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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02
Master Farmers
Of County ToBe
Picked ByG Group
Especial to The Herald)

SAN BENITO, May The scoring
Of master farmers in Cameron coun.
~ will be carried out Monday OF
next week, II was announced here to-
day, with a committee already select
ed for this work.
This committee will pick about
three farmers from the total in the
county, and the scoring will be
checked by a district &C mmittee, and
later the Is master farmers cf Texas
will be selected by a state committee.
This move is carried out by the
Progressive Farmer IN cooperation
with the Texas A. & NJ College de-
partment of Extension.
Last year Mitchell Orr Of Los Fres-
nos was picked rs one 81 the is mas
ter farmers of Texas.
Tho committee which will do the
scoring includes Myron +. Ward, Sec
rotary Of the Harrington Chamber of
Commerce. Mrs. ]. X. S.Gerius Of Los
Fresnos, Miss Kate Adele Hill, coun-
~ home demonstration sgent: Henry
Alsmeyer. county agricultural agent;
and n other member to be selected.
]. Z. Bell. secretary IF the San Be-
nito Chamber Of Commerce was orig
inally picked as a member OF the
committee, but announced that he
probably would not be able 10 serve
at that time on account Of other mat
ters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02
San Benito Hopes
To Get 1929 Meet
Especial to The Heraid)

MERCEDES, May Every retail
merchants secretary in the Lower
Rio Grande Valley will attend the
1928 state convention this month in
Wichita Falls. and help to bring the
1929 convention to San Benito, and
the Valley. il was announced follow
ing the monthly meeting Of the secre-
taries here Monday night.
The meeting was presided over by
Mrs. Mary Combes Of McAllen, new
president OF the Valley secretaries.
All Valley associations Of merch-
ants have decided to help San Be
nito get the convention, as that city
has been selected.
The secretaries also discussed the
next Valley directors meeting, which
will be held in Edinburg in June. The
meeting has been put off on account
Of the state convention.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02
Willacy Paving
To Start May 10

Paving of the 8 I-2 miles Of high
way from the Cameron county line
10 Raymondville will start about
May 10. according to Tyre Bell OF
the MeElwrath CONSTRUCTION Co.
who was in Brownsville Tuesday
The paving will consist OF one inch
rock asphalt on a concrete base. Tho
highway TO be is feet in width.
All equipment for the work is nm
the ground. and part Of the mate
rails has been received. Work will
start at Lyford. the crews working
south to the Cameron county line
Grading on the highway north
from ~Raymondville to the Kennedy
county line Is expected Il, starr II =
few weeks, according to reports from
Austin. ~
The Dodd & Wiedergartner erew.
will start work next week on that
section Of the highway from Comics
to the Willaey county line. The
grade will be completed IN three Or
four weeks and will be in readiness
for paving in the fall IL the high
way commission votes the necessary
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02
SNOW VISITS MOTHER

RAfMONDVILLE. Nay 2.-Deputy
State Game Com whatsoever Bob Snow
has left for Austin for a visit with
his mother and sisters. He stated
that ne expects to spend Mothers
Jay" at home this wear. When he
returns here. he will begin active
preparations for his trip to the cen
tral part Of Mexico. where he will
spend the month Of June hunting
big game.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02
Fernandez Motor
Company to Have
Automobile Show

A display OF the latest In automo-
biles, featuring the new WL>pet six
and the most recent models in WHY'S
Knights in a setting Jas beautiful as
the ingenuity Of Brownsville can de-
wise. is scheduled to be held mt the
home Of the Fernandez Motor COM
pany, 22S-36 Elizabeth street Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday.
The Beauty Salon" will be open
from early morning until late as
night during the three days with
special entertainment during the eve
nings from s until 10 o'clock. Souve-
Mrs will be distributed and Roy
Garcia's orchestra will dispense mt
sic between these hours.
The settings have been provided by
Edelstein's furniture store, employees
Of which have aided in the lavish dec
orations Oh the show room.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02
YOU ARE TO BLAME
FOR A PIMPlY FACE,

If your skin is marred by blrmishcs
or discolorations you have only your
self 70 blame.
Pimples. rashcs and totches may be
quickly cleared up with ease and safety.
Simply 60 to your druggist. ask for
Black and White Ointment. and use IL
according 70 directions. II is pleasant
to use. highly beneficial and scientific
ally safe.
For best results use Black and White
Skin Soap with Black and White ONT
uent. Alldsalsrs sell them AZ small cost.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02
Day in Congress
(By The Associated Press)


Wednesday:
Boulder Canyon dam remains be-
fore senate while minor bills face
house; flood control conferees meet
in executive session.
Senate Teapot Dome committee re-
calls Harry F. Sinclair.
Cotton price inquiry continues be-
fore senate agriculture subcommit-
tee.
New campaign expenditures inves-
tigating committee holds meeting on
procedure.
House rules committee considers
Boulder Canyon TO determine its
right of way on floor.
Plans for 1880 census before house
census committee.
Other house committees consider
amendment to federal reserve act,
proposal to increase barge line ia
cilities. and bill creating depart
ment Of education.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02
z Valedictorians
In Raymondvill

RAYMONDVILLE, May "A pecu-
liar coincidence occurred here when
Carol Cook and Max Dreyer tied o.
averaging up their grades made in
the Raymondville high school for the
last four years work. Both had ex-
actly the same average. when the
committee simmed up the figures TO
determine which would be valedic-
torian. At first the committee was
nonplussed. but a happy thought oc-
Cured to them TO name both valedic-
torian, and this was decided upon.
So this year there will be two vale
dictorians for the class. Verne
Glover made the third highest aver
age. and was named salutatorian.
Mamie Williams made the highest
average among the girls, end will re
ceive the scholarships awarded for
girls. Those for the boys will be di-
vided between the two vaiedictorians.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02
Truck-Bus Crash
Near Mercedes; |
Sent to Hospital

MERCEDES. May 2.-One man
was injured and a half dozen pas
z on a bus were given a shak-
ing-up on the detour to Weslaco
near here late Tuesday when a truck
hit a bus.
The ma driving the truck was
caught between the steering wheen
and the seat Of his machine and had
to be forciblv removed. At the local
hospital where he was taken il was
said he NAV have internal injuries.
The bus had stopped TO permit ar
approaching machine to cross a one
wa ybridge when the truck, heavily
loaded. crashed into il from the
rear. The bus was damaged only
slightly and none Of the passengers
were hurt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02
Pecan Planting
First Step In
Beauty Program
Especial TO The Herald)


SAN BENlTO. May 2.-0ne Of the
first steps toward a more beauti-
full city-the object OF San Benito's
city plans being taken by resi-
dents of Milan avenue here, in the
planting of pecan trees along this
venue
All the residents Of the street are
to plant pecans. and the entire ave-
nue. will be lined with this beautiful
shade tree as the first step in TT
section toward carrying out a more
beautiful city plan program.
Other venue and streets are ex-
pected to arrange their paintings in
the near future. until the city will
carry on its work OF Identification
with a definite program in mind.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02
R~aymondville Sends
Eight to State Meet

RAYMODvILLE. Nav Coach
William c. Woods Of the Raymond
Vile high school left Wednesday
morning for Austin with Hubert
Wright. Foster Croweil. leighton
and Dub Smith. Carroll Cook, Don
Glover. and Almond Pless, pupils Of
the local school who will enter the
university interscholastic meet there.
Wright and Pless will enter the
contest for discus throw. while the
others will enter the various races,
including the 1o0-yard dash, 440-
yard. Ss0-yard, mile. and relay. Ev-
cry one of the Ravmondville contest
ants won either first or second hon
ors in the district meet in the events
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02

He had sought TO have his name
taken from the ballots. which al
ready had been printed.
Several bond proposals also we're
on the ballots. In San Francisco
the $4,000 900 issue fol completion
OF the Hetchey water project carried
by q vote of 1864 10 1882, while
the { 1000. 900 issue for purchase
Of the Spring Valley Water COM
pany's properties by the municipal
ity carried. 74.067 TO 19.Os2.
AT Long Beach the S.. 800. 900 NUM-
eipal bonds for the ocean front i'm
provement apparently carried by a
vote OF ten 70 one.
The s5.000.000 airport bonds fell
far short OF the necessary TWO thirds
majority at Los Angeles.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02
N|ICTOR.
ARYVOTE
Candidate Given
Jority Over Two
~pponents; Hoover
BETS Huge Total
1AN FRANCISCO. May 2.-Gover:

PAN FRANCISCO. May 2.-Gover-
= Alfred Z. Smith continued today
maintain his position as Califor-
~ia' choice for the democratic
presidential nomination as primary
electin returns from 6.753 precincts
= OF 1888 in the state game him
.ai.sol votes. Senator Reed had
ss5l1 and Senator Walsh 81 .93i.
zach Of the three democratic aspir-
ants were represented by sets OF
thirty candidates for delegates 10
Ine democratic national convention.
As n 30 representing Governor
smith were elected by a. large ma
lority lei the sets representing
heec and Walsh. the entire delega-
Eion Is bound to express the pref
erence OF the state at Houston by
voting for the New York executive.
The presidential candidacy Of Her
pert Hoover. who maintains his resi-
dence in this state and who was un-
opposed on the republican ticket,
drew 436,202 votes IN 6.3sl out OF the
total Of 1888 precincts. This al
IN contrast with a total republican
reEistration in the state OF more
than 100000.
On the democratic side the vote
IN the 6.3s1 precincts
Smith l11.02T: Reed 1905; Walsh
.753.
Hoover Proves Popular
total democratie registra-
nhout 465.000 il appeared
see-eornered fight be-
kocratic presidential as
lot draw much greater
z the democratic vote
lortion which Hoover,
Sathered from the re-
IL was estimated
Der cent OF the reg
ballots.
Angeles county.
kand theoretical
democrats, was
htUre. OF the
cts. 1.7s5 gave:
18th 26,290; Reed
register more
surprise. Sup
the South and
democrats in
the Montana
n third.
the unknown
Bthree cornered
ats. made a
rough Califor-
prohibition
political up-
the "ousting
ways" for the
Happy
jubilant over
for the secre-
prohibition tick
fg Of New York,
delegates votes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02
SISTERS sTARvE TO DEATH

WOLVERHAMPTON. Eng. Misses
Sarah and Marie Hodgetts. aged IS
and 40. starved to death at their
home here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02
DOCTOR RETURNS

RAYMONDvILLE. May DIR. c
c. Conley has returned from a two
weeks business triD 70 Oklahoma
his former home. While there he
spent a few DAYS visiting his father
and other members OF his family.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02
Labor Day Quiet
In Mexico Civ

CITY OF MEXICO, NAV 2.-Labor
prganizations Of the e~onfederated re-
gional labor organizations and Of the
Efederated labor unions paraded the
streets today IN perfect order and
without incident. The confederation
. the organization affiliated to the
nierican Federation Of Labor and
ne federation included the street
railway employees, telephone en-
kployes and other unaffiliated unions.
The demonstration was smaller
han In former years. The highest
political importance is attached by
observers here to the lack Of enthus-
fssm shown In the denonstration
koday since General Aware Obregon.
kandidate 10 the presidency ~ arc
Lrspublic recently charged that Ger
Rain labor leaders we're e-ndeavariny
10 use organized labor in Mexico for
their own political advancement and
stating that while ne was thoroughly
tn favor OF organized labor for the
y-rpose It was intended he was op-
posed to its being used as a tool
OF political ambition.
The small attendance today Il re-
rsrded ms nm endorsement Of Gem
eraI Obreson's stand.
MERIDA. Yacatan. Nav 2.-The
~vreatest Nav Day demonxtration
ever held here took place today in
honor Of General Aware Obregon.
to the presidency. Among
,fher speakers were Aware Tore
bag. governor Of Yucatan, who well
- Cd the candidate
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02

drugss AL drug stores have tho
generous bottles.
We would be glad to have you
prove Mt our expense how much DR.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin can can
to you and yours. Just write
"Syrup Pepsin," Monticello. illinois,
and we will send you prepaid @
FREE SAMPLE BOTTLE.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-02
Happy

2 jubilant over
for the ere
prohibition tick
Of New York,
delegates votes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-17

led to believe that prohibition produced worse ecndi-
tons than legalized retailing. Hence, under the spe-
cious argument that government sale would promote
"true temperance" the majority Of provinces began
the experiment Of retailing liquor az a government
monopoly.
The government records show that sales have in
creased, both Of imported liquor and Of liquor manu-
featured in Canada. During the year before govern
ment sale became effective in the Province Of Ontario
duties on imported spirits collected by the Department
Of National Revenue from Ontario dealers amounted
10 s~Sy06l,4e4. In a similar period under government
sale the duty paid ut the same rate has gone up 70
$~s,41s,132.
It is quite possible that some Of the increased reve-
nue. from the liquor traffic in Ontario is due to more
efficient administration Of the Department Of National
Revenue. The figures show an increase also in the
provinces where government sale has been the policy
for several years. At the same time more liquor Is be
ing produced in Canada. While the increase is general
in liquor, wines and beer, il is significant that 1t Is
more particularly 50 in the sale Of spirits. Far from
promoting temperance, government sale in Canada has
promoted the liquor traffic, and the liquor interests
are constantly scheming to open the breach still wider
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-17

The Lower Rio Grande Valley is again called upon
70 mourn the passing of a pioneer-Doetor Samuel H.
Bell Of Brownsville, who died Saturday afternoon.
During the twenty-four years DR.. Bell resided in
Brownsville he won the friendship and esteem Of the
entire lower border country. Ever active in church,
political and civic affairs he was prominently identi-
fled with Brownsville and Valley development, and to
his influence may be attributed to no small degree the
educational and civic progress Of the border city.
Throughout South Texas, DR.. Bell was known as the
most active layman. A member Of the Presbyterian
church over half a century, he taught and exemplified
the broadcast principles of Christianity, working with
untiring zeal with leaders of every denomination for
the cause. II was largely through his efforts that the
Tex-Mex industrial school for boys was established al
Kingsville, an institution Of which the entire lower
border is proud and which is representative Of the
highest ideals Of the American peopte. AS trustee of
that institution he devoted his efforts toward the cree
ton Of a similar institution for girls at Taft, work
ing earnestly and untiringly with that pioneer leader
of the border country, Rev. ]. W. skinner, whose ef-
forts on behalf Of the Mexican people Of the lower Rio
Grande have won for him a place in the hearts OF all
men.
Coming to Brownsville VIXEN the railroad was con-
structed 70 the Valley in 1904, one Of the first acts IF
DR.. Bell was to establish what was then the only Sun
day school in the city, and he had the satisfaction Of
watching it develop into one Of the strongest in
South Texas. His ability as an organizer was again
called into the public service when he was elected
president of the Brownsville school board, a position
he filled with distinction.
The passing years did not check his activities. SO
long as he was physically able his services we're al
ways at the eomomand Of a public cause. He was ever
an earnest worker in behalf Of progress, a citizen Of
whom Brownsville and the entire Valley was proud,
and whose passing will be sincerely mourned By thou
sands Of friends and admirers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-17

tbs democratic committee probably
will be all made over, too. As I
write, it's the same old committee
that failed TO put John w. Davis
across four years ago. And just as
the republican committee isn't work
ing very well yet because. it's too
young. the democratic committee isn't
good for much because it's on the
very verge Of dissolution.
The chances are that the new one
won't look much like the retiring
bunch. The latter for the most part,
hasn't been very pro-Smith at any
stage Of the game.
Doc Work has already made il
clear that he intends the protective
tariff to be the leading campaign is
sue.
Maybe he'll get away with il and
maybe he won't. Issues occasionally
manufacture themselves. Mckinley
favored protection as his issue in
1896, but old timers tell us that
"l6-to-1" quite a little ice, in
spite of all he could do.
At a guess, Id say il will take
some mighty heavy pressure on the
soft pedal to keep agriculture. pro-
hibition and Republican corruption
out Of this fight.
To be sure. AL Smiths on record.
as we'll as Doc Work, 20 the effect
that he doesn't want any mud slungi
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-17
The World and All
HOLE IN ONE
By Charles p. Driseon

Paul Bloodsworth made a hole in one at Edgemcnt.
N. J.. and dropped dead from the excitement caused by
the feat. He was only 20 years old, a university grad
uate, and LEFT a widow and an infant daughter.
Now. / haven't the faintest idea what a hole in one
is. 1t is some sort of miracle, / judge, that is some
times performed by golfers. Since / am ignorant Of
golf, I cannot properly judge how wonderful a feat
it is.
But ! feel quite sure that it is nothing to drop dead
about. In other words, it is nothing to become unduIy
excited about, for great excitement sometimes causes
death. ] think that q saner and calmer sense Of values
would prolong many lives that now are sacrificed TO
undue excitement.
What is there about a hole in one that should cause
any sane person Of mature years to become excited
Granted that il is a miraculous play, still il is only
part Of a game. No millions Of lives depend upon 2
hole in one. The w~ell-being Of ~nobody's grandmother
is at stake when a hole in one is being constructed or
accomplished or evolved, or whatever 1t is that one
does with a hole in one.
We are all too apt to become excited or emotionally
disturbed about trifles. Now, if an Indian chief in
feathers and war paint were dragging your wife and
baby by the hair. and making as if to scalp them with
his Ratchet, there would be some excuse for excite
ment. In those circumstances one might be forgiven
for crying out in a loud voice, weeping or pursuing the
the chief so fast that one might fall down dead.
Even then, however, a fairly calm attitude Of mind
and a deliberate slowing down Of thought processes
and a blanketing Of the emotional forces would be in
order. Your actions would be more likely to be effec-
tive If you could compel yourself TO act deliberately
ard without influence Of fear or passion. Perhaps the
wisest plan to pursue would be to enter the house and
come out again with a rifle, aim the weapon carefully,
taking plenty Of time, and pull the trigger gently. That
would be effective. Chasing after the savage and shout
ing curses at him probably would only increase your
difficulties.
Do not, ! beg Of you, become as excited about the
coming elections as Mr.. Bloodsworth became about a
hole in one. They are not so important as all that.
Worry and fear and excitement kill. And 50 few
things in this world are worth very much worry, ex-
element, or fear!
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-17
Sizing Up the Candidates

Cameron county several years ago adopted a unique
and decidedly democratic method of acquainting the
people with the issues involved in the campaigns for
the various county offices and to give voters an OPP
portutnity to meet and judge the various candidates.
Throughout the rural districts community meetings are
called BY community organizations and all candidates
for county offices are invited to attend, present their
respective qualifications and platforms and meet the
voters, either individually or en- masse. Scores Of
urban residents take advantage Of these opportunities
to hear the county issues discussed, and the sO-callsd
"free-for-alls" never fail to draw large crowds.
The result Of this system is that practically oil
rural residents of Cameron county are we'll informed
on county issues and become personally acquainted
with most Of the men who aspire to positions in the
county courthouse. They are given the opportunity to
maintain close contact with the affairs Of every county
office, and the official who would neglect his duties
knows that he will be called upon for an explanation
when the next campaign year arrives. The "~free-for-
alls" are virtually a political clearing house through
which hundreds Of voters maintain contact with coun-
ty affairs and in which they are taxpayers are deeply
interested.
Another feature Of the system Is that the informs-
ton the voters receive is almost invariably correct.
No candidate has the hardihood to camouflage the
issues when Ne knows the next speaker on the pro-
gram is his opponent, or that his opponent viii have
the opportunity to reply at some other community
meeting. The old-time gum shoe" tactics, in which
the candidate sought to win %preferment by presenting
false issues. encouraging real issues by OlssenIna-
ton Of statements bordering on f~alsehood, or BY ex-
citing religious or racial p~rejudices have bee. practi-
eally eliminated in Cameron county. The rural voters
are given the opportunity to hear the issues discussed
honestly and openly, to meet the candidates and to
vote intelligently when they go into the primaries.
The system is one that other Texas counties could
emulate with profit. Cameron county has azcertained
that these public gatherings and clean and clear dis
cussions Of the issues have tended to eliminate jeal-
ousies, sectional animosities and prejudices. The
voters know who they are voting for and why they are
voting for that particular candidate. The loser is gen
orally inclined to accept defeat as a clear-cut man
date OF the electorate, and honorable defeat seldom
rankles.
Cameron county has been particularly fortunate in
having eliminated politically feuds and machine poll
tics, and in establishing and maintaining a county gov
ernment that will rank with the best in the United
States. This may be attributed to the democratic sys-
TEN devised by the rural communities which is in itself
a bar to machine politics and q decided deterrent to
the ambitions Of persons who are not inclined TO place
their records, official Or other, before the voters.