts, and west, who must lead,
holds:
l. Spades, A K Xxx; hearts,
xxx; diamonds, x; clubs, xxx
West should open with the spade
King. If partner plays in a man
ner which encourages leading
spades, west should continue that
suit. Otherwise, west should lead
the singleton on the next round.
2. Spades, xxx; hearts, @ Xxx;
diamonds. x; clubs, @ 10 Xxx.
West should not lead the single
ton. When holding trumps as good
as QXx, the singleton lead is mad
viSable. West should lead the club
Queen. Dummy may cover with the
club King and partner may take
the club Ace. Returning the club
suit, partner may enable you to take
the next trick with the club Jack.
West should play the club 10 on the
third round and if partner discards
a diamond higher than the diamond
6, west should then lead his single
ton.
8. Spades, x; hearts, K x; dia-
monds, xxx; clubs, XXXXX.
West should lead the singleton.
An astute player would rely upon
partners taking the trick and re-
turning the spade suit. West would
then win the trick with his small
trump and lead diamond or club.
1t is probable that the declarer will
f1nesse in an attempt to capture the
heart King and it will win a trick
even though the protecting card is
missing.
Copyright. 1928, by the Ready Reference
Publishing Company