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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-23

in fact, though so continually is it
in use by women interested in the
subject.
"A late addition to the titles listed
is a beautiful book on art and Sculp-
ture in the United States capitol
building ut Washington. illustrated
with many details from the carvings
and other Ornamentaticn, and with
photographs Of portraits of states
men and artists, and Of the statuary
there. This is a government pub
LEGATION, and vas sent to the library
through the courtesy Of John N.
Garner and Harry Sexton.
Love stories as a class seem to fall
rather low in general favor. Older
women seem 10 like the simple. ro-
mantle kind, which are as scarce as
the proverbial hen teeth among the
later titles. Most OF these are based
on psychological twists. completes.
biaSes. and hectic and complicated
adventures which are anything but
cheerful. and are read by those with
a leaning towards picking people TO
pieces 10 see why they tick. or else
they r too Saccharinelv maudlin
to convince a ten-year-old. So the
latter are out.
Pollyana Holds Her Own
Elsie Dinsmore. Pollyanna. and
Tom Swift are still in good stand
ing. They should be. with their
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-23
Of Duty In
Work Spurs Officer
To Many Hardships

Very few modern men VA the
saddle are known in this day OF
the auto and the airplane.
one OF those few Is Jim Collins.
Jim Collins Ks working for his
government as a customs officer.
enforcing the laws OF the United
States and making a success or his
work.
This IN because OF his sincerity,
his strict sense Of duty. say Cam
eron county officers. all Oh whom
have the utmost respect for this
man, who asks the criminal no
quarter, and gives none in the per-
Torrance OF that duty.
No Office Hours
Jim Collins has no office hours
and his office Is more or less
mobile.
The smugFler and bootleEger al
ways are running into Collins. He
does hts hardest work nc night and
grabs his bit Of sleep usually dur
ing the day.
II was this same man who halted
n suspicious character last week In
the dead OF night between San Be-
nito and the river and led Cam
eron county officers IN an inves-
tigation which uncovered a theft
ring operating profitably IN Cam
eron county for some time.
re happened when Collins and
Henry Haus, young Santa Rosa
farmer. pulled in their horses about
3 a. m. took down their beds and
made ready for IN few hours sleep.
Continued on page twoJ
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-23
FARMER GROWS
BIG MUSKMELON
Willacy Man Brings In
Fruit Weighing 10
Pounds
Especial to The Herald)

RAYMONDVILLE. June 22.-L.
L. Bost who lives near Willamar
brought in to Raymondville two Of
the largest muskmelonS that had
been seen here this year. The re-
markable thing about these two
was the fact that they were both
from the Same vine. The largest
weighed 10 pounds 6 ounces and
the smaller one even is pounds.
They were Of the odd fashioned
Mexican" variety and were planted
the first week in April between the
tomato rows.
Mr.. Bost has realized off less
than an acre Of these melons al
ready s35 and expects to sell at
least $50 more before they r all
gone.
The melons were ripe and juicy
and the taste was as sweet as any
one could desire. The average size
Of the melons is around eight to
ten pounds. The largest OF these
two melons measured AZ inches
around the long way and 26 IA
inches the shortest. These were
grown without fertilization and on
non-irrigated land.
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Brownsville can well lay claim to
a record.
Several tubfuls OF grapes can be
picked right now in the heart Of
Brownsville's business district. This
statement seems absurd, yet a group
of vines almost large enough to be
called a vineyard are growing in
the middle Of the city's busiest
block.
These vines. which cover the
arbor leading from the street to
the cd Thielen home at TIA Eliza
beth street, are heavily laden.
These who doubt that grapes
flourish in the Valleys climate
should stop in town some day and
have a look. AS one citizen re-
marked, 1T looks like the mer-
chants would go in for grape ex-
porting. Those on corner lots could
plant the grapes at the sides of the
building and let the vines grow up
the walls"
Those who have urged the grow
ing OF grapes along with citrus in
the Valley, may point to disadvan-
tages encounted by those in the
heart Of Brownsville, and how they
have come through with colors fly
ing. Because they have, from the
start been hemmed in by buildings
and now they must put up with the
erection Of a new building on the
adjacent lot. with sawdust. cement
dust, smoke, and all that sort Of
thing.
And those grapes grow larger
and nor numerous every day.
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standard of conduct. Girls par
ticularly enjoy Toms amazing ca
reer. D'Artagnan and his comrades
swashbuckle along in the full sun
shine Of popular favor, with both
young and old.
Reading doesn't vary much be-
tween winter and summer, Mrs.
Manahan declares. The long, lazy
days Of VACATION &pd the dreary,
chilly days when there is nothing so
pleasant as to curl up beside the
fire with a book seem to balance
each other pretty well. Interest in
the encyclopedias and classics de-
clineS in the GUNNER time: school
students don't need them for ref
erences and required reading in lit
erature courses. but they make up
for that in the type Of reading mat
ter more pleasing to heir youthful
tastes.
Odd things DO harper. Books that
have been lost for weeks turn up
Unexpectedly on the counter of some
store. And Napoleon came in back
wards. II not exactly backwards. at
least 50 involved as to make every
one dizzy, for it is disconcerting 70
pick up a book which has always
been put together in the way books
should be with the beginning Of the
story under the front cover, and
find IL upside down and backwards,
the state in which Emil Ludwig's
life Of the emperor appeared after
one Of its latest excursions from the
home shelves.
People develop tastes which seem
hardly true to type. One dignified
dowager reads pirate and other ad-
venture stories avidly; girls Of the
supposedly romantic age elevate
daintily retrousse noses at love
stories; soldiers demand psychology,
and one small boy likes poetry.
Meet Demands
With its present wide. and con-
stantly growing array Of titles, the
library has been able to meet most
demands. for there are several eX-
amples Of almost every type now on
the shelves. and more constantly ar
irving. Especial attention IS given
to Juvenile literature, and an effort
IS made to comply with popular
taste as expressed by titles requested
from day TO day.
A large increase in circulation Of
books has been made since the
change in ruling which allows any
person residing within the city
limits to draw books on securing the
recommendation of some house
holder. and the payment Of a dime
for the card. Before the library
was taken over by the city, n dol
lar was paid for a years member
ship in the library. allowing the
member to draw books. Fines are
still collected at the same rate. two
cents for each day a book Is over
due. New books are issued for seven
DAYS only. while older ones or those
which are more difficult reading
are issued for two weeks
The daily demand for books varies
widely. reaching its peak on Friday
and Saturday, on books for week
end reading.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-23
dIDALCO LINES
CONCERNED
Three Miles In District One
Improved; Bonds Still
To Be Sold


EDINBURG, June 22.-More than
three miles of the canals Of Edin-
burg and McAllen territory, in Wa
her and Improvement District No. l
have been concerted IS the first
ktep in the concreting Of practically
all the canals in this district as pro-
|lvided by the 81, 100000 bond issue
that was voted Last October.
Although the bonds for the issue
have not been sold the work that
has been accomplished has been
done by individuals owning land in
this SEXTON. Money spent in this
development Will be refunded to the
promoters doing the work when
1.-THE bonds are sold, 1t has been an
bounced.
Stewart Bros. Of Harlingen pur-
iJhased $4,000 worth Of the bonds
.fecentEy, part of which has been ex-
Tended for the connecting Of the
'ateral canals on the 400-acre Hous-
ma tract Just east Of Edinburg.
his land has been purchased by
tEewart Bros. and will be used as
development feature.
1.-THE actual concreting work was
one by Crom g. Limberg Of Nc
allen and has been practically COM
leted.
All. E. Engleman. prominent pro-
4lotor. who also owns some land in
mis- district and the Gulf Coast Sc
! turity company have completed the
y s~oncreting of about IN and three
= Juarter miles OF the canals on their
lands.
4 The first survey OF the district
.AEas made by z. M. Card of Meal
and although no estimate has
Been given out of the number Of
Eniles of concreting that Will be re-
CURED for the district it IS known
ahat more than $4,000 acres Of irri-
II atable land is included in the Sec
ION.
" Last year when the vote for the
abond issue was called IL was an
bounced that a special engineer
would be employed from the funds
obtained through this method for
Ehe purpose estimating the exact
alhmber of miles to be fixed as well
all the engineering methods to
e used. This man. who is to be
NJ ppointed by the water board Of
| Inc district. cannot be named. how
ever, until the bonds are sold
4 The bonds have not been sold at
this date as the board is awaiting a
imore favorable market.
At the time the bond issue was
I up for vote IL was pointed out that
Hundreds Of acres Of land in Wa
ter District No. / have been laid
waste due to seepage and that If
THE condition of the canals was not
lremedied hundreds more would be
lruined in due time.
: The bond issue carried by a large
majority and was voted on only by
Those owning land 10 be included in
1.-THE new work.
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Citrus Exchange In
Florida Reformed
For Coming Season

WINTER GARDEN. Fla. June %.
The Florida Citrus Exchange last
week re0rganized for the coming
+ year. by electing a new board
of directors. which will elect officers
AZ a special meeting TO be held some
time later this month. General
Manager g. G. Commander. in max
ing his annual report was high in
his praises for the state clearing
house association. and stressed the
necessity OF maintaining a per-
manent organization in washington
during the time the Mediterranean
fly pest is dominating the citrus In
dustry Of the state.
The annual report Of the Ex-
change shows the grand total Of
citrus fruit produced in the United
states during the present season TO
be around 81. S2e. $50 boxes. the larg-
est production in the history Of the
citrus industry. Out OF this. Florida
Gets an estimated total Of p, 500 900
noxes, the states largest annual
Weld. The grand total for all states
IL 33.s per cent greater than last
se~son and 1871 per cent larger than
~. bumper crop Of 1924.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-23
KIWANIS MEET
OPENS MONDAY
Delegates En- Route From
Over Nation to Attend
Milwaukee Sessions
Especial to The Herald

N@L~NA&A " 4AA1 I'LL AAF
MILWAUKEE, June %. Six
thousand Kiwanians from the
United States and Canada are en-
route today 10 attend the 18th an
nual convention Of Kiwanis Inter-
national which opens here tomor-
row.
Principal speakers at the conven-
ton will be: Frank o. Lowden, ex-
governor Of Illinois; John Bright
Kennedy. associate editor OF Col
lier's Weekly: DR.. G. p. Segard. of
New York City; and Rev. Preston
Bradley. OF Peoples Church, Chi
cago. Guests at the convention will
be: Governor Doyle z. Carlton.
governor of Florida: Col. Paul ".
McNutt, Of Bloomington, Ind. ma
tional commander Of the American
Legion: and I. B. Sutton. OF Dallas,
past president of Rotary Interna-
tiOnal.
On Monday evening all the 1900
Kiwanis clubs on the North Amer
lean continent will meet az the ex-
act hour of the opening Of the con-
vention session here $500 o'clock
Central Standard time. This Will be
for an international simultaneous
meeting in a united expression OF
gratitude for the unselfish service
work Of members and the social and
civic accomplishments OF Kiwani'
during the last year.
The basic reason for Kiwanis
success is the emphasis which the
organization places upon the in
dividual." declared O. s. Cummings
Of Dallas. president OF the service
organization. before a group of sew
eral hundred members today. The
human and spiritual values Of life
instead OF the material mes nave
been made precious" he said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-23

It's former glory has been lost
in the admiration Of the fancy
new fountain. which was pur-
chased for the people and installed
in Washington park. at a cost said
to have reached five figures.
The recent installation Of this
big electrically colored fountain
in the Washington park which
was officially opened during the
medical convention with the blare
and ruffle Of the bugle and drum
corps, caused Brownsville people
to remember the other fountain
here which has become SO familiar
Thu { ii escapes notice. This is the
small fountain dedicated to Major
Jacob Brown on the market plaza.
While the new fountain throws
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-23
BY MARIE JONES

do you have any Of S. S. Van
Dimes books in?" asked a childish
voice.
Mrs. G. A. Manahan looked UP from
her desk at the public library here
and saw her questioner to be a boy
Of about nine, with one Of those win
some faces which suggest anything
but an interest in bloody crimes.
Why DO you want one Of his
bocks?" she said in surprise.
Because I like mystery stories"
announced the youthful ADVENTURE
seriously.
And that time the youngster
voiced the most general demand Of
B~rownsville's reading public. The
yen for mystery that Is first fed
with the endless lyric querying
Who killed Cock Robin?" or at
least 1t was in the youth Of the
writer. though the psychological
processes Of modern education may
have eliminated this classic from
the problems which must be sur
mounted by the struggling young
idea, develops with age.
Blushing damsels Of boarding
school and high school age used to
sigh over the palpitating love stories
Of Mary j. Holmes, and the grievous
misadventures OF the heroines in
Mrs. +. D. K. N. SOuthworth's
novels; girls or the same age now
have a prediction for the compli-
cations arising from the poisoned
needle. and Philo Vance has re-
placed the beetle brOwed hero Of the
mournful eyes in their affections.
Business Man, Too
The tired business man finds that
pursuit Of a band of international
crooks through GAG pages. with cap
ture Of the criminals and recovery
Of the loot on page BAT. satisfies his
secret longing 10 chuck the office
and wander off to the ends Of the
earth after some fantastic illusion.
and the housewife seems to take the
adventures Of the beautiful spy as
ample spice for the quiet life she
leads. And the boys-of all ages
ask nothing better than the Joys Of
pursuit and triumph as the detec-
tives themselves. AT least. that may
be the explanation. for all ages and
types are continually asking for new
mysteries. according TO Mrs. Man
ahan. a no new title Is allowed to lie
en- the shelves until it has been read
70 Shreds.
Serious literature. psychology.
travel. biography. and philosophy.
also come in for attention from a
widely varied class of readers. Able
Dimnet's art Of Thinking has
been a stranger to the library since
its purchase. and Is one Of the most
popular Of the newest serious works.
High school girls and grandfatherS
have read Will Durant's STORY Of
Philosophy" says Mrs. Manahan.
and a glance at its well-thumbed
pages shows that 1t has not been
neglected.
Art Books liked
Then there is said to be a book on
interior decoration in the possession
Of the library, but it IS seldom seen,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-23

Brownsville's progress can be
measured by fountains. too.
Pride in its historic past once
moved a group Of local women to
erect a monument in the form Of
a fountain. 1t cost a few hundred
dollars.
For years it has modestly stood
as a reminder Of the gallant de-
tense OF Fort Brown in l64S.
But now-with the inroads Of a
faster age the lure Of tremendous
growth. the fascination Of new
inventions. the simple little foun-
tain spray in front of the city
market no longer has the pres
tige of being Brownsville's larg-
est and only fountain.
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Fancy NetU Spray Recalls Modest Fountain Erected Here IL. 1912

Located In the center OF a two
block park. it goes through an
eight minute routine OF various
sprays and colors. The sprays and
colors are controlled and synchro-
nized by electromagnetic valves.
under the fountain the magnets
click with the precision Of a finely
balanced watch-a far cry from
the market fountain which is
little more than a hydrant.
The park around the Washing
ton fountain is being improved
and set to shrubs and flowers.
Benches are TO be installed later.
Already one Of Brownsville's show
places, the park will be even more
10 when the various growth cover
UP the bare spots.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-23

The St. Joseph's academy band
and orchestra is n of the most
active school organizations IN the
city. Under the leadership Of Roy
Garcia, who has had much expe-
rience in musical work. the youths
have made material progress
for several years.
The band is much in demand at
school affairs not only at their own
institution, but in the public school
system. Last football season they
played for the high school in a
number Of games. They were in
the stands when the Eagles defeat
ed DePaul 800.
The boys are nov developing into
a veteran organization. Through
many practices together they are
producing creditable and well timed
music.
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years and was the object OF civic
pride.
But now its place has been
usurped. II throws no spray so
feet into the air. Its thin streams
do not run the gamut Of the rain
bow. 1t furnishes s~weethearts no
cool graveled walks and flower
beds. When people pass 1t they
are usually rushing TO or from
their Jobs. or their mind is on the
ham hook or head Of cabbage
they intend to buy az the market.
The fountain in Washington
park IS one OF the best Of its kind
in the Southwest. There are only
four in Texas and the n here Is
the latest improved model. It was
built by city labor under the super
vision Of the city architect
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-23

its tinted sprays high into the
skies with crowds watching 1t
each night, on the market plaza
the small unmatched iron fountain
spews a thin, Witnessed stream
about a foot.
The old fountain has been there
so long and become so familiar
that it is scarcely noticed-unless
one has a peanut bag to throw
away. Despite frequent scourings.
the basin becomes scum laden and
filled with trash. Rust peeks out
behind the paint on the iron
center piece.
The fountain is II sided with a
basin some 10 feet in diameter.
Each Of the corners is made Of q
square slab OF marble. The slabs
are joined I'D by concrete walls 70
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form the basin. These corner
pieces formerly were tombstones
for fallen soldiers in the old
burial grounds in Fort Brown.
They were taken up when the
bodies were removed to Louisiana.
One Of the slabs bears the fol-
lowing inscription. Dedicated TO
the memory Of Jacob Brown.
Major 18th u. s. Infantry. died
from wounds received I'm the
gallant defense or Fort Brown,
Ma 3, 1886"
The fountain was built in 1912
shortly after the city and market
building was remodeled. At the
time the market was unpaved.
A group of local women spon-
sored the movement for the foun-
tain vas the first in the city for
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-23
Rose Garden To Be
Planted At SoPac
McAllen Station

McALLEN. June %. - Harry
Adams landscape artist employed
NJ the Southern Pacific Lines. has
hso1,n a Identification project at
the McAIlen terminal Of the rail-
wav which when completed will
nave involved an outlay Of several
hundred dollars. according to COM
pany officials.
Al sprinkler system Is being in
-.sIled which alone will cost ap-
rroximately $500. while landscape
work viii cost about the same
amount. Adams stated.
a rcEe garden, in which will be
nlanted a large number Of rose
bushes. will he one Of the most i'm
norfant features Of the develop
menks
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-23
By l.. X. HARDWOOD

The day Of the old pioneer who
rode the Texas plains on horseback
and carried his bed with him is
gone forever.
Newer and tasted modes Of
transportation have made q horse
man q hero Of the romantic past.
Many Of them rode in Cameron
county. 1t took brave men in those
lawless days to chase down the
criminals along the border. In fact.
men had to be brave to survive.
The weak were trampled In short
order.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-23

Grapes Grow in Heart
Of Business District
AS Buildings Rise

The Valley has had its first bale
OF cotton, which also was the first
in the world.
And around July /, the Valley
had its first grapes on the market.
and these too we're the first to be
grown in America, it was claimed.
And now. in connection with the
owing Of grapes. the city Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-23
HUSBAND BOUGHT

L~ONDON.-William ". Florentine
admitted in court during his wiie's
divorce suit that a woman had paid
him to desert Mrs. Florentine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-23
Border Town Looks
To Local Saint For
Relief In Drouth
BY VIRGIL n. LOTT

In the early 1905, many OF the od-ttmers or Texas VII recall there
was a drouth along the Rio Grande river front Of nearly seven years du-
ration. Rivers in Mexico. which naturally found an outlet In the RIO
Grande dried up. Mesquite trees, the hardest of drouth-resrung plants,
and ~ Of the greatest of food producing trees on the river, shrveed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-23
Who Killed Cock Robin?

Yen For Mystery Stories Has No Age Limit For Public Of
Brownsville, Librarian Finds; Love Yarns Tabooed