Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-06
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non-sectarian organization. Is spon-
soring the move and hopes to raise
sufficient money to modernly equip
the hospital laundry.
"A washing machine and some
other devices are to be included in
the purchases.
The Mercy Hospital Is one Of
Brownsville's most appreciated in
stitutions and this appeal Is ex-
pected TO meet with hearty re-
sponse.
Good looking young women will
be on the downtown streets
throughout the day. Have your
pocketbook open. for their smiles
will be ample pay for the dona-
tion you make-and the good you
do in helping the hospital will be
surplus profit.
KITE FLYING. a popular youth
full sport at this time of year. may
be a hazardous occupation. the
Central Power and Light company
warns.
BOYS are warned not TO attempt
&c remove kites from the power
saes after they have become en-
sangled. They also are warned
against using metallic string Of the
kind used In tying Christmas
packages.
The lines carry a death-dealing
current and officials fear some
boy efforts to rescue a kite may
result in a death.
No grown-up who has any men,
ory of his boyhood would wish to
deprive the present day youth Of
the JOY Of this kind OF outdoor
sport. but the warning is not amiss.
SAN BENITO and Harlingen
Ais.--t observing Music Week today
1 special programs are to be pre-
SERTED throughout the week In
Brownsville the annual Music club
program 20 be given Tuesday night
Is the only special event OF the
period.
Usually special weeks" are a
farce. but his is one which can
bring great enjoyment TO the pub
lie and create enthusiasm among
the youth Of the land. It is a
period which should be observed
and those who devote their ener-
gieso to the arrangement OF worth
while programs are to be compli-
mented.
A HALF DOZEN projects under
way in the heart of the business
section of Brownsville are adding
much to the appearance OF this
city.
The Texas Bank and Trust Co.
building has just been thoroughly
modernized and the appearance of
that corner of Elizabeth and
Twelfth streets thereby improved.
The building has been succeed
and a modern awning erected the
entire length OF two sides. all wood
work has been refinished and new
doors put up at the entrance Ia
the banking rooms. A tile floor
in. the lobby Is another big i'm
provement.
Across on the other side OF both
etreets one OF the oldest buildings
In Brownsville Is rapidly being re-
placed with one OF the most mod
erf structures In the city. This
building. with a front Of so feet
ON Elizabeth. will have modern
show windows mezzanine floor
around three sides In the interior
and modern lighting and ventila-
ion The main floor is hardwood
it viii be the new home OF Aziz
Brothers mems and women's cloth
Ing store.
The Houston Cafe building. down
Twelfth street toward Levee from
the Aziz location. has been thor
oughly renovated inside and out. A
modern electric sign. new awning
and new doors improve the exter-
for. Inside the dining room has
been enlarged by taking in all the
space formerly occupied by the
kitchen. This dining room. with a
domed ceiling Of jazz stucco fin
ished In polychrome colors OF
brown and green shaded into a
cloudy sky blue effect. and with an
Imitation rock wainscoting. is one
OF the most beautiful cafe interiors
in south Texas. Paneled mirrors
decorate the walls and an imita-
ton tile linoleum floor add to the
beauty Of the interior.
Nine fans and a huge ventilatinr
shaft insure cool and fresh air
The fixtures are modern through
out. They include counter with
20 stools. IA tables. back cases
Tater coolers. Ice cream packer.
ahd new coffee urn.
A large. roomy and light kitchen
thoroughly equipped with modern
devices. has been built at the rear
OF the building.
Just across Twelfth street work
has started on the new White Kit.
chen. This Is located in the Trav.
elers Hotel building and the own
frs say 1t viii be the finest In the
entire South.
On Elizabeth street. between
Eleventh and Twelfth. the room
formerly occupied by the Olympia
Confectionery Is being refinished
inside and out. and this business
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