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The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-21
Reindeer Mischief

Blitzen had behaved very well until the first of December Then all of a sudden he decided to go into Santas workshop. The first terrible thing he did was to lar the paint from a dolls face. Santa had put a great deal of care into making that doll for she was to go to a little girl who was i'll in the hospital. Blitzen thought it the very best paint he had ever tasted and as he was alone in the work shop at the time he continued to lap everything in sight that had red paint on it. Lap, lap, lap went his tongue until he had finished a whole shelf full of toys. Of course Santa was angry, as angry as such jolly person could be, and he made Blitzen stay in the barn for three days and three nights. But that is not the worst part of the story.
 Christmas eve came and all the reindeer were harnessed and wait ing for Santa.
 Have you all of your bags dear?" asked Mrs. Santa.
 "Yes, we have everything and are on our way to wish the world a very Merry Christmas" answered jolly old Santa.
 Hump said Blitzen to him. selp, "and humph again.
 The red paint had had bad ef- feet upon his disposition. Off they sped and up, up, up they sailed through the air. Blitzen was going along beautifully when he suddenly wondered what Vixen would do if he, Blitzen, should bite his tail.
 Not very hard though Blitzer to himself Just enough to make him jump
 And as they hurried along that winters night, Blitzen reached out his funny warm nose and bit Vix- ems tail-hard Vixen jumped then he kicked Donder, who 1T turn kicked the sleigh, upsetting 1t Over it went and down it went Santa, toys and all. Fortunately they all landed in a soft snow. bank. Santa picked his snowy sel up, put the toys back in the sleigf and off they started once again. The first house they came to wa lovely old farm house. Santa anc the reindeer made a beautiful land ing on the roof.
 Now while I am gone see tha you behave" said Santa and dowi ] the chimney he went. As soon a
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CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS
 BEHAVIOR IS EVER THUS

No holiday finds so many good boys and girls as does Christmas. On Christmas morning all the homes are filled with little saints. Johnnie has been getting in the wood and doing his chores for the last month without being told. Will lie has had good lessons every day and hasn't been kept in after school during the entire month There has been no trouble in get ting the boys to go to Sunday school. For some time they have been getting out of bed in the morning at the first call and their table manners have greatly inn proved.
 As soon as breakfast is over Sal lie has her apron on and her sleeves rolled up, ready to wash the dishes. Marie insists that she be allowed to dry them. They hurry through with the dishes so that they will have time to sweep the house before school time.
 Papa is well kissed and hugged before he starts for the office ir the morning and all the children are at the gate to meet him wher he gets home in the evening. Santa seems to be helping the children greatly.-William L. Gaston.
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you want to upset the sleigh again, you naughty dee?"
 All over the world they went, not skipping a place. Blitzen was very tired and as he could think of nothing better to do. he snorted and fused and counted stars. At last just as Christmas morning dawned they found their way home. Mrs Santa came running out to meet them, and to help Santa un- harness the reindeer.
 "Blitzen cannot have anything to eat and he must go right into the barn." said Santa rather sadly. And I fear he cannot go with me next Christmas"
 And now indeed was Blitzen a sadder and wiser reindeer. l
 Now, my dear children I know that you all love Blitzen You must, for he is a lovable old fellow. When you hear the deer on the roof Christmas eve it is always Blitzen's hoofs you hear, because he always stamps harder than is necessary. And when you hear the bells you can always hear Blitzen's above the rest, no one knows why. Just because he is Blizen, l sup pose. and likes to give an extra stamp and an extra shake when ever possible. He will be sadly missed next Christmas eve unless I have itl Let's all write a note to Santa and ask him to forgive poor mischievous Blitzen before next Christmas has a chance to come around. If all the children in all the world should write I'm sure Santa will forgive him.
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cept sit here and talk about it?" Sam, Jr., aged fourteen, puckered his brows in evident great conster- nation. Suddenly he threw down his napkin and dashed for his sweater and cap.
 "Where're you going?" Marion shouted.
 The banging of the front door was the only reply.
 Tn less than a half hour, Sam, Jr., came bursting back again, all excited:
 Get ready! We're going! We're goingl"
 "Going-fiddle sticks!" Marion scoffed.
 Please explain, young man." Sam Sr., quizically demanded, a gleam of understanding coming into his eyes as he caught sight of tall, handsome Dick Roberts who had entered quietly after Sam, Jr., and stood just inside the door Now he stepped forward.
 Merry Christmas, everybody"
 Marion's face was as rosy as Dicks as she grasped his extended hand. q thought you were going to your sisters in the East" she stam- mered.
 T was" Dick laughed, but busi- ness wouldn't let me I don't mind now that I can be of service to you. Young Sam knew I hadn't gone, and he swooped down upon me and explained the predicament. And my plane is at your service"
 Your plane!" Ma4.on gasped. "A plane in this snoW?"
 Yes. My plane has skis, and I can take you one at time and land you safely at your grandfath- CTS"
 Grandfather and Grandmother Clark were more excited than the others, if that could be possible, when Mrs. Sam arrived first and explained what was happening Sam, Jr, came next; then Father
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he was out of sight, Blitzen start ed trouble again.
 Dun -dum diddle dun alum! See what I can dol" he snorted, and he crossed his front legs, stamped his hind ones and sat down kerplunk on the roof fl
 Here, here" shouted Santa, as he came up the chimney. What is the meaning of all this noise? It sounded like an earthquake. l thought every moment that the roof would cave in. If you can't stand still on the tops of the houses I shall most certainly leave you on the ground"
 Santa knew that this would be a dreadful punishment to them all as they were very proud of being able to stand on the tops of houses.
 The next house had a slanting roof with peak at the top and when Santa had gone down the chimney that nischievous Blitzen promptly sat down again, kerplunk, snorting his favorite song, dum- dunn -diddle- -de-d -dum The first thing he knew he had started to slide and couldn't get up quickly enough to prevent sliding all the way to the ground. Over the roof he went, dragging the sleigh and his seven brothers with him. Out of the chimney came Santa and lean- ed over the peak of the roof to call them.
 I'm just about tired of your non- sense tonight" said he. Now you will stay on the ground"
 And when in the country, they stopped at another farm house; that is just where Santa left them
 Sniff sniff, sniff-sniff!" A spicy smell reached the nose of Blitzen
 Inch by inch he moved over to the window and stuck his head right in. He proceeded to devour everything in sight. He ate so rap- idly that the other deer could only stare and wonder. Pies, cakes tarts, jelly and jam all went down with lightning speed. When he fin ished he licked his lips, turned around and pushed back to the place Santa had left them, When Santa came out, there they were as quiet as mice.
 Well, now, that's fine" called Santa in a cheery voice. See how much better things are when you behave~
 Now we all know that it isn't the best thing in the world to run after we have eaten a great many sweets. Blitzen soon learned this and began feeling very ill indeed But feeling ill only made his dis position worse. In the distance he could see a city and above thi. city he saw tall steeple. A: they raced along near the steepl, Blitzen pushed his brothers ovel so that when they passed the! were so close you could not have put your finger between the steeplt and the sleigh. Blitzen glanced at Vixen and saw that his hail was standing right up straight.
 What Ho," beloved Santa, "Dt
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able to enjoy it together. It's great isn't it?" Grandfather Clark slip ped his arm about his wife's waist and drew her close Eeside him.
 Grandmother had a very hap py, satisfied smile as she patted his hand, then departed to the kitch- en to issue her instructions to An nie
 Meanwhile Sam and his family seated about their breakfast table, were much more concerned about missing Christmas at Grandmoth- CTS and the good dinner than they were at the beauty of the world about them.
 .Ch, grandfather and grand- mother will understand" Marion, the daughter was speaking. Were the goats in this case Ham and eggs for Christmas!"
 Gee! Can't we do anything
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it took ride way up in the clouds to convince Marion that I could be her pilot for life. Congratulate me.
 You're a welcome new member Of the family" Sam answered qui- etly, and dropped his hand on Mar ions shining hair.
 Mother and I thought this was the most beautiful Christmas we'd
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It was Christmas morning. Two elderly persons stood at the front windcw of thor big farm house and gazcd at the snow blanketed world about them.
 Not 6 chance for Sam and his family to get through these drifts, Mother: not a ghost of a chance. No car cn earth could make it.
 T guess you're right, Pa Mrs. Clark answered, solemnly shaking her head with it's beautiful wavy white hair. And our dinners well cn the way. I'll have to tell An nie not to cook so many potatoes and perhaps we can manage to keep most of the turkey a day or SO until the children can come. l suppose there's no chance for the snow blows to get through today,
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Sam, and last of all, Marion, all rosy and excited.
 "A beautiful sight, wasn't it, gliding over the country?" Sam asked, as ne helped Di c k OH WlLD ms togs.
 "Marvelous! !'
 Then Die k added quickly: But every thing is won derful to me today because
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ever seen when we looked out of the window this morning" Grand fathers eyes danced, and we had not been riding in any airplane. When one feels right with the world it's easier to see the beauty of things we sometimes miss
 Sam, Jr., grinned at them all Some Christmasl"
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cit h CT, VII liam?"
 No. They'll clear the main highways first. But it's beau- tiful, isn't 1t, Mother? with the ice and cleet on t h e trees ana HOW the snow for trimming. It's as beautiful a Christmas as I h ve eV T seen. And we both are well and strong and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-12

Don't you love driving On N
moonlight night like this?"
Yeah. but / thought Id wait tirf
Pathfinder.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-12
Monterrey Action
Awaited by Rotary
ESPECIAL to The Herald)

NODEkA4A ~ AIT LANAAA4E
EDINBURG, Oct. H. Pending
communications from the Monter-
rey Rotary club regarding its rep
resentation at a series OF. proposed
Valley Rotary club inter-city meet
ings to be held during the week
Of October 20. little further action
on the matter has been taken.
John w. Kirkpatrick. member o.
the executive committee OF the
Valley clubs said Thursday.
Upon the suggestion Of VIII Wood
eof Mission, ii was decided recently
What an international inter-district
Convention OF Rotary clubs from a.
far south as Mexico City TO San
Antonio would be held in the Val
ley.
Valley clubs were organized into
fou. separate groups for a series o.
~intercity meetings TO be held dur
ing the week OF October 20 in
order that plans for the coming
international convention may b.
perfected. Mr.. Wood was asked b.
Marvin Goodwin, chairman Of the
Valley club executive committee, to
get in touch with the Monterrey
club and make arrangements for
that club 10 send q representative
70 the Valley intercity meetings
Action on the matter has not We.
been taken definitely, It was l-arn-
ed.
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they finally spotted a landing place
on the little island off the south
west tip Of England, they dumped
this tank as @ precaution against
explosion in setting down.
Captain Boyd said all went we'll
with the Columbia after its take
off from Harbor Grace until about
noon yesterday. when the fliers
found they were unable to draw
on q reserve tank.
I'VE tried the pumps" Boyd said,
but couldn't get a drop of gaso-
line. From then on It was a race
with a dwindling fuel supply, for
We realized that our main tanks
were getting drier and drier every
time she turned over"
AT this point Lieutenant Con-
nor cut in:
But you brought her through,
Enrol"
Boyd said that in view or the
dwindling gasoline he tried TO line
up with an ocean vessel lust in
case"
The Canadian flier said the
Columbia ducked virtually all the
way over. flying near the water Al
times and at others going as high
as 10000 feet to escape fog and
rain. At the same time the higher
attitudes permitted Conner Il
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-12
WAR VESSEL TO
BRAZIL COAST
Government Assures Safety
Of Citizens; New Mail
Service Postponed

WASHINGTON. Oct. 1i-(P-Fol-
owing closely an announcement that
an American warship had been or
oered 70 stand by TO take off Amer
leans IN Brazil If necessary. state
department officials said tonigss the
brazilian government had assured
them every effort would be made
70 protect American lives and prop
erty.
The announcement Of the inten-
ton of the American government
70 have a vessel on hand in the
event American lives are endangered
by the Brazilian revolt "a made
IN a carefully worded statement say
ing the action was taken in view Of
the uncertainty as to the future sit
uation in Brazil" The cruiser Pen
sacola has been ordered 10 Guata-
namo to be near the Brazilian coast
in the vent IL became necessary TO
make a dash for one OF the af-
fected areas.
The statement emphasized that
the sole object Of the visit by the
Pensacola to Brazil would be ~
4AEe off Americans. This was inter-
pfeted as indicating that the Amer
lean government has no intention Of
interfering in any way in the Brazil
ian civil strife.
Assurances that the Brazilian gov
eminent would make every effort
TO protect American lives and prop
erty we're communicated by the
Brazilian foreign office to the Amer
lea nembassy in Rio de Janiero.
There was considerable discussion
OF reports from Brazil that the gov
eminent would seek to purchase air
planes in the United States but no
official word had come OF such an
intention late today. Applications
for such : sale would be sent by the
airplane manufacturer to either the
war or navy department.
In the p~ostofficc department.
however, c~ognizance was taken of
the revolution in q decision to defer
the Inauguration of service on the
air mail route from Paramaribo.
Dutch Guiana, to Santos, Brazil, be-
cause Of the disorders in the latter
country.
Incomplete reports Of the state
department gave 2,763 as the mum
Der Of AMERICANS now resident in
Brazil. This was an increase OF
Clio as compared with reports for all
Brazil in 1929.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-12
FAVORS
OCEAN FLIERS
Gas Line Clogs To Reserve
Tank But Flight Is
Successful

CROYDON. England, Oct. IL
H1-A rotund grinning Canadian
and q sober-faced lean Yankee set
their transatlantic monoplane
Columbia down on Croydon Field
at 3:55 o'clock this afternoon (l0.55
"A. NJ. Z. 8. T.), completing a voyage
from Harbor Grace, N. F., TO London
via the Scilly Isles in q hours 3
minutes flying time.
Captain j. Enrol Boyd. formerly
Of the Royal Air Force, and
Lieutenant Harry p. Connor OF the
United States Naval Reserve flew
their ship swiftly from Tresco.
Scilly Isles. where they spent last
night after a gasoline line became
clogged and forced them to land.
This misfortune prevented them
from drawing on a reserve 100-gal-
Ion tank in the fuselage. When
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-12
Sesbania Planted
AS New Fertilizer
Especial TO The Heraldl

EDIE5URG. Oct. Naturalization
of sesbania. a legume. as an inex.
pensive form OF fertilization for III
o-lso county farm lands has beer
rlade among county farmers bv j
w. kirkpatrick, Hidalgo county
farm agent.
Several farmers have been plant
ing seSbania since last spring and II
is expected that the plant Wilma
terially improve the depleted supplv
Of minerals III such lands as neec
IL" the county AGENT said.
Sesbania. Mr.. kirkpatrick pointed
cut. is q plant which usually attaius
a height Of from seven to eight
feet in a very short while. Il has
small pointed leaves anu bears but
little foliage Of this nature. Il is
small bodied and resembles some
what cane. but is one of the hest
fertilizers known. 1t was pointed out.
The plant furnishes the sS!l With
an abundance OF nitrogen. as the
uodules on the roots containing this
fhemical are plentiful. The plant IS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-12
Port Isabel Signs
For Street Work

The Port Isabel company an
nounces the signing OF a contract
for the filling in OF the approach
to the causeway a. the Port Isabel
entrance. II Is expected that this
work viii take about six weeks. and
that ii viii start as soon as the
dredge can be assembled.
The city OF Port Isabel has had
a most prosperous week with 2
total Of ST. 900 IA construction work
being contracted for within the
city limits. Among these contract,
is the paving Of Powers and Maxar
streets from the intersection o.
State Highway 100 to the BAY front
The completion OF the first shell
composition stree. and the an
nouncement that State Highway
No. 100 is finished 10 within three
miles Of the city limits and open
for traffic. II is doubtful II n
city IN Texas IS showing morr
activity than Port Isabel.
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Reserve Officers
Outline Activities

topeclaI 20 Inc Heralu-J
HARLINGEN, Oct. 1.-THE
Reserve Officers association OF the
Rio Grande Valley plans to devote
half its meetings to study and half
to social activities. according to B.
Z. Meadows OF Harrington. secretary
treasurer.
The association will hold its
next meeting at 8 p. m. Monday.
Oct. 20 at the Reese VIII Mond
Hotel here and all reserve officers
whether members Of this organiza-
ton DR. not are invited.
John G. Jones Of Edinburg Is
president.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-12

WYE OFFER the only ideal location and at q very reasonable price One
wv hundred and sixty acres spIendidIy adapted as a potential park site. II Is
located to the left of the Palm Boulevard entrance to Los Ebanos, extending
ONE 1900 feet. from the Los Ebanos entrance toward the Bro townsville public
schools and adjons Los Ebanos Oh the northwest side.
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Valentine Elected
. Brotherhood Head

e SAN BENITO. Oct. 1.-THE
wesley Brotherhood elected r. I
Valentine president at a meetin-
held Friday night al the Methods.
parsonage with L. S. Caswell. vice
president: Paul Hornbeck. secrs-
tary and Fred Hartman. t--asurer
J. w. Fontenot is retiring president
j. d. Wren and Paul Hornbecf
were named captains OF teams for
a membership drive.
Officers Will be installed at the
November meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-12

PHARR, oct. 1.-THE local fire.
men are sponsoring q flying circus
which viii be staged nc the Pharr
airport on Sunday afternoon when
the Johnson Britton Circus COM
pany will give exhibitions OF all
kinds OF stunt flying, daredevil
tricks for the amusement Of the
crowds. During the afternoons en-
tertainment there will be an ANA
teur parachute jump and wing walk
ing which Is expected TO be inter-
esting from the beginning. Mr..
johnson. who is N Of the pilots for
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-12

tGptCldI % lie HtriIdJ
HARLrNGEN. Oct. IL Rev.
Nathaniel Scheffer will resume
preaching at the Grace Lutheran
Church at 1890 o'clock Sunday
morning following his return from
q vacation TO the East. He was
accompanied by Mrs. Scheffer.
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reckon their position Because Of
terrific cross winds. which Boyd
said reached 90 miles M hour, the
plane was blown south Of Its
charted course.
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Of little value as food for stock. but
makes excellent fertilizer when turn
ed under and permitted to form hui
mus with other decaying vegetable
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matter. This plant is used extern
sively IN California by farmers there
for the fertilization Of their lands
kH added.
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the organization, has a transport
license from the department OF CON-
nerce and holds N high record based
on his past work and accomplish
ments, IL Is expected that this cir
Gus VIII attract a large delegation
from the Valley towns since N IA
the first kind Of such entertainment
Tor some time. Much interest IN
being manifested by the people I'm
this section OF the Valley.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-04

nephew, and Negus (King) since 1928, in supreme control of the country. The Ras has transferred his following to the imperial Guebbi, or palace, which he has occupied with troops. Both the capital and the country are tranquil.
 Daughter of Emperor
 Zauditu was the daughter of the Emperor Menelik II, who died in 1913. She succeeded her nephew Lii Yasu, who was dethroned in 1916. On October ', 1928, the Ras Taffari, one of the worlds most picturesque rulers, made her CO., sovereign, and crowned King of kings of Ethiopia, the conquering line of Judah and the elect of God.'
 Coronation of the Ras was pro- claimed in the 70 languages of Abyssinia. The occasion was one of festivities and rejoicings. In a gigan- tic feast which lasted seven days the entire Abyssinian army and nearly every able bodied male in