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Smyrna times., 1930-06-18
Grasshopper as Food

According to the bureau Of
American ethnology, grasshoppers
played an important part in the
diet of many American Indian
tribes, especially on the Pacific
coast and in the arid regions of
the West. Even the Pawnees, dur
ing the grasshOpper season, would
dig hole 10 the prairie and then
start a fire around it at a distance
Of several hundred yards. The
grassh0ppers could be scooped from
the sole by the bushel.
LOcusts, which are a kind of
grasshOpper, are still widely used
for food and considered a delicacy
in many countries. They daily ap-
pear I'm the markets of Arabia,
Syria, Egypt and Madagascar.-
Pathfinder Magazine.
Smyrna times., 1930-06-18
Pepper Popular

Black pepper is the most widely
used of all spices. There was
queer medieval belief that black
pepper came from a forest that had
been burned over. When means
Of transportation were not well de-
veloped, and when the monotony
Of smaller choice of foods made
spices even more desirable than
they are now, there must have been
a tremendous interest in the cara
vans from the East that made
spices one of their chief comm0di-
ties. Pepper they brought from
the East Indies, although it is now
cultivated in other tropical coun-
tries. 1t is the dried fruit of a
vinelike tree.
Smyrna times., 1930-06-18
National Capital

Histories of Washington mention
that when Virginia and Maryland
cedpd their state sovereignty over
land for national capital, the own
ership of the land remained vest
ed in the individual owners, the
government having to buy what
was needed for federal purposes.
There were 10 original proprietors,
including four principal landown-
ers, Daniel Carroll, David Burns,
Samuel Davidson and Motley
Young. Carroll's property included
fine present Capitol hill. Burns
owned large part Of the land COW
cred by the present city, including
the sites of the White House and
treasury buildings.
Smyrna times., 1930-06-18
Derrick Lifts Horse From Well

A 1,200 pound horse owned by
Charles Phillips, farmer living in
West Dover, fell through an 15-
foot well on the farm recently
and was in the we'll from P. M.
to IL, before 1t was extricated
from the well. The horse was in
water up to its neck. The Hart
ly Fire Company were called to
the Phillips farm to pump the wat
er out and a derrick had to be
erected to lift the animal out Of
the well. It seemed none the
worse for its five hours imprison-
ment.
Smyrna times., 1930-06-18
The Foods We Eat

A commission man, shopping
in New York city, found spinach
from Mexico, honeydew melons
from South Africa, fresh almonds
from the Holy land. new potatoes
from Florida, green peas and
asparagus from California, butter
from Denmark, eggs from China,
meats from New Zealand and Ar
gentina.
That's what modern transpOrta-
ton and cold storage refrigeration
does for uS.-Capper'S Weekly.
Smyrna times., 1930-06-18

The cornerstone of the new high
school building, now under con-
struction on West Market street,
Georgetown, was laid last week.
The ceremony was in charge of
DR.. Harry V. Holloway, Superin-
tendent of the State Department
of Public Instruction and the
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge
of Delaware Masons, who partici-
pated.
The United States Civil Service
Commission Saturday filed with
the Post Office Department a list
containing the names of three ell
igibles from which the appoint
ment of a postmaster is to be
made at Seaford. The list includ-
es the following: William F. Bur
ton, James E. Wiley, the present
postmaster, and Mrs. Maude r..
King, who has been an assistant in
the office for many years.
With the filing Of 644 charters
during the month Of May in the
Secretary Of States Office at Do
yer, which was an increase of 101
over the month Of April, the rev.
enues naturally increased for the
month of May over the month Of
April. The total amount of rev
enue received from the 644 chart
ers filed in May was $152,774.61,
while that of the month Of April
was $3.50, ,374.70.
Smyrna times., 1930-06-18
STATE AND PENINSULA NEWS
TOLD IN BRIEF SPICY ITEMS
NEWS ITEMS GATHERED FROM
OUR STATE EXCHANGES
Brief News Items of People We
Know In and Around the Larg-
er Peninsula Towns

Monday morning, June 16, the
Union Summer Bible School began
its session in the Delaware City
Presbyterian church at 9, daylight
saving time.
Smyrna times., 1930-06-18
Arrowroot Monopoly

ArrOWroot, a valuable source of
starch, is produced commercially
only on the island of st. Vincent in
the West Indies.
Smyrna times., 1930-06-18
Not Family English"

The English walnut is not a ma
tive of England, but comes from the
mountains of Greece, from Persia
and from Afghanistan.
Smyrna times., 1930-06-18

The Delaware City Fire Com
pany have elected John Larkey
and Allen S. Beck delegates to the
State firemen's convention to be
held at Georgetown, July 9 and 10.
Charles Rose and Samuel Hall
were named alternate delegates.
The members of the company de-
cided to hold a tag day on Sunday,
July 6.
Smyrna times., 1930-06-18

There will be forty-eight mem
bers of the graduating class at the
annual commencement of the
Havre de Grace High School, this
year. The annual commencement
will be held Thursday, June 10th.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
Mercedes
COUPLE WED IN
NIATANIOROS

Morgan ID. Jones and Miss Frances
Dorothy Hoerneman. both Of Chi
cago. were married Monday evening
at the civil office in Matamoros.
They we're accompanied by a num-
Der Of Valley friends. including Mr..
and Mrs. L II. Henry. Mrs. G. A.
King, Miss Elizabeth Rogers and
c. NJ. Henry. all of Mercedes and
Judge and Mrs. r. <. Holland Of
Brownsville. After the ceremony
a wedding dinner was had.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones left Tuesday
for Chicago. Upon their return to
the Valley, they will be at home
in Mercedes after the first Of May.
MIR. Jones Is connected with a real
estate firm here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18

Davis =. Decker. Refreshments
were served.
PERSONALS
s. Lamar Gin returned wednes-
day from q trip 20 Houston.
Miss Helen Kendrick. who has
been spending the winter with her
niece Mrs. G.. M. Coleman, left
Tuesday morning for Plano and
Greenville, where she viii spend
q month with relatives. and from
| there will return TO her home In
Meadow View. Va.
Mrs. II. z. TONNE. Mrs. Holly
Bostick and Mr.. and Mrs. Mack
Pirece OF Guion, Ala. were IN Har-
lingen Monday.
Mrs. Fred Akard and Mrs. I'd
Burlington Jr., were IN Harrington.
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Akard and
children. Mary Lou and Junior viii
leave the last OF the week for
Dallas and e Paso where they will
visit Mrs. Nellie Akard for O short
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. George q. Calder
and daughter Alice spent the week
end In San Antonio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mack Pierce OF
Guino. Ala. and Nj. and Mrs. Holly
Bostick spent Sunday nc Point
Isabel.
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the winner in the games. Mrs.
Cramer served a delicious supper on
the lawn at the conclusion Of the
party.
Present were Iona Eisenhower. Tia
Darby, Claire Collier, Wanda Davis,
Betty Sue Lanier. Janet and Ply
lis Cramer, Juliette Hyden. Betty
Blocdworth. Nina Ewing. Virginia
Hyden. Wanda Dickinson, Marylyn
McAskill. Jean Barnum. Douglas
Stakes. Gene Bonner. Ted Skinner,
Howard Edwards. John Mcclellan.
joni Hyden. Jean Epperson, Billy
Smith. Foster Malone. George Clos
ner, Henry Darby. Harold Barnum,
and Felix McManus.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
Girl Sells Lottery
Tickets: Hauled OFF

MEXICO CITY, April 16-tP1-
Luis Patino Reyes beguiled his
sweetheart, Maria Trinidad Ia
mudio. is. into selling tickets in a
lottery in which she was the prize,
according 10 a denunciation to the
police by the girls mother.
The mother said Patino took the
girl to a cabaret. told her he was
auctioning off a watch and induced
her to sell the chances among his
friends. The winner carried the
girl away by force, the mother de-
clared. Patino has been arrested.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
BOBBTE BROOKS
GIVEN Y


A most enjoyable children's party
of the past week was the one given
by Mrs. Fred Brooks at her home
in Hollywood addition for her little
son, Bobbie, who was four years
old.
Rabbits and Easter eggs made
attractive decorations for the rooms.
Each guest vas given a pretty
basket for the egg hunt. with prizes
being won by Anita Johnson and
jeanette Perkins for finding the
most eggs.
A birthday cake was cut and
served with the refreshments to the
following little folks: Arthur and
Nancy Trolinger. Walter Duncan,
Ed Rooster, Richard Roman, John
Brooks, Anita and jeanette John
son and Mamie Brooks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
COMMITTEES
APPOINTED

The Episcopal Guild met at the
Parish house on Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Helen Symonds, president, pre-
sided. and appointed the committees
for the serving OF the Music Club
luncheon on Thursday. April "a.
Mrs. r. r. Barton was appointed
chairman OF the luncheon and Mrs.
j. G. Lear. chairman OF decorations
and tables.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
MEET
IN HOMES

Mrs. J.. z. Haynes was hostess to
Circle One Of the Ladies Auxiliary
Of the Methodist church at her home
on Tuesday afternoon. The study
Of the Prophets OF the Bible" was
had with Mrs. L. Dowley in charge.
She was assisted by Mrs. j. l..
Vining, Mrs. Nix Harrington, Mrs.
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SsTRs. L. r. TINKER
~rNTERTAINS

Mrs. L. E. Tinker chaImingly
Entertained the members OF the Ed
nburg club at her home Thursday
Evening, with a lawn barbecue, the
Husbands Of the members being the
quests Of honor.
h The lawn was cleverly lighted for
[she occasion and the shrubs and
blowers made a lovely setting for
he tables. Several delightful vocal
selections were rendered by Miss
walker, house guest Of Mrs. II. II.
King.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
EASTER BOX ARTICLES
ARE COMPLETED

The Ladies Auxiliary Of the Chris
tian church held an all day session
at the home of Mrs. Pearl Shotwell.
The day vas spent in completing
articles for the Easter box which is
TO be sent this week to the Juliet
Fowler orphans home at Dallas.
Twenty-Five dresses for the little
girls were completed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
WOMEN ARE
q

Edinburg members Of the Valley
=7an.Hellenic Society entertained the
listing members Saturday at a de-
&irhtful luncheon held at the Blue
|7onnet Gardens. Red roses COM
Ibined with blue larkspur and pink
-oxe< carried out a color scheme
rhirh was most effective by the
81 of large baskets and vases.
THE guests were seated ct a large
|U-shaped table for the luncheon.
& Ger which they went to the Fac
,itv club where they were entertain
" "a series Of bridge games. The
motif was used in decorating
- eiub rooms for the occasion the
~ table covers and the bridge ap-
,osntments. Miss Eleanor Campbell
~ored high.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18

Paul Ruckel. Mrs. Harry Lauder
dale. who had parts in the pro-
gram.
Circle Two met at the home of
Mrs. Oscar Roman. for the study
in their book. What next in home
missions" Those taking parts IN
the program were Mrs. I. Galbraith,
Mrs. Ed Herring. Mrs. Roman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
DOLLY EIGHT
|rIUB HOSTS

Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Stephens were
Hosts to the jolly Eight bridge
Tub Thursday evining, using the
4 Easter motif in the decorative
cheme. An ice course was served
1t the conclusion Of the games, Mrs.
u. L. Carr scoring high and Mrs.
EM. Z Davis low.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
MRS. COPE
HOSTESS

Mrs. Lula Cope was hostess to the
Ladies Auxiliary Of the Baptist
church for their missionary program.
The program was IN charge q Mrs.
s. c. Bates. Those assisting were
Mesdames q. X. Watson, ID. j..
Swartz. J.. c. Potts. q. @. Bolger,
Frank Duncan and Fleet Lentz.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
III. c. BAKER


Three tables OF players were in
attendance at a meeting Of the Hi-Lo
bridge club Thursday at the home
|bf Mrs. II. G. Baker, which was
decorated with sweet peas for the
occasion. Harmonizing shades we're
- IN the color scheme Of the
1JFfdge equipment, and at the re-
.freshment table where a salad cou Sc
was served at the conclusion Of the
games. Mrs. A. Y. Baker made the
high score and Mrs. John d. Nc
Kinney cut high.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
Rayrnondville
-MODERNTSTIC CLUB
AT O HOME

Thursday afternoon the Modern
istic met at the home Of Mrs. !.
B. Loe on West Hidlago Ave. and
spent the afternoon In playing
bridge.
The high score prize. a vase. was
won by Mrs. Decker and Mrs. Ira
Wis received the low score prize,
a handkerchief.
Refreshments we're served at the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
CRANIER
IE~ncTECS

TstfIe Miss Carolyn Cramer de-
rrsfullv entertained for a number
hsr school friends at her home
Il, Ensleman Gardens Wednesday.
lsa-s games and contests played on
49, lawn afforded the entertain
nsnt Of the afternoon. A hiking
- r. the clubhouse was enjoyed.
~. wanda Davis vas declared
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close ot the games. The club viii
meet with Mrs. Charlie johnson In
san Perlita next Thursday.
MRS. GERR0N
ENTERTAINS
Mrs. VIM. J. Gerron entertained
the members Of the Bon Tenn
Bridge club In her home In the
Harding Apartments Wednesday az
ternoon.
Mrs. Kate Keepers won the high
score prize, a bottle Of perfume.
Refreshments were served and
candy was passed during the games.
JOLLY DOZEN
CLUB MEETS
Monday evening the Jolly Dozen
bridge club. members met with Mr..
and Mrs. II. z. TONNE az their
home on West Kimball Ave.
Mrs. Bostick won the women's
high score prize. q handkerchief,
and J. Z. johnson won the mems
high score prize, d neck tie.
CAROLINE DUFFTELD
CLUB HOSTESS
Monday evening the Bingham
GIRLS club was entertained at the
home OF Miss Caroline Duffield on
West Kimball Ave. with bridge.
High score prize. q chiffon hand
kerchief was won by Janet Bren-
ner and Rose Earl won the low
score prize, another handkerchief.
Refreshments were served at the
close OF the games. The club viii
meet with Rose Earl next Monday
evening.
ENTERTAINS
MEMBERS
Friday afternoon the Little bridge
club met at the home OF Mrs. w.
w. Grayson on East Hidalgo Ave.
and spent the afternoon in play
ing bridge.
The high score prize. a bottle Of
bath powders was won by Mrs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
Valley
Society
bEdinburg Society
ELKERS HOSTS
AT BRIDGE

EELhEkS HOSTS
At BRIDGE
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Felker enter
lined for a number OF their close
lends Friday night at the Gulf
cast Orchards clubhouse, which
as beautifully decorated with roses
many hues, placed in baskets.
Hawls and vases about the rooms.
he dominant color note Of yellow
rs used at the bridge tables in
~ecoration and card accessories. and
$50 at the tables where a salad
purse was served at the conclusion
the games. Mr.. and Mrs. II. j.
anner made the high score for the
vening.
Those present were Messrs. and
esdames A. @. Haigh, Jas. K. Nc
Nslellan, W. c.. Killough. H. j. Tan
IT, Albert Z. Potter, z. F. Black
urn. Jack Z. Berry. J. <. Dickin-
and Dave Kirgan, of Wesclaco.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
CLUB HAS BUSY


Mrs. G. T.. Heinsmann was hostess
70 members Of the Musical Culture
Hub at her home, assisted by Mrs.
VI M. Blair.
During the business session the
Following officers for the ensuing
lear were elected: president. Mrs.
III. o. ~Schaleben: Mesdames L. NJ.
Cusher, Henry Ohlenbusch and T.
Barfield, first, second and third
4ice-presidents; Mrs. Ed r. Smith,
secretary; Mrs. Chas. Fortson, treas
|sIrer.
Mrs. Dorothy Kirkpatrick Scott,
prominent local musician, outlined
her plans for the observance OF Ma
Lttonal Music week. inviting the CO.
operation Of the club and pledging
rler assistance in connection with
kRny program the club may decide
10 sponsor for the event.
An invitation from the McAllen
Ausic club for Guest Day. which is
0 be held at the Tepehuaje country
Flub, was read and accepted BY
unanimous vote. Outlining the pro-
gram for the coming year it was
decided to study Karl Gehrkens'
book, From Song to Symphony"
he second in the course which is be-
ING pursued by the club.
Mrs. r. 2. Osborne led the study
ession which was devoted TO acous-
les in music, ard plans were made
FOR q bridge benefit TO be given on
April 18th at the home Of Mrs. l.
{M- Cusher TO raise funds for par
dcipation in the district convention.
|Another affair is TO be given May
pth at the band stand in the court
house square for the benefit Of the
local Red Shirt band.
A light refreshment course was
Eerved by the hostesses.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
lJMEMAKERS CLUB
Er MAURER HOME

Members OF the Homemakers
I'D met at the home OF Mrs. II. j..
faurer Friday afternoon. Mrs. NJ.
Boone assisted in the hostess
tiles.
J The brief monthly business meet
|ng was presided over by Mrs. Cecil
Winch who made an announcement
regarding <he entry Of all Hidalgo
bounty home demonstration clubs
n the agricultural pageant to be
kiven April 18th at the American
Legion ball park in McAllen. The
Edinburg unit is to contribute as a
part Of the program entertainment
features to be put on by four men,
IoerS, Mesdames Henry Ohlenbusch.
Eecil Winch, NJ. R. Boone and Oscar
brief study Of parliamentary
~ followed the business session.
Pfter which a refreshment course
fFas served by the hostess.
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close of the games. The club viii
meet with Mrs. Charlie johnson In
san Perlita next Thursday.
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Davis =. Decker. Refreshment:
were served.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-23
Five Weary Talkie Marathonists
 Enter 4th Day of Constant Speech

with having sold china, which she represented to be of antique origin, to Boston art connoisseur for s51,- 900. Police charged that the ware was of modern manufacture and had been artificially aged.
 With the arrest of Mrs. Doran police disclosed the existence of the ring, through which, they believe, victims have been mulcted out of millions of dollars. Operations have been so clever and on such a large scale that even noted collectors were yictimized.
 Heads of museums here are now checking their collections to deter mine if any spurious works are among them, and purchases at re- cent antique sales are being exam ined by police, who have enlisted the aid of Edwin E. Crowinshield, an authority on chinaware. A num- Der of local antique dealers are un- der surveillance.
 Mrs. Doran, who was held in jail because she was unable to post s2O,000 bond, yesterday told police she had merely acted as Cooke's secretary and had been unaware of any fraud in the gathering and sale of paintings, china and other arti-
New Britain herald., 1930-10-23
FORMER SENATOR
 FLATS DRY LAW
WadsWorth Says Coast Guard
 Sixth Largest Navy"

Boston, Oct. 23.-(UP)-Prohlbi ton has made the United States Coast Guard the sixth largest navy in the world" according to former Senator James w. Wadsworth, Jr.. of New York.
 Wadsworth spoke last night at a dry law repeal meeting under direc- ton of the local branch of the Womens Organization for National Prohibition Reform. At the next conference on limitation of arma- ments, he said. the United States must confess that this navy is used ito try to make the American people behave"
 Mrs. Carroll Miller of Pittsburgh, commenting on the statement of Mrs. Ella A. Boole, national presi- dent of the W. C. T. U.. that prohi- bitidn was like 10-year-old boy who should not be judged until he had grown older, said:
 For a training, little boy prohi- bition has had the instruction of the secretary of the treasury as a tutor, attorneys general for his godfather. distinguished lawyers like Mitchell and Woodcock for his coaches and Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt for his wet nurse-yet at the end of 10 years what kind of a boy have we? Most of us mothers would be con- tent to send a child such as this to a reformatory or a school for the feeble minded"
New Britain herald., 1930-10-23

Chicago, Oct. 23.-UP)-Five weary tongues wagged on at the Chicago coliseum today. the owner of each determined to keep it wag- ging for a week, if necessary, to win the title of worlds champion mara -thon talker.
 Four of the entrants in the con- test at the Chicago radio show had been talking continuously, with five minutes rest out of each hour, for more than three days. The fifth joined them after the first "A hours. All are men. The only two girl en- tries. Irene Mckenzie and Alice Lar son. dropped out after the first day. They complained that their tonslls hurt.
 Frank N. Lawrence remained in the contest today after d hectic night during which it was necessary for him to spend three of his five minute rest periods holding his mouth open so that dentist could treat an abscessed tooth.
 The only rule of the contest is that the entrants must keep talking at the rate of 75 words a minute for 55 minutes out of each hour. They read poems, fiction, light and heavy. newspapers, magazines and anything else that has words in it.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-23
GRAIN GETS SETBACK

Chicago, Oct. 23 P-Inf1uenced large exports of Russian wheat and by relative weakness of Liverpool quotations, grain values here under went an early setback today. Wheat shipments for the week from Rus sia amounted to 5,SOS,0oo bushels and figures on the worlds available supply also made a bearish exhibit.
 Opening unchanged to F off, Chicago wheat future deliveries sub sequently showed an all around sag. corn starting unchanged to 1a lower, and afterward suffering a general drop.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-23
PORTUGAL BANK GOES BANKRUPT
Large Institution Pays 40 Per
 Cent Of Its Deposits

N Lisbon, Portugal, Oct 22 R - (Delayed by Censor)-The Banco Do Minho, the largest financial in stitution in northern Portugal, crashed today within a few hours of opening after government ap- pointment of a receivership.
 The public stormed doors of the bank, demanding deposits, which were met up to 40 per cent. Soon afterward a ministry of finance de- cree was bulletined stating that since the capital and reserves of the bank had been absorbed by it's losses. the government had decided 10 take extraordinary measures in the interest of public credit.
 These extraordinary measures were to declare shares in the bank worthless. The original capital of the bank was 10000 contos, or $1O,- S00,000. This amount recently had been reduced by half, however.
 Deposits totalcd 10000 contos, or