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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27
ESTIMATES ON
VALLEY TRUCK
SHOW GAIN
$4,000
Acres Planted To
Cabbage; Spud Acre
age Reduced

There has been a decided increase
in the spring vegetable acreage in
the Lower Rio Grande Valley TIN:
Jason, according to the Chas. Sperle
truck crop specialist Of the u. S
department Of agriculture division
of crop estimates.
Mr.. Sperle completed a survey OF
the Valley crops last week, and esti-
mated the cabbage &C iage at $4,000
an increase of "a per cent, and q
similar increase in the tomato acre.
age. Potatrtis and beans show a de.
crease. Following is the text Of hi:
report
General-Weather conditions II
South Texas to date have been ideal
with the exception of fir I zing tenn
perstures during the latter part Of
December which killed the unhar.
vested fall crops, most Of which had
been harvested. Since til, middle OF
December unusually good weather
has permitted the planting Of spring
vegetables earlier than usual.
Cabbage-The 2 la planted in cab
bage In the Lower Rio Grande Valley
is estimated at $4,000 acres which is
an increase of "a per cent over last
season. The average yield ar acre
this season to date has been around
five tons which is less than il was
one year ago 70 the same date. While
growing conditions have been favor
able with only slight damage to early
paintings caused by low temperatures
in December. the prospective yield at
this time is below that Of last year.
Considerable black rot is prevalent in
Hidalgo county which has reduc ed
the stand in n number Of fields. The
setting Of plants continued up 70 the
middle Of January. The present con-
dition is az per ZEN OF normal.
While the movement TO date has
been comparatively light in straight
cars that moving in mixed cars to
date will probably equal about one
third Of the straight car tonnage.
With continued favorable weather
conditions. indications are that there
should be sufficient tonnage available
during the latter part of February
70 cause a brisk movement. The
peak should be reached early in
March with ample tonnage available
during the entire month and we'll into
the month of April.
The acreage in Nueces and San
Patricio counties Is estimated at 1000
acres. an increase of approximately
II per rent over last season. The
main increases are rerorted in Son
patricio county. while the area IN the
Corpus Christi vicinity Is reported as
Continued on page two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27
Will TALK IN
VALLEY TOWNS
Rev. Toby to Lecture
At Combes And
Santa Rosa

Rev. A. II. Toby will give a lee
turc on law enforcement and show
a free moving picture in conjunction
at the Comhcs Methodist church at
2 p. N. Wednesday, il has beer an
nounced. A similar demonstration
will be made Thursday evening at
the Santa Rosa Methodist church,
Rev. Toby's lectures are made under
the auspices Of the Anti-Saloon
league.
The film "a hc shown Is The Last
Raid Of sheriff Kendall" which IS
said 10 be n AZ the most popular
educational films now IN eircusA-
ton.
Rev. Toby was educated at John
13kS'on college az Stephenvilie'
Howard Payne college at Brownwood,
and at Southwestern Seminary Tie
spent three years with a party Of
United States engineers in the
South Sea islands making a survey
Of those islands. after which he was
returned "a the United States by
the government. aud stationed at
Washington City IN the secret SER
vice department OF the government.
and assigned "a guard the White
House during the administration Of
Presiden; Taft.
After this he resigned from the
government service and engaged in
business for a couple Of years. lie
was then licensed 70 preach and has
been in the service Of the Baptist
church since that time
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27
Will ATTEND :
SCOUT MEET
Van Berg and Murray
To Represent VAL
ley at Dallas

Q. Z. Van Berg, president OF the
Valley Boy Scout council and Tom
Murray, scout executive. will attend
the annual meeting OF the ninth reg
ion 20 be held at the Adolphus hotel
N Dallas Monday and Tuesday, Jan.
IS and ~. The ninth region in
cludes the states Of Texas, Oklahoma
and New Mexico, and about ESQ dele
gates are expected to be in attend
ance.
Prominent among those who are "a
have a part in the program are Hon.
orable Mortimer l.. Schiff. az New
York City. internationally reeog-
lied as one Of the leading financiers
Of this generation and who has given
Is years of service to the Boy Scout
movement; Honorable Lewis ".
Baldwin of st. Louis. president
Missouri Pacific railroad: DR.. Geo.
j. Fisher, Of New York. deputy
chief scout executive and NJ. stan
ley A. Harris Of New York. national
director Of the department OF inter
racial relationships.
All Of the territory in the ninth
region is now served By local OF
ares councils. similar TO the Valley
council and the chief topic for dis
cussion at the regional meeting will
he How best 10 help these councils
function efficiently and how hes; e
make scouting s more potent in.
fluence in the lives Of boys
Frank W. Wozencrzft. attorney
and former mayor Of Dallas is chair.
man Of the regional committee and
James r. Fitch is the regional ex-
erutivA
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27
MEXICO WOULD A
YOUTH TEMPERANCE

MEXICO CITY. Jan. 2s.-iP-
Heneeforth Mexican school children
will learn, among other things. that
aicohoIic beverages when taken in
large quantities have an injurious
effect on the mind and body.
Teaching Of this doctrine in the
public schools forms part or Presi-
dent Portes CHS campaign 10 edu-
cate the people away from the drink
habit He hopes that through learn
ing and acquiring Of an interest in
clean amusements. which the gov
eminent intends 10 encourage. the
people will gradually lose their de-
sire for Intoxicating liquors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27
HONOR VALLEY
SCOUT TROOP
National Recognition
Given Work of Ed
inburg Boys
BY TOM MURRAY
Valley Roy Scout Executive

HARLINGEN, Jan. q. - Scout
Troop 2. Edinburg, within which IS
Eagle Patrol, composed Of Mexican
Scouts exclusively, is a happy group
Of boys, according to advice from
council headquarters.
Early last spring the Eagles began
Il hasdiwork project which consisted
Of an Indian totem pole and a patrol
screen. When completed and pre-
sented 10 council authorities for ex-
hibit, it vas agreed by all who saw
it TO be one Of the most unusual
pieces Of work seen in this section
along the lines of handiwork by boys,
Tom Murray, scout executive, sent
the exhibit to Cornell university.
where il was exhibited before the
fifth national conference Of scout
executives. From there il was sent
to national headquarters in New York
and presented ia the education de-
partment Of tie Boy Scouts Of Amer
lea.
The totem was carved out of a
piece Of two-inch soft pine six feet
long. The top was carved TO resem-
BILE the head Of an eagle, symbolic
ing the patrol anne. Just under tine
head was another face representing
an evil spirit which the boys hai
captured and conquered. II had
horns Of several varieties, and was a
very Eruesome sight. indeed Then
all down the timber different articles
of work, symbolizing the different
types Of Scoutcraft, were exhibited,
including nature work, tracking. tan
ming, woodcraft, carving, painting
etc. One unique feature CT the to-
TEN was the patrol history written
on a booklet made Of rattlesnake
skin and mortised in the pole.
The patrol screen was made Of two
pieces Of building board. four By
four. ard mounted on a frame which
closed on hinges. This was painted
conceivable type of scout work, in
GLIDING leatherwork, forestry, rep
tile study, basketry. handicraft, taxi
dermy. wood carving. woodwork and
rope making. including the difficult
knots and splices.
What made the scouts so happy
was the personal letter each received
from the director of professional
training, Mr.. ]. p. Freeman Of the
national staff. Boy Scouts OF Ameri-
en-. Mr.. Freeman said tAsr the totem
and exhibit had attracted very much
attention among the scout leaders
who visited New York. and that near
Nv all Of them took pictures or the
project in order that they might
take the idea TO other scouts II
America
Mr.. Freeman closed his personal
letter to each scout as follows:
an behalf of the committee on ed.
ueation, I am happy TO accept this
gift and to assure ron that hundreds
OF our scout leaders from all parts
of the country will see and admire
this splendid piece or work and ~
grateful 20 the Eagles Of Troop No
? Of Edinburg. Texas"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27
MEXICAN TROOPS ARE
SCHOOLS

MEXrCo CITY. Jan. es.-tP-
Through establishment az schools AZ
a~rv nnsts throughout the country
the eove--ment has succeeded in re-
dnr'-g illiterac~ ~worg the t-Aops
70 "a pe- cent ~ the personnel.
II is hoped in a few wears 20
vine IL out entirely. The army.
smart from Officers. is made 10
f-~- TIE k~-hfA ~~ie~~~- 81 ~~St
Of fhe recruits never before Rad or
n~-unity to learn 10 read and
writa
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27
Loans Have Credit Value

All borrowed money has d credit
value. that Is TO ssy, a value for the
use Of Ill This value depends on the
security behind II when lent. and the
risk involved in making loans. Sec
and mortgages and land contracts
have their credit worth. points out
Mr. Feep, and very slight reflection
will ccnvinre anyone that such credit
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-23
ALASKA ROUTE
 IDEAL FOR AIR
 PLANE SERVICE
Explorer Aviator FindS Inside Passage Natural
 Route for Amphibians

The Inside Passage" between Seattle and Juneau, offers an ideal route for the operation of amphib- ian airplanes, in the opinion of Horace c. Ashton, F. R. c. S., member of the Explorers Club of New York City, who was pas senger on the Alameda on it's pres ent voyade to Seward He is a licensed pilot and has made flights in all parts of the world.
 There is no question as 10 the practicability of the route and feasibility of operations Of such craft, MT. Ashton said He was impressed with the safety of op- eratisns of service between Se- attle and Juneau and predicted that reliable service would prove successful venture.
 This is his first trip to Alaska. He was somewhat disappointed as the absence of snow, except what could be seen on the mountain tops, and surprised a the abun- dance of timber growth to be seen from the steamers decks. He ex. pressed the hope of having time to stop off here next April on his
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-23
HAROLD LLOYD
 AT LIBERTY TONIGHT

Lovers of the great outdoors have a treat in store for them when Harold Lloyd's next gloom chaser, 'The Kid Brother" comes to the Liberty tonight, because the greater portion of the picture was made in the open spaces of Cali fornia. The Lasky Ranch in Dark Canyon, just outside of Hollywood, provided large measure of the To- cale in "The Kid Brother" while the beautiful waters of Avalo n Bay also provide their quota of shots"
 The story of Tine Kid Brother" is set in tiny town nesting in the mountain foothills. Lloyd gets away from the stereotyped feud yarn, which has been done to death in motion pictures, and throughout the entire not a gun is fired. It's just human interest comedy, ripe with carefully core. lated romance, drama, and with thrills, the type of plot in which the bespectacled comedian revels.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Tn tho Commissioners Court for
 the Territory of Alaska, Eivi-
 sion lumber One.
 Before Frank A. Boyle, Commis-
 sicner and ex-Officio Probate
 Judge, Juneau Precinct. In the Matter of the Estate of
 HARRY J. RAYMOND, de-
 ceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned was on the 31st day Of December, 1928, duly appointed executrix of the last will and testament of Harry J. Raymond, deceased. All persons having claims against the estate of said deceased are requested to present same with proper vouch- Cts attached to the undersigned at 424 Goldstein Building, Ju- neau, Alaska, within six months from the date of this notice.
 CLARA A. RAYMOND,
 Executri: of the Estate of
 Harry J. Raymond, dc, sased. First publication Jan. 2, 1929. Last publication Jan. 23, 1929.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-23

To counteract that force, Cap tain Irving has designed the Gold en Arrow" so that the silhouette area in a dead front is only 12 square feet. Most small light automobiles ave frontal areas more than twice this size.
 Major Segrave will sail for the United States January 30 to carry Great Britain's challenge for the worlds speed record now held by Ray Keech, of Philadelphia. Keech made 207.552 miles an hour at Day tona Beach last winter, the pres ent record.
 William F. Stnrm American man ager for Major Segrave, is already in this country arranging for the speed trials at Daytona Beach.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-23
By WILLIAM E. BERCHTOLD GA. p. Automobile Editor)

<, DAYTONA BEACH, Fla, Jan. 23.
 1otreamlines copied from the
 worlds fastest seaplane, will make
 Maj. H. o. D. Segrave's new racing ' creation look like a weird gilded
 monster.
 Name the Golden Arrow" the new car will be brought to Ameri- ca early in February for speed trials in which Major Segrave be- lieves he will be able to drive
 nearly four miles a minute-235 miles an hour.
 Streamlining power, lightness, strength and controllability are the quantities upon which the new rac- ing car will depend for it's speed, but the streamlining is certain to attract first attention among mo- tor enthusiasts.
 The Golden Arrow" will be diff ftrent in appearance from any rac-I ing car yet created. Three bulges
 n sthe front end will provide space for the three cylinder blocks which project fan like from the crank
 case. The body has been design \ eds to fit the engine like a glove,
 accounting for the major part of the cars appearance. From the
 front it will look like great gild- ed2toad for it will be gilded from stem to stern.
 Special measurements of Major d bSegrave were taken before the car lwas designed so that the new ma- chine might fit it's chosen driver perfectly. There is no waste room A.in the car and every part has been stfeamlined to perfection. Capt J. s. Irving, who designed the Sunbeam" in which Major Segrave achieved the distinction of being the first man to drive faster. tAan 200 miles an hour, is the de- signer of the new car. He has hodeled the streamline effects af- ter these of the Supermarine S-5 seaplane in which Lieutenant Web !. .ster of Great Britain won the 9Schneider cup trophy last year ana recently reached a new world mark of 319 miles an hour. \ The streamlining of this plane { has been considered by many ex- I psrts to be the finest example yet achieved. Since the fuselage of Nhe Supermarine S-5 was designed to contain the 12-cylinder Napier engine which Captain Irving is using in the new Segrave car, the estreamlining is especially adapta- 3 ble to this project.
 Cutting down wind resistance is I of great importance in the design ! ing of fast racing cars, just as it | is of primary importance to the fYHght of airplanes and seaplanes. At speeds over 200 miles an hour Rfhe air is no longer thin sub stance easily penetrated by moving 7 objects. It takes on the form of ] solid wall like water, resisting I the passage of a car with hundreds \ of pounds Of pressure per square Ifoot.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-23
DOUGLAS NEVIS
DOUGLAS FIREMEN PLAY FAST GAME;
 LOSE TO JUNEAU

In spectacular contest, which at tim S resembled a football match, the Douglas Fire Boys lost "a hotly contested basketball game last night to the Juneau All-City team by the score of 24-23
 It was Douglas game until the very last minute of play when Juneau, by scoring a field goal, tied at 23 all The referee then awarded the All-City team free throw, which Doe" Hollmann con verted making Juneau's total 24 points. Douglas was ahead of Juneau throughout the game by two to three counters until this last minute rally which saved Ju- neau the game.
 Although equal roughness was exhibited by players on both sides, Referee Sabin saw fit to call nine personal fouls on Douglas and three on Juneau to try and tame the boys down. Juneau converted four out of nine free throws and Douglas one out of three.
 Camper, the star of the Juneau quintet, slipped d the first bali through the hoop. Manning drop ped in two shorts in quick success sion. Bonner caged short; Cam pen made a short; Bonner got an easy shot and made it; Hollmann dropped in a short and converted a free throw.
 Manning and Bonner each made a short. Manning dropped in a long; Bonner followed with a short; Junge converted free throw; Peterson made a short. Half ended as Balog converted a free throw, with 15 for the Fire men and 12 for the All-City play CTS.
 In the last half Douglas inads
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-23
FREE ENTERTAINMENT

Moving pictures, consisting of scenes to the Westward, secured by Paul Kegel last summer and fall will be shown at the Congrega- tional church Thursday evening, January "A. A number of the westward towns and villages, wal rus on the ice, and other scenes make up the interesting entertain- ment which everyone is invited to see.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-23
EYE TROUBLES

If you are in trouble with your eyes and want 10 know if glasses will improve matters, phone or call for appointment We have plenty of time for this service at this season of the year and will be glad to demonstrate that by both knowledge and experience we are equipped to give you first class service.
 ROBERT SIMPSON adv. AT THE NUGGET SHOP,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-23
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our heart felt appreciation for the genuine sympathy given us by our many friends in our late bereavement. do we wish to convey to the Masons and Alaska Road Commission personnel.
 MRS. FRED PRICE,
 MRS. W. F. BARNETT adv. AND CHILDREN.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-23

BOB TURNER'S AUTO SERVICE
 You know for ten years my motto has been reliability, reason able prices, fine ear and comfort. Call 257, Stand at Arcade Cafe. BOB TURNER. adv,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-23

four field goals to Juneau's five. Manning made 3 shots and Johns on l. Camper scored 4 baskets fol his team during this period and Hollmann made the other. The latter also converted two fre6 throws. The game ended, Juneau leading by one point.
 inatrpe
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-23
Line-ups

Substitutions- Douglass non e.; Juneau: Osborne for Peterson, Pc terson for Helwitch.
 Referee-H. Sabin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-23

way back to the States. He is HOW enroute to Kotzebue Sound to make some investigations and film studies for the American Museum of Natural History.
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-03-23
MURPHYS ARR BACK
FROM MISSISSIPPI
AND ON GULF COAST
Had Great Time Attending Ro-
tary luncheons and Motor.
ing Over Cas-Tax Roads

Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Murphy have
returned from their winter trip to the
south. They were gone about three
months. five weeks of which they
spent at Hot Springs, Arkansas.
They motored south and back and
had no particular experiences with
muddy roads, not even returning.
The Murphys visited three states,
Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama.
The season was dull at Hot Springs,
Mr.. Murphy says, due to the influ-
enza epidemic causing many cancel
lations Of reservations for rooms at
the resort. So they decided to 20
south and went to visit his brother at
West Point, Mississippi, where he Is
q railroad official.
The Rotary club here received
many cards from the Murphys dur
ing their Mississippi sojourn. This
was due to attendance at many of
the Mississippi club luncheons. None
Of the cities in that state are large.
said Mr.. Murphy. so the business and
professional men concentrate on club
luncheons for pastime. The clubs
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-03-23

asnsu Down Paysnsnt-Ea.~ Z: ~
In The h. ci..s.ssss Sss sss ss.l.y s1!.I h.rsain.
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-03-23

set separate days for meetings and,
IN . trip from Tupelo to Westfield,
Mr.. Murphy attended Z Rotary
luncheon every day Of the week, be-
ginning with wednesday.
They continued this trip south to
Biloxi and 0ulfport and over to Mo-
bile. but did not make Florida. The
roads were uniformly good. being
either gravel or cement. \ The SOUTH
ern states they visited have q five.
cent tax on gasoline. said Mr.. Muir
ply. and Florida has been able to
build q fine system Of roads and
kecc cut e read deb: At the same
time as 4 result Of the tax.
The on trouble with the roads
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-03-23

that they encountered was numbering
operations. With the timber supply
IN other sections Of the country more
Or less exhausted. the industry has
grown to large proportions in the
yellow pine country Of the gulf coast
south. The logs are brough out of
the forests during good weather and
tnen trucked to the sawmills when
the weather is too bad for other
work. The result is that the trucks
cut up the roads considerably.
Mr.. Murphy says the Mississippians
have the coffee habit we'll developed.
At 10 q. m. the business men of the
towns drop cares and hic to the cafes,
where they sip coffee. He said he
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-03-23

committee, has taken up the matter
OF organizing local baseball for the
season.
At meeting OF the association di-
rectors. he introduced 4 resolution to
have N. o. Churchill take up the
management of baseball for the sum-
mer. with pledge OF support from
the players and fans of the city.
To organize this support. a meeting
will be held at the association rooms
at o'clock the evening Of April 1. All
the fans arc requested to attend this
and join in the discussion OF seasonal
plans. II this be done. il Is said the
local season will be put on a sub
stant!a! basis nnh everybody con-
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-03-23
Canton May Be Turned
Over to Nanking Body

Canton. China. March 23.-F)e
Developments in the military situ-
alton here today were taken BY OBJ
servers to mean that those now d.
recting the city's affairs planned to
take over the city in favor Of the
Nahking government. Their super
iors, and the city's nominal officials,
are at Marking attending the Kuo-
mintang congress.
There were heavy troop move-
ments over the city and artillery was
stationed on the hill within its con.
fines.
The situation has resulted in some
uneastness and the money market has
become upset. Business is at q stand
still.
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-03-23

1927 Oakland Coach
Excellent mechanical condition and
full accessory equipment. An un-
matched value. A bargain at
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-03-23
PRESIDENTIAL YACHT
is DECOMMISSIONED|
Hoover Orders RecreationaI
Craft Junked as Measure
to Save Y. s. Money

Washington. March 23.-(AP)-The
presidential yaclx Mayflower has car.
ried her last party Of distinguishes
guests down the Potomac.
President Hoover has ordered the
historic vessel decommissioned SO
that her officers and crew may be
available for service on new warships.
The action also is looked upon as an
economy measure, since maintenance
OF the yacht in commission has been
costing the government 100000 q
In laying aside the. Mayflower. Mr..
Hoover has indicated the discontin,,.
ance ot form Of presidential recrea-
ton which has been IN favor Tor more
tnan fifteen years. The yacht came
into service as the outing craft 81
presidents during the administration
Of President Wilson. ana before that
time had been used on several occa-
slons BY Presidents Roosevelt and
Taft.
President Hoover feels that Ia view
Of the needs Of the navy for exnan-
sion and to further governmental
economy the nlainteuance Of tia
snip Is no longer warranted. New
ships that are coming into the navy
create constant demand for more
men and decommtssioning of the
yacht will leave nine officers, q petty
Officers. $50 enlisted men end q ma
rines free for new assignments.
Built in Clydebank. Scotland. In
1895, the MayfloWer Is 273 feet io,,O
has beam Of SO feet and displaces
2,600 tons. It was purchased for the
navy in 1898 at cost Of $430. 600, for |
use In the Spanish American war. |
For two years after the war she was
IN West Indian waters and In the
latter part Of 1902 she was designated |
= the flagship Of Admiral Dewey.