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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-17

sively in duly authorized citrus fruit
inspectors, special citrus fruit in
spectors, or duly authorized Inspec-
tors Of the u. S. Bureau Of Agri-
cultural Economies. The State Che
mist, Assistan. State Chemist. and
inspectors of the Chemical Divi-
sion Of the state Department Of
Agriculture can no longer issue
same.
Last year when a box OF citrus
fruit was sold, transported, or de-
llvered for transportation 1t had to
have on It a stamp e~videncing the
payment OF q fee Of Ia cents. This
fee has been increased TO 2ls cents
and other fees have been cores
pondingly increased. (Acts OF Reg.
Session p. $500.
Dairying Experiment Station
Authorization was given for the
establishment by the A. a. M. col
lege Of an experiment station for the
purpose Of making scientific inves-
legations and experiments in the
study OF dairylng and dairy problems
the study Of economies In the pro-
duction and utilization of feeds, in
Guiding grazing and feeding, and
other matters relating to the dairy
industry. The Act authorizing same
contains the very significant state
ment that milk production Is now
generally recognized as the most
tesible and practical method OF
about that Investigation Of agrl-
culture IN Texas which Is SO neces-
sary to the economic w~ell-being Of
that vast region" facts Of Regular
Session ID. B1D.
Another Experiment Station
An act enormously entitled "Ex-
pertinent Station In Citrus Fruit Sc
ction" (for 1t is not to be in the
Valley authorizes the establish
ment Of an experiment station with
in the limits of Atascosa. Bexar,
Dimmit, Frio, La Sale, Maverick,
Uyalde, Webb or Zayala counties
for the purpose of scientific inves-
legations and experiments in the pro-
duction OF fruits. nuts, citrus fruits,
and vegetables and nursery stock
and in determining the best me-
th0ds Of Graduating pests and var
ious diseases that infest the various
fruits. trees and products here
inbef0re mentioned. and for the pur-
pose OF studying the other impend-
ing horticultural and agricultural
problems Of that section, and for
the purpose Of making scientific
investigations and experiments In
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-17
BANANAS LEAD
U. S. IMPORTS
Mexican Railways Haul
Fruit Out And Autos
Into Nation

MEXICO CITY. Nov. 16-Bananas
were the leading commodity export
ed over the National Railways OF
Mexico 10 the United states during
September. and automobiles we're
the leading imported commodity
from the United States Nd Mexico.
officials of the National Railways
have announced.
The leading exports to the United
States we're: Bananas. 249 cars;
lead ore. 238 cars: ore IA. O. -, 76
cars: and zinc ore 10 cars.
The leading imports: Automobiles
100 cars: lumber. 80 cars: merchan-
disc. IS cars: pipe. n. o. g.; So cars:
wheat. 81 cars; potato flour. 81 cars;
machinery. SIS cars; and motor
trucks. 50 cars.
The exports were routed as fol-
lows: Matamoros. 10 cars: Juarez.
354 cars; Piedras Negras. 50 cars:
Nuevo Laredo. 202 cars. The total
number OF cars carrying exports
was ms.
The imports from the United
States. tutallnr 1929 cars. were ruut-
ed THROUGH the following pUrts-uf-
entry. MatamcrOs 9l cars. Juarez.
26l cars: Piedras NeWras. 17l cars.
and NuevO Laredo. ZOO cars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-17

where the ownership Of livestock
is in dispute. the recorded stock
brands are no longer the only
brands that can be introduced as
evidence Of ownership, as Article
$500. Revised Civil Statutes OF Tex
as, 1925, was repealed. (Acts OF
Reg. Sess. d. $50.
Unlawful to EntKre LabOrers
IL Is now unlawful for any per-
son to 90 on the premises Of any
Citizen OF Texas between sunset
and sunrise and move, or assist IN
moving, any lab0rer or tenant, or
the effects of property OF any lab
orc or tenant, therefrom without
the consent of the owner or pro-
prietor thereof other than in the
discharge OF a Civil or Military
Order. Persons doing SO are liable
to punishment by fine OF from $50
TO 500 and Imprisonment IN Jail
for from 10 days to 6 m rths
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-17

CActs of Regular Session D. 40e)
Destruction OF Predatory Animals
Aid TO farmers and stockmen In
their fight on predatory animals
IL contemplated In an act passed
BY the 41st Legislature providing
Tor the cooperation OF the state
OF Texas, through its Live Stock
Sanitary Commission and the I'm.
40 WI. College, with the III. 81. De-
partment or Agriculture, Bureau
OF Biological Survey, In destroying
coyotes, wolves. mountain lions,
bobcats prairie dogs, pocket goph-
ers. jack rabbits. ground squirrels
and other rodents and predatory
animals.
The Commissioners Courts Of
counties and governing bodies Of
Incorporated cities and towns are
empowered and authorized. at their
discretion, TO appropriate funds
for the prosecution Of this work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-17

excellence and the correct percent
age OF termination. The reputation
Of all applicants for honesty, com
potency and fair dealings IS TO be
considered. Proof OF exaggerated
claims. unfair dealings + non
compliance with rules and reeula-
tons shall be cause for ~car1cella-
ton Of certificates that may have
been issued. (ActS Of 1st Called
Session p. 220)
BusheI OF Green Corn Fixed.
The standard weight OF green
corn (roasting ears) per bushel was
fixed nc SO pounds, with the pro-
visO that I'm the event or q con-
troversy over the weight or same
q tolerance OF two pounds more
or less than such standard weight
shall be allowed. Acts or Reg. Ses-
sion y. 53l).
Measures Law Amended
The law which makes 1t unlaw-
full to use, sell, offer for sale. or
retain possession Of false weights
Or measures Of false weighing de-
vices, was amended. Various terms
used in the law we're, for the first
time. definitely defined. and the
punishment for violations changed
so as to now be a fine Of from $50
to 500 on first conviction and
from $50 TO $500 on second or
subsequent conviction. The pro-
visions OF this law were also ex-
tended SO as to now apply 10 that
person was 'ishall sell or offer or
expose for sale less than the GUAM
tity he represents Of any com
modify, thing or service, or shall
take, or attempt to take, more than
the quantity he represents OF any
commodity. thing or service. when.
as the buyer or weigher of any
commodity, he furni5hes the weight
measure. or weighing or measur-
ing device by means OF which the
amount OF any commodity. thing.
or service is determined. CActs Of
Regular Session p. 676)
In trials or night Of property
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-17
Farmers Get Consideration
y = : = y y = = y y y
Last Texas Legislature Enacted Laws To Aid Agricultural Interests

EDITORS NOTE-This Is the
lnlrd OF a series Of articles pre-
pared by Bascom Cox, assistant
county attorney, dealing with the
laws passed by the last regular
and special sessions Of the legis-
~lature).
The farmers-the salt Of the
earth, the backbone of the nation
are more and more being given
sIeater consideration 40 the hands
" legislative bodies. Farm relief is
now, az least ostens.bly, one OF the
major concerns of national politics
Inc last legislature OF Texas lent
IN attentive ear to the problems IF
II lfllers Of the soil. Some Of the
measures 1t passed in the interests
WI agriculture are here called 10
ne attention Of the readers Of the
brownsville Herald.
Citrus Fruit Law Amended
Of particular interest TO the citrus
growers Of the Valley are the chan
geS made in the law relating 70 the
sale Of citrus fruit that Is immature
or unfit for consumption. Formerly
al grapefruit was deemed immature
unless the total soluble solids Of the
juice was at least 10ss and the min
mum ratio OF total soluble solids Of
the juice to the anhydrous Citric
ACID WIS Z to /. Now, under the law,
2 early seeded varities of grape
1ruit are deemed mature after Oct
ODER 18th OF each year when the to-
tal soluble solids is not less than
J@o provided that III and whpn the
total soluble solids Of the juice are
=. 10, ii, and 1870 the minimum ra-
TO Of total soluble solids to the
~anhydrous acid shall be 81 70 /.
2 70 !, 5ls to !, and 5 to !, each res
pectively.
The owners. managers. or opera
toys Of each distributing house"
(Which is defined to be any struc-
ture, railroad car, truck or place
used for carrying. receiving or dis
tributing citrus fruit shipped from
any other state into Texas') are
now required to register with the
Commissioner OF Agriculture and
give notice when operations for the
season will be begun in the same
manner as heretofore and new re-
CURED OF packing houses.
Inspectors are now authorized TO
make tests and inspections and issue
certificates Of inspection and ma
turity at regularly registered dis
tributing houses. Heretofore such
could only be performed az registered
packinEhOuses. Right to issue sucn
certificates Is now vested exclu-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-17
Specialist Visits
Agents OF Valley

EDINBURG. Nov. 16.-MIss Ma
mic Lee Hayden, home industries
specialist from "A. and vi. Is In the
Valley for a short visit and con-
ferences with Mrs. Eta Ringgold.
Hidalgo county home demonstration
agent. and Miss Dorothy Parker.
Cameron county home dem0nstra-
ton AGENT.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-17

(Acts OF 1st Called Session D. 1851
(Another article dealing with
new laws relating to the Potato
Industry. Diseases among Fowls a
Live Stock, Emigrant Agents, Tick
Eradlction. etc, viii appear In next
Sundays Herald)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-17

The increasing use of the Sheetrcck Metal a
System Of Interior Wall Construction Is reduc-
ing the amount Of redecorating needed Go keep
I'D Texas homes. One reason for the success of
Sheetrock Metal "A" is the fact that IL Is d Texas
product, designed to meet Texas building con-
didons.
Wall paper does not wrinkle, sag or loosen
when applied over Sheetrock Metal "a. 1t re-
mains firm and fresh in appearance because such
walls do not bulge, buckle or crack at the joints.
No canvas base is needed.
The life of other types of Elaboration Is length
ened corresPondingIy. The smart texture effects
produced with Textone, The Plastic Paint, keep
their beauty indefinitely.
Sheetrock Metal "A reduces fire risk because
of its haIEinch-thick core Of freProof gypsum.
Sheetrock Meal "A" construction strengthens
and braces the building frame. It forms tight
walls that keep out wind, sand and vermin. IL
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-17

Patented Sheet
rock Metal"A~
Joint Reinf1rcing
perm a n O
arrmors all joins
against cracking.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-17

increases both the comfort and vahue Of your
home.
The Sheerock Meal IA" System consists OF
Tongue and Groove Sheerrock, one-half-inch
thick; Metal "A" Joint Reinforcement (Patenred
metal strips applied over the sheetrock joints TO
make the wall crackless); and the decoration
wall paper, paint or Textone.
Tongue and Groove Sheetrock, Metal "a
Joint reinforcement and Textone can be sup
piled by your lumber dealer. Or write Us.
Ne.D S5eetyOek Tile Board. Sharp, deep indenta-
tons provide beautiful tile effects in bathrooms,
kitchens, restaurants, stores, etc. Tile design i
square, in line with best ceramic tile practice
Easily decorated Low in cost
UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
Santa Fe Bldg, Dallas, Texas
Mil: Sweerwater, Texas
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-17

The Sheerpck Metal "a System Is profecred BY PATS
Nos. 1,44S,ss6; 1,45o,f7o; i,7o5,667; I,7ol,z91.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-17

CHEETROCK Meta1"A"forms
- permanently smooth and fiat
interior walls and ceilings. 1t is
freproof. 1t forms walls and cell
ings that arc wind-Proof, that
keep out sand and vermin and
provide an excellent base for
wall paper, Textone, The Plastic
Paint, and other types of decora-
ton. Increases the value Of a
home, and costs no more than
ordinary construction.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-28

OF at least two miracles must be
produced.
If canonization is achieved in the
end, 1t viii be formally bestowed
at magnificent ceremonies in the
Vatican. Cost Of such inquiry and
the ceremonies generally exceeds
$50.
Annette Bentivoglio's family was
one Of the most illustrious in Ita4y.
For generations its men had been
lords Of Bologna. Annette, says q
sketch Of her life, was high spirited.
and had the daring r-ecRlessness OF
q lad"
She grew to be a beautiful wom-
an, but rejected offers Of marriage.
entering the Poor Clare convent at
San Lorenzo in her twenty-sixth
year.
In 1875 the religious orders were
meeting opposition in Italy and
Mother Magdalene was sent to
America to find a new haven. Ap-
parently forgotten by her superiors.
she tried in vain 10 found converts
in New York City. New Orleans
and Cleveland. but each failed for
lack Of funds or lack Of cooperation
from the clergy.
Discouraged, she came to Omaha
In 1879 and obtalr-c aid from John
Creighton. a papal count and mil
lionaire renowned for his charities.
Creighton built a convent for Moth
or MaEdalene and her sister. who
had taken the name OF Sister Con-
stance, mistress Of noviccs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-28

OMAHA, Neb., June 28.-(P-
Mother Mary Magdalene, an Italian
noblewoman who established this
country's first Poor Clare convent
in Omaha, so years ago, may be-
come Americas first sains.
During her life she -practrced
virtues TO an heroic degree the
ologians believe. and therefore is
entitled to sainthood. Canonization
proceedings are under way.
Mother Magdalene was Countess
Annette B~entivoglio. daughter OF
the governor Of Rome before she
assumed the brown habit or ner or
der. She died in Evansville, Ind,
in 1905.
The canonization. If finally
achieved, may take 5 or so years.
Only once before has such a pro-
ceeding been instituted in the
United States and it still is pending.
A solemn trial this summer will
determine Mother Magdalene's
claim. BY appointment Of Bishop
Joseph F. Rummel of Omaha. the
Very Rev. Albert Kleber Of St.
Meinrad's. Ind, will be vice-postu-
lator. and present the case for
Mother Magdalene.
The Rev. Peter Cannon Of Omaha
will be the prosecutor. or devils
advocate" He will contest every
claim and attempt to prove it false
The Rev. jeremiah Buckley Of Oma-
Ia will sit as judge. III the caro-
inals and the pope agree with the
Omaha inquisition that her life was
stainless. she may be called Ven
cradle" and further investigation
begun.
Identification Is the next step.
For this an inquiry must be made
into Mother Magdalene's reputation
for "sanctity and miracles" II is
a much more rigid inquiry than that
required for veneration. Once more
the evidence VIII 60 70 Rome for
scrutiny.
For formal canonization evidence
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-28
Speaker Scores Jury
Dodger AS Factor In
Lawlessness Spread
Especial to The Herald

SAN BENITO, June 2s.-The ju-
ror who serves because he gets a
small amount Of money for it. and
who will send a man to the peni-
Tertiary for possessing liquor and
the next day buy liquor himself, was
scored by Judge James @. Louthan
in an address before the Kiwanis
club here.
Judge Louthan. who Is president
of the Rotary club. attributed law
lesSness TO a certain extent to the
laxity of citizens in regard to jury
service. He condemned persons who
seek to evade jury service.
Men who are most capable to
Judge usually avoid jury service, he
said.
Where n murderer in so is con-
victed in the United States, only
one in so escapes in England, Judge
Louthan declared, and said this is
largely the reason that there Is 20
per cent more crime here than in
England.
f. H. Pargny was taken in as a
member Of the club. He represents
the Portland Cement company here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-28
Urge BILL FOR
QUARANTINE
Valley. Wires Legislators
To Speed Up Work On
Emergency Measure
Special TO The Heraldl

N0ltl1ALA W ~
SAN BENITO. June 25.-Tele-
grams and letters were being for
Warded today from all parts of the
Valley TO representatives and sena-
tors from this section at Austin
Urging that they speed up passage
d the emergency quarantine bill,
giving funds to the department Of
agriculture in the state 10 protect
he state against Eae Mediterranean
fruit fly.
A letter received here from Geo.
3. Terrell, commissioner Of agricul-
ture. stated that the bill has not
passed. and expressed fear that II
may die on the calendar.
a wire was Immediately sent from
The San Benito Chamber Of Com
merce, and other chambers OF COM
merce in the Valley were informed
Of the situation and asked TO take
Shat steps they considered advisa-
Die 10 aiding.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-28
Douthit Gas Station
In Edinburg to Hold
Opening Tomorrow

EDINBURG. June 28.-The Dou-
thit Service Station will hold its
formal opening Saturday in the
location formerly occupied BY the
Stout-Baker Super Service Station
on East Hartman boulevard. It was
announced today by j. ID. Douthit.
the owner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-28
Contractor Gets
Suspended Term
For Negroes Death
ESPECIAL 10 The HeraId)

EDINBURG. June 2s.-Arthur L.
Cupton. Edinburg building con-
tractor, charged with the murder
Of Ed Bass. negro, in a barber shop
here last July !. was convicted and
given q five-year suspended SEN
tence IN 18th district court here
Thursday.
Gupton pleaded self-defense.
maintaining he shot Bass only after
the later had advanced upon him
in O threatening manner.
Assistant District Attorney Rog-
ers Kelley prosecuted the case and
Tom Hartley Of Pharr and T. o.
Mitchell Of McAllen were defense
attorneys.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-28
Valley late Palms
Infested With Mite
Expert Here States
Especial to The Herald)

HARLINGEN. June 26.-Date
palms in the Valley are free OF
scale. but are infested with a mite.
which does some damage 10 fruit
II the way Of discoloration. ac-
cording to Or. r. S. Stickney. IN
charge Of date palm research work
for the u. S. department or agri-
culture at Indio. California.
DR.. Stickney vas here earlier IN
the week. and visited the expert
ment station at Weslaco and other
parts of the Valley. He superin-
tended fumigation Of the 900 or
more date palms sent TO the Valley
recently by the department.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-28
Valley Scouts Make
Ready For Journey
To Annual Jamboree
(SneciaI 10 The HeraldO

MERCEDES. June 28.-Repre-
senting 1000 Valley Boy Scouts,
Leonard Bud" Van Berg of Mer-
cedes and Milton Mickey" Kelly of
McAllen leave Saturday for San
Antonio for a weeks training in
camp preparatory to embarking for
the international Scout iamboree
70 be held at Arrowe Park. Birken-
head, England, July 80, to August
IA.
The first two weeks in camp will
DC spent with $4,000 other scouts.
representing AZ countries.
The scouts also will visit France.
Belgium. Germany and Switzer-
land. returning to the United States
September 8.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-28
THREE MORE BALES

Especial to The Herald)
EDINBURG. June 28.-Peoples
Gin here Thursday turned out
three bales of cotton to bring the
total for the season up TO 10.
Heavy ginning is expected TO get
under way within two weeks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-28

first to paint an aerial sign TO
fIide aviators. the Gettysburg. Pa.
Elks lodge recently was awarded a
medal by the Guggenheim founda-
ion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21
Solves the Problem in Pest
Cleanup Program.

Prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture)
While the husker-shredder has long
been recognized as a useful machine
in the corn belt, its effectiveness as
a destroyer of corn borers in corn fod-
der has given 1t a new significance.
Shredding solves one of the most diff
cult problems in a corn. borer clean.
up program, according to entomolo-
gists of the United States Department
of Agriculture. by affording an eff
cient and practical means of dispos-
ing of the cornstalks that might other
wise carry the borers through the win
ter.
Shredding tests, they say, indicate
that kills of from % to 100 per cent
of the ,borers may be obtained. and
that any that escape death in the
machine probably perish during the
process of storing or feeding the
shredded material. The maximum
kill is obtained when stalks are cut in
lengths of one-half inch or less.
Other advantages attributed to the
husker-shredder are cited by the
farm management specialist of he de-
partment in Farmers Bulletin 15S9-F,
The Husker- Shredder on Eastern
Corn Belt Farms. just issued This
bulletin is based largely on informa.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-21

of the white meat of chicken on 1t.
On top of the chicken place thin
slices of seedless grapes. press on a
leaf of lettuce and cover with another
slice. Trim. cut into any desired
shape and serve on lettuce. Other
grapes seeded and chopped may be
used.
Chicken and Almond Sandwich
Chop and mix one-fourth cupful each
of the white meat of chicken and
banched almonds. Add Just enough
mayonnaise to bind. season and
spread on toast Garnish the border
with thin slices of pickles, cover with
another slice and serve on lettuce.
Chicken and Broccoli Sandwich
Chop one cupful of cooked seasoned
broccoli well drained, mix with the
pounded white meat of chicken to
make good mixture. Spread on but.
tered bread, cover with another slice
and pour over q hot rich cream
sauce.
Cocoa Bread.-Dissolve one cake of
compressed yeast and tablespoonful
of sugar in two cupfuls of scalded
and cooled milk; add three cupfuls of
flour and beat until smooth. Cover
and set in warm place to rise
about one and one-half hours, then
add one-fourth of a cupful of butter
creamed with one-fourth cupful of
sugar, two eggs well beaten, onehalf