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detached dwellings in the section be-
tween Tenth, Twelfth, Upshur and Var
mum streets northeast The houses
will have six and seven main rooms in
addition to built-in or brick detached
garages.
X \ X X
Facts About City Growth.
The advertisements are brief, couched
in few short sentences designed to
convey one potent idea about Washing
ton. The first of the series declared:
Millions dream of coming to Wash
ington to see the Nations Capital City,
and thousands upon thousands are real
izing this dream every week. No city
in the world has such a hold on the
imagination of the people. What an
asset-yet this is only one Of the many
reasons why Washington is growing
yes, and growing faster than we in
Washington appreciate"
This was followed by another:
1.-TWO hundred and sixteen million
one hundred and eighty-five thousand
dollars of private capital was spent in
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to the Bureau Of Labor Statistics OF
the Department Of Labor, the cost OF
living has increased only 70 per cent
1.-THE latest data on income and con.
struction operations that Is available
from Federal income tax agencies indi-
Gates that 40 per cent Of the incorpo-
rated contracting organizations are
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gate profit Of the entire industry Is
only 80 per cent.
ut is maintained, therefore, tina:
while the introduction of mechanical
aids in construction has made possible
the increase in wage levels, the in
creased efficiency in management has
not resulted in any similar gains for
contractors" the A. c.. C. concludes.
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improved, wide highways, extended
transportation facilities, new residential
and business areas in all directions
these are basic factors in city building.
Washington is growing"
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lance"
The statement Is made in one more
of the series that:
Startling evidence OF growth may be
seen in every section of Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21
ON REALTY ROW
Reports and Observations
Concerning Business and
D. c. Agents.
Advertise Washington.

Business leaders in cities virtually
throughout the Nation are learning of
Washington's remarkable growth, pres
ent attractions and facilities and of
its future, in circulars being mailed by
the Washington Real Estate Board.
The circulars contain information
about the National Capital, published in
large display advertisements in two
local newspapers, twice week. AS
each advertisement appears, reprints
are made in large number, which the
board mails, one at time, to prominent
individuals in long list of cities.
This Home Town Boosting" pro-
aram is the outstanding feature of the
opening of the Fall season of activities
of the local realtors. The advertising
material was prepared by John A.
Petty, secretary of the board, under
direction of its executive committee.
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Build 20 New House

Breuninger & Phifer, Michigan Park
developers, are constructing 20 semi
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Handiboe With McKeever.

Edward S. Handiboe, formerly loan
manager of Hedges & Middleton and
also formerly associated with Weaver
Bros. and Boss & Phelps, has joined
the sales staff of the new firm of j. A.
McKeever Co.
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SALE-AUToMOBILEs.
STANLEY III. HORNER, INC.
lois, I'LL 14th St. NV.
Main $500.

1926 Buick Std. 4-pass. coupe.
1926 Buick Std. coach.
1927 Buick Std. City. Club coupe.
1926 Buick Master SPIT. I'd.
1927 Chrysler 90 coupe.
1926 Peerless u sedan.
1923 Cadillac victoria.
1926 Oakland coach.
1926 REQ sport touring.
1924 Marmon sport sedan.
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sALE-AUTOMOBILEs.
CUT PRICE
SALE!
3 DAYS ONLY.

WE MUST DO THIS TO
MAKE ROOM. $500 WILL
HOLD ANY CAR UNTIL YOU
CAN TAKE DELIVERY.
EVERY CAR A BARGAIN.
CONDITIONED AND READY
FOR UNINTER R UPTED
SERVICE.
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sALE--AUToMOBILEs.
GRAHAM-PAIGE
OPEN AIR
USED CAR SALESROOM.


USED CAR SALESROOM.
LIGHT sH WRooMs
III I'D E NOTHING YOU
CAN MAKE CAREFUL IN
SPECTION-YOU CAN SEE
THE CAR AND DRIVE 1T
WITHOUT TROUBLE.
THE UNOFFICIAL OPEN
ING OF THE MOTORING
SEASON is HERE. ARE
YOU PREPARED TO GET
YOUR SHARE OF PLEAS
URE DRIVING?
ANY ONE OF OUR
VALUE CARS WILL GIVE
YOU UNLIMITED PLEAS
URE FOR THE SUMMER
MONTHS.
FOLLOWING VALUE
CARS ARE OFFERED YOU
AT VALUE PRICES.
A FACTORY BRANCH TO
GUARANTEE YOU Salts
FACTION AND VALUE.
Packard phaeton, new
paint and tires. :. $3.50
REQ Flying Cloud coupe,
rumble seat ........... 675
1927 Chrysler 80" 4-pass.
coupe OUO
1927 Chevrolet lan.-sedan. $50
6-72 Paige 4-pass. cab. $50
Model 90 Willys-Knight
sedan ....... oUO
Chrysler "58" coach. ..... 325
Ford roadster ........... Us
Ford coupe ............. 100
1927 Hupp IS" sedan. US
1927 Peerless sedan 49,. $50
1923 Graham-Paige 2-pass.
coupe 675
1923 Graham Paige 4-pass.
coupe $500: o9U
1927 Jordan sedan ....... 65
Cadillac ''63" 4-pass coupe $50
Marmon IS" 4-pass coupe. SIS
1923 Graham Paige Clio
sedan 700
1923 Graham-Pa 7-pass.
sedan ................ 1,45O
Peerless sedan 500. $50
Jewett touring ......... 100
Jewett touring .......... rs
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"a LONG
SHOT"
A Complete Stock to Select From.
USED CARS
BACKED BY OUR
NATIONALLY
ADVERTISED PLEDGE.

1929 Erskine Royal Sedan.
6 wire wheels. fully equipped, equal ia
new in every detail. New car guarantee
$3.50.
Nash Automobiles.
of these hne cars. in all body. styles they
are excellent mechanically and in appear
ance sacrifice prices. s2sS-s4sS'
1923 Buick Standard 4-Door Sedan.
real buy for ss4s.
1928 ChrysIer "52' Coupe.
A good clean little car at q big saving;
1926 Studebaker Sport Roadster.
With collapsible top; s4ss.
1929 Studebaker President "8" Sedan.
six-wire- wheel equipment; originally, cost
s2lS0, This is demonstration. real buy
for $3.50.
1927 Chevrolet Coach.
:, Very clean car, mechanically OK; new
Nash Automobiles.
We have a splendid sale on them. Buy
now.
We have all makes and models to
choose from, attractive1y priced for
quick sale.
Liberal Terms if Desired.
JOS. McREYNOLDS, INC,
Studebaker Distributors.
TWO STORES.
1901 14th St. NV.
Branch 1923 L St.
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HAWKINS NASH,
1929 18th St. NV.
1888 14th St. NV.
Decatur 1920.
USED CARS WITH THE
20. X" THAT COUNTS.

20. X" THAT COUNTS.
1927 Chevrolet Coach.
Mechanically. ok has very good tires:
complete. Reduced to $325. With an ok.
that counts
1927 Chevrolet Sedan.
Finished beautiful blue Duco; fully eanin-
ped and carries our guarantee. Only 1915.
with an ok. that counts.
1923 Chevrolet Coupe.
One of the few being offered in similar
condition; new tires; has bumpers. spare
S425 and guaranteed. With an ok. that
counts.
Chevrolet 1923 Coach.
equipped. A bargain at t445. With an ok.
that counts
1923 Chevrolet Cabrioiet (Red).
Has convertible top and rumble seat Pos
PrsS ks sss with u H tss
counts.
BARGAINSi
SEE THESE AT ONCE.
Ford Coupe Qate, very good) $50
Marmon 7-pass. Sedan. los
Ford Roadster. IFS
Essex Coach. lis
r. L. TAYLOR MOTOR CO..
Used Car Annex. Open Evenings.
1901 18th St. NV.
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1923 Odds Coach .$725
1923 Chevrolet Coupe. ......... $50
1927 Chevrolet Roadster ........ $50
1927 Chevrolet Sedan ........ 200
1926 Odds Sedan ................ $50
1926 Chevrolet Sedan ........ $50
1925 Buick Master Coach. ..... 450
1925 Buick Standard Coach. 49,. 400
1925 Ford Coupe ............... Us
1926 Ford Sedan ........... $50
1925 Dodge Coach .............. $50
1924 Dodge Touring ........... 100
1926 Essex Coach ............. Us
20
OTHERS ON BARGAIN LOT.
SIS TO $50.
Oldsmobile- Washington Co.,
1925 18th. Decatur $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-11

BUY
WITH
SAFETY
AT
CHRYSLER
USED CAR DEPARTMENT.
ALL CARS GUARANTEED
. 80 DAYS.
BATTERY, 90 DAYS.

1927 Whippet 4 Coach.
Belonged to q mechanic and is In Al con-
dition; cheap, sass.
1928 Chrysler772 Cabriolet.
today. Perfect in every respect. Priced at
SLOTS for quick sale
1926 Chrysler 20 Roadster.
Newly painted. black and White. RED
stripe. Tires and mechanical eonaitioh good.
1927 Chrysler so Coupe.
CHEAPEST SOss cars to operate il town and cheap
at 1896.
1927 Chrysler 60 Roadster. ..... $3.50
1929 Plymouth Coupe ........ sos
1923 Chrysler 81 Roadster. AS
1927 Chrysler 4-pass. Coupe. US
1928 Chevrolet Coach. ......... AIS
1928 Chevrolet Roadster. ..... AIS
1924 Maxwell Sedan. ......... 135
1926 Packard Club Sedan. ...... $50
1925 Chevrolet Roadster ..... LIS
1927 Willys-Knight Model 20 "A"
1927 chrysier so Coach. $500. SIS
1925 Chrysler 20 Sedan. ....... ASS
Many Others.
Easy Terms.
Open Evenings and Sundays.
H. B. LEARY. JR.. & BROS,
Distributors,
1921 18th ST. NV.
North 1926. Night. North 1926.
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WAKEFIELD MOTOR
COMPANY,
113O Conn. Ave. Decatur 31l0
Open Sundays.
YOU, TOO.
CAN MAKE
AN ENDURANCE RECORD

with an air cooled motor-but un-
like Jim Kelly and Reg. Robbins, it
can be done on the ground with a
used AIR-COOLED FRANKLIN.
Jim Kelly and Reg Robbins broke
the endurance fight with used air
cooled motor. The unused trans
portation we offer in reconditioned
air-cooled Franklins will prove that
unused Franklin transportation at
prices offered are the best buys in
town.
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MOTT MOTORS, INC,
HUPMoBILE DISTRIBUTORS,
1512-16 18th St. NV.
BRANCHES:
1898 18th NV.
1865 Fl St. NE.
REFERENCE ANY BANK IN WASHINGTON

1929
MARMON 70 SEDAN.
(Brend-new)
Cost &2,2O5; offered by us for 81 300 with
new-car guarantee.
FRANKLIN USED CAR DEPT.
1924 18th. Dec. 1886.
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LINCOLN
SPECIAL SPECIAL
SALE OF
RECONDITIONED CARS,
WEEK OF
JUNE 9th TO JUNE 10th,
INCLUSIVE.

We are offering during this sale
some very special bargains, some OF
which are listed below. HERE IS
YOUR CHANCE to make an ex-
ceptional buy, every one in perfect
mechanical condition, ready for many
thousands of miles of real service.
A DEMONSTRATION WILL L
PROVE THEIR MERIT.
EVERY ONE IS PRICED FAR
BELOW THEIR TRUE VALUES.
OPPORT UNITY SELDOM
KNOCKS BUT ONCE, BUY ONE
OF THESE CARS FOR USE ON
YOUR VACATION.
YOU WON'T REGRET IT.
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USED CARS THAT REALLY
CARRY A MECHANICAL
GUARANTEE. BARNES MOTORS
OLD ESTABLISHED HOUSE.
1929 l4th St.
Open Evenings Until 9 PM.
1929 Buick Sport Roadster 81 100
Rumble seat; master motor; looks like
rev, including slip covers.
1928 Buick Master Sedan. 5000
All good rubber; appearance and mechani-
cally excellent.
1923 Buick Standard Coach. -. $3.50
Paint. tires and appearance excellent.
1927 Nash Adv. 4-Door Sedan. $3.50.
Paint. tires, upholstery and appearance
excellent.
1927 Buick Standard Roadster. $3.50
New top. rumble seat; paint and tires ex-
cellent condition.
1927 Buick Standard Coach. $3.50
Mechanically and appearance excellent;
Model a. Ford Roadster. 49,. $500
Driven very little. fully equipped; me
chemically and appearance excellent.
1928 Chevrolet Landau Sedan SAYS
Equal to new in every respect; mechanic
ally and appearance excellent.
1928 Odds. Coupe. ................. 500
This car looks like new: rumble seat; me-
chemically excellent; fully equipped.
1923 Chevrolet Coach. ......... $3.50
Low mileage; mechanically and appear
ance excellent; cannot be told from new;
fully equipped.
BARNES MOTORS,
1929 14th St. NV. Decatur 1890.
Open Evenings Until g.
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THREW" VALUES.

Easy terms. Your car in trade.
40 other wonderful bargains. All
ready to go.
ANY DEMONSTRATION.
THE TREW MOTOR CO.,
REQ DISTRIBUTORS
150o-11 18th St. w.
Phone Decatur 1910.
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l400 PA. AVE. Sc.
Pour rooms and bath.

.fApplS III 0Lu& StOfc. &4U. III
NEAR MERIDIAN PARK-ENTIRE THIRD
fioor; 2 rooms, kitchen, bath and porch:
furnished $3.50 month. Col 2040-J. lie
CONGRESSIONAL APIS, list AND E. CAP.
and bath. S35. furnished, $40.
Weaver Apts.-l and rooms, kitchen and
1870 Cap. SITS rooms. kitchenette and
bath $40: furnished, S4750
l52 st. n.e.--2 rooms. kitchen and bath:
gas ana sleStr!city furnished; $50 and SIS,
Apply j, II. WEAVER, prop, Oxford Hotel,
OF GEO. STEWART, mgr. Congressional
apis lie
1901 MACOMB ST. NW.-FoUR ROOMS,
bath. front. rear porches; large shady yard;
electric refrigeration. near St. Adams
Adults. Apply Apt No. l. IL
5 ROOMS AND BATH. AMI: GOOD con-
dition; white neighb0rhood; heat furnishedas
reasonable. 1907 st. ne. Atlantic 4T4 =
COLoRED-vERY DESIRABLE LOCATI
near Union station. 9 large rooms, h.-wR
CORNER AFT q ) ROOMS, KITCHEN.
dtnette. bath; newly decorated; IS 15S
Janitor 935 Kennedy ST. NV. Adams STA
CONTINUED en- Next Pnrel
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TO BE SOLD
FOR BALANCE
DUE FINANCE
co.
"a Studebaker Touring. ..... 500
Is Buick Touring. ,........... Us
~ Nash Ad 4-pass. Coupe. $50. 4S0
20 Hudson Coach (new paint).. 1875
'2S Ford Fordor ................ Is
'25 Studebaker Coach .......... $50
SEE BOB BAYNE,
WASHINGTONS MOST RELIABLE USED
CAR DEALER.
2012 18th NV.
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STOP.
NO DOWN PAYMENT
NO FINANCE CHARGES.
To property owners or those who can get
q property owner to indorse, by one Of wash
ingtons largest and most reliable USED
CAR DEALERS. All late models. Address
BOX 1894. Star once.
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AUTO wRECKERs.

AUTO WRECkERS.
Cars bought and sold In any condition,
RORERT HERsoNs AUTO EXCHANGE.
100 Fla. Ave. NE. North l04Os.
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l743 CONNECTICUT AVE. COMPLETELY
furnished apartments, each with living room.
bedroom, bath and kitchenette; may be
used as one large apartment. with baths:
maid valet service as desired. Call North
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ROOMS-FURNISHED.

CENTRAL-UnusuaI liv. rm, 7-window BED
rm., grill priv, hreless cooker; handsome.
spacious 2nd fl. Hv.-bedroom, and small
room; freplaces, cont. h. W., janitor; refs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-11

STUDEBAKER brouRham, 1858; has had
fine care; in excellent condition tnTo9snou T.
trade; terms NE. Branch, Dick Murphy,
Inc Buick dealers, 604 H st. ne. Lincoln
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-11

THE NORTHUMBERLAND--N FUR
nished; rooms, strictly modern. Mr.. JONES'
North $3.50.
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I44e N ST LARGE ROOMS. KITCHEN
cite. large closets. continuous hot water,
nh. $40 North 5A29 13s
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STERRETT & FLEMING. INC,
Home OF the Gold Seal Cars"
III 14th St. Decatur 27SS.
Also
Champlain st. at Kalorama Rd.
Columbia $3.50.
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STUDEBAKER STANDARD Six TOURING:
1924: first class. Word of-Honor. guaranteed
in writing; $780, Dick Murphy, Inc, 1885
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sALE--AUT0MoBMEs.
1r~NG~R

REQ sEDAN-s5O down. sf6 per month.
Repafnted. new tires, excellent condition.
Warrington Motor Car Co., 2os5 18th NV.
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THE CLIFTON, 1898 CLIFTON sT-FoUR
large rooms. nicely furnished; SITS. Janitor
or ROGER 3. SMITH, 3i4 9th st. NV. IS.
412 COMMODORE APT. POTOMAC 1900
Attractive, cool; one room, large reception
hall, kitchenette with Frtgidaire, bath; sub
let June Is to Sent Is to Desirable tenant
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-24

HONOLULU Up An Hawaiian
couple, to celebrate the birth OF On
daughter named her "UmiakaOkal-
Observation-Disclosures" which
means "Ten-< yes-of-heaven-are-
watching = over : the : flower of-the
m0untain-glrl Friends OF the
couple call the iaby uni"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-24

benefits congress expected 70 result
from consultations d that short
lines, weak In many instances,
would be changed from independent
carriers into branch lines Of trunk
systems, thereby providing neces-
sary equipment. facilities and funds.
Consolidation OF IT,, weak with the
strong also vas expected to assure
continued life and usefulness for
the smaller lines. Finally, 1t was
hoped the increased efficiency and
savings that might result from
single management and long hauis
by single systems instead Of null
tiple hauls would result In lower
rates.
That this would result Is doubt
ed by Representative Huddleston,
democratic member Of the Inter-
state Commerce Commission COM
mittee, who believes consultations
often lead to dangerous monopo-
lies" ant should be discouraged
unless there Is actual economic need
for them"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-24
GOTHAM FETES
ON XMAS EVE
Ten Thousand 10 Gather
Tonight to Broadcast
Holiday Carols

NEW YORK, Dec. 24-R1- The
spirit Of Christmas dominated the
slippery sidewalks OF Kew York
today.
From upper Fifth Avenue where
lveried chauffers carried gaily
wrapped bundles for smart shop
pers to the tumbled tenements un-
der Brooklyn fridge the spell OF the
holiday season made itself mari
fest.
Open handed generosity, marshall
ed by charitable organizations. in
vaded hospital wards, orphanages
and other institutions to see that
not wen the most wretched was
forgotten.
While the city prepared to care
for its own, the outside world was
not unheeded, for New Workers
pressed transatlantic IL ers, airmaiI
and the radio into service to car
Nv greetings Of the season TO the
corners or the earth.
The voice or the city, lifted in
Christmas carols, will be heard to-
night when loco assemble IN Mad
ison Square park from where the
songs will be broadcast through
WEAF and r a...ed stations thro-
ughout this country and TO Europe.
The singing will be led by $500
trained choristers and the bands
Of the city Iolils and fire depart
ments. NIoyor James j. Walker will
open the exercise
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-24

ROME R- Theological stGdenh
of all denominations EnA now pDgf.
uune military service in Italy nr
III the age or Is by virtue 81 -.
Lateran treaties Ordained nrles..
and certain classes or monk NJ.
exempt from joining the col0rs WV
cept in case or general m0bli7a-
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-24

revealed 70 police plans 20 hurl
bombs nc the train carrying the Bel
gian royal family from another train
which would pass IL on q siding at
Milan.
Bierni himself confessed he came
to Belgium to murder the italian
minister OF justice, professor Rocco.
Police believed him TO be connected
with Fernando hi Rosa. Italian anti
Fascist who made an attempt again.
So Prince Humbert's life on his visit
here to announce his betrcthaI.
The newspaper said italian and
Belgian ministers were to have been
killed In the event plans for the mar
rage were carried out. Premier Henri
Jaspar. minister OK justice Janson.
and defense minister BroqueviIle re-
ceived letters threatening death un-
less they prevented the wedding.
The Independence Beige Is the
organ or the Liberal party and gives
special attention 70 diplomatic and
foreign news. The Liberal party Is
one OF the government coalition.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-24
COUPLE WEEDS
BY TELEPHONE

WACO. Tex, Dec. 24-H=They
waited fourteen years. but last night
Miss Rethel Pharr and Homer EaKln
became impatient. Miles and miles
separated them, but today MISS
Pharr was Mrs. EakIn after resort
ing to the long distance telephone.
"A hookup, with extension teIe-
phones for the witness, was ar
ranged, with Miss Pharr here and
Eakin in Cleveland. Ohio. Justice
Aubrey Morris Of Waco said the
minute service from this end OF the
line.
Eakin's witness was asked TO sign
an affidavit and mail it TO the
justice. Eakin himself t~elegraphed
a health certificate from Cleveland
to comply with the Texas law.
A Christmas dinner at Chiffon.
Tex. IA years ago. was the scene
Of the romance's inception. There
the bride. then six, met the groom.
then EIGHT. Eakin Is a nephew OF
the brides step-father.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-24
WORK
CHECK LOOMS

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Dec.
24-tP-Two Developments In an
effort to erect highway bridges
across the Red River by Texas and
Oklahoma were noted today.
Elmer Thomas, Oklahoma state
senator, said he had learned III a
letter received by j. Berry King.
attorney general Of Oklahoma, tnau
members Of the Texas congressional
delegation might undertake to pre-
vent enactment Of Legislation Ell
abling Texas and Oklahoma 20
erect bridges over the stream
alongside toll bridges.
The second angle was the re-
lection Of an offer Of the Preston
Bridge Company for the sale OF
the toll bridge over the Red River
south Of W0odville TO Texas am
Oklahoma for $4,000. The highwa
commission advised directors Of the
company II would Join Texas in
paving not more than 500 600.
The letter TO King said tit nov
appears rs II some OF our Texas
friends are to undertake to block
the legislation. Congressman Ray
burn. who represents the distric.
south OF Durant and Hugo, Is OPP
posed 70 the bills.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-24
MALLENPLANS
BASEBALLPARK
Active Movement on Foot
To Establish Winter
Training Camp

MCALLEN, Dec. 24-An active
campaign Is under way in McAllen
TO raise a guarantee the posting Of
which would insure the use OF a
McAllen baseball park as a winter
training camp by one or the teams
in the Western league, according to
Whit Rogers. secretary OF the Nc
Allen Chamber Of Commerce.
Harlingen, San Benito and
Brownsville are understood TO be
conducting q similar campaign in
an effort to establish the utility Of
tk1 Lower Rio Grande Valley as an
ideal winter training camp, for base
ball clubs.
II the guarantee Is raised-and
two committees. one representing
Loyal Service Post No. 81, American
Legion. and the other composed OF
members of the McAllen Chamber OF
Commerce, are working on the pro-
poSal-the four clubs viii come to
the Valley for a training period Of
several weeks. Each club viii bring
with it at least thirty players, Goa
ches and sports writer's from the
respective newspapers IN the va
rious cities. Exhibition games will
be scheduled for a four or five-week
period.
Local baseball fans are enthusiast
tic as to the possibility Of establish
ing McAllen and the Valley al a
training camp for the big bali clubs.
It is remembered that the st. Louis
Cardinals. and Connie Mack's Phil
adelphia Athletics trained In the
Valley during the winter Of 19l9-l920
playing a number OF exhibition
games in McAllen.
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SUMMARY

Baromteric pressure was moderate
" high throughout the southern
two-thirds OF the United States
this morning. and relatively low
over the northern border states. Ex-
cept for light, widely scattered pre-
cipitation the weather was generally
fair to clear throughout the country
since last report. Temperatures
were still subnormal to unseason-
ably low in the southern and east
ern states this morning, but moder-
ating throughout the Plains and
north-central states. Light to heavy
frost occurred again last night IN
ali the Gulf states, with freezing
temperatures nearly to the Gulf
coast in Texas and Louisiana.
WEATHER BULLETIN
First figures, lowest temperatures
last night; second. highest tempera-
lures yesterday; third. wind We
locitv at s a. m; fourth, precipi-
tation in last "a hours:
Abilene ..s..J& D. 10 w
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So;

Is a prescription for
Colds, Grippe, Flu, Dengue,
Bilious Fever and Malaria.
II Is the most speedy remedy known