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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-07
VALLEY RADIO

TUESDAY
KWWG-Valley Radio Station,
Brownsville
(10s0 kc.-27s raeters)
12 m.-Weather forecast and mar
ket news service.
4 .. m.-Weather forecast; market
news service and reports OF missing
men. News reports from Associated
Press and Brownville Herald.
7:30-9:30-Musical Program.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-07

AID HOSPITAL
Women Form Organi.
cation For Local
Institution

For the purpose Of organizing an
auxiliary to Mercy Hospital a number
Of Brownsville women met Saturday
afternoon at three o'clock at the hos
pitsl,
Rev. John r. Donnelly, formerly Of
New York City and now of the
Corpus Christi diocese. in an inter
esting manner, outlined the work
which is being done by similar or
CARNATIONS IN other cities. He told
Of numerous ways in which such ar
auxiliary could render valuable as
sistance to the hospital.
The purpose of the organization is
TO raise funds and to help the hos
pital in its many small needs. This
viii be done through the conduct of
social events.
Mrs. E. p. Day acted as temporary
chairman OF the meeting. Following
officers were elected: Mrs. J. J,
Young, president; Mrs. Harbert
Davenport, vice president; Miss Flo
renee Bell, secretary; Mrs. Mary S.
Morton. treasurer. Mrs. Augustine
Celaya, Mrs. H. H. Banker and Mrs.
Q. K. MasoI SesZ
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BASKETBALL

At Abilene: Simmons University
IS; St. Edwards 80.
At Huntsville: East Texas Teach
ers 25: Sam Houston Teachers p.
At Canyon: West Texas Teachers
Il; McMurry College 25.
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School Heads to
Gather In Civ

A meeting Of the executive COM
mittee OF the Valley school super
irtendents will be held Saturday,
Thomas ]. Yoe, superintendent Of the
Brownsville district, and head Of the
committee, announced Tuesday.
The meeting will be held joi4Iy
with the Cameron county baske7@ail
tournament. which will begin on hat
date, at the senior~Mr.
zoe said.
A discussia~ all interscholastic
league woxHs to be a feature Of the
gatheringGecal school head de-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-07

MRS. AGNES HAWKINS, Gossard
CoTsetiere will be at The Bollack
Store. Tuesday, February 7th- Phone
. for appointment for fitting
Adv. Il.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-07

When You Think oaEood eats and
drinks you think Otto Star Pharm-
acy, opposite hosa~, McAllen. Tex
as.-Adv. II.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-07

Signs Out-Billboard signs, adver-
Using the opening attraction for the
New Capitol theater here next Tues
day. are being displayed on the
boards OF the show located about the
city. The feature Of the opening bill
Will be Two Arabian knights while
Hope Hampton in a two-reel techni-
color film will be an added attraction.
Ringworm.-One bottle Of Imperial
Eczema Remedy is guaranteed TO be
enough for any case. All druggists
are authorized to refund your money
( il fails.-Adv. a.
Air Circus Paper-The Aerial
News. first air newspaper ever pub
lisked II Brownsville, is due off the
rress Tuesday. u Is an eight-page
newspaper, tended TO advertise the
flying circ1s az the Border Anyways
and the American Legion here next
Sunday
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-07

Regular communication
.h Of Brownsville Chapter
y $50, Order de Molay to
q be held Wednesday. Feb.
ri Sth, at 6. p m. at Ma
< sonic Temple. Visiting
brethren cordially invit-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-07

Murray and Murray, Chiroprac-
tors; first in the Valley. 900 Wash
ington Street, Brownsville-Adv. IS.
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... 1.H 4 MN. s5s 4 conc:
pany, Of Tampicoy piloted by E. R.
Hoffman, circled Brownsville and
dropped into Matamoros late Monday
afternoon. The ship came UP
after a new propeller, ordered from
the states recently, and delivered
through here. No passengers made
the trip.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-07

ed. BY order Of II. c. Abe Louis
Cohen. Scribe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
SUPER film
AT CAPITOL
Catholic Students To
See Extra Showing
King of Kings

All Catholic school children OF the
city, priests and sisters, will attend
a special showing OF the king Of
Kings" the super film produced I'M
der the direction Of Cecil DeMille,
Nich is TO be given q special showing
~ the Capitol theatre 1t 10 o'clock
Monday morning, according TO an an
nouncement made Saturday by John
Tanning, Brownsville amusement
men.
The picture, which has been pro-
claimed the greatest Of the age and
which Is to BE- shown here, at popu-
lar prices, for the first time In the
Valley, will open a four-day U At
the Capitol, Sunday.
This picture was produced at q
cost OF approximately 100000
which is more than has been paid
IN production Of any other motion pic
ture in the history Of the industry,
Tanning declared in announcing the
feature.
"We are bringing this picture here
on the percentage basis" he said, "it
being one Of the few productions
which have ever been shown under
such an arrangement, the majority
Of feature pictures having to be
bought outright"
The picture is based upon the story
OF the life OF Jesus Of Nazareth, be-
ginning with the nativity and ending
with the crucifixion.
During the past two years, this
pictura has been running in the prin-
cspal playhouses OF the larger cities
Of the country and has just been re-
leased at popular prices. 1t ran fol
two years in New York City alone.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
COTTONSHOWS
Vide RANGES
Market Very Irregu-
lar; Net Gain of
z Points

NEW YORK, Sent. 29.-P-Ths
cotton market was IRREGULAR today
within a range Of 20 to IS points
with trading attributed lately ~
e~vening-up CT accounts for over the
weekend. An opening decline was
followed by rallies on reports Of
rains In the eastern belt and expccta-
tions Of reduced private crop esti-
mates next week, but after sling up
from 1891 to 1914. December reacted
to 1904 under realizing and southern
selling. The close was barely steady.
net 2 points higher TO II points low
CT, with near months relatively
steady.
The opening was steady at 4 de-
cline Of 5 to IS points and active
months o O showed ne. losses OF 10
to - points under realizing, together
with southern and local selling. The
latter was promoted by relatively
easy Liverpool cables and reports Of
warmer weather in the south, bat
offerings were absorbed around 1895
fp- October and 1915 for March.
December sold up 20 1910 and
March TO 1891, net advances Of about
2 70 IL pionts on active months.
Offerings seemed 70 increase above
yesterdays closing quotation, how
ever, and the market lost 3 good part
Of the advance in late trading when
there was more southern selling as
well as realizing.
Private cables reported hedging and
foundation in Liverpool due 20 re-
ports Of better weather in the south.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Stock Market
Shows Strength

NEW YORK, Sept. 29.-P-The
stock market, having gone through
. series Of backing and filling move
ments all week. closed today with "a
surprising outburst or strength.
The rally, which embraced nearly the
entire list, was conducted with con-
siderable violence in some of the
high priced specialties which scared
5 20 l6 points.
Trading was in unusually large
volume for a half holiday session,
blocks Of 1000 20 1900 shares ap-
pearing on the tape II frequent in
tervals- Total sales were 1885. ZOO
shares, with the ticker If minutes
late nc the close.
There was nothing i'm the days
news to influence the upward price
founded on the speculative bellies that
movement, which appeared to be
the recent reaction had sufficiently
corrected the top-heavy speculative
position.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Filler Sees MANY
Wild Geese,Duck

j. W. Griffin, border patrol me-
chanic, who has become a student
flier under instruction Of A. A.
burst, Brownsville aviator. reported
Saturday that this section ar the
Valley was covered with water and
that wild ducks and geese had AZ
ready begun coming down in great
numbers.
We were In the air nearly until
dark, Friday" he said, "and wa saw
innumerable wild duck ana geese IN
ponds and lakes. We also o
tered great flocks of the birds, All
flying toward the coast
In reporting these birds, Griffin
declared that he believed their earlv
arrival here presaEes a cold winter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Police. Requested
To Hunt Relatives
Of Ohican Killed

Brownsville police Saturday we're
requested 70 search for the relatives
Of Robert Edward. ~, who was acci-
d~entaIly killed at Napoleon, Ohio.
Saturday morning, according TO Lieut..
Of Police John Armstrong.
The request was contained in a
telegram received from the firm Of
"A. Guthrie 4 Company Of Liberty
Center. Ohio.
In making the request. il vas stat
ed that Edward was born in this city
but that it was believed that his fam
lily later moved "a North Carolina.
No trace Of relatives had been
found late Saturday night, Arm
strong announced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Acquitted Man Is
Held BY Officers

0KEMAH, Okla, Sept. 29.-(P-
Asa Pendleton, recently acquitted in
a murder case here, remained in Jail
today, held By Okfuskee county Off
GERS for the first state to claim him.
Pendleton is said to be wanted on
bank robbery charges at Pampa, Tex
as, and on other charges in Illinois,
Montana and Wyoming.
Pendleton was found not guilty
Thursday Of killing Charles Ryan,
night Waterman, in 4 warehouse rob
berry here February rs, 1927.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
MARRIAGE
u ~ q
PRESENTED ON
y " y
MERCEDES STAGE

MERCEDES, Sept. 29.-The grow
ing tendency OF cisgruntled movie
fans to berate the unreality Of film
romances was held at bay here
Thursday evening when q real the
atrical romance was shown on the
stage Of the Empire Theatcr.
Miss Myra Collars and Samuel
Edward Tanner both connected
with the Empire theater, were mar
ried before the f~ootlights BY Rev.
G. =. Owens Of the Presbyterian
church to the surprise Of some
members Of the audience. The mar
rage took place after u regular
film presentation. About 500 were
present at the time. Rice was flung
in ~profusion BIZ friends OF the
couple.
The former Miss Golfers IL a
native Of Goliad, Texas. and has re-
sided here five months. Tanners
home Is Douglas. Ca, and he has
lived here a year.
They plan to make their home in
Mercedes at the A. G. Symonds
home on Virginia avenue and Third
street.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Hens Bring Big
Profit on Farm
Record DisclOses


SAN BENITO. Sept. ga flock
OF so hens that cost S7.40 to feed
for one month. and during that time
produced eggs enough to supply two
families and to bring S30.52 in cash
for the surplus is a record made BIZ
Mr.. and hrs. s. e. Nall on the L. ".
Vigness fiock az In Feria, accord
ing 10 Henry Alsmeyer, Cameron
county agricultural agent.
Alsmeyer said that over a period
OF seven months the flock produced
eggs enough 10 supply the two FAM
lies, and bring S232.37, the feed
for that period costing S1n5.20.
In August Of this year the flock
made the record mentioned above.
In September the feed cost drop
ped To $4.20. and the egg money
dropped also. being S24.
The egg output is expected 70 i'm
crea after the moulting season,
the county agent said.
This is one Of the demonstration
flocks in Cameron county where the
year-around culling system is used,
the county agent said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
HAYS & Sons
GIVEN PERMIT
San Benito Plumber
War Decided In
District Court

San Benito's plumbers war" was
terminated in district court Satur-
day afternoon when Judge a. IA.
Kent instructed the city Of San Be-
nito to issue permits 20 the members
Of the firm Of Hays q Sons. and en-
ployes formerly licensed, to handle
plumbing work within that city.
A. temporary injunction had been
granted by Judge Hood Boone Of Hi
dalgo county restraining the city
from preventing an employe Of the
firm engaging in plumbing work
Judge Kent stated the injunction
would be made permanent in the
event Of an appeal.
The San Benito plumbing board
consists Of five members. Ed Warren
an employe of Hays a. Sons had tax
en- the required examination and @
license was not issued. His grade.
according to the report Of the board,
was 81 1-2, whereas a grade OF 20
was required to pass the examina-
ton. The assertion val made by
several witnesses that his answers
70 practically all questions asked ia
the examination had been substan-
tally correct
According To the decision OF the
district court the plaintiffs viii be
permitted to continue handling plum
bing work in San Benito.
Two members or 3 competitive
firm are also members Of the board
holding the examination. il was stat
ed, and testimony Of hoard members
indicated there had been considerable
conflict Of opinion relative to the
correctness Of Warrcn's " "a
the examination questions. The city
Inspector, who is a member Of the
board, stated he had inspected o
number Of jobs handled by Warren
and had passed them as satisfactory
in every respect.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
ORGANIZE

WINNIPEG, Sept. 29.-tP1-Trap-
pers and breeders 81 f~ur-bearing ami
mails in Alberta, Can, have organizde
Alberta Trappers and Muskrat Breed
ers' Association for mutual benefit
and protection. Cooperative market
ing and purchase OF supplies, as well
as establishment of standards, Will
be sought BY the association.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Plan EXHIBIT
FOR VALLEY AT
HOUSTON FAIR
Secretaries Work Out
Details; Recommend
Exhibit Car Tour In
january
Especial to The HERALD

DONNA, Sept. 29.-Decision TO
place 4 Lower Rio Grande Valley
exhibit in the South Texas Indus
trial and Development Exposition IT.
Houston. October rs TO November a.
and decision to seek a change in
the time OF the Missouri Pacific
Valley exhibit car trip from De-
eembar to January. featured the
sheeting Of the Valley Chamber OF
Commerce secretaries here last
aight.
j. w. Osborne. new secretary Of
the Donna Chamber Of Commerce,
was host, and w. r. Mccarthy, OF
McAllen, president, was in charge Of
the meeting.
The Valley exhibit at the Houston
exhibition, which was seen BY $780,
900 persons last year, will have
palms, papayas, fruit trees in bear
ing, and other such features. The
citrus exchanges of the Valley will
assist IN arranging the elaborate ex-
hibit.
Name Committee
G. G. Richardson, Brownsville
secretary. and J. w. Osborne Of
Donna, were named as the commit
tee in charge Of arranging the
booth, and taking ARE Of il during
the exposition.
They will have printed $4,000 adj
ditional copies Of the article about
the Valley which was circulated at
the democratic national convention.
the folder to include a reprint from
a recent issue Of The Brownsville
Herald quoting Roger Babson on the
Valley. OF the $4,000 copies $1,000
will be distributed in Houston. and
10000 will be sent to the A. G.
Hurt Co.. bond buyers, at their ex-
pense. for distribution among their
clients.
The secretaries passed a resolu-
tion endorsing a cleanup campaign
in all cities Of the Valley. in order
70 present q more attractive appear
ance 70 tourists during the fall and
winter.
WI. r. Mccarthy Of McAllen was
authorized to have cards and post
ers printed showing the correct
way Of signaling by hand while
driving an automobile. and the VAL
ley Boy Scouts are 10 assist In this
campaign in safety driving.
Delay Car Trip
The secretaries decided 70 recon-
mend to the Missouri Pacific rail-
road that the Valley exhibit chr
be started on It's months trip In
January. instead az in December a.
IN past years. The reason assign
ed was that tho produce Of this
section is better al that time Of
the year.
The plan this year. II n explain
ed, is 10 take three cars. one being
az exhibit car. one a business err.
and the other n refrigeration car.
SO that an ample stock Of supplies
may he carried along % stock the
exhibit car.
There was some discussion On
plans for entertaining a group OF
200 or 500 Eastland county oil men.
he1ded hy the Cisco Chamber Of
Commerce. who viii come 10 the
Valley in November. The chamber
Of commerce men also discussed fur
nishing cars for the Legion side
trinpers 70 the Valley next month.
Bale Fagcn. % the Donna Drug
Co., came to the meeting while the
discussion was waping. with n box
OF cigars for the secretaries.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
BUILDING
PERMITS SHOW
Big INCREASE
Total of $13O,S3O Is
Issued In September
Hillyer Says When
Making Report

Building permits, issued during
the month Of September exceeded
those issued during August BY ap-
proximately $4,000, according to
George Hillyer, city building in
spector. who issued the statement to
refute a report that building had
hit a slump in Brownsville because
Of continued rains.
The total amount Of permits IS
sued for the month amounted to
$i30,S4S against S106,840 issued in
August.
Among the larger permits issued
were two for the construction o.
apartment buildings, n for Roy
Sethman for $4,000 and one for ].
X. Junkin for $4,000.
A permit for the construction of
a $4,000 office building By the
Gateway Bridge company was also
issued. Construction work on this
building is 10 be two stories and IL
the foot Of the Gateway bridge on
18th street. has already begun. The
building Is 10 be two streies and is
TO be Of stucco construction. IT
is to be occupied by the United
States health. customs and immi-
grafton departments.
The Central Power e. Light COM
pany was granted a permit to erect
a cold storage plant at 10th and
Fronton streets which is 70 cost an
p~roximatcly $4,000 ard a permit
has been granted for an addition 70
the Huxley Garage which Is to cost
$4,000.
Permits issued for alterations.
sued for the construction Of IL
frame residences and permits total
ing $1,000 were issued IN connection
with the construction Of three stueco
residences.
Permits issued for alterations,
repairs ard construction Of smaller
buildings amounted to approximately
S4,4S0.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Demand Is Active
For Cotton Goods

NEW YORK, Sept. 29.-P-Cot-
ton goods were more active i'll fine
and fancy goods. Activity in wool
and worstcd goods for quick delivery
continues. Raw silk was unchanged
at Yokohama. Burlaps were slightly
easier, and trade in spots and afloats
has been a little better.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Legion VIII Aid
In -ion Minstrel

SAN BENIT0, Sept. 29.-Coopera-
ton of the local American Legion
post with the Lions club here in
staging the Lions Minstrel on octo-
Der % was pledged BY the Legion,
according to A. ID. Methven, Jr-,
chairman az the committee in charge
Of the show.
The Legion men are TO help IN the
sale Of tickets. and any surplus
from the sales viii 20 into the
fund OF the Legion home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
'TrebIes Quota For
Storm Sufferers

SAN BENIT0, Sept. 29-contribu.
lions 70 the Red Cross storm relief
fund IN San Benito ~totalled S642.65,
Il vas announced here BY Rev. J.
Francis Davis. head Of the drive
here. ..oo
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Plan to Employ
Publicity Man

HARLINGEN, Sept. ga pub
LEFTY department Of the Harlingen
Chamber Of Commerce was created
az an Arroyo Colorado navigation
district meeting here Saturday
morning. according 70 announcement
following the meeting
Carl Wood was named chairman
az the department, and Myron 4.
Ward, secretary Of the chamber Of
commerce, will BE- secretary.
The question Of employing a pub
LEFTY director for the chamber Of
commerce is scheduled to come up
Monday, according to MI. Ward.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Heet-Master Oven Control If Desired

This range may be had with the famous HeetMaster Oven Control
at a small additional cost. The Heet-Master takes all guesswork out or
baking 1t is entirely acknowledgements no attention. With it, oven
failures are almost impossible.
Never before has it been our good fortune to offer such a high
quality, newest style, fullwhte porcelain gas range at such amazingly
low cost.
You can pay double the price Of this New Valley Wonder Gas
Range without receiving more in honest value, style or service.
Whether OF not you intend to buy a new gas range, we invite you
to see the New Valley Wonder during our Special exhibition and Sale.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Some Features You Will Note

All white porcelain-easy to clean and
keep clean.
All bolts and nuts are concealed.
All corners and edges are smooth and
rounded.
Even-Heet burners-deliver uniform heat
prevent scorching-save gas.
Sanitary grates-open design-easy to
clean.
Handy service drawer for utensils used
daily.
Extra large oven-14 inches high-14 inch
es wide-18 inches deep.
Ventilated air oven-fresh heated air cir
culates i'm oven Observation-Disclosures baking.
Shockless roller bearing oven and broiler
door catches.
Heavy, rust resisting oven Innings.
Angle iron frame-makes entire range
sturdier and stronger.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30

AT all of our stores, we are having a Spe-
cial Exhibition and Sale of our New Valley
Wonder Gas Range.
One look at this beautiful range will con-
vince you that it is the highest quaIity-the
newest style with all Of the latest features.
1t IS a range you will be proud to have in
your home-it will brighten your kitchen and
bring you new cooking results.
Phoenix tribune., 1928-04-01
NOTED MUSICIAN COMING

Professor Carl Diton, noted cOlored
musician, will appear in concert in
Phoenix April oath at the Monroe
school auditorium The A.M.E. church
is sponsoring the affair, which prom
ises to surpass anything of the kind
ever given in the city. Prof. Diton
will be assisted by some of the best
local talent. Cancel all other engage
ments and get ready to attend this
grand musical treat on Tuesday
night, April oath at the Monroe
school auditorium
Phoenix tribune., 1928-04-01
CLASS PLAY A SUCCESS

The Senior class play by students
of the colored division of the Phoe-
nix Union High School was a great
success. A packed house greeted
the performance and every member
starred The title of the play was
"A Full House." and the players cer-
tainly played to a full house on this
occasion.
Phoenix tribune., 1928-04-01
RETURN FROM THE EAST

Mrs. Sarah Baxter of SIS East JEFF
ferson street, returned recently from
Hot Springs, Ark She reports a
very enjoyable trip. Her sister will
come to Phoenix this summer to re
pay the visit and if she likes the city
may reside permanently.
Phoenix tribune., 1928-04-01
Local News
PURCHASE CLOSED CAR

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hamilton
are the proud owners of a bright
new closed car purchased recently,
and are now riding in style. Soon
Mrs Hamilton will learn to drive,
and her many friends hope to be TAX
Ell for some outings this summer
Phoenix tribune., 1928-04-01
NEW SCHOOL BEING BUILT

The new Booker T. Washington
school for colored children is now
in course of construction at 18th
street and East Jefferson. This
school will cost approximately $4,000
and when completed will be a credit
to the system.
Phoenix tribune., 1928-04-01

ference at the local AME church
recently. This was the most sue
cessful quarter this year, as all de-
partments made splendid reports,
showing that the work here un-
der the able leadership of the pas
tor. Rev. A. H. Hamilton and his af-
fable companion, is progressing nice
Iy