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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24
Prosperity Pollard Of Texas

His friends call him Prosperity Pollard now. His
other name is Tomas Pollard He halls from Smith
county and he is the chairman Of the senate finance
committee. He has let it be known that the senate
appropriations bills exceeded BY only s4000.00O the
anticipated revenue for 1890 and 1881. Prosperity
Pollard" maintains that the state treasury would be
enriched $4,000. 900 during the two-year period. This
is the message Of the Tyler lawmaker to the people
Of Texas.
The state finance committee has adopted a plat
form Of prosperity and We are proud to ecommend
to the state measures which will startle economists
but which will mean a new era in the development Of
Texas"
Prosperity Pollard strikes from the shoulder. He
Is a native Texan and he knows his state and its
wealth. Listen to this: There is no indication Of
any shortage for the present biennium, despite con-
tentions that the treasury will show a 100000
deficit Sept. /. and IL the automatic tax board will
cease politics and levy a 35-cent maximum tax. the
men who have been trying TO thwart development by
tax reduction viii have labored in vain"
A lawmaker with the courage Of conviction de-
serves a place in the picture. Flowers for the living
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24
"A Valley Chamber of Commerce

TWO indictments in the news Of the nation re-
eently should impress upon people OF the Valley the
heed for a Valley Chamber Of commerce.
one Of these Is the feat Of Corpus Christi in TAX
ng q bale Of cotton from the Valley, and moving u
D New York by ~airplane, getting practically all the
credit for the first bale OF cotton Inc oale WAS
GROWN at Edcouch-
Another is the announcement that directors Of the
west Texas Chamber Of Commerce are considering
picking a Valley man as manager Of that organiza-
ton.
with q live Valley Chamber Of Commerce such an
occurrance as the moving Of the first bale Of cotton
out from Corpus Christi, with the subsequent aover-
Using and publicity for that city, could never have
happened. For a Valley Chamber OF Commerce
would see 70 u that the valley received Jul Deheil'
from such an event.
Nor would the possibilities along this line be con-
fined in any sense to cotton. A Valley Chamber Of
Commerce would never lose an opportunity TO bring
citrus fruit from this section into the limelight. and
would seek every opportunity to make known the
wide variety OF produce shipped by this section.
The fact that chamber OF commerce men in the
Valley are 50 highly regarded as to be taken away
by other sections Of the state. 10 help build up these
regions. Is a good indication that the Valley is miss
Ing its opportunities by not organizing at the present
time a Valley Chamber Of and having the
efforts Of its proved commercial executives for the
Advancement OF this section.
J. E. Bell, secretary Of the San Benito Chamber
Of Commerce. president OF the Valley Commercial
Executives Association, and OF the Texas organiza-
ton, IS being strongly considered as the next mana
ger OF the West Texas Chamber Of Commerce.
This is one Of the best chamber Of commerce jobs
In Texas.
Bell has been secretary at San Benito for four
years. and during that time has worked 50 unselfish-
" for the welfare OF the entire Valley that he has
built up a reputation that appealed to the directors
Of the West Texas Chamber Of ommerc Such a
man. with the backing Of the Valley as a whole. could
do wonders for this section as manager Of q Valley
Chamber OF Commerce.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24
The Once Over
THE OLD GRAZ RETURNS
By e Z. PHILLIPS

Scene: Almost any modern university.
The grad is returning for his first reunion Com
pletely amazed by the many changes. he has tottered
to the information bureau for directions).
Secretary: Something / can do for your
Grad: Why, / can just get my bearings here. There
have been 50 many changes
Secretary: How long have you been out Of col
lege7
Grad: Nearly six years.
Secretary: Oh. we've built q new college since your
time.
Grad: So 1T seems. Where's old Totterby Hal,
dear old Totterby?
Secretary: Totterby Hall? Let me think Oh,
I remember now. they tore that down four winters
ago. The new Douglass q. Slessngham Memorial
Library is there now. Eighteen stories high.
Grad: And how will ! find Havermeyer7 / roomed
there in my freshman year.
Secretary: That was one Of is dormitories razed
to make room for the Prentice II. Moultrie 22-story
gymnasium. with swimming pools on every floor and
q polo field in the basement.
Grad: Well. maybe you can tell me how to find
the Thaddeus Twickett Chapel. the dear old chapel
with its uncovered walls. 1t was one Of the love-
lest old buildings on the campus but I can't seem
to locate it.
Secretary: There was such a chapel, I think. 1t
was sold to a uSe-vreck and Junk company to
make wsy for that new field stone and marble memo
rial museum over there. Some millionaire tub butter
magnate left it to the university.
Grad: Tell me. where / can find the historic Ma
than Jennifer Hall? I roomed there during my last
three years In college. I should like to see my old
quarters again. It was practically a new building
then. Surely 1t is still standing.
Secretary Gas a steam whistle blows: There's
what's left OF it over there between that concrete
mixer and those tracks filled with steel girders. One
Of those steam shoVels is scooping up the last few
pieces now. You'd better hurry
CThe old grad turns to hurry across the campus.
He stops in front Of a car full Of building contractors
and Is knocked down. Rising. he starts across the
campus again and is felled by a falling beam. Four
other grads pick him UP and start for the infirmary.
They fall into an excavation for q billion dollar mu-
sic school. Curtain.
THE
"FOUND-In my wagon house SATURDAY. a m. fe-
male dog with seven puppies. cross between police and
hound dog. Unknown to me. q. w. Barrett, Hope
well Junction Courier.
Maybe the community is getting too big for YOU.
mister.
ina Dodo has bought the stock Of a phonopraph
company on information that II has landed a con-
tract to supply all the needles required for needle
beer"
DO o REMEMBER
Away back when a bathing suit would still be In
style the second season.
And back when you had to tote a suit case n
transport her" bathing equipment to the seashore?
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@ 1929
crNrRAI pness ASA TNc-

| pulled his head toward her. teasing,
smiling. her green eyes lit with
little lights that he had never seen
In them before. Slowly she moved
her lips toward his. tauntingly. Be-
fore Kent realized what ne had
done, hts lips were on hers.
Barlow looked up. and Cuddlcs,
seeing him stiffen. looked at Kent
and Vivian. Her heart turned
over. Dovie was standing perfectly
still. staring. She had completely
forgotten herself. Vivian and Kent
were dancing slowly. oblivious to
everyone in the room.
Kent JohnsI Stop that"
II was Dovie. white as chalk. with
her hand on his arm. He stared
down at her. and Vivian stepped
back. coolly. and laughed lightly.
Why Dovie! Can't Kent kiss his
own vife?"
"You-you." she choked. and ran
from the room.
Cuddles was trembling with sur
prise and appreciation Of the scene.
Oh, what a victory! She knew she
must get the crowd out al once, 50
that Vivian and Kent would not
suffer any more embarrassment.
Kent's face was white. and Vivian
looked as though she were going
10 cry when she told them good
night. Bark walked home beside
Pat. feeling a queer lump in his
breast. But he was a man. and
when he bent 70 kiss Pat good
night. she gave him her lips. glad
". and closed her eyes. He stood
in the vestihule Of the Sullivan
house for fifteen minutes, with Pat
in his arms.
That's THAR" she sighed. as she
opened the door Of her little room
But he won't remember me to-
morrow"
Vivian had just crawled into bed
when q light tap came on her door.
Her heart thumped.
"Yes-what is it2
tits me Wv. Can't I come in
a little while?"
Kent! She wanted TO fly to the
door and let him in. But her voice
did not betray her.
oh. it's SO late now-tomorrow
Kent"
"Then-it didn't mean anything
after all-you were just fooling."
She was sick with longing to Be
In his arms. But I must not LET
him know yet, she told herself
wisely and he heard her laugh
and say Good night. Sultan"
CTO BE CONTINUED
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24
Health and Right Living

with circulatory condition. Build W.
your general health and YOU will
benefit generally.
"A. 9. ID. Q.-what causes hyper
acidity7
A-This usually due 70 faulty
diet and poor elimination.
w. N. s. Q-How much should q
girl aged II. So 10 inches tall wriVh7
2-How can ! gain weight
A-She should weigh about ~
pounds.
add to your diet milk. cream
eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables.
Drink two or three glasses OF water
between meals. Make sure that the
bowels eliminate properly. Exercise
freely In the fresh afr and practice
deep breathing. Take cod liver OIL
after meals as q general tonic.
Fried" Q-what causc cramps
in the feet and legs7
A.-This may be due 90 over
exertion or poor circulation
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she saw a little grin turn up the
corners of his mouth.
IF that's what a little air does
to you you better stay out Of the
clouds"
"Moonshine made a bad. bad
girl out Of lii me. but not the
kind Of moonshine your III Dovie
would object to-"
Shut up about hers he almost
yelled at Vivian. and she ran from
the room gleefully.
Vivian was paying more atten-
ton to Dovie than anyone else at
her party. She said she was so
afraid Dovie wasn't having a good
time. There was Cuddles. Bark,
Cubby and his friend. Dick Har-
rington. Dovie, Vivian and Kent.
Cuddles was the life Of the party,
singing. dancing and capering
around. aided by Cubby. They did
some of their old "acts" and kept
the party In stitches. There was
no need for anyone else 10 make
merry.
The rest. all except Dovie. sat
around. slipping highballs slowly
and looking on.
"Oh. dear!" Vivian walked over
and looked at Dovie again where
she sat on the couch beside Kent.
I am Just so afraid you aren't
having a good time at al. I can't
give you a highball or a cigarette!
These girls that haven't any bad
habits or any weaknesses are hard
to entertain"
Dovie laughed her cooling, nerv-
GUS little giggle.
Why. honey. I'm having a lovely
time. Cuddles and Cubby are
5000 funny. They slay me"
Let's take up the rugs and
dance" Vivian suggested. Then she
went over and sat close TO Kent.
between him and Dovie, deliber-
ately.
I'm all jealous of my lii hus-
band. He has danced with every
body in the world. I bet. but his
Ill wife"
Barlow could see Dovie swallow
ing nervously-and he sat back ex-
pectantly. gazing down the end Of
his cigarette as though his thoughts
were miles away. Cuddles and
Cubby began kicking back the rug.
Dick took a hand.
They turned or the radio. and
from San Francisco came a fam
Gus dance orchestra-wild and bar
barrie. Vivian pulled Kent to his
feet.
4C'mon, dance with mamma"
They began to dance. Barlow
danced with Pat. Dick with DOVE.
Cuboy, with a poker from the fire.
place In his hand. went through
TOOL motions OF directing the or
chestra.
Barlow held Pat close and
smiled into her eyes.
Pat" N'
She snuggled closer to him. She
was always happy when she was
dancing. and she had never danced
with anyone she thought quite So
wonderful a. Mann Barlow. But a
lot or good it does me. she thought
| do believe he is In love with Wv
ian
Kent was thoroughly ENJOYING
MS first dance with his wife.
4 didn't know you could dance
so hot" he grinned, and she was
happier than she would have beer
II he had handed her q million
dollars.
"Oh. there are a lot of things
you don't know about me-" she
looked into his eyes. teasing.
He held her closer.
I'm willing to learn. You donr
give me q chance"
Il wonder II I can make him kiss
me. she thought TO herself
here before Dovie go. 1t would be
priceless.
She put her head on his shoulder
and held him close. He was sur
prised. But 1t wasn't so bad HAVING
her head there. She put her hand
on his collar. around his neck. and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24
StarLOre
A EMU SENSING TRUTH

bN AIkUuI DEN.
About the year $50 B. c.. wmH
born a famous 0reek-PythaRnru#-
who was the first man recorded ln
history 10 advance the idea thmt ere
earth is spherical. rotates every "a
hours upon its axis. and m0vas
through space. The weakness 0f w.
thagoras and his school. however.
was that they did not work out Their
theories with any precise r1athernat-
ical detail. When Aristotle reviewed
them 200 years later. he rejected
them in favor ~ a fiat. stationary
earth. and n rotating universe. fnr
the latter appealed 10 the nenaTa.
Thus astronomy was held back for
nearly 200 years.
More tomorrow
Answers t. Foregoing Questions
I. y. Pierpont Morgan. Johr.
England.
2. Paul Claudel.
:. Virginia and Ohio
4. Amos ". "a.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24
Woman's
Body to Learn If
Poison Killed Her

TExARKANA. Tex. June "a
R-The viscera OF Mrs. Cheste,
Peady. "a. who died Thursday nc
her home near Spring Hill. Bowie
county. was enroute to a state
chemist at Austin today to determ-
inc II they contained poison. The
action was at the request Of her
father, Ed Hutchinson.
Mrs. Peady died In commissions
and was buried Thursday. Later,
the father said he wished to clear
up more definitely the cause Of his
daughters death. and the body was
exhumed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24
Voliva And a Flat World

Wilbur Green Voliva is overseer Of the famous
Zion City in the state Of Big Bill Thompson which \ Is
represented in the big pictures by the De Priest-Big
Bill Thompson and the uplift organization. Zion
CITY is the home Of the religious community known
as the World Flat Dwellers. overseer Voliva is
teacher and guide and prophet OF the community.
After making a tour Of South Africa and Europe
he has let IL be known that he Is more firmly liked
IN the opinion than ever before that the earth Is a
fiat and stationary disc.
There are communities in the world over including
the United States. where the fiat heads are in the
majority. They are in the majority and proud OF It,
They believe that the whale swallowed Jonah; they
believe that ne escaped from the belly Of the whale
otter three days rest as fit as a prize fighter ready
for the ringside. This is their privilege. All things
are possible.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24

who am 7? What does Ivy first
initial stand for7 Tn what rthRr
country do / maintain N residcnce7
Who Is the French ambassador ~
the United States2
Which two states have furnished
the most u. q. presidents7
But let judgment run down as
waters. and righteousness as IN
mighty stream" Where iE this
passage found in the Bible7
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24
Chicago Holdup Men
Get $4,000 Jewels
From Wealthy Couple

CHICAGO. June 24.-(R-Benja-
min Bogeaus. wife Of a wealthy
real estate man. was robbed Of Jew
elry valued at $4,000 when she and
her husband were held up today by
two young men as they arrived in
front Of their home after spending
the evening In a cabaret.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24
ANSWERS TO HEALTH QUERIES

ANSWERS III Q1EAAES
II. G. Q-How can 7 reduce? Are
reducing tablets or preparations
harmful in any way2
Aft YOU restrict your diet with
regard TO sweets and starches and
take some regular exercise daily you
should lose weight and benefit gen.
orally. I am not familiar with such
preparations. therefore cannot adj
wise you about them.
A Reader. OF am reducing and
do a great deal OF walking. but as I
am inclined 10 have varicoSe veins
and walking aggravateS this trouble
I am at a loss 10 know what to do
about II. I am dieting and in addi-
ton taking -- after meals.
A.-Do not overdo the walking
keep your diet well balanced. limit
ing the amount of sweets and
starcheS and keep the intestinal
tract clear. Wearing a rubber stock
ing or bandaEe on the legs during
the daytime will help the varicose
veins.
j. 8. Q.-Would II be advisable
for a ma OF %. having n heart muir
muir to have his tonsils taken out
under a general anaesthetic?
A.-This depends upon how we'll
the heart IS compenSating; 7 would
advise you to be guided by your doc
tors Judgment In the matter.
M. q. y. Q.-1s II advisable 70
give N four-year-old child raw fruit,
such as peaches and pears7 Should
a child OF this age eat raw tomatoes
without straining2
Ayes. The tomato juice should
be strained and given n hour be-
fore meals preferably.
T. u. r. Q-What should a girl
weigh who Is n years old and 5 feet
8 inches tall?
A.-For her age and height she
should weigh about l42 pounds.
T.. III. Q.-What is the aus OF
cold hands and feet2
A.-You are probably troubled
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24
Washington Letter
BY HERBERT C. PLUnfnrER

WASHINGTON June 74-"Cohen on the tele-
phone"
This phrase often is heard when an international
conference Is convened IN Washington. And It means
that B. Cohen, interpreter extraordinary. Is ready 70
give an almost simultaneous rendition OF speeches be-
ing made in the conference into language the dele
gates can understand.
To see Cohen at work makes an outsider think that
the man is endowed with supernatural powers. But
the interpreter himself says that his job is as easy
as any other.
The Pan-American conferences on arbitration and
Cancellation and on trademarks furnished Cohen one
Of the most difficult tasks he ever has had.
The speeches were In four languages. There were
delegates who spoke nothing but English. There were
those who understood nothing but Spanish. The Bra
lillian delegates knew only Portuguese. And the Hal
tians knew nothing but French
INTO EAR PHONE
Cohen. as chief interpreter. presided at a tele-
phone. Each delegate was provided ear phones. Co
hens position was near the speaker. AS each word
or phrase was spoken he would whisper into his tele-
phone.
A unit Of the equipment used to magnify the hu-
man voice over a system OF loud speakers in large as
scmhlages or public meetings had been installed.
Great care had TO be taken by Cohen to see that
his own rendition Of the speech did not interfere with
the delivery Of the original speaker. He would move
from one end TO the other Of the delegates table
carrying along his equipment.
Il was up 70 the interpreter to convey the meaning
and ideas Of the speakers address TO the others. It
meant more than merely translating.
RESPONSIBILITY
Approval or rejection of suggestions submitted to
the conference were made on the basis of Cohen's in
depreciation and not Of the original address. The re-
sponsibility placed on him is such that. II he buneles.
the whole proceedings OF the meeting may become ut
terly confused.
Cohen believes that the microphone and earphone
system is a vast Improvement over the old system.
He still remembers international conferences where
interpretations were rendered after the original
speaker had finished talking.
He has no desire to return to the old system. 1t
Is true that being forced to work simultaneously with
the speaker taxes the interpreters mental powers 10
the utmost, but the time saved makes up for It.
The interpreter has little time to get bored un-
der the new system" says Cohen. That is more than
can be said OF the cid"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24

The crime commission Is lucky. As a rule, sucl
commissions can't get their report in before condi
ions cha~nge.-TucSon Citizen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24

California has not as yet been invaded by the Med
iterranean fruit fly. which is bringing distress to
Florida. Is It possible that the western oranges have
no insects appeal7-The New Yorker.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24

We hear very little complaint in these changed
times about the height OF the kitchen sink. but con-
siderable about the position Of the brake and clutch
pedals-Ohio State Journal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24

Persons born on this day are bril-
liant and good takers. A children
they are susceptible to early ln-
prcSSionS which may influences their
whole lives.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24

In this country 1t is the Hopper vote rather thai
the flapper vote which keeps the politicians awake
nights.-Boston Transcript.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24

Nephew Of Late Car Becomes Taxi Driver
Headline. About the only profession in which czariSm
stil exists -Arkansas Gazette.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24

Heven knows best. but it would be nice II some or
these imported insect pests liked dandeIions-Pasa-
dena Post.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24

The republican party is rs years old. The demo-
cratic party Is much older. and last November IL
looked rs age-Hartford Ccurant
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24

us democrats don't care where the republica
marty was born II we could only know when II is goin
70 be laid to rest-Dallas News.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24

Blue Monday" Is famous for It's
depressing effects. A few people ap-
pear to have the blues on Monday
and every other day Of the week.
They are constantly in the dumps.
To them life seems not worth
while. Everything and everybody
seems to be working against you. An
early death Of an asylum Of some
sort Is thought to be the only thing
left. Life Is a failurel
If you yer had the blues you
know the symptoms. The funniest
joke will not bring a smile-on the
contrary 1t seems stupid TO you.
You do not enjoy contact with fam
fly OF friends. All you ask Is TO be
let alone. to die as soon as possible.
Isn't this a dreadful picture7 Yet
how many times you have gone
through Just such al experience.
When the cause Of these speellls
commonly called the blues" Is es-
tablished they will not seem 20 seri-
Gus. Nine times out OF ten an upset
digestive system is the root OF the
! evil.
Indigestion. constipation and the
resulting clogging Of the system. are
the real reasons for your knowing
you are going to die. The intestinal
fermentation produces gases and
toxins which poison the system.
We must not expect TO disregard
the laws OF nature and still enjoy
good health. You cannot have an
unclean intestinal tract and perfect
fu~nctioning OF mind and body. They
simply do not mix.
Over eating-eating too much of
certain foods such as pies, pastries.
rich Eravies or meats. a cOmbina-
ton Of rich foods. will upset the
digestive system. You cannot eat
three regular meals each day and
then eat between meals and before
going TO bed, without paying the
penalty.
"A headache. perhaps nausea. the
blues and many other symptoms
will surely follow such abuse OF the
body organs. The machinery OF d.
gestion and elimination can break
down Just as machines Of wood and
I metal will rebel II o~verworked.
Waste no time In correcting the
trouble. Take a cathartic like cas-
tor oil. follow this with citrate Of
magneSia or milk of maRneSia. Then
reduce your diet to simple liquid or
soft food for twenty-four hours.
You viii be surprised how 500 all
your troubles will disappear. The
blue will fade away and everything
viii be rosy.
With this warning from Nature.
correct your habits. Eat less often
and with more Judgment. Take a
short brisk walk each day. Exer-
| else your muscles. Occupy your
mind with pleasant thoughts-seek
pleasant companions and read good
books. You will be surprised how
such a manner Of living will affect
your disposition as well as your
health.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-24

A.-You are probably troubled