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New Britain herald., 1928-03-19

eat and drink when they were baby chicks. His farm is model Of efficiency and sanitation.
 Competing with poultrymen who can see. the blind man is q leader in his field, say those who come to him for advice. By laying the comb against his check he can tell whether chicken is i'll or well. He has trained his sense Of touch 10 detect the nature ot diseases The slightest chuck gives his keen cars q word of information. and then, like physician, he pre- seribes the proper remedy.
 Next 10 l!s chickens, radio base hail reports and the drama are Zlsch's favorirp hobbies. He reads Dickens, Mark Twain. and Shake Spear> in the Broille. It took him only two weeks to master the yajs1d code of 6 characters.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-19
The surroundings of ReykAvtk

The surroundings of ReykJAvtk afford striking example. Land re. elamation has gone oa for the last live years In quite a feverish tempo. Rogs have been changed into green meadows, and all kind of agricui- turai experiments have been under. taken, some Of them with great suc- cess. Things that Icelaniers them. selves had sworn would never be able to grow thrive wonderfully we'll.
 Eight miles from Reykjavik there has been established the largest farm in Iceland. Formerly 1t was barren waste Of bogs and moor. interspaced here and there by small holdings. All this the new owner has turned into wonderful grassland able 10 feed largo number Of cattle.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-19
Farmers of Iceland
 Reclaim Waste Land

E0NN.0N!N, ITe.lNl NaTVE l1-Vl -lorlan3ic agriculture is entering a Nrw phase.
 Rational cultivation Of the land is now national slogan. while formerly there WAS Ncry little cul- t!yaHon oi the soil.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-19
For AU Skiu
 ErubHons

Serious skin ailments should always be cared for by competent specials. But TO matter what type oi eruption aH,:c,s you, skin, you vii! find it soo.sirg, refreshing, healing. 10 ba,he with fragrant tar soap. Pine tar is aat;sep.ie and healing. Physicians have recommended Packers as the standard brand for $ years. Packers is popu- Ia, for al! toile. purposes. At all drug ard department storo.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-19
"a, has been slow in developing.

lea, has been slow in developing.
 In leaving Loanda for Nova Lis boa the governor general will move from a seaport built half on a sand pit and half on a cliff trimming the shore. He leaves a town with a slave trading reputation best forget.
 Nova Lisboa begins as capital with an airdrome. hangars, four new hotels. and number of new consulates.
 In leaving Loanda, the governor will take the train inland from Lo- eito. The puffing mountaineer en- zinc galiantly climbs the barren terraces tusging a few light cars, It tops the edge of the great Afri- can plateau at 5000 feet and rolls into Nova Lisboa. achieving l5p miles in two hot days
 Nova Lishoa. like Denver, is about mile high. Its temperatures, not unlike Denvers mean temper atures. range 20 degrees each side of eo. Although the poorly clad Bihe negroes shiver of q morning. the touch of frost reddens the cheeks of Boers. a few English pioneer farmers and the Portuguese admin istrators.
 Becoming capita. of Angola pro- bahly insures to Nova Lishoa the mercial capitalship of a high land domain of 1o,000,0o0 acres Broad valleys await great herd of cattle. The fertile soil has produced 4o0 pounds of cotton to the acre. Wheat and coffee prosper side by side. Oil has been discovered
 Probably the worlds demand for metals promises more hope for the immediate development Of Angola than her natural resources East of the colony peninsula of Belgian Congo projects deeply into north ern Rhodesia Since the turn Of the century it has been discovered that this territorial peninsula of katanea was a sort of medal heart of Africa, Less than 1000 tons of katanga copper reached world markets as recently as 1911; more than S0,000 tons Were shipped 1S years later, Gold, tin, nickel and uranium ores have been found near coal or water power for their reduction.
 Africa is such a monster conti- rent its copper heart has been most difficult of access. Cape Town lies 2.0QO miles south: Biera faces Aus trailia Lohi.o in Angola is nearest Europe.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-19
CHICKEN DOCTOR
 RELIES ON TOUCH
Blind Man Cures Poultry in
 California

Fresno, Cal. March 19. u2l- Friends of Alexander hisch says he s tho best chicken doctor in san Joaquin valley. Every diagosis Is made by slowing passing his strong, sensitive fingers over the feathers, or listening 10 the feeble chuck Of 8 sick fowl. Ho is blind.
 Twelve years ago, in the primr Of his life. Zisch held the best job m California sugar mill. A sud- den explosion left him slghtlass.
 Today he moves ahou, h.s small ta,m without a guide. operating u plant designed by himself and ca- pahle Of producing l,oG) fat brol!- ors at a clip and dozens of eggs daily. Every hen knows lis vol,. and touch, for he taught them to
New Britain herald., 1928-03-19
Pile Sufferers

Do you know why ointnlerts do rot s:ve you quick and lasting relie.?
 Why cutting often fails:
 Do you know the cause of piles Is tn- terna!?
 That there is stagua.ion Of blood cir. culation in the lower bowels
 Do you know that there is a harmless internal remedy discovered by Dr. Leon- hardt and known as HEM -ROfD. now sold by The Fa!r Dept. Store and drug E sts everywhere, that is guaranteed?
 HEM -ROID hanishes piles by removing the cause. by freeing blood circulation in the lower bowel. This simple home treat lntrt has an almost unbelievable record for sure. quick and lasting relief to thousands of piles sick sufferers. and saves t-e needless pain and expense ot an operation. There is no reason why i, should not do the same for you.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-19

"The president replied, I am sur pr.Sed to hear that: he was class mate oi mine and . very decent fel- low in college. By the way. what are you dolng down there"
 II replied. I am Nour minister
 The president laughed until you could hear him out on Pennsylvania avenue and said, I though, you were potter
New Britain herald., 1928-03-19
Japan Buying Tires

Tokyo March 1s R- Tire con- sumption in Japan averages more than six tires a car annually. due to the large number of taxicahs and tEe poor condition of the roads. Contributing factors are seen in the habits Of buying the cheapest fabric and lghtest cord tires available and the difficulty of maintaining proper air pressure because of the damp climate,
New Britain herald., 1928-03-19

The ends Of two railroads from Lobito and katanga grow toward
 leach other. Fortunate Nova Lisboa. the capital-t o-he, is on the direct
 line between copper and coppers
 best seaport.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-08
Foreign Work Is
Subject of Program

About thirty-five women were
present at the missionary meeting
OF the Methodist church society at
h church yesterday. A very in
teresting program was presented
under the leadership Of Mrs. Sterling
and Circle Number Two, with Mrs.
c. d. Lay in charge of the musical
service.
After a devotional led by Mrs.
Lay. Mrs. 4. I. Yates talked on
Methodist mission work in Belgium,
where the Methodists now have sew
eral workers stationed. Miss Ethel
Depew Henderson gave a vocal solo,
Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord"
accompanied by Mrs. II. Z. Snow.
Miss Henderson told some very in
teresting things about her travels
in Europe, particularly in Belgium,
bringing out many things rarely
mentioned in travel accounts. Mrs.
c. ". Colgin had "Meditations on
the Street Called Straight" as her
subject. Mrs. Mollie Steele told of
the needs of Poland and Czecho-Slo-
vakia. Mrs. Easterly gave a brief
review of work in Brazil. and Mrs.
ID. l.. Parker. who with Mr.. Parker
has been engaged in missionary
work in Victoria. Mexico, rave some
first hand information about the
conditions and needs in Mexico.
The meeting this afternoon will
be conducted by Circle Number
Three. Of which Mrs. C. N. Hill is
chairman. The society is meeting
every afternoon this week in observ-
ance of the national week of
PRAYER"
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for q stay with her son. Garnet
Spear and family.
DR.. and Mrs. G. M. Cash left Fri
day night for Chicago. where DIR.
Cash will enroll at the University Of
Chicago for a few weeks cours in
work with anaesthetics. Mrs. Cash
and little son. Jack, will 60 to Cad
lilac. Mich, her former home. for
a visit. She will also be in Chicago
with DR.. Cash and visit her son. Rob-
ert Reed, who is studying music in
Chicago this winter.
Jimmie Henson and Buster Collins
were in Austin over the weekend.
Mrs. Samuel Spears arrived Sun
day night from Austin. and will
spend a few days visiting her hus-
band here and her daughter, Mrs
Lois Hughes. at Brownsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Rowland have
/, left for Fort Worth. Austin, Bon
ham. Chvckasha, Okla. and other
points following their marriage
here recently. Mrs. Rowland for
merly was Miss Lois Hulsey Of San
Benito.
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Of San Benito. Mrs. George Breed
ing. Mrs. w. L. Bradbury, Mrs. Flor
ence Kalbfleisch.
MR.. BROOKS BIRTHDAY
Mrs. Joe Brooks entertained n
few friends on Tuesday evening in
honor of the birthday anniversary
of her husband. The rooms were
quite lovely with zinnias and cos-
mos and Halloween symbols.
In the games of bridge Mrs. Fred
Brooks and william Coe made high
scores and Mrs. William Coe scored
for consolation.
The guests included Mr. ard Mrs.
II. Z. Sugg, Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Rob-
inson. Mr.. and Mrs. William Coe,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brooks. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Copeland.
AT PIONEER PARTY
Mr.. and Mrs. +. B. Wilmer Of this
city, were guests at n pioneer party
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Os-
borne of McAllen during the past
week. Mr.. and Mrs. Bliss Dewey of
Loxley. Okla. residents of MeAllen
in pioneer days, were guests of
honor at the party.
The guest list included residents
of McAllen who settled there be-
tween 1908 and 1912.
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GREERS HAVE r

Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs. E. C
Greer entertained delightfully."- a
their home twelve miles northeas'
OF Rio Hondo with a Halloween par.
ty. Halloween costumes were pre-.
scented the guests when they arrived
n they wore them throughout the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-08
Comings, Goings,
OF Local People

Mrs. B. c. Holloway arrived here
Thursday morning from Hillsboro to
spend the winter with the Eugene
Bates family Of West Brownsville.
Miss Anne Starck has just come
back from San Antonio. where she
went to hear Paul Whitman's orches-
ira at his performance there. She
also attended the Texas-S. VI. U.
game ut Austin. Miss Starck is a
former student Of the University
of Texas.
Mrs. Harry Faulk and children.
Harry Lee and Bobby. is home again
after spending about a week in San
Antonio visiting Mrs. Faulk's par
ents. Judge and Mrs. Abney. They
returned Wednesday morning.
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evening. Halloween colors were
carried out throughout all the rooms
and Halloween games were enjoyed.
Three tables Of five hundred were
arrangde later. DR.. and Mrs. George
Beech were successful and received
trophies. Mrs. A. II. Graham and
W. o. Rozelle received the consoia-
ton gifts for low score. In the late
evening an appetiz 2 luncheon was
served. Those preset were Mr.. and
Mrs. A. H. Graham. Mr.. and Mrs. r.
Talley, DR.. and Mrs. George Beech.
Mr.. and Mrs. v =. Rozelle. DR.. and
Mrs. Z. NJ. A. Sizer. Mrs. Hampshire
and Franklin Talley.
BRIDE SHOwERED
An attractive shower was arranged
Friday at the home Of Mrs. NJ. J.
Dodson in honor Of Mrs. Warren
Talaferra Of Harlingen, a recent
bride from San Benito. Clusters of
autumn flowers were placed about
the rooms at vantage points. A
rainbow was fashioned whereby the
bride followed the v~ari-colorei
streamers to find the "pot of gold"
which proved to be q store OF hand
some gifts. During the evening in
teresting contest and other fea-
lures gave diversion. A delicious
dessert course was served. Those
present were Mrs. Clarence Gist,
Mrs. John Ship, Mrs. o. Rushing,
Mrs. Mallow. Mrs. j. f. Dodson, Mrs
Kate Jordan, Mrs. J.. l.. Waters. Mrs.
G.. II. Mack, Mrs. W. ID. McWilliams,
Mrs. G. L McDougal. Mrs. Frank Cal
loway and Misses Eva and Clara Rea-
gan. Fannie Mae Galloway. Gillie
Wallace, Velma and Iris Dodson. and
Fay, Willie Ruth and Lillian Multi
nix. sisters Of the bride. and Mrs,
NJ. S. Mullinix, mother of the bride.
Out-of-town guests were Mrs. Pres
ton Henry and Miss Vera Ewing of
Harrington. Mrs. w. Norman OF
Brownsville, and Miss Daisy Dodds
of La Feria.
PERSONALS
Miss Exa Bell Sublett was in Aus
tin, where she attended the football
game Saturday between the Univer-
sity of Texas and Southern Meth
odist university.
Mrs. Robert Spear is expected TO
arrive this week from Boulder, Cole.
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w. C. A. luncheon On Thursday noon
nc Weslaco.
Mrs. Margaret Miller Zincke Il the
distinguished visitor In thehome of
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. G. Hogan and nj.
and Mrs. Karl Boysen OF this city
Mrs. Zincke will be here for several
days before returning to her worl'
in Chicago.
o. c. Emery, A. Sorensen, Fran.
Marie, Glynn Bell, Marvin Clark and
ID. f. Schwartze were among those
from Pharr. who attended the foot
ball game in Austin on saturday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. A. Buckner Of
McAllen were visitors in the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. d. U. Buckner Of
Pharr on Sunday evening.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-08
HAIR
.CHILDREN'S r

Mrs. Otis Pelt complimented her
daughter. Marion with a party Mon
d ay night, at which time a number
of her little friends were present.
Games of various sorts and other
diversions Of the evening were en-
gagged in for their entertainment
after which refreshments were serv-
ed to the following: Bill Preston
Katherine and Ella Beth Melton
Francis. Mary Virginia and Dais,
Ellen Polk. Violet Wahlers, Lloyc
Miller. Bobby Devine, Robert Bigger
Jerry Morton. George Maurer kinney
Scott. Joe Pelt, Leo Fortson and
Sewell Evans.
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three Guests at
Hl-Lo Meeting

Mesdames G. c. Ellis. II. Jefferds,
n Harry Slavitchek were guNls at
the meeting of the Hi-Lo BridgN club
TINS week. Mrs. Leonard Coke en-
tertained in a very pleasing man
ner. Her home took on unusual
charm from the vari-colored floral
decorations and ferns scattered
about, and the group Of friends had
a pleasant time over their games.
Mrs. n. E. Kendall, Jr.. held high
club score. and Mrs. W. L. Fender
graft, low, Mrs. Ellis being high
among the guests. A light lunche
OF chicken a la king, cake, and coffin
was served.
Next week the club will be guests
OF Mrs. Gene Richards.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-08
SAN BENITO
ARBER-MacAHAN

The announcement of the wedding
Of Miss Gertrude Barber, daughter
Of G. E. Barber. and Charles Herbert
MacAhan was received by San Be-
nito friends. The ceremony was
performed at Buffalo, N. Y, Satur-
day evening, October 20, ut 10
o'clock. For the present Mr.. and
Mrs. MacAhan will make their home
at Buffalo. Mr.. Barber. who at
tended his daughters wedding, is
now in San Benito.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-08
MRS. SEAY E~NTERTAINs
Girl Too Nervous
To Sleep
Now She Dances

Nervousness kept me awake nights
and | felt awful. After one bottle of
Ninol, | 20 TO dances and eat and
sleep fine."-Almeta Hingst.
Vinol is n compound OF iron, phos-
pilates. cod liver peptone, etc. The
very FIRST bottle makes you sleep
better and have a BIG appetite. Ner-
vous. easily tired people are sur
prised how QUICK the iron, phos-
pilates, etc, give new life and pep.
Vinol tastes delicious. Name drug
CiSf
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-08

Thomas, Mrs. s. r. Melton, Mrs. j.
p Lockhart and Mrs l.. j. Polk. :
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-08
Mardi Club Guests
OF Mrs. Latham

Mrs. Fred Latham. assisted by her
mother. Mrs. Fred starck. entertain
ed the Mardi Badge club at the
home of the lat I on Tuesday aft
ernoon No guess we're present,
and high prize went to Mrs. G. :.
Williams. Mrs. G.. w. Hoothart viii
be next hostess to the club.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-08
BRIDGE CLUB ENTERTAINED

Mrs. j. d. Lauck entertained the
Wednesday Afternoon Bridge club at
her home on Wednesday. Mrs. j.. p.
Lockhart won high score, after
which delicious refreshments were
served to the following: Mrs. Edwin
Briggs, Mrs. Joe Patterson. Mrs,
Otis Pelt, Mrs. NJ. X. Campbell. Mrs.
J.. L. Devine, Mrs. George Holdridge.
Mrs. II. Z. Krampff. Mrs. G. Y.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-08
MERCEDES
MASQUERADE r

One of the most enjoyable affairs
on the society calendar during the
past few days, was the Halloween
party at the city hall on Friday eve
ming when the Business and Profess
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-08
FRIDAY CALENDAR

FIRST Ward PIT. A. meets at
the school.
Fl Jardin PIT. A. meets nj 3
o'clock at the school.
q Jardin Lyceum to be given
ut s p. m.
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Thomas, Mrs. s. r. Melton, Mrs. ].
p Lockhart and Mrs L. j.. Polk. :
THURSDAY EVENING CLUB
The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. G.
White was the scene of the beautiful
affair on Thursday, at which time
the Thursday Evening Bridge club
was entertained. High scores were
won by Raymond Johnson and G. b
Fleming. Refreshments were serv.
ed to Mr.. and Mrs. P. NJ. Perkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. Leslie. Mr.. and
Mrs. J.. L Devine. Mr. and Mrs. B.
F. Johnson. Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Johnson. n.r. and Mrs. G.. b. Flem-
ing. and Mr.. and Mrs. D. G. Hogan.
PERSONALS
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Johnson return
ed Monday from San Antonio and
Austin, where they visited with
friends during the weekend and
transacted business.
+. c. White returned to Pharr on
Sunday from Austin, where he ct.
tended the Texas university and
Southern Methodist university foot.
ball game.
Miss Ella Zachry has been in Me
Allen for some time at the bedside
Of her sister. who has been i'll for
some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ID. Lauek were
business Visitors to McAllen on Sat
urday afternoon
Mrs. A. A. Kelley. Mrs. G. L. Yer
non and Mrs. L. L. Warden were
among those who attended the Y
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-20

NEW YoRK-Robert Reid. who
lost the use Of his right arm through
paralysis a year ago and taught him
self ~ paint with hts left, " among
the exhibitors nc the annual exhi-
hition cf the national academy oi
design.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-20

NEW YORK.--For energy. fidel-
ity and service a secretary for many
years. Miss May Moon mas been
willed $4,000 In addition to radium,
objects OF art and other articles In
the estate Of Or. Robert Able. spe-
cialist in cancer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-20
Valley Engineers
To Elect in April

SAN BENITO, Mar. oo.-GeorEe
Commons of Mercedes was nominated
for president 81 the Valley charter
~ The American Association of En-
rincrrs M q business meeting on
the chapter here Monday night pre-
cedinr the dinner rendered the In
terrational water commission.
Other Officers nominated we're J.
r. HOPKINS. secretary: A. c. Robin
son Of san Juan. first wee presi-
dent. Two were nominated for sec
ond vice rresident-V. L. Conrad Of
Brownsville and james Hicks Of
HarIin~en. Archie Ruff or Browns
willie H. now president and George
Commons secretary or the chanter.
The election OF officers will be
held nj the next meeting of the
chapter. scheduled for Brownsville
on Saturday. April ~.
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weeks, with the understanding that
II you can do her work the place
will be yours permanently?
"Miss Gala was a kind Of left
over when my father vacated this
office. and at times she made me
feel like a little boy, her interest Is
so motherly. For some time / have
wanted to suggest some innovations
Of my own in the details OF my work.
but to tell the truth. I didn't dare"
Ralph Armitage said this with an
other Of his rare smiles, as though
he were already sharing a secret
with Lynda.
Still she was unable to say a
word. Her heart was beating 80 fast
that she had a feeling he could see
II fluttering through the flimsy silk
that covered her young bosom.
She rose to her feet. He was 40
much taller that he could still look
down upon her.
Il hope you understand how CRATE
full and proud | am. il YOU think
/ can co your work, and I will
try very hard to make good. Mr..
Armitage. II | don't. il Will be be-
l don't know how"
Then that's settled. Miss Fenton."
the young boss" said holding out
his hand. She put hers into it and
wondered whether he felt the elec-
trio shock Of the contact. as she
did.
How could she have thought Ne
was sad or that his mouth was SOM
Der? Her face was triumphantly
happy, and he was smiling in a way
that drew her very soul TO her
tremulous mouth.
She slowly withdrew her hand and
told herself that she was silly 10
imagine that there was the slightest
lingering in his clasp. although she
was not az all unconscious that her
fingers were tinglinc.
Lynda never knew how ste got out
of the "young boss" office. but she
was 50 pale when she returned 10
her desk that Emily Andrews whis-
percd. did he can you?"
The question recalled her to
earth.
"No. Mr.. Armitage wants me 10
take his dictation for a few days.
she answered, primly.
Emily looked m~urderous for an in
slant. and then exclaimed:
DO you mean TO tell me. Lynda
Fenton, that you fell for that old
stuff? Anyone could see that he was
NIFTY about Q the first minute he
caught n glimpse az you"
III didn't know Mr.. Armitage ever
had seen me until today" began
Lynda. quite haughtily.
Don't try to high-hat me. ne
your age, my dear. he your age" was
Fn'ilv's contemptuous retort. "Ill
tell the rink-eyed planet that you