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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-25

The largest pearl In the world,
so far as Is known. is in the British
museum. II weighs a little more
than three ounces.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-25
THE Better HALE

husband: The potatoes are .aiy
hall cooked.
Bride: Then eat the half that Is
ccoEcd.-Euen Hunor, Madrid.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-25
EQUALITY Is EVERYTHING"
RI
Chairman of the Board
Omnibus Corp. Of America

Chairman of the Board
Omnibus Corp. of America
Owners Of all the buses in New York
and Chicagos Founder of the Yellow
Cab Co. Director Forman-Stats Ma
ricnal Bank, Chicago
"A champion race horse or q
Ieaderin IhaUefound,
is seldom a result of chance.
Concentration upon quality
that's sVhat counts. WhenIread
the personal REPORTS of your dis
tinguished visitors, revealing
your use of the Ultra Violet
Ray in the 'ToaSting' of the
g STRIKE tobaccos, /
knew that you aVere on the right
track. Quality is eUerything-
and the American people de-
mand and APPRECIATE the best.''
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10

or sos per year. California Is third
with 29l cold days over a period Of
"a years. or an average OF 1856 per
year. This alone points to the VAL
ley not only as an ideal all-year-
round farming region. but as n
Of the coming summer and winter
resorts. The above statistics, OF
course. show favorable winter elm
ate, but summer averages show an
even lower percentage Of actually
warm days.
Weather Fine
Figures released By weather OBJ
server w. j. Schnurbusch last week
show that July weather IN the
Magic Valley was actually below
normal. the average temperature
being 1913 instead of S3.6, normal.
This was while the nation sweltered
IN ore of the hottest spells IL its
entire history. Don't forget that
California and Florida have been
burning with the rest of the coun-
try. And the Valley was cooler than
usual. Tourists are beginning TO
find this out. q. G. Richardson.
secretary Of the local chamber of
commerce. has discovered by COM
pairing figures of the number OF
visitors this year with figures for
past seasons. The tourist crop will
be as important and as remunera-
tive as this sections citrus ind
truck output. another Valley mar
has predicted.
The beaches are also attracting
thousands. and upon being properly
developed. will increase to the hun
dreds of thousands.
According TO the booklet referred
TO before, drainage in the Valley IS
natural. A large number of the
drainage canals slice the section at
various points. nevertheless.
Resaca Land Good
"A flat plain with gentle slope to
northeast. north of the Rio Grande
delta does not differ from topo-
graphy or elevation from the delta
itself" It Is pointed out. The lat
ter Is crossed by a number OF old
river channels. each having a faint
ridge which constitutes a natural
levee on each side Of the channel
Resaca land. formed by Git from
the Flo Grande in the dim past.
has been attacked by the Detroit
Business Bureau in a booklet re-
GENTLY issued by them The local
chamber or took I'D the
fight for a %retraction Of this state
ment. manifestly and obviously
false and absurd when one under
stands the existing situation. and a
retraction is possible IN the near
future.
Although such a statement cir
cllated in the Valley could do no
harm here. because local citizens
understand that such coil Is pos
siblv the most desirable of all. cir
culation over the entire United
States might cause prospective in
vestors 10 shv clear OF the Valley.
and ultimately work untold harm
The situation al present is well in
hand. and q delegation from Ma
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10

Ferguson. and w. r. Hobby or
Houston. former governor.
A large number OF farmers
came to town" for Saturday alter
noon and night and many Of ther1
turned out 10 hear the former
governor.
Ferguson charged that Sterling
was endeavoring 10 drop his
proposed state road bond issue be-
cause a large majority OF people
had voted against the issue In the
first primary. But he viii pick
1t up again IL you elect him" Fer
guson added.
The former governor stressed
his wife's proposal TO disqualify
office holders who drank bootleg
liquor to keep Texas money In
Texas. to allow two years In which
mortgages might be redeemed
with . fixed maximum Attorneys
Fee. to keep buses and trucks off
highway unless they paid for the
construction and maintenance OF
roads. and for an elective high
way commission.
The speaker said the mortgage
redemption" proposal was "for the
home" and that he and his wife
had always been "on the firing
line" for the home.
In connection with that portion
OF his speech opposing the bond
issue. Ferguson spoke OF "3-40-l"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10

tional Better Business Bureaus Is
expected to arrive In the Valley to-
day to properly inspect the country.
Reports that there is danger
from the Rio Grande river flooding
and inundating large sections Is
offset by the following paragraph:
Flood Control System
"A flood control system. built at
a cost Of s3,120.O 900 protects the en-
tire Valley. The project Is financed
BY remission Of ad valorem taxes
by the state for a. period OF 25 years.
The increase which this project
added to land values is estimated at
s36. 000, 600"
With a total annual precipitation
Of 2266 inches. scattered ver the
u months evenly, irrigation is not
an absolute necessity. but an added
asset. Irrigation statistics. compiled
early in 1890 and at present even
greater. r Is follows:
Irrigation systems. %.
Value of systems: s38.369, 600.
Acres reached by present canals
465 SIS.
However. dry farmers experience
little difficulty from drouth.
Good Schools
The school plant In Brownsville,
as well as In other Valley towns. Is
the best possible and ranks with
those In cities far larger In popu-
lation and wealth.
With such imposing and irrefut-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10
S. A. Palms Frozen
Post Morten Shows

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. aus =
R--The city gardener turned
coroner recently and held an
autopsy upon the upright forms q
six old palm trees. which had stood
for more than forty years IN Main
and Military plazas.
. Henry S~teinsreuber. city garden
er. pronounced the old trees dead
as 4 result OF extreme cold wea-
Their during the past winter ana
they were ordered cut 70 the
ground and uprooted. Il was feared
that the empty. brittle, brown
masts. which stood so feet into the
air might break and fall into the
streets. injuring someone, as the
two plazas are In the center OF
the business district.
Smaller palms in the plazas, i
Is believed, reach a height some
day equal to that Of the six old
tyeey.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10
ROADS ISSUE,
JIM DECLARES
Ma, 5000 Miles OF Roads,
Or Sterling and None,
He Says

wHITEsBORO. Tex. Aug. g.
R-"Farmer jim" Ferguson came
to whitesboro tonight to deliver
his third north Texas address Of
the run-off campaign seeking the
democratic gubernatorial nominal
ton for his wife. Mrs. Miriam A.
Ma" Ferguson.
The former governor was as
sertedly confident that the race
was assuming the proportions OF
a landslide for his wife. He spent
part Of the time stressing Mrs.
F~erguson's platform and the re-
mainder denouncing her political
opponents, particularly the oppos-
ing candidate. Ross .. Sterling.
Governor Dan Moody. who has
taken the stump opposing Mrs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10
Christian Church To
Be Dedicated Aug. IL

The dedication Of the new Gen.
trail Christian church Is scheduled
to be held Sunday August II. ac-
cording to information late Sat
urday.
DR.. John Fl. Booth OF Indian
apolis, Ind. secretary OF the
church erection department OF the
United Christian Missionary socie-
ty. will make the dedication ad-
dress. and deliver sermons at al
services.
The dedication proper will De
held, and friends from all over
the Valley have been invited 70
be present. Several visiting pastors
from other Valley towns have
signified their intentions OF being
present.
All who desire % attend tire
dedication services are invited. the
local pastor said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10
CHAIN BANKS
TALK SUBJECT
Country Banks, Canal, Loans
Discussed at Bankers
Meet

Chain and branch banking. and
It's relation to country banks over
the nation. was the subject Of the
address made by r. j. Caldwell. vice
president Of the Union National
bank Of Houston. before the meeting
Of the Rio Grande Valley Bankers
association Friday night.
The meeting. held in the FL Jar
din hotel. was attended by approx
mately SO Valley and upstate
bankers
Welcoming address was made BY
p. M. Lamberton. Brownsville. and
9. 3. Z. Holland. president Of the
Houston National bank. spoke on
the In~tracoastal canal. B. M. Hol-
land. Harrington. spoke on moral
leans and country banks. Others
spoke briefly.
Following dinner at 1880 the bust
ness meeting began. and visitors
from Dallas. Houston and San An
tcrio were introduced.
c. L. Skagg. president Of the Citi-
zens State bank. Donna. and presi-
dent of the Rio Grande Bankers
association, presided at the meeting.
Among the prominent banking
officials from the states largest
cities who were present we're T. j.
Caldwell. vice president Of the IN
len National bank, Houston; G. 5.
Z. Holland. president Of the Hous-
ten National bank. Houston: A. d.
Simpson. vice president the Nation
al Banking company. Houston: II:
J.. Bernard. cashier OF the Second
National bank, Houston: w. A.
Kirkland, vice president Of the First
National bank. Houston: Fl. h
Galloway. cashier Of the Public Ma
ticnal Bank and Trust company.
Houston: w. A. Williams. vice presi-
dent Of the City Central bank and
Trust company. San Antonio; w A.
Philpott, Jr.. secretary Of the Texas
Bankers association; j.. w. HOOKS,
vice president Of the Dallas Mercan-
tile bank; Bailey G. Malone. vice
president OF the Mercantile Bank
and Trust company. Dallas: / A.
Kerr. vice president Of the City CEN
trail Bank and Trust company. san
Antonio: r. "A. w. Barrett. Hlbernia
Security company. Houston, and w
A. Jones. state examiner.
The majority Of the visitors de-
rarted Saturday morning.
The next meeting OF the hlo
c;rende Bankers association VIII De
hsld in McAllen. II was decided at
the FRIDAY gathering.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10

able facts and statistics facing the
prospective investor In the face. a
charge of fraud and over-charges
for land is almost absurd. There
are few sections in the cog. that
can equal Brownsville's record. and
possibly none that actually exceed
1t.
However. bear In mind that
every section. regardless OF how
honest and prosperous. Is OCCASION
ally marred BY interruptions land
sharks and other statesmen" the
local real estate board concluded.
Buy from reputable agents"
The board is composed OF A.
Wayne Wood. S. c. Graham, A. K.
Black, Lee B. James, A. D. Dick
inson. Fl. M. Wood. A. r. Foster, w.
$. Moothart. =. A. Monsees. Z. 8
Hunt. Grover G. Singer. o. W..
Singer. .. X. Hallam. O.. .. Sutton,
and Lloyd Parker.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10
Cow Punchers
To Hold Round Up

CANYON, Aug. 9.-tRl-The an
nual roundup Of old COW punchers
Of the Panhandle will be held at
Wraegey's Park. one mile north
of here August 81. John Arnot. OF
Amarillo is president and Miss
Laura Hammer. also OF Amarillo.
secretary OF the roundup. Only
those who worked on ranches OF
the Panhandle prior TO December
81. 1895, will be invited. The
grounds will be opened the night
before for those who wish TO camp
there. The annual barbecue will
be at noon. August q.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10
Joe Vivier Attends
Sales Convention

Joe vivier. Jr.. returned To
Brownsville Saturday morning from
q two-day business trip to Hous-
ton, during which he attended the
Victor sales convention. and the
display OF the new 1881 models in
radios.
There was a large crowd In at
tendance, and several Valley deal
ers were present" Mr.. Vivier said
Saturday morning. THE new models
are beautiful things, decidedly new
as to cabinets and with changes in
the tone of the radio"
The convention was held In the
Rice hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10

STOW. Ills Will @@suOo 1Ol
l930-an increase Of approximately
leo per cent over a ten year pc
Rod.
The increase in bank deposits over
a similar period Of time is equally
great. In 1920, total bank deposits
were S4.278,937.63 in itself a tidy
sum. The bank deposits in Browns
vile in 1880 shot to $3.50. 849.l9-
better than 100 per cent.
Postal Receipts Jump
Postal receipts over the same 10
year period we're even greater. due
to increased business hese and pos
sibly the airmail routed through
here for Mexico and Central and
South America. Postal receipts for
1920 were S29.l85.00. In 1880 this
total was Sos. $500 and still grow
ing steadily.
Miles Of paved streets ten years
ago were but three in all. Now the
city boasts OF IS miles. If Browns
ville's city streets were straight
ened out in n highway. it would
reach from here to Point Isabel
and from Point Isabel to Boca
Chica, with enough left over to
make he foundation for several
tennis courts, dance halls. and
~promenades.
Carload shipments out Of the
Valley as a whole. with Brownsville
hogging the total shipments was
1926 in 1920 and $4,000 in 1880.
These are but a few Of the most
outstanding figures.
Investments Sound
Practically any real estate invest
ment is a safe bet in Brownsville
and the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
but the local real estate board has
issued a warning:
Deal with a recognized and le-
Ultimate realtor TO insure sound in
veStmentS and square dealing. The
members Of the Brownsville Real
Estate Board are firmly estab-
lished realtors. having genuine con-
Germ for the welfare of Brownsville
and the Valley. and with thorough
knowledge of what constitutes a
good investment in this communi-
IT,"
OF interest TO the agriculturists Is
a brief statistical chart compiled
by the Rio Grande Valley Trust
company. Brownsville. The growing
seasons, average length. and the eX-
act elevation for four towns in this
section are as follows:
Brownsville. elevation. 80 feet.
average number Of days in growing
season. 325.
Raymondville elevation. 81 feet:
growing season. 800 days.
Mercedes. elevation. Sc feet.
growing season average. 1903 DAYS.
Rio Grande City elevation $50
feet. average growing season. 297
days.
-Four Crops Per Year
A crop a season Is common in the
Valley, the soil being unusually
fertile formed Of slit and the cli-
mate being unusually mild and
pleasant. Comparing this section
not with the United States as a
whole. but with Florida and Calf
ornia, reputed as two states in the
union with the most ideal climate.
the Valley stands head and should
ers above both.
Texas. over a period OF 81 wears
from 1899 shows but 10 davs with
temperatures Of below 80 degrees.
or 306 per year. Florida Is second.
showing 1876 over a 38-year period.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10
sceman Is Wounded
AS Beer Blows Up

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Aug. g.
0R-The life of an ice-man IS Z
hard one in the opinion OF Albert
Canning, who had to go to a
hospital here for treatment for
cuts ON his right hand.
Canning said he had 10 move
some beer TO place ice in a
customers refrigerator. One bottle
exploded and drove bits Of glass
into his hand. he said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10
Pastor Visits

The Rev. j. C. Niniger and family
and his daughter. Mrs. Jack Dale.
are here from Conway Springs as
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Jones.
The ev. Niniger is pastor Of the
Christian church at Conway Springs.
This Is his first trip to the Valley
and he expressed himself as de-
lighted with the resources and de-
velopment OF this section.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10
Big Wolf Caught

BEAUMONT. Tex. Aug. 9.-tPl
"A. wolf weighing 10 pounds. with
a height OF 30 inches and length
OF five feet from tip 70 tip. the
largest caught in this vicinity III
many years was bagged on the
Stark ranch in Cameron pari.h
La, and is to be mounted by Boy
Scouts for preservation.
Serious depredations among the
young calves of the Stark ranch
have been going on for several
months.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10

roads which he said took IN ear
10 build three years TO wear cut
and 40 years 70 pay for"
The former governor said the
issue Of the campaign was whether
the people wanted Ma" Ferguson
and 5000 miles OF roads q year
and no bonds. or Ross Sterling
and s350.000. 900 in bonds and no
roads.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10
FRIENDLY CLUE

LONDON. Aug. l0.-The All Peo-
Lies Association has been formed
here. the purpose Of which is to
make the peoples of the world. II
reSrective CT color. class or creed.
better known TO che another. t@
msks foreigners feel al home and
, yer1ove MISUNDERSTANDING. There
ril be branches formed IN all
5surtries.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10
of Valley
Point to Prosperity
By JACK RUTLEDGE

The sound values OF Brownsville rea estate is backed by conclusive
and potent facts, II was pointed out Saturday by members OF the
Brownsville Real Estate board.
The city is growing by leaps and bounds. Such a statement is trte
and sounds like chamber Of commerce propaganda, but when it IS
backed by statistics which are conclusive 1t becomes something to be
proud Of. something to write home about"
The ent-n population for 1920 was but 11.T9l, government figures
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-10

Deal with a recognized
and legitimate realtor 10
insure sound investments
and square dealing. The
members OF the Browns
Vile Real Estate Board
are firmly established
realtors. having genuine
concern for the welfare Of
Brownsville and the VAL
ley. and with thorough
knowledge OF what consti-
tutes q good investment
In this community.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-10
Back Porch. Breakfasts
Color Can Act
AS Peacemaker

Furnishings in q child's room
should be, simple and sanitary. Eff
Icctlve uccOra,iOns may DC achlcN ed
with color and the surfaces made
impervlous TO soap and water by
pant and vsirnlsh. these materials
atc lncApensix and include III thclr
co4or range the shades that dclIgnt
the heart of a chlId. Combine sever
al complimentary colors, and 1or
adocd uurablilty give Objects Il coat
OF varnlsh.
Maiis, woodwork, floors, furni-
turc, ana toys all otter many delight,
tul opportunities tor using color
through the medium ! OF paint or
enamel.
II your children wage continual
warfare over their possessions, paint,
cnamci, ana lacquer, can be trl-
bunai Tor setting All disputes. These
products, ii chosen in different col
crs, can distinguish objects beyond
ail argument. The idea of having
"colors" all his own-hkc college
football tcam-has II strong appca
Tor Il child. Furniture, toys, towel;
"and other possessions may be mad,
as individual as Is necessary to kccl
peace III the household. Stcncilc,
ANIMAL mascots give painted obJcct'
Il professional todch, and can be CD
iaihed IN amusing designs.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-10
PORCH CHANGED
INTO COZY NOOK
FOR BREAKFAST

How OFTEN we have wished for
a breakfast room in oar house, -
said ncighobr who's house was
built before the era OF such con.
vcnicnccs. "Why" She went on to
say, 1--WE haven t even nook.
The builder to whom she thrs
expressed herself was Il practical
man with good ideas, SO he told her
he ,wouid come over and see what
could be done about makIng one
for her.
"un!' she sighed, -. l don't be
licvc 1t would pc possible Dccaa:sc
our house just ism the kind. 1t,
gust lsn.t the modern type. -"
! But the builder was much wiser.
He was schoolcd iuthe TIT of DOING
over old houses. So he sad, ''al,
right Mrs. Martin, IN be over 10
morrow.'
This is what he found. \ tyIG
cal back porcn, wnicn IN tins l.yr.
of house is a catch.all for odds an..
ends Pt most everything, where
mops and brooms rcp0sc. IN peace
from one cleaning to the ncAt. 50
he suggested that she permit him
to make up sketch of how he pro-
posed to transform the back porch
into a charming breakfast room.
The above sketch is the result after
he had completed the necessary car
pcnter work. it, doesn't show the
commodious closet built for Mrs.
Martin. TO store away her mops anu
broemS. Z
Many pancd windows enclosed tlA,
space, wncrc once screen wire dbl
duty. These are the easement tylt,
so that in spring and summer they
may all be opened to admit the soit',
Of the bir,lds and the fresh morning,
air. SIS t'.S
The inside is painted light buff
The ceiling which had formerly
been Il roof for the porch, was
| changed from Il dark brown TO
il lighter shade of the buff.
The floor came under consider.
alton next, and as Mrs. Martin had
already decided to have liisc gauzr
curtains, she chose IA notified line
Ieum for the floor, this was cement,
cd into the old porch floor, using
n lavcr, of felt under the linolcun
to compensate for the uncvencss of
the floor boards.
The trim of the windows inside
were then painted to M a t c II the
floor. Mrs. Martin then remember
ed that in the garage was stored her
! first dining room suite, so she had
,be buildcr bring Il out and after
the runrs were rcg'ued, the varnish
ircmovcd with paint and varnisl.
remover, the whole was given two
kcoats of lilac enamel to match th'
curtains and trimmed with green
tband, TO repeat the green OF Il,
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-10
Textured Walls
Are, Practical
BY LAURENCE H.. KERMAN.

The tcxturcd wall is not merely
a fad or passing fancy. 1t is in re-
ality an Innovation in wall finish
ing treatment. In g new building,
the good painter may save the build
cr one coat of plaster and two
coats of paint ans produce a result
far superior to that of plaster.
In an old building with small
cracks in the walls, the good PAINTER
can fill the cracks, apply the tex
tire. material and finish to produce
a surface that viii command com
plimcnts and comment from neigh
bors and friends. The usual color ,cf
feet of Tiffany blending or mottlc
effects but the surface will support
any novel effect of stencil in re
l.ef OF lace effects and number of
original ideas. Such possibilities
are not common to ordinary plaster
materials and the good painter
knows just how to please his custo'
mcr with, tcXturcd surface over
old or new walls that is attractive,
durable and resistant to the knocks
of chairs. TOYS and other articles
which come into contact with such
surfaces. Some tcxturcd materials
are so elastic that an ordinary blow
from hammer will dent. but not
break the surface. The, possibilities
Of tcxturcd walls are many, and quite
incXpcnsivc to create.