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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-08-23

Next week, Holcomb discovers
,vbetber or not the death OF mrs.
Griffin was caused by a murder'u'
friend!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-08-23

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Battling Murders
Continued from Page Four

or lingering near GLIB this morning."
mo, sir" a
The housekeeper stepped up ana
made a little speech to the same Ell
feet. and Holcomb turned once AGAIN
to the house detective.
aAnd YOU still can't recall anytnlne
of importance?" .,
'.Not a thing, Holcomb-only tn:.
funny odor. AS soon as the maui
renorted it. I took the elevator up.
A few moments later, Mr.. hopklis
came I'D with Chief Roggerty.s mes
sape and we let ourselves IN 6IS. we
hadn't been in there fifteen minuteS
when you came" .,+
with an air of disappointment,
uolcomb gestured the employees OUT
of the room. The manager lolioW ,,' y
cautioning them to silence. Inc
house detective wrinkled MS ofo"
and fingered. .,,o+ IN
"Nell,s bells!' he cried. "Wnat oo
YOU make of it, Holcomb? ,,,o
'0 me- an absent-minded reply. Inc
celebrated sleuth might haze peeil
alone talking to himself. I'm going
tn look for a.
"a what?" 49, u,;sap
can IDIOT who thinks he's WISE.
"But the letter-it was wr:e'en IL W
q, person of great intelligence hoi-
comb!" ,w
"The letter be damn!"
END OF PART ONE
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The Dangerous Age

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-30

willing to give them serious rep
resentation upon the ticket. While
1t has been considered likely that
one or two might be allowed 70
run for minor offices. in difference
to the cooperation OF the Spanish
element, and also as a safeguard
against any decrease in their num-
Der, IL Is well known that there IS
no intention on the part OF those
shaping the League ticket TO allow
the Spanish element any superior
advantage. Thus. according TO a
Spanish politician Of great fore
sight and knowledge of conditions
in the county, a serious detection
may take place in the ranks Of
Spanish-American League support
ers. II their people are sighted up
on the ticket.
Incumbents May Suit
It Is repeatedly stated that none
OF the present administration will
make the race for reelection. though
this is vehemently denied by many
OF their friends and v by some
OF the incumbents themselves.
Among those who have been men,
toned for the office of sheriff are
J. Z. Berry. Of Edinburg; D. G..
Earnest. Of Mercedes, and Frank
Freeland, OF McAilen. on the League
ticket; Cam z. Hill, Edinburg,
present county clerk. and Commit
sioner Chaddick. OF Mercedes. on
the ring ticket; and several others
who have definitely denied the as
piratioR- Mention is frequently
made Of A. r. Baker. constable and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-30

charges. wilful waste Of public
and welfare OF the people. enorm-
Gus taxtion, ana outrageous pro-
perty valuations. The League claims
that many who failed to vote with
them last election will be with
them this year. while others state
that because OF the extreme per-
sonal nature OF the fight which has
been relentlessly waged against the
ring" they prefer to vote with the
more conservative element. The
ring" in defense Of its position.
points to almost unparalleled de-
velopment IN Hidalgo County de-
velopment which has excited ad-
miration and comment wherever It
Is viewed, invites any investigation
the people may care to make. and
stands firmly entrenched behind a
plea Of mot guilty"
At the present time any forecast
OF political Developments in the
county could be but speculative,
but that all signs point to a hot
election in the free state OF Hidal-
go Is a foregone conclusion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-30

Twenty modern a!rplanes equip
nd for cotton and other crop dust
ing. the largest fleet ever assembled
10 aid farmers in combating the
hordes Of insects which threaten
agricultural prosperity, viii be con-
centrated as soon as possible az
Houston, under Z. J. Bond
manager Of busting operations for
the Curtiss Wright Flying Service
according to Paul Jackson. manager
for the company III Southern Texas,
who has Just returned from q series
Of conferences with officials IN New
York City.
In making his plea for increased
equipment to the executives in New
York. Mr.. Bond put forward stat
istics gathered during the past sea
son, according to Mr. Jackson
Whereas farmers Wl0 used airplane
busting in one section had a yield
Of one and a half bales Of ccttc,r
TO the acre, adjoining fields whaIr
the idc-.ical seed wes used. Oh
land and climate the same. prCd-c.
only one bale in fifty acres --'hc-
the protection Of busting from tla
air. These figures are said by State
and Government agricultural eI-
perts TO be typical.
Mr.. Jackson explained that ser
vice of the Curtiss Wright Flying
Service other than crop busting In
Texas will continue with Eeadquar-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-30
Dog Races Through
Snow for Mistress

WICHITA FALLS. Jan. 3O-tP-
Mrs. Tom Rcwell. who lives al New
lin. near Memphis. Hall county. be-
lieves she owes her life 10 a faith
full greyhound.
She was severely burned when q
kitchen stove exploded. Her hus-
band was not at home and there was
no one to render aid. She tied a
note around the hounds neck and
gave him the order. Go 70 Tom
The hound ran through ice and
snow several miles 10 the home OF
Bill Rowell. father of Tom, but he.
too. was away from home. Barking
and bowling, the greyhound finally
reached the home of a neighbor.
where the note was discovered ana
a physician summoned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-30
MALLEN FETES
ALL VISITORS
$50 Have Registered With
Club Since Inception
In November
Especial to The Herald)

R~SA
M'ALLEN, Jan. 30.-McAllen's
program Of tourist entertainment
eliminated Tuesday in an all-day
round Of meetings for those visit
ing in this section.
Nearly 100 women, all visitors IN
the McAllen section. were guests IN
the home Of Mrs. z. III. Card, pro-
minent McAllen ciubwoman. at a
special program arranged by the
McAllen Music Club A short
sketch from the play "PElatore
offered diversion during the after
noon. A social hour followed.
The same. night. more than 10
men, also visitors TO McAIlen during
the winter season, were banqueteo
at the social hall OF the new First
Methodist Church, officials Of Nc
Allen Chamber Of Commerce pre-
siding al this meeting. Impromptu
addresses featured the entertain
ment. Mayor r. K. Osborn delivering
the address or welcome. Eight res
ponses to the welcome address were
made.
More than $50 visitors have re-
giste.ed at the McAllen Visitors
Club since its establishment Nov.
l. 1929. according to a check MADE
Wednesday by Mrs. Marie Warren
hostess. Included in this number
are residents from % states of the
United States. as well as residents
of Mexico, Canada and Greece.
On one evening during the past
week. 20 persons were en- toying the
various entertainments afforded at
the club which is set aside for their
particular use. It's operation is I'M
der the direction OF the McAllen
Chamber of Commerce who are FOL
lowing methods used By the famous
Conopus Club Of San Antonio.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-30

AUSTIN, Jan. 30-Mrs. Jane Y.
McCalum. secretary Of state and
author of q book Women Pioneers.
has accepted the craftsmanship for
Texas OF the National League OF
Women Voters tenth anniversary
memorial, in which the names OF
foremost women leaders in suffrage
and citizenship will be added to a
national roll OF honor.
Women honored by having their
names placed on the roll OF honor
inscribed upon a memorial tablet
in Washington will be those chosen
a leaders whose work and whose
Influence have brought TO the wom-
en- OF this country a new day OF
partnership in its public life"
Mrs. McCallum. assisted BY local
committees. Will work out standards
under which the Texas names will
be selected. and then will conduct
the research work TO determine that
the most appropriate names out OF
those nominated. are chosen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-30
Laredo Good VIII
PARTY Tours Mexico

LAREDO. IAN. 3U.-lHI-Ih CtIt-
bration Of reopening OF the Mexican
consulate at Laredo, after being
closed for nearly a month during
which time commercial interests
here suffered loss OF much trade
with Mexico. a motorcade or bust
ness men. under auspices OF the
Junior Chamber Of Commerce. VIII
visit Monterrey. Mexico. on Feb. a.
1t is exnected n least so auto
mobiles will comprise the good VIII
party. and at least 200 representa-
tive business men will make the trip
to meet with the business men and
residents of Monterrey and pro-
mote further commercial relations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-30

brother Of Sheriff Baker, but T. Is
generally believed he does not want
the office. Ssaunch supporters OF
Alex Champion. Spanish deputy
sheriff. in whose charge the Of
flee is frequently left, insist that
he make the race. but he refuses
TO make q statement rs TO his own
views In the matter.
The women's League a~uxiliaries,
which have done intensive and con-
sistent work all through the poll
tical battle. are at present ex-
hausting every means TO add 70
their funds by giving dinners.
benefit entertainments, sales. etc.
IL Is limited that they desire 10 put
one OF their number In the office
OF county superintendent OF schools,
and possibly in the office Of county
clerk.
Three Tickets:
IN the event three tickets are
placed in the field, 1t is hopefully
predicted by the League that their
men will win: while, on the other
hand, IL q Spanish ticket Is also
placed in the field, thus making q
possible four. Gin case a republican
ticket should also be entered). those
whose judgment Is considered most
reliable say that the result would
be impossible to forecast but that
in all probability the administra-
ton would come out ahead. A
Spanish American ticket would
divert a great number OF votes
from the League. and might pos
sibly invite many among admin
stration supporters who are willing
to take a slap at the League at
any price.
The League indictment OF the
administration includes astounding
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-30
$4,000 Damage To
Homes From Freeze

PORT ARTHUR. Jan. 30-P-
Recent freezing weather cost Port
Arthur home owners approximately
$4,000 in bursted pipes. water
meters and hot water heaters. ac-
cording to a survey by plumbing
companies.
1t was said to have been the great
est financial loss from cold ever
experienced here. d. Hinrichs, city
plumbing inspector, said at least
one house out Of every ten had
burst water pipes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-30
WRIGHT TO STRESS <
COTTON BUSTING BY PLANES

ters &C Dallas. where On school viii
be maintained and planes held
available Tor Charter service. The
fleet OF twenty crop busting planes
will be brought together as soon A
possible and prepared by mechanic
for operation as soon as the season
opens for the annual battle against
the bole weevil.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-30
No Jobs

SAN ANTONIO. Jan. 30-F-
Job seekers are warned TO keep
away from San Antonio. Miss 7 n
McGloin, Red Cross secretary. VS.
local charity institutions are al
ready overburdened with stranded"
transients.
Jobless people have been arriv-
ing daily. lured by the government
n~7 mn Randall Fled orr -is
r1.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-30
Town Gets 3 Meets

LONGVIEW, Jan. 29-Fl- With
three large conventions already
scheduled here for the early part
Of the year. L~ongyiew Will bid for
the title Of Convention City or
East Texas during 1880.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-30

1. l1 q a
crl 4 m m the
P1llul JHn %
wheat last fall. w. A. arrow, gem
eral manager CO the Great West
Mill and Elevator here. and said
10 be the best posted men IN the
Panhandle on the wheat situation,
estimates. This ~ a 20 percent in
crease over 1929.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-30
Dame Rumor Busy Witt HidaZgo Politics

ker decides to make the race the
League viii be against him TO q
man and that he cannot possibly
carry Hidalgo county, though the
strength Of the entire population
would not be sufficient to affect his
election. Politicians in IT. Worth,
Dallas, Houston, Austin and San
Antonio are enthusiastic over the
proposed candidacy, Mr.. Bakers
friends state, and predict that he
will undoubtedly win, as he will have
the support Of the big business in
terests. the sheriffs' organizations
and the rangers, as we'll as many
others, who will work with all force
for his election. Final decision Of
Mr.. Baker, however, viii depend Of
course upon the number aud identity
Of the entrants in the primary for
governor.
Dozen Sheriff Prospects
The office Of sheriff, is, therefore.
left open TO a dozen aspirants. 1t
is charged by the League that this
office dominates all other county Of
ficeS and that the sheriff is the
king Of a group of servile satel-
lites. but that if a League candidate
is elected the office will at once
resume its normal status. If an ad-
herent Of the Baker regime is lucky
enough TO land that position. Lea
que leaders believe. or at least fear,
that he will at once assume the
mantle thrown off by his predece5-
Q and the county will be no bet
ter off than at present.
just here an element appears
which, at first thought to be OF
great advantage TO the League, and
whose cooperation was originally
ardently sought after by that or
~ganization. now threatens to be-
come something Of an obstacle, IA
not an actual foe. II certain
SpaniSh-American leaders who have
been interviewed on the subject
know what they are talking about
Efforts have been consistently made
by the League to enlist the SYM
pathy and support OF the large
voting Spanish-American popula-
ton, upon the plea that they, as
well as the majority OF Americans
are being oppressed under the
reign Of "Bakerism." The League
has been successful TO the extent
that the Latins have been partial
ly organized and have their owr
political organ devoted entirely tc
suppression Of the county ring
published In their own language
and running true to Good Govern
ment League form.
Spanish People interviewed
But the persons interviewed BY
the writer, mentioned above. en-
phatically state that the majority
or intelligent, serious minded Span
ish and Mexican people believe
that since they represent by far
the largest portion Of the popula-
ton. they should have an actual
voice in the government OF their
own affairs. and that they are con-
Sidering. eve though so far rather
in secret. placing a Spanish ticket
in the field. Rumors that this
ticket would be supported by the
Baker regime are most likely en-
tirely unfounded, but any hope
that IL would be sponsored by the
League is regarded as a will-o'-the-
wiSp. League leaders. while willing
TO accept all support possible from
this element. are regarded as IN
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-30
How Fathers and Mothers

regard the tonic value Of GROVES
TASTELEss Chill TONIC is shown
by the large percentage Of families
who always keep a bottle of this
healthful, strengthening ,invigorating,
blood purifying tonic In the home.
When any member Of the family
feels the need of a tonic, remember
that GROVES TAsTELESS CHILL TONIC
helps TO restore strength and vigor
bypurifying and enriching the blood.
Learn the value Of this tonic by TAX
ing it for a few days and watching
the results. 6oc at all drug stores.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-16
UNINVENTORIED ASSETS

SSETS into consideration in computing 1 the wealth of community coming light periodically rummage unique money making institution of such than five hundred dollars
 Waste. byproduct in manufacturing has for time the utility Much that and discarded years conserved and diversified that adds heretofore unknown income to the enterprise
 While the sale alluded perhaps of wider scope ambitious than many such sales emphasizes that the cellars barns sheds and acs of the people of eastern Windham county wealth of discarded material that has a substantial monetary value
 Just how many people contributed this sale problematica Doubtless it but handful small per the people of the immediate territory When the peal forth quantity of used merchandise light crannie Most of it might be inventoried the classification of caso clothing and knieknacks material that had in the owners mind outved it's the New Englander thrift asserted itself Rather the material away the dump get the few the second hand dealer the would give for 1t grew by here and there and then article hoarded in the belief that haps time might become useful again Seldom is it that clothing reegaed the ever again by the When the accumulation gets beyond cleaning and the assor ment of material is thrown away.
 thrown away until the advent of the rummage This provides useful outlet for discarded material and has become of the would be interesting if might determine just how much realized from the sale of casto clothing and lated unwanted knknacks yearly in Putnam alone through the medium of rummage sales.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-16
HUMAN SALVAGE

yE by College of Surgeons that
 the Day Kimba Hospital of Putnam is its list of ac- hospitals highly gratifying It denotes that the nos pfa in this city brought to high plane This IS praseworthy the officers and staff of the hos pa the people of the community the hos pital serves.
 This is mechanical age. It characteristic of this that the capitalist extraordinarily socitous about the wei fare the engines his plant the workman about the takes him his job Under the circumstances expected that regard for human life would be slight But thanks the hospital begun thirteen years ago the American College of Surgeons repair of hu and minds being given much thought as that of machines more, results of this human salvage apparent hospital mortality rate just surely saving machinery is visible in corporations account books
 Today the average total the hundreds of hospitals which have been approved by College of Surgeons being of the sick only four 100 patients When considers that this figure includes those many emergency patients who arrive in comatose dying condition the realization that these hospitals and the physicians working them doing truly remarkable job avagng wrecked humanity Through their achievements the hospital has become place to inspire hope rather than fear.
 The improvement in mortality among approved standardized hospitals they known has about wholly through the high standards set by the American College Surgeons their observance the part of mem the medical profession These minimum standards which hospitals in order gain approval unqualified physicians praceng such institutions, keeping clinical records demand review of all resulting death make laboratory examinations essential short improve all phases of hospital activities rather amazing to learn that thirteen years ago only egh hospitals the United States and Canada met the above requirements Now 206s hospitals the standards efficient the sick and injured established by the surgeons association.
 The number of hospitals has increased stupendousy since year which the American College of Surgeons be gan program inspecting improving hospitals there had been organized effort to align these institutions patients quite probable that the pub lie would be the mercy of anethca and inefficient allowed side by with reputable and hospital personnel Now prospective patients choose their hospitals approved list of institutions which known standards of good For this the public debt gratitude the American College of and the hospitals that have voluntarily the standards
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-16
THE DROUGHT

IN sympathzng with less fortunate communities Putnam has
 congratulate itself that has adequate supply of good wholesome Passing through Roseand Park Sunday could help but being impressed that the water in Roseand Lake be normally high This after trip through surrounding country ponds and brooks bone dry in instances nearly others Wells and springs longer available supply Many farmers hauling water from distance
 The recent rain while it has done great deal good has not yet been sufficient the wells and springs The fact that the drought broken however encouraging the farmer tired of carrying water for his for domestic consumption
 The present dry spell following the serious dry spell of months has caused alarming through the whole state
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-16
IMPORTANT SALE BY AUCTION

Saturday. October 18th at 10 o. clock a. m. train or shinel al the an tique and used furniture galleries oi Raymond I. Wheaton situated on the premises of his residence, located about one mile south of the city of Putnam on the road leading Co Dan ieIson and Putnam Country Club Golf Links. This Is an attractive eonsign- meut of antique and modern furniture of large volume which Ar. Wheaton is selling on strictly commission basis. received from numerous high class homes in the vicinity of Putnam and Pomfret, Conn. and should prove equally attractive to all persons inter ested i'm either antique or modern home furnishings. Sale positive train or shine.D Excellent covering facil- ities. Lunch at noon. NITIER BROS. Auetioneers, office 42 Main street. Danielson. Conn. 42