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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-23

A very reliable Washington correspondent Of a
Texas newspaper let's il be known that Texas was
first in the production OF natural gas in 1898, when
for the first time it led all other states in the
production Of gas. 1t had an astounding increase Of
81 per cent in gas output California ran second and
Oklahoma third. This a reminder that hundred mil
lion dollar pipe lines are carrying gas to consumers
in the cities Of the midwest and the northwest as
well as the states cast Of the river. Texas Is rich in
natural resources. Texas is first in the production OF
petroleum and natural gas. Why should Texas be
"a poverty stricken state?" It is said the visible
property, ranches and farms and the homes Of the
people carry a heavy share Of the tax burden.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-23

course. the students have Saturday
and Sunday as holidays. For that
matter. one may buy oranges at any
grocery store. but those that are
stolen are always much sweeser.
But we won't say any more - our
friend Principal Dodd may think we
are urging students TO play hooky.
DO You Belive This?
This is the Valley Credo.
Check this over carefully, and you
will find that at least 80 per cent
of these beliefs are yours. That is,
If you have lived in the Valley for
three years or more.
A Valley citizen believes:
That a Mexican can foretell the
weather better and more accurate
ly than the official weather chief.
That cactus contains some won
derful ingredients. and If properly
taken. can cure any known disease.
That when butterflies fill the air.
rain will fall soon.
That the Valley is the best spot
liz the world. and that others will
o realize II.
That rattlesnakes won't bite a ma
tive.
That Valley citrus Is the best In
the Norld, and that the only reason
the market is limited at present Is
due to poor handling.
That IL never gets really cold here,
but that the cold is felt more severe
ly than 1t Is In the north.
That land is cheap now. and that
eastern f~inanciers will buy Ii all UP
and make all the profits.
That anything will grow here, and
someday pineapple. coconuts and
bananas will be the big crops.
That the local beaches are as
good as those In Florida and Calf
ornia.
That no one ever gets sunstruck
In the Valley.
That Matamoros liquor is much
better than bootleg stuff purchased
or the American side.
That Mexicans are fatalists and
philosophers.
That when cactus blooms, fleas
will get bad.
That it's always cool here in the
shade. due to sea breezes.
That's its much closer to San An
tonic than il is TO Monterrey.
That Valley vegetables cost more
In Brownsville than they do in Kali
amazoo, Michigan.
That certain Valley towns have
prettier girls than others.
That dances in this section are
very wild
That Mexicans kill each other out
of habit.
That II a Mexican dies OF old age.
he never knows how old ne really is
and Is usually over q hundred.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-23

The Texas highway commission met in Austin Mon
day with an allotment Of over sl00000oO federal
road-building aid just announced from Washington
to be Immediately available.
The u. S. Bureau OF public roads has allotted Texas
over SIC. 0,00o. of which all but 100000 is ready for
immediate use the news reports said.
In addition to this, reports said congress will be
asked TO also make Immediately available the al
lotments covering 1882.
This was action to meet the drouth situation in
Texas. 1t is real drouth relief.
The aid given Texas. now available, is far above
any previous years. II Is two and one-half times as
much as granted any other state. with Arkansas next
in line for valuable funds OF four and a quarter mil
lions.
A month ago, the Texas allotment was boosted
from a normal $4,000, 900 to 100000. The progress
sive step just announced adds so per cent more to the
total, and puts the funds at the disposal Of the Texas
commission.
Texas highway commission gets 100000 a month
from gasoline taxes. IL gets large revenues from
registration Of automobiles.
This means the commission will not have to wait
until January to speed up the building program in
Texas. Rather, with around 100000 @ month for
November and December Of its own funds. and with
one-third and one-half aid from the federal allot-
ment, the state can move ahead at least its full pre-
vious schedule Of 5000 900 new work per month.
And by January. with auto license fees pouring in il
can step this up TO a l2-month program OF around
S40.000,000 of construction and maintenance.
Figured in employment. this means thousands Of
Texas workers will have Jobs on such work as can be
carried forward in winter months.
Figured on terms Of improvement, II means many
sections will get out Of the mud during the next year,
have their values raised, cost Of moving products to
markets lowered, life in the various communities
made more attractive. and the buying and producing
marketing capacities Of many counties increased.
The allotment made available by the federal gov
eminent Of more than 100000 has great leverage,
in overcoming inertia Of a business slack. in putting
many forces and many more dollars TO work; OF fl
nancing available labor through the non-productive
winter season. and Of furnishing the means with
which new crops and new undertakings can be fl
nanced.
The next step has been left TO the state highway
commission, and the consistent public program and
the direct efforts Of this body indicates it will move
forward In harmony with the purpose OF the federal
governments far-reaching and effective act.
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was alone she pondered about this
and pouted. When Jordan ap-
F-ared she was less restrained IN
her greeting. Barney was neglect
ing her and being hateful. Very
well-she'd show how much she
caredI
Celia's changed attitude was not
lost on Evelyn Parsons. With in
finite pains and care Mrs. Parsons
was setting the stage for her tri-
umph.
On q Saturday morning Lisi ar
ranged q picnic. II was TO take
place that afternoon. BY a mir
acle Dicky Caruthers was able Or
get away from town. and Celia and
Jordan were TO join them. Lisi
had wheedIed from her father per-
mission TO drive the coupe-on an
invented excuse. OF course. She
would hc-e the lunch packed, pick
up the two men and call for Celia
AT four o'clock.
But fathers coming down to-
night" the girl said. still holding
the telephone and turning TO Mrs
Parsons. "Whatll I do?"
"Oh, We can manage that. Run
along. III tell him you're having
dinner with friends. II will be al
right"
Celia informed List she would be
be waiting at four.
They set of gaily. Lisi was ~
holiday spirits, and to prove the
point she was attlred In flowing
white linen trousers. a blue shirt
and white beret. Celia wore her
~favorite yellow tennis dress. a red
and orange scarf about her curls
bandanna fashion. She and Jor-
dan rode In the rumble seat. Lisi
drove the car, her precious Dicky
at her side.
Where are We going9" Celia
asked.
Don't know. Some place Lisi
likes. Lord-sun's hot, isn't it?"
II don't mind"
Celia snuggled down In the seat
and covered Jordan's hand WITH
hers. The mar frowned. looked
bored. but let il remain there. c.
LA chartered about the landscape
as they sailed by. Lisi ID can
drove without regard or speed laws.
Even her split-hair curves had lit
tie effect on Jordan's letharEy.
Once or twice ne suppressed q
yawn.
They reached the picnic site. N
wooded hill overlooking a wide
valley. The hill was cushioned un-
derfoot with grass. Purple morning
glories brown-eyed Susans grew
abundantly. Lisi pointed out r
spring where they could obtain
fresh water.
Very pastorall" Jordan COM
mented. Sorry. Lisi, but I'm not
the rustic type"
Dicky Caruthers declared here at
last was real living" He was
enthusiastic and so was Celia. They
explored a while, then set to work
spreading out the supDer Lisi in
sisted they must build a smudge
to ward off mosquitoes.
Celia passed sandwiches and
poured coffee from the thermos
bottle. Dicky. not to be suppressed
talked about the new play. His
par was not enlarged. but ne was
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glow over the room. leaving 1t half
in shadows. The breeze fluttered
| the window curtains.
Celia and Jordan sat on the
divan. 1t seemed natural for Tod's
arms TO slip around the girl. A
| minute later his kisses were on her
| lips and on her cheeks. Celia ex-
| perienced that quick, sharp ecstasy
she always felt in Jordan's embrace.
She had meant to talk TO him Sc
riously. Celia had reasoned II all
out. Until Mrs. Parsons won John
Mitcheli's complete approval Of
Jordan IL would be better for the
Young couple to see each other on
ly occasionally. Seeing Tod at all
was breaking her promise TO her
father. Celia realized this, but ex-
| cused herself on the grounds that
Mrs. Parsons had promised TO right
the situation. Mitchell was IN the
wrong about Jordan. Since 1t was
her fathers mistake. why should
Celia treat the young man as
| though he ware In error?
But reasoning with herself and
talking to Tod were two diff
ferent matters. Tod's idea OF cor
versation was whispering TO Celia
how much he missed her. Had she
missed him, too? Didn't she know
that when she turned her head
that way he had 70 kiss the pink
tip of her ear?
Celia gave up the attempt to be
serious. She really did not try very
hard. For days she had been I'M
happy, and now Jordan's magnetic
| nearness seemed the answer TO all
her l~ongings. He left at midnight.
and Celia went upstairs To the
room that had been hers OH her
earlier visit. happier than she had
felt for days.
IN the morning she and Evelyn
had a long talk over the breakfast
table. Celia came downstairs
dressed for a morning in the gar
den. Mrs. Parsons looked charm
ing and languid IN morning paja-
mas Of champagne satin and pale
green chiffon.
"Oh-hoI" she said coyly as Ce-
LA appeared. Il car guess why
you're looking SO happy this morn
ing!"
The girls cheeks flushed.
Its a wonderful morning" she
began.
isn't 1T But I'm surprised that
you noticed 1t. Celia. you're
blushingl And no wonder, with ,
certain young man calling here last
night"
Mrs. Parsons, you don't think
there's anything wrong in my see
ing Tod once in a while. do you?"
Wrong? Why, OF course mott"
II mean because OF what father
said. OF course 7 promised i
wouldn't. but it's such a -ixup-"
"Sit down. Celia" The widow
arched her brows. indicating thai
the maid was coming and would
overhear. Celia drew out a chair.
seated herself and began 70 nibble
a bunch OF grapes. After Hilda had
brought the mullins and disap-
peared. Evelyn said:
My dear. I thought we went
over all that. There's just a trivial
misunderstanding IN your fathers
part. He'll come around all RICH.
as soon as I've talked 10 him"
Then you haven't said anything
yet?"
How could 7? The poor man
has been so upset with your grand
mother III and getting her away
20 the country and trying to adj
just-er-strained relations. I'm
sure you see II wouldn't have been
wise"
Moo. I suppose not. Only ]
! won't be really settled in nv mind
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to wear a costume. which rec
onciled him.
The lunch was e~xcellent-be.
cause. as Lisi said. she had had
nothing to do with II and bought
!. all at a delicatessen shop. When
the last crumb or cake had disap-
peared they burned the papers and
packages.
Celia and Jordan wandered up
the hill TO look at the sunset. The
mans mood had improved.
Like this kid stuff-picn.cs." he
said, don't you, honey?"
Love EN-"
And somebody loves you, tool"
They rejoined List and Caruth-
ers. Dusk had fallen when the
quartet started homeward. Grad
ually the sky darkened. The night
wind whipped against their cheeks.
caught Celia's curls from under her
scarf and blew them wildly. Jor-
dan drew the girl nearer. Now.
alone together, he was again the
ardent lover.
It was wonderful riding through
the darkness. but Celia's wits were
az work. How was she 20 avoid A
clash with her father? Mitchell
must not see Tod Jordan. She
would have to find a way 10 dismiss
Tod.
Possibly her father would have
returned 10 town. No. that was not
likely. They had nearly reached
hardwood now.
Celia would have been amazed AZ
the scene on the veranda there.
Evelyn, pale and lovely IN the
moonlight. leaned against a pillar.
John Mitchell stood beside her. He
bent his head. his eyes meeting
hers earnestly.
Evelyn" John Mitchen's voice
came unsteadily. you know what
I've been wanting TO tell youls
CTo BE Continued
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Jordan took both the girls hands
in his. Not angry at me, are you?"
he asked. Il couldn't reach you by
telephone, Celia. What's been the
matter?"
"Oh, Tod-Im so glad to see
youl"
She spoke eagerly. Celia raised
shining eyes TO meet Jordan's cool
dark ones. She waited expectantly
but he only stood there. The girl
drew back.
you must believe that After ]
got home the other evening-after
the party-father and I had a ter
rible scene. He was furious because
! came home so late"
She couldn't let Jordan know her
father disapproved Of him. Tod
mustn't suspect that.
"Buteit wasn't later
Il know, but you can't argue with
my father. He's wonderful but, we'll,
when ne gets an idea you can't
change it."
Il see. So that's why you wouldn't
answer the telephone?"
i didn't know you called. No
body told me-"
HIN. Well. then you really aren't
angry at me?"
Celia shook her head negatively,
smiling. with lowered eyes. The
smile said palmer than words that
Celia Mitchell was far from dis
pleased.
Mrs. Parsons had withdrawn,
leaving the pair alone. Jordan
reached for the radio.
Dom want this thing RUNNING,
do you2" he asked. irritably.
Celia said she did not. There had
been nothing Objectionable about
the music a moment before. but If
Tod didn't like 1t. neither did she.
A few feet away before open
windows was a broad divan. Two
softly shaded lamps cast a warm
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-23
BEGIN HERE ID

Adventure enters the life OF Ce-
LA Mitchell. II. when she learns
the father she Las supposed dead
Is alive ard Y. althy. She leaves
her unpretentious home in Balti-
more for a home in New York with
her father. John Mitchell, and her
aristocratic grandmother.
Margaret Rogers, her mother, d.
vorced Mitchell and remarked and
is now a widow. Barney Shields, a
young newspaper photographer. IS
in love with the girl and before
leaving Baltimore Celia promised to
be loyal to his love.
Mitchell asks Evelyn Parsons,
beautiful widow, TO introduce the
girl to young people. Mrs. Parsons
considers Celia a means to win
Mitchell's affections. She invites
the girl to her Long Island home
fer a weekend and there Celia
meets Tod Jordan, fascinating but
Of dubious character. Mrs. Parsons
encourages the match. Celia treats
Jordan coolly at first but Is won
by his romantic love making after
he has rescued her from drown
ing.
List Duncan. socially prominent,
becomes Celia's loyal friend. With
Mrs. Parsons assistance Mitchell
arranges an elaborate party in
honor OF his daughters 18th birth
day. Jordan persuades Celia to
leave the affair early. When she
arrives home at 2 a. IN. Mitchell Is
furious and forbids her ever TO see
Jordan again. Later on a shopping
trip Celia offends n grandmother
and the elderly woman feigns illness
and departs for a rest. Celia re-
turns to Mrs. Parsons home on
Long Island. Tod Jordan calls 70
see her.
Now Go On With The Story
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-23

Uncle Sam has ruled that the government of Brazil
has a perfect right TO buy munitions Of war in the
United States. He has ruled that the state depart
ment would decline permission for sales of mu-
nitions TO the rebels Of Brazil. Secretary Stimson.
speaking for Uncle Sam. and Pres. Hoover in a brief
statement announced that the Brazilian government
is on friendly relations and has a perfect right to buy
the wares Of the gun and powder makers Of our
people. Business Is business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-23
The Once Over
AMERICAS HARD TREATMENT OF CRIMINAL
Copyright. 1880. BY The Associated Newspapers)

CBeing a police record as suggested by those often
found when notorious gunmenO
Name: James "Slugs" Zilch.
October 20. 1s1oASetting fire to orphan asylum:
case dismissed as unimportant by Magistrate Gunch.
October 81, lsl0-Shooting his aged mother; put In
care Of the probation officer and given a severe talk
ing to by Magistrate McGuff.
January 10. lsli-Kidnaping a baby and hitting 1t
on head with rocks: freed on his plea that lack Of
sunshine in a cell would be most distasteful; NIagis-
trate Cook.
February Is, lsil-Holding up a bank and shooting
four vice-presidents; sent to bed without any dinner.
Magistrate Weskitt.
July l. 19l2-Driving a truck through children's
playground at 80 miles an hour while intoxicated; no
disposition, as Magistrate had to hurry from court to
keep a golf date.
September II, 1ei3-Holding up cigar store and at
tacking clerks with an axe; discharged with under
standing Santa Claus wouldn't bring him any Christ
mas presents; Magistrate vodoloff.
January 8, l9l4-Entering police station and shoot
ing four motorcycle policemen; l day in jail with
execution Of sentence suspended on his promise TO 20
home and have O good hard cry.
January 8. l9i4-Sticking UP a church supper and
wounding an aged deaconess. three little girls and a
sexton; discharged on his plea that it must have
been something he ate.
March 5, 1916-Horsewhipping his wife and throw
ing acid at ~neighbors who came to her assistance; 81
fine, with costs RENTED on testimony Of doctors that
the victims would all live.
July 10, lsl6-Holding up armored payroll car
shooting down the crew and wounding six innocent
bystanderS; case dismissed on report Of three po-
ltical leaders that he always voted right and was
good for 100 tickets TO any political outing and clam
bake.
October Z. l920-Holding up a charity ball and
stealing the proceeds raised to provide poor babies
with milk; freed by Magistrate Twinkleditch on his
promise TO return ten per cent of the gross.
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Along Elizabeth

Along Elizabeth
Chas. c. Stewart assistant post
master M. following q mail carrier
y. checking UP on number OF stops
or something d. Henry Shelton . -.
all tired out after q hectic two days
spent in counting votes oil the Amer
lean Legion Drum and Bugle corps
airplane contest I. Vivian Head =.
city employe ". lingering q mustache
:. talking with the aforementioned
Henry N. Tom Griffin \. u. .. Bor-
der Patrol ". Dragging about his
outfit winning first prize and an
airplane \. Up in the air \. says
that the patrolmen had enough
votes to win both first and second
prize II and sure enough they did
have enough :. J. G. Mccoy v. for
mer business agent for carpenters
and joiners union here . [. says he
enjoys the Main Stem . many
thanks o.. Arturo Cara i. insurance
mar carrying a coat on his arm
and wearing a black hat y. perspir-
ing freely :. Cuban Monsees, OF the
y. ;. Employment Bureau . sup
erintendent . explains that Miss
Unknown is too choosy" -. with
six men painting for her. she can't
make up her mind which one TO
marry -
A Passing Custom
Another old custom is fading rap
IDLY. That Of school children play
ing hooky.
According to z. c. Dodd, princi-
pal Of the high school. only five
students played hooky the first six
weeks of the present school term.
Three were boys. two were girls. In
the past this number would have
been closer to so. he explained.
Doubtless this Is a good thing
We can't help but remember the
days when we played hooky. OF
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AT Thirty-Twc

At Thirty-Two
The world holds nothing more for me,
The brightest years have passed.
I'm sure III never mile again
Before I breathe my last.
Ny futures dark and hopeless,
Ny heart filled with despair:
You may have guessed the reason:
I've found my first gray hairl
Haha
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-23
Smiles Of 1880

1t Is "Aphasia" who suggests the following SMILES:
AS inevitable as tearing up the cancelled check you
should have kept.
AS difficult as the sort Of person who "copes with
difficulties"
As inept as a radio organ at 8 a. m.
As reminiscent Of cigars as country store candy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-23

Readers are employed to enter
tam ciEar-makers In Havana facto-
ries.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-23

a pair or shoes he bought 33
years ago stu are worn by James
Arterburn OF Cameron, Mo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-23

Smile suggested by Herbert r. Thanhauser: As
deserted as a puppy golf course on a chilly evening.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-23

Europe Ahead OF U. 8. in New Telephones."-head
line. Maybe that accounts for all the unrest over
there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-23

It's so quiet in Wall Street these days you cal
hear the brokers' loans drop.
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7M NAN SzEM
Intimate Glimpses of the Valleys Alley
BY ]. z.

Along Elizabeth ..... Do School Children still Play Hookye ..... Prn
cipal Dodd Says No ... The Valley Credo ...
In Which Valley Beliefs Are Listed.
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Pest
No. 4567

The cold plunge chest-thumper is nuisance enough
With his buoyant vitality plus.
But flee in mood grim from his brother IN vim
The twice-round he-reservoir cussi !
Aphasia.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-17

dcFs at high speed, cutting, folding
and counting the papers automatic
ally. each one being the last word
in clear and distinct print.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-17
SUCCESS TO THEN

Important ineed, although given scant attention by
the average person. the undertaking of the party of
men who in this city Saturday night, enroute to
blaze motor trail down through Mexico and Central
America thence to the southermost points of South
America.
This trail to be known by the Spanish name Ell Ca
mino Pacifco, is just dream at present, but in the
years to come it will be reality. Endorsed by the
ernments of Mexico, Central and South America, it
certain before another generation to become reality
The men who were here Saturday are the pioneers
of movement that deserves the cooperation of the
United States government and every agency that may
be necessary to make the dream come true.
Only few years ago the person who embarked on
automobile trip the United States was con-
sidered daring beyond the average, if not positively
foolhardy Today whole families, including babies,
make the trip and suffer hardships. On the con-
trary, they have the time of their lives.
1t will be thus with Ell Canine Pacfico Whole fam
lilies will make the trip of 10000 miles without think
ing any about than transcontnental trip OF
today. The highway will be important, not only for
touring but for the transportation of merchandise be-
tween the various countries it crosses.
The highway is well named Pacifico Completion OF
it cannot help but strengthen the peace that now per-
vades the two American continents. Our best wishes
and our admiration go with the trail blazing party
Our only regret is that we could not be one OF them