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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17
(Snecial To The HeraIdl


SAN BENITO, April 1.-TWO
months ago there was organized in
this city a children's Little Theater
movement, by Mrs. Gretta Gould
Welsh. This was modelled after the
movement in New York and the
Blackstone Theater in Chicago,
where the children not only act
the plays but learn to manage the
business end of the performances,
change the sets. design and make
the costumes and take care Of every
phase of the work.
In San Benito this group is d.
vided into several classes which
meet weekly to study voice and die
ton and dramatic thinging. Some
fifty lively children compose this
group and for the past two months
have been preparing an evening of
plays which will be presented in the
very near future, when the little
players themselves will manage back
stage entirely and present plays in
costumes designed by themselves.
The business end will have two
managers. Doyle Raney and George
Lawton, who will be assisted by
adults. The publicity and colored
poster advertising will be under the
convenorship of Emalee Wells and
her committee. This committee will
design and make their WI posters,
Jesse Thompson with his associates
will have charge of all back stage.
The costume designing has been
done by Wanda Powell and her COM
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17

of crops, which has been definitely
proven by figures given to the coun-
ty agent, Henry L. Alsmeyer, by the
various farmers Of Cameron county.
In 1927 Mr.. G. s. Hatch OF Rio
Hondo planted cowpeas to improve
his soil. Last year he and his son
each planted the same amount Of
land to potatoes but Mr.. Hatch, as
a result of planting q legume, made
$500 more than his son.
MI. w. r. Macomb on the r. A.
Johnston farm at Los Fresnos made
S29.88 per acre more from Irish po-
tatoes produced on cowpea land
than on land planted to corn last
year.
"Cowpeas may be sowed either
broadcast or In rows. Sowing seed
broadcast requires more seed per
acre. Cowpeas planted in rows re-
quireS only one-half Of the amount
necessary for broadcasting."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17
CANADIANS
LAUD VALLEY
Life Insurance Head Says
Section Far Surpassed
His Expectations
(Snecial to The Aeyalo.,

SAN BENITO, April 17.-Cana-
dian financierS were guests Of the
Central Power and Light company
officials on a tour of inspection Of
the Valley Sunday and Monday.
leaving here this evening for San
Antonio.
L. R. Young, president and gen.
eral manager Of the Canada Mu-
tual Life Insurance company of
Toronto, Walter Sommerville. gen.
eral manager Of the Mutual Life
Insurance company of Canada, at
Waterloo, Canada; Jas. j. Faye.
representative Of Halsey-Stuart
company of Toronto. were accom-
panied on the trip by r. H. Morse,
assistant to the president of the
Central and Southwest Utility
company of Dallas. z. V. Carson,
head of the public relations de-
Dartment of the Central Power and
Light company, San Antonio, and
Harry j. Harris. travelling auditor.
Central Power and Light company,
San Antonio.
Mr.. Young stated that "The Val
ley Is surprising my expectations.
I had heard Of this section and
have many reports on it, owing to
the fact that my company buys
bonds secured by Valley properties.
but I did not realize the extent
Of the development here as this Is
ny first trip to Texas. We are
Jealous of your climate and many
Canadians ere making INQUIRIES
about this section, due to the favor
able publicity your section receives
in Canada" he said.
Mr.. Sommerville stated that the
millions of dollars worth Of bonds
which his company buys yearly.
from the Central and Southwest
Utility company. are better securi-
ties since he has been in this sec
ton, and he will be able to win
ever the most skeptical member OF
his board regarding the safety Of
these securities. Mr.. Fave stated
that ell of these statements were
merely his views and that he was
already planning another trip to
this section.
The partv left the Valley for a
trip through the Winter Garden
section, and then on into San An
tonic and back to Dallas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17
LOMAX NAMED HEAD
OF ADVISORY BOARD

NOpCfIdI 10 LIIG
SAN BENITO, April 17.-John Il.
Lomax was named chairman OF the
San Benito section Of the San Ben
ito Harlingen Joint advisory board
at a meeting of the board OF direc-
tors Of the San Benito Chamber of
Commerce held here Monday night.
The other two members Of the board
are L. L. Zenor and j. M. Jones.
The purpose of the joint advisory
board is to direct all questions of
mutual interest to San Benito and
Harrington and to foment the CO.
operation spirit between the two
cities. A San Benito- Harlingen
get-together meeting is to take place
Thursday under the direction OF
this board and through the sponsor
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17
MAY GET FROST
SERVICE HERE
Garner Offers to Present
Matter to Authorities
In Washington

The Valley may obtain the fruit
frost service now in operation in
Florida and California through
John ". Garner. leader Of the
democratic party in the house.
Garner states in a letter to q. c..
Richardson, manager Of the cham
Der of commerce, that if the Valley
will make an organized demand for
the service, he will see that the
matter is placed before proper
authorities in Washington.
With the rapid increase in cit
rus and truck products grown in
this section the work Of the wea-
Their bureau Is becoming more and
more important and it is felt locally
that tn Valley is entitled to this
new service.
Gamers letter follows:
The United States weather bu-
reau maintains a service which is
styled the fruit frost service, which
l believe will be very beneficial to
the fruit and vegetable growers of
the Rio Grained Valley. 1t is nv
belief that II this service is installed
down there it will greatly aid the
citrus and vegetable growers in pro-
tecting their crops from damaging
freezes. The service consists of
sending an expert from. the wea-
Their bureau to the Valley where he
viii remain during the danger per-
iod, and will cooperate with the
growers in planning and preparing
for effective frost protection work.
He will inspect all orchard heaters
That he is requested to inspect: test
their efficiency and heating capa-
city; study the best methods OF
using their heaters, and advise with
and instruct growers in using them
in a way to get the best practical
results. He will also test fuels, de-
termine their value and effective
ness for their specific purpose. He
VIII also keep close watch of threat
ened freezes and organize the
growers so as to give them warning
IN time to take proper measures to
protect their orchards.
If the people want this service It
VIII be necessary for them to indi-
cate the fact. I suggest that you
get In expression from the growers
in the way Of petitions, or resolu-
tons adopted by farmers organi-
cations. cooperative associations,
and other agencies that represent
the growers. In other words-get
authoritative and definite express
slonS which will indicate to the
secretary of agriculture an active
demand and desire for this service.
Ii these expressions are forwarded
to me I will see that they are
brought to the attention Of the
secretary Of agriculture, and If he
endorses 1t I believe I can secure
this service for the Valley. 1t has
already been installed in California
and has met with great success and
is very popular. Florida has re-
Gently secured the service, and I
feel that Texas should have the
same protection and / am ready to
go the limit to secure it for our
people with their help and consid-
Grafton.
I shall be glad to hear from YOU
regarding the matter.
Very truly yours,
CSigned) JOHN N. GARNER.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17
Campo Ebano w 0
To Celebrate Gath
Anniversary Friday

Marked by an elaborate program,
the Campo Ebano, 1905, w. o. w.
will celebrate its oath anniversary
Friday evening at the knights of
Columbus hall. Tbs affair will get
under way at s D. III.
Invitations have been issued to all
members and fTincs or tn Wood
men and a large gathering is ex-
pected, S. I. Benavides, secretary,
states.
The program will open with an
overture by the Campo Ebano or
cheStra,, followed by an address by
Deputy Genaro L. Hermosa. Span
iSh and Mexican songs and musical
numbers will be rendered by Celia
Algeria, Francisco Revuelta, Jesus
GARLIC and Ramon Martinez. The
Jota Espanola will be danced by
Della Flores, accompanied at the
piano by Miss Algeria. The camps
bugle and drum corps also will per-
form.
Refreshments are to be served.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17
BRIDGE
NEAR ROMA BEGINS
Especial to The r1erald)

Az NA1Ary
ROMA, April 17.-Actual con-
structton has been started on the
bridges on highway Il between
Roma and the Zapata county line
and will be rushed to completion in
time for the hard surfacing Of the
road before the fall rains. In Ia
pata county the finishing work is
being done at the Tigre bridge this
week by the first of the month the
three spans will be ready for traf-
fic. With the completion of the
bridge zapata county's highway will
be among the best graded roads in
southwest Texas with all dangerous
arroyoS safely bridged and a move
ment is now being launched to hard
surface a part Of the road in that
county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17

Texas. Mr.. Porter is seventy three
years old and has been a deacon In
the Missionary Baptist Church for
fifty two years. He is also a Mason.
II suffered day and night for the
past three years, and had been told
I had an liberated stomach. ]
thought I had cancer Of the Stom-
ach, and lad tried all sorts Of treat
ments and spent sums of money
trying to get well. fIy gall bladder
gave me serious trouble and pain.
A most severe pain would strike me
about two or three o'clock in the
morning and would continue for
hours. My entire system was out Of
order. / was so constipated that I
had to take some laxative almost ev-
cry night.
II put off buying Sargon for
weeks because I know there we're so
many bogus medicines on the mar
ket. but read so many endorsements
for it from good people in Fort
Worth that I bought some, and it
has worked wonderfully for me. I
would not believe such results could
be accomplished unless I had had
the experience myself. Those ter
rihle pains are gone and I sleep the
whole night through. My stomach
is right now and I eat what I
please. I am strong and full Of life
and feel twenty years younger. My
gall bladder doesn't bother me; my
liver is active, and I am no longer
constipated.
"I feel it is my duty to my fellow
man to til how Sargon has bene-
fitted me-"
Sargon may be obtained in
Brownsville from Cisneros Drug
Stores; In La Feria fl i Malone
Pharmacy; In San Benito from
Palace Pharmacy; In Los Fresnos
from Butler Drug Co, and in Rio
Hondo from Flo Hondo Drug Store.
-dGv
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17
Pirnply-F aced People
Are Seldom Popular

Nowadays, the person who is
sought after and admired by 9TH
ers is the one with a clear and ap-
pealing complexion.
Distressing skin conditions, such
as pimpleS, rashes and eczema, may
now be quickly banished If you VIII
ask your druggist for Black and
White Ointment and use it accord
ing to directions. 1t is pleasant to
use, highly beneficial and scientific
ally safe.
For best results use Black and
White Skin Soap with Black and
White Ointment. All dealers sell
them at small coSt-Ady.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17
No More Gas
In Stomach
and Bowels

If you wish to be p~erms5nes re-
lieved of gas in stomach q #vels,
take Baalmann's Gas Tabi which
are prepared especially for stomach gas
and all the bad effects resulting from.
gas reSSure.
That empty, gnawing feeling at the
pit OF the stomach viii disappear; that
anxious, nervous feeling with heart
p~alpitation will vanish, and you will
again be able to take a deep breatha
without discomfort.
That drowsy, sleepy feeling after
dinner will be replaced by a desire for
entertainment. Bloating will cease.
Your limbs, arms and fingers will no
longer feel cold and "go to sleep" be-
aus Baalmann's Gas Tablets prevent
gas from interfering with the circula-
ton. Get the genuine. In the yellow
package. at any good drug store.
Price 81.
Always on hand at
w. @. WILLMAN'S
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17

ship Of the chambers Of commerce
Of Harrington and San Benito. TWO
hundred and twenty-five citibzens
from both towns are expected to at
tend the get-togetl1er meeting which
viii be held at the Reese VII Monde
hotel in Harlingen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17
HARLINGEN STAG
r PLANS MADE

HARLINGEN, April II. 80 One
thousand dollars will be spent to
make the Valley-wide stag party to
be given in Harlingen on April rs
under the auspices of the Harrington
Chamber Of Commerce a real en-
tertaining affair, was the decision
Of the various committees handling
the preparations for the stag party
at a meeting held at the Reese-Wil-
Mond hotel here Monday morning.
Nearly all the members Of the COM
mittee were present ct the meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17
RESERVE OFFICERS
A is SOUGHT

HARLINGEN, April 17.-RequeSts
that Harrington install a board of
reserve officers to pass upon appli-
cations for appointment and pro-
motion in the officers reserve corps
has been made in a letter by Capt.
w. D.. Cronkhite, adjutant stationed
in San Antonio. to Myron F. Ward,
second lieutenant in the u. S. re-
serve corps, and SECRETARY of the
Harrington Chamber of Commerce.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17
-HoNEYMooNERs RETURN

SAN BENITO, April 17.-Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Foehner have returned
from their honeymoon which they
spent in Laredo and San Antonio.
They brought back many photo
graphs taken on the trip.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17
Watch Tongue
For Signs of Illness

Your tongue is nothing more
than the upper end of your stomach
and intestines. 1t is the first thing
your doctor looks at. 1t tells at a
glance the condition of your diges-
tive system - and physicians say
that 80 per cent of all sicknesses
start with stomach and bowel
trouble.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17
Now Feels Finest
In Twenty Years

"Sargon was a God-send to me,
and I bless the day I first bought it;
/ feel like a new man for the way
it worked in my tase was marvel
ous," Sid j. F. Porter, Of Keller,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17
o GIANT

BELGRADE - Peter Crachenko,
son of a Serbian peasant, is only 10
years old, but is z feet 8 inches tall
and is still growing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17

A white or yellow
ish coating on your
tongue is a danger
signal of those diges-
tive disorders. 1t tells
you why the least ex-
ertion tires you out;
why you have pains in
tha bowels Oac Sour
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17
A LEE

CALCUTTA-CraShing for the
fifth time in three years. Lieut.. e.
B. Calder escaped injury, but his
aeroplane was wrecked.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17

IONGUE VIC OOWcIS, gas, SUuI
sps'y morning. stomach, dizzy spells.
And it's a sign you need Tanlac.
This good old reliable medicine has
helped thousands who were physi-
cal wrecks. See how the first bot
tie helps you.
Tanlac contains no mineral
drugs; it is made of barks, herbs
and roots-nature's own medicines
for the sick. Get a bottle from
your druggist today. Your money
back If it doesn't help you.
So MILLION BOTTLES USED
Imperial Valley press., 1929-06-12
0ON0V IAN HAS
HOPES STATES
MAY YET AGREE

W8SHI NGTON, June u. U.P) -
The full conference Of commissioners
rom Arizona, California. and Ne
vaaa, here 10 negotiate a compact
Ter dividing the lower basin waters
ef the Coiorado river, assembled
a2aiu today following 36 hours Of
private discussions in which they
tried to prepare the way for an ar-
cord
Col. William J. Donovan, govern
mont referee. is convinced the in
formal gatherings of the last fe~
8sys have done more 10 help the
commissioners bring their knotty
problem 10 Il focus than days o.
speeebmabing and pickering IN pub
He meetings. Similar convictions
lave bon expressed by several Of
tte commissioners.
Representatives OF California ana
Arizona are doubtful lHal pact
sill be signed here They are hope
ful. aoWryet, of reaching Some ,enta=
tive agreement which may BE- cor
fif'ncd later.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-06-12
CHAUFFEUR FOR
SLAIN WOMAN
TO BE- QUIZZED

LOS ANGELES, June IL. W.1)-
Police, believing he might be able
to give some information that might
lead TO the definite identity of the
slayer of Mrs. Virginia Patty, con-
tnued to question her chauffeur,
Andy NJ. Deguia, today
Deguia, a young Filipino, was
held on a burglary charge. This de-
tectives said, had no connection
with the murder ease, but with
Deguida in custody they decided to
check further his story at the in
quest.
Degma had told of his employ.
cl stopping to talk to Il . fat man.
Il short time before her body was
found in clothes closet at her
home Detectives are especially
anxious to find this fat man.
aud learn what was his place in
Mrs. Patty 5 affairs.
Frank Patty, the slain woman's
husband has posted a $4,000 reward
for Information leading to the ar
rest and conviction of her murder
Imperial Valley press., 1929-06-12
WAR HERO TO Be
DEFEND TN
LIQUOR CAS- I

Los ANGELES, June u. UP)-A
jury to hear charges of conspiracy
to violate the prohibition laws
against Colonel Leo A. Stromme.
World war hero anS rcrmer dry law
chief in San Diego, and II other
defendants, was selected in Judge
Williams b, James federal court
today.
The dozen accused men Include
Maurice Sugarman, reputed repre-
sentative of the internationally
known English liquor manufactur-
ing firm, former federal agents and
undercover men, and alleged boot
lcggers.
The government contends that the
defendants were in a conspiracy to
effect the wholesale delivery of
liquor into Southern California
through evasion Of the coast guard.
Federal prosecutors indicated they
intend to produce evidence which
would label the case rs one of the
most sensational liquor conspiracies
ever uncovered in California.
1t was believed as the trial got
underway that Mrs. lone Beck
whose home at Sunset Beach was as
serted by the government to have
been used as a hideout for automo-
biles used in the alleged operations,
viii be surprise witness for the
prosecution.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-06-12
Rehe!ss
Attack French

RABAT, Morocco, June -. UP)-
Thirteen French soldiers were killed,
70 were injured and 81 resreport-
cd missing in an attack by Moroccan
rebel det4chmenta upon a French
reconnaissance patrol in the Atlas
Mountains il became knowr here to-
day
The French patrol was attacked
while executing series of man
cutrs to complete the paeification
If the region which has been in AN
GpaeaVal for several years.
The action occurred between ft
Ba.d and Ait Iacoub, in region
Where the heavy rains destroyed
many of the communications, leaving
other details of the battle in doubt.
The reconnaissance patrol was com
posed Of two companies of Moroccan
iiflemm under command of French
Officers. Mounted bands of friendly
Moors also Joined in the expedition
10 the mountains.
The attac king party was made up
Of about 800 cavalrymen, who make
the mountains their stronghold. They
closed around the tronch patrol as
tlg2 latter sought cover by retreating
10 the nearest fort.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-06-12
Spr0ul To Head
California U.

san FRANCISCO, June ~. U.P
"A neWsboy who worked his way
through college, is to serve as head
Of the University of California at
@6, the second comparatively young
man to be named a college president
recently.
The eX-newsbov is Robert Gordon
SProul. whose appointment by the
board of regents was announced late
yesterday. The other "boy prexy'
was Robert Hutchins of Yale, recent
ly appointed president of the Univer-
sity of Chicago at the age of 80.
Sproul was vice president and
comptroller of the university and the
logical successor to DIR. w. W. Camp
bell, who will retire July 81, 1880
to become director of Lick Observa-
tory.
Sproul, who will head an institu,
tion of more than 1000 students,
cot bachelors degree of civil en-
aineering from the university in
1913.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-06-12
OIL CONFERENCE
; SHOWS WILL TO
MAKE COMPACT
By II II. WALKER

CUn!ted Press Staff Correspondent
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo,
Juoc II. UD President Hoover :
oil conference here at least will dis
play "thc Will To make q compact,
Mark L. RsqIa, permanent chair
nam, said today
Delegates from Oklahoma, Texas.
and California agreed in a separate
meeting 10 a brief statement detail
ing Just how far they would 60 in
entering compromise negotiations
toward an oil curtaiImeut program
The statement was Withhold pend
ing formal opening Of the session.
The western puh,ic land states,
moarWhilo, stood pat on their pcti-
tiou that the permanent Withdrawal
order must be roseirded rs a matter
Of conservation policy.
William Il. Wallace, unofficial
observer for Utah, toll the United
Press the conference probably
would appoint another committee To
meet at u later time to continue
the discussions and "kecp the
movement alive
The committee would be named
by the different governors, Wallace
said.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-06-12
DETECTIVE TELLS
OF LOVE SCENES
IN GRIMES CASE

Los ANGELES, June 10. UR -
y minute description Of aftectionate
scenes between City Councilman Carl
jacobson and Mrs. Cailie Grimes was
given today by Richard Lucas when
he testified at his trial with four
othcr former police officers and Mrs.
Grimes, accused OF " framing the
arrest Of the councilman on a morals
count.
Lucas said that when he looked
through a window at the Grimes
lomo he saw the couple kissing and
later he broke into the residence
with other raiding officers when he
noted that jacobson had started to
disrobc.
His testimony was designed to
show that the police officers had not
conspired with Mrs. Grimes to
cause Jacobsou's arrest but had tax
en- the councilman into custody be-
caase of a violation of the "resort,
ing ordinance.
The case probably will reach the
Jury Friday.