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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-31
The Once Over
THE FEDERAL REsEsvE BOARD MEETS

CAS- II Seems to Innocent Bystander)
First Member: We'll. well. wen. we're meeting
again. ehG What are we going to do today.
Second Member Gin alarm: DO? Don't use that
word. It makes me shiver all over.
Third Member: ! move We issue the regular warn
ing and adjourn.
First Member: We've issued dozens Of warnings
already.
Third Member: ! know, but the last one was sew
eral weeks ago and the public is getting nervous again.
If it doesn't get a warning every week. or two it gets
ewfully nervous.
Fourth Member: I saw a suggestion in the press
that we cease warning and take some definite action.
Third Member: ! joined this board on the assump-
ton IL was the one place q man could 60 and avoid
action. That's been the wonderful thing about these
meetings: they've been comfortable. quiet. restful ses-
|sions absolutely devoid of action. I sincerely trust
that at this late date there is to be no change.
First Member: Don't misunderstand me. ! don't
care for action very much. either. But the criticism
has been made that our uncertainty hurts business.
Sixth Member: Uncertainty is good for business.
What America needs today is more uncertainty. good.
big. fat uncertainty. think a good slogan at this
time would be The Hoover Uncertainty Market"
Third Member: Complaints are being made that
Of small investors have been wiped out in
the stock market. that in many cases they have been
utterly ruined because OF the breaks caused by this
boards policies.
Fifth Member: There shouldn't be any small in
vestorsIts a bad thing for the average man to be able
to buy stocks and be able to sit back and watch them
advance rapidly. 1t destroys his stamina. 1t softens
him The Republic must not be softened.
-rtS~l Kernhov I've rnr~-ra1f, hnmr v~,trt-
disappointed in the small investor. In many cases
he hasn't sold everything at a big loss. I feel he is
still holding out on us.
Third Member: I have definite information that
there are cases where small investors have gone SO
far as to purchase their stocks c-tright.
Fifth Member: That's absolute defiancei
Fourth Member: It's treascnl
Sixth Member: I was about to suggest that We
raise the rediscolnt rate. but. in view of what you
have said, this becomes out Of the question. 1t might
relieve the uncertainty and actually cause the market
to rise. The occasion demands that we again do
nothing but increase the uncertainty.
Chairman: All those in favor Of continued uncer-
tainty. say aye"
All: Ayel
Chairman: So votedi
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-31
TEXAS DAILY PRESS LEAGUE
Foreign Advertising Representatives
Texans in the Air

R.c,rald Rnhhins and James Kelly, native born
Texans. were in the air seven and one-half days lis
.ening to the roar Of a motor making 1900 revolutions
Der minute. They broke all endurance records by y
hours. They landed to receivesthe plaudits OF 2oOuU
Texans half-crazed over the wonderful performance
Of their idols who had won international fame IN
aviation circles.
Reggie and Jim are in the big air league now.
They are first mage idols wherever a first page Is
printed. They rode to fame and perhaps wealth.
A fund raised BY the Fort Worth Association OF
Commerce passed the $4,000 mark on the day they
landed. Subscriptions are pouring in. This sum VIII
be divided on a $3.50 basis. Reggie and Jim fattened
their wallets.
Air transport magnates promised Reggie and jim
$50 each for every hour they stayed aloft after they
had passed the record of the Question Mark. They
will split $1,000 on this count. A correspondent OF the
Associated Press lets it be known that Reggie and
Jim ALREADY have opportunities to clear up many
thousands Of dollars on newspaper and magazine
serials and vaudeville tours-al this IS IN aooition
TO any bonuses they may receive from the manuiac-
turers Of their equipment. They have been presented
with a new sl2. 1000 airplane.
Reggie and Jim are not products Of Main Street.
They came from the rural shades. Reggie came
from a small hamlet: Jim rode broncs as a cowboy
until the flying fever caught him two years ago. Fort
Worth and Dallas are rival cities. They are so miles
apart. Fort Worth is on the map wherever people
read English or foreign language newspapers
All this happened Just in advance Of the convention
of the international Rotary convention Of the In
ternational Rotary association in the city OF Dallas.
1t viii require the writing ability OF the most versatile
of publicity correspondents for the Dallas boomers
TO do for their city in the publicity line what Reggie
and Jim achieved for the place where the Panther
laid down, civilization stepped In and moved the
frontier line to the city known to Mexicans as the
Pass to the North. This is the flying age. Texans
appear to be making the most Of II.
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Celeste was trembling with excite
ment.
First 7 fix madame all up. Mas
sages your hair. buy for you lovely
creams. powders and rouges. Oh.
madame. Celeste know how a lady
should look"
She stopped. as though she might
have said too much, but went On
again.
Madame has wondairful possibil-
tiles. Your hair IL should be waved
always. and close So. TO your head
head She held Vivian's hair down
and surveyed her critically. Mad
anne Is q good clothes type-very.-
Vivian was as eager as Celeste
to get started on the beautifying.
You cut hair, too?- she asked. I'm
surprise. when Celeste opened her
bag and she saw a layout Of mani
curing and barbering paraphernalia.
Certainly" Celeste answered.
prcudly. Celeste know everything
from the beauty salon In Paris two
year"
What find. Vivian thought 70
herself. as she gave herself over
entirely into the capable hands on
the vivacious and beauty loving lit
tie French girl.
Kent. knocking on her door nj
dinner time. was met hy N sparkling
Celeste. who told him madame was
eating in her room and would be
very business all evening"
He was amused az the air OF rnys-
tery-but indifferent. Glad Vivian
was occupied. So he told Celeste
he would dine and 60 to q show.
Vivian swathed in creams and To-
tons, was having the time Of her
life I am taking TO luxury like IA
duck TO water. she thought IL her
self. surprised that. after all. she
didn't feel strange In her new a.
mosphere.
Il am really beginning TO feel like
Madame Johns" she smiled 20 c.
leste. who was plastering her face
with a dark green paste.
900. madame. do not talk" Ce-
leste begged her earnestly. You
spoil the paste. Maybe you gei
a wrinkle"
As the naste began To dry. Vivian
found II rs-der and harder 20 keer
from LAUGHING And as II became
driver she could only laugh inside
her mouth In q quivering. miserable
oval.
Glad. raw adventure. Would ths
whole wear PASS as pleasantly al
this2 And after her marriage wa
1ver-then what? She fell to think
ing seriously-pensively.
TO BE CONTINUED
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tipping her chin, looked into her
eyes. Vivian's mind reeled with the
contact. She stared back.
~You-you're going to make some
man very happy some day. Wv.
Some man you-love," he told her,
finally. After this is all over.
Yoa're a real scout-my ideal Of a
regular girl"
"IH try" she was able TO an
swer. never TO disappoint you"
Just then the door bell rang. vi
Wan was grateful. Kent opened the
door. There stood before Vivian's
surprised eyes the most attractive
young girl she had ever seen Love-
ly from her smart little close lit
ting black hat to the high French
heels that set off her dainty feet.
Kent stared at her, and was just
ready TO tell her she probably was
looking for someone in another suite
when the girl spoke
Madame, she is looking for a
maid. oui?"
Kent looked more surprised than
ever. Vivian was just about TO tell
her she couldn't possibly be O maid,
but she caught herself IN time and
asked her to come in Delighted to
find a person so young and charm
ing to stand BIZ her in New York
Vivian made arrangements with her
Immediately.
Il stay right away" the maid told
her. smiling. Downstairs i have
my uniforms"
French. and HOWL Kent whis-
tied softly when he closed the door.
boy, I'd like a maid myself Ii
that's the kind they furnish Gronnd
here"
a tiny flame OF jealousy and fear
shot through Vivian. But it was
gone In q moment. Dovie Jansen
was her only worry. she almost
wished Kent would fall for someone
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By Ripley

else. 1t would prove he was still
vulnerable.
1t was early afternoon. Celeste.
the maid. arranging vivian's things
in her boudoir. had O little puzzled
frown between her shining eyes. She
hung the green ensemble on a
hangar and Vivian could see that
she could not quite connect the elab-
crate suite of rooms with her ward
robe.
She seemed a friendly sort. Vivian
thought-and decided to tell her a
little of the circumstances and per-
haps have her 60 shopping with her.
She had such excellent taste in her
own clothes. With an effort, VII
Wan said, trying to sound careless:
MY wardrobe hardly fits the
apartment. does ii. Celeste? ! am
just a poor girl from the wilds OF
Kansas. who happened to marry
a rich man."
Celeste jumped. and closed her
hands in an ecstatic gesture.
"Oh-h madame. you are a for
tunate girl. Lukeel SO handsome
man. too. He look like a god"
Vivian blushed and asked her:
Would you like 70 90 shopping
with me. Celeste? T know 70 little
about clothes"
oh madame" Celeste looked al
her with round. wondering eyes. I'D
love IL. Love it," Suddenly she was
beside Vivian. the words trippinF
over themselves. -Ch. madame. II
YOU jus let me help fix YOU up. III
is my life-pretty clothes. I get SC
much fun out of ii MS madame her
SELF
Il shall put myself In your hands
Celeste Vivian laugher, relieved
You shall select fer me. + know
a French girl has wonderful tastes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-31
Health and Right Living

A few days ago I talked with 4
rugged and apparently healthy
young woman she told me she had
Just recovered from an attack o.
pleurisv.
This Is q ~disagreeable ailment. 10
attacks persons Of all ages. In It,
self the disease Is not particularly
important. Unfortunately. however.
there Is a disagreetble relationship
between pleurisy and tuberculosis
Not for a moment would I Rave
you think that every case Of pieu-
risy Is a symptom Of tuberculosis. I
do want you 10 know. however. that
no chances must be taken fl recov-
ering from on attack.
Too many Of us are inclined 10
sheer at disease. We take u too
lightly. During the fever and the
uncomfortable symptoms accom-
panying IL. we form al sorts or reso-
buttons. We determine that we are
going TO do everything necessary Co
avoid sickness in the future.
But Just as soon as we begin 10
get better our good resolutions are
forgotten. In hurry 10 ret hack
to business We do not give Nature
half a chance 10 complete the recov-
cry.
There are the usual siens OF
trouble. Slight fever and pain In
the side When the doctor listens
10 the chest ne finds friction on
breathing. In a favorable case.
there Is no accumulation OF fluid
within the chest and the symptoms
disappear within q few DAYS.
In another tvpe of rlenrisv there
- an accumulation OF fluid. TIE
word used to describe this r. ~effu-
sion The condition is known 70
the doctors as 'pleurisy with effu-
sion"
In every such case we are dealing
with an ailmsnt of considerable con-
sequence. An unfriendlv germ ~
present in the system. II Is bound
70 be an uncomfortable neirhbor.
You need not think you are going ~
die II you are unfortunate ENOUGH
70 take on a PASSENGER OF this de-
scriptinn. brit certain precautions
are absolutely necessary.
/ wouldn't speak to Won nj All
about this matter IL I did not do n
Tor a specific purpose. I want YOU
TO understand that rleurisy should
no be neglected. If your doctor
tells YOU YOU have this ailment ana
advises you 70 keep quiet. Won
should do exactly as he saws.
THA nnw~a~ -
germs capable of producing pus. or
TO create other ~unnleasant compli-
cations. They lead 10 a physical
condition which NAV make Won very
vi and impair your usefulness for .
long time.
You should lead such "a life that
YOUR powers IF resistance are ALWAYS
~cperating. They are working all the
tine to guard you against enemies
II -iven half a chance.
Hard work and worrv lower the
vitality. The burden Of having TO
arm q living end 10 support a fam
ilv makes it difficult to escape abuse
CT the body.
III you have a beautiful vase or
some other fragile possession YOU
10 not spend all your time worrying
for fear ii NAV be broken. But
YOU do take mains ~ keen sha vase
under conditions which will insure
its safety.
Why don't YOU do this with your
body? Certainly ii Is more impor-
tant than anv ordinary ncrsonal
prcDe-tv- Guard II against harm.
and " nv anv chance Won do get
sick. deal honestly with Nature. As
sis her In the process OF getting
well.
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READ THIS FIRST:

Vivian Matthews. 20. a doorstep
baby. Is considered a flat tire" by
the younger set Of Benoer, Kan. be-
cause Of her shyness. Wentworth
Hillman Johns III. Tilted by Aurelia
"Dovie" Jansen. local belle. in favor
Of an European count, Is through
with women" He offers Vivian one
hundred thousand dollars and a di-
vorcie in Paris at the end Of the
year and she marries him. loving
him secretly. He gives her her first
$1,000 when they start to New York
on their honeymoon for clothes and
things"
NOW GO ON WITH THE SToRY)
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VIII

CHAPTER VIII
The hotel Siddons overlooks Cen
trail Park West in New York. Ultra
swank. IL breathes a fashionable air
from the doorway. with its wooden
soldier looking attendant to the
roof.
Vivian had never quite felt SO
self-conscious in her life as she did
when she stood beside Kent while
he registered *. II. Johns and wife,
Bender. Kan"
She was conscious of her store
made. little green ensemble, and felt
that everyone would known she was
from the sticks without ~glancing at
the register. Kent was plainly self
conscious, too. While he arranged
for their suite she glanced around
the lobby.
Brilliantly preened women lounEed
chattering amiably with handsome
men of all types. Half of the wom-
en- we're smoking. "A pretty girl got
off the elevator. a cigarette between
carmined lips"
Just like men," Vivian thought,
NOAAQCkA AAklN. Il WQAAAEI Al LAlNN VAIN
down the street smoking, too" She
must watch.
Back in Kent's mind was the fixed
idea that he must make UP 70 Vivian
in every way that he could for the
strange bargain she had made with
him in becoming his wife. That Il
why he asked for the best suite in
the hotel. and they were ushered
into a charming atmosphere that
quite took Vivian's breath away. "A
huge living room. with grand piano
and radio. reception room. a large
bedroom for Kent. A foudoir in
green for Vivian that would have
flattered a queen. and a maids
room.
Kent Is not the first man who
has thought he could buy happiness
for a woman when he had nothing
else to give. They were shown with
ceremony through the suite BY the
manager. himself.
rs II all right?" Kent turned 70
Vivian after the inspection She
wanted to laugh. But instead an
imp OF mischief prompted her to
shrug in~differently.
oh. I guess il will do"
Another one Of those high hat
DANES that never had a cent before
she got married. thought the man
sger in his most private thoughts.
Kent looked surprised. and 1t pleased
Vivian that she had been able to
control her real feelings.
you will want a maid. Madame
Johns?" The manager asked the
question in an of-course manner
that left scarcely a doubt. So VI
Wan said quite naturally. again to
Kent's surprise.
Yes. Have you a French maid
availabie?"
II believe Just the girl you might
find a most charming comnanion as
well as maid" he said. taking hts
leave.
When ne had gone Vivian sank
into a big chair and LAUGHED de-
lightedly. Kent. his hands in his
pockets, stood watching her.
You are certainly supporting me
in a manner to which I have not
been accustomed" Vivian smiled
broadly. Pardon me for laughing.
But suddenly it strikes me as anus
ing."
Madame Johns Kent stood
straight. initiating In a high falset-
70 the voice Of the manager. II
trust you viii find everything sat-
isfactorv."
Then his manager changed.
IF you cen take II as q good
show and get a good laugh, that1l
be great"
He suddenly walked to her and.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-31
MYSTERY

What would be the emotions OF a man named to
Mr.. Hoovers all American Crime and Law Enforce
|ment Eleven who had Just had his hat stolen In q
restaurant. paid a bill OF $50 for having his car look
ed over at q service station, found his medicinal
|whiskey was ~quick-dry varnish and received q letter
from his attorney saying that the verdict for ss2
against his landlord had been appealed for the fifth
time since the winter OF 1882
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lowish white bodies nr Krmnuihh nm
tine inner surfaces rf ttm ApM
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or bronchial tubes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-31
StarLOre


BY Arthur Dew. Carpenter
One OF the finest fhAnTH m Rnv
Scout gets cut nf hiH wnrk MAN thm
star lore ne II required e. EsaEfpr
No boy familiar with astral Scout
requirements could rrnr irmm nAM
bearings on ~ clear night ln hlN
native attitudes Pniarix o. fhm
North star. he is fhnrruRnlv fArnAiih#
with. The Blg Bear tUrHn MAbr
he knows swings around thf %crsh
star the opposite way Co fhna nf fhm
hands of n clock. hH tN familiar wath
SasSiopeia. always opposite PEARS
from ursa Mator: no knows VEGA
that distinguished summer star tm
Oscillation LyrM INK thm western
edge OF the Milky WAY.
GEcre TnmnrrnwA
Answers GO Foregoing QurstAnms
/. Harry r. Sinclair In AZ aE
Washington. ~. C.; drlErAHL
q HcSanra.
. 3. Vicente dc IN Hnrfta.
g. GO. Matthcw xiv. f1
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-31

VINO am ~ Where arr 7 ncw rnn-
fined7 what former occupation an
\ making uHn uf rn=1
with What CRY did fhe B.h,e say
Jesus wa greeted mt FATS last. en-
try into Jerusalem.
The resignation O. what Mmxiemm
president did President Wilson GH-
mand III 1882
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-31
"A Commission Without Teeth

Pres. Hoovers national law enforcement commission
is a commission without teeth. There is no specific
act Of congress creating the commission. hence the
body will be without legal powers to summons witnesses
end documents and to compel testimony. Republican
administration officers say they are confident that few
persons or corporations would refuse a request Of a
presidential commission that they produce evidence.
books. papers and other documents" Then there
will be something new under the sun. Powerful cor
p~crations and powerful individuals employ legal adj
viscrs and the legal advisor will have the last word.
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ANSWERS To HzALrH QUERIES

ANSWERS To HEALTH QUERIES
MRS w 0.-Mv bow az six II
very active. but highly nervous. He
was rather delicate I'D to two wears
aro. but has since improved. He has
bright red rings beneath his ewes
which are ver noticeable since he is
rather pale otherwise. What would
YOU suggest?
A--The child may have intestinal
worms.
J. II. 6. Q-What is the Fordyce
disease7
A.-This is a condition marked by
the presence of numerous small vel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-31
Washington Letter
By HERBERT c. PLUNfNfER

WASHINGTON. May 3l.-A replica Of an old mar
thine map OF the waters around Rhode Island hangs
from the wall directly back OF Senator Jesse II. Met
lcalfs desk in the senate office building.
In the right hand corner Of the map is the picture
Of a trim little yacht heading straight for Block
Island. The prov is cutting a neat path in the sea-a
thin spray is being kicked up as the craft speeds mer-
rily on.
The Felicia is heading back home after a delight
full and lazy cruise into less frequented waters.
Down on the Potomac the Felicia rides easily at its
moorings. Senator Metcalf recently ordered his yacht
brought to washington that he and Mrs. Metcalf
might take up their residence aboard
1t is an annual event. About this time every year
the two quit their apartment and move to the Felicia.
For the best part Of the summer months they make
their home on the comfortable and s~plendidly equip
ped Yacht. Their friends are entertain here. Five
or six people in addition to members Of the crew are
easily cared for.
THEIR HOUSE o A
On hot nights the Felicia lifts anchor and slips
down the Potomac to a spot far removed from the
city. Here. safe from the heat and mosquitoes, the
Metcalfs spend the night. returning in the morning
in time for the senator to get back to his duties on
capitol hill.
For more than 80 years Senator Metcalf has turned
to the sea for recreation. During this time he has
owned boats Of all descriptions. Before he acquired
the Felicia. shortly after the war. ne found his pleas
ure on a steam yacht. The government. however.
during the war. needed a craft Of this type and the
senator surrendered 1t at q price named by the United
states.
The Felicia is l22 feet long and draws from five to
six feet Of water. It is capable OF making IL knots
an hour. Two 225-horsepower engines drive the trim
little yacht.
Speed holds no fascination for Senator Metcalf.
re regards the Felicia simply as a pleasure craft. He
never has raced against another boat and has no in
Itentions of doing 50. There is a silver cup aboard.
but il was presented the senator in appreciation Of
his boat towing a disabled steam yacht TO a place OF
safety.
LIKES WATER
But the senator is an enthusiastic sailor. He knows
the Narraransett like a book. He Is no stranger TO
the pilots room and can handle the Felicia with as
much skill as any member Of the crew. In fcgs and
|blustery weather he takes UP his station In the control
room. Here he fingers the charts and directs the
course until a haven is reached.
He believes In taking no chances. II weather
he loses no time in finding a harbor or cove
where he remains until everything Is calm. He frank
~ admits that he is "a fair weather sailor"
Every summer he and Mrs. Metcalf cruise aimless-
ly. They delight In poking the WOW Of the Felicia
into less frequented rivers and harbors, tying up at
some interesting place and trading stories with the
natives"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-31

Trloo won q race at Belmont the other day. The
tin in the paddock was, obviously. Boy. this one Is
on ice"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-31

1t IS announced that the commission expects to
take two years for the task. Don't be siliyl Forty
two is par for half the distance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-31

song Of the Celanese statesmen: II Amt gonna
Rayon no more"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-31

Persons born un this cay ere ford
OF home life but Ike % - ccrsr4r-
Gus I'm public affairs Trey Rrm
fond cf good clothes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-31

j. II. G. Q.-what is tn
disease7