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10 SENTENCED DEATH

MOSCOW, Nov, 21, P)- Death sentences on 10 wealthy Russian peasants, eight of whom were condemned to death for the mur- der of Soviet village officials. is the latest development here. The other two were condemned for burning the homes belonging to poor people
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MINES ARE SEEKING
 BOULDER DAM POWER

Several mining companies are among applicants to the interior department for the purchase of power to be developed by the Colo rado River project. The United Verda Copper Co.,, of Clarkdale, Ariz., desires from 10000 to 100000 kilowatts; the Katherine Midway Mining Co.,, of Los Angeles, 5000 firm horsepower; and the Consoli- dated Feldspar Corp, of Trenton, N. J., 15O to 325 horsepower.
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STILL BUYING

CHICAGO, Nov, 20, (P)-Chicago women continue to buy luxurious clothes and jewelry without a no- ticeable let up, despite the slump in the stock market, survey of the leading shops showed.
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TOTAL REDUCTION OF
 TAXES WILL BE LARGE

WASHINGTON, Nov, 21, (P- A total reduction of nearly two billions of dollars in taxes thru out the Nation since 1921 will be accomplished if Congress adopts Secretary Melons recommen- dation that rates on incomes for 1929 be lowered one per cent.
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SINCLAIR RELEASED
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, (Z

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2l, (P- Flashlights of cameramen boomed as Harry Sinclair was released from the District of Columbia jail at 12:O7 this morning. He was in jail since May when he was convicted on charges of refusing to answer Senate ques- tionS regarding shadowing of jurors.
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SERIOUSLY ILL

LOS ANGELES, Nov, 21, (P)- John Barrymore, actor, is seriously ill from an attack of influenza.
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There is a total of 254 teachers connected with the Territory's educational system.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
Valley Canneries

development IF the canning industry in the Lower
Rio Crande valley Is proceeding rapidly. According
to estimates. the Valley pack this season will aggre-
gate close to $50 cars, an increase Of approximately
100 pc- cent over last year. Several Of the principal
canning plants have been enlarged, equipped with the
most modern machinery, and the quality OF their
product ranks with the best in the United States.
The development Of this industry under the handi-
cap or high freight rates has been astounding, and Is
indicative OF what can be accomplished when water
rates are established for cans and other materials and
lower rail rates secured for wider distribution. In
securing lower rates the railroad serving the Valley
have evidenced their willingness TO cooperate, and Il
is not improbable that before the present season closes.
Valley canned goods will have a rate that villt give
them a decided advantage in the southwestern markets.
The major markets for the products OF Valley can
neries have been developed throughout Texas, though
the market for canned grapefruit is being extended
into practically all states. The high quality OF the
Valley product can win its way into any market, pro-
viding IL is given an equal freight rate, and it l. to tbs
interest Of the entire Valley to cooperate with the can
ners in securing that rate. They are opening for Val
ley products markets which otherwise would be un-
attainable. They are utilizing production, which II It
were not for the canning plants, would bring the
growers practically no revenue. 1t is true they cannot
afford to pay high prices for the products, and tina.
as a rule the cannery price is below that offered BY
the green vegetable or fruit market, but they assure
the grower a market at times when his production
cannot be sold for other than canning purposes.
One of the most interesting phases in connection
with development Of this industry is the local de-
mand that has been created for the products Of Valley
canneries. Until recent years practically no Valley
canned goods appeared on the shelves of Valley gro
GERS; today their shelves are lined with the Valley
brands, and thousands Of Valley housewives are speci-
flying Valley canned goods in their grocery orders.
Development Of the industry has reached the point
.-hn~ok, rrort;raIlv all variptice Of vegetables. canned
in Valley plants, can be secured from Valley stores,
and every person who is demanding these products IS
aiding ia establishing the industry upon q firmer and
more profitable foundation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
Pension For Teachers

Texas il one Of the states that has made no pro-
vision for old age compensation for those men and
women who have devoted their lives to educational
work.
In recent years Several o. the more progressive
states have followed the lead Of New Jersey and passed
abe necessary legislation to provide pensions.
Texas legislators will be given the opportunity to
PASS a resolution calling for a constitutional amend
ment which will give the legislature power 70 pass the
necessary legislation 20 assure compensation to those
who have devoted thirty years or more to service in
the Texas schools. colleges and universities. The rcso-
luton has been prepared by n. r. Han, Cameron
county attorney. and II expected 70 be introduced ~
the legislature this week.
If the necessary legislation Is enacted tho state Of
Texas will merely be doing her duty TO those who have
devoted their lives 20 the advancement q education III
IN state, men and women whose profession M the
foundation upon which all progress Is based but prac-
tically all Of whom are underpaid. From their meager
s.layies few are able 10 save sufficient for that pro
verbal "rsiny day. or % assure a competence when
they no longer can serve IN the school room. That inc
state Of Texas should at least make provisions Tor
them is obvious. The state would be doing no more
for these faithful servants of the public than the rail-
rends and corporations 10 for their faithful employees
Another feature ~ that enactment % an old age
compension bin would have e tendency 70 retain for
,he berefit Of Texans tho services Of many Of the most
able educators. who, after serving many years In the
schools. Or colleges. are attracted ~ other states hy
h;rbsr salaries. There q no denying the fact that IN
recent years many Texas leaders in educational work
realizing that their only hope q e competence II IN
y vas III 4 higher salary. have secured positions IN
other states.
Their services arc needed n Texas. ANY man or
woman who has devoted several years % service n
thc Texas schools Is 81 greater value 20 those schools
than inexperienced teachers who must he secured ~
FIJI their places when they are attracted 70 other states.
II The state extended to them the assurances that
their services arc appreciated sufficiently to assure a
competence IN the declining years II life. they would
~ less wiling 70 accept thc attractive offers ~ ether
institutions.
These are merely the economic phases. There also
Il a moral phase that should be considered, and that
Il the duty the people ~ Texas owe q those who have
served them faithfully. Thc fact that the teachers ae
employed hy the public should not give them a differ
en-, status from employees Of the railroads or corpora
tons. which extend 70 employees the assurance they
win not be cast aside after years ~ faithful service
Surely. the state 81 Texas can spare sufficient from
its great wealth 10 extend the same assurance 70 those
who serve faithfully in educating our youth and there
by Iay tho foundation upon Which all futre drvelol-
mcnt and wealth INST rest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

roadside inn, where Andy insisted
On having lunch.
During tho lunch hour a girl err
tertaincr sang several popular songs.
As she finished. Andy turned 10
Betty suddenly and said: Il got me
a WOW Of an idea. They hit me like
that sometimesl"
What is it1" laughed Betty.
II know n couple Of young fell
lows who are running the Iron
Door. It's the best bet in town as
a night club. They put on n show
~ dinner and one 10 the aftcr-the-
alter hour. ! believe | can get you
a job there. They are closed on
Sunday. I'll take you there for din
ner and see what | can do. m a girl
makes good they keep her for
months"
They drove around the country
roads until time 70 20 70 dinner,
going early so they could see the
show. There were only five num-
hers on the bill. each performer ap-
penrinE twice with a change OF cos
tune and then I'm the ensemble num-
Der with all on the floor NJ the
same time.
Betty watched tho show carefully,
the dancers especially. She told
Andy she could make good II such
company.
~As soon IS the crowd scatters."
he said. "Iil get Bill Paxton 70
come and talk 10 you
He sent n waiter for the pro-
n~rietor. who soon joined them NJ the
table.
"Bill, this i my friend, Betty
Brown. She is the best dancer in
this town. want you TO give her
a job
lWhst a. you do- Where have
sou workcd9' asked Paxton.
Il have been AZ the 0rpheum the
last two weeks. Did a solo eceen-
trio Greek dance with N partner last
week. I can do half o dozen differ
cnt dances"
aCot coztumes- DO you drink"
He seemed to ask questions double
to save time.
~Pientv Of costumes. 7 DO net
drink"
TRY you tomorrow night Have
to 70 to the table and talk 20 nice
men but no drinking. Get acquaint.
ed and all that. Six shows a week
Two shows q day. Seven O'Clock
and twelve o'clock. First time you
show ND full you are fired. Seventy.
five bucks"
~what do you mean. talk 10 nice
men, asked Betty.
It's all right assured Andy
~Now and then men come TN here
alone. and want % chat with some
nice girl. Bill viii introduce you
70 them and ycu sit at their table
. Bit Bill will not have girls around
10 drink With men nc table The
whole place " on &c ur ard mp
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
Other Papers

Firms who make automobile license plates have 10
reason to rejoice at the passage by the state senate. Of
a bill providing for the manufacture Of the plates in
the state penitentiaries.
The manufacturers might logically point out that
the state is entering into competition with them. But
IS long as the prisoners are to work something mus:
be provided for them to do. It would be difficult to
find a commodity for them to make that is not being
made by private firms.
When the convicts raise cotton and sugar cane they
are competing with the farmers. They are helping to
increase the production in two fields where there is
painful oyerproduction. Farming is a business as much
rs any other activity.
The taxpayers are interested in having the prison
ers a nearly self-supporting as possible. The prisoners
cannot support themselves without working. IL they
were put on the public highway they would be ccmpet-
ing with men who live by common labor. The only thing
for the legislature to consider is whether the prisoners
can produce the license plates as economically az they
should.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
BELITTLIN
EARL CARROLL's LATEST

Earl Carroll startled last nirht
spectators with his newest extrava-
ganza. christened "Fioretta.- It ~
listed in the playbills MS a "ro-
mantle Venetian comedy but II il
more than that. "Fioretta," with
its elegantly appointed mountings.
drapes, upholsterings, colorings and
spears. l~ances, trumpets and girls.
u indeed the handsomest production
seen on the local platforms in ever
so long = spell, and when Miss
Fannie Brice tardily made her ini-
tial appearance. "Fioretta" became n
treat for the car MS well MS for the
orb.
IL obviously was prepared at a
great cost. One expert on such
things remarked that il probably
cost about $4,000, but n quarter
OF a million dollars may be more
approximate. For "Fiorettar u an
incessant parade OF cye-fillinR ward
robe and hangings. gorgeous designs
and extremely beautiful women.
With n more distinguished core, the
stunning presentation might have
been the greatest or NIL shows.
NEW VERSION
Heating. the magic man. forwards
the n about the small-time vaude-
Vile act which, for six months, Ap-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
The World and All
~ rh~rt~~ u n~f~~rn
LOCAL HISTORY

J. W. Cary runs a column in the Souix City Journal
that interests me greatly ] live in New York, and
have never even stopped off for lunch in Souix City,
in all my wanderings about the Americas. But I have
an insuperable urge, every once In a while, 70 spend
my money at the out-of-town newsstand near my office
for a copy Of the Journal Of that distant town. i want
to read some Of Carey's gossip about the early days
in Souix City, the salty characters that made the town.
aud the manner in which the town made its contacts
with its ~neighbors.
carey's column j. called "The Bear Seat" and II
isn't all local history, by any means. It's full of
snappy comment on today and tomorrow, but IL is when
the writer lapses into Renaissance that l particularly
celebrate the expenditure Of my seven cents for the
Iowa paper.
American cities must depend upon their newspapers
for the recording Of their history, during most Of
their existence. The Saturday and Sunday magazines
sections in the larger towns often contain valuable con-
tributions to local history.
sss
Historians Of the future will value these articles,
and those who write them should take the utmost care
to verify dates and cite authorities, for there will be
some very interesting state and sectional histories
written when the American people really wake up to
the Importance Of this work.
A local coIumnist who knows local history or III
familiar with the elders OF the community who have
lived a part Of that history, ought to pack a bit Of
local tradition into his column as often as possible.
I'm sure the future historians Of Sioux City and
Iowa will follow "Thc Bear Scat" back through the
years, for its wealth Of local history.
ass
Every town ought to have its local museum or its
local historical society. and there should be some vol.
unteer worker who will keep a scrap book OF all local
history material that appears in the newspapers. Thus
will the building up Of a great store Of Americana 70
forward, to the infinite delight Of the folk OF the f-
lure who certainly will want to know something about
the activities OF their f~orebears.
The badly written county histories. which were
gotten out a generation ago as subscription books.
with pictures Of those who would pay properly, al
ready have become expensive Americana items. eagerly
collected by persons interested IN American history.
Local history scrap books viii be even more valua-
BILE a generation hence.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

Who am n? What cabinet posItiA
does my husband hold? Where WA
he born7 Y
What does Bolshcviki, literal
translated. ncanf
What childrcn's book was intend
as a bitter satire when writtenT
Who was the first secretary
state III the United StatesF
"The Lord IN I'M NV holy temp
the Lords throne Is in hcavens Y
eyes behold, his eyelids try, the eh
dren Of men," Where is this passas
found In the Bible?
Today I'm the Past
On this day. IN 1927, the II. 8. WI
rines took charge st Roma, Me
ragua.
T0day's Horoscopes
Persons born on this day ale cf
intuitive nature. They are APT
find fault and domincer.
A Daily Thought
Gle only fears men who does WI
know them. and he who avoids the
will soon misjuGge them."-Goethr.
Answers 10 Foregoing Questions|
4. Mrs. James j. Davis; s~ecreta
Or labor; Wales.
~. Belonging Cd the many.
y. "GuIliver's Travels
a. John jay.
5. Palm ri. 4.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

Nothing but ladies and gentsl"
assured Bill.
do you want me to rehears~er
ooh. mo-" lie waved his hand.
II tell you when 70 20 on. OrcheE-
ira plays -our music. IL you make
good just come out and ad lib the
songs at the finale. / said IL you
make good"
II will be- here nj six tomorrow
night
"All right. Fight the others II
you want to. but don't come TO me.
/ don't settle womcn's rows"
All the way home Andy assured
Betty that the Iron Door was a
perfectly respectable night club,
which sold no liquor, although no
objection was made TO guests bring
ing IL M their own risk. lie told
Betty she need not stay nj q table
where she was introduced In the
party got rough.
She was glad enough 10 get the
engagement, hut feared that being
compelled 20 act ms hostess would
not prove pleasant. Yet work IN the
Orrheum was too uncertain, too de-
pendent on the jealous wkims Of
other performers TO depend on for
her daily bread.
She went TO George Harris res
taurant the next morning for break
fast. 10 tell him rbout her new work.
although she knew George would be
displeased with aer for accepting the
position.
She did not want 70 lose George.
Her life was working out 30 nearly
true 10 his predictions that she was
angry with him and with herself.
But this anger was only hurt pride.
She wanted to keep I'm close touch
with George. ms the new swimmer
wants 10 keep close 10 tho shore
Doc and Harry Ford had been me-
the night club last night and had
waved 10 her across the room. but
had not offered 10 join them. Betty
wondered In they considered her
Andy Adair's particular friend. she
was 70 find out that the performers
at the night club did think SO.
ITO BE CONTTNuED1
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
AM, ~ About -Wece
ll TWIN New NOfk .E

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-Thcrc III n
moving picture triumph In New
York that attracts capacity attend
anees at every performances. but the
great picture has killed six persons.
That number Of spectators have
died In the thcater while witnessing
the film, not being able, IL il pre-
sumed, to check their grief during
its more tense episodes.
ALWAYS BELITTLIN-
=. II. AS COLIN in the World has
been anxious 70 discover the origin
Of the phase ~Maia Stem.D Dur
ing the week end Mr.. Adams re-
corded that a lady friend in the
west had written him that "Main
Stem was used by George AIDE III
N book. but when he asked her to
name the tome she failed TO answer.
YESTERDAY this detective was noti-
fled by Morris Markey that "Main
STEM was hobo slang.
Being a most incessaat employer
OF the expression, we hoped to be
able to help F. 2. A. solve his
problem, but for the life of US wa
cannot remember from whom we
swiped IL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

lemon juice, 1-s teaspoon salt.
cup diced celery, Ia cup broken y
meats. is cup salad dressing
Chill ali the ingredients Comb
and serve nc once I'm lettuce caps.
Spice Loaf Cake
1-3 cup fat, I cup sugar. / 81
rs cup sour milk, 4 teaspoon vzuil
ID teaspoons cinnamon, A temHpr
cloves, IL teaspoon nutmeg, Us NJ
spoon salt, 2 cups flour, 4 tenEpr
soda.
Cream the fat and sugar. Add |
rest az the ingredients and beat
y minutes. Pour into IA loaf NJ
which has been fitted with wni
paper. Bake in "a slow owe for
minutes. Unmold, cool and frcst.
Spice-Frosting
ri tablespoons butter, l-A&biespS
boiling water. n tablespoon hot rraI
4 teaspoon VANILLA Ia teaspoon 4
namons 1-B teaspoon salt 1 L. c'
sifted powdered sugar.
Mix all the ingredients and h
for - minuten. Carefully frost
ton end sides of ths cake.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

81 got a WOW of an idea.
which the visiting star would ap-
pear. When she arrived for this re-
hesrssl she saw Vera. the red
headed girl from the dancing school.
in the wings. She had parted bad
friends with Vera because she had
taken Andy Aiair rom her. but she
walked at once across the stage and
said. "Hello, Ncral I'm glad 10 see
you having your own act
Eat sol" asked Vera, her lip
curling. She turned her back and
walked away, leaving Betty standing
embarrassed.
The rehearsal began. Vera looked
nj the set for the gypsy wagon scene
which was 20 be the background for
her act. Vera watched Betty until
she had half finished her dance.
Then walking into the middle or the
stage. she demanded of the stage
manager. as that long-legged ANA
teur the best you got for that
Ganee."
"she is" answered the stage man
agcr.
Then I will save you the twenty
or twenty-five dollars you are paying
her. ! don't want her in my act"
"she's All right" the stage man
ager defended. ~spiritcdly.
shes m auburn-headed gypsy"
laughed Vera. sarcastically. II new
err saw one with an auburn head or
legs that long Ills Is my act. I'm
not asking you 20 get another WON
an I'm telling you she won't do, and
that's that."
"You are the doctor. ef course"
agreed the stage manager.
When Vera walked eff the stage
he said: Sorry, Brown, but IL IA
her act. Nothing doing this week.
Come back next week and we'll see
II there's a job for you"
As Andy Adair was 20 call for her
that night at the stage door. she
t~eiephcned him a. his home that she
would not be ut the theater that
night.
whats up.s asked Andy.
Your rcd-headed friend Vera N
the solo dancer She IL paying me
back for your deserving her for me
down az the camp.v
shes a eat" laughed Andy.
Where are you-s
In n Of the phone booths In
the lobby
wait fifteen minutes. Ill come
get you"
Betty was lonely and unhappy. and
Only too glad to see Andy and get q
chance "a tell him her sorrows- I'm
~ few minutes she was I'm his car
and whirlinr down the river road
In reply to Andy's Questions, she
told him the circumstances Andv
waS sympathetic. ard said enough
unkind things about Vera to put her
in q good humor. They drors 40 =
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
Menus
9MeDay

BY MRS. ALEXANDER GEORGE
Diner Menu
Spanish Flank Steak Baked Potatoes
Buttered Spinach
Bread Butter
Apple and Celery Salad
Spice Cake and Frosting
spanish Flank Steak. Scrrinx -Four
! flank steak, q tablespoons flour,
4 tablespoons fat, I teaspoon salt. Ia
teaspoon pepper, 4 tablespoons chill
sauce, 1 cup water.
Wipe off the steak with a damp
cloth Sprinkle ID with the flour
Place the fat In "A drying pan and
when hot, brown the steak well en-
both sides. Add the rest Of the in
gradients and a lid and cook very
slowly fer I IL hours. Inspect fire.
quently AZ more water may bs need
ed The steak ~ done when 10 ~
sufficiently tender 20 he broker with
q fork. The steak may be baked IN
a covered casserole II that method IL
preferred TO cooking on top the store.
Apple and Celery salad Serving Four
4 cup diced apple, = tablespoons
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

/ wish 10 discuss the proposal Of creating a joint
congressional and civilian commission TO report 20 the
next congress a comprehensive plan for mobilizinE the
nations industrial resources. cqnalizing war burdens
and minimizing war profits.
4 bin known as the Cspper-JohnsOn bin has been
pending in congress some years. the result Of efforts
of the American Legion. The mtasure was very fully
discussed III 1924 before the house committee on mill
tarv affairs when the secretaries Of war. navy and COM
merce-includinr Presidcnt-elect Herbert Hoover
and also the secretary Of agriculture and Bernard NJ
Baruch appeared before the committee. Mr. barnch
was enc ~ the great factors in the industrial mooii-
i.stion phase Of the World war.
All Of these persons approved the principles o. the
Capprr-Johnson bill. but differed rs % the form -
thc measure, The objection being raised nj the time
that there vas involved the granting OF too muen
power.
The military affairs committee Of the mousse mas
been made aware that the American Legion y very
much impressed with the necessity for this legislation
and congress should give il most thorough consider
alton. In consulting with Senator Reed. Of Pennsyl-
vania. the senator raised the question 81 a combination
.of congressional and civilian personnel o. the com
nittee. but Senator Reed thcurht the proposal Is Of
such unusual and fundamental importsrce that he felt
that 1t would be Objectionable. The proposal Is such
"a tremendous proposition that the inclusion OF both
Legislative and private personnel would be advanta-
geous.
The statement in Secretary Of Labor Davis's letter
70 the Welsh newspaper that So per cent Of the people
in the United States are poor was not lifted from one