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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
Real Christianity

In the state Of Ohio there Is a religious sect whose
members call themselves Amish. They live on farms
and shun the cities. They wear queer, old-fashioned
clothing; the women, long black dresses, the men,
long coats and square hats. They will not use but
tons on their garments. They have no use for such
things as radios, autos, movies, monographs.
Queer? Yes. indeed. But the other day an Amish
ommunity heard that there were thousands of men
in Cleveland who could not get work and who. in
consequence, could not eat. And at once the Amish
loaded their wagons with farm produce and trekked
all the way to the city, TO serve free meals to the
jobless.
In the book that the Amish. along with many other
sects, revere as holy. there is the observation: by
their fruits We shall know them"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03

question Of shorter working hours, and that will be a
good thing.
In theory one can make out an excellent case for
the six-hour day. But it is probable that this par
ticular situation will not be settled by theory but by
cold facts. The railroads have made money In re-
cent years only by dint Of the most strict economies.
1t would take q rash prophet to state definitely, Off
hand, that they can adopt the six-hour day without
losing their profits.
The shorter working day is coming. eventually,
beyond doubt. But whether the time is ripe now for
its introduction, and whether the railroad industry
is the proper place to begin 1t, are two other ques-
tons.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
Kingsville Meetings !
To Draw Big Crowd
(SDecial 10 The Herald.

h1NlAa9A ~ AAA%
KINGSVILLE. Oct. 3l.-The Of
ficers Of the Missouri Pacific have
notified the director OF the farmers
short course, r. j. Cook. head OF
the Dept. Of Agriculture Of the Tex
rs College OF Arts and Industries
at Kingsville that reduced rates for
the trip 10 Kingsville will be in ef-
feet beginning on November ).
Fares OF one and one-third will be
given from Houston 10 K~ingsville,
Brownsville to K~ingsville. and all
intermediate points.
The American Legion organiza-
ton * holding its annual session
III KinEsville Nov. 8 and 3. These
fares apply for these dates accord
ing to the information that has
Just been received.
The farmers short course. the
American Legion meeting. and the
Dairy Show combined 70 make this
week one or great importance and
activity for Kingsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
The Once Over
nv "a Z PHILLIPS
Elmer Twitchell SAYS:
By h !. PHILLIPS

With the coming Of cold weather the advent Of
winter seem at hand. Winter is always less pleasant
than summer. The problem Of living in comfort be
comes more serious. People who are out Of work gen
orally are more distressed when the weather Is cold
and bitter than when 1t is warm and soothing. De-
cember is a more trying month than July. In Janu-
airy it is always more difficult to keep warm than it
is in August.
TO be comfortable in the winter it IS necessary to
have a warm place to live in. To make this place
warm it Is necessary to have coal oil or gas. These
cost money. When a man has no work he finds i
hard to get money. This means unhappiness and
dissatisfaction. The only solution TO the problem Is
more employment for the unemployed. The people
Of this country will DO well to realize this"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
Federal Aid and State Cooperation

Texas has q law, the intent and purpose Of which
Is to supply funds to match federal aid and indie
perden. OF the necessity Of exacting local funds from
county and road district bond issue" editorializes
tire Texas Highway Magazine. The condition and
status Of Improvement Of the designated federal aid
highway mileage IS better than the purely state aid
highways where no federal aid is applicable
Lest we Forget the federal government is taking
steps TO make available the annual apportionmer.
OF federal aid for 1882 TO states before it would other
wise be available in July 1881. in order to assist in
alternating the present depressed economic con-
ditions." In other words to give employment to farm
ers in drouth districts as well as those who are not
farmers but are clamoring for work for idle hands
to do.
II IS another reminder that Texas annual appor-
tionment Of federal aid under the recent act of con-
gress is s7.62O239. out Of the total of sl2l, S75. 900 al
lotted to the state the largest sum ever appropriated
by congress for annual distribution. Texas Highways
Magazine makes this comment:
Texas Will have a hard time meeting this allot-
ment on an annual basis not to say taking advantage
Of federal aid being advanced before It was intended
to be available Tor the purpose OF assisting in drouth
relief. There is another barrier TO be broken. IL The
editor OF Texas Highways Magazine knows whereof
ne speaks:
1T just isn't possible to match federal aid MONEY
dollar for dollar on highway construction because
federal aid IS limited 10 $4,000 per mile and federal
aid does not participate in preliminary costs such as
for acquisition Of right-of-way. surveys and prepara-
ton Of plans.
State Highway Commissioner Cone Johnson re-
minds Texas that 1T is very easy for the commission
to tie up the entire amount Of state money in pro-
jects on which the federal government will match
dollars" That would leave us with no money TO do
anything else and no money 10 take care Of the high
ways that are not federal aid projects; that II We are
going to put all our money on the federal projects
then we just become a bureau down here just to do
as the federal government says in routing Of high
ways. in type Of construction and in deciding on what
construction shall be done
II correctly quoted Commissioner Johnson intimat-
ed that the federal grant will not do much to speed
up construction in Texas until after the first OF next
year when state road funds are abundant again.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03

to Grammercy Square" she said
slowly.
Nothing Of the sort! Your grand
mother won't be in town for a
month. 1t wouldn't do at all for you
TO go back there. Besides. I've
plenty of room in the apartment.
1 thought you'd like it. You'll see
a great deal more of your father,
l should think"
"Oh. that makes everything all
right"
Sweet childl You didn't want to
leave me, did you?'
NO. l didn't
Mrs. Parsons looked pleased. She
took care TO repeat this incident
the next time she met John Mitch
ell. And Mitchell, hearing it,
seemed impressed.
"Celia's awfully fond or YOU.
Evelyn he said i've noticed that
myself. And why shouldn't she
be? You're almost a mother to herr
Evelyn eyed him from under
lowered lids.
Il only wish ! could do more
she said quietly.
The following week saw Mrs. Par
sons and Celia installed In the up
town apartment The girl dreaded
leaving hardwood. but after she
was back in the city she found life
! far different than in her grand
mothers dreary mansion.
Mrs. Parsons had many engage
ments. Celia was allowed to en-
terrain herself as she chose. and
there was no dearth OF amuse-
ments. Tod Jordan became even
more attentive. He took Celia or
long drives place for dinner. Eve
nines they saw plays or danced.
Mrs. Parsons began ordering hel
fall wardrobe. Early selection she
said. was important. At Mitchell:
request she took Celia shopping anc
helped the girl select several as
tunes.
During the first week in the city
Celia sent a note to Barney Shields
giving him her new address. anc
asking him 70 cal. She received
no answer.
Celia was melancholy for a day
or two and then determined TO put
Barney out Of her mind. She wa:
hurrying along Madison venue one
afternoon only q few blocks from
Evelyn Parsons apartment wher
she recognized a tweed suit ahead
The young mar wearing the sui
was buying a newspaper.
The girl paused beside him
How do you do. Mr.. Shields?'
"Celial" The broad grin Barney
flashed ~ her was like old times.
I've been wanting to see YOU
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03

NEW YORK. Nov. s. BY this
time, most Of the nation has eth
er see photographs Of one Perm
adine Hayes or has read a para
graph about her.
She's the lovely lasSie from a
Chicago radio station who was SCI
lected TO reign as beauty queen OF
the Radio Worlds Fair. Each night
with such regal gestures as attend
such affairs, she was revealed To
the crowds. A few weeks ago she
enjoyed the anonymity OF a voice
over the air.
End. by this time. they've pack
ed the robots back in their crates
and have attended 10 all the war;
Gus gadgets that make up the
many trick devices. Trucks coma
and tote them away. The doors
close and the Garden prepares for
a prizefight d q dog show.
And what becomes Of the
queen OF radio?
That's not a simple question 10
answer Tomorrow she may be a
star Of the films or the theater
Or she may be back at her home
town station.
Take. for instance. last years
queen. Who even recalls her name
- answer? Well. it was Olive
Shea. and she came from Of
WABC's minor programs. She ap-
peared in what broadcasters con-
slider a bad hour"-that is. a time
OF day when the number Of pot9n-
tial listeners drop off.
Suddenly she was projected into
her imperial status of beauty
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03

again?' she asked as they stood
together on the train platform.
Hard TO tell. We have rather
irregular schedules. you know. I'll
be out at the races the rest of the
week, 1 guess" The young mans
indifference was a pose obvious even
TO Celia.
You might telephone"
Thanks. I'll try to-"
She said goodby. thanked him for
the dinner and entered the car. BY
locked out the window Shields had
vanished. Celia rode 10 her station
feeling that she had done the cruel
est act Of her life. 1t hurt her TO
remember Barney's face with his
mouth a straight, firm line and the
smile gone from his eyes. Barney
wasn't like that.
She got off the train. Signaled
a cab and arrived at hardwood be-
fore eight O'Clock. Mrs. Parsons
vas still absent.
Celia went upstairs to her room.
changed her dress for one Of rose
net made with the quaint puff
sleeves and full skirt that gave her
an old-fashioned charm. She put
on her mothers locket because II
made Margaret Rogers seem nearer
70 her. After that she went down
10 wait for Evelyn.
She moved the radio dials until
the syncopated revelry of a night
club orchestra floated into the
room. That was betteri Life -
action - shrill laughterl That was
what she needed. Celia wished Tod
Jordan would come and take her
somewhere. She wanted 10 dance.
to hear Jordan make love to her
ard FORGET that down deep in her
heart something was hurting. I,
couldn't be that she loved Barney
Of course. Barney had never affect
ed her with that hypnotic spell she
felt when Jordan took her IN hi:
arms. She had been a child without
the faintest notion OF what love
meant when she promised TO wait
for Barney Shields 10 mike his
fortune.
Jordan telephoned at nine O'Clock
and at the sound of his voice Celia
forgot that she had been unhappy
He had met friends and was un-
able 10 get away for the evening
he said, but would come to take hel
driving the next afternoon. Jor-
dan added something that made the
GIRLS cheeks flush. AS she but
down the telephone she was singing
softly. !
A little later Evelyn arrived home
she made haSty apologies. The
bridge tournament had been a dis
appointment because she and hel
partner had lost. Mrs. Parsons va.
an expert player and unable 10 &C.
cept losses at cards with good grace
Was there any message from
your father?" She asked Celia
Not while I've been here
HIM I thought he might driyI
down for dinner tomorrow even.
ing. Perhaps Wen hear from hin
in the morning"
Mitchell did not call or drive a
hardwood next evening. Two day
later Mrs. Parsons made an All
nouncement az the luncheon table
Il think I'll close the house earl
this season" she said. The in
tense heat is over, and really unit
all these legal affairs are ARRANGED
it would be much more convenien
10 be in town"
Celia locked UP. startled.
You mean you're going to leay
I~archwood?'
Yes, next Monday. That's tn
fourth Of September. Time to h
realizing that fall is almost here"
The girls face was downcast.
Then 7 SuOOOS TIM IN on bac'
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
cHeort hungry
In LAURA LOU eRookAAs W G 1850 L. NeA SERVICE i've
~ EyTAOo or CASH ChA~-

YOU talk like that. We've been
friends so long! Oh, I've felt mis-
cradle because I promised TO Wit
for you and then-well, you see you
didn't write and / met To1.
There's something about him. !
don't know. At first 1 tried TO pre-
tend l didn't like him. Then /
went swimming and almost drown
ed and ne saved my life. He's been
wonderful. / still like you a lot,
Barney, but Tod's different. Do you
see how it is?'
Il see all rightl'
The hooking quality in the words
was unconcealed.
Don't talk like that, I can't
stand it. Promise we'll always be
friends. Good friends!"
The young mans eyes were
averted.
IF that's the way you feel about
it you can count on me-" he said.
Who is this-Tod. If I may in
quire?"
Tod Jordan's his full name"
Got lots Of dough?"
mo. That is. well. | suppose so.
He doesn't have IN office or any,
thing like that
Just does parlor tricks. huh?"
Barney, do you think that's
nice?"
The young man smiled a twisted
smile. Sorry" he said. mo. / guess
ii wasn't very. OF course, all that
stuff's out Of my class
IF you're trying 10 hurt my feel
ings-!"
"Oh. see here Celia. you know
| didn't near anything like that!
Don't take it that way. Honestly,
I'm sorry!'
"All right then
Neither had done more than taste
the soup. 1t was removed and fol-
lowed by a huge mound OF spa
ghetti with sauce and a bowl OF
cheese.
You're supposed TO do IL this
way" Shields explained. wrapping
the spaghetti about his fork. This
diversion interrupted the converse
ton. Presently the young man ask
Cd.
You care a lot for this fellow
Jordan, do you?" His voice "a low,
almost husky.
Celia nodded her head.
Yes. Barney" she said.
There was no more talk on the
subject. Celia asked about her
mother. but Barney had little news
TO give. He had seen Mrs. Rogers
n couple of times after the girls
departure. He mad called 10 say
gcOdby before coming to New York.
but there had been no answer 10 his
knock. When Celia inquired about
about ner mothers health he an
swered that Mrs. Rogers looked
about the same as usual
II was not altogether satisfac-
tory.
II wish r could see ner." the girl
said You know how she Is. II any
thing was the matter she'd never
lat me know
SnleldS trleu 10 ne comforting. He
inquired about the places Celia
vent and how she spent her time.
"Ritzy, all right!' ne concluded
Well. YOU won't have much time
To waste on a guy like me"
Don't say that, Barney. I want
10 sec you often
"Oh. it's probably Just As we'll II
YOU don't. I expect you're pretty
busy with this fellow Jordan TAX
ing you to parties and teas. Any
how, it'll take me a while to-well.
sort OF work things out"
They had dessert and black cot
fee. and after they had finished
Shields took the girl in a cab to the
station. 1t was early but she was
anxious 70 reach hardwood before
there was any possibility that Mrs
Parsons would be there.
When am I going 70 see YOU
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
Seeking a 6-Hour Day

The demand Of the railroad workers for a six-hour
working day and an eight-hour pay schedule is GER
tain to precipitate a tremendous amount Of discus
sion-some Of it. probably. acrimonious Whether the
railroad men get what they want or not. they will
at least focus the nations attention on the general
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03

she said. Wont you walk home
with me?"
Glad TO-"
They had gone half q block and
were talking eagerly when sudden
" Celia noticed a man coming to-
ward them. 1t was Tod Jordan.
CTo Be Continued
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
Reein Here Tnday

Dtkhh AltlC 1OQdf
Adventure enters the life OF Ce-
liza Mitchell, II, when she learns
the father she has supposed dead
is alive and wealthy. She leaves
her unpretentious home in Balti-
more to live in New York with her
father, John Mitchell. and her
aristocratic grandmother.
Margaret Rogers, Celia's mother.
is now a widow, having divorced
Mitchell and remarked later. Bar
ney Shields. young newspaper pho
tographer, 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
agrees. considering Celia a means
TO win Mitchen's affections though
she is jealous and at once begins
scheming TO get rid Of the girl. She
introduces Celia 20 Tod Jordan.
fascinating but OF dubious char
acter, and does all she al to en-
courage this match.
Lisi Duncan. socially prominent.
becomes Celia'S loyal friend. Mitch
ell learns Jordan is paying his
daughter attentions and forbids her
to see him. Celia offends her
grandmother and the elderly Mrs.
Mitchell feigns illness and departs
for a rest. The girl goes to Mrs.
Parsons Long Island home for a
lengthy visit. Jordan calls there
frequently.
Mrs. Parsons lunches With Mitch
ell and he tells her he has invest
igated Jordan's past and that the
young man is a gambler. She does
not pass this news on rs Celia.
Next day Celia. Lisi and Jordan
attend the and there Celia
encounters Barney Shields. Shields
is employed BY a New York picture
service. She meets him next day
and they have dinner together.
Shields asks her II she still cares
for him.
Now Go On With The Story
CHAPTER xxx
Barney Shields firm gaze held
the girls. She could not look away.
In the depths OF Barney's gray
eyes Celia could read intensity and
a challenge that was frightening.
She could not evade. II would hurt.
but there was no other way. She
had TO tell Barney the TRUTH
He was waiting for her answer.
Il know that I promised she
began.
You mean there is someone?"
Shields voice was sharp, explosive.
"Barney-I-yes. there IS"
Neither OF them spoke. Shields
was looking down al the table now.
Very steadily. Celia watched him
afraid OF what she would see when
he lifted his head. She was mis-
cradle with the knowledge that she
had caused suffering and could do
nothing 10 relieve ID.
I'm sorry" she said In a low
voice, but | had TO be honest with
you"
He was looking al her now The
table seemed TO have widened.
Barney's manner was composed. but
the laughing light in his eyes had
faded.
"Well-that's that, Thank YOU
for telling me, Celia
A waiter placed food before
them. Celia felt as though she
could not swallow a mouthful. II
was soup. thick with vegetables and
savory. She took q spoonful and
found ID a%ppetizlng.
Are you engaged" Shields ask
ed steadily.
mo. That is-not really. You see.
father doesn't approve OF Tod. !
mean he doesn't really know him.
He'll feel differently Just as soon
as he gets over his prejudice. I'm
sure Of that"
Il see"
A rush OF compassion swept over
Celia.
Barney. I can't stand Il 70 have
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
What! No Necktie?

Ras Tafari, to be crowned emperor OF Abyssinia,
has received costly gifts from many countries. Sill
yer and gold and rare wines are fairly swapping the
colorful ruler. The gift he will get from the United
States. however. is an autographed photograph Of
President Hoover. A sound-recording device placed
near the emperor when he opens the package should
provid one Of the sensations Of the year in diplomatic
circles
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
Brownsville Has:

l.. 4 population in 1880 Of 22,O5U.
2. A mean average temperature of -.
3. Bank deposits. S22, 600.
4. -Four railroads, seven paved highways.
5. international airport, five air lines.
6. A $4,000. 600 deep water port financed.
Z. The best climate. soil In the world.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03

A German inventor plans to fly from Berlin to
New York in six hours. Here's hoping he doesn't for
get TO hold out his hand II he backs up.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
Dan Passes the Buck to Ross

West Texas citizens stormed the capitol and called
for a special session. Dan passed the responsibility
and the burden on to Ross. Next.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
The Auto Is Here To Stay

The Department Of Commerce issues a report that
the phaeton and buggy are rapidly disappearing from
American life. Nothing escapes those Washington
bureaus.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03

II you think a woman is fussy picking out a frocE
you should watch a man select a new overcoat.
The Washington times., 1930-09-08

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q aaya"aa 2 r;gA.a P's: ~ 10 ssOea srsS
rata SPayabls iD steek. Payebs when earned Pay.
ssoeh a PIus sS Is srock Plus sS 10 stock fluS
90 Otock. % Pus 3.S% in o Plus So stock.
Subject 0ppr0Val aoekholders Plus BUDie
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The Washington times., 1930-09-08
ALL AMERICAN.
! CORPORATION
ORGANIZED

Formation Of All-America In
vestors Corporation, a new fixed
investment trust based upon
shares Of 40 leading railroad,
utility and industrial corpora
tions, was announced today by
Ross, Pratt q Batty. Inc, who
will act as general distributors
for its securities. =
An initial offering Of the cor.
poration's trust shares, Cumula-
tive Series A, will be made
shortly at the market. now about
121s. This will be followed by.
the issuance Of a distributive Sc
ris, based on the same portfolio.
but returning to shareholders, in.
addition to all regular and extra
cash and regular stock dividends.
and rights, proceeds from the,
sale Of extra stock dividends and
split-ups which are retained in
the cumulative series.
Several innovations in fixed
trust operation are embodied In
the makeup of the new corpo-
ration. An unusual feature is
the provision for elimination Of,
stocks in the portfolio on the
basis of declining earnings, with.
out waiting for dividends to be
passed.
This provision permits the de-
positor, in its uncontrolled dis,
cretion, to sell any stock in the
event that the earnings Of any
company in any fiscal year fail
to equal its average five-year
earnings and, also, in the event
that the company involved fails
to pay a dividend in any fiscal
year at least equal to the aver
age five-year dividend rate. Since
no substitutionS are permitted,
except in the case Of merger or
reorganization, cash proceeds
from eliminations are returned
to shareholders.