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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-12
Health and Right Living
By ROYAL s. COPELAND. M. ID.
Former Commissioner of Health,

Have you noticed that some Of
your friends are never without the
"sniffles'? They appear to sniff
and sneeze on the slightest pro-
vocation.
1t Is q remarkable fact that some
persons appear to have no resist
ance to whatever 1t Is that causes
colds. Why Is this?
There are certain conditions
which the doctors call reflex"
troubles. That is, the real cause
Of the disturbance may be a long
way off, and the symptoms do not
give a direct clue to the real all
ment.
Some attacks of sneezing are OF
this type. In nervous persons they
may be the effect of a reflec. Wom-
en-, perhaps more than men, may
be afflicted In this way. At GER
tain periods they may never be
free Of the symptoms we usually
describe as a cold"
Then. we meet other persons who
have very poor resistance to disease,
to colds, particularly. If they
don't watch out. they suffer from
one cold after another.
Such persons are likely to be
~neglectful of their eating and other
habits. The digestion Is sluggish
and the lower intestine Is blocked
with food waste.
1t Is a very interesting thing thai
indigestion, constipation, bloating,
heartburn and other familiar
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-12
Pay for the ]. p.

Sen Walter c.. woodward is responsible for the
law relating to the fees to be paid justices of the
peace. According to Woodward law in each criminal
case tried and finally disposed Of. the county pays
to the justices of the peace the sum of $3.50, this
to be paid upon the sworn account of the Justice,
accompanied by the affidavit of the county attorney
that the case was tried and disposed of, that the
state was represented and in his opinion sufficient
evidence was presented to justify the trial.
This fee is not taxed against the defendent. It is
a fee to be paid by the county.
Another law provides that upon conviction the JUS
tice of the peace shall tax against the defendant a
trial fee of 81. This fee when collected is to be paid
into the county treasury. According to the author
of the new fee laws they simply mean that hereafter
the justice of the peace in assessing a fine shall tax
against the defendant a 81 special fee, but no cost
shall be taxed for services rendered by the justices
but the justice of the peace may tax against the de-
PENDANT such cost as may be incurred by the sheriff
as has always been the case.
This makes it easy for the Justice of the peace.
He is not to be deprived of the honor and emolu-
ments of his office.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-12

signs OF delayed digestion, may be
forerunnerS of a cold and may re-
suit in repeated colds. The system
appears to be poisoned and, in con-
sequence, the vitality Is lowered.
Nine times out Of ten q sore
throat is accompanied or preceded
by constipation. Tonsilitis, even, or
"quinsy sore throat" may be aS5o-
ciated with this intestinal dis
turbance.
What I am attempting to do Is
to make plain that colds do nor
come out Of a clear sky. Almost
invariably something has lowered
the resistance and preparedaA the
way for trouble.
Getting very. very tired may have
q similar effect. There can be no
doubt that habitual fatigue is dan
gerous. 1t does not pay to exhaust
the vital energies by such prac-
tice.
Over-worry Is another factor. It
causes loss of sleep and appetite.
A few days of sadness and mental
depression will make the victim
ready for any infection that may be
passing.
Vigorous health, abundant sleep,
plenty Of fresh air and exercise,
and particularly proper eating, will
keep the body In good trim and
prepared to resist disease. If you
have an endless series Of colds
you must suspect that something is
wrong somewhere in your system.
OF course, there comes q time
when the tissues Of the nose and
adjoining parts may become chron-
ically inflamed. Then you have
nasal catarrh, but that Is another
story.
Get rid Of your colds by building
up your body. With good general
health you are unlikely to have
them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-12
Washington Letter
BY HERBERT C. PLUMMER

WASHINGTON, April 12.-The last soldier Of the
confederacy in the halls of congress-Maj. Charles
M. Stedman of North Cardinals back in his Of
flee on Capitol hill awaiting assembly of the special
session.
He is 88 years old. But despite his age there re-
mains many Of the characteristics that caused him
to be described in his youth as "the ideal of the
dashing confederate soldier" He has refused to
surrender to the advancing years.
Major Stedman is regarded by all as the grand
old man of congress, and the last hero statesman Of
the south's pride and veneration. His personality
and the magic Of his face and manner have won
for him the esteem of all who know him.
His has been a most romantic life. He entered
the University Of North Carolina at the age Of Is,
and was graduated from that institution in 1861.
He received his diploma, but before the commence
ment exercises responded to a call for volunteers
and enlisted as a private in the LIST North Carolina
regiment. He served his first six months as a pri-
vate. At the end of that period he was promoted
from the ranks to the rank Of major. He served
under Robert E. Lee.
Major Stedmans likeness to the great Lee is
startling. In fact, his resemblance to the confeder-
ate leader is so great that several motion picture
companies have endeavored to persuade him to take
the part Of Lee in films. These offers, however, he
has steadfastly refused.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-12
Valley Climate an Unworked
Gold Mine

California and Florida are famous for their oranges,
grapefruit and winter vegetables.
They Valley rapidly is attaining fame for pro-
ruction of the same srticles-and there is reason
to believe the consuming public is finding our pro-
ducts superior in quality.
But California and Florida are selling another
asset which is yielding much larger returns. Climate.
Tourists are spending more money annually with
in the borders of those two states than the COM
bined gross receipts from all farm products.
A survey of the United States Census bureau re-
veals that more money was spent by tourists in the
United States in 1923 than the gross receipts from
all agricultural products for the same period.
This survey revealed that more than 100000 auto
mobile tourists crossed the borders of their home
state on vacation tours during the year. An equal
number of people made tours inside the borders of
their homeland.
In other words, practically two thirds of the popu-
lation of the nation went "vacationing."
Of the ~66.O0o.0O0 persons who travelled by auto
mobile not more than 100000 visited the Lower Rio
Grande Valley of Texas-to make q very liberal
estimate.
Yet the comparatively small portion Of those
bent visitors who did wend their way to this section
spent enough money to bring a smile to the coun-
tenances of hotel and restaurant operators. Their
presence was and is felt by dry goods and clothing
merchants, by grocers. by "the butcher. the baker
and the candle stick maker"
Tourists travel is the nations leading market and
the principal remand is for climate.
This is a commodity of which there Is not an
oversupply. There is no danger of overproduction.
The Valley has the goods-the next thing is to sell
them.
Some things remain to be done before we are
really prepared to cash in on the unworked gold
mine.
More variety of entertainment must be provided.
and this must be done in advance Of the demand.
The recreation facilities must be at hand when the
visitor arrive. He will not await the construction
of gold courses. the stocking of fresh water lakes
with fish, the building of pleasure piers on our in
comparable beaches, the building of all-weather high
ways to the recreationo centers.
More and bigger hotels will be demanded, but this
be taken care Of as the capacity of present hostelries
are taxed. Men with money to invest will care for
this
After the recreation facilities are provided the
66,O00,000 people who hunt a warm climate in winter
and a cool one in sunmer must be told about them.
and about the delightful climate.
At present the Valley is working this rich gold
mine by the pick and shovel method and is turning
up rich pay dirt" More PICK and shovel men are
homeland and tells Of the wonderful climate and the
ideal vacation land.
But at best this is a slow method and anitquated.
Installation of modern machinery is needed.
National advertising will provide the machinery.
It is time some concrete plan was formed to really
work the 'diggings."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-12
ANSWERS TO HEALTH
OITFRIES

A. T. w. Q.-Is there any cure
for angina pectoris2
A-Although there Is no real def
mite cure, with proper treatment
the condition "a be improved.
r. M. H. Q.-what should q
girl weigh who is IS years old and
5 feet, 6 inches tall?
A.-For her age and height she
should weigh about 100 pounds.
D. M. Q.-Would diseased ton
sis cause me to have tonsilitis2
Ayes. 1t would be wise to
have the tonsils removed, If they
are diseased.
H. K. Q.-Hcw much should q
girl aged 16, 5 feet 10 inches tall
weigh, also a girl age Is, 5 feet 8
inches tall?
A.-They should weigh respect
lively about 142 and 1T pounds.
G.-I would appreciate your opin-
ion on insanity?
A.-What kind Of insanity do you
wish to know about? For furthe-
information send a self -addresse9
stamped envelope and repeat yc
question,
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me for being eighty now because ]
am on the go all the time. Never a
day passes that I'm not down town
and all around to see my friends.
The other day when ! stopped
by the drug store TO get another
bottle Of Sargon, some women were
there and they talked SO much
about the Sargon treatment tat l
couldn't get a word in edgewise.
But I know just how grateful they
felt because Sargon certainly put
me back on my feet and restored
me to good health.
Il suffered with stomach trouble
for ten years. 1 had indigestion all
the time and everything I ate dis
agreed with me. I had heartburn
all day long.
MY liver was sluggish, my in
teStineS were clogged with poisons,
and I suffered terribly from conStl-
patton. I took all sorts Of strong
purgatives but they gave me no
permanent relief. I could hardly
sleep at nights.
"Sargon is different from any,
thing else in the world, and as a
strengthening, invigorating tonic
it has no equal. It just made my
stomach like new with its soothing
effect and I don't have IN ache OF
pain in my body. My nervousness
is gone and my sleep is sound and
reStful. The Sargon Soft Mass
Pills were just the thing to tone up
my sluggish liver and put it back
to work. Their laxative action Is
gentle but thorough and I am en-
tirely relieved of constipation.
Everybody says I am looking
thirty years younger and I'm feel
ing as young as T look"
The above statement was made Q
few days ago by w. M. Blow, well
known retired farmer who lives at
2708 Avenue F., Fort Worth, which
has been his home for the pas
eighteen years.
Sargon may be obtained III
Brownsville from CisneroSk Drug
Stores; in La Feria from Malone
Pharmacy; in San Benito from
Palace Pharmacy; in Los Fresnos
from Butler Drug Co, and in Rio
Hondo from Rio Hondo Drug Store
ADV.
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THE lower road, I believe the
porter called it," interposed Charlie.
That's right. Lower moor road.
Gloomy old house on the right side
Of the road. Wonder if you know
it?"
would It be Coomber 'Ouse, ]
wonder now?" queried the maid.
"Ah, that's the name!" cried Ru-
pert. "Coomber House. I'll bet it's
hautned!"
Again the maid proved disap-
pointing. At least, she said nothing.
But perhaps her eyes spoke.
Tell us-is it?" demanded Char
lie, blatantly, since subtlety had
failed.
Well, sir-there's some think 1t
is" replied the maid.
mo! Really?"
GAY sir. We've got a gentleman
,stayin' with us now who says 1t is.
I think he belongs to the Physical
Research or some such name.
There's supposed to be dead miners
there, lamps and all"
well, I'm dashed!" exclaimed
Charlie.
DO you believe it?" asked Rupert.
Tell us some more"
(TO BE CONTINUED
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WORDS

A naturalist had gone to col
lect specimens, and he went about
unarmed. One day, while treking
through the jungle, he encountered
a ferocious-looking lion. He gazed
at it steadily, murmuring a few
words, and the beast skunk away.
Five minutes later he encoun-
tered another brute, and repeated
his procedure with success.
On his return home he retailed
this story to friends. 1t was re-
ceived specifically.
But tell me-" asked one of his
listeners, what were the words
you spoke that made those lions
run away?"
ooh" said the naturalist. Il
merely murmured to them, You'll
be expected to say a few words
after dinner"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-12
Mrs. Gam Wins a Victory

With the social status Of Mrs. Edward Everett
Gam. sister and official hostess of Vice President
Curtis, off. cially determined, the Hoover administra-
ton will be able to turn to the next serious problem
confronting 1t.
It has been decided by the diplomatic corps, at a
meeting in the British embassy. that the good lady
Is entitled to rank and honors usually accorded
the wife of the vice president.
This decision will bring a sigh of relief to an anx-
fous and excited American public.
It now will be unnecessary to refer the case to
the world court for a decision, as had been suggest
al by Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska In a
letter to Secretary Of State stimsons
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-12
BYrJ.JEFFERsoN FARJEoN

you at this disgraceful hour" said
the young man, who was not unlike
Lord Maple-H Nottingham, "but can
We get a oom here for the night?"
Eyes, sir" replied the maid, who
would have turned out of her own
if need be when they spoken to in
so ~gentlemanly a fashion SO differ
ent from that surly beast who bark
ed at her a week ago. There's
rooms, an to spare
Splendid! We're in luck!" ex-
claimed the visitor, and turned to
a companion behind him. "All Sc
rene, Charlie-we won't have to
sleep In the road" Then he turned
back to the maid. How about our
carp"
1.-The gate to the gerridge is Jest
round the side there" answered the
maid. III ave it open for you in
arr a minute"
She disappeared, and Rupert re-
turned to Charlie, who was waiting
by a car.
where's Juliet gomez" inquired
Charlie.
ITO get a key or something" said
Rupert. This looks rather a jolly
inn. Well probably find it quite
picturesque in tomorrow's sunlight.
Meanwhile, Jul,ec, herself, from
the littleg limpse I got of her, sup
plies an arreSting picture" murmur-
ed Charlie.
Shut up" frowned Rupert; "or
she'll hear youi"
A few moments later. the gate
round the side swung back, and the
Armstrong Siddeley was put to its
well-earned rest. Back in the hall,
Charlie made a tentative suggestion.
Il don't suppose" he remarked to
the maid, "it's possible to get a tiny
bite before turning in?"
It would not have been possible
had Charlie been alone, but when
you have a companion who resem-
bles Lord Maple birmingham, you
can count on practically anything.
Il could get you a bit o cold
meat, and some chees," breathed the
maid.
"What-at II o'clock?" exclaimed
Rupert, with subtle admiration.
"You shall ave it in two ticks, If
you'll jest 60 in the coffee room,
answered the maid, all agog to pro-
vide the miracle.
And it proved to be a very worthy
miracle. To the cold meat and the
cheese were added pickles, bread
butter, lettuce, and biscuits, with a
fruit piece in the form OF q not
quite ripe tomato.
The maid showed no disposition
to retire while they ate, and the
two guests utilized the occasion.
Charming district, this" began
Rupert.
Eyes. sir" replied the maid. But
quiet. like"
ITS certainly quiet" agreed Ru-
pert.
We've hardly met a SOUL" added
Charlie.
"Ah, but you'd hardly expect to
meet many people at this time OF
night, would you?" suggested Ru-
pert, turning to Charlie, while still
watching the maid out OF the corner
of his eye.
True" admitted Charlie, also
watching the maid out of the cor
ner of his eye. "All the same. I
shouldn't think you'd meet many
people even in the day time in
some Of the lanes we've been
through"
THAT one we got lost in, for in
stance" said Rupert.
1.-THE empty house we inquired at,
you mean?"
Eyes. There's a gloomy spot for
you If you iike!"
AS the maid did not take the bait
Rupert resumed, after a short
pause:
what do you think of that? We
called at an empty house to find
out the wayl"
This observation being addressed
to the red-robed attendant, she was
constrained to reply.
You neveri"
Yes, we did. It was on the road
to some old, disused mines, I think
-"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-12
Star Lore
Birth of the Solar System
Theory of Dynamic Encounter)
D. A%l - Cor@a~Aa.


Billions of years ago our sun was
just a lone star, when there passed
by, at the possible radius distance
of Neptune, another mighty star.
At that star swept slowly by, its
huge gravitational mass had a erup-
tive tidal effect on the sun The
sun, being an immense gaseous body
in a state of flux, responded to the
tidal pull of the strange passing
star, by squirting forth streams of
-incandescent matter; the torn-off
nuclei, large and small, moved to-
ward the passing star at a tangent
to the sun. But the sun had suf-
ficient gravitational attraction to
retain the disrupted parts that now
circled in orbits around their pri-
mary.
Answers to Foregoing Questions
/. William @. McAdoo; Eleanor
Wilson McAdoo; John w. Davis.
2. Chosen.
3. Lena.
4. I John ii, 4.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-12

Who am /? Who is my wife? BY
whom was I defeated for the demo-
cratic presidential nomination In
1924?
What is the official name of
Korea?
Which Of the three great rivers Of
Russia bears a woman'S name?
He that saith, I know him. and
keepeth not his commandments, is
a liar, and the truth is not in him"
Where Is this passage found in the
Bible?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-12
Looks 80 Years d
Younger, StatM'
All His Fro

Il an eighty years old-(A6ust
think-I have actually gaia eight
pounds since I started 800 Sargon
treatment. Not only that but it
has given me new life and strength
that no one would hardly take
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-12
The Once Over
WHEREIN MIR. TWITCHELL is DEEPLY
CRATEUTu
BY H. 7. PHILLIPS

(Setting-up exercises were branded silly, super
stitious and artificial today by DR.. Jesse Fiering VIII
liams of Columbia Teachers college. jumping from
bed at the sound of an alarm clock and going through
radio calesthenscs was denounced as absurd by DR..
Williams, who stated also that the alarm clock dam
aged the nervous system and should be abolished
News item).
Dear Dr.. Williams:
I salute you as a courageous citizen. OF all the
views advanced on any and all topics during the pres
ent year, yours are the most comforting and it took
a brave man to broadcast them. Anybody who doesn't
hop out of bed and wriggle around like a wounded
|crawfish in the interest of health and a better waist
line is considered a bad citizen, a poor specimen and
something of silly oaf, and I salute a man who has
nerve enough to hold otherwise.
I have been doing setting-up exercises for years
and don't feel any better than when I began. Sym
metricaly I am as hard on the eyes as ever. All I
have got to show for years of twisting and weaving
is a hatred of gymnasium workers and feeling of to-
tai irreverence for the memory of Walter Camp.
I have always felt that these setting-up exercises
were the bunk, but I have been a slave to convention.
There have been mornings when I skipped the calls
themes, but I would always go back to them after
a day or two with the feeling that they were a sort
of public duty. I had come to regard the daily dozen
as a form Of patriotism. All that I needed to stop the
nonsense was a little public encouragement from some
man Of distinction. and you have set me free.
also approve of what you say about alarm clocks.
They ruin my nerves and I would toss my clock out
of the window were it not for the fact that when I
sleep over and am late to work the rebuke I get from
the boss does more damage to my nervous system
than the alarm clock does.
Your denunciation of the cold shower gives me
great comfort. too, as I have always been opposed to
this barbarity and have taken this kind Of bath only,
when shameo into 1t by a lot of yaps who knew no
better.
Now, there is only one more thing I want you to do
to make me very happy, and that is to come out and
tell me that a man Is a fool to lay off potatoes and
soups and pastries. Like eight out of ten Americans
l have been on a diet, but it doesn't seem to make
any difference in my general appearance or vigor. 1
still look like a sack of oats and feel that all forms
of work require a great effort. If you would only
denounce diets it would make me very happy.
Hoping you will oblige me, I am,
TWTTCHELL.
SEASONAL CASUALTY
I slew a man this morning
The first pest Of the year:
He blurted without warning.
well, summertime is here!"
The latest run1or In book circles Is that Joan
Lowell, author of Cradle of the Deep" is to marry
Trader Horn with Congressman Morgan as the best
man.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-12
A GRAND OLD MAN

n AsEAAN -o1D AA1N
They say down in North Carolina that in his dis
trict it is regarded as almost criminal for any one to
even think Of running against him for congress. 1t
is not hard to believe.
On the occasion of his eighty-fifth birthday the
lower house of congress took cognizance Of 1t, and
republicans and democrats alike Joined to pay trib-
ute to him. Every member Of the North Carolina
described him as representing the very
highest ideals of his land and birth" and the house
adjourned 10 minutes that the members might per-
sonally felicitate him. This is said to be the first
time that the house has so honored one Of its hv-
ing members.
Major Stedman is known as one Of the greatest
orators in the house of representatives. Capitol hill
still talks about the speech he made in defense
of the bill to pay dependent families of national
guardsmen. 1t was the greatest speech Of the old
mans career.
IF any member here has a doubt as to how he
should vote, let him read what North Carolina did
for the soldiers and their fsmilies during the civil
war, and then 60 to~Statuary hall and look at the
bronze image of Gov. Zebulon Vance, who directed
the work. and he will discard all doubt and come
back here and vote for this bill with JOY, delight
and enthusiasm"
These were his closing words, and they stirred
such patriotic enthusiasm that only two members
Of the house voted against the bill.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-12
Tod2Y's HOrnScone

Today's Horoscope
Persons born on this day are quick
in thought and action. They like to
plan things secretly and are pro-
voked If their schemes are disclosed
before they are perfected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-12
TIRELEsS WORKER

Despite his s8 years Major Stedman continues
a life of activity that amazes his colleagues. He IS
seldom absent from his office in the mornings while
congress is in session. His activity is also extended
to the floor of the house. Representative Pou, also
from North Carolina, says there is only one way~to
describe Major Stedman
age does not wither him. nor custom state his
infinite variety"